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Keller-Trucking

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good family atmosphere. I worked a local job for them and they lost or didn’t want to do it anymore. They paid me while I looked for a new job. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
We were undermanned at the end so I was spotting trailers and trying to keep up with the shuttle runs. Was doing 2 jobs and couldn’t keep up with both.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I was kind of off by myself but my fleet manager was nice. Never really had any big problems. They do a few driver appreciation things at the home terminal but I wasn’t able to get to any sense I was to far away 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I went to work early in the morning and drove to the factory about an hour away to pick up a shuttle load to bring back to the warehouse. I would do this over and over again until I was running low on hours. I would also try to help the spotter at the warehouse spot trailers

A typical day at this job was fast-paced and packed — 10 to 12 hours of steady driving and focused work. Once the day was done, you had your freedom, though the long hours could leave you pretty wiped out. I gained a lot of valuable experience here. The training process was well-structured, with multiple trainers helping explain things thoroughly (though one could’ve used a breath mint). Management was approachable, with a few leaders who really stood out for being relatable and kind. Workplace culture could sometimes feel a bit clicky, but overall, there were a lot of genuine, solid people who made it a positive environment — even the president was down-to-earth and easy to talk to. The hardest part of the job was the long hours behind the wheel, but that came with the territory. The best part? The freedom and trust — no one micromanaged, and they respected your time.

Keller trucking is a long term family run business with around 10-14 driver’s at any given time they pay hourly with overtime after 9 hours daily and weekly pay   They are a union shop with pensions thru Chicago local 705 central states pension fund and all medical and stuff thru local 301 in Waukegan they also handle our negotiation with Keller   As a small company they will keep you busy either in Truckload or LTL and they do handle a few companies container work which will see you at all the intermodal rail yards in and around Chicago and Joliet, Elwood and Harvey included.  I have enjoyed my 23 years with Keller and wished I could stay but it’s time to move on and start or some place else    I will miss them they are great people to work for. 

I am a 3rd Shifter at Keller. I come and bring up my applications and sites to help answer the drivers many questions. I also go through the EBE system to go over the BOLs that were handed in to make sure they meet the requirements of the customer for payment. I answer the phone, send emails and fix dispatch issues for the drivers. I have learned something new each and every day from maintenance issues, what apps can I use to find information to help the driver do their job. Without drivers we wouldn't have a job and without us they wouldn't have a job that makes a team / family one can't do with the other. We all pitch in to help when one is down.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great people to work for. Always ready to listen and respond. Out of the different trucking companies I've work for, Thomas Keller was hands down the very best. Didn't leave because I didn't like it. Can't say that I won't go back.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Wasn't really anything that caused a stressful environment.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work culture is as long as you remain focused, they will focus on your success. The work environment is awesome. Hands down top notch.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Doing your job to the very best of your ability and knowing that you have support available when you need it.

Keller is, for the most part, a great company. You feel like a person rather than a number. Their office has a lot of great people and Orientation is pretty smooth. However, Keller DOES not guarantee home-time. They'll run your clock dry on your last day before making it home. Lots of PC used for going home as well. A few of the fleet managers talk down to you like a child while some are wonderful to converse with. I been with Keller for about 6 months and already applied somewhere else. I need to b home Fridays and Keller won't help no matter how many times I've addressed this issue. Other than that, Keller is a stepping stone. Don't fall into long term with them. Pay is about 600-900 weekly. Terrible...

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nice people, do not back up what they say. Lie about the family environment , do not pay what they say they will. Promise money on the back side via evaluation. That never happens,

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They will load you with more work than you can handle and then get mad when you can’t.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
None of the drivers get along and constantly start trouble between one another.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Generally stressful, but we struggle through it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They allow the driver to take his/her truck home. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No "real" concern or respect given. Fleet Managers are not well trained. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fake. Until you know better, it seems great. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Wasteful. Planning is trash which leads to frustration, wasted time, and little money earned.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Newer equipment, excellent maintenance/shop staff, awesome management!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dispatch mainly.  Sometimes have to wait on next load(s).  Getting someone on the phone can be difficult as well.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family oriented and open door policy (for the most part)

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Driving 10-11 hours a day.  No touch, equal amount of drop and hook and live load/unload

What is the best part of working at the company?
Best company to work for in over 30 years. Training, access to company departments, great equipment. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Don’t have any to speak of. No Company is perfect but Keller is the closest I’ve found. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very friendly and accessible. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I’m a shuttle driver so I do what the contractor needs from me.

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