diesel mechanic

truck driver

automotive technician

service manager

local driver

Miller Transportation Group

So I’m still new with company the facility I work at they recently bought from Ryder so they’re def some challenges with the trucks obviously they’re used but new to the company and everyone there, challenging transformation which I feel like they are doing a good job at. I had other options to choose from for employment including leaving my last employer because I was told I would have flexibility which I need and so far it’s been everything I was promised. They appreciate the time you put in  and if your a worker who actually likes to work I would recommend at-least  coming down  and talking to some of us techs. We have a big fleet and there’s always something to do also we don’t do bandaids we fix things proper.. If your a good tech and you want to be in a good atmosphere I would recommend coming down. Also if your a good tech and have a family and need that flexibility I would recommend as well they’re really good about working with you (which we all know in this field is HUGE) 

Misleading as far as job requirements. You are given impossible tasks and then getting bonuses taken away for not completing said impossible tasks. Bonuses are nearly impossible to hit. Working 12 hours in a day is an early day. Show favoritism and do not hide it. Zero help from management when you need it. You are lucky if they reply to you at all but you are expected to answer them like yesterday! Very old equipment and not enough of it. The mentality is go find what you need. There’s no schedule but they still somehow have the ability to issue write up’s for time violations w no schedule whatsoever!! I promise you this job is good if you are desperate and have zero other options but if you have any other option on this Earth you should jump on it

I started back in January with Miller. the shop location is in a change over phase from the previous company. Before I came to Miller I would wake up everyday hating the fact that I would have to go to work. Ever since I started with Miller it's been a great experience I like going to work everyday it's something different but you learn something new especially with the team I work with. If there's something one of us can't figure out or are struggling on we all come together and work with eachother to get the truck out the door and back on the road again. Very friendly environment with the team I work with. Definitely get the feeling here at Miller you're not just a number to the company like most corporate shops are. I've been here 3 months and Ive already got a raise. I can't wait to see where this road takes me with this company! 

Your arrival time may be 3:30am, but most of the time your truck is not loaded when you arrive.  You will have to wait anywhere from an hour or two before you hit the road.  The trucks are often loaded wrong, but management doesn't care.  They don't supply you with the necessary equipment to succeed (working handcarts and pallet jacks).  You have to use your own phone for GPS.  The routes are ALL over the place.  Sometimes you have to drive 45 minutes to an hour or longer between stops.  Management NEVER supports you.  This company makes excuses for everything.  The most enjoyable part of the job is going home at the end of the day.  PLEASE AVOID THIS COMPANY!

Dispatchers don’t even like each other first of all, favoritism is at an all time high here, if you run yourself into the ground for certain dispatchers you’ll make good money- soon as you tell them you can’t the money will stop rolling in. Some drivers can cover their in cab cams while others will be fired for looking into it. Can’t keep accounts so stable work isn’t guaranteed unless it’s an account like Seashore (the worst one) DeerPark or Sysco. But don’t expect to get one of those accounts because as stated earlier….. Favoritism. The only good thing is you can cash out your PTO/Holiday/Sick time whenever you want. It’s a reason they have a rating of 1.8 stars.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing they have no warehouse  only one driver heavy loads each day trucks are awful

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The communication there’s no on in Virginia to help all managers are in New Jersey bad  routes no proper equipment to work with a complete waste 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There’s no one in Virginia everything is through text messages 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
10-12 hr days even Saturdays could be even longer if the transfer truck is late coming to Virginia from Maryland each day

You are setup to fail from the start. Absolutely lousy training. Management consists of clicks and if you aren’t in it you are made to feel as uncomfortable as possible. Training is basically nonexistent and you’re made to figure it out yourself. Be ready to do the job of 3 different people as well. Management will also make fun of you based on how you look. That’s one part I’ll never forget. You’re also basically forced to put unsafe equipment on the road. You get absolutely zero time to properly repair anything. If it isn’t up fast enough get ready to be chewed out by a manager or customer. 

They'll throw you on easy routes your first couple days (to make it seem like a simple job) with a trainer then once you get on the road yourself they'll give you impossible work loads and routes where each stop is 45 mins to an hour apart without being prepared for it. Also, at this job you will have no life outside of work because you're spending your off time and off days recovering in a bath tub due to how bad you ache. The manager doesn't care about you at all. They'll surprise you with an impossible workload then smile in your face like it's funny to them. If anyone decides to work here, GOOD LUCK!!!!

Overall, in Amsterdam, NY it is a sweet job. If you prefer a relaxed atmosphere in a small setting where all the drivers have comradery and help each other out, I would recommend this location. Its not back up to the dock and wait to unload, but the work is simple. The hardest part is driving in not-so-good NY winter weather (which any local knows about) and other drivers on the road. Almost every delivery is a pallet drop with an e-jack. The garage is on-site and if there are any issues they will be addressed within 24 hours, if not immediately. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with team players to accomplish are goals 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
We had some management players that needed replaced and they caused extra work

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Unfortunately negative this is why I left

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
6 am start 5 pm -7 pm end handle daily requirements and complete needed task

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