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Riverside Transportation Inc

RTI is a master of false advertising. I was told that EZ Pass and Pre Pass were free for LP's and owner ops, but they're not. I was also told that detention pay was guaranteed after the first 2 hours of the appointment time, but it's not. In fact, it usually takes an act of congress to get it, and when it finally does get paid out, it's about three weeks late, and that's only after at least a hundred follow up phone calls are made to payroll, DM's and CSR's, no exaggeration. Communication is like a 3 ring circus with this company, but that's how it is when a bunch of clowns are running the show... enough said about that. RTI is a company where double standards and contradiction is the daily norm, they have no problems with taking giant dumps on their drivers, and then turning right back around in the same instance to say they want us to be happy with them, and then ask us what they can do to be a better company... which is just a waste of time to answer, because they're not going to listen to you anyway. Back to the false advertising... The lease purchase calculator on their website is a joke... It doesn't factor in, nor account for, at least half of the expenses they'll charge you for... including, you guessed it... the EZ Pass and Pre Pass devices. The actual settlements never seem to add up neither, and they always seem to be mysteriously short on pay, compared to the miles being run each week, and it does nothing to explain the discrepancy, neither do the girls in payroll, DM's, or anybody else you attempt to talk to, to get some kind of explanation from... in fact, it's like they could care less. Don't even get me started on the raggedy equipment either... (and they'll charge you for all of it), whether it runs, or not. If it doesn't, they'll just tell you to pull it into their company chop shop, where their half baked, scatterbrained shop employees, who are mad about their peanut paychecks can mess something else up on it, and not tell you, then clear some codes that will come back within about 24 hours, slap you on the back, and tell you "she's ready to roll boss", after only taking all day to ruin your truck further, as well as your own personal life... and no, the warranty that covers these hack job "repairs" are not free, so yes, whether the truck is actually fixed or not, you still have to pay it. All this being said, I believe RTI "could" be a good company..."if"... they actually delivered on their promises, and disclosed every expense to perspective LP's and OO's so they can decide for themselves if RTI is right for them, or not... Wait...that's every company...

I love driving to new states and have been to all but 12, also included is Hawaii and Alaska, lol. I have learned a lot about driving while working at RTI, including some winter. Management's helpful when you can get through on the phone text or obc. Everyone seems to be friendly and family oriented.  It's helpful when we need home time! The hardest part trying to get used to,  is the navigation to some tight locations. The best is being paid to just drive with the no forced dispatch, with a few, can you help us outs and a little manual labor disconnecting or hooking up even sweeping out but every one does that, yeah right!! Some late orders or not enough time to get there has to be rescheduled or relayed but need to be paid more. Base loads at 45 mph and should have it there on time. In the beginning it calculated 55 mph, after deductions and fuel averaged approximately .28 to mile as a solo driver. As a team maybe about .42 to a mile after all is said and done. 
Trucks are governed til pay off, after that speed control should be let go by company and given to owners. Speaking of pay, team drivers really should have separate checks: miles and hours is tracked on eld logs. It gets old quick to have to ask for your pay, and I see this as one of downfalls of being in a team. Also it's should go to hub miles.  Everyone that is in trucking  is in it for the money to help their families or themselves, so every little bit extra we can get helps! Having to go zip code to zip hurts the ones that actually goes from shipper to receiver only stopping long enough for fuel, bathroom, or food and drinks until home time comes up!!!

If you have a driver's license in the state of Maryland you can get a job here immediately. Just walk in and say you want the job. However, you arrive at 5am for accountability, after waiting however long it takes that day for everyone to arrive, you then go to a gas station with your assigned vehicle (majority of which have something broken in them or are over 240k miles and overall not sage to drive. You want your vehicle fixed? Sure, but you get cheap, used parts that break a week or two later anyways.) Then you drive likely near Baltimore (about 30-40 minutes, not bad) to wait around until you can pick up a disabled student. Then drop them off at their school. At this point you will either sit somewhere until they get out of school and pick them up, then drop them off at home, and then you go home. Or you pick up people who are not able to drive from their home and drop them off at their appointment location. So theirs your overview. Easy work, but you arrive at 5am to get gas by 6, to get to Baltimore by about 7 to wait until your students pick up time. Drop them off by 8-8:30, and either sit around until 2 or drive frantically around to pick up disabled individual while using a very disorganized app to communicate what's going on. Seriously, your tire is going to pop alot, and you are going to have to fix it. And you'll be sitting at mechanic shops for long periods of time. So charge your phone and bring food.

The people here are amazing the support staff will take care of you just remember to handle yourself in a professional manner. Like I tell everyone there is always ups and downs with any trucking company this company has the freight to move for. Don’t be late on your loads you are given more then enough time to make it and communication is key if you run into issues along the way that is out of your hands. I love it here the support staff and management team is great still feels like a small company. People learn who you are and treat you amazing here. But don’t come here saying your the best thing since sliced bread and turn out to be a molded butt in of the bread. You won’t make it here I promise if you run and take care of your business like a professional should you’ll succeed here if not you’ll be just another grumpy truck driver that changes trucking companies every couple months & leave bad reviews for a great company because you couldn’t handle your business. If you run into issues reach out to someone and say something to fix it. They keep their equipment in good condition as long as drivers write it up and CALL break down to address the issues. This has been one of the best companies I’ve worked for and wouldn’t trade them for anything. They are great about getting you home for home time and we all know stuff happens and will extend your home time if you need to.

I am a driver first and foremost, i give my all in everthing that i do. After 25 years in the army, i wanted freedom, travel, and my own pace. After driving for 10 years, i finally found a place that fits me and mine. RTI has made me feel at home, not every driver is the same, some good, some bad. Understanding the operations side of transportation makes it easier for me to understand why dispatchers do what they do and why planners do what they need done. A driver is more than a steering wheel holder and should understand what is expected of them and how they should operate. The driver makes or breaks the account by underperforming and with too many service failures, who would want to keep them. I may only been here a short period of time, but i respect the staff and drivers here and i truly appreciate what they do for me daily. A company is only as good as the driver makes it out to be, there are many options out here, but i chose the right choice for me and mine. Understand what your needs and wants are, understand what the company has to offer and if it fits your agenda, know the difference between a company driver, lease operator and a owner operator.  RTI is one of the best carriers on the road, and the right choice for success. 
Thank you Riverside Transportation Inc. 
May we cherish the many miles and years to come.

I was just terminated from this company for my"performance and attendance" over the last two weeks. Will two weeks and 3 days prior to being terminated my seven-year-old son was killed in a vehicle collision. They had help me out a few different ways before that event took place and I will also admit that my miles weren't bad. But instead of offering me a leave of absence or seeing how I was doing when I was obviously struggling to keep from losing my mind and still am, I was let go. Also, if you are on your home time they will dispatch you on a load without asking you if you are ready to leave. Another reason I was terminated, So you don't really get a day off because you have to call in every single day to make sure you're not dispatch on a load during your home time. As long as you were in that truck making them money and kissing their @-$$ every step of the way you will be golden. But if you try to put your family first despite what they say about being a family-oriented company, they will ship can you in a heartbeat!

I was told that my 2500 mile per week goal would be no problem when I was hired. I averaged about 2200 miles instead, and when I spoke up about it, I was put on loads that had incredibly tight delivery schedules and ended up missing appointments.

Management is ok most of the time, but some of the dispatchers aren't very good. My first dispatcher had no idea what he was doing, the second one knew what he was doing, and was good at his job but didn't like to listen to me, would talk non stop and interrupt me, and that's only if he called me, because he would never answer the phone when I called. No one does.

The equipment is newer, and most of it is in good shape. The repair shop at RTI is a joke. If you need to hit the shop for anything, even an oil change, you're going to be there all day. The mechanics are more concerned with horsing around than working. I had the same issues on my truck the entire time I was there, despite having it in the shop to be repaired over and over. They just can't seem to fix anything.

There is rarely parking available at the terminals. For the trailer or bobtail.

For the most part, they left me alone, and let me do my job. Which is exactly what I like.

Overall, it's not a terrible company, and is better than most I have driven for.

RTI is a trucking company with apx 800 power units serving 48 states and Canada. Of all the trucking companies that claim to be “driver centered”, RTI is one that truly demonstrates this every day. From the DMs and Planners, to supporting departments such as payroll and IT, everyone in the company plays a role in making sure drivers And employees are happy, safe, and successful. The owner, Bill, and all members of management genuinely care for the people that work for them and that is reflected in the company’s amazing work culture. Potential for growth is endless and the company is always looking for opportunities to promote within. Being in transportation, the hardest part of the job is dealing with the challenges and obstacles that come with the industry. The work/life balance is sometimes tough, but I personally prefer to work in an environment that I am constantly engaged. The feeling of satisfaction from helping drivers and seeing how much they too love and appreciation the support they are given, Makes it easy to love working at RTI.

Pretty Standard Company experience.  Forced Dispatch, Started with good miles then dwindled.  Company lost a big distribution center contract and lost a ton of freight.  Resulting in lower miles per week.  Still one of the better companies out there.  Standard benefits package with huge inflated rates for insurance.  Terminals were pretty good condition (showers, laundry).  Shops were pretty fast at repairs/maintenance.  Tractors/Trailers were pretty good condition.  Had to have serious conversation when time off was approved then they gave me a load to deliver during requested time off.   Manager no longer wanted to discuss with me, so had to elevate to higher Director, who I also had to "discuss" my approved time off.  My load finally got split so I could enjoy my vacation.  

RTI ..Truly a genuine transportation company that is above any other. You will NOT find another trucking company that has to offer what Riverside Transportation brings to the table, speaking from a driver's perspective.        The highly organized team(s) of office & dispatch staff go above & beyond expectation ensuring every drivers needs are met individually. 
    Equipment is very satisfactory & well maintained, terminal facilities are "driver friendly" and always clean, & consistency of dedicated routing / driver pay have always surpassed my expectations .. As a company driver, I couldn't ask for or find anything better in the trucking business other than RTI.
    Riverside Transportation is a industry transportation leader above all others. The CEO has a driving passion for his company to suceed and doesn't settle for anything less .. If your looking for a positive change and want to work for a leading transportation company, I encourage and recommend Riverside Transport to you! Put in 100% and get back 200% from this company, they respect, reward & appreciate all you do!

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