owner operator driver

freight handler

operations supervisor

account executive

dock worker

RoadRunner

A deviant workplace that intimidates its workers into performing well, an ever-looming threat of termination hovers over its workers head. 
If my weary descriptions might not convince you of not to apply, let me go into further detail by laying out my brief experience here. 
Day one was eight hours of back-to-back safety videos that were dated more than 30 years hold. You are sat down in a small room, alone, and forced to watch irrelevant and outdated videos.  
After the first day comes to a close, most of the first week will be people from every department of Active Aero (Now labeled Ascent Aero) who describe their job duties in painfully specific detail. I remember having to sit through every single member of their sales department, although our job description had absolutely nothing to do with sales. 
I have a recollection of our "Teachers" having this strange obsession with us memorizing the department names and all of the heads that lead each department. The extent of this went so far, as to quiz us on which individual lead which branch, information that was completely useless, as day to day operations have little to do with a majority of these different departments. 
During my second week somebody was already fired, in that same week, we had a "Surprise" visit from the CEO who had personally told us that if we didn't do good enough in our first six months, we were most likely going to be let go. 
After wasting time playing "Bonding" games, forced to learn names of people we would never interact with, and learning on how to operate on a 30 year old obsolete system, I was the next on the chopping block. 
I was fired because I was "Falling too behind" in the classroom. Which was funny considering that the statement that was drilled into our head was- Don't be afraid to ask questions, its OK to learn at different paces, and that we would learn the most on the floor instead of the classroom. 

I was never given a chance to even do the job.

They keep you away from your family, the base pay is low, and they provide false promises as well as false advertising to the drivers. At the beginning they will promise you the world like you are this "corporate 9-5 worker" - so you start doing more for them. By the end of me recruiting for them which they are now looking for a new recruiter I was working 8AM-2AM. I gave more to Roadrunner than I did to myself or my family. I wanted to prove myself to this corrupt company. They give the drivers old trucks that break down 2 weeks after signing a NOT walk away lease. No sign on bonus for any driver - company or lease purchase driver. They chose to "terminate" my employment for "attendance" issues although I never missed a day of work - it took me an hour and a half to get to work because of my Chicago commute, meanwhile all the other recruiters worked from home. When they let me go they failed to pay my vacation time, remaining commission, or answer any phone calls pertaining to me obtaining copies of my documents that were mine. If you do not know the right hire up people you will not have a future at Roadrunner. Just google them- they lay people off, they close terminals, they have shut downs, they have cyber attacks, their drivers do not approve of them, their last CEO is not somewhere pleasant, the turnover is horrible. No one stays at Roadrunner long. The recruiters are like black jack dealers so they are more concerned about QUANTITY rather than QUALITY ---- needless to say filling the orientation class and getting their trucks filled is more important that making sure safety is number one. I got no warning and received my Cobra paperwork a week before actually losing the job itself. IF YOU ARE GOING FOR THIS JOB JUST KNOW ALL THE OTHER RECRUITERS AND YOUR BOSSES WORK FROM HOME. IT IS DISCRIMINATION.

Profound accuracy in picking and receiving stock
Ability to adhere all safety rules and regulations
Experienced forklift operator able to receive cargo into packing area, report any overages, shortages or damages from the delivery to the appropriate agents, and follow packing instructions as indicated by paperwork.
Extremely skilled at building the appropriate shipping crates for export by road, sea or air and to properly use scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) from that delivery. 
Hazmat Trained and Experienced (Certification Expired) 
Customer Service
Communication (written and verbal)  
Excellent ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which include walking, climbing or standing for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment and vehicles. 
Profound ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions. 
Remarkable ability to operate assigned equipment. 
In-depth ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions. 
Exceptional skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products. 
Proven ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
Capable of prolonged physical activity, fast problem solver, ability to meet deadlines and efficiently work with others in the department.

I enjoyed the work of the job it’s self. The only thing I would have liked a better way to perform the job from a physical stand point was unloading rolls of carpet by hand. You might have 2 trucks a week that are very physical picking up and dragging rolls of carpet to the end of the semi to follow with forklift duties. 4 hours a trailer usually. The leadership team over Roadrunner I believe are to be a great team that have set up a nice hire on package to offer for employment with the company. I was satisfied all around on all accounts besides the treatment of torment that led up to me walking out one night and not even telling the manager anything else about it. I was that done. Every break I went out of view of my forklift the propane tank would be loosened or they would at least move the seat forward. I talked to my manager, his manager and HR about it and nothing was ever done to fix the issue. HR acted the most concerned but nothing will go beyond a conversation with anyone going up the leadership ladder as one should if problems occur. Save yourself the time if your a forklift operator on nights or hope to fit in to there choosing. I lasted about 2 months and have never wished I could just forget about the way a work place treated me. I would have went hire up than who was at the company but I did not want to continue working there after what I had went through so I left it alone.  

Employees are some of the best in the business! They work together and are very productive. However, the problem here is the management... Due to executive level pressures, the employees are placed in a slaughter position... meaning that management will fire an employee in order to save there job and that's due to their lacking ability to manage correctly. Instead of properly developing a plan of action and leading correctly, they look to the newest employee or an employee that, to them, may be expendable and will throw them under a bus because of their fear of being fired. Their famous reasoning is "R.I.F." reduction in force. Management is comprised of failed Yellow Freight managers with a chip on there shoulders. They want to prove that they are successful at all cost, including your job! Also there technology is extremely outdated. Clerks and dispatch is using a 1980 system of management, which makes it hard to compete. It's the truth! The reps don't even have laptops to give customers a quote. This review is meant to give you a true assessment of the workplace and not to call anyone out. Don't trust Regional Management and up, you have been warned!

My day at work consisted of being a safe driver, whice I enjoyed the long hours of driving actually. While attending driving school I felt I learned quite a lot, but being a actual driver I have to say it much more challaging. But I leaned the importance of making wide turns, distance between you and the vehical in front of you,breaking, not letting your load shift, down shifting, and shifting up mountains. I had a wondeful teacher, he tought he alot of very impotant points in driving a tractor/trailer.I fell the hardest part of my job was releasing the 5th wheel, and sleeping while the truck was in motion. Understanding the log books got the better of me too, but I feel I have that now.
The most enjoyable part was learning the truck business. Wanting and needing to grow with this industrial work.I'm looking forward to learning more with driving a large truck and differnt types as well. Seeing the different parts of our country. Difference between states are just incredible. The sences are awesome. And of course meeting all kinds of people. Our country is just beautiful out there.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I absolutely adored the people I worked with. They became my family. My managers. And my customers that I got day to day on a regular. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The dysfunctional schedules. The drama. The non communication. At times. Mis communication. With mostly the crazy hours and non appreciation for the employees that are loyal. Dependable . The managers also that are not appreciated for the fact they are working running the stores.  It's hard work. And I loved working there. I wish I could again. Team work. Is the way. And communication compression. But do your job so the next person doesn't take up your slack. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was like my family. Home away from home. But just like anywhere there's always some mishaps. But that's anywhere. I loved working at Road Runner.

Working the night shift as a forklift operator / dock worker I have found the atmosphere very laid back. Compared to other freight companies, they aren't barking down your throat constantly. Once you punch in, you are on auto pilot. You know what needs to get done. I am lucky to work with a great team. Be it only 5 team members, we all work together smoothly and accomplish the job to be done. Management has been always willing to guide you and help of you have a question or are unsure about something. I've noticed they have a lot of military veterans who work for the company. Being a veteran myself, that is a big plus in my book. Hours can be long and no overtime is paid beyond 40 hours. Only down points I can think of. Bottom line is if you want the hours and a laid back atmosphere, Roadrunner is the place. Love it here. 

Unfortunately this company is struggling and the supervisor. I’m charge of the Akron office is never there, doesn’t show up for work u til late morning and doesn’t utilize her managers or administrative staff as they are trained to do. She is very overwhelmed and inexperienced in her position. The Akton facility is run like a free for all. This was a temp position. I wanted a  permanent position, but all in all it was a beautiful building with a great atmosphere and great people.

They give you local pick ups and delivery, you don't know what to expect how your day is going to end. They make you wait until the have something available, management/ Dispatcher would like to you just to pick up one skid, they will cheat you from you daily settlement.The outside contractors would come and go, once they go owner operators make decent amount of money but once they come back contractors make no money, first they give you route to make you happy then they take stops and pallet from you and give outside contractors bulk so the company could save money and give owner operators leftovers. Very high turnover rate and hire more driver than there is work. You will make average of $1200 to $1500 after fuel and insurance per week as an Owner Operator less than a company driver. There is better places to work as an owner operator.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Owner operator driver 14 salaries reported	$143,000 per year
Freight handler 28 salaries reported	$18.79 per hour
Operations supervisor 16 salaries reported	$64,288 per year
Account executive 21 salaries reported	$100,833 per year
Dock worker 5 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour

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