diesel technician

parts driver

warehouse associate

diesel mechanic

outside sales account manager

Vanguard Truck Centers

What is the best part of working at the company?
It's a great environment. The management is really what makes the difference. The CEO and all his peeps make an effort to come out and meet the common folk in order to keep the mom and pop shop feel alive. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The worst part is when you can't meet the customers needs because parts aren't available or didn't come in as scheduled.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture is based on safety, integrity and team work. This is also the cleanest shop I've ever worked in. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's easy like Sunday morning. Come in, say hello, get your coffee and prepare for the next assignment. The customers start rolling in and you have to direct them where to go. Things can get complicated when there is a gap in communication but everything works out. The stressful part is dealing with the impatience of some people but they are just trying to get on with their lives. It sucks when they are stuck in a hotel because we just don't have the parts.

Although everyone is pretty nice overall, management will seem the same but behind closed doors and sometimes in front of you, its a whole new ballgame. There is a lot of favoritism going on within the Service and Parts departments, so don't think you're secure because someone else might want your position or schedule and they will terminate your employment because of it. Corporations don't see employees as valuable assets/family, they see you as a number and if your numbers aren't up to par, well, say bye bye. Training? Don't expect any, they want you to come in and get right to it. So takes tons of notes and ask ask ask questions and pray you get the right answers. Somehow everyone knows everyone's personal matters so watch what you say if you don't want it shared. Doesn't matter if you're dedicated and determined, you're work will not be recognized. 

Vanguard is an okay place to work. I’d hardly recommend anyone to work there though. Management is all about meeting goals and micromanaging. Employees aren’t compensated well with not much room for advancement. Pay raises were rarely given. Coworkers made the job more tolerable and easier to deal with on a daily. The driving position is definitely not worth the money & management will have you doing unrelated things rather than driving. Felt patronized due to co driver and upper management being married. Work load was primarily on me majority of the time. Easy job and a few good people make it okay but definitely not worth the money. Benefits and 401 are okay but accruing PTO is no good. If you have your CDLS the pay is not worth it .. Turnover rate is HIGH. Started off as family oriented, then turned corporate. I now make 3x more and wish I would’ve left sooner than I did!! Hope this review helps (:

Management has proven to be subpar. Specifically, the warehouse manager has demonstrated inadequate leadership. The two managers responsible for warehouse operations lack the expertise to optimize efficiency. They inconsistently discipline and reward employees for identical actions. When a manager suggests that employees who feel undervalued should leave, it becomes clear that the warehouse manager does not support productive employees. Consequently, three high-performing employees departed, yet the warehouse manager made efforts to rehire one who consistently demonstrated tardiness. 

Vanguard was a good place to work overall. My typical work day involved repairing and servicing diesel trucks. My co-workers there were very helpful and enjoyable to be around. The shop foreman had a good understanding of my capabilities and gave me jobs within those capabilities. I was also given the opportunity to learn and grow. My limited experience has been a challenge, but a welcomed one. I enjoy learning and getting better at my job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working at Vanguard is like working with your family.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is no stress associated with this job.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We work together to take care of our customers.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I test drive, pick up and deliver trucks. It's a lot of fun.

I've been with multiple dealerships and feel that this is the best I've worked at. Whiles profit, sales, and growth are always top of mind for any company, it seems that some of the values that have made this company great have been put on the backburner. It used to feel like a family environment, encouraging growth and opportunity. There also used to be more support and communication from top to bottom. That is gone now. Everyday feels like a fire drill.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
You get screwed  everyday with no leadership

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The manager playing on tiktok and the lack of guidance 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nobody is really happy with the lack of leadership 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
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Pray I can go home and find my sanity

Could be a 8 hour day or could be a 12 hour day with work to do at home.
Management is all about hitting their monthly goals. Wants to know why your customer didn’t spend more. Could be a fun place to work but it is frowned upon to have to much fun. Corporate management has no clue who you are

Just like any job, there are employees who are lazier than others so getting the necessary daily tasks complete are heavily dependent on someone who possesses a go-getter mentality to carry the weight. With that being said, the work itself is not overly physically demanding. As long as you’re the type of person who’ll spend their shift actually working, you’ll do fine. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Diesel technician 58 salaries reported	$32.99 per hour
Parts driver 13 salaries reported	$18.92 per hour
Warehouse associate 7 salaries reported	$19.64 per hour
Diesel mechanic 1 salary reported	$37.50 per hour
Outside sales account manager 9 salaries reported	$71,111 per year

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