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Xcel-Bulk-Logistics

Xcel Bulk Logistics was formed by a group of experienced drivers and operators with a shared vision of how to build a first rate dry bulk company. 

Customers followed because they believed they would be treated fairly and that their logistics would  be professionally handled. Employees joined because strong customer relationships mean the ability to earn a good living over the long term. 

But perhaps more importantly, I think that a lot of people want to work for XBL because despite not being perfect, the organization is ALWAYS looking to improve. We try and operate with humility and always question ourselves in all things. What can we do to be more effective for our customers, how can we provide better quality of life for drivers and staff, how can we operate more safely and get people home to their families, etc. 

It's been a great journey and the company has grown from an idea to a 250+ truck fleet in less than 2 years. But any success to date is a reflection of people who spoke up, and wherever we grow in the future will be because smart, dedicated people joined to help share ideas to make us better. I can't wait to meet the great people we add next. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Had a good time going to different places and meeting people 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The stressful part about the job is getting runs every day that pays enough money and then the loads don’t pay enough. I was getting stressed out working there and my bills were piling up 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
While in orientation the environment was very nice and guys like Rick and some other top guy that checks on me the first month or so was really good. But then here comes dispatch, when you asked for long loads that pays money you can’t get them or they’ll say we’re trying to spread it out to everyone but that wasn’t true when you’re sitting home making nothing but guarantee every week . I can count on one hand how many times I bought home 1k by myself. I been there 6 or 7 months and said I got to leave here and on my 9th month I was able to quit thank you 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
My typical day was sitting home a lot

This company's management doesn't know how to run a crew of drivers. There is no accountability, no disciplinary action taken or repercussions for not following company rules, time assignments or pretrip and post trip inspections. As far as the company is concerned the employees are just a warm body to fill a seat which is why this company has such a high turn over rate. Avoid this company at all costs and tell everyone you know the same. It is not worth the aggravation because I was terminated after almost 3 and a half years for a questionable reason. The equipment is junk and is repaired barely. The trucks are lease for now until the company gets the new standard transmission trucks . The night shift drivers constantly lose loads and dispatch never know what is going on. Day shift and Night shift don't communicate with each other so the company is one big disaster. STAY AWAY UNLESS YOU ARE A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT AND TAKING IT WITHOUT LUBE!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Home daily, paid by the load. Regular daily route

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Argumentative dispatch supervisor. Work is not steady. Loaders and receivers often have equipment breakdowns resulting in plant shutdowns from 1-14 days. Customers also shut down from 2 - 4 weeks over Christmas holiday for plant repairs resulting in no loads for drivers

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
High driver turnover resulting in high stressed dispatchers who are always trying to pull you off your regular route to help on other accounts

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
On the clock around 2 am. One hour manually unloading pneumatic trailer,  sometimes in exposed weather. Off the clock after 12 hour day

Fair pay but equipment is a daily struggle, constant breakdowns of trucks and trailers and management communication is non existent. You will not be informed of your loads until last minute. Dispatch does not have a clue as to what is happening in field. Drivers as a whole are great people here but upper management and dispatch office lack in almost every category. I personally feel used and abused then when any mistakes are made you are the sole problem. Upper management also takes dispatch to meeting every day and leaves drivers completely in the dark for an hour. Turnover rate is very very high

What is the best part of working at the company?
I wish I could say something nice but by for the worst job I’ve ever worked at you’ll see in the pay not worth your day in I could from companies like Budweiser Pepsi Sysco Old dominion type driver‼️

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
So many hours check doesn’t add up

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
New people all the time folks quit left and right you’ll see

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Head to get loaded unpaid go home sit on load for delivery time than go to drop submit paperwork get paid for drop only than head home empty unpaid do it again tomorrow

What is the best part of working at the company?
Equipment, pay. Reasonable dispatching

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Loosing contracts that paid drivers well.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Inconsistent and lack of transparency. Say one thing do something else. Doesn't seem to have clear direction. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Start early end early. Used to get 200  miles or better. With loss of contracts. Not anymore.

If you like working 13 plus hours with slip seating this job is for you. Management and dispatchers were good but the drivers there were a nightmare to work with. The most unfriendly bunch I've ever worked with. It's supposed to be when you get in what ever truck is available you can drive. I was approached several times that i was driving their truck and got lots of dirty looks and phone calls saying so. Bad vibe there and i don't recommend this place. Seems to be a click of drivers that will try and chase you out. I quit after two weeks. 

Well for this company they'll have you working it works is not good idea  and they're petty.  I was not learned anything useful here except that you can't trust this management at all.  The culture here is stab you in the back first ask question later.  The hardest part about this job is just being there.  Nothing enjoyable about this job at all except getting fired for urinating on the yard that made me laugh.  So I don't recommend this job.

Look, I totally get it, XBL has a job opening in your town. It's not worth it. There's a reason this company is ALWAYS hiring, there're only able to hire low quality personnel, that are then treated poorly (long hours, poor benefit package, terrible equipment quality). FIND ANOTHER EMPLOYER, they are out there. If you believe in doing things lawfully and correctly, in a timely manner, and being paid for it. Look elsewhere, these guys suck!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Local driver 24 salaries reported	$1,396 per week
Truck driver 25 salaries reported	$1,461 per week
Dispatcher 9 salaries reported	$57,500 per year
Truck driver trainer 24 salaries reported	$1,400 per week
Shop technician 3 salaries reported	$27.00 per hour

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