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"Coltrans drivers are registered with Pologis, a separate legal entity. They don't provide work boots or vests, requiring drivers to purchase them themselves, with reimbursement uncertain. Dispatchers are generally adequate, but quality varies. There's a system where drivers are swapped out mid-route using passenger cars, and routes primarily involve trips near Germany. Daily unloading/loading is common, often requiring trailer dismantling with numerous belts and components. Logistics focuses on metal, wood, paper, and glass. Salary is paid around the 10th, with potential deductions for errors or damage. There's a decent hotel nearby. Driver treatment is generally acceptable, but long waits for available trucks (up to a month) influenced the reviewer's departure. Pay is around €90 for the work involved."
"The pay is very low and drivers are pushed to maximize their time on the road. There are excessive hidden fees, poor communication, and a mechanic who lacks expertise. Expect long waits for equipment and unresponsive support. Management is overly critical and punitive. This company is not recommended."
"Overall, I've been satisfied with my five months at this company. Promises were kept, and managers are approachable for discussions. The company operates throughout Europe with varied routes and driving schedules, including early starts. There's an initial 300 euro deduction for training, which is later reimbursed. Starting salary is 80 euros. Potential deductions exist for fuel excess, dispatcher issues, or vehicle damage. The Chernihiv dispatchers are excellent, and driver replacements usually occur on the road or weekends."
"I've been with this company for five years."
"This company's practices are deceptive. They claim no hidden fees but calculate for everything, including idle time. Drivers have reported being unfairly charged for pallets, losing paperwork, and unpaid time due to dispatcher errors. Treatment varies based on personal relationships. Some drivers have faced severe penalties, including license suspension and fines. Many have left and the company is actively recruiting replacements."
"This company appears to exploit drivers, offering poor working conditions and limited opportunities for advancement. Many employees are leaving due to dissatisfaction, suggesting a negative and potentially exploitative work environment."
"This company isn't the worst, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a beginner. Night driving is dangerous, and the work schedule demands very little sleep. The owners seem to be cutting corners and unfairly deducting pay from drivers, suggesting potential corruption. Avoid this company if possible."
"The internship is unpaid, and drivers receive no work clothing. Salary deductions occur, highway changes are frequent, payment is low and delayed, penalties are assessed for driving in certain vehicles, idling is strictly prohibited and incurs fees, lateness results in fines, and fuel consumption is tracked. Home time is excessively long. The company employs Ukrainian and Belarusian workers."
"This company deducts pay for idling, offering a daily wage of 50-60 euros. Interns are unpaid, and constant calculations are performed. Drivers face costs for using company vehicles, including penalties and charges for personal errands. Pay is now based on freight and distance, and drivers must provide their own clothing and gear. There's no extra pay for highway replacements, and workdays aren't always counted. The exchange rate used for payment is unfavorable."
"This company pressures drivers with constant monitoring, demanding night driving and restricting bathroom breaks. Pay is low, with hidden fees for internet usage on company phones. The company prioritizes profit over driver well-being."