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about 3 years ago
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"This company is strongly discouraged. The work schedule is grueling (3/1 or 4/1 weeks), and the Pruszkow office treats drivers poorly with strict fuel standards and constant monitoring. Dispatching involves intense tracking and often unrealistic planning, leading to issues and last-minute changes. Truck conditions vary widely, some are poorly maintained. Pay is consistent but requires close monitoring for discrepancies, and is lower than competitors. Home time is limited and often spent away from bases. The company utilizes a bonus system that is difficult to obtain. There's a culture of surveillance and high turnover."

Permanent · International routes · May 2022 — May 2023
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Very Poor
about 3 years ago
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"Driver turnover has increased significantly in recent months due to negative changes implemented by new management in the Polish branch."

Permanent · International routes · Jul 2022 — May 2023
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Poor
about 6 years ago
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"The fleet includes various trucks, including Mercedes Actros and Scania. Payments were reliable, consisting of a basic salary and daily allowance, with compensation for home time and vacation. Earnings averaged โ‚ฌ1650-โ‚ฌ1700 per month initially, but bonuses were unclear. Deliveries involve transfers between cities, and the truck space was limited with uncomfortable seats. Driving speed was often excessive and unmonitored. Transfers to buses are common. Rest time was significantly lacking."

Permanent · International routes · Sep 2018 — May 2020
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Poor
about 6 years ago
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"While payments are generally reliable and training is compensated, the company's treatment of drivers is often disrespectful, manipulative, and deceptive. Many drivers are aware of problematic managers."

Permanent · International routes · Jul 2019 — May 2020
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Average
about 6 years ago
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"The company handles around 110 vehicles, transporting food products in container tanks. Payments are acceptable but sometimes lack clarity for drivers."

Permanent · Regional routes · Jun 2018 — May 2020
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Poor
about 6 years ago
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"The office environment in Pruszkรณw is very negative, with reports of unprofessional and rude behavior from dispatchers and managers. Experiences with the Dutch office were less problematic."

Permanent · International routes · Apr 2019 — May 2020
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Average
about 6 years ago
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"Drivers are based in Barneveld and will reside there during their internship, with occasional weekend stays. The facility includes a tank washing area and showers."

Permanent · Local routes · Jan 2019 — May 2020
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Very Poor
about 6 years ago
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"This company misrepresented itself to attract employees. Dispatchers were disrespectful and discriminated against drivers who weren't Dutch or German. Drivers, particularly those from Ukraine, were treated poorly and unfairly blamed for mistakes. Management intentionally withheld information, pressured drivers to work excessive hours exceeding legal limits, and even instructed drivers to tamper with their tachographs. Polish drivers were given preferential treatment."

Permanent · International routes · Dec 2018 — May 2020
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Very Poor
about 6 years ago
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"Dispatchers are unhelpful and prioritize squeezing drivers for work, often ignoring issues and retaliating against those who decline overtime. Frequent vehicle changes and container work are common, with drivers often working 15-hour days and facing pressure to exceed hours. The company culture is perceived as disrespectful towards drivers."

Permanent · International routes · Feb 2019 — May 2020
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Very Poor
about 7 years ago
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"This company's work is primarily local around Rotterdam, with daily drives of 50-100 km within the Botlek industrial zone. Frequent truck changes are common, sometimes due to breakdowns. Work varies between tanks (calmer) and containers (unpredictable, often with partially filled loads). ADR cargo transport poses parking challenges due to limited ADR-approved parking. The company appears to favor experienced Ukrainian drivers and pressures newer employees. Drivers face potential H&S risks and fines for exceeding work hours. Pay is โ‚ฌ52.5/day plus setup, with no consumption standards. Bases are located in Barnaveld (Netherlands), Ede, and Ghent (Belgium)."

Permanent · Local routes · Aug 2017 — May 2019