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"Kawczynski hires drivers, particularly from Ukraine and Belarus, for three-month contracts before Christmas and New Year's. After the contract ends, drivers are often let go. Expect night driving, pallet replacements, being directed into industrial areas to avoid police (potentially leading to 45-hour waits with extracted driver's cards), and loading/unloading trailers for Polish drivers. Dispatchers may assign extra work before weekends, such as transporting trailers and guarding them. Some dispatchers ignore driver concerns. However, there are also helpful dispatchers who offer support. The owner, Stanislaw, may not be aware of all the issues. Polish drivers may have a better experience, while those from Ukraine and Belarus should seek alternative employment."
"The company's promises regarding holiday pay are misleading, often resulting in lower-than-expected salaries. Drivers are advised to record conversations as written agreements are manipulated. Legal assistance and inspections are ineffective. Drivers are pressured to remove their cards in multiple countries. Management makes false promises of support. Initial salary calculations are inaccurate and manipulated, with discrepancies in pay among colleagues. The work contract was ultimately deemed unfair."
"This company is terrible. Drivers are forced to collect fruit in Spain, then sort it. They are pushed relentlessly, often working 24-hour shifts without proper pay for the required 45-hour break. Payment is slow, often capped at 28 days of work per month. Drivers are pressured to violate regulations, and face nighttime driving with heavy, overloaded loads. Routes involve travel from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece to Spain. The work schedule is grueling, with frequent long-distance trips and unpredictable shifts. The promised daily rate is misleading, and drivers feel exploited."
"A good company. They assist refugees and others. The attitude towards drivers is good and friendly. The boss is a decent person, and the company's management team is also excellent. Thank you for your attitude towards employees and people in general."