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"The company has frequent pay changes due to management's financial struggles. The daily rate is initially 39 euros, with a complex eco-driving bonus system that averages around 9 euros for most drivers. New drivers earn even less initially. A significant portion of the pay is based on bonuses like eco-driving and hours driven. There are substantial unpaid idle times for weekends, holidays, and servicing. Drivers are often required to manually unload heavy pallets. The truck fleet is aging, and the company faces challenges replacing vehicles due to driver shortages. There have been recent departures, partly due to previous fines imposed by logistics personnel. Routes primarily cover Europe, and there are issues with winter tires for routes to Norway and Sweden. Drivers' real daily earnings average 70-72 euros, with reliable, bi-weekly payments. The technical department is generally reasonable. The company takes on inexperienced drivers but with a complex eco-driving system."
"An advertisement is circulating on Facebook for Kociuk Logistic, offering 88 euros per workday plus bonuses."
"The owner's greed will likely lead to the company's downfall. They offer 62 euros per day as an incentive to work."
"The pay is 1680 euros plus bonuses, totaling up to 2500 euros, with a daily rate of 12 euros (according to company accountants). The daily rate is 50 euros, resulting in a total daily earning of 60 euros after currency conversion, which is significantly less than the 80 euros typically earned in Poland. The company implements eco-driving practices, which are incorporated into the salary."
"Are you willing to work for food? This company exploits its drivers severely."
"This company is awful. Getting paid is difficult, and the mechanic's work is outdated."
"I worked at the company for 1.5 years. I personally can't say anything bad about the company overall! I've heard stories and situations about other drivers, but it's often worth listening to a different perspective on the situation (which sometimes presents a completely different picture)."
"The company is declining rapidly. A few years ago, things were well-organized. Now, drivers are assigned to 3/4 workload, with changes applied retroactively to avoid paying the state-mandated allowance (2600 PLN gross). Drivers are expected to work without breaks or access to basic facilities like restrooms and showers. Parking fees are not reimbursed, and expenses are often paid late and in installments. This is just a partial list of issues."
"The boss, Tadeusz Kocyuk, took advantage of us drivers. He failed to become a member of parliament."
"The diet allowance was misrepresented and caused issues. Payments are sometimes delayed and require chasing. There's criticism upon arrival even if you inquired about money. There are no bonuses, only assignments for random tasks. Logistics depend on the dispatcher; some are efficient, others are demanding and inconsistent. Load notifications are premature. Overall, the company is mediocre with its own quirks."
"Working conditions have become impossible. While the diet was slightly increased from €47 to €50, there's a monthly deduction of 1600 PLN, which is a scam applied during routes. Receiving payments is nearly impossible; they deduct for everything, finding the smallest fault in a driver's work and taking substantial amounts. A truck height measurement in Switzerland (4.2 meters) was a technical department oversight, resulting in a €400 fine charged to the driver. The company fabricated a €1080 fine and attempted to make a driver pay for 4 pallets of undelivered goods, owing €5000 after 100 days of work, which they can't retrieve, leading them to quit. They exploit drivers, deducting money and then pushing them out. Drivers are fined for minor scratches on trucks and trailers, even when other vehicles are damaged. Eco-driving requirements are unreasonable; a 24.2 average fuel consumption is deemed excessive for new automatic Volvo trucks. Drivers are expected to maintain a fuel consumptio"
"The driver reports difficulty receiving earned payments."
"A decent company. They pay a diet of 55€ plus a bonus, resulting in approximately 1800-1900€ for 4 weeks. The main routes are Germany, France, and Switzerland. The trucks are new, mostly Volvos. Occasionally, there are difficult loads and unrealistic deadlines, but that's common everywhere."
"The pay was around €1600-€1750 before deductions for eco-driving, extra mileage, and vehicle maintenance. The company has over 100 drivers, with only a few Polish drivers. There's a high turnover rate."