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"This company is terrible and I wouldn't recommend it, especially for those starting their trucking careers. Routes between Poland and Spain often involve carrying oversized loads (8-10 tons). Drivers doing routes across Europe are constantly pressured, forced to drive beyond their allotted hours, and logistics personnel ignore their concerns. The treatment is disrespectful, and there's a lack of respect. They deduct money from pay without proper explanation. Elvira avoids answering questions and is unhelpful. Overall, this company should be avoided."
"I spoke with a driver from this company and he said it's a bad company. They deduct pay, overload trucks, and the tires are terrible – several were patched and worn, despite the weight exceeding 30 tons. Management doesn't care, and there's high employee turnover."
"Unjustified deductions are a recurring issue, particularly for fuel consumption with excessively low mileage norms. Trailers are in very poor condition. Management shows no respect, and the company has significantly declined in quality over the past few years. Trucks and trailers are outdated and overworked. Overloads are common."
"This company is extremely negative. Expect to be cheated on pay, forced to haul overloaded loads (36 tons), drive poorly maintained trucks, and experience terrible living conditions. Theft is common among drivers, and dispatchers are incompetent and unhelpful. Management has significantly declined since the company's early days. I strongly advise against working here."
"This company is terrible and not recommended, even for beginners. Pay is minimal, with excessive loads (30-35 tons) from Spain, often 5-8 loads, and no extra pay for LTL shipments. Communication with dispatchers is difficult, and drivers are treated poorly. The trucks and trailers are in very bad condition. I hope the company fails due to its greedy management."
"I confirm everything stated previously. Fuel norms are arbitrary! Unjustified deductions of 200-300 euros, appalling treatment of drivers from the management's demeanor to the outdoor restroom and driver storage space."
"The company is getting better!"
"Petrix Group is a typical training company that receives payments from schools for consistently sending inexperienced individuals to work there. Both experienced and inexperienced workers follow the same process: they are trained at the company's base for up to two weeks and live in a hostel in another part of the city (at their own expense, costing 30 złoty per night). They then embark on a two-driver team journey lasting about a month and a half, earning a very low wage of 2250 złoty gross (equivalent to $350-400 USD). This is considered a trainee salary. Only then are those who pass the training officially hired. Overloads are common, and drivers returning from vacation often work extra shifts due to a constant influx of trainees. Pay is low. Drivers are treated poorly, and the base offers no amenities. An incident occurred where a Polish worker recklessly drove close to a group of drivers, creating a dangerous situation. The owner, Pavel Kopacz, and his brother own Trans-PIK, which"
"Overloads are 100%, and you'll be fired for complaining. They will withhold pay upon termination. There are no decent working conditions, and the treatment is appalling. You're expected to accept their terms without complaint to be considered a good driver."
"I agree with everything in previous reviews. They lure you with promises of training, which turns into a month of driving as a team, with overloading. The first driver is switched from daily rates to freight, so everything is rushed. After driving about 20,000 kilometers in a month, you receive only 1680 Polish zlotys. Upon arrival at the base, if there are no trucks (which is likely), they will invent a reason to work more for a reduced rate. If you want to do a long, fulfilling job and get paid like a janitor, then Petrix is for you. Fortunately, they have a good flow of work and trucks will be available."
"The company treats drivers poorly, worse than at any other trucking company. Wages were initially $300 for two months after training, then reduced to $300 (approximately 1680 Polish Zloty) for another two months before termination. New drivers may wait 3-4 weeks for a truck. Employees are dismissed by Victoria, even without Elvira's knowledge, with dismissals framed as valuable experience. Many issues exist."
"The situation is even better at Girteka and Hegelman. I strongly advise against working for this company. They constantly find fault and make things incredibly difficult."
"I'm currently working for this company, and I have to say that the working conditions have become stricter since the new year. I'm even considering leaving. I've worked there for more than six months. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone."
"Several Belarusian drivers work here, one named Vanya is problematic - he drinks heavily and has a questionable relationship with the dispatcher, Elvira. It's concerning that an alcoholic is employed as a driver, and new hires assigned to him may face fabricated performance reviews. The company provided three months of experience driving in Europe, but ultimately left me without a vehicle and wasted my visa and time."
"Generally, everything described below is accurate. There are excessive loads and a rude attitude towards drivers."
"I do not recommend this company. Based on my experience, the attitude was poor; I was significantly underpaid and it's impossible to resolve the issue. Despite hauling 30 and 45 tons of a single load from Spain (to Double with a Polish driver),"
"This is a decent company to work for; I worked there for 2.5 years and would have continued if the schedule had been adjusted. I suggested two trucks for three drivers, working 6 days on and 3 days off, but the pay for the three weeks was sometimes delayed. The trucks are generally well-maintained and consistently working, not sitting idle for days. The cleanliness of the cab could be improved. Payment requires monitoring, but I always received mine."
"This company is not recommended, especially for new drivers. The internship pay was only 25 euros per day. Drivers transported 31 tons from Spain, and when the truck broke down in Germany, they were stranded like in Ukraine, getting dirty until the police arrived. The driver was overloaded, and the service was only called after the boss, Pavel Kopacz, was alerted about a potential fine. Sleeping conditions were poor, like dogs in the truck, with no bathroom facilities on the premises. Pay is unreliable, and the company is not driver-friendly."