CDL A Requirements – Barney Trucking

Starting my career with Barney Trucking has been a real eye-opener!

It’s important for companies like them to be good neighbors, and I think they’re making strides in that direction

I can always count on them

This company has its pros and cons. When I was driving for them, I appreciated the respect they showed their drivers. However, I did notice that as the years went by, the company seemed to focus more on profits

Thanks for breaking my windshield and putting a chip in my bumper. Then calling it road debris. I sent them dash cam video of the incident. I have fought with them for a month to no avail. Side note, the driver left lane lofted all the way through town.

This company does not get my vote. One of their Trucks clearly sent a rock through my windshield and they refused to pay for it calling it road hazard. I have a police report and will be filing charges. They could have easily just replaced my windshield. Bad company business.

Great place for a trucking company. 🤔

Possible retarded driver. Can't read road signs in English and doesn't know how to stay out of the fast lane in a freaking semi... Apparently it takes a special kind of stupid to do this.

Saw a BT driver engaging in road rage on the I-15 NB near exit 260. Reported him to the BT safety department. I feel the situation was handled professional by the safety personnel...5 stars for safety dept..ZERO stars for the driver.

May 2,2018 at 7:15 am. Just got passed while going the speed limit by one of your double tanker trucks with an Idaho license plate ending it 605. The driver passed on a double yellow line on a two lane highway going southbound through Spanish Fork Canyon. I don’t appreciate the drivers disregard for everyone’s safety and lack of professionalism.

Truck t131b and t56b today passed us with on coming traffic and we were going the speed limit. Careless drivers that put other people at risk!

If you love Vacation and a lot of it this is the place to work. But if you want to make money then this is not the place to work.

Best place to work any where around with great people to work with.

I have worked hard for Barney Trucking for a total of 10 years. I have found that they are the most honest people that I have ever worked for. Pay is good. Equipment is good. Management is second to none.

Their staff and drivers are far beyond just drivers and employees! They are genuine humans and can't say enough good about them!!

They Treat you good , I think I'll stick around for as long as I can

Solid place to work..

Great company to work for.......Rick Andersen is such a great boss!!!!!

a place where they employ drivers who would bully other company drivers off the road they don't believe in doing the speed limit even if the speed limit is 55 mile an hour they are in dangerous company to work with or to be around

Barney trucking has been very good to myself and family over the years

I work here. They're great employer and keep really great maintenance on all of their vehicles.

Very friendly place to work and great pay. They take extremely good care of their employees. Top notch equipment.

What is the best part of working at the company? HR and the team were always attentive to the drivers.
What is the most stressful part of working at the company? My only stress was whether the roads were open during winter.

This company is dreadful to work for. Hours are inconsistent, pay stagnates, and they demand 10-14 hour days with a maximum payout of $300. They offer “incentive” pay, claiming it's for hazmat loads, only to revoke it arbitrarily. Work weeks rarely reach five days. Competitors offer hourly pay instead of per load—save your energy and work elsewhere.

What is the best part of working at the company? Leaving.
What is the most stressful part of working at the company? Struggling to make ends meet. After a grueling week, you'd earn $800.
What is the work environment and culture like at the company? The environment was good, but management was awful.
What is a typical day like for you at the company? Waking at 11pm for a shift starting at 1am, working until 4pm, then returning at 6am. No fixed schedule.

The company itself was solid, but the management and safety department were the worst to deal with. Unless you live in Salina, Utah, they barely care about you, regardless of experience.

The advertised pay is misleading—hourly rates only apply during training, after which you're paid per load. They conceal load pay details until assignment. The real hourly equivalent averages $25.20 per hour, contrary to the advertised $28 per hour. PTO days are unpaid, and holiday work is mandatory if scheduled. Deceptive practices like this contribute to high driver turnover in the industry. Companies need to fairly compensate drivers for their hard work to encourage retention.

Trucks operate 24/7 with slip seating. Effective communication with co-drivers is crucial, as management is not always available. Independent problem-solving and good judgment are essential. Repairs often face delays, placed on an “as we can get to it” list.

The pay is worth the effort. It’s easy to learn the role, and the schedule is excellent. Coworkers are approachable, but the equipment could use significant improvements.

When I first started, the company was great because of the hardworking people. Expect demanding labor, running doubles, and logging 65-68 hours weekly. Occasionally, you’ll use the 16-hour exemption. Hazmat jobs require rubber suits year-round, and unload times vary from 20 minutes to 8 hours based on the product. Be prepared for manual-only trucks, and the challenges of compartmentalized tankers.

I’ve worked at Barney Trucking for over a year and a half and gained substantial knowledge in this field—better than most trucking environments, in my view.
A typical day involves greeting coworkers and building lasting friendships. Unlike corporate slogans of “family,” Barney truly fosters connections beyond workplace interactions. The company offers thorough training, from trailer types to repairs, making it a great place for learning.
Workplace culture is supportive and inclusive, debunking common stereotypes about truckers. Despite challenges like weather and traffic, the company prioritizes driver safety above all. The scenic routes are a bonus, with views that make you forget you’re at work.

I was let go due to conflicts with dispatch. It’s a company where you need to ingratiate yourself to succeed. Mentioning other companies angers them, and they consistently fail to pay the correct wages. Despite warnings, payroll errors persisted. For better earnings, look to competitors like Savage or Reddi Services.

I’m just getting a feel for the company. Like any job, it has ups and downs. A good starting point if that’s what you need. Best of luck.

Barney Trucking cuts corners by paying per load, leaving drivers unpaid during traffic jams or delays at copper mines. These practices result in unpaid overtime, driving many to hourly-paying competitors.

They are flexible with time off, but coal haul work remains largely dependent on the mines. They also handle other materials like airslides and acid, though I didn’t work in those areas.

This company suits those new to driving doubles but doesn’t offer sufficient compensation. Load-based pay means delays reduce your hourly rate. Drivers work long hours without overtime pay, often earning less than $22 per hour.

Management is chaotic, constantly changing roles. Employees rarely know their driver manager, and planners often speak down to drivers.

I’ve worked here for several years. Initially, it was great, but lately, greed seems to overshadow everything. The pay is decent if you manage to secure both loads.

Management is disappointing, failing to respect employees or acknowledge their contributions. Insurance, however, is reasonable and beneficial.

Hourly pay is urgently needed. Per-load compensation results in longer days and reduced earnings. The recruiter misrepresents job details, leading to mistrust after training concludes.

Good management makes all the difference—they treat employees with respect and provide constant support. Equipment maintenance is diligently managed.