Carleton Transport Driver Reviews & Salary

They budget-friendly and super reliable, keeping my business on point without breaking the bank

Smooth sailing every time!

No more stressful dispatches—this crew keeps it chill with wicked work-life balance

Solid team, major props

Hi one of you employees Robert or Rob Fuson have stole from me this morning $100. For you it’s not much but if you really need it ask for it. I called the company and have all information about you. I will go ahead and file a police report against him and not stop until he pays back! Please give him this messages as he picked the wrong people. What a scammer. What type of employees do you have!!!!!!

Their drivers are undertrained, to the point of being dangerous around pneumatic trailers. They also leave PILES of product everywhere they go! Back to lack of training. I've personally had to help their drivers multiple times just to get unloaded. Why am I doing their trainers job for free?

Training for one week with a really good trainer like Chris. It's definitely interesting and worth your time to learn a new skill like unloading a concrete !!

Leave on Monday back Friday - home every weekend. Do thier best to send drivers where they want to go.

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This company keeps crossing the picket line. Dont support them as they dont see how important it is to stand up for us workers.

This company continues to cross hard working employees on Firekings picket line. SHAMEFUL

Because they were very professional and nice

This company stands out among trucking companies. They offer flexible scheduling and accommodate drivers' needs. Although some trailers are aging and can be hard to handle, and the delivered products sometimes pose challenges, I’d still recommend them. I rarely have complaints, and I’m known to be quite good at finding things to complain about.

A small company with a personable boss, offering good pay and steady work. They are supportive of home time and ensure you’re not overworked. The benefits aren’t the best, but they’re certainly not the worst either.

Plenty of work paired with reasonable pay. The owner is highly involved and truly dedicated, giving their all. They’re easily the best owner I’ve ever worked for. I can confidently recommend Carleton Transport without hesitation!

The management lacks organization and direction, leading to uncertainty about the company’s future. People often talk about how the company ‘used to’ have better runs and equipment. Only a few routes pay well, while others are time-consuming and undercompensated. The trucks are poorly maintained, and repairs are hard to come by unless you’re favored. Newer trucks are allocated based on favoritism. On the positive side, the company is lenient about safety rules compared to larger carriers, and pay can be good on consistent 600-mile routes. Benefits are average, and trucks perform at a decent 70 mph. However, owner-operators receive preferential treatment over even long-term company drivers.

The only highlight of working here is being home daily—there’s not much else to praise. Dispatchers are under constant stress, which affects everyone. The work environment is unfriendly, with drivers feeling disliked and ignored. Even the terminal manager doesn’t interact with drivers, creating a cold and unsatisfying atmosphere. Each day is simply about completing the job, with no sense of fulfillment.

This company prioritizes profits over its employees. They disregard drivers’ well-being and push them to work until their hours run out. The culture is stressful, with rude trainers and unresponsive dispatchers focused solely on the load. A typical day is draining and unpleasant. The only positive aspect is returning home.

It’s an average company at best. Some days, you barely make it to an eight-hour workday. The cleanliness of trucks is a problem—some new drivers leave them filthy, and reporting issues often results in no action. The fleet is aging, and supply chain delays mean new trucks are a long way off. On the brighter side, they can be accommodating with personal time when needed.

While it’s a good company overall, the practice of slip-seating trucks is concerning. It can compromise safety since you never know what issues might be lurking with a vehicle.

During my year working here, I was based out of Sherman, Mississippi. They treated me well, and the drivers were mostly friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming environment. I left for a better financial opportunity, as the pay here is decent but not exceptional. The routes are dedicated, so you repeatedly visit the same places, which adds predictability. Dispatchers are generally supportive and quick to assist with breakdowns. The company hauls car parts mainly around the Midwest. However, home time feels short, as you’re often back just long enough for a reset before heading out again. The benefits include a 401(k) after 90 days. Like any trucking company, there are challenges, but overall, it’s a decent place to work if you make the most of it.

The company offers good trucks and impressive health benefits. Overtime pay after 40 hours is a plus, and the dispatch team outshines those at other places I’ve worked. While the pay could use improvement, the work itself is straightforward and easy, focusing on drop-and-hook tasks.

I started with a dedicated run, earning $1,750 weekly, but it was reassigned to a team, dropping my pay to $1,200, and eventually to $800 a week with night shifts. After repeatedly requesting day shifts without success, I decided to leave.

This company has room for improvement, especially with home time for drivers with families. They need to consider the importance of family time, particularly for those with kids.

At the Princeton, Indiana terminal, I had a positive experience as an over-the-road driver. The dispatchers and operations manager were exceptional, creating a fast-paced environment with plenty of miles for those willing to work. The equipment was newer and well-maintained. Overall, it was one of the best teams I’ve worked with.

After nearly eight years here, I wouldn’t recommend the company to others. Their focus is solely on their bottom line, with no opportunities for advancement. While I have no hard feelings, it’s clear that personal life takes a backseat here. If you’re only looking to drive without any growth, this may be the company for you.

The work hours are long, and management often fails to support drivers, resorting to threats instead. Favoritism is evident, and they push employees to their limits, leaving little consideration for well-being.

Although the job can be fast-paced and competitive at times, with a fair amount of stress, the pay is good, and the work environment is decent overall.