Reddaway

Good place to work but supervisors and dispatchers are horrible at doing their job

Management is excellent—no complaints there. Linehaul runs were great and paid well if you met your miles and didn’t complain.

A well-paying job, but seniority is required to bid for a good position, which is tough since some employees have been there for 30 years. Those long-time workers can create a toxic environment. Some days involve long hours, especially during peak seasons. The boss might send you out multiple times if others have already gone home. The best part is fully covered benefits.

Things went downhill after Yellow bought the company. The corporate office lacked trucking industry knowledge, and employee suggestions for efficiency improvements were ignored.

It was a great place to work until Yellow Corp took over. Morale dropped, pay stagnated, and equipment deteriorated. Yellow mismanaged the company, leading to bankruptcy.

I heard it was once a great workplace, but things declined after YRC acquired it. This was my first CDL job, so I don’t have much to compare it to. I went through the YRC Driving Academy, which was a bit disorganized, but that was likely because I was in the first class of a new program. Overall, I didn’t have many complaints.

It was a solid company until the merger, which led to its downfall. Freight started getting lost, and management falsely claimed the merger would reduce redundant driver routes.

Poor management led to bankruptcy. Yellow Freight’s mismanagement ruined the company. It was good while it lasted, but there’s not much else to say.

A great job and workplace—unfortunately, it shut down. No micromanagement, plenty of hours, and free medical and dental coverage. But after Yellow took over, everything declined.

Reddaway was a great place to work. The job was straightforward, and the pay was decent. The biggest challenge was working nights. The health benefits were among the best in the industry.

What I appreciated most was the lack of racial discrimination—everyone was treated equally, regardless of background.

It was a fantastic workplace until Yellow Corporation and the Union contributed to its shutdown. Employees supported one another, and customers valued the drivers on their routes. Many great friendships were formed. Hoping to find another company with the same close-knit culture.

What is the best part of working at the company? The pay was good—that’s about it. What is the most stressful part about working at the company? 70-hour workweeks, worn-out equipment, broken forklifts, and damaged docks. Constant pressure to work faster than was safe. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? Chaotic and stressful. No one really knew what was going on. Freight was frequently lost or damaged. Senior employees treated newer workers poorly. What is a typical day like for you at the company? Confusing and hectic. Never enough space on the truck or time to complete tasks.

The drivers and dock workers were great, but management was difficult. If you worked efficiently, they’d pile on more tasks. Plenty of overtime.

Yes, the pay was good, and health insurance was free, but the environment could be toxic. Some older employees looked down on newcomers, and management seemed eager to write people up. The Union was ineffective—our local rep was helpful, but the Union as a whole was useless.

What is the best part of working at the company? Seeing customer satisfaction when they receive their products in good condition. What is the most stressful part about working at the company? Delivering bad news to customers. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? Safety-first and customer-focused. What is a typical day like for you at the company? Arriving at work, grabbing my dispatch, and heading out to serve customers.

I would have stayed until retirement if Yellow Freight hadn’t gone bankrupt. Both the Union and management share responsibility for the failure. Best wishes to all laid-off employees.

A well-paying job, but seniority is required to bid for a good position, which is tough since some employees have been there for 30 years. Those long-time workers can create a toxic environment. Some days involve long hours, especially during peak seasons. The boss might send you out multiple times if others have already gone home. The best part is fully covered benefits.

The job was enjoyable, and the pay was decent during my first few months after graduating from their academy. Unfortunately, corporate greed led to its downfall.

I liked all my coworkers, and there was plenty of overtime. The company prioritized safety. I wish I still worked there, but the Union and management couldn’t reach an agreement. Moving on to new opportunities now.