Willow Run Foods Reviews, CDL A Jobs and Safety Record

Their punctuality and reliability have ensured that my restaurant never runs out of stock.

Feel like a valued partner rather than just another customer

Supportive management make it a pleasure

Well-organized team

They unloaded fast and the work by appointment only from 5:00 am to 11:00 am . My appointment was at 10:00 am , I came one hour late , my broker had to set up a new appointment for the next day at 5:00 am. No overnight parking but isn’t a problem, because there’s a Love’s and a TA close by , just less than 2 mi.

Just delivered a load here from Canada. Lots of room, easy to get into, and friendly people and very fast. Thank you!

Lots of space to backup Would give 5* if there was overnight parking so I didn’t have to start my clock from Truck stops TA & Loves literally 2miles away. Checked in on time for 6am appt got a door right away $150 lumper,started unloading @6:40 empty in 30 minutes waiting for green light & paperwork Update 7:30 bills in hand

Receiving needs an attitude adjustment, thinking he is some kind of hotshot for waking up truck drivers. You're a glorified nap time instructor. If you are that jealous that I get to sleep, go be a trucker instead of a door greeter.

Arrived at 0630 for a 0700 appointment Docked right away Out of here within the hour WONDERFUL

Friday 10:30 app.Out 11:00 witth papers in hands 44 thousands lbs full truck 👌

Nice place fast unloading receiving room have Restroom allowed to use

Bunch of clowns here... Favoritism at its fullest. None of them are trustworthy. To the suits in the office. Down to the warehouse workers. Was stressed after losing job here. But soon realized there's much better out there

Appointment time is 11 am Unload with in 15 minutes Fast and friendly staff But they don’t have overnight parking

Fix ur loading dock so I don't have to slam into it just for the locking stability arm to slide under my ICC bumper or this happens

Great place. Nice and friendly staff. Appointment was 11 am. Got here at 9am. Got the door right away and started unloading already.

Checked in early for unloading and they are unloading early and fast. Very friendly staff and clean facility

Lots of space to backup Would give 5* if there was overnight parking so I didn’t have to start my clock from Truck stops TA & Loves literally 2miles away. Checked in on time for 6am appt got a door right away $150 lumper,started unloading @6:40 empty in 30 minutes waiting for green light & paperwork Update 7:30 bills in hand

There is no overnight parking, but there are two truck stops less than 3 miles away. They always get me in and unloaded quickly.

Absolutely no parking in the area. YOU MUST GO TO TRUCK STOP 2 MILES AWAY. State police will give you a ticket and make you move. Checkin at office in the middle of building. Park to the side don't block driveway or doors. Staff is nice and fast unload. Break seal put in back in. Light turns red when they are done it turns green. Go get paperwork and done! Don't be late! Took 42 mins to unload full trailer!! Wish every customer would work like them.

Their driver don't get paid as the driver. They get paid pretty much as a lumper. They drive and unload by hand cart running up and down ramp. Delivery in small place like Wendy's. You know how much we pay for the lumper for the full loaded trailer,$300+!.they make $1200 average weekly. 2 years contracts. They don't have their own truck. They drive different truck every load. Truck are old and dirty. They work so hard, company need to pay them more and restaurant need to give them some tips.

What is the best part of working at the company? The company is poorly managed and inexperienced, making it the worst place I've worked at. I left after six weeks as it was a waste of time. Drivers, be cautious! What is the most stressful part about working at the company? The lack of leadership is stressful, and blame is often shifted to employees. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? The work environment is chaotic due to inexperienced leadership. What is a typical day like for you at the company? A typical day is marked by confusion and a lack of communication and leadership.

Dispatchers are rude and will wake you up hours before your scheduled time. Supervisors are disrespectful and may blackmail you into complying with their demands. The advertised weekly pay of $1300 for four days is misleading; you'll actually earn around $900. The company makes empty promises.

The company is fair if you focus on your job. There are good opportunities to make money, and the health benefits and ESOP are attractive if you're willing to commit. Trucking involves both good and bad experiences, which is typical for the industry.

I did not enjoy my time here at all. From the start, I questioned my decision to work here. Your sleep schedule will be disrupted. The trucks are in decent condition but smell of cigarettes due to slip seating. You'll often find leftover food and other items from previous drivers. Be prepared to drive frequently in New Jersey, specifically to Keasby. Good runs are reserved for senior drivers. I left because I didn't enjoy my time here. Some stay due to the ESOP, but it traps you into a long-term commitment.

The job is generally easy but can be stressful. Managers prioritize getting the work done over employee well-being. Work hours are unpredictable; you might finish in four hours one day and work over 12 hours the next.

The company offers CDL training but requires a two-year contract. You'll be underpaid and overworked, with management blaming drivers for all issues. Warehouse loading is poor, and any problems will be deducted from your pay. Dispatch is unhelpful and gets annoyed easily. The overall company culture is terrible, with non-management employees treated poorly.

It's a great place to work; the job is tough but rewarding. The pay is good and keeps you motivated.

Management communicates poorly, and the warehouse often provides bad loads that aren't secured properly. The GPS is unreliable for navigating to new stores. Trucks are in bad shape, and the advertised four-day weeks are actually six-day weeks. Only work here if you're okay with having no personal time.

I didn't mind the hard work and was always on time, but the company wasn't. Trucks were often loaded late, and they blamed COVID-19. Drivers aren't quitting because of COVID-19 but because of poor treatment. I was penalized for wanting a straightforward work schedule.

I enjoy working as a jockey; it's fun and involves lots of backing and maneuvering practice. However, the place is mismanaged, causing stress for everyone. Management communicates poorly and has short tempers, but the regular workers are fun and make the job enjoyable.

Management believes they are superior to drivers and expects them to work excessively. They call drivers on their days off to work. The company president thinks drivers are easily replaceable and only values those who conform to his philosophy.

The benefits and pay are great. The work can be challenging, but the compensation reflects it. Supervisors are willing to work with your schedule, but you need to put in the time. It took about six months to get comfortable, but the job is great once you do.

Willow Run falsely advertises a weekly pay of $1,200 for a four-day work week. In reality, you'll earn between $600 and $850. They expect you to drive outside of legal hours and then adjust the records afterward. If you refuse an illegal third run, the Vice President will accuse you of not being a team player.

The job is okay, but working on a temporary or on-call basis is challenging. I enjoy long drives, so the distance wasn't an issue. Sometimes you encounter rude drivers, but everyone is there for the paycheck.

I organize tractor-trailers for over-the-road drivers at a food distribution center. A typical day involves parking trailers during 10.5-hour shifts. The hardest part is the paperwork, but it's still manageable. The company is well-organized.

I'm grateful to Willow Run for helping me get my license, but that's all. I was suspended for a week due to a log violation ticket, which was later dismissed in court, but I never got my week's pay back. Drivers are expected to be available 24/7, and using sick days or vacation time is difficult. Management is self-serving. You can gain some experience here, but it's best to move on afterward.

The ESOP program is fantastic, allowing you to make a good living and retire here. The only downside is that any equipment damage is considered an accident, and they believe every accident is preventable.

It's a good starting point, but there's no opportunity for advancement. Drivers are just numbers to the company. If management treated drivers better, it could be a great local company to work for, but the office environment is demoralizing. Good employees don't last long here.

I enjoyed my time there, but as a shuttle driver, having to drive to New York for safety meetings was unfair. I lost all my bonuses for not attending. My route was frequently changed, which was annoying. Overall, the people were fantastic, and the ESOP program compensates for the lower salary compared to other trucking companies.

The compensation for drivers is insufficient. Home time is decent for CDL drivers, but the equipment is outdated, and they refuse to upgrade to modern scanners, still using old methods.

Like any new job, it was fast-paced and confusing at first. However, things settled down after a while, and I'm still employed there.

Not a good place for truck drivers. The pay is below average, and management is terrible. They don't care about the drivers, and I would never recommend this company to anyone.