YRC Freight Employer Reviews

The Phoenix Distribution Center for YRC Freight consists of a staff of 20 direct reports and 250 employees. I had complete responsibility for all aspects of the operation including P&L, organizational structure and personnel. I was promoted to Phoenix to change the overall culture of the facility. I built a team of leaders that believed like I do, if – more... you build your cultures around safety and the customer, the performance challenges begin to fall in place. – less

A company that is growing each day. Driving motivation to get back on top of the transportation industry.

I enjoyed providing our customers the service they purchased by executing the logistics for their commodities.

Not a bad position at YRC, currently looking for professional growth

Not all departments are the same at YRC so this review is strictly for the department I worked in. Disorganized, mismanaged, zero communication, lack of direction, absolutely no culture to speak of, and unethical. These are all words I would use to describe YRC Freight. There is little trust between departments and I can now see why. What I learned – more... from YRC Freight is that there are companies out there who do get it really wrong when it comes to the treatment of their employees. Despite people coming in, trying to turn the tide and do the right thing they would rather continue to allow mediocre performance and keep those people who refuse to change.
The unethical piece to their employment practices is in letting people go without notice, without properly following any performance path or discussing performance issues prior to letting someone go so that the employee has a chance to remedy those issues. In my case, I was let go so they could put someone back in who does allow mediocre performance and negativity to continue. This person is accepting of a negative and cancerous culture whereas I challenged it and tried to improve it. If you do take a job at YRC my advice is simply to not try very hard to change one thing and you will do just fine. YRC Freight has had a bad run for many years and I can promise you this after working there, do not expect good years ahead with the unethical practices they carry out within the four walls of YRC Freight. Leaving YRC was truly a blessing. – less

This is a union job and after you work for them you will understand why! The company number one thing is money this is all they care about. They do not care about family life , friends , or safety . My union and company made a deal for workers to take big cuts and then workers would not get laid off . The company did not keep its deal .

Not at all a good company to work for ,they treat their employees like they are worthless while taking all they can from rank and file and giving to CEOs that run the company in the ground.

Its a job and you get paid....thats what matters right? Its the best job for training and advancement. I cant wait to get up each day it doesnt even feel like im working

I started in February 2013 and is still employed,but I haven't been to work in almost 2 weeks. Being on call isn't benefiting me at all.Everybody is friendly and helped me get adjusted to the job but there isn't enough work and since I'm the new guy I sit home and don't get to work until I'm needed.

I started with this company as a dock worker. They trained me and I obtained my CDL, thankful for that. Worked for them for 7 years and never got full- time then I was let go in 2007.

This place use to be a great place to work for but has changed severely. Management is so so so pure. This has turned into a very negative enviroment to work for. If you work for this company be prepared to be lied to on a daily basis I would not recommend working for this company.

A typical day was loading and unloading freight. I learned how to drive a forklift and how to check in freight. Management was always there to help and reliable. Co-workers were very respectful and team players. Hardest Part was lay offs. Most enjoyable was benefits, vacation, overtime, pay, retirement.

YRC is a terrible place to work. They violate labor laws by not paying overtime and bounce people from shift to shift with total disregard for employees in their ignorant attempt to make the place more profitable.

They need to go into bankruptcy and reorganize with someone who knows how to run the company.

Slave labor at best.

YRC Freight is a good LTL carrier, but the management of the company is all about making money, no long term goals, the main focus is showing short term growth at the expense of long term goals.

I have worked with this company since 2004. Initially I was hired at around 16 dollars per hour, and have since maxed out any potential room for growth at 24.41 hourly. The company recently cut out our pensions and also has taken 15% of our weekly gross wages out for the past few years. We were promised that if we took the pay cut that there would be – more... less lay offs. Unfortunately the company did not make good on this promise. Management and co workers are fine, the corporate office is not making good on it's word to it's employees and the top management in corporate is completely out of touch with how the company is actually doing along with employee morale. – less

One of the best companies in the nation and shouthern Johnson County. Lots of opportunties and ability to make a difference.

at one point in my time at yrc. ... I absolutely loved my job...even went back after a heartbreaking layoff....busted my butt working up to 14 hour days away from my family and children...pretty much bent over backwards to get all done to the best of my ability. .. Only to be stabbed in the back by other supervisor, treated like less than dirt, and – more... terminated while off on VACATION days for "failure to show or call"?????? YES while on VACATION! What is wrong with that picture?? Would not recommend working here at all costs unless you're into self inflicted wounds. Will absolutely miss my drivers..they were the best..but as far as the other management members..only out for themselves and will walk all over you and GLADLY stab you right in your back-while taking credit for your hard work. Would rate negative if could. Just wish I wouldn't have wasted my time going back there...theres a year n a half ill never get back.. – less

at one point in my time at yrc. ... I absolutely loved my job...even went back after a heartbreaking layoff....busted my butt working up to 14 hour days away from my family and children...pretty much bent over backwards to get all done to the best of my ability. .. Only to be stabbed in the back by other supervisor, treated like less than dirt, and – more... terminated while off on VACATION days for "failure to show or call"?????? YES while on VACATION! What is wrong with that picture?? Would not recommend working here at all costs unless you're into self inflicted wounds. Will absolutely miss my drivers..they were the best..but as far as the other management members..only out for themselves and will walk all over you and GLADLY stab you right in your back-while taking credit for your hard work. Would rate negative if could. Just wish I wouldn't have wasted my time going back there...theres a year n a half ill never get back.. – less

I was highly disappointed with my tenure at YRC freight. No one has had a raise there in 5 years and there is no optimism of getting one in the future. No one is interested in developing anyone, rather you are expected to 'figure it out', though you are still held accountable for mistakes. A positive attitude is met with suspicion and generally looked – more... down upon. I do not recommend working here. – less

• Supervised 9-15 employees in loading and unloading freight for the city deliveries including all the time critical shipments and appointment freight.
• Established work schedules for dock employees and over-the-road drivers.
• Maintained Department of Transportation (DOT) records such as logbooks, physicals, and medical cards for21 city and 60 over-the-road – more... drivers.
• Insured compliance with Federal and State guidelines with Hazmat and OSHA.
Co-workers were very professional and knew their jobs well.
The hardest part of the job would have to be ensuring equality among the workers.
The most enjoyable part of the job would have to be working together as a team and the fun we had between the management and employees. – less