Dynamex Reviews

Pros

Dynamex was a great place to work when the local teams were responsible for managing the business and there was a personal touch from senior management.

Cons

Some recent changes have taken the company in a different direction. Many people who brought great ideas and strategies have been downsized. It appears there is a shift to centralizing key decisions with the parent company and that may have a negative impact on the local relationships.

Advice to Senior Management

James Welch was an excellent CEO who left several months ago. I do not think the issue is with the Dynamex management, as much as they are being directed by the senior holding company.

Pros

The people on the ground are just great! Just good solid people to work with. I have seen several very talented people leave because the have just been beat down to the point where they cannot take it anymore.

Cons

The support from the upper management for the most part is lacking. The only feedback from VP's is negative never ANY positive reinforcement.

Advice to Senior Management

Take the time reward the folks who are doing a good job and not just focus on the negative. A simple phone call to say thank you goes a long way.

Pros

No one watching over you. You had a sense of freedom as there was no one watching over you all day. If you are hard working and motivated you had a good opportunity to increase your salary.

Cons

Very competetive. Very difficult business to make money. Working as an owner operator meant you were responsible for all your costs, fuel, insurance, maintenance etc. You don't only face competition from other companies but from co-workers as well. Your workdays are sometimes long as you were responsible for keeping all your paperwork, getting repairs done off work time. Make sure to pay your taxes on a regular basis as you are considered self employed and you could be hit with a big tax bill at the end of the year.

Advice to Senior Management

Treat staff with more respect.