Solar Transport Reviews

Pros

So far I have been happy to have joined this company. They have pretty good benefits and pay.

Pros

Great place to work with old management from 2017 and prior

Advice to Management

Get rid of Rich Clair and bring in new management so we are not scared to come to work. Long term people are quitting weekly and even daily all because of Rich Clair. I was hoping management would see how violent Rich is and get rid of him so I haven't quit yet. But it looks like they are okay with his screaming so I'll be quitting soon. Everyone is tired of getting yelled at and talked down to every single day by Rich.

Pros

Decent pay. Lots of hours. Decent equioment

Advice to Management

Send local management to leadership classes so they know how to actually work with subordinates using something other than intimidation. Teach them that sensitive subjects/counseling should be done in private, not in a parking lot in front of other drivers.
Information: Teach them that information is NOT something that should be withheld, but shared so that employees feel they have a stake in the company, with appropriate exclusions for confidentiality.
For instance, it is a safety issue when drivers are not informed that someone has left the company. We should know that if we see the person around our equipment (rolling bombs), we need to say something. If it happens with every employee, we will never know if that person left voluntarily or involuntarily.
Second, we should know what locations we are servicing under contract. That way, if we have too much fuel to fit in one location we can offer dispatch a range of nearby options instead of waiting for them to choose something across town for us...through rush hour traffic.
As it is now, you have to drag the information out by asking the right questions. We currently have no idea what the company direction is, what our new priorities are with this new president, what our mission is, will our business grow or shrink, what our strategy is, metrics of how we are performing overall. This express lack of information transforms us from engaged, dedicated employees vested in the company to '9 to 5'ers'; those only here to collect a paycheck. What kind of driver does management want? Those who care about the company, the equipment and the customers? Or those who care only about themselves and their checks?
Opinions: If you want actual opinions from drivers, don't pay some service to poll the drivers. On average, blind polls return anywhere from 3% to 8% of the targeted respondents. If you want information, ask for volunteers from the drivers to create an advisory committee. Select a few from each region. That way you already have buy-in from people who will have a vested interest in telling you what they think as well as a desire to do just that.
Change management: We understand that every company needs to be able to adapt to different business environments. However, there are well establish methods to affect change in order to reduce the level of insecurity in employees and give them a voice to at least encourage buy-in. This company has been terrible in this area and has lost good employees because of it.

Before I was a driver, I was a manager for over 14 years. I have a Bachelors in Business Administration. I have a lot of knowledge and experience in managing people and processes which I have tried to impart to local management...mostly on deaf ears.

Pros

paid every week check on the computer

Pros

Always loads to run

Advice to Management

Expect drivers to turn down runs..

Pros

Good training program and friendly drivers.

Advice to Management

Stop lying to drivers just to keep us on board.

Pros

0- There are ZERO pros

Advice to Management

They are bumbling and inept - I don't think they know what "due diligence" is.

Pros

Friendly dispatch "day" some what nice equipment only 3 new trucks park at Ryder yard

Advice to Management

Jeff get ahold of your staff. When I started there was a video that said drivers were first but yet we are treated like garbage

Pros

The People! Strong benefits, great associates, and always working as a team to make business better.

Advice to Management

Keep listening to your associates; drivers & office. Continue to make each day better, and business even stronger. Serving customers to the best that we can; strong customer service both internally & externally.

Pros

The culture at Solar is amazing, everyone is so friendly and you truly feel that the company cares about you as an individual. There's a focus on work-life balance, which is appreciated. It's a family friendly company and a very positive work environment. I enjoy coming to work everyday.

Advice to Management

Please keep working on growing the departments, there is so much potential for growth, both as a company and for current associates. Solar is a great place to work, let's continue on that path and focus on providing a great company culture!