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Skelton Truck Lines

What is the best part of working at the company?
The training. They flew me out to Ontario for a week, which was enjoyable. I liked meeting people within the company.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The entire job. Wasn't provided the right equipment to successfully do the job within a city. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They push the idea that it's a family company and I did feel that when I was in Ontario. Once I got back out west the support was limited. Way more physically demanding then they let on. Also not an equal opportunity work environment for women. The manager they have out here is a male chauvinist.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long. Usually a 6 am start until 6 or 7 in the evening. It's a very physical job. They say you'll occasionally need to lift a heavy box or two but on a topical day you will be pallett jacking multiple pallets or handbombing boxes off a truck. In and out of back of truck up to 50 times per day.

Hearkening back to the groovy days, when dudes smoked while they worked with volatile combustibles.  Walls adorned with naked broads, and when if it ain't white it ain't right.  Ah yes, the good old days are alive and well and the good old boys are at the helm. 

It's a family business.  The first walk through the building is an introduction to most of the employees.  Each one will be pointed out as either having a surname which matches that of the company or not.  Even distinguishing between blood and married relatives in an attempt to establish the overall "value" of the person.  

Employment here is about connections with those who are of "value".  Your actual experience and skills will be secondary to these connections.  No loyalty to the unconnected. 

Remuneration is at or below average depending on position.  After a 90 day probationary period the employer will match up to $100 per month into an RRSP, vacation pay is 4% of gross in lieu of time and both are slightly escalating with tenure.  Group benefits are paid by the company.

Skelton is a good company to work for, in that the pay is very good, full paid training, very light boxes, Trucks are always taken care of at the first sign of issues, raises are possible but advancement is not usaly available as is with most Truck driving.  Because of the cargo it gives you a good sense of accompishment and helping others.  the downside is a lot of long hours, the cargo has to be kept at a certain temperature and if it goes out of temp there is a huge issue, the paperwork is the worst part of this job, after driving the paperwork finishing can take up to an additonal 2 hours and must be sent in electronicly daily.  The Covid 19 pandemic took a toll on my health and was forced to leave but would recomend this company to anyone that wants to work for a solid company. 

Working at Skelton truly is it's own experience. The culture is fantastic! Everyone works well together. Management is always open to hearing any input you have. Equipment is top notch. Pay is fantastic. Miles and hours are always there. 
If you are looking for that old school vibe with great pay and equipment, this is the place. 
If you are looking for a place to be heard, this is your place.
If you are looking to work for a company that values it's employees, this is your place.
I'd also like to note Skelton is a leader when it comes to women in the work place. So many women in both management, non-management and driver roles.

Average tenure is 5 years and 90% referral rate for both office and drivers.... that should tell you enough.

If you can find a way to get in to Skelton do it, do it NOW!


What is the best part of working at the company?
Lots of yard parking, great shop, and top notch wash bay. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Paperwork, lots of modules, training as it’s a pharmaceutical logistics company. Real time temperature monitoring. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Communication with dispatch is easy and done by text on your phone, as well as reload information, very simple. Nobody bothers you after that. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
On long haul the hardest part is just keeping track of the load temperature, and making the appointment on time. It’s a very independent self problem solving job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Equipment is great pay is great benefits and rrsps uniforms  very clean job just an all around great job. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
If you like to work shouldn’t be stressful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly and supportive easy going 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Great everywhere I go everyone knows what you’re there for and not stressful at all.

My experience with Skelton Truck was excellent. They are a very fast paced company with plenty of work to do. The office trained me very well and the equipment I used was top notch. I  used to work an incredible amount of hours, to the point of maxing my trucking hours daily. However, they were incredibly flexible, and willing to make things work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Ron and Mike Skelton are very professional leaders

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
getting to all the clients in a timely fashion

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
typical of a large company communication is the largest challenge

I don’t recommend working there they run you very long and hard if you say anything about it you won’t be able to make a living there people there seem nice but watch it

Was highly disorganized work place, and training was inadequate.
Most of my co-workers were pleasant and helpful. On the whole it was a good learning experience.

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Truck driver 2 salaries reported	$28.81 per hour
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Local driver 1 salary reported	$29.63 per hour
Mechanic 1 salary reported	$43.00 per hour
Warehouse worker 2 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour

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