truck driver

shop assistant

camionneur

journeyperson

heavy equipment mechanic

Bizi Transport

This company might be good for drivers just starting out, but it’s not as great as it used to be. In the beginning, there was a lot of work, but after a while, things got tough.

Dispatch: Dispatchers mostly try to be professional, but when it’s time for a reset, they sometimes split up your 72-hour reset time or don’t get you a hotel. Under the oilfield rule, we’re supposed to get a 72-hour reset after 21 days on the job, but don’t expect a real break or much time away from your truck. You could end up staying in your truck for over six weeks with limited shower and laundry stops.

Maintenance: Getting things fixed isn’t always quick. I reported issues like air leaks on trailers and ABS lights that were ignored for months. They also use lower-quality tires and parts, and sometimes they tell you to just keep an eye on the coolant if there’s a radiator leak.

CO2 Training: The CO2 course was mostly company talk and only a few hours on actual CO2 safety. More time was spent on stories about the owner and family than on practical CO2 training.

Waiting Time: If you’re waiting with no load, don’t expect automatic pay. I had to ask for pay on layover or breakdown time, and sometimes my waiting hours went unpaid. If you make a set amount in a day, any extra waiting time might be unpaid due to how they calculate things.

Supervisors: Most supervisors were helpful if you called for assistance. But some former drivers now in supervisor roles don’t have much experience, which can be frustrating.

Unkept Promises:
"Year-round work” didn’t mean steady work, and there was unpaid downtime.
Promises about new trucks or staying busy didn’t match my experience. After CO2 training, I waited six weeks at home with no work despite weekly reassurances.

Recommendations:
New drivers: It’s okay to start here.
Experienced drivers: Consider other options; this might not be worth your time.

Overall, this place has some good parts, but there’s a lot that could be better for keeping experienced drivers around.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good group of guys for the most part, the owner leads by example, you'll see him in the shop changing tires and working on the equipment. Trucks are all new, leases too so once you start getting up there in mileage they get swapped out for new trucks. I didn't have issues with any of the equipment, report it and it gets fixed (you actually have to report it, the healing fence doesn't work) dispatch is good and understanding, they'll do their best to keep you as busy (bizi) as you like to be, they aren't pushy or annoying. All and all a good company in my opinion, I'd go back if personal circumstances were different.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I didn't find it stressful. A good friend of mine is still there on his 3rd or 4th year and he doesn't complain about it at all

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Inclusive, they train you on new tasks. Mechanics are helpful. Most guys try to work as a team not as individuals. The s####y guys weed themselves out by being what they are, it gets noticed and they don't last. You have an assigned unit so the guys all take pride in what they do, rarely cleaning up someones mess (pretty much emergency situations/ family situations or break downs) s### happens, never perfect...

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Grab a load, drop a load, keep dispatch updated at all times and you're golden/ they're prepared to give you more loads..

Typically really easy going when I was there. I learned a lot about things like parts sourcing and Stuff like that. The people I worked with were top notch and I really enjoyed that. Management is ok but sometimes I felt like there were too many people making decisions that effected things that made the job more difficult than it needed to be. The culture is very busy and you don’t get a lot of down time. Even when it was slow it was hard to take time off due to the wages being a little low for the industry and my position. Hardest part was having to work away a lot more than originally hired for. The best part of the job was the people, and I’ve never seen an owner throw on coveralls and work with us from time to time which happened there usually with a good lunch too. Seriously not a 40 hour a week type job 50 hours or more all the time. You can make a lot of money if you can dedicate a lot of time.

So worked there for 2.5 years.  At the beginning the company was great.  I could see myself staying long time there.  However, 2019 pay was ok, could have been a little bit better but by the end of 2019 the rate of pay dropped and you were getting less and working longer.  Then promise pay was going to go up.  Hahahaha nope rate of pay went down and further to the end of 2020 the  rate for the same work was down even more.  No chain up pay..  ask you lie on logbook.   Then the management has even gotten to the point where they yell, don't take your view points into consideration.  Originally worked 3 weeks on 1 week off.  Never had a issue  then last year it was always a problem for days off.  Slip seating now.  Not the greatest hotels for showers.  If you go here be prepare for them to lie through there teeth.  Won't explain why I am no longer there but go find another company.  You will thank me for it.  

 I have Zero bad to say about this previous employer,  they're pay stubs were crystal clear. For a new company in the patch, it's nice to know they're main goal is safety .
 You get home almost when you want. They are so flexible,  great training.  Dispatchers are your soul of the company. They should have more control on emergencies. 
To us as a driver, a flat tire is the end of the world.  Because I've had pretty bad ones and some good Dispatchers   ' if you called me , you can call for tires shop. Lol.
  I'm not or are no longer using my own dime on fuel etc. 
 Bizi., is a reputable company. Amd they do care. 
 So thank you I learned something  every day on the road,
 You just try to stay out of they're way on the highway.lol. 

Like most companies they will tell you what you want to hear to sign on. But after that. It's basically down hill. The office staff only cares about the bottom dollar. Nothing more. Communication between all office personnel is seriously lacking. The frac dispatch is hands down the worst dispatch I've ever seen. Texting people for a job instead of calling them. Even getting tires on your truck is like pulling teeth. Getting proper repairs is almost impossible. If its not crucial to the truck running or won't put you out of service on an inspection. Then good luck getting it fixed. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
They purchased new equipment. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management is chaos, which in term creates chaos in all other areas of the company. Literally, the operations manager calls himself “Captain Chaos”. Take advantage of foreign drivers and can’t keep dispatchers. Reputation proceeds themselves and it ain’t good. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Chaotic and toxic office environment, shop isn’t much better. Management thinks they are awesome, mechanics the same. Heard at one time it was a good company, but far from that now.

Did work for them on chemical division for about 2 months. Was mainly going from Edmonton to Fort Mckay. Truck and equipment was nice. Didn’t like winter tires on my truck. Had to move my stuff out of the truck before going on days off so someone could use it. Didn’t like the app for the daily report. It was asking it several times a day. I left the company because I didn’t like hauling chemical. I was tired of trucking,  no shower and no time to eat a decent meal, no life balance. Now I’m back on trucking and yes I did apply for them again.

The lack of knowledge and skills from 8 out of 10 of the drivers here will set you back in your chair.
They will do anything to make you precieve and think there different and they care. The truth is they care less than anyone you ever worked for. I heard all the behind the scenes conversations here.
All that matters is a ××× in a seat and pushing every load out possible. 
Iv been in all there yards its the same merry-go round. Save your time and your dignity.

I have been in the trucking industry for 25 years and this is the best place I have ever worked for I would recommend that anyone who is looking for a great rewarding career in the industry definitely apply to this company.  The management is top notch they have nothing but the best interests of the driver at the front of their agenda if you have any questions they will give you the answer . Like I said if you  want a great career apply here

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