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Northern Industrial Carriers Ltd

A typical day at N.I.C. started out with maintence under the instruction of the Journeyman Technicians. N.I.C. had a very large fleet of 250 trucks which needed to be recorded daily. At this position I learned how to maintain and keep records of this large fleet. I found learning all the new skills necessary for my new career an enjoyable experience. My Journeyman co-workers were pleasent and extremely good natured. Mangement at this position was rigid but I still found the work enjoyable.

Lots of interesting people to work with.  Although some departments don't get along all the time, it is a great place to work.  You will never run out of things to do, as there is so much going on everyday.  The hardest part is ensuring your meeting your deadlines, as sometimes you can get so focused with everything going on.  As well as your priorities change every other day which keeps you on your toes and always engaged.  I love the CHAOS!

They will say anything to get you in the door. Then you start to find out you're not getting paid for anything. You will not make money. It will cost you. They charge the drivers for everything. Make you take your own car up to Edmonton and won't pay for time or fuel. Expect you to sit there for free while customers load your trailer. They act like a less than average wage is partly a safety bonus so they can sting you for anything and not pay it all to you.

Many drivers get their start at NIC but soon realize the poor management, poor pay, and the Uncles and Aunts and family running the business.  They cater to the foreign worker and are bringing down the wages of hard working canadian truck drivers.  

If you are offered a job here, you're probably considered a newbie, a foreigner and you'll soon realize, you know you can do better.

the operations is decent. Safety is real good, I am comfortable with asking questions if needed and don't feel scared to refuse loads if they are unsafe.  I run a lot of miles, but that's what it takes to make money.  A lot of drivers don't like staying on the road overnight... Well why did you become a driver then. That's part of the job.

Worst place I've ever worked at in my entire life

Training is horrible. You're left to figure it out pretty much anything and everything all on your own if you don't have any experience. 

Make sure you mark down your odometer and hours of service with this company. They will rip you off any chance they can get. 
Poor management and total lack of communication within the company.

Not valued for the work you are responsible for.  Stressful environment,  getting a raise is next to impossible. 
It is a transport company that employees many foreigners to drive their trucks.
The positive this they do is give their employees an amazing Christmas Party. 

driving is my passion. I don't feel boring even driving for long period. I am good team player. I like interacting with people. I am able to work under tight deadline. I can work perfectly under minimum supervision.

Was really good company when I started there but they kept changing high up management( everybody had trouble with owner micro managing). Had a few problems with promises from management that never happened

Micro managed for terrible results and company morales. Management needs to relax and spend where it is needed to keep employees and to maintain a customer base.

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