Bison Transport Employee Reviews

Decent pay and benefits overall a decent company to work over the road cross border with. In Canada kinda low pay. Generally always some work available

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High stress and lack of support from managers

Dispatcher (Former Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 25 November 2023

The job was stressful, with little manager support. A 12-hour workday is a very inefficient system. Additionally, the volume of incoming phone calls is so high that it's impossible to perform other tasks, and managers closely monitor this. Managers roam around the office pretending to work.

Cons

Long hours

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Owner/Operator (Current Employee) - Brampton, ON - 2 November 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Timely pay cheque and they follow safety What is the most stressful part about working at the company?They don’t have good planning and always change yours plans without letting you know. Pay short miles via their own BT miler instead of PC miler . What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Work environment is respectful but they want there drivers to work 6 days a week What is a typical day like for you at the company?Always ready to face new challenges. Don’t know what they are going to plan

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Stressful

Owner/Operator (Former Employee) - Mississauga, ON - 28 October 2023

Very unprofessional at every post they are only good at sending emails to a driver that's on the road driving and expect u read it but they will not call u, like I said ur not going to be dealing with one person ur going to have deal with 7 people to deal with the problem but don't forget they could be more because there at least 20 to 30 people working in the office but can fix one simple problem so ur gonna have to go though 7 people at least.

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Don’t do it

Operations (Former Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 19 October 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The free Lunches in the summer What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Micro management , no work/ home balance . You have to beg for a raise What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Stressful and tense , everyone looks miserable What is a typical day like for you at the company?Leaving in tears because of the lack of support from your superior

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Based on 154 survey responses

What people like

Clear sense of purpose
Inclusive work environment
Ability to meet personal goals

Areas for improvement

Fair pay for job

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Truck Driver (Current Employee) - Windsor, ON - 14 October 2023

Good Company to Work. Distance is the problem. Starting morning and finishing in the evening. Plenty of time to rest. Managers and supervisors are very helpfull.

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Great place

Invoicing Clerk (Former Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 11 October 2023

Great place to work, enjoyed my time there! Very accommodating. Would work there again. Steady days. Worked from home. Good management. No weekends in that position

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Great in many ways, very disrespectful of assigned trucks been your home.

Professional Driver (Current Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 11 October 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The right To decide if you or the weather is fit to drive. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The micromanagement of how you drive… three different sensors sending information back to the safety department. The governed to 62 mph even in the states where speed limit is 80 mph Take a day off at home and there is a good chance a regional driver will be taking your assigned truck for the time you are off and leave it dirty. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Nice and friendly on one hand, cut throat disrespectful of the fact the assigned truck is your home 24 plus days a month. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Depends on the load and assignment of the day.

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Great place to grow your skills and receive exposure to a wide range of activities

Business Analyst (Current Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 5 October 2023

Working at Bison is fun with no two days being the same. If you’re always up for a challenge and enjoy problem solving, you’ll enjoy working at Bison. The management team wants to help your grow and you have the chance to form meaningful relationships with them.

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Good place

Mechanic (Former Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 4 October 2023

Nice corporate company to work for Pay is ok The benefits package was really goodRotating shifts so expect to work some weekends All in all good place

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Bison is a very stable and challenging place to work always looking to improve

Maintenance Supervisor (Current Employee) - Balzac, AB - 28 September 2023

Bison transport is definitely a place I would recommend working at for several reasons . They have a variety of shifts and location so you are able to pic what works for you and your family to ensure a proper work life balance. Bison looks internally for people to advance in the company and ensures that the people are given the training and coaching for there success in their next promotion with the company. Bison has and maintains a very respectful work place policy so that everyone who works here is treated with the respect they deserve. Bison has and also maintains a great work culture and ensures there are activities for everyone to participate in . Bison is always looking to improve and change to ensure the success of the company . Bison is always striving to be the best at what they do and a leaders in the industry . One very important thing that Bison provides is job security through the many challenges were are seeing right now with recessions and pandemics I have never had to worry about ifI will have a job next month or year.

Pros

great options for shifts and benefits

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Good organization with a penchant for Continuous Improvement

Maintenance Product and Procurement Specialist (Current Employee) - Winnipeg - 27 September 2023

Great culture with a diverse work force. I've learned more patterns in management structure and have also sharpened my various problem solving skillsets including SQL queries, budget vs actual reporting, VBA for automation and PowerBI, to name a few.

Pros

Focus on Learning and Development, Continuous Improvement, the gym

Cons

Haven't been here long enough to identify

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Great company to work for

Manager (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 26 September 2023

Bison is a top tier carrier and employer in the transportation industry. I had been in transportation for approx 14yrs before starting at Bison and immediately I noticed how they do things differently. They have a culture of caring about all facets - the employee's, the drivers, the customers and the safety of all we share the road with. Personally I experienced growth at a very fast rate, having opportunities to continue to grow my role over the past 6yrs with more room to continue that path.

Pros

Opportunities, work-life balance

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Way to safety cinscuence, equipment is garbage

Long Haul Truck Driver (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 22 September 2023

No more commentsBut radar recording system is ridiculous.Underpowered power inverters, 1000 watts, absolutely worse opti idle system, elog system is terribleYou are truly a number here.Gutless trucks, very bumpy and horrible ride.lane assist goes off 20 times a day.

Pros

Excellent benefits

Cons

Outway the pros

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If you thrive living the life of a gnome this job as a driver will be good for you.

Class 1 Truck Driver (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 20 September 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Steady work Good pay. Helpful staff. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Away from family. Social life will suffer. Very little job feedback What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It is very neutral. People seem uninterested in authentic feelings What is a typical day like for you at the company?Wake up. Drive. Go to sleep. Repeat

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Big company, hard work, no time off

Cross border driver (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 19 September 2023

Been here for couple of years. Office staff changes all the time, every year everyone is new. They will try to work all out of you as much as they can, maximum days on the road, but at the same time will not push you to run like crazy in matter of miles, no funny stuff ether. Very hard to get extra time off, dispatchers are useless, cant figure a simple thing out, even a very simple thing could take a day to figure out. Equipment is good, if there is a problem with it - they will fix it at the shop or on the road, no questions on that front. Maintenance dep is the best part of this company, very nice and hard working guys.If no family and want to roll across America, Bison might be good for you. For downtime such as breakdown, waiting on load, long live load (over 2 hrs) they will pay up to 6 hrs (20$ hr) a day. Which is good for not working.

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Awesome environment with lots of opportunity

Team Lead (Current Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 19 September 2023

I arrived at Bison a few months ago and so far I'm loving to work on this place. The environment with the team is awesome. My leaders are always available to support me and are always showing opportunities for me to develop myself.

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It has been great working experience . really enjoy working at Bison

Fleet Manager (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 18 September 2023

My experience with Bison transport has been amazing . In past few years i have learnt a lot about transportation. I started working with night crew and recently moved to days . Management has been very supportive and always ensures that we are on right track in achieving our goals .

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Supportive Workplace

Logistics Supervisor (Current Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 14 September 2023

My overall experience at Bison Transport is positive. My direct leader is invested in my growth and development with the company. Development opportunities can also arise and it's important within the company that you rise to the occasion!I have learned a lot about logistics & transportation after being in a completely different business for 10-years. Work place culture overall is good. Majority of co-workers are quick to jump in when things go wrong.HR team puts together free lunches during the summer months and different activities when the seasons change. What I enjoy most about working at Bison are the relationships I have built with my co-workers. You do only start with two weeks of vacation, which is pretty basic for most companies, and while there are many options for benefits, you do have to pay out of pocket depending on which option you choose.

Pros

Free lunches, co-workers

Cons

Benefits

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conducive work environment

CSR Over the road (Current Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 7 September 2023

Long day and every other day comes with different challenges.the management is very supportivecreate a welcoming onboarding experience, encourage employees to participate on different responsibilities outside their daily tasks.it's always a shock, as sometimes you might not know what's coming when someone is calling for help.most enjoyable part is helping drivers solve challenging issues on the road and making sure they're safe

Pros

access to free learning and opportunity for personal growth

Cons

less vacation time and low salary

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Fast paced environment that offers constant opportunities to learn

Manager, Risk & Governance (Current Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 30 August 2023

Bison Transport offers an environment that promotes growth on both professional and personal levels. Starting at Bison Transport with little knowledge of the industry presented challenges and a steep learning curve. I have always felt supported in my professional development at Bison and appreciate the "open door policy" Bison's leadership embrace. Bison Transport also offers tremendous opportunities for personal growth as well. There are frequent opportunities to learn about different cultures through social events and postings, catered lunches, and the diverse group of colleagues that make up the workforce.