If you are looking for a job and not a career R2 Logistics is a good fit for you. One of the main selling points at R2 is EVERYONE has the opportunity to make commission. Bring on new business and run 10 loads at 8%-10% you make $1000. I watched multiple people bring on customer after customer and R2 seemed do “forget” to pay people out. Often times it took 3-5months to see any earned commissions. This is not surprising as the higher ups running this company refuse to see the value of recognizing those that go above and beyond both verbally and financially. The turnover on a monthly basis really goes to show that employees are not valued for what they are worth. I had multiple conversations with upper management and was told point blank "everyone is replaceable". The owner of this company has one goal and that is to make money for himself. He could care less about his company but will donate some money to charity to try and make himself look better. Essentially R2 Logistics is run by a group of old CH Robinson Co-workers that think they have a chance making it in the industry. I personally found that many of the people I worked with enjoyed spending most of their time after hours drinking and partying. This is not surprising as far as the industry is concerned however, it is not something I really enjoyed being surrounded with. I personally feel bad if you are a current customer that utilizes R2 Logistics. If you are thinking about applying or working for R2, I encourage you to think twice before accepting a position.
As far as company culture goes, every single employee in my office felt overworked and unappreciated. This really hurts the morale of an office and the company as a whole. The expectations that are set by upper management are also very inconsistent and unattainable. A perfect example is the standard they have for bringing on new business. They want all "POD Leaders" calling new customers on a daily basis to grow the customer base. In theory this sounds great and makes sense until you realize the amount of responsibility you have when it comes to managing your team. Every manager throughout the entire company will tell you the expectations that are set are not attainable. There is not enough time in your standard 12-hour work day to fulfill the expectations that are expected. When things are going well and you have a week where you are hitting your expected numbers there is no credit given to that manager or employee. I am thrilled I never had to take on the responsibility of a “POD Leader” as they all seem to be miserable. In an industry that is fast paced and ever changing, there is nothing wrong with setting standards and expecting employees to meet high expectations. It is true, there could be someone else who may be better suited for this position. I am not talking about those people who are not willing to rise to the challenge. I am talking about those that work tirelessly in an attempt to contribute to the success of R2 logistics. There is no recognition for that work. In fact, there is quite the opposite. It is expected that you have no work/life balance because that is what it takes to get ahead. And even when you’ve fully embraced the lifestyle needed to be successful in this company, it is never good enough. Your work is never done at the end of the day, and there is no such thing as getting into the office too early. Remember, everyone is replaceable. I believe this company will not be successful until they recognize the importance of employee worth and compensating them accordingly. If you are looking for a job where you are willing to be underpaid, overworked, and unappreciated, R2 Logistics would be a great fit for you.
