I worked for RUSH Trucking for a few years. They are an okay company, following many of the unspoken "policies" that trucking companies follow.
I recently left the company. I had approved leave during a period when we were not hauling materials. I submitted my resignation with an effective date past the time of my approved leave. I offered my resignation during this non-work time so they would have time to find a replacement driver, and I could get my leave pay. Once I submitted my letter, I was informed by the company that I probably would not get my leave pay because once you submit your resignation they don't pay you leave. So, I didn't get any leave pay (cheap act), but they got the benefit of a heads-up to locate a new driver (professional).
I did this because it is professional and drivers do leave with one day or less notice. I didn't want to be that way, but now I wish I had. I figure I lost over $1200 in earned vacation pay. So learn from my lesson; if you decide to work for RUSH take your leave, work long enough to get that pay (2 weeks cycle) that is part of your so-called benefits, and then leave them high and dry with one day notice. Kinda like they left me.
Oh, I did check Kentucky law and there is no policy requiring companies to give you paid leave right before you resign, but this action sure showed me how little they really care about their employees. My leave pay was a tiny blip on their expense spreadsheet, but it meant a lot to me.
I worked for Rush Trucking for almost 2 years. This company will rob you blind. My paycheck was shorted almost the whole 2 years. This is not a driver oriented company. Dispatchers and managers are very disrespectful to the dirvers. The human resource department are snakes and liars. Also this company will try to write you up without a investigation.
They will believe anyone except the person who shows up to work every day for work. They will lie and look you right in the eyes.
Rush equipment is sub-standard and unkept. If you do your pre-trips like your supposed to you will go through several trucks before you find a acceptable tractor to drive. When you don't want to drive a tractor because it has issues. Your encouraged to drive it anyway. If you refuse, they are angry and they have no problem letting you know.
Rush Trucking Reviews
I worked for RUSH Trucking for a few years. They are an okay company, following many of the unspoken "policies" that trucking companies follow.
I recently left the company. I had approved leave during a period when we were not hauling materials. I submitted my resignation with an effective date past the time of my approved leave. I offered my resignation during this non-work time so they would have time to find a replacement driver, and I could get my leave pay. Once I submitted my letter, I was informed by the company that I probably would not get my leave pay because once you submit your resignation they don't pay you leave. So, I didn't get any leave pay (cheap act), but they got the benefit of a heads-up to locate a new driver (professional).
I did this because it is professional and drivers do leave with one day or less notice. I didn't want to be that way, but now I wish I had. I figure I lost over $1200 in earned vacation pay. So learn from my lesson; if you decide to work for RUSH take your leave, work long enough to get that pay (2 weeks cycle) that is part of your so-called benefits, and then leave them high and dry with one day notice. Kinda like they left me.
Oh, I did check Kentucky law and there is no policy requiring companies to give you paid leave right before you resign, but this action sure showed me how little they really care about their employees. My leave pay was a tiny blip on their expense spreadsheet, but it meant a lot to me.
I worked for Rush Trucking for almost 2 years. This company will rob you blind. My paycheck was shorted almost the whole 2 years. This is not a driver oriented company. Dispatchers and managers are very disrespectful to the dirvers. The human resource department are snakes and liars. Also this company will try to write you up without a investigation.
They will believe anyone except the person who shows up to work every day for work. They will lie and look you right in the eyes.
Rush equipment is sub-standard and unkept. If you do your pre-trips like your supposed to you will go through several trucks before you find a acceptable tractor to drive. When you don't want to drive a tractor because it has issues. Your encouraged to drive it anyway. If you refuse, they are angry and they have no problem letting you know.