Our name reflects our passion, our purpose and our commitment to regain our role as leaders in the industry; freight is our business and in our name. We will work to keep our promises to you with every shipment, every day. read more
YRC Freight Company Culture
YRC Freight Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.3/5
YRC Freight's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
CGender
CProfessional Development
CCompensation
C-Office Culture
DYRC Freight CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Darren Hawkins
45 /100
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Diversity at YRC Freight
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at YRC Freight have rated Perks And Benefits, Professional Development, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at YRC Freight
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at YRC Freight have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
YRC Freight eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-42
YRC Freight employees are -42% more likely to recommend YRC Freight as a great place to work
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 65% | Detractors |
Working at YRC Freight
Working at YRC Freight is rated below average by 397 employees, across various culture dimensions. YRC Freight employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting YRC Freight’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at YRC Freight was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at YRC Freight
F
Overall Company Culture at YRC Freight is rated F
Last updated 2 days ago
Bottom
5%
YRC Freight ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
YRC Freight Employee Reviews
Out of 286 YRC Freight employee reviews, 43% were positive. The remaining 57% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping YRC Freight improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 43% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 57% |
Positive Reviews From YRC Freight Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a 2 step process and very easy
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?OUr DEI was one of the best in the industry
- What are some of the best things about your team?Great place to work the atmosphere was great
Constructive Feedback From YRC Freight Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?No communication between executive leadership of YRC and The Teamster President
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Would have been great to have found people in certain places that knew how to run a business
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Exactly what they did go out of business because they had no clue how to run a business. But it did last longer than I thought it would after they bought roadway Express
YRC Freight Company Information
YRC Freight Mission, Vision & Values
YRC Freight Mission Statement
Our name reflects our passion, our purpose and our commitment to regain our role as leaders in the industry; freight is our business and in our name. We will work to keep our promises to you with every shipment, every day.
YRC Freight Vision Statement
We are the carrier of choice, delivering world-class safety with the most respected employees and brand in the industry
YRC Freight Values
- SAFETY FIRST
- PEOPLE
- RESPECT
- INTEGRITY
- HARD WORK MATTERS
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | yrc.com/ |
YRC Freight Competitors
YRC Freight competitors include XPO, Kenco, Exel, and Oracle. YRC Freight ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how YRC Freight compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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YRC Freight Employees
397 employees at YRC Freight have reviewed YRC Freight across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 397 YRC Freight employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at YRC Freight are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at YRC Freight, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at YRC Freight are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 397 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at YRC Freight are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at YRC Freight believe the environment at YRC Freight is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at YRC Freight is moderate. About 28% of the employees at YRC Freight work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at YRC Freight are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
YRC Freight employees generally work 10.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at YRC Freight report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
61% of YRC Freight employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
YRC Freight employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
66% of YRC Freight employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining YRC Freight - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining YRC Freight is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. YRC Freight employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
YRC Freight KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of YRC Freight's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 YRC Freight employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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YRC Freight CEO & Leadership
YRC Freight CEO - Darren Hawkins
45 /100
Darren’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Darren in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Darren Hawkins’s employees rank YRC Freight in the Bottom 45% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 30% for Compensation. Hawkins is generally unpopular with YRC Freight employees, but ranks especially low with African American/Black employees, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and employees in the Operations department. However, employees with Entry Level experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
YRC Freight Leadership
The YRC Freight Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Darren Hawkins, Sr. Vice President Sales and Marketing Haitz Tim, and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Phil Gaines
Darren Hawkins CEO / President
Darren Hawkins serves as the CEO / President of YRC Freight.
Phil Gaines Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Phil Gaines serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of YRC Freight. Phil started at YRC Freight in... read more
Dan Renftle Vice President Operations
Dan Renftle serves as the Vice President Operations of YRC Freight. Dan started at YRC Freight in October of 2014. Dan... read more
Thomas Brandson VP Operations
Thomas Brandson serves as the VP Operations of YRC Freight.
David Hornady Vice President Sales
David Hornady serves as the Vice President Sales of YRC Freight. David started at YRC Freight in January of 2015. David... read more
Jim Ferguson VP Marketing
Jim Ferguson serves as the VP Marketing of YRC Freight.
Yvette Yuen Executive Director
Yvette Yuen serves as the Executive Director of YRC Freight.
Howard Moshier Area Director of Operations
Howard Moshier serves as the Area Director of Operations of YRC Freight.
YRC Freight Salaries
How much does YRC Freight pay?
How much do people at YRC Freight get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at YRC Freight is $130,980, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,773, or $62 per hour.
At YRC Freight, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,643 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,159 annually. Average YRC Freight salaries by department include: Communications at $104,066, Sales at $144,669, Operations at $96,556, and Product at $161,192. Half of YRC Freight salaries are above $129,773.
147 employees at YRC Freight rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 440 ratings) while 143 employees at YRC Freight rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 147 ratings).
Salaries contributed from YRC Freight employees include job titles like Business Analyst, Operations Manager, and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from YRC Freight employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $128k | $128k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $307k | $307k | 100th Percentile |
$130,980*
Average Compensation
$129,773*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
YRC Freight Salaries by City
YRC Freight Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at YRC Freight
Diverse employees at YRC Freight score the company 38/100 across various culture categories, placing YRC Freight in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at YRC Freight across various culture dimensions.
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YRC Freight Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
YRC Freight PTO
YRC Freight's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. YRC Freight's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding YRC Freight
Who is the CEO of YRC Freight?
YRC Freight CEO is Darren Hawkins, their score by employees is 45
What is YRC Freight eNPS?
The eNPS for YRC Freight is -42
What is the salary for DevOps in YRC Freight?
DevOps average salary in the US is 122k
What are the salaries in the Finance in YRC Freight?
The average salaries for Finance in YRC Freight is 111k
Who are YRC Freight competitors?
YRC Freight main competitors are XPO, Kenco, Exel, Oracle
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