Good benefits overshadowed by high turnover and poor communication - CDL Driver Brenntag Employee Review

1.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and PTO. Decent pay. 401k

Cons

Too many people leaving or getting let go. Over 12 (including good supervisors) in the past year. No one being replaced. Monthly meetings are repetitive and employees are not allowed to give feedback except through our direct supervisor who is usually (or acts like they are) too busy to communicate with. They say we are doing better with deliveries but that’s only because we lost over a third of our customers. They expect 100% from employees zero tolerance for error. No trust within the company. It used to be a company I was proud to work for. Now I wonder when my time for the chopping block will come.

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Pros

Remote work, decent pay, great team

Cons

Not always the best communication among different teams

2.0
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Pros

Flexible/hybrid work options depending on the team. Some strong colleagues and supportive direct managers.

Cons

-Leadership decisions lack clear rationale: Many strategic and operational decisions feel disconnected from on-the-ground realities. Initiatives are frequently rolled out without proper planning or follow-through, creating confusion and rework. -Top-down culture with limited transparency: Communication around major decisions is often vague or inconsistent, leaving employees unclear on priorities and direction. -Internal politics over performance: Advancement and influence can depend more on alignment with leadership than on results or impact. This slows execution and discourages initiative. -Inconsistent recognition and growth opportunities: Performance management can feel constrained, with limited differentiation for top performers. Career progression is unclear and often slow. -Cost-driven decisions at the expense of people: Many choices appear focused on short-term financial outcomes rather than long-term employee development or operational effectiveness. Lack of cohesive strategy: Teams operate in silos with shifting priorities, making it difficult to execute effectively or build momentum.

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