Working at PLS Logistics Services in Pittsburgh, PA: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Pittsburgh, PA Area

"I have worked for PLS for a few months and to sum it up, it was nothing as expected. False hope for growth. Poor compensation and commissions Poor leadership."

"It's a good company - very stable and so on."

"This company is a difficult work environment, the managers are nice, but no room for growth."

What do you like about working at PLS Logistics Services?

"It is a really young workforce. So - if you like that - then that is a plus. Some account executives make alot of money."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask as many questions as possible during interview. Do research on the industry before you committing to anything. You can be a great salesman, know alot about logistics, and fail miserably here. Good Luck!"

What don't you like about working at PLS Logistics Services?

"Unprofessional atmosphere....if you make a mistake you will get screamed at, made fun of, harrassed. Management does not teach you....they tell you what you did wrong sometimes but never how to fix itFavoritism is evidentThey expect you to work 55-60 hours a week but only pay a salary (at first, then commission)40 minutes away from cityNo job securityBuilding a book of business is based off of luck and favoritism....If you look at every successful account executive, you will see one of those two traits.One week you can make a ton of money, next week you can owe PLS money (due to commission on a draw structure)Your success is determined by truck drivers at times....if a driver misses a pick up or deliver that you schedule for a customer, you can loose that customer when it is not your fault"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Police things better. Enforce rules and make it a professional atmosphere. I understand it is stressful, difficult work, but you can still have fun while being professional. I was being made fun of and told my manager and he did nothing about it. I am not trying to talk down on the company, it could be very successful just need to take a step back and look at yourself. Tell employees upfront about the 55-60 hour work weeks.Pay AET's a little moreHave an exit process. So many people quit, have them take a survey or an exit interview to find out what went wrong.Stop luring people in to the company by saying you play basketball, air hockey, and play wii. This is not true after the first two weeks.Stay in touch with new hires. The process when I was there is you throw them out on the floor and then check in with them a week afterwards, then don't talk to half of them again for a month or two."