RoadOne Intermodal Logistics reviews

warning: Never seen so much disconnect between a recruiter and ops than at RoadOne.

Q: Anyone have any information about Roadone running out of the NJ/NY port? I did a search but couldn't find any solid info.

A: Roadone is roadlink after they went bankrupt it's a decent company and they will hire anyone literally anyone

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I was signed on to roadone in jacksonville fl. My check was so up and down it was not pleasant. 3 weeks net would be 7 to 900 and seemed like once a month I would hit 1500 or so.

I work for Road One (Roadlink). Every company will have pros and cons. 

#1 Even though there's no forced dispatch you shouldn't go in thinking that you can pick and choose your loads everytime. Everything is 1st come 1st serve unless you're on a dedicated route. Btw, there aren't any "official" dedicated runs, but if you can manage your time very well then you can get to your destination and back everyday for the next pick up. So dedicate'ish. On the open board just expect to get a mix of light and heavy stuff. 

#2 The income quote is a fair estimate provided that the work is there. Like every company there will be peaks and lows in this regard.

#3 CSX, Road One, and other intermodal companies are pretty much the same. The main thing that you'll have to ask yourself is if you want to deal with the rail yards AND intermodal equipment. Sometimes you'll be sitting there all day trying to "flip" a chassis, or if the billing wasn't processed, or simply waiting on a train to get there and unload. Every yard has a personality that you'll have to learn to Live with. I can say that Road One does NOT pay detention at the rail. Forget whatever a recruiter will say regarding this. However, if a shipper detains you then after 2.25hrs you'll earn it. Yes, the clock starts after 2hrs but it's paid in 15min increments so in reality it's 2.25hrs.

I've heard that CSX equipment is worse than Pacer ones. In any case, you'll learn to be a mechanic regarding these chassis for the sole reason of avoiding waiting in the Roadability line to get it fixed by their mechanics. Some yards are better/faster than others regarding this - again, personality. You'll also learn to absolutely HATE 10R/20 tires lol. They blow like they were made for it. The heavier the load the more likely it'll happen (which is another reason o/o's tend to avoid the heavy crap). Put air in the tires or not - it seems not to matter.

I could go on and on but like I said before, the main thing you have to consider is if you want to deal with the equipment. Companies like Road One don't own it, and therefore aren't responsible for maintaining it. CSX might be different since they literally have equipment with their name on it, but as I mention before, I've heard that they don't maintain theirs any better than Pacer does. Road One does try to give you all the supplies you'll need for minor fixes like lights, grommets, wiring for the lights, mudflaps, crank handles, gladhands+seals, and zip ties. The only reasons to go to roadability are flat/bad tires, abs, missing lock pins, expired/missing inspection sticker/paperwork, and some other major stuff.

Spoke with a RoadOne driver out of the Baltimore terminal. According to him, it's a little slow right now and he's only doing 2 loads a day. He's still netting $1800 after cost to the truck. Also said that there is a ton of work here in the Jersey area but the guys up here don't want to do it. Sometimes Baltimore has to send help to the Jersey terminal to help move loads.