MPG helps but its not a big factor, its all about running, miles miles miles. This class action case was initiated by Robert Boulter and co-counsel in 2017 on behalf of driver Thomas Huddleston against Oklahoma based trucking giant John Christner Trucking (JCT) and arises out of its lease purchase You obviously think that if you list your name, no matter what the issue is or who is to right or wrong, that you must be right, and anyone who doesn't do this, must be wrong, according to you that is. You'd better be willing to put in the hard work that it requires to succeed. Please select the number of verifiable months youve been driving professionally using your Class A CDL within the last 3 years. Munich, German Mnchen, city, capital of Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. I haven't worked there in years, but I can walk in there and go all over there building visiting and they all beg me to come back to work. They told me i wasnt a fit for the company, , , Hmmmm and there turn over rate isnt what they say, if they have 30- 40 drivers a week in orentation a week, and they have only 1000 trucks if that, there turnover is 50%, do the math well if you are going to go there ask them how you pick out the truck that you are going to have to pay for. If you tell a dispatcher they are lazy, they will cry to safety. JCT Trucks are Equipped for Driver Comfort. Other common formats are first '.' last (ex. Cameras in cab? Fill out the form below and a recruiter will contact you shortly. They have the freightI'd stay out a good 3 weeks to make a pretty good living. Every company has its issues - some are worse than others. You must be a member in order to leave a comment. You will see comments from such drivers who still worked for them, such as Jeff Baird, who had a different experience than I. John Christner Trucking, LLC uses 5 email formats. well nothing against jeff but they must have had better trucks to choose from cause i just went thru orientation and the way that they do it is by how you score on the smith test that they give you. I spent 4 yrs and 9 months trying to make it work, spent no extra money, on time deliveries, a good driver with 19 yrs. I know, that no matter how bad a trucking company is, different drivers will get treated differently than others. Duke of Bavaria. Wants you to sign an agreement during orientation without Let an attorney advise you and help you P.S. They want to talk about honesty among the company but when you have scheduled time off and they call you and tell you that another driver has a family emergency can you relay there load and you do it then find out lo and behold there is no family emergency they were just going home. We have the right trucks, the right freight, the right people. This company does not care at all for the Drivers it has, they just want to process more drivers thru orientation to put butts in the seat. 4 Years I believe, if a person like me cannot coexist with these people, no one can! Names to remember, who will screw you any chance they get here: Keith Salley(DM Supervisor), Royce Sharpe(Personal Driver Liason to/from the Shop), Sheila Bane(LP Contracts), Jerry Gomez(VP Operations), and Marty Means(Keith's Supervisor). If you have no home and want a truck to live in, you might consider them but I know i would not recommend it. YOU GUY'S GOT ALOT OF NERVE TO CRY ABOUT TRUCKS AN JCT, LOOK WHAT HE HAS AN WHAT YOU HAVE, IF YOU GUY'S KNEW SO MUCH ABOUT TRUCKING, WHY AREN'T YOU LIKE JOHN CHRISTNER, AN HAVE YOUR OWN TRUCKING COMPANY, INSTEAD OF CRYING ON WHAT DISPATCHERS ARE DOING TO YOU Curious Job Seeker. the rest is my time. To Stanley 0909, I am so sorry you had to go through all that at JCT. nope didnt do that either. Featured review. Also, it is quite rude when legal comes in and starts discussing things that are borderline if not over the line sexual harrassment because she thinks it is cute. John Christner founded JCT in 1986 with only 2 trucks. June 30, 2014 I called john mollory and ask him that they get the fire report back? Then they put the truck back in the bullring and watch out new driver because they hadn't fixed that truck let you get out on the road and oops guess what? At which point your information will be taken out of our database. Since 1986, JCT has provided decades of quality refrigerated freight services, producing generations of satisfied customers. Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by tuckerthe trucker, Oct 5, 2018. To Sam P., A John Christner Trucking truck on Interstate 65 in Sellersburg, Ind. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. John Christner Trucking pays an average salary of $63,571 per year or $30.56 per hour. so is that like 12 payments wasted on a truck that he was told he had to take. I am the man working for his company, living in a rented mobile home and not able to develop the home site I purchased and he is buying $300, 000 worth of TOYS! However, this can affect how you are able to interact with our site as well as other websites. Ive survived 22 years in the marine corps the evacuation of vietnam and desert storm this ### you all are complaining about is childsplay. It is one rip off after another. I was able to obtain my degree and pursue my dream career. Feb 17, 2022 Dubuque, Iowa-based Hirschbach Motor Lines announced the acquisition of Sapulpa, Oklahoma-based refrigerated carrier John Christner Trucking. 5+ Years, Please select ALL of your current, valid drivers licenses. When John Senior run the show he took care of the drivers when his son's & daughter took over well you got what you got certain people mention in some of these letter is speaking the truth about certain individuals working there they take care of the buddies in the circle and they do not respect the employees at all, I once drove for these people and worked my butt off doing there loads and had a family emergency as in death in the family they wanted me to run a load and I said if my family does not mean anything then you can get me load to the yard at Sapulpa, OK the dispatcher was a p**ck and as usually they rest of them back them up, But what was surprising was when I got the phone call from John Christner himself and said take your time and I took a week off for my family when I called back in I done a few more loads then they started on me all the dispatcher jacking me around so I told them I need to come in to the shop and I turned my truck keys into MR Christner himself that is when you could walk in and Johns office was the first you past on the left. Visit our personal injury site. This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They are ###. John Christner Trucking, LLC Receives Honors for Safety, Avoid John Christner Trucking's Lease Purchase Program. Contact Who is John Christner Trucking, LLC Headquarters 19007 W Hwy 33, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, 74067, United States Phone Number (918) 227-1600 Website www.johnchristner.com Revenue $246.4M Industry Freight & Logistics Services Transportation The people who run the orientation and speak at the orientation preach about how we all have to be respectful and professional. Since 1986, JCT has provided decades of quality service and has produced generations of satisfied customers. And amazing how they have a habit of hiring unexperienced driverscan we say gee thats more $ in their banks because every sucker they get to take the hook they WILL profit from. Then you have 5 minutes to pick out a truck that you cant even start until after you pick it out and you dont even get to test drive until after you have signed the lease and your going back to the hotel to get your stuff and be dispatched. 10 West Market Street, Suite 1400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (317) 637-1777 Facsimile: (317) 687-2414 There are a few companies that will actually sell you a truck and hand you the tiltle in as little as 18 months, it might be 6 years old but it will be yours. As a matter of fact, I have a new handle for you: "Sky Rockets in Flight", since you seem to be forever changed by your " afternoon delight" rendezvous with Mr. Baird. Today is April 25, 2011 My husband and I have been planning to buy our own truck and lease it on with the company for a few more months. Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for John Christner Trucking, LLC of Sapulpa, OK. Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. I told him I appreciate the opportunity he gave me to work for him and that all do respect to him I cannot work with those who seek to try and make me go broke I do not bend down or over for anybody he asked me who it was that was doing it and then he walked them out the door to let them know, Now I here things like this and I see it through other drivers eyes. Let me tell you one thing about this so called JCT who claims to treat their drivers fair, let me go on the record and tell you all that is so much bullcrap, they had me set to fail since day one. By the end of the first You will also notice that there is a driver who NEVER worked for JCT but, not surprisingly, still has an opinion of them, and feels he must share it with everyone, like Tootall Sam. Our . the great tom laundry sid a quitter never wins and a winner never quits which are you? Myself, regardless if the posted speed allows me to do 75, our trucks are governed at 68. Bob Barnes, RD Barnes Trucking, LLC. Terms | There are also those drivers that need or want too much home time to be in a lease program. Now keep in mind this is 1099 contract. This is to the mechanic who presently works for John Christner Trucking. TOO, Truck in the yard and ignore your best interests. This guy, Royce, as well as Sheila Bane, and Keith Sally, are all the same. I was talking about the shop's driver's liason, Royce Sharpe, not the mechanics in the shop. Exceptional service. that tells you alot of how good the program is. The money was good and I didn't have any issues with my truck but I couldn't deal with the people in the office or the shop. Firstly, if you are someone who never has an opposing view on anything, and allows people to "walk" all over you constantly and use you as a doormat, you'll be very happy working for John Christner Trucking. You must understand exactly what you will (Truck Payment/Fuel/Insurance/etc) ***Disclaimer*** I am not making money from this. You know the type. ( which I wasn't loaded when I quit) from jct. The operations debt how ever is prone to making racist coments playing games and not treating there drivers with any respect starting with kieth sall and his cronies such as but not limited to mitch the boyer.running there drivers illigaly is something they do constantly they have been operating with impunity.there is no open door policyif you have a problem they will kick you off the property. Apply. Granted, not everything is great all the time. 2 Years So not only do they get $ from the previous driver but they are now collecting from the new driver. Frequently Asked Questions about John Christner Trucking How is John Christner Trucking rated? Glad you got spit out the bottom. In 13 yrs of OTR, I have never experienced such rude and demeaning behavior, directed at truck drivers, as I have with John Christner Trucking. Any company has its good and bad, its what YOU make of your time with them, that makes you money, I worked for them for 5 months ( jan 2009-may 2009) and I couldn't bear it anymore. How wonderful of you! If your mail is going to your home or a P.O box in your state you can sue John Christner Trucking in your state because that is where is base out of. Traded up for new truck with e-logs and lowered my fuel cost by 20% but lowered my mileage so I still only cleared on average of $415 per week for 12 weeks. Knight transportation hire me and went to orientation knight came up to me and told me that they can't hire me because John Christner sent a report back to us. Privacy | JUST STOP BLAMING YOUR SITUATION ON THESE COMAPNIES, PAY YOUR BILLS! All of these people encouraged us to do this. ask them to bomb the truck with something to get rid of the cigarette smell. after running 18 hrs to get this ld and getting to a truckstop to lay it down, they blew the qualcom up and after not answering the thing they started calling my phone. "then you'll be very happy working for John Christner Trucking, because that's how they treat everybody who walks in their doors, like they have nowhere else to go and are so desperate that they'll bend over and say, "Thank you sir, may have another? John Christner Trucking . Headquarters 19007 W Hwy 33, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, 74067, United States (918) 227-1600 John Christner Trucking, LLC Profile and History John Christner Trucking, LLC provides truck transportation services. I've trucked since 1974. Sure the company is going to make money, thats why they are in business. I have been with (JCT) for 1 year and 3 months i drove L2774 for over 1 year and 1 month everything was fine until June 2, 2014 the right super single blow out on the drives and the rim caught on fire wild I was pulling over. well, can tell ya this i am glad that i never got the chance to drive for them, i have a very clean record, good csa, no moving violations, no accidents. They treat their drivers like crap yet without these drivers how would they get loads delivered and their paychecks? and 2.8 million miles under my belt. for the entire time i was there. Recruiters are their to get you into orientation, and orientation is their to get you into the truck, but it is up to you whether you want to stay or go. JCT was started in 1986 by the John Christner. They have not changed a bit since I escaped! John Christner Trucking. jumping from one bad lease to another, who is really to blame, when you could have easily gotten a company job..?? Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. but hey they said he could upgrade to a better truck after 90 days. I attended orientation @ JCT in Feb 2009. I might as well have stayed with the first ####### dispatcher I had. jane.doe@johnchristner.com ) and last (ex. Company Type For Profit. you have rights what ever state you live in. super single tire was very bad. Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport. go to Truckers Libertyalliance on facebook, join and help up crack down on worthless companys oh the rate for completing the lease with JCT is about 5 a year from what i can get, I called Shannon and request the same thing he told me we are not going to give you anything, go get attorney. I will say this, their lease IS easier to quit than a cell phone contract. Arizona's Premier Medical Malpractice Law Firm Since 1983, Arizonas Premier Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Law Firm, At Snyder & Wenner, we believe in keeping trucking companies accountable for negligent practices that endanger the public. John Noble Direct: 918-347-2349 johnnoble@jctlogistics.com. I do not believe they understand the meaning of these words. As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Have fun never owning anything again with that collection on your record. The desire to return me It's probably a good thing that you parted ways with them because you definitely aren't JCT material. I just thought is was a shame, that you named by name, and wrote derogatory information about some truly dedicated people, because your lack of ability, and then so shamefully you hide behind a keyboard, and afraid to take responsibility for your post Jeff Baird. Zip Class A CDL Experience Please select ALL of your current, valid driver's licenses CDL A CDL B CDL C Send me job offers Oct 5, 2018 #2 drvrtech77 Road Train Member 11,738 100,486 Mar 20, 2010 0 he said yes a mater fact I did get it Terrance. CDL Grad, No Experience In addition, Jeff Baird, I never said you threatened me. My dispatcher called me every name in the book and then put me to his supervisor and basically the same thing happen again. You pay about $1000 week for lease with good miles. As I have you may have realized, I was not happy with JCT. They gave me no grief routed me back to Sapulpa and I was on my way home in days. I treat people the way I would like to be treated, with respect. JCT gave false statements to knight Transportation and other Company I have apply for. I could give you dime for those running now! MY NAME IS SAM MITCHELL, CB HANDLE "TOOTALL FROM BIRMINGHAM, AL., I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF RUNNING WITH JEFF BAIRD TODAY ACROSS ARIZONA, AN NEW MEXICO, WE STOPPED AT THE LAST EXIT IN AZ., BOUGHT SOME SMOKES AT THE TEE PEE SHOP ON I-40 TODAY, MAY 20TH, I SEEN HIS TRUCK AN WAS ACTUALLY UP BY THE DRIVERS SEATS WITH HIM SHOWING ME SOME OF THE TOYS HE HAD INSTALLED, I BELIEVE THAT WHAT JEFF IS SAYING ABOUT JCT IS TRUE, I, TOO HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR THE BETTER PART OF 30 YEARS OFF AN ON, AN IT HAS ALOT TO DO WITH WHAT YOU PUT INTO A COMPANY AND A TRUCK TO MAKE ENDS MEET. Again Thank you all . Deltona, FL. I Need CDL Training If John Christner is your last resort, change professions. It's quite another to act as if you do. and they said that the truck had just been serviced but the oil was really black.guess i was fortunate to only have 400, 500 miles on my truck because one guy in the class had to take a freightliner with over 800, 000 miles on it. TOOTALL SAM. John Christner Trucking is Seeking Lease Purchase Drivers and Owner Operators. Orientation was a joke. 1-5 Months account before they touch it will fix anything they want and leave you in the negative. if you are not happy dont discourage others but wish them well, if you are happy shine your light on others. It gets pretty dam frustrating when you keep repeating the same problem and it is never resolved, then they make like i am not to get up set because of their negligence i miss loads. Create an account on our community. How fresh and innocent! and what gets me with alot of these companies, shippers and recievers is how they treat us drivers. I Need CDL Training John Christner Trucking Benefits: Solos Starts at to $1.20 per Mile; Teams Start at $1.25 per Mile; Fuel Surcharge paid on all miles - loaded and empty; $40/hour Detention Pay for Solos; $50/hour . if truckers wanted to do this they could control this industry. Transportation. For a truck I had, that they even agreed was appraised at $85, 000, after my lease would be up in 4.5 yrs, would have cost me $132, 000! The health plan they have isn't the best out there, but not the worse either. If you do ask them i think you will be very surprised on how they do it. Year 1 cleared about $45K, down year 2 and 3 to $25K in year 4. my husband drove for John christner twice. Solos Start at to $1.20 per Mile. 5+ Years, Please select ALL of your current, valid drivers licenses. The info I gave above is 100% factual. Now, the badto make a decent living doing this, you should be out a month running good, then take a few days off at home or wherever you want. No, i do not work for JCT. Privacy | If you have any complaints or issues that you are bothered with and would like to address them with your driver manager, or even go further up the ladder, they will pull out the, "well I have known this person for 22 yrs, and have never had a single complaint about him" card! They take your complaints as if they were winings from a cry baby. Please select the number of verifiable months youve been driving professionally using your Class A CDL within the last 3 years. I ran a volvo for a company and it was a truck that would run 105 mph if you wanted it to but i wouldnt advise it, and i would run 70-75mph all the time and it was a volvo motor a 435, and i would still get 6.2-6.4 on a good day, but if i had the box full on a 40lbs load i could still run 72mph and still run a 6.0 or 5.9mpg, the faster you can pick it up will be the faster you will get it there, and those miles add up with time. Its three in the morning and I just filled out an app and Im going for it . I would like to talk to them on a possible lease with them Jeff''s report seem good, although he and one more report was the only positive ones, so now I think I may not go to JCT but would like to get the name of a good company. Here is information on what types of personal information we receive and collect when you use and visit John Christner Trucking, and how we safeguard your information. And yes Royce is a jerk. I tried to warn people to stay away from them, but too bad you didn't see my posting last year, before you got sucked in to the hell that is JCT. We have the right trucks, the right freight, and the right people. I hope you can find peace within yourself, because life is too short to be so upset. 4:17-cv-00549-GKF-CDL). 1 Year This case was filed in U.S. Courts Of Appeals, U.S. Court Of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Christner said the company has seen continuous growth over the past two decades. As for the office staff, I love my MD she is totally amazing. Secondly, if you have no other options and feel you "have to" work for JCT, or else it's the Taco Bell for you, and a life of asking people, "Do you want 'Fire' or 'Hot' sauce with that? DO NOT CONSIDER JOHN CHRISTNER FOR A WORKABLE OPTION TO TRUCK OWNERSHIP! Cons. Cookie Policy | You can thank Charli Brown for that one. I couldn't deal with this company. John Christner Trucking We've Got The Drive You Need Apply Now Search Driver Jobs Search Office Jobs Driver Verification Integrity, Dependability, Stewardship We live by our core values and pride ourselves on the foundation that has been built for over three generations. You are using an out of date browser. I understand the company from both sides. It would be nice to read about more of the positive experiences people have had with this company. Apply. If the carrier Now as a fleet of over 800 trucks, John has had the support of many throughout the years, including his two sons Danny & Darryl. How you get along with your DM (driver manager for those not in the know) is paramount to your happiness and success in the program. John Christner Trucking does not have this! OPERATORS who want to make good money with a great company Very high percentage take home with load volume even in the worst market conditions . He really knows nothing of what he speaks but still acts like he's an expert and his opinion is not only the only one that's worth anything, but if you disagree, then he'll insult you by calling you a winer, a crybaby, whatever. The average employee at John Christner Trucking makes $79,380 per year, which is quite competitive for its location and industry. If you go into a trucking company expecting to be told the truth then you need to find a different business to go into. You spend 5 days in class hearing one person after another come into the class and speak. We appreciate your time! I got little to no sleep from impossible loads and frustration. For example, we all know how cold it is outside in the winter time and we do not want to have to walk all the way to the bathroom so we piss outside of our trucks and the men end up having three balls in there throat and us ladies can just plain cut glass. Yeah, the days of JCT's solo teams are over. He said what are you gonna do then I said not sure but I do know trucks are not in my future and hung up. As a driver's wife. Our commitment to supporting both our customers and team members success is prioritized through continuous growth opportunities and mutualrespect. Verified customer. File a complaint to John Christner Trucking, John Christner Trucking - TRYING TO GET PAID, John Christner Trucking - They lied to me and tried to fire me after an accident, John Christner Trucking - The managers didn't care about the employees, if it didn't concern the job, John Christner Trucking reviews & complaints. Number of Personal Injury Cases Filed Against Trucking Company - Motor Vehicle Lawsuits; John Christner Trucking: 6: Contrans Group: 6: FedEx Corp. 6: Groendyke Transport Inc. 5: TransForce Inc. 5: Trans-System Inc. 5: Ruan Transportation Management Systems: 5: Dayton Freight Lines: 5: NFI Industries: 4: United Road Services: 4: Universal . I don't have a problem with there leasing deal. I never doubted Jeff's experience with them. You all need to grow up! Leaked News! John Christner Trucking delivers merchandise from the processors to distribution centers, which then deliver the items to grocery stores. Have legal questions about what you should in a truck accident? Grow up, JEFF BAIRD LEASE OPERATOR JOHN CHRISTNER TRUCKING! 5 hours later john mollory told me to call Shannon Crawley its out of his hand now. I'm going federal court on they ###. Details subject to change. What's the deal then .I hear alotta of bad news bears drivers leaving there. I felt at first, and still do, that this company needed to be exposed and revealed as the company they truly are. The reason I don't choose to reveal mine is because I have heard of trucking companies, JCT included, who've added negative remarks on former drivers DAC reports, simply because the driver complained about them. Be agreeing to. 6-11 Months You can also choose to opt-out of any future communication by clicking unsubscribe. (918) 227-1600 Get Directions 19007 W Highway 33 Sapulpa, OK 74066 Is this your business? Iowa-based Hirschbach Motor Lines has acquired John Christner Trucking, a refrigerated carrier based in Sapulpa. Huddleston claims in a court filing that John Christner Trucking "exercised complete control" over all his activities relating to driving for the company. I have been driving a truck for 15 years and the one thing that i can say about trucking is that there are no trucking companies that are perfect. I will not take that kind of abuse, especially if we are all supposed to be working on the same team. and they up and said i was not a fit for the company just because i asked how many titles had they handed out in the past 3 years of the trucks they leased. Hundreds of drivers maintain that John Christner Trucking did not provide accurate settlements and many weeks. 2 Years John Christner Trucking insights Based on 104 survey responses Areas for improvement Fair pay for job Trust in colleagues Sense of belonging Productive and challenging Independent Contractor (Current Employee) - Sapulpa, OK - October 20, 2022 Nice lanes and plenty of loads. For every person who is complaining about JCT you need to take a look at other companies because they are no different. Pop.