driver

diesel mechanic

truck driver

controller

clerk

Hestony-Transport

What is the best part of working at the company?
A sense of satisfaction,when I deliver goods safely and on time and the roads are always different,so there is always adventure in that. I always love travelling and making impact in people's lives so this job motivate me to know that I have contributed in making a difference in other people's lives. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Meeting tight deadlines and navigating unpredictable road conditions can be stressful.But it also what keeps me going, knowing my goal is to keep things moving. I stay focused, alert and manage the pressure.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The company's all about safety, teamwork, and getting the job done. Drivers are valued, routes are supported, and there's a sense of Ubuntu.Management is  approachable, and they prioritize driver well-being.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
it involves a thorough pre-trip inspection of my vehicle, followed by loading and securing merchandise for transport. I then  making deliveries and collecting necessary documentation along the way. Throughout the day, I prioritize safety, adhere to regulations, and manage my time efficiently to meet delivery schedules. Before I knock off, I complete paperwork and conduct another vehicle inspection. The nature of the job means every day is unique, with varying routes and challenges, keeping my role engaging and dynamic.

At Hestony  the job is challenging and hectic. One works very long hours with less time to rest. I learnt how 
to  work with minimum supervision, drive very long distances . I also learnt how to respect standards to do with disease  control in the Poultry industry since most of the deliveries were done in restricted areas where disinfection first is the rule to enter.... especially taking into consideration that the poultry feed milling companies were situated far away. Management were very strict , but motivational and emphased culture of putting customers first  by doing deliveries in time as well as always having good relations with them. ... Business Rule no 1 CUSTOMER IS A KING. One has got to after to lookout after one's truck always reporting defects in time. The hardest part of the job was when the management denied drivers time to rest  forcing one to drive very long hours  in a single day without enough rest as required by driving  standards. Being denied off days at times and not being rewarded with promised bonus even after putting  so much . To get due leave  was also a daunting task . 
The most enjoyable part was driving well maintained trucks fitted with very  good tyres resulting in almost zero breakdown. Basic Salaries were paid right on time. 

Working for Hestony Transport is no easy task. The working hours are ridiculous, the remuneration is lean, The responsibility is out weighing. You don't really considered to be a human, you're like a machine as long as you're on their payroll. It's a great company only to gain experience but for experienced drivers it's a wrong turn.The driver is tumbled upon by anyone. The information they give you when you get employed is different from the real things that happens when you're working, ie the is a big discrepancy between the salary they promise and what they actually pay, in some departments like the Live birds you only sleep when you get a chance to do so. The 4days off per month is a myth, you can go for 4 months without off. Applying for an annual leave is a huge task. Generally Hestony look down upon its employees.

Well ok,start work at 05:00 am get all my drivers on their trucks,consults with all my customers to see if everything went as planed the previous day.Run errents,check and reply to emails.Do all my reports and make sure my fleet runs smoothly,take care of break downs ext,.....home,Hestony was my home,long hours,always there to make sure all goes well...
Attend the weekly meeting with my largest customer and learn what I can do to better my service to them.
Management at head office could have been more co-operating.
The hardest part would be to do damage control when a driver or drivers left their truck and leave because of mistakes made with their pay ext.
The most enjoyable part,must have been the full package,I totaly loved that job,everything bout it,every day was a learning curve and a challange,miss all the people.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing, racist controllers. From my experience only few experienced drivers last there. It's better when you go there without experience. And having not worked in the transport industry before

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not knowing when will I ever be able to get off as whenever my off comes they use to send me far away from home. No offence in 4 months that I worked on them

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressing and not free as you don't know what will happen on the next call from supervisor as they always full on misbehaving attitude 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As like in previous question, stressing

My impression of Hestony Transport was not that good before I started my employment contract. Mainly because of the reviews as seen on this platform and many other platforms. When I applied for a job opening, my attitude was "let me see for myself" and I was not disappointed.

My experience with management: They are very strict, but do your job and your department or account or whatever you do would not be a burden to them. Lift the weight of their shoulders man. That is expected in any company.
I have experienced an open mindset from management; suggestions are considered; recognition is given where needed. 
So YES! I am a happy employee:-)

Training of drivers
Diesel receiving and stock levels
Diesel consumption and statistics
Rates: 
Changing, fixing and issuing of tariffs
Reforming of tariffs to diesel price/liter
Collecting of POD’s from drivers, 
Administration regarding sending POD’s to invoice department
Controlling problems arising regarding POD matters
Client liaison regarding queries
Handling of queries on POD’s
Invoicing of customers
Fleet management
Operations planning and scheduling
Processing of data
Budget
Turnover projections

Some Top management does not consider the value and concerns of employees. Treating employees with utmost disregard. Character breaking in my experience. No leadership values instead a threatening iron fist. However some departments are wonderful and led by great management who value their employees. I salute and thank these departments who treat employees humanly.  I have seen the best and worst of management practices at Hestony. There is a difference between healthy work criticism and purposefully breaking characters into the ground. 


What is the best part of working at the company?
I learnt a lot about trucking business from handling the clients and customers,how to take good care of my truck being on time the skill of driving long hours just to mention a few aspects .

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I would not get off day for several months 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is stimulating or energising and caring supportive culture 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A long workday that starts early and ends late in the middle I will be on the t

In my everyday duties we were told to perform and  to solve our daily incidents . I also learned hw to solve customer problem and also to report incident immediately. The management ws good and fair . At hestony we always work as a team. The hardest part of the job is when u have breakdown like tyre burst and sometimes shortes of stocks or mixed up. The most enjoyable part is when u have load without many pickups because u don't spend much time in picking up and also whe u have a trainee.

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