Transtone Logistics is consistently rated poorly by drivers across all reviewed feedback. The company operates European long-haul routes with a fleet ranging from buses to tractor-trailers. The primary complaint across all reviews is chronic salary payment delays, ranging from weeks to several months, with drivers citing various excuses for non-payment. Working conditions are reported as severe, with mandatory 2-4 week base stays before route deployment in poor accommodation, followed by exhausting schedules requiring around-the-clock work with minimal rest periods. Drivers report unreasonably high fuel consumption norms (26.5L for trucks) with significant deductions for any overages, sometimes exceeding €1,000. Equipment maintenance is inconsistent—while some vehicles are newer (2018+), drivers frequently encounter broken air conditioning, non-functional heaters (Webasto), and worn brake pads. Management shows little accountability, refusing compensation even when mechanical failures are company fault. The company operates with minimal vacation allowance (approximately 2 days monthly) and employs arbitrary, unexplained financial deductions. Some operational structure exists with dispatcher coordination, but overall driver satisfaction is severely impacted by payment unreliability, harsh working conditions, and perceived management indifference.
Pros
Fleet includes newer vehicles from 2018 onwards
Variety of vehicle types available (buses to tractor-trailers)
Generally adequate mechanical condition for most trucks
Accessible hiring for drivers with varying experience levels
Clear fuel consumption norms established upfront
Cons
Chronic salary payment delays lasting weeks to several months with shifting excuses
Excessive fuel consumption standards with heavy penalties for overage (€1,000+ documented)
Inadequate base accommodation with 2-4 week mandatory waiting before route deployment
Severe vacation restrictions (approximately 2 days per month) with mandatory overtime