MENA

MENA presents a deeply divided employment experience. Positive testimonials highlight modern Mercedes trucks (2-5 years old, Euro 6 standard) with food tanker equipment and comprehensive European routes averaging 10-12k km monthly. Payment is reported at 250 PLN daily with no deductions for fuel or vehicle damage under normal use. However, multiple drivers report significant operational issues: unpaid wages despite documented work, replacement with cheap retreaded tires (charged at 300€ when they fail), and unclear fuel consumption norms (31L standard, though disputed as excessive for mountain routes with full 24.5-tonne loads). Management practices appear inconsistent—while owner Piotr Yazowski and coordinator Konrad receive individual praise, dispatcher relationships are described as difficult, and the company reportedly blames drivers for equipment failures and logistics errors. No formal training provided. Defenders of MENA's fuel norms argue drivers simply need better technique, but critics contend the standards are unrealistic for mountainous terrain in Spain/Andorra routes with maximum payload.