truck driver

customer service representative

forklift operator

7.5 tonne driver

dispatcher

Apps-Cargo-Terminals

A Typical Day at Work at Apps Cargo
A typical day often involved long hours, unpredictable demands, and a lack of role clarity. Due to unfilled critical positions, I frequently had to take on multiple responsibilities, often extending beyond my contracted duties. Even off-hours weren’t respected — work would follow me home. The pace was relentless, and there was little to no downtime or structured support from leadership.

What I Believe I Learned
I gained firsthand experience in high-pressure logistics operations and the importance of regulatory compliance — especially around safety and labor standards. I also learned how to manage under stress, adapt quickly, and advocate for proper workplace practices. Unfortunately, much of what I learned came from being placed in difficult and unsupported situations, which taught me resilience and the value of ethical leadership.

How Bad Is Management
Management was disorganized and disconnected from frontline realities. Critical roles were left vacant without interim support, leaving staff overwhelmed. Compliance issues — such as apparent DOT violations — were ignored, and leadership decisions lacked strategic foresight. Past poor decisions were passed down to current staff, with layoffs used to recover from earlier missteps. Constructive feedback was often met with resistance or, worse, intimidation.

Workplace Culture
The culture could best be described as toxic. There were reports of verbal intimidation, lack of accountability, and constructive dismissal behaviors. There was no meaningful HR support or safe channel to express concerns. Collaboration and morale were low, and many employees operated in fear of being blamed for systemic failures beyond their control.

The Hardest Part of the Job
The hardest part was managing unrealistic expectations with limited or no resources. Being held responsible for outcomes without the tools or support to achieve them — especially when it compromised safety or compliance — created a deeply stressful environment. The absence of a clear chain of command and a lack of empathy from management made daily operations emotionally and physically draining.

The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job
Despite the challenges, there were moments of personal pride in overcoming obstacles and supporting team members who were equally committed under tough conditions. When collaboration did happen, it was driven by peers — not leadership — and those connections were often the highlight of an otherwise difficult environment.



To be honest I was very excited for this job and to start as it was good paying and seemed simple based off of what I was told. Your days are NEVER the same irregardless of what they promise in an interview and you’ll never be done on time. Overtime is EXPECTED not asked and they keep sending you more and more even though you’re almost done. You are at dispatches beck and call and most things are not organized how they should be. They say they are an equal opportunity employer yet you only see one ethnic group driving class 5 vehicles when they have the aptitude and skills for bigger better things. On top of that they say they care about safety but both people I trained with did not have safe practices and almost seemed to be okay with the company as they knew these things went on. If you’re sick or want time off… good luck. They have very high expectations and will push you beyond your limits for their success. I wouldn’t bother and I definitely won’t be going back. Training was terrible. 

I worked for Apps for two and a half years. The terminal manager was awesome. The majority of my co-workers were great. However, the customer service manager had anger issues when I worked there, with instances of the individual slamming their door and punching it at times. Not a healthy work attitude to be witnessing from your immediate manager. 

The lack of safety in the warehouse by the warehouse manager was appalling. Rarely had the warehouse manager worn the appropriate safety gear.  

I'm glad I left the company. Looking back, it is a toxic work environment that I should have left sooner than later—a lesson learned in life for sure. 

Power equipment is not maintained, one forklift struggled to lift skids and another had no horn
Fire exits constantly blocked
no space to maneouver around
no defined training program and everyone has a different idea of where you should put stuff
Staff smoke inside trailers that are docked so you get to smell that while working.
++the night lead hand has no sense of calm and direction, very excitable and creates unneeded drama. ++

I lasted 8 shifts here and highly regret taking this job


The environment is extremely toxic, with frequent conflicts and negative behavior among staff. There is a noticeable lack of leadership—management is largely absent and unresponsive to employee concerns. There is no clear chain of command, which leads to disorganization and confusion. Additionally, employees are often expected to work long hours (approximately 11 hours a day), a fact that is not communicated clearly during the hiring process. I would not recommend this workplace to others based on my experience.

This company is fine, it is not excellent, but it fulfills the objective of giving you a decent job, and a decent salary. The forklifts are brand  new, the building is in good condition, I recommend  work in this place, if you are a person who does not have family responsibilities, because the work hours, are not accessible to make a balance with people who have a family. 
Overall, it's a decent place to work.

The terminal manager is the best manager in my 31 year career. Only due to driver shortages I found myself in a 5 ton more than class 1. They do inside deliveries of skids often more than 1000 lbs and 150 lbs desks to 3rd floor home and business adressess. If your young and do not mind physical work Apps is a great company to work for.

I did not have a work/life balance at this company. They expected you to work exorbitant amount of hours with no overtime pay. 

Management would not deal with situations professionally and confusion caused by directions taken from several people. No communication among management. No SAFETY protocols in place,

What is the best part of working at the company?
Place is a joke. Won't take criticism or accept ideas of a better way to do things 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Writing down everything you are doing minute by minute 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
High turnover rate due to poor management

I used to enjoy it here but since the line haul dispatch started messing with money I’m done with anything good to say, and when you question him he says oh it’ll be on the next cheque you do t see it.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Truck driver 14 salaries reported	$29.18 per hour
Customer service representative 4 salaries reported	$43,125 per year
Forklift operator 5 salaries reported	$48,900 per year
7.5 tonne driver 5 salaries reported	$25.50 per hour
Dispatcher 7 salaries reported	$57,857 per year

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