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      3.6

      67% would recommend to a friend

      (481 total reviews)
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      Nicolas Sartini

      78% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Senior management

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      APL has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 481 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The APL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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      481 reviews
      1.0
      Aug 3, 2016

      Customer Service

      Customer service representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I worked at the Englewood, CO office for over 10 years. The pay & benefits were excellent. My co-workers were some of the best people around. I probably would have stayed with APL a long time if they had not moved to Nashville. Not sure what the Nashville environment is like. Have only heard hearsay.

      Cons

      Managers were either really good or really bad. The really bad ones knew the right people so they could get away with just about anything & still have a job. But in the end most of them lost their jobs when APL moved from Englewood to Nashville. Also hard to advance or move in the company because again it was who you knew not how qualified you were for a position.

      1.0
      Jun 21, 2016

      Customer Service Representative

      Customer service representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It used to be the best place in the world to work. Great people, great pay, great direct managers and great benefits.

      Cons

      The company moved to Nashville and all of those great things went out the window. Now a terrible company to work for. Dictatorial managers, half the pay, draconian management methods, terrible morale.

      5.0
      Jun 15, 2016

      Great Company with Long Term Potential

      Sales support representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Very knowledgable and freindly employees -Consistently work as a team. There's no "one man for himself" -Supportive management that wants you to succeed no matter what your position or tenure is -Long-term career potential -Promotion normally after 1 year sometimes sooner. -Ability to relocate ANYWHERE even overseas. -Great work life balance. 37.5 hr work week. Period. -Entry level pay is very competitive. Full benefits I could go on and on about the benefits of this company. If you are looking to start a career in logistics and shipping, I would highly suggest you start here OR with another steam ship line. People who normally get into the industry start off in a 3PL. These companies though large and very profitable, work their employees to the bone, have 24-7 "availability", and are all around a dirty and cutthroat business, especially for entry level employees. If you want to go home and feel proud about the work that you do and feel accomplished, I would recommend APL.

      Cons

      -Decision making can be difficult. Some of the work you do has to be sent to other countries for approval. Takes some time to get back to a customer. -Antiquated systems. They take some time getting used to but they have all of the information that you need. Currently, not another product to replace on the same level. -Both a Pro and a Con. Must be willing to relocate. APL has regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, and Los Angeles with US HQ in Scottsdale. Starting off in this position is not career and every manager wants you to move on from this learning position. That said, the staff in these offices are made up of SSR's, Area Managers, and some Account Managers for their respective states of the area offices. On promotion either to an Account Manager role or a role at HQ, you have to be willing to move if there is not an open position in your city if you want advancement. If you're young and without a family, its great.

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