Excited at first, but the luster is lost quickly - Transportation Sales Representative C.H. Robinson Employee Review

2.0
Jun 7, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

-Great first job right out of college/Good resume builder -Good working atmosphere with similar aged co-workers, ability to meet post-work friends. -Being an industry leader is a plus and this also allows you to have great resources. -Overall very casual atmosphere and casual dress code.

Cons

-You quickly realize there is a huge equality gap between the top reps and the lower-rung reps. -Not an exciting industry, you're selling something every carrier needs, but whether or not yours is good enough. -The uncontrollable variables which can pull money out of your pocket are extremely frustrating in this industry. Ridiculously high level of patience is a must. -Long hours without regular increases in salary are extremely deflating. -If you are satisfied with being on the phone all day with very few breaks from your desk than this is a perfect position for you. -A bachelor's degree required for a job most high school graduates could accomplish. -Poor communication between management and employees makes for a very confusing and identity lacking experience. -High turnover makes for an unstable work environment. -Fear of ridicule from peers or management when wanting to take time off. -Like most people have posted, the "flat" organizational structure makes it very tough to remain motivated day after day. -Before you start earning commission you are making a very "modest" salary especially for the location of the office. -Office atmosphere definitely has the feeling of being in a shark tank.

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5.0
May 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic culture, good vacation time, Good work life balance

Cons

Seems like it would be easy to get strung along, great long term growth but tough short term growth

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C.H. Robinson Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Feedback is important to us as we strive to remain a great place to work.
2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Not much that I can think of, would say its decent pay but they move the goal posts on goals every year so once you get comfortable with your goals and achieving your target to them hitting the reset button and back to square one

Cons

The culture has shifted in a very negative direction. Top performers can still feel boxed in by limited growth opportunities, changing expectations, and compensation structures that do not always reflect actual performance. There is a heavy focus on control, office attendance, and short-term metrics, while trust and morale continue to decline. It can feel political, exhausting, and disconnected from the people actually driving results. Very toxic for capacity reps, they do everything wrong and contstantly are the whipping posts for commercial teams who are always in the right

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C.H. Robinson Response
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