TRANS PATAN

TRANS PATAN is a Polish trucking company that primarily hires drivers without experience and provides structured training. The company operates an apprenticeship model where new drivers undergo approximately one month of training in Poland before being assigned to routes in pairs for 2-3 cycles. Upon successful completion and mentor confirmation, drivers receive their own vehicle for independent operations. Payment is described as minimum wage during the training period, with compensation tied to freight earnings after independent assignment. However, drivers report significant concerns about payment reliability and transparency—the company allegedly pays based on owner discretion rather than transparent freight calculations, and deductions are applied upon termination. Management decisions regarding driver advancement are made personally by the owner/manager, creating inconsistency. The training duration can be extended indefinitely with explanations that drivers are "not ready," leading to prolonged minimum wage periods. Some drivers report positive experiences with the company's reliability and training structure, while others view the extended apprenticeship periods and low initial compensation as exploitative.