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Switzer-CARTY Transportation

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The BEST freakin' school bus company out there!!!!!!! - School Bus Driver Switzer-CARTY Transportation Employee Review

5.0
Feb 15, 2017
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Pros

My review is for the Brampton location, currently located at : 1075 Cardiff Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1P4. I have driven for *SEVERAL* school bus companies over the past 15 years. Having said that, this is by far, THE BEST COMPANY I HAVE EVER DRIVEN FOR! I won't mention her name (as I don't want to violate any rules on Glassdoor.ca) however, I will say that the "Driver Development Officer" at the Brampton location, currently (at the time of my review) located at the address of : 1075 Cardiff Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1P4, is nothing short of a Godsend!!!! I *SINCERELY* hope that her superior(s) have the opportunity to read this review. If, by any fluke, her superiors do in fact read this, I have a message for you : You have a VERY special & dedicated employee working from that branch. She is extremely easy to talk to, very approachable....AND.....SHE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HER WORK!!!! I have rated several companies that I've worked for over the past 15 years, and to tell you the truth...I've given them ratings between 1 to 3 stars. I did not have to hesitate for even a second to give Switzer-Carty 5 stars. Giving an employer of mine a five star rating, was a first for me because I'm quite critical & objective. I can say, *without any hesitation*, that the Brampton location is a great place to work from! If you can't be happy working out of that location, the problem isn't them....IT'S YOU.

Cons

I'm sure I'll think of some CONS, but for now....I'm very happy! :)

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3.0
Nov 25, 2025
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Pros

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Cons

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Switzer-CARTY Transportation Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a valued part of the Switzer-CARTY team! We are happy to hear that you feel supported by our training programs and are satisfied with the compensation. We completely understand that driving a school bus comes with its own set of responsibilities. It is a demanding job, and we appreciate the hard work you put in every day to keep our students safe. Thank you for your continued dedication to the Guelph community.
2.0
Dec 20, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Can take your own children on bus and have same work schedule as kids school schedule. Can also stop for errands with the bus like Walmart and Stone Road Mall, etc.

Cons

Dispatch, Management and Training Dept are jokes. Dispatch cant keep track of which bus you are supposed to use when yours goes in for service, I got called back so many times after pre tripping and driving away because another driver needed the bus that I was told to take. And Dispatch doesnt know their lefts from their rights when giving directions over the radio tobhelp us get to stops and navigate around construction and road closures. Management says they are open door but they truly are not, no resolution and just feel unheard and dismissed Training dept is so unorganized. The trainers never know whats going on and the "boss" makes herself seem nice and friendly but she really is not and is so moody and unpredictable. She gets upset very easily and acts as if she cares about safety concerns but then gets upset and defensive when I report that the same issue is happening Unless you are part of their "clique" you get the dirty end of the stick.

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Switzer-CARTY Transportation Response
10mo
Thank you for your candid feedback and for the four years of service you dedicated to our team in Guelph. We're sorry to hear that your experience with our dispatch, management, and training departments was so challenging. We take these concerns seriously, and we are actively working to address the specific issues you've raised. We are committed to providing a professional, supportive, and respectful environment for all our employees, and we are continuously working to improve our internal communication, training processes, and management practices. Your comments highlight areas where we can and must do better. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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