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    Transamerican Auto Parts Reviews

    Updated 18 December 2018
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    Pros

    • "Employee purchase program, fun place to work, dress code is not that strict, get lots of traffic of customers depends on the days though" (in 3 reviews)

    • "Family oriented work environment" (in 4 reviews)

    Cons

    • "It's a big company and like other big companies isn't perfect, things can move fast and people are very busy" (in 2 reviews)

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    1. "Stay Away From Dealer Services International Division"

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      Former Employee - Account Executive
      Former Employee - Account Executive
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      - Excellent employee purchase program, but then again, you're also paying to customize your own vehicle, in hopes that it will promote their products and services.
      - Does allow for better than average work / life balance.
      - Excellent 401K program.

      Cons

      - Changing targets for hitting commission payments.
      - Inability to be price competitive in certain markets.
      - Parent company owns several brands. Account Execs often find themselves competing with vendors who purchase from Transamerican Wholesale at rates cheaper than if buying internally.
      - Very poor management at regional and national levels.
      - Very negative environment which trickles down from top of the organization.
      - Either prosper in a market that thrives, or starve in a smaller market that may not be open to the products and services offered by DSI.
      - If you interview with this company, they will show you phenomenal earnings numbers based on reps who are in very strong markets. Actual numbers will not be consistent numbers they will show you.
      - Often change course of what is the "new focus". They will pump up a promo or program and beat everyone up on it daily, then abandon it as if it never existed.
      - Very accusatory environment. Almost a feeling of "You're never doing enough".

    2. Helpful (3)

      "Poor Communications and Sub-Par Managers"

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      Former Employee - Brand Manager in Compton, CA (US)
      Former Employee - Brand Manager in Compton, CA (US)
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      401K, Medical & Sick Pay

      Cons

      Pathetic communications and even worse managers. Ton's of wasted money spent on non-professional payroll.

      Advice to Management

      Fire all the "Good ol' boys club" and start over with REAL professionals.

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    3. "Supply Chain"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Compton, CA (US)
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Compton, CA (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Very relaxed work environment. I have the freedom to do my job without getting hounded by a boss.

      Cons

      Very unsettling feeling working here. Since the Polaris buyout/merger, many jobs have been axed.

      Advice to Management

      Stop letting people go

    4. Helpful (3)

      "Sales"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time

      Pros

      career advancement opportunities. for enthusiast, its a great opportunity to work in the industry.

      Cons

      difficulty maintaining management due to too much micromanaging and too little incentive. Upper management is extremely unorganized and unprofessional. Management doesn't respect employee home life/family obligations and expect overtime or meetings after hours with little to no notice.

    5. Helpful (2)

      "poor middle management"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time

      Pros

      Employee purchase program is good. Good place to learn offroad environment.

      Cons

      Company has gotten worse and worse as time goes on. Lot of speculation of parts that never make it to production. I don't like when a problem is identified on a lift kit and nothing gets done to fix it years later. Health care is meh. You'd think a big company with thousands of employees would have better priced healthcare.

    6. "Challenging and rewarding"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Growth creates a lot of opportunities and some exciting projects.
      Great culture and people.
      Exciting industry and products.
      Challenging and rewarding work.

      Cons

      Sometimes slow to reach a decision. Need to prioritize initiatives and put resources to achieving those goals. Invest in growing people and careers.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

      Transamerican Auto Parts Response

      7 Jun 2018 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for sharing your feedback

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Great company, family-esque"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time

      Pros

      Amazing company with great people who operate like a family, growing, execs are great, if you work hard it will be acknowledged

      Cons

      long long hours. never enough people to do everything that needs to be done

      Transamerican Auto Parts Response

      7 Jun 2018 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for sharing your feedback

    8. "Simple and Easy"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time

      Pros

      Simple job with great pay

      Cons

      no room to grow

    9. "Great Company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time

      Pros

      Team oriented environment, loyal to employees, success oriented

      Cons

      Plenty of work, sometimes tho much

      Advice to Management

      Results oriented

      Transamerican Auto Parts Response

      7 Jun 2018 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for sharing your feedback

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Good company to work for, Great Culture"

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      Current Employee - Regional Manager in Los Angeles, CA (US)
      Current Employee - Regional Manager in Los Angeles, CA (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Transamerican Auto Parts full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      One of the things that caught my attention when I started with the company over ten years ago was the dedication and commitment that the company has towards their customers and employees. It is a fun and fast paced environment, though we are a big company with over 76 stores we continue to have the same structure and values since I began my employment here. Opportunities to advance with in the company are open for anyone who applies themselves, you get back what you put in.

      Cons

      Long Hours and lots of travel but it comes with the job

      Transamerican Auto Parts Response

      7 Jun 2018 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for sharing your feedback.