We surveyed members in our Facebook group, Traveling Contract Jobs: Industrial, to see which companies they worked with over the past year to find out which agencies were the most popular in 2021.
With 10,000+ Facebook members, we had 421 participate in the poll which asked them to identify all agencies that they worked with over the past year. It’s no surprise who made the top 5 list, as they are the companies that have been around the longest providing top-level service to Fortune 500 companies nationwide for 30 years.
1.) AFIMAC
Based out of Ohio, AFIMAC provides security, strike staffing, and temporary staffing to public and private sector organizations worldwide.
What to know: With the latest projects to kick off simultaneously, based upon feedback from our group members, it appears that AFIMAC overcommitted its strike services and is struggling to provide the top-level service its employees and customers are accustomed to. Job seekers and employees alike, have been extremely frustrated by being unable to speak with anyone by phone for any project problems they’re having or for feedback on their application status.
Website: https://afimacglobal.com/
2.) Strom Engineering
Based out of Minnesota, Strom Engineering provides labor dispute staffing and temporary workforces throughout the country.
What to know: Strom has been a long-term provider of temporary contract staffing throughout the country, so it’s no surprise they came in as number 2 on our list. That being said, talk of big deployments and project information has been limited within the group and as far as public job postings.
Website: https://www.stromengineering.com/
3.) Huffmaster
Based out of Michigan, Huffmaster Crisis Response provides strike staffing, travel healthcare staffing, Industrial staffing, and security to companies nationwide.
What to know: With a strong focus on strike-related services, it appears that Huffmaster may have over-committed its resources as well. Employees have expressed frustration being able to speak with anyone by phone for information about their application status, project updates and the like.
Website: https://huffmaster.com/
4.) MADICORP
Based out of Massachusetts, MADICORP is a leading provider of industrial staff augmentation and security services to Fortune 500 companies nationwide. MADI started in warehousing and distribution back in the early 1990s but has refocused its staffing services towards manufacturing over the past 5 years.
What to know: Unlike many of the companies mentioned here, MADI’s recruiters are available by phone from 9:00-5:00 Monday through Friday for information regarding application status, ongoing project information, or any questions that job seekers may have.
Website: https://www.madicorp.com/
5.) PMG Services
Personnel Management Group, or PMG, provides temporary staffing and labor dispute staffing within manufacturing and energy sectors throughout the U.S.
What to know: PMG appears to be recruiting heavily for staff at the moment and from what we can tell, has not been involved with many strike staffing projects.
Website: https://pmgservices.com/
6.) RSS
Based out of New York, Regional Supplemental Services or RSS, has 30 years of experience in transportation and warehouse staffing.
Website: https://www.rssinc.com/
7.) Humano
Humano provides staffing for order selection, freight handling, co-packing and kitting, warehouse janitorial/sanitation as well as special projects.
Website: https://www.lspm.com/
8.) Echelon Consulting
A newer company providing strike staffing, healthcare, and industrial staffing. It is unclear where this company is based, as there is no company address or management listed on their website for confirmation.
Website: https://echelonstaffingsolutions.com/
9.) LSPM
A newer company providing strike staffing and industrial staffing. They appear to be based out of Texas, but there is no company address or management listed on their website for confirmation.
Website: https://www.lspm.com/
10.) A1 Quality Logistical Solutions
A1 provides professional freight handling support and flexible labor solutions for special projects such as order picking, labeling, shipping receiving, re-packaging, re-palletizing, janitorial services, and more.
Website: http://www.a1lumpers.com/
What Employees Are Saying
“I have worked with MADI and Strom . it was a great experience. Being on the road isn’t always easy but they were very kind and I have always had my concerns acknowledged and taken care of in a timely manner.” ~Lisa S.
“Honestly they all are good companies. Well, I haven’t worked for echelon LSPM Huffmaster MADI or RSS but I’m pretty sure if they like the rest they are all pretty good companies. I was young-minded when I first went on the road and I dirtied my face with a few of them but at the end of the day, it’s a business. The more I grow and experience life I understand that they have a job just like we do.” ~June B.
“I like Huffmaster the best, they take care of ya if you can ever get on a job” ~Kidd P.
“Huffmaster the best one hands down !!! when you with their company you don’t have to worry about nothing” ~Tranya M.
“LSPM is a top-shelf employer, never no trouble always on point with the money and hotel” ~Stacy A.
“I worked for Strom in New York driving. It was an excellent opportunity with great pay. All on Strom’s part went well.” ~Corine A.
“I have no issue with any of the companies listed” ~Dee S.
“My top companies are PMG is one the top ones especially if u get on a contract job I love their company and their pay is always top-notch. LSPM is one the better ones as well started by Coordinators who saw a better vision and made it happen pay is always great along with the hotels n work conditions…Huffmaster I never had a problem and they always make sure ur pay right hotels are nice n paid for and the managers are great.” ~Kiyuana E.
How To Find The Best Staffing Agency To Work For
While all the agencies above offer opportunities with traveling contract work throughout the U.S., the agencies do differ in terms of types of opportunities, industries, recruiter accessibility, project management, and employment contracts.
The top 5 players — AFIMAC, Strom, Huffmaster, MADICORP, and PMG — only provide travel staffing opportunities whereas some companies focused on warehouse staffing that didn’t make the top 10 such as Capstone Logistics and Merit Logistics offer traveling warehouse order selectors in addition to regular staffing that doesn’t require being away from home. You can find our full list of travel staffing agencies on our website here.
