Any Opinions On Knight Transportation
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I applied with Knight on 8/8. If Knight has not contacted me by Monday, I am going to contact their recruiter. If Knight expresses interest, they will be high on my list of companies to go with.
I applied with Knight on 8/8. If Knight has not contacted me by Monday, I am going to contact their recruiter. If Knight expresses interest, they will be high on my list of companies to go with.
It literally took them 2 weeks to contact me after I put my app in with them.
That Knight school deal sounds pretty good. Atleast they lay it out there for ya....so you know how its gonna go, and what to expect...which is alot more than some other schools will do.
Got my DOT physical done today. Hope to schedule an appt with the DMV by the end of the week. If all goes well I will be calling Knight to schedule training.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
I talked with Knight a few times over the last few days. I am in the process of finishing up the paperwork to get started with them next Monday. However, I have been to a site recently called the Ripoff Report and they do say lots of really bad things about Knight Transportation. However, in these 34 reports, I am wondering, how accurate they are.
I talked with Knight a few times over the last few days. I am in the process of finishing up the paperwork to get started with them next Monday. However, I have been to a site recently called the Ripoff Report and they do say lots of really bad things about Knight Transportation. However, in these 34 reports, I am wondering, how accurate they are.
this is just my personal experience, but anyone who has been 'released' via various methods from a company are the first ones to badmouth said company. you'll find your best information from people who are currently with the company as well as by using multiple sources of information.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
I'm currently with Knight, started with them in September.
Are there better companies out there? Possibly (probably).
Are there worse companies out there. Definitely.
So far I'm mostly happy with them and how I've been treated, the miles/loads they give me and right now I see myself being with them for quite a while.
One thing I've noticed about this industry (and I'm making a very broad generalization here) is that truck drivers are the biggest bunch of whiney babies I've ever encountered. And I used to work for the government. Our government. In Washington, DC.
Most of the drivers I've talked to who speak positively about the company where they are working are those who have been with the company for a long time. Those who badmouthed it are the guys who seem to switch companies often...and they usually have something to say about every company they work for.
Don't mean to hi-jack this thread...I'm just saying that to let you know to be sure to get both sides of a story before you make up your mind about one company over another.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Thanks, JoeH! Very glad to hear those words. I completely agree about those who complain and those who do not. I am taking those reports with a large block (grain) of salt. I start next Monday, cannot wait. AND, with my prior experience, I get to get my own truck on Thursday after orientation.
So, the countdown begins, 1/22/2015 is 14 days out!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Hey, JoeH., I have a question for you. Did you start out with your CDL , did you go through the driver training? Were you experienced? Did you have to drive with a trainer?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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Thanks Christopher! Great info