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Here is the question I asked:

Just to confirm, I do not have to go thru the full school, even though I only have 2 weeks OTR training, correct?

Here is her response:

"Correct, you do not have any further schooling, just 4 weeks out with a trainer".

Is that enough, or should I push for specifics?

Since you already have your CDL , there's no need for you to go through school again.

Yes, I understand that. I am just concerned that there website says a minimum of 3 months OTR experience is needed to work for them. She said it would be OK, over the phone, but she won't confirm by email.

That requirement is for you to go solo as soon as you hire on. It took me a while to understand that about these company websites. In other words, if you have at least three months experience, you do not have to go with a trainer when you first hire on. Since you don't have the required three months experience, you have to go with the trainer. I just spoke with a company whose website says they require a minimum of 8 months OTR. They want me to call them back the last week of school. Hope this helps.

My rule of thumb has always been…"When in doubt, go above and beyond, and document everything".

My rule of thumb has always been…"When in doubt, go above and beyond, and document everything".

Agreed, LittleJoe!

Well, round 3 starts on April 21st. Heading to Knight Refrigerated orientation, in Phoenix, AZ. I have not had very good luck with my first two companies, but I am planning to stick it out through the good and tough times. I do have a back up plan with another trucking company, just in case Knight sends me home for some reason, during orientation, but I am not going into this with that mentality. Yes, I did think enough to stagger the dates with the other company, just in case. :) . If there is anyone from Knight Refrigerated in this forum, I would love to hear from you, or any one of you. Thanks!