Starting Trucking Career Any Advice Is Helpful

I am new to this site and to trucking and I have to say this is the first site I came across as I was doing my research. This site has been a tremendous help and very valuable with loads of information and I am very thankful for this site. I have researched a lot about the company sponsored CDL schools as I have chosen this option to go. I have looked at all the different companies and I think Knight is my number one choice. Any information from any lady truckers who have gone through Knight's CDL school will be helpful. I do know I need to get my CDL permit before going to school. I am excited about this career change and love this website.

Hi Ladybug! Welcome! Knight is on my list also. I too am excited and nervous as heck. Thank goodness for this site. Best of luck to you!

Thanx Mikki! I love this site it has a wealth of information and has been very helpful in my decision for which company I want to go with. I am enjoying reading all the different experiences people have out on the road. I can't wait to get out there!!

Hi Ladybug!

I don't have any info on Knight. However, I just wanted to welcome you aboard. Whoo, hoo another female driver coming through!!!!!

Please keep us posted on your progress. Cole

Hi Cole!! Thanks for welcoming me. I really have been enjoying reading the lady's forum and all the forums as well. The more I do research on Knight the more I am happy with my choice. I have applied at other companies but wanted to research more before making a decision. I will keep everyone posted on my progress. I am curious if there are any other ladies out there who went with Knight? Any insight would be great. I know they require you to obtain your permit before going to school so I am currently studying for the test. The trucking high road program has been a huge help ~ Ladybug ~

Welcome to TT !!!....Knight is a good company...better than some. Be sure and go thru the High Road training course. Ith will help you thru the cdl permit, endorsements ( get 'em all while you can), and especially in your cdl schooling !!!. You will be going into school with more knowledge than anyone else in your class...you will shine !! And it will make school ALOT easier for you. Keep us up dated, and we will sure help you anywhere we can ...thats what we are here for....

Thanx starcar. I will be sure to keep everyone updated on my progress the High Road Training program has been a huge help. I started going through it and have learned a lot already. The only thing I'm worried about is that Knight won't accept me because of my driving record. My record has been clean for 3 1/2 years but I have a couple things on there that were stupid mistakes. I guess I can always see what a recruiter says.

Hey ladybug,

Have you spoken to Knight yet? Depending on what you what to haul and what part of FL you are in, I have made up a list along the way of mostly tankers and a little bit of others that hire out of FL/GA area. Holla back if interested! Cole.