State Blacklisted
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So I was running hard towards Knight Transportation after reading through this website and doing some research online. I completed my CDL Permit this past Monday thanks to the study guide on this site, solely. I called Kristy my recruiter at Knight on Monday after getting my paper copy of my permit here in NC, and left her a message. Called back Tues a couple times, and left messages, and then called today and finally got her. Apparently she can't assist me any longer because Knight has Blacklisted NC and 5 other states for CDL trainees. She would not give any more information than that, and just said sorry can't help you any longer. I called Prime and filled an app out with them, and they were like a Blackout for NC, what is wrong with NC? So I was wondering if you guys have experienced this before and what is usually the cause of these Blackouts. I live like 20 mins from the Knight Terminal here in Charlotte, so I find it kind of crazy.
Mathew, while Old School is trying to be diplomatic about North Carolina and all, he's got it all wrong, as does everyone else taking guesses here. The whole problem is that Prime, Inc took a chance on another native son from North Carolina named Ken C. After a few months they have realized their mistake and it came down from on-high in the Prime, Inc. towers (sounds kinda ominous, yes?) "NO more of those North Carolina types!!" I guess it was so bad that the other companies are following Prime's "Prime" directive, if you get my pun . . .
Jopa
Couldn't help myself, Ken, it was too perfect of a setup!
Haha Jopa.
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.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
HAHAHAHA yeah right JOPA.....I'm the best NC Driver Prime has ever seen and you know it...:) Matthew, when I was applying for Company Schools I encountered several that weren't taking Students from our part of the State but they would take you if you lived closer to I-95, go figure that one out..Anyway Prime INC is a good fit for most newbies and I've enjoyed my time there so far
Ken C
So I was running hard towards Knight Transportation after reading through this website and doing some research online. I completed my CDL Permit this past Monday thanks to the study guide on this site, solely. I called Kristy my recruiter at Knight on Monday after getting my paper copy of my permit here in NC, and left her a message. Called back Tues a couple times, and left messages, and then called today and finally got her. Apparently she can't assist me any longer because Knight has Blacklisted NC and 5 other states for CDL trainees. She would not give any more information than that, and just said sorry can't help you any longer. I called Prime and filled an app out with them, and they were like a Blackout for NC, what is wrong with NC? So I was wondering if you guys have experienced this before and what is usually the cause of these Blackouts. I live like 20 mins from the Knight Terminal here in Charlotte, so I find it kind of crazy.
I don't know how you feel about Swift but there Richmond academy is open for NC students. Just no class the week of Christmas. I had good experience with them. See thread swift richmond academy
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.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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Mathew, while Old School is trying to be diplomatic about North Carolina and all, he's got it all wrong, as does everyone else taking guesses here. The whole problem is that Prime, Inc took a chance on another native son from North Carolina named Ken C. After a few months they have realized their mistake and it came down from on-high in the Prime, Inc. towers (sounds kinda ominous, yes?) "NO more of those North Carolina types!!" I guess it was so bad that the other companies are following Prime's "Prime" directive, if you get my pun . . .
Jopa
Couldn't help myself, Ken, it was too perfect of a setup!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated