RE Knight Transportation - Page 2 - Truckers' Trucking Forum

forgotten1 · **^ Top** #11 09.11.2008

I would say everything [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. said was spot on.

I would like to add my own personal experience running in the north east for this company however.

I am out of the tulare, ca terminal and used to do a lot of longer loads to the east coast. I have given up doing those even though they are still available out of our area. The reason why is once I got to the east I got SCREWED. Lots of 300 miles loads that pick up tomorrow and deliver the next day after getting unloaded. I sat at the Columbus Terminal from the 2nd of july till the 6th without a load. I have a feeling that the east coast freight environment is like this for all companies and not just a Knight problem to be fair.

For the past two months I've been running northwest and have broken 10k each month.

ssbowles · **^ Top** #12 09.11.2008

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Originally Posted by forgotten1

I would say everything [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. said was spot on.

I would like to add my own personal experience running in the north east for this company however.

I am out of the tulare, ca terminal and used to do a lot of longer loads to the east coast. I have given up doing those even though they are still available out of our area. The reason why is once I got to the east I got SCREWED. Lots of 300 miles loads that pick up tomorrow and deliver the next day after getting unloaded. I sat at the Columbus Terminal from the 2nd of july till the 6th without a load. I have a feeling that the east coast freight environment is like this for all companies and not just a Knight problem to be fair.

For the past two months I've been running northwest and have broken 10k each month.

Well, thanks for the vote, I appreciate it. Sounds like you've been running into the same obstacles I have miles wise. I just did an LA to Atlanta load that had 6 days to del, couldn't get in early. Then I sat for a 34 reset because all they had was a 200 mile load to Columbia. Seems to be the norm lately, good miles going East but nothing coming back. Oh well, let's see what tomorrow brings right?

Psylosyfer · **^ Top** #13 09.11.2008

I have just finished orientation with knight, So I don't know much.
But, So far They are great! really cool people very professional, They are treating us new guy's very good.
Will keep posting as I know more.

tribaldady · **^ Top** #14 09.12.2008

Hey Psylosyfer,Where did you do your orientation? I go tues the 17th in Columbus.Sounds like you guys are warning me not to do regional work?

AfterShock · **^ Top** #15 09.12.2008

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Originally Posted by ssbowles

Just keep me moving, and don't screw with me, and I'm a happy camper.

OOooooooo!
You're a baaadd man, too?

What, if anything, do y'all know about Knight's 7 on -- 7 off, and other such dispatch options, specifically concerning the Phoenix terminal. And does Knight have a terminal in SoCal?

Does Knight have Los Angeles ---> Phoenix turns, or Los Angeles ----> San Francisco turns? And, if so, do driver trainers do those runs as a steady diet?

Also, do you reckon they'd accept a seasoned driver who has been off the road for over 10 years, but still in possession of a Class-A CDL?

Thanx in advance.

ssbowles · **^ Top** #16 09.12.2008

[quote=AfterShock;559069]
OOooooooo!
You're a baaadd man, too?

There are times that I even scare myself.....

What, if anything, do y'all know about Knight's 7 on -- 7 off, and other such dispatch options, specifically concerning the Phoenix terminal. And does Knight have a terminal in SoCal?Yes, we have a terminal in Fontana. As for the 7/7 and such I'm not sure. You'd have to talk to one of the recruiters about it. PM me if you want and I'll give you a name and number.

Does Knight have Los Angeles ---> Phoenix turns, or Los Angeles ----> San Francisco turns? And, if so, do driver trainers do those runs as a steady diet? There's a Long Beach-Phoenix run with containers, and a LA-Phoenix/Vegas if you have doubles. Also a Sandy Eggo-Vancouver BC if you have Canada clearance. No driver trainer positions though.

Also, do you reckon they'd accept a seasoned driver who has been off the road for over 10 years, but still in possession of a Class-A CDL?Again you'd have to talk to a recruiter, I don't wanna give you bad info. I know they require 2 years, or did when they hired me.

Thanx in advance.

You're welcome, although not in advance because that would require ESP or something, and I ain't even finished my coffee yet.....

tribaldady · **^ Top** #17 09.12.2008

do they have any Phoenix to Columbus turns?

bullydog · **^ Top** #18 09.13.2008

I started aug 21 and have been very happy. just need 4 mo exp. I would stay away from columbus have had a lot of complaints there. there refer outfit seems like a better deal, more freight. They have treated me great and my dm is way cool.

carramrod32 · **^ Top** #19 09.13.2008

Hey ssbowles does Knight have apu's on their trucks or anything like that?

bduke · **^ Top** #20 09.13.2008

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Originally Posted by forgotten1

I would say everything [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. said was spot on.

I would like to add my own personal experience running in the north east for this company however.

I am out of the tulare, ca terminal and used to do a lot of longer loads to the east coast. I have given up doing those even though they are still available out of our area. The reason why is once I got to the east I got SCREWED. Lots of 300 miles loads that pick up tomorrow and deliver the next day after getting unloaded. I sat at the Columbus Terminal from the 2nd of july till the 6th without a load. I have a feeling that the east coast freight environment is like this for all companies and not just a Knight problem to be fair.

For the past two months I've been running northwest and have broken 10k each month.

Just out of curiosity, were you paid for the time between July 2nd and the July 6th for sitting? If not, you are working for a bad company.

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