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    Heavy Load Member Swaps's Avatar
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    Because most other companies require at least 1 year of true OTR Experience.

    and I guess i could be called "young" in relative terms...

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    I like it that they do keep me moving, even if sometimes it's not very far.

    I like it that I get a couple of free T-shirts every year!

    I like it that I never have to worry about speeding tickets (except in school zones, of course.)

    I like it that we have air ride seats, and AM/FM radios!

    I just wish we had snazzy uniforms like those drivers over at UPS, except maybe with epaulets, too.

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    Heavy Load Member Sad_Panda's Avatar
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    I like the funny stories I hear from other drivers. Overheard something in Portland the other day about a driver touching himself in a manner that isn't right in public!

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    Heavy Load Member Sad_Panda's Avatar
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    Or finding out a troll here is a transgendered chubby-chaser!

    Holy CRAP, and to think.... that's funny!

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    Light Load Member david07003's Avatar
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    your right

    Quote Originally Posted by Sad_Panda View Post
    I like the funny stories I hear from other drivers. Overheard something in Portland the other day about a driver touching himself in a manner that isn't right in public!
    Only do that in the sleeper at a rest stop. lol

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    Road Train Member Kabar's Avatar
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    I like the fact that I no longer work for them.

    I like the fact that I no longer have to put up with there BS.

    I like the fact that no one is screaming because my idle time is 40% when they left me sitting in the heat.

    I like the company where I work 500% more.

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    They hire convicted felons. Oh yes they do!
    Now I know where they all work!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by whipping boy View Post
    They hire convicted felons. Oh yes they do!
    Now I know where they all work!!
    What trucking company doesn't?

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    Heavy Load Member Sad_Panda's Avatar
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    At least we know they treat everybody equally like crap!

    http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Kni...iews-E3705.htm

    Pros
    Opportunity for advancement
    Financially strong company
    Work in different cities
    Leader in the industry
    Good place for new hires to industry
    Cons
    low wages are not competitive with industry
    little training
    work weekends and at least a 50 hour work week
    logistics is a demeanding industry in general
    model is decentralized
    sales reports through ops

    Pros
    Great experience in the Truckload carrier section of the business. Knight gives you the opportunity to cross train in many different areas, and learn how to be a leader in the industry.
    Cons
    They tend to make you work numerous hours of overtime without compensation. Sections of the company seem to fight against themselves to achieve thier own goals. There is a lot of finger pointing between departments.

    Pros
    Working in one of the offices, it provided excellent networking. Good opportunity to learn more about the industry, good for refining people skills. Most employees are paid the low end of fair, but still fair. Other than Corporate Office, most locations are relaxed and casual. Most employees are respectful towards each other.
    Cons
    Pay isn't stellar, the benefits are not great. Drivers are paid by the mile, office/support staff is either salaried or overtime-exempt. Promotion structuring rarely makes sense, and the yearly wage increase is a joke (I got 3 cents an hour increase once). The company watches their bottom line religiously, and may end up putting you in some ethical tight-spots.

    Pros
    Growing company with opportunity to do a lot of different things. Good place to build your resume and gain experience.There is opportunity to advance if you kiss the right butt and tow the company line.
    Cons
    Tons of hours, inadequate pay for the work expected, on call 24/7 expectations. Poor benefits package in general; medical benefits are expensive and sub par, the 401k match is a joke. You'll be told that "everyone gets stock options" but the value of those options is very overstated and you have to stay for over 5 years to even think about getting any of the cash out of them. Basically you get paid less than other companies with the premise that you'll "make it up" in opportunity and stock. It doesn't happen - you will always be paid a substandard wage for a very tough carer path. Raises average 2-3% max per year even if you get a great review. If you are promoted, you will be told "you have to prove youself" before you will get the pay raise commensurate with the new responsibility. Lot's of family and church connections that work for the company make it tough on the outsiders.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sad_Panda View Post
    What trucking company doesn't?


    Sorry but I've never worked for a trucking company that hired convicted felons....and never will again.

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