My journey - Knight Transportation

Discussion in 'Knight' started by Outlaw 13, Oct 27, 2013.

  1. Outlaw 13

    Outlaw 13 Light Load Member

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    Maybe you did NOT read what I wrote ?? I refused the load twice & after second refusal , they said I HAD TO DO THAT LOAD !! It is even in their system (from when I hired in) that I DO NOT do far east or as I told them NO N.Y. - N.J. - De. - Md or Ms . So , its like I told them that day , the right of refusal only works for some & NOT for all ! They did not answer that !
     
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  3. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    What kind of dog do you have ?
     
  4. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Sorry you took offense to my post. It was not intended to offend. I ran loads everywhere for Knight. Still would like to know which terminal you were out of. I have stated many times on TTR that each Knight terminal does it's own thing. I am sure there are several I wouldn't have worked for. Appreciate you acknowledging you should have exited differently. I gave all of "This is my last load" as a notice when I had my load secured to start home time.
     
  5. OverDrive

    OverDrive "A Watchman on the Walls"

    You can tell Knight everything you wont do, where you wont go, when you want to be home, etc. and they will agree until you get out in the real world, and as is usual, you must follow the freight! A fact of life! And deserting a truck even with notification but w/o approval is an unforgivable 'sin.' Your 30 yrs experience shud have prepared you for the consequences of doing such....
     
  6. Outlaw 13

    Outlaw 13 Light Load Member

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    Part Terrier & part Pomeranian , looks like TOTO from the " Wizard of OZ" !
     
  7. Outlaw 13

    Outlaw 13 Light Load Member

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    Sorry did not mean to sound offensive , I ran out of the Indy terminal . I have NEVER not taken a truck back , but by the time I got home & my wife helped clean out the truck , then cleaning it , it was 3:30am . Went to sleep , woke up early to call them , to tired to drive it back safely that morning . So I gave them the option , but also said I could bring it in Wednesday morning . I am not "dumb" but I was tired & upset , I have heard from 3 other companies since I have been home & all have said "its not that big of a deal" !! Thank you .
     
  8. Outlaw 13

    Outlaw 13 Light Load Member

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    Sorry , but you still are NOT reading my statements - I have said more than once "I knew what they would put on my DAC" . If that is the case about going where I am told , then they should remove the option " right to refuse a load" from their literature & have sent the truck to Indy after loading in Hodgkin's , Illinois , for the NEEDED repairs ! Their freight is never on time anyway !! Anyway what is done is done , I have NO regrets or have I lost any sleep since being home !!
     
  9. OverDrive

    OverDrive "A Watchman on the Walls"


    Was just reading your story with your username 'Outlaw' and read in some rebellion..ha ha

    The problem that I'm sure that you know is that once your DAC is updated, excuses like 'their literature said' wont do any good in expunging it!

    But good luck..and with your 30 yrs experience, you shudnt be working at Knight anyway..unless your past driving record (accidents/incidents, etc.) keeps you settling for 2nd rate co's and lower pay?!!
     
  10. Outlaw 13

    Outlaw 13 Light Load Member

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    Sorry , no rebellion here , just playing by their rules ! At the time we looked at Knight I was looking at companies that had rider & pet policies. Also clean records for DOT safety ! They seemed the best choice at the time , only wanted 3 more years driving . But , you may be correct , I should be aiming higher . Thank you .
     
  11. lee brown

    lee brown Bobtail Member

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    Xlsdraw and overdrive, might be dispatchers. Think about it outlaw! They are not reading the statements.
     
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