knight cdl program

Discussion in 'Knight' started by robjr1988, Jun 7, 2014.

  1. robjr1988

    robjr1988 Bobtail Member

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    Can anyone tell me about it?
     
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  3. Scoots

    Scoots Light Load Member

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    I didn't do it but Knight charges about $4,000 unless you stay with them for a full year (many of the other megas will charge $6,000+ and that is a HUGE SCAM)... most drivers don't stay a year (Knight's up there with the other meas with an annualized turnover rate of 115%- meaning they replace 15% MORE than their number of total drivers in a year) but the upside is that the cost really is pretty much in line with what you would pay to get it on your own and this way you'll be employed... of course the downside is that if you leave for any reason without another job lined up OR have any scrapes or violations... well the training is essentially worthless and unlikely to be recognized outside of Knight (nothing new since most companies don't recognize "company training" especially from a mega). So its kind of a crap shoot... on one hand if you stay for a year the training is essentially free and no one gives a rat's ### about where you were trained if you have a year of OTR experience and no blemishes on your record but $4,000 may not matter much in the grand scheme of things and if you are like the 70% of new drivers that don't make it past year one then the training could essentially be worthless.

    In my honest opinion, Knight does a decent job training people and if you check other threads you'll know I'm not a big Knight fan... that said I'll tell you what I tell anyone who is seriously asking about training... go to a community college because not only will they make sure you can drive by the time your done but they are accredited institutions (and therefore recognized by almost every company in the industry) you'll get college credit as well which is always useful. A community college course generally costs $4,000. You could go to a commercial driving school 4-week wonder course for about $2,000 like I did and get your license... but you'll get what you pay for which isn't much and could leave you unemployed. Knight is one of the few companies you can go to that will provide actual OTR training once you have a CDL which is essentially team driving AND PAY YOU $400/week (which is really a pretty good deal starting out and I did do this). Regardless, Knight will make sure you can drive a truck unlike some of the other megas. If you go the community college route it takes longer and its out of pocket unless you get a WIA grant but you WILL know how to drive a truck when you're done which may enable you to look into some better options than Knight. Also note... even if you have to pay out of your own pocket most companies will reimburse tuition cost at a rate of $100-$200 per month for the first two to five years you work for them. You'd have to be crazy to stay at any mega for two to five years unless you have some mental deficiencies or felonies.

    TL;DR... If you're completely broke go with Knight's training, its pretty solid. If you have a little cash and time on your side then go with a Community College, even though its a bit pricey its the best bang for the buck and good training is immensely important when you consider the liability of what you are doing.
     
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