Joining Knight!

Discussion in 'Knight' started by Knightmare, Sep 13, 2014.

  1. Knightmare

    Knightmare Bobtail Member

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    Greeting & Salutations!

    Looks like I'm due for orientation with Knight Transportation on Monday. I'm still a bit indifferent since I couldn't really find too much info on the I-5 corridor runs which I'm signing on for, wouldn't be the first time I've gone into something blind. Either way I'm not really going into this to get rich, I just want the experience and see what things are like on the freight side of trucking. I'll try to keep a log of my experiences, rather they be positive and/or negative, that way other potential drivers can make a better informed decision.

    BTW if anyone has some helpful tips and advice for running I-5 or any info about various accounts, please do tell! Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!



    Knightmare

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  3. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    Set the cruise at 55 and watch the 4 wheelers fly by. You'll get there.
     
  4. OverDrive

    OverDrive "A Watchman on the Walls"

    Except in OR where they are always working on their many bridges/overpasses with many construction zones. Also, I5 thru Salem with their reduced limits is notorious for speed traps!! Used to be 'shadowing' the NW local I5'ers like Interstate & May was playing it safe...
     
  5. Knightmare

    Knightmare Bobtail Member

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    I figure it'll be slow-going, being the I-5 and all. All I've ever done when it comes to driving is intrastate in California, so I hope the trainer I go out with will give me some tips and pointers about what to expect from the other two states I'll see.



    Knightmare


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  6. ktgvermillion

    ktgvermillion Bobtail Member

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    I currently drive for Knight, out of Denver. I can say from experience, there is alot of loads off the I-5. Which terminal are you going to be out of? The Fontana yard sucks!!! There is alot of IKEA out of Lebec. Knight dose alot off the I-5, 2 months ago I drove 9800 miles, about 6500 of that was just in California. The home time is great!!! In Denver I can do what I want, as far as home time, you only have to run 1 load a month to stay employed. You won't make much money doing that, but its nice to have that freedom to be at home for long periods.
     
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  7. Montgomery

    Montgomery Light Load Member

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    WHAT? One load a month to stay employed? I've never heard of this before. When I spoke to a Knight recruiter, she said I'd have to do 7 on 2 off. Is this just because where you are located?
     
  8. tracyq144

    tracyq144 Heavy Load Member

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    re: one load a month

    I would imagine that means a different truck every time you go out?
     
  9. ktgvermillion

    ktgvermillion Bobtail Member

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    Yes, it's a slip seat position. Each Knight terminal is like a franchise. Each one has different rules.
     
  10. Montgomery

    Montgomery Light Load Member

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    Ah ok, thanks for the clarification. Not that I would make it a habit, but that would be sweet to be able to take a week off once in a while to recoup.
     
  11. JimDucan

    JimDucan Medium Load Member

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    Yeah, instead of completely quitting the company, you pull one load (even if it's local) to stay on the books.

    It's nice if you can fill in for local during the rush/fill in for someone sick to make extra coin.
     
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