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what company would be the better choice millis or knight

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dave93, Nov 19, 2014.

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  1. Nov 19, 2014 #1
    dave93

    dave93 Light Load Member

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    Hi everyone just want an opinion between both. anyways pretty soon will turn 21 and kind of narrowed down between the two, i would much rather go with millis but knight has a few things i like, such as paid training and more convient . i live outside of chicago in the suburbs knight has a terminal 40 mins away from me and there cdl school in indiana is a little less than an hour from where my brother lives could stay with him. i heard much better things about millis but upfront cost is the problem and there terminal is almost 2 hours away.
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2014 #2
    Arielit0oo

    Arielit0oo Light Load Member

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    Sounds like Knight for you. Only 40mins away? Trust me, a 2hr commute home will be annoying after driving a truck all day..
     
    Arielit0oo, Nov 19, 2014
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  4. Nov 19, 2014 #3
    tow614

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    Millis... hands down is the better company of the two

    Knight sucks
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2014 #4
    Arielit0oo

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    I don't know about Millis but if they're better like tow614 says then choose them. Haven't heard good things about Knight, plus they're a mega.
     
    Arielit0oo, Nov 19, 2014
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  7. Nov 19, 2014 #5
    dave93

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    thanks guys for replys i know knight is mega company and scares me. i could always sell my tool box and cover up front cost for millis and some extra for my pocket lol
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2014 #6
    slim shady

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    I worked for Millis about 18 mo. I ran regional, truck came home with me every weekend(truck stop) and a couple of times during the week. Good people there,I felt I was treated well. For starting out I'm sure theres not too much better as far as training/starter companies go.
     
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  9. Nov 19, 2014 #7
    freightwipper

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    I'd choose none of the above.
    With being near Chicago you'd have many many options.
     
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  10. Nov 19, 2014 #8
    Pool6710

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    You could try roehl, there in Gary Indiana.
     
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  11. Nov 19, 2014 #9
    Chinatown

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    Millis Transfer - runs Eastern half of USA
    Knight Transportation - 48 states
     
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  12. Nov 20, 2014 #10
    RoadCall

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    I never worked for either but from everything I've always heard,

    Millis, without a doubt!
     
    RoadCall, Nov 20, 2014
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