New knight driver (atl)

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  1. FUZEMAG

    FUZEMAG Bobtail Member

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    Hello Everyone! Recently retired from the Navy and new to trucking. Graduated from Albany Tech CDL program and just completed orientation at Knight today (Dry Van). Currently awaiting a trainer to be assigned.
     
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  3. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Welcome to TTR, thank you for you service and your sacrifice to our country, good luck with your new career
     
  4. Chinatown

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    Why did you pick Knight? Lots of companies in GA that pay over $60K per year for a new CDL grad.

    USS New Jersey (BB-62) veteran
     
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    FUZEMAG Bobtail Member

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    Thanks! I appreciate it!
     
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    FUZEMAG Bobtail Member

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    I did research and liked what I saw. I narrowed my choices down to Maverick for flatbed and Knight for dry van but I have a dog and chose Knight since I liked what I saw. What companies are you speaking of?
     
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    Here they are, those $60K+ jobs, but not sure about pet policy. I think CTL Transportation has pet policy.

    CTL Transportation
    Superior Carriers
    SVTN
    Tidewater Transit
    A&R Logistics - my former neighbor makes $72K
    Groendyke Transport
    Schneider Bulk
    Trimac Transportation

    Trimac Transportation you will make well over $60K, between $60K-$80K and after 24 months experience can make over $100K in their "elite fleet."

    There's a good company right there in Albany, Southern Ag Carriers, but I think they require 1 yr. experience. They have tankers, van, flatbed. Something to keep in mind for the future.

    I pulled hazmat/tankers running 48 states and made $65K per year. A few of the drivers made $72K+ and the reason I didn't is because of taking a month off each year to vacation in the Orient. My pay was .36 cpm plus accessorial pays.

    I've delivered to several places around Atlanta; one place is a water treatment plant not too far East of the Petro Truck Stop on I-285.
     
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  8. FUZEMAG

    FUZEMAG Bobtail Member

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    I have only heard of 2 of those listed. Yes, Southern AG wanted experienced drivers. Thanks for the list. I'll check them out if things don't work out in the next 6 or so months.
     
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    The next few months will give you time to set up a backup plan. That's what I always did; kept a list with a backup plan in case things didn't work out. In fact, A&R Logistics was one on my backup list; good dry bulk outfit and super nice trucks. Had Trimac on the list also.
     
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    [h=2]New knight driver (atl)[/h]
    bragging or complaining?

    you had to think about it didn't ya?

    thank you for serving our country during a difficult time for our country. i can't turn this into a political rant here but i think you understand.
     
  11. FUZEMAG

    FUZEMAG Bobtail Member

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    Neither. We all have to go back to work lol! Sucked looking for jobs for 2yrs. Thanks and you're welcome.
     
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