Going Over the Road with Knight

Discussion in 'Knight' started by Misesian, May 23, 2014.

  1. Misesian

    Misesian Road Train Member

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    Lease it with Knight.
     
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  3. 77Ford

    77Ford Bobtail Member

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    Sounds like the perfect setup for you.
     
  4. Chewbongka

    Chewbongka Light Load Member

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    It's even the right color for knight reefer.

    My long term plan is to buy a tractor and either stay with Knight or go with another carrier. For some reason I thought Knight was picky about what kind of trucks they allow to sign on. I did see and old Pete 379 at the Atlanta yard but I assumed it was just one of their older trucks a driver bought years ago.
     
  5. Misesian

    Misesian Road Train Member

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    You can still find a few of the old Petes around. After talking with owner op recruiting they don't seem picky. As long as the truck can got to California and pass a DOT inspection you're good to go. Don't quote me on the California part though. That was more implied than required when I spoke to them.
     
  6. Chewbongka

    Chewbongka Light Load Member

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    That's good news, buying an older truck would be preferable. Right now I run up and down the Midwest and east coast and have no desire to go to CA.
     
  7. Fajo

    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    Nice truck Mes, Also if the gearing ends up not working at some later time its pretty simple to change out the rear's hell if you did it all Tranny and rears its 10-15k, so when it comes time to rebuild that part you can hone it however you like. It looks in awesome shape, just make sure to stock money away.
     
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  8. OverDrive

    OverDrive "A Watchman on the Walls"

    I'm not much on 'flat tops' having driven a Pete 379 but prefer the more 'open' feel of Volvo (same with the Centurys). Several times when driving out west in the daytime with no traffic around me, I got up from my seat and walked around to get something while on cruise w/one hand on the steering wheel!:biggrin_25523:
     
  9. Fajo

    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    O god, The sad part is I would believe this, I have seen drivers do this, AS I WAS FREAKIN PASSING them no less.
     
  10. OverDrive

    OverDrive "A Watchman on the Walls"

    You don't expect a driver trying to make time to stop his truck just to open his microwave and get out his popcorn, do you?!! :p
     
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  11. Misesian

    Misesian Road Train Member

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    I finally got the tattoo finished today.
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