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Knight Refrigerated or Earl Henderson??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by moloko, Feb 10, 2013.

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  1. Feb 10, 2013 #1
    moloko

    moloko Road Train Member

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    So I'm looking for that first job at the moment... I won't be starting till mid march so I got some time to get something lined up.

    Can any experienced drivers tell me, if you had to choose, would you go with Knight Refrigerated (Squire) or Earl Henderson Trucking? Knight Refrigerated seems to have a decent training program and a somewhat respectable refrigerated division... Henderson seems to be a more respectable outfit.


    Any input is appreciated.
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2013 #2
    drvrtech77

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    Im curious to know if Henderson has gone to exclusively lease op?
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2013 #3
    drvrtech77

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    I noticed you're from Seattle....Gordon trucking out of pacific wa has a reefer division and twt out of Spokane is a reefer division that's part of system transport....
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2013 #4
    sass

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    bf works for henderson started right out of school been there a year so far so good had a great trainer.
     
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    dschmidt201

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    Knight gunna screw you in the #####
     
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    Joker85 Thanks this.
  8. Feb 10, 2013 #6
    moloko

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    Wait... like in that movie Pulp Fiction? "Spider's caught a fly."

    How often does your BF get home with Henderson?? And sorry, not to get too personal, but do you know what those miles/pay was right out of school?
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2013 #7
    sass

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    he stays out for 30 days so he can have 4 days home. they try really hard to get u home when you want. the pay was not great but he was with trainer and after couple of weeks they were running like a team so he made decent pay. he has a great dispatcher so that helps a lot now. we cannot complain at all so far they have been great.
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2013 #8
    Elendil

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    If those are your only 2 choices (I'm curious as to why) then I would do something else.

    Stay away from the starter companies. Get off the couch and visit trucking companies in person. You would be surprised at what you find
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2013 #9
    moloko

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    those are just 2 companies i have in mind, but definately not my top choices; and i've taken that advice already and have found some really good companies. i had an interview with an amazing company recently. they don't have any work until it starts picking up... which is the beginning of march when spring comes and the weather isn't so bad.
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2013 #10
    Chinatown

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    Do you already have a CDL?
     
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