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My experience with Knight Refrigerated

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Smaggs, Jun 10, 2011.

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  1. Jun 9, 2012 #1071
    Smaggs

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    I'm with Knight. Transferring to the Columbus yard and moving to Pittsburgh in July.
     
    Smaggs, Jun 9, 2012
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  3. Jun 10, 2012 #1072
    Jorihe84

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    Smaggs have you considered switching to dry side as well?
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2012 #1073
    Smaggs

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    No. If I wasn't about to move from Phoenix, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA (late July) I would either seek out other options or inquire about doing some container loads to the LA ports. I wouldn't mind that sort of gig. Still living in a truck, but home a bit more.

    One thing I have figured out. I desperately need to get out of a Volvo. It's ruining my spine. Just got done with extensive massage therapy and chiropractic care earlier today. My chiropractor couldn't believe how hard it was to adjust my thoracic.

    If Knight still let company drivers use the Peterbilt 388 and 389, I would definitely switch. I like the simplicity of those trucks. I don't need the insane inside height that volvos offer.
     
    Smaggs, Jun 16, 2012
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  5. Jun 17, 2012 #1074
    tracyq144

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    I don't care for the Volvos, either, but the International Prostars are hardly better, IMO. I have never had a truck where it required so much twisting, crab-walking, and just plain contorting to get in and out of the driver's seat!
     
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  7. Jun 17, 2012 #1075
    ATL-1

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    I like the Volvo, what tractor would you rather have?
     
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  8. Jun 19, 2012 #1076
    Smaggs

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    388/389 Pete or Cascadia. Knight doesn't have these. They instead buy throwaway trucks that are crappy and brag that they're paid off.
     
    Smaggs, Jun 19, 2012
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  9. Jun 20, 2012 #1077
    snowman01

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    I was a little leery of Volvo's myself but after driving one for a couple of years I don't mind them. They have a great turning radius and decent ride. They are a little small on the inside so I don't think a team would be happy in one but for a single driver they seem ok to me.
     
    snowman01, Jun 20, 2012
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  10. Jun 20, 2012 #1078
    RizenPhoenix

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    I remember the first time I drove one of Knight's Volvo's over that bridge on I-5 North of Sacramento. I thought the dash was gonna come apart.
     
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  11. Jun 20, 2012 #1079
    pitagal01

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    what I dont understand is why would Knight continue to keep such a ####### like that one their payroll? Makes no sense to me?
     
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  12. Jun 20, 2012 #1080
    RizenPhoenix

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    Next time yous the reply with quote button so we can know which one of us you are calling an #######. Okay thanks bye.
     
    RizenPhoenix, Jun 20, 2012
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