Swift, Stevens or Knight to start out with?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Oledevildog, Jun 7, 2013.

  1. Oledevildog

    Oledevildog Light Load Member

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    Thanks 18Bravo. What do you think makes Knight stand out above the others?
     
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  3. stlvance

    stlvance Medium Load Member

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    i would say stevens of the three. i started there and even though i had previous otr experience it was in a car hauler and i learned a lot of stuff i had not known before. they do micro manage which im not happy with so i moved on.
     
  4. Oledevildog

    Oledevildog Light Load Member

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    Thanks Newtrucker83. I have heard good things about Roehl. What kind of mileage can a new driver get? How is their equipment? Is it good training?
     
  5. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Sounds like you've got it all planned out. Sorry I can't help you with your choices just wanted to say it's nice to see some planning for a change.
     
  6. Oledevildog

    Oledevildog Light Load Member

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    Thanks GasHauler, I am trying to plan it out. My father inlaw actually hauls gas locally here in Columbus Ohio. My plan is to find a company at that I can get some good training and miles at for at least 2 years, and then apply there.
     
  7. Tenbatsu

    Tenbatsu Bobtail Member

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    Well I just got my Class A this week and I have Orientation with Knight Refrigerated in Columbus, OH. So if you haven't made up your mind in the next week or so I can let you know how orientation goes or something.
     
  8. plentygood

    plentygood Road Train Member

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    Good luck with whichever company you decide to go with.
     
  9. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I worked for Stevens 13 years ago. I will say this about them, if they are now like they were then, they will run you.
     
  10. Oledevildog

    Oledevildog Light Load Member

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    That would be awesome! I won't be ready to go till mid August so I would love to hear about your experience with Knight. Good luck!
     
  11. Tenbatsu

    Tenbatsu Bobtail Member

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    Definately. I was considering them or going to US Xpress etc. but I already had this orientation set up like 2 weeks ago and liked what the recruiter had to say for the most part true or not. So Im going to roll with it and put in my year or so and see how it turns out.
     
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