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.
New knight driver (atl)
Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by FUZEMAG, Jan 22, 2015.
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Welcome to TTR, thank you for you service and your sacrifice to our country, good luck with your new career
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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 -
Thanks! I appreciate it!
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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?Chinatown Thanks this.
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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.Last edited: Jan 24, 2015
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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.Chinatown Thanks this.
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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.sassy_southern_trucker Thanks this.
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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. -
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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