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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    Had another drop and hook. The chute in this one was ripped in several places; big rips. I'm going to need a new roll of guerrilla tape soon. I may as well invest in a step ladder too. These chutes are becoming more and more common lately.
     
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    Misesian Road Train Member

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    ######...now the loaded I just picked up is down on me. Sitting at TK Austin waiting on technician. 20 degree load and is holding steady at 40. Meat load. The world hates me.
     
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    Sad_Panda Road Train Member

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    They are pushing (Head office in Phoenix) to have another 50% growth in 5 years, across the board.
     
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    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    Cheer up dude, we all have those weeks sometimes those months.
     
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    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    Yeppers, I was told the number was double. Eather way they are insane, to much to fast but its not my company so we will see. Im just along for the ride.
     
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    Misesian Road Train Member

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    Even with these issues I will still have a 3000 mile week this week. The money is still coming in despite these annoying trailers. Austin couldn't fix it so I am in Dallas waiting on this TK to pull the unit off the trailer to fix it.
     
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    yep... It's great that a company wants to grow but growing too fast will be extremely detrimental in the long run and could put them in a serious financial bind
     
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    OverDrive "A Watchman on the Walls"

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    The 'big growth spurt' when I was there included selling the 'older' trailers and buying new ones---I still remember the front parking area of the Phx term being full of trailers for sale when 'we' drivers couldnt find an MT in the Phx area!!!! Need to keep more trailers available as many customers were ticked that they couldnt be supplied with MT's to load when they needed them...be prepared for it to happen AGAIN!!
     
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    Hey Fajo, noticed you are from Idaho. I just got accepted by Knight and start orientation next week in Idaho Falls. Will be doing reefer as well. Like the idea of having the freedom to turn down freight if you want. Any idea if they provide meals during orientation? Can't wait!
     
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    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    Lunch, yes. Dinner tho is on you tho. :) turning down freight has to be done with extreme caution. It could make you sit as it puts you to the bottom of the list for trucks needing loads. Not to mention its in the dispatchers best intrest to find you a good load, if you end up getting a crappy one its simply because it was the only option and its better then sitting makin no mula.

    Anyways be safe, the guys in idaho falls are some good folks ans will treat you like a person.
     
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