Knight

Just think of them as a trucking school that is by no means inexpensive. Use them for the experience and move on. It will all work out.

 

Thank you DNA , I am keeping this in mind, unfortunately I have to start somewhere

 

Steve, you may have already mentioned whether or not you're still in a cast, --- please pardon me if you've already provided that information.
Personally I wouldn't schedule any pre-employment medical exams until a cast is removed. I'd also be concerned about a break being healed enough to handle the tasks associated with the job.

With the influence that insurance companies have on Big truck truckin' companies, especially when it comes to hiring practices, I'm thinkin' any knowledge about a recent broken leg and the possibility that you haven't healed completely yet could be a deal-breaker. If an insurance carrier thinks that there's even a slight chance a prospective employee might re-injure a previous injury that would result in a claim that the insurance company would be obligated to cover, there's a high probability they'd play it safe by stampin' your application REJECTED, with the possibility of an invitation for you to re-apply again in six-months or so.

Slips and falls are a common occurrence in the Big truck truckin' industry. Insurance carriers consider such injuries to be preventable and encourage safety departments to seek a remedy to implement that will effectively reduce the number of injury claims. Even when no claim is submitted there's the potential of lost production if taking time off to heal is necessary. It's not so much that your health and well being are considered important, it's the possibility that an injury would result in a claim that would deduct money from the insurance carrier's account.

You're puttin' a lot on the line here. Once the ball starts rollin' it'll be next to impossible to stop. By quittin' your present job in anticipation of bein' hired elsewhere is akin to takin' a leap of faith. Failure really isn't an option. Any reason, any way, anything could jeopardize your chances of bein' hired need to be eliminated.
Another thing to consider is that a re-injury could result in an end to your beginnin' career and you'd have to resort to Plan B. You do have a Plan B, ....... right?

Ultimately, the choices and decision(s) are your's to make and there's usually not much room for error.
If there were 10 jobs available and 11 applicants for those 10 jobs, one applicant would need to be eliminated. All the applications look pretty much the same, ............ except this one, .......... "recent broken leg".
Hmmmmmmmm, -------

Imagine a conversation like this:
Steve!
How ya doin'?
Uhhhh, ....... I need to see you in my office.
Somethin' I want to tell you. It won't take long.
Yeah, ..... it's important.
See you in 10 minutes?
My office. :smt087

Whatever you decide, Steve, --- I wish for you the best of success.

 

thank you aftershock ! valid response.. I am out of the cast since Feb/March. all is good other than running or jumping out of a trailer type of thing. I worked everyday right through the cast thing. Climbing ladders, carrying doors etc.... I am sure it will be okay but still need to look at it at all angles

 

I may be thinking cautiously, its been 6 months, all is good just looking at all angles . I was cleared by my doctors and have never missed a day of work with or without the break. I am 51 yo and even now I can keep up with my 20 yo employees, So perhaps I should be fine.

 

You're very welcome. My pleasure Steve.

I'm relieved to read that you understand the point of my post.
The Truckers' Report has a lot to offer. Two things that I appreciate and enjoy here are stimulating conversation(s) and success stories. You're a potential success story, so I reckon that could be an ulterior motive on my part.

Anyway, a belated welcome to TTR. I urge you to spend some time exploring the various features offered here. As you've probably already discovered, there are folks here who're able and willing to provide assistance, be it information, support, friendly exchanges, or just to relax among folks with like interests.

I trust you'll keep us informed about the adventure you're experiencing with Knight.
And I hope you'll continue to be an active member long into the future. You'd be surprised how much helpful information folks glean from conversations that may be taken for granted. Even the well seasoned Big truck truck drivin' members here have been known to learn something new from time to time.

It's twue!
It's twue! :smt045
..... :smt112 .....

 

OL thank you

 

Seems like everytime I kind of have a company I want to go with I read so much negative about them I second guess myself lol, But Knight doesnt really seem like a bad company to start off with either really, dont even know if being here in Louisville they would even hire me.... o lordy cisions cisions

 

Probably make more money with Watkins-Shepard; they have a terminal in Berea. Check the website. The reason you will make more money is W&S has dedicated freight that keeps the trucks moving.

 

awesome, thanks again China checking them out right now!