Looking to Work Do CDL Training with Knight but They Want My W-2's

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  1. lbanister

    lbanister Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I am looking to go through Knight's Squire program to obtain my CDL liscense but there are a couple things in the conversation that have pause to my going. Firstly, I was told that I needed to turn in previous years' W-2 to provide job verification. I don't have those and that is just quite odd. (don't they have a HR for that) Secondly, I was told that I needed to get my CDL permit in my state before I can even report for school. Is it normal for these types of things to be requested or is it a strange new company policy?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    The company HR won't get your W-2's because they have to be ordered from the IRS at a cost af about $130.00
    It's better to get the permit before reporting for school so you can get right to classroom and driving practice.
     
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  4. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    I found a place online that could get your W-2's for previous years. I did extensive research on this outfit since I was going to be paying by credit card over the phone and divulging personal info. So when I called it was some guy watching TV and a baby crying in the background. Well I gave him the info and used a prepaid throw away Visa check card and had my W-2's in about three days. I paid less than $50 bucks for three W-2's. This was for a home mortgage and I do have to give Knight props for ONE thing. I was able to log into Knights Payroll website and procure the final 2 W-2's I needed, a few years after working there.
     
  5. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Its normal. They only do it if they cant verify you worked at a place. Two companies I worked for went out of business so I faxed w2s, no biggie. They want you to get your permit first so they dont have to cover the permit portion of schooling and can focus more on backing and company policies. Not all companies do it this way but some do.
     
  6. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    Really???? The IRS gives it out for FREE!!!!!

    Create a log in and you are set to go.

    http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
     
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  7. lbanister

    lbanister Bobtail Member

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    Well, the places I worked are easily verifiable, but this was my first conversation with the recruiter and she told me to get the W-2's from jump. I just thought it was a bit weird.
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    That's good to know; everyone I know of has had to pay; must have been through a private agency.
     
  9. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    I also needed some past 1040 forms as well. The USG did charge for these at the time AND I needed them quickly.
     
  10. Fajo

    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    If I remeber right its required by law now in trucking to show your last 10 years of employment and your last 3 years of transcripts. Could be wrong its been along time now sense I have changed companys.
     
  11. Thediamond13

    Thediamond13 Light Load Member

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    Also getting your permit shows some dedication on your part. But the W2's is completely normal.
     
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