My experience with Knight Refrigerated

Initial training done, road test Monday. Thanks for the honest updates Smaggs, I'm just starting my life at Knight. My only other experience is with Werner years ago so I think I know what to expect.

I'm planning on chronicling my first year at Knight also in journal format. It's been cool reading your ups and downs with the company, valuable info.

Hope I see you out there sometime.

 

There was a shakeup with the Squire program. Word is the DM's will be moved to Knight no more recruiting for Squire and when I'm go solo I'll be directly with Knight. (same pay-scale though - thats the word I heard)

It's good news that you're getting the freight. I'm a bit worried about rolling enough as well but it is what it is.

The trainers I was with seemed to be straight up about the company as soon as they were convinced I didn't need a sales pitch and know what I'm getting into. Most big shippers that train are pretty much the same as far as I can tell, so no illusions here. The have to move freight and the drivers are the catalyst to get it done as cheaply and efficiently as they can - I'm a pure capitalist so I get it.

I've been treated with respect so far, all of my questions have been answered honestly by the office staff I've encountered as well as the drivers I've met. They are not promising the world will be rose colored so I don't feel I've been fed a line by them.

Like I said, I'll journal the first year and see if my impressions are correct. Take it light man, and thanks again.
John

 

anyone drive knight regional out of slc ut..what is your home time and miles like.. i need local work thanks for your input

 

Smaggs, I'm in Phoenix now waiting for my trainer. I have started a similar thread and it looks like our experiences have been the same through orientation.

I am glad I am where I am so far.

 

how fast do knight trucks go?

 

and how is life in chicago im from chicago and heard chicago drivers are getting miles??? reefer or dry???