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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ZX14DRAGRACER, Feb 21, 2018.

  1. ZX14DRAGRACER

    ZX14DRAGRACER Bobtail Member

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    For my first driving job I’m looking at Knight Transportation. Anything I need to be aware of to make it with them?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Why Knight? Are you looking at dry van or refrigerated? Are you looking at their cdl school or do you already have a cdl? Where is your location; you may be in a good location to make some comparisons before making a final decision.
     
  4. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    well they are part of swift if that means anything
     
  5. ZX14DRAGRACER

    ZX14DRAGRACER Bobtail Member

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    A buddy of mine was training me from october 2017 until the end of December. He couldn’t finish training because of insurance reasons. So I enrolled in a school and completed their 80 hour brush up course and passes the DMV drive test last Thursday. I just need to start working.
     
  6. ZX14DRAGRACER

    ZX14DRAGRACER Bobtail Member

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    There’s a Knight yard 15 minutes away from me in Central California.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    OK, I see. Did Knight ok you to be hired? If Knight has a yard that close, that's a good benefit.
    KKW Trucking will hire you if it doesn't work out with Knight. KKW runs the western states & Texas.
     
  8. ZX14DRAGRACER

    ZX14DRAGRACER Bobtail Member

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    I have orientation next Monday.
     
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  9. ZX14DRAGRACER

    ZX14DRAGRACER Bobtail Member

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    Is KKW a good company?
     
  10. Chinatown

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    I really don't know. I've read pros & cons about it. I think they haul furniture, mattresses, etc. I don't really know what to tell you. I just know they hire drivers with no experience or schooling as long as they have a cdl. You can use it as a backup plan if something happens at Knight.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    I think Knight does a hair follicle drug test.
    Doubt that KKW does.
     
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