Knight reefer rookie pay and what to expect - trucker vlog 25

[@edthetrucker5099]

glad i left knight. i was taking home 800-900 average, now with the other company im with, I make 1500-1600 take a week average at 70 cpm, only 6 months experience

[@20team73]

What company are you driving for? That's good pay.

[@jesuswho1289]

LOL and my drivers are complaining about making 1500-2000 local

[@TNraised615]

@@jesuswho1289 how do i apply? got 5 months experience.

[@BabyyJJ]

Do ya company hire new drivers 👀

[@tothtimothy20]

Ayy man I’m happy to see you have a cat with you. I’m actually really close to beginning my trucking career and I may go with Knight to start my career and obtain my CDL from them. Do you happen to know if there are restrictions on other animals you can bring with you on the road when you go solo?

[@The_Handies]

Good luck. Cats and dogs only most likely.

[@michaelzma9102]

Excellent Video ⭐

[@brandonhernandez3654]

If I start orientation on Wednesday that’s is 2 days when will I receive the 500$ the coming Monday or will it come together to the first week check of the dqp

[@The_Handies]

Dude, I wouldn’t know. This video is over 2 years old and I haven’t worked for Knight in over 2 years.

[@cotjocky466]

Have they put APU's in their trucks yet? Are there still idling restrictions? I saw a few years ago where a guy said they did not have APU's and had idling restrictions which meant it had to like below 40 degrees or above 80 before the truck would idle so you could run heat or air. That would be a deal-breaker for me. And what do they start straight out of school drivers at? I see Millis starts at .43. Some places are hitting .50-.55 after a few months.

[@The_Handies]

No apu. Idle restrictions are in place. However, they don't have any idle policy. If you can trick your idle shutoff and keep your mpg up, they won't say anything. Every truck has a bunk heater. You're getting heat at least. Starts at .43.

[@emmanuelllanos7398]

Cool vid man! I think I go on the road with my trainer sometime this weekend. Hopefully Monday. Any tips on what to bring?

[@The_Handies]

A couple weeks of clothes. Sleeping bag and pillow. A warm coat. First month will suck. However it will move by quickly. A good trainer will try to help you out in every way possible, just don't expect it. Also, make sure you're subbed and join my discord. Discord.gg/handies. Being on the road can get lonely. So, having people to chat with helps. You can also post pictures or ask questions, or just get a hold of me there.

[@emmanuelllanos7398]

Handies got it! Not sure what discord is but Im looking into it now.

[@The_Handies]

@@emmanuelllanos7398 Discord is like a community hangout. You can text. It will announce my videos. You can post pictures. It's easy to learn.

[@emmanuelllanos7398]

Handies ok just got it. I’m “ElManny” I’ll try to figure it out. Looks kinda complicated. Lol

[@The_Handies]

I also do have a video geared towards what to bring out on the road. It's more meant for solo drivers after you get your truck and it's a tad longer. Next weeks video is winter geared and I can't reccomend that one enough. Another longer video, but goes over so many conditions

[@coreyp8323]

I’m at orientation for knight now

[@The_Handies]

Good luck.

[@CoopIHateU]

Can you make around the same numbers with Dry Van?

[@The_Handies]

Yes. It would be about 2 to 4k less per year compared to the reefer side.

[@Ahannaa]

Hey, do those trucks have WiFi?

[@The_Handies]

Pretty much no trucking company will give you wifi. However, there are hotspots and that Is what I use.

[@Ahannaa]

What kind/service provider would you recommend?

[@The_Handies]

@@Ahannaa I would reccomend going with something like nomad internet or otrmobile. I use nomad internet. It's a little expensive your first month. However, it's truly unlimited with no throttling. I go through 400 to 600gb a month on it. I use my phone as a back up.

[@The_Handies]

Oh and do sub if you haven't. I do weekly uploads. :)

[@landristaylor225]

Do you have to unload your own reefer trailer when you get to a dock

[@The_Handies]

No

[@jayilla28]

Those are horrible numbers, thanks for sharing this was very helpful info.

[@The_Handies]

Not sure what you were expecting for a first year pay before the covid pay spikes.

[@jayilla28]

@@The_Handies Honestly because of the shortage I thought it would be a bit more but either way good info to know

[@miguelmartinez-go6mb]

All these comments I make this I make thar show the paystubs

[@The_Handies]

Uh? At least 2 stubs were shown in this video, along with other things.

[@saulsantos3653]

@@The_Handiesi think he was saying that he wants to see the comments paystubs lol since they are saying they make this much

[@alfredkabatay656]

expect a cat, got it.

[@TeeThaMajestic]

Do you have to unload the trucks or just drive ?

[@The_Handies]

Just drive. Some places will ask who will unload, but you can always pick them.

[@TeeThaMajestic]

@@The_Handies another thing do I have to have my permits before I go in for the training or do they help with that ?

[@The_Handies]

@@TeeThaMajestic It would be wise to.

[@AlexFigueroa-oo4be]

Man, honestly that sucks... Guess it depends on where you live to be able to live off of that.

[@The_Handies]

Video is 2 years old.

[@rogerfunk1460]

I drive in Canada in 5 days l made 2400 .

[@AM0908]

This is also a 2 year old video and youre in canada

[@edsullivan344]

dam ur getting screwed 43cpm i make 68cpm even as rookie you be atleast be making 50 to 55

[@The_Handies]

I worked for knight as a rookie for 10 months. I haven't worked there in over a year.