The Knight Life: Episode 2 | Trucking Together for 18 years

In this episode, Bill Ramsey, Executive Vice President, hops in the truck with Larry Kemp, an 18 year veteran driving associate with Knight Transportation. These two gentleman have known each other for 18 years and they have together experienced just about everything there is to experience in the trucking industry. They have been lifelong friends since Larry started 18 years ago.
Watch as Larry gives bill a small taste of what life on the road is like.
Thank you to Bill and Larry for your contribution to the industry and your participation in this video.
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[@zgirlone50]

Knight Transportation how do I get a ride along with knight ???? I'm in Los Angeles ,Calif .. Thanks...

[@southjerseysound7340]

I totally agree with the driver,companies would have a lot less problems if their office staff and managers spent some time on the road.

[@3069mark]

I am retired now and have been since 2010 but I ran with a Knight driver once for the best part of a day back in 1999 when my Mom was dying. We jabbered on a side channel on the CB the whole time and he was a great comfort to me. So I always had a good impression about Knight because of that and because they had nice equipment and still do. For a non-union truckload carrier I have a feeling that Knight is probably one of the better outfits. But I do have to question what the driver in this video says about "Knight pays us for everything we do" because I highly doubt that is true. There was only one driving job that I ever had that payed me for everything (aka all my time) and they paid me $10 per hour x 23.5 hours per day the whole time I was with the truck irregardless of whether I was driving, or on duty not driving, or in the sleeper berth actually sleeping, or off duty in the truckstop eating or showering. We kept track of our own time and recorded it on time sheets and our time began when we entered the yard in our personal vehicle and it continued the whole time we were on the road with the truck and it ended when we got back home and drove out of the yard in our personal vehicle and headed for our homes. They paid time & one-half for all driving & on duty time after 40 hours & straight time only for sleeper & off duty time. They deducted 1/2 hour per day for lunch breaks and thus the 23.5 hours pay per day, but we could take as long as needed for lunch and still be paid for it. Plus, they paid for our meals and showers with no limits. They paid for our cellphones (no qualcomms or any type of satellite communications in the trucks). They paid for every tool we needed to do our job, ie: laminated atlas, voice recorder for state line mileages, etc. They paid for ANYTHING we wanted to do our jobs easier and better. They even paid for one of those spring-loaded gizmos for holding the lockpins out on the tandem slider for me and that was about $50. That thing sure was a godsend when sliding tandems. They paid up to $75 (in 2002 dollars) for a nice pair of safety shoes for us once per year. If a lumper was needed they paid 100% of the fee. We calculated what our expenses would be prior to our trips and they gave us whatever amount we asked for BEFORE we left on the trip and then we turned in the receipts and leftover cash when we got back home a few days later. They paid for truck & trailer washes as often as we needed them at Blue Beacon, and we were paid while we were waiting for Blue Beacon to wash the rig. We were paid for cleaning the inside of the cab. We actually WERE paid for EVERYTHING. They did many other countless things for us. One of the best parts for me was that I could run perfectly legal and actually log it the way I ran it and still make an excellent paycheck. I was only away from home for usually 3-4 days per week sometime between Monday-Saturday, and then off duty at home the other 3-4 days per week, and I still averaged about $45K-55K per year in 2002 dollars. It was a drivers dream job. They respected us with their actions in the way they paid us and paid for all our needs. Respect wasn't just a word with them. I'm not going to say their name, but they are a private international food manufacturer and you would instantly know who they are if I said their name. We hauled only our finished food product out and then raw ingredients back on our return trip to make more product. It was the best job of any job, driving or not, I ever had in my entire 36 year working career. It was the highest model of what every trucking job should be.

[@TRUMPisOPPA]

Stage 4 cancer?! Man got off a death sentence! And marines - much respect! 👍🏽

[@KnightTransportation1]

Thanks for watching and commenting. He is a great guy!

[@TheReedPark]

That is really remarkable ! Stage four is really bad. Wish him many more years OTR

[@whatheworld]

Knight this was a better video then some of those cornball clips I have seen on youtube about Knight. This was very professional. Nice job,

[@smokenslicebbqllc1149]

He is right in saying that a pre-trip is important, but it's not the most important one. the post trip is more important if something is wrong it gives you plenty of time to get your truck in a shop and have the issue repaired.

[@mmontejo68]

KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION IS OUSTANDING.

[@kevinkevin6806]

He reminds me of my grandpa. Love him

[@herbbenson6884]

Before cell phones I got lost and had to call dispatch for help. I saw a guy working at a little warehouse, asked if I could use the phone, he said sure and pointed me the way. I hadn't noticed my surroundings on my way to the phone so while I was on hold I started to look around and I saw row after row of shelves like in a library only instead of books they were full of DVD's with naked people on the cover of every one of them. Right when I realized I was standing in the middle of some kind of Adult Video distribution center the lady at dispatch picked up the phone and asked what I needed. The thought "To get outta here!" flashed through my mind but I stood there 5 to 10 seconds, embarrassed , stuttering and stammering and I was finally able to explain my predicament, get the info I needed and I left. And it was none too soon.

[@dietover40]

Just started with this fine company. Love the folks at Idaho falls terminal. Good things in 2017. Go Knight!

[@KnightTransportation1]

Great things coming that is for sure! Welcome to our family :)

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

dietover40 2 years later you still with knight.

[@SaucySoviet]

I don't know how I got to these videos at 3:28 am... but this is mad enjoyable

[@TheRizzGaming]

True statement he made: "Once it's in your blood".

[@icewizzard666]

Loved this - 2 great friends, different job positions but great respect! massive insight for the VP!

[@KnightTransportation1]

Indeed it was. He had a lot of take-a-ways from his ride-along.

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

he is reading my mind! this is what I have been waiting for. what a great driver! get our DM'S out for a short trip. get our planners out there! I love this. Thank you Knight for finally bringing part 2 to us.

[@paulpfeil2115]

Wow hope this man is doing well.

[@garybuster8624]

I loved it

[@generalmaximus6166]

Good video.....saw part one a while ago was wondering when you guys were gonna do part two. I'm still doing my research....I might be coming to Knight.

[@richieariola4048]

I’m loving the videos. An how this company treats their employees. I’m looking forward to attending your school in June of this year . God bless you all

[@ernanesilva2166]

I am Ernane from Brazil and congratulations for the work that has with the drivers very good to knight transtation Congratulations

[@theamerican7131]

The Larry and Bill show, that was funny. Enjoyed and thumbs up.

[@nevmev5982]

This episode was awesome!

[@marjanpavlovic211]

Watching these Episodes makes it much easier to decide to become a truck driver. Thank you for making these!

[@KnightTransportation1]

We sure are glad you have found value in these videos. Have you decided on a trucking school yet?

[@marjanpavlovic211]

Yes I have. I am up in Canada so I will be going to a local school.

[@davidp.6812]

Im in Las Vegas and just applied to Knight. Knight was recommended by my CDL instructor who also used to work for Knight. This is the second video of its kind that I watched (I watched episode 1), and now Im excited. I hope Knight calls me back soon and see if we are on the same level.

[@versyschris]

Really enjoy your videos. Gives some perspective.

[@KnightTransportation1]

Thank you. We really enjoy putting these together for you :)

[@haynes1776]

I was a driver for 3 years and There was a lot I had to learn about the industry. Its been over 9 years since I drove a truck. Now I just want a second opportunity. I am hoping Knight will open the door for me, with God's blessings.

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

How is mr kemp doing 2 years later? Hope he is still cancer free

[@mikelbowers1366]

Every company needs to make it a requirement for planners and driver managers. Sometimes we get sent through hours of 25 mph and stop signs.ect.

[@robschrades]

I wish this trucking company was here in Australia, as I have never seen so much respect from management to driver. I am currently serving 30 years in defence and looking at moving into the transport industry as a driver. Well done knight management for an outstanding company, you should be proud of your outcomes and this great series.

[@KnightTransportation1]

Thank you for the kind comment, we are so grateful for our driving associates and incredibly proud of all of the great work they do. I you would like to join the Knight team at some point, please visit DriveKnight.com

[@robschrades]

@@KnightTransportation1 thank you for the job offer, however, I live in Australia and would find in difficult to drive for you here, unless you are starting Knight Transportation here Down Under..look forward to seeing more KZbin clips.

[@iamnevrhere6244]

The Larry & Bill Show! lmao I'd watch it!

[@1masut]

Nice job

[@joycemiller8333]

🌷Thats Ur Ride Of Die Grand Son ☝🏿🙏🏾💪🏾💞 God Bless Yall i see how u are as a trainer and need to teach all them youngter. This is how. U.treat people's ☝🏿

[@claudiavanderveen8094]

Nice to read that there are many saints people over there in the states doing everything by the law

[@demetriusdavis95]

Driver reminds me of my old drill Sgt. Look speaks and acts just like him

[@jeffdean2681]

Demetrius Davis

[@christophersmithcountrytim7109]

knight transportation i been seeing your truck's for YEARS and i like knight i am in las vegas and i am still trying to figure out who to go with as a paid cdl course because of my situation i am still studying and i pass my practice tests i do for nevada and currently working on my pre trip inspection knowledge.maybe i will come to knight when i am prepared thanks for the video

[@jayhawk1292]

how cool are they

[@chrisaskfotiy967]

Nice video, good to see management out of the office and on the road. Glad I watched this, no APU's?

[@bobspringer5370]

What is VP&APU?

[@smokenslicebbqllc1149]

Great marital advise though. He is on point.

[@KnightTransportation1]

It is incredible advice. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@sergiomartinez9208]

good video

[@ilyaas-mn]

Respect ✊ for our veterans .

[@Mynor1979]

knight its one of the company that i really interesting if i want to go otr, as a owner operator

[@footalee2]

Another good video

[@KnightTransportation1]

Thank you we appreciate your nice complement

[@mrsinnizter]

Great Video Family We are the best in the industry #1 Knight Rydaz

[@KINGBROWN8888]

Yo Mr sinnizter can you give me some good information about roadmaster I start on the 5 of September

[@NEVALUKAPIMPNDI]

I used you as a referral. They'll laugh because I used Mr. Sinnizter as the name. I have no idea of what your real name is. If possible, can I reach you directly ??

[@carlosquiaro9026]

Nice Video... show us the real life tricker!!!.. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@RayT70]

Liked and subscribed.

[@KnightTransportation1]

We appreciate that. Thank you for watching.

[@donbeaton5184]

Where are you guys located? This is a good program. I can’t drive but I used to love assisting.

[@WarBeardTheRed]

Management seatbelt FAIL!

[@gerryaustin8687]

Larry reminds me of my uncle (I cant give a higher compliment)

[@kurtsweetser7861]

if the trucks stop the world stops great videos​

[@KnightTransportation1]

Appreciate the love Kurt. You are so right.

[@thehunterstruck]

I live near 69 in Oklahoma and Larry is 100% correct I've met drivers who HATEEEEEE 69. So much roadwork and its so dangerous ESPECIALLY during icy or rainy conditions

[@Allen187thlivefree]

This is making me think of going with knight.

[@KnightTransportation1]

You are more than welcome to apply when you're ready :)

[@flybywire5866]

The belt pull back mechanism seems to be defective on both seats. I wonder what PR they want to achieve with demonstrating that.

[@southshore2357]

YES😃😃😃😃 all driver mangers need to do a ride along with a driver for a full week once a year. My driver manger was never a driver, she was use less try to tell her anything and GOOD LUCK WITH THAT .

[@blackfreedomradioslimjnati3353]

I want to drive for knight so bad

[@Gary-ld6ht]

The guy riding along-he's setting a piss poor example of leadership to drivers (especially Knight) by NOT wearing his seat belt correctly!!

[@TruckerErikProductions]

lol you can use your phone while driving it's called voice commands

[@dodgeyaussie]

Bill needs to learn how to wear a seat belt

[@ivanrodriguez6709]

Once its in your blood, you can't get it out. Is for life.

[@jodyscott6098]

Good video.Is Knight still buying Volvo or are they just mainly Cascadias and Prostars.

[@WarBeardTheRed]

Actively buying all three brands. Also a few KW's for trial purposes.

[@jodyscott6098]

thanks Id drive any of the 4 but I would prefer the Volvo

[@jjgodfrey209]

Is that old hand still there after merge

[@Layitdwn]

Do one out of olive branch terminal

[@KnightTransportation1]

That sounds awesome! Any suggestions for who should go on the ride a long?

[@FARMERJARED14]

Wish woulda shown more about pre trip

[@KnightTransportation1]

Do you think people would find it valuable if we did a entire video on that process?

[@FARMERJARED14]

Knight Transportation yes because of these new ELD laws most are lost on the process or just skip over the important facts. So yes i think that would be very beneficial.

[@KnightTransportation1]

Great! Thank you for the suggestion.

[@SKC640]

I really enjoyed the video but my God please buy this driver some WD-40 for his seats even though it's probably the passenger seat so he doesn't really hear it but wow I cannot believe you guys kept saying LOL but in all seriousness I'm loving these videos seems like a great company to work for especially the first one having these relationships and I completely agree with the drivers put anybody in the office especially the dispatchers in a truck for a day or two so they know what these drivers are doing because these are not just drivers and they're having to live their life about 90% of round of what's happening during that time and I've seen it first hand a lot of these managers and dispatchers have no idea what these truckers go through and they get treated completely like dirt because something goes wrong or about a 100% of the time it's always when they're being loaded so it's the other company at hand but the driver is the one taking the heat for it all and one thing that the dispatchers really don't understand while they're sitting there yelling and getting angry with the driver you think the driver wants to be in that position anymore than the dispatcher does cuz when that truck isn't rolling that driver's not making money he's not doing any of that on purpose

[@markvaars37]

I am so happy that I have decided to come back! I think I made the right choice

[@HABHDAY]

Would youl recommend them since merging with Swift?

[@markvaars37]

@@HABHDAY i left right before they merged. Honestly I would not recommend them after the poor treatment I received, poor vehicle maintenance and no way to stay cool while sleeping in the summer. I couldn't idle and the truck had no apu. Also they pay wasnt great at all

[@Allen187thlivefree]

what is that you are using for PT?

[@HABHDAY]

I believe it's called a zonor, we use it on our school buses to pretrip and post trip

[@TruckerErikProductions]

Driver takes his hands off the wheels and passenger not properly restrain in his seat belt spring ride trailers ride rough time and even weights on drives and trailer is proper traction

[@Hulicestavares3717]

Truck Drive Safe

[@superbowlxlii07]

maybe a good company to work for, only downside SCALE PAY a driver's killer..They should pay a fixed rate per mile..

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Hernando Patiño No they should be paid for the hours they work! OD & D. Modern pay.

[@michaelmiller4821]

i think the drivers should have a collared shirt, like the office, because they are the first people that sees the customer.

[@Hulicestavares3717]

Truck Safe

[@jsteinberg48]

Why two different color tractors? Branding best practices suggest one color. The red is cool. Then again, maybe the different color is for different services? Even with different services, all Fedex and UPS trucks look the same, just the wording is different. Just a thought.

[@KnightTransportation1]

You guessed it, it's for different divisions. Dry van, refrigerated, port services, etc.

[@robb.675]

Tell Bill to wear his seat belt correctly. If there was an accident, he could be seriously injured.

[@Hulicestavares3717]

Truck Drive

[@Ahmed-ri6gq]

Can someone from another country get a job on this company.... knight transportation???

[@edwardfernandez3204]

are you hiring foreign driver , hou to join to your club , give me info , thanks

[@ericktuazon6275]

Phillipines sir/maam.

[@keondricadair9210]

i live in greenville

[@KnightTransportation1]

It is a good place to live.

[@keondricadair9210]

Yes it is, i just got my cdl at the age of 18 and cant wait to be 21 to turn in my application for you guys.

[@josephgreco1373]

YOU have some people that disagree with the way your drivers get paid??

[@charlestait5303]

Knight needs APUs!!!

[@jimmykountz771]

Charles Tait I agree. All the talk about how they care about their drivers yet something as simple as being comfortable is denied them. Makes no sense for a company of this size not to have them.

[@aarromortiz2810]

They don’t need apus Volvo’s are the best when it comes to fuel economy and never had issues when I worked there

[@stanleyanderson7280]

he needs to go to a safety class on on how to wear a seatbelt properly

[@Hulicestavares3717]

Truck Driver Safe

[@br5136]

This so sad. How are driver mangers going to tell drivers how or where to drive. They don't know anything about driving. And this dude has been a driver manager for 25 years. I can only image about the new dms. This industry is fudge up.

[@heinz225]

No seat belt and he's in management. Knight needs to give him a few days off. Bad example

[@WarBeardTheRed]

+Donald Selke It's still a dot and company violation.

[@brucealcoriza1606]

Exactly what I'm thinking, too...:)

[@brucealcoriza1606]

plain and simple, you are right, Sir...

[@lucianadams]

Donald Selke thank you for pointing it out. It's just slack

[@joshuamack342]

Donald Selke #

[@michaeljamesvogt21]

30 seconds into the video and he is in the passenger seat doing something wrong. He is not wearing a seatbelt! We are all required to have seatbelts on including the passengers. If you are in any of my vehicles it does not move until buckled.

[@theedesperado75]

he is wearing just wrong and it is the hole video he does it wrong

[@TruckerJoe]

Does Knight allow company drivers to have a pet on their truck ??

[@WarBeardTheRed]

Yes. With a small deposit.

[@josephmccoy3937]

I hated that Petro.

[@joshuastevens3152]

Easy with the God almighty

[@ericktuazon6275]

I wish i want to work in that country can u plsssss help me

[@KnightTransportation1]

where are you from Erick?

[@ericktuazon6275]

Philipines sir/maam

[@elindigeno1215]

audio is poor. part 1 was better

[@Hulicestavares3717]

Truck Driver

[@heinz225]

we still get no response from the night people. maybe the feds need to see this. lol.

[@peruzzi6142]

fucking truck company.

[@lancegates9159]

Wish the VP would just keep his mouth shut and just listen instead of putting his two cents in .

[@KnightTransportation1]

I guess you didn't read/watch the episode. They have been close friends for over 20 years. Wouldn't you expect friends to chat like that?

[@christophersmithcountrytim7109]

6 thumbs down and baby's crying and looking for faults in driver's man some one call the wambulance