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    Knight Transportation Reviews

    Updated August 14, 2018
    312 reviews

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    Knight Transportation Chief Executive Officer and President David A. Jackson
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    93 Ratings

    312 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "Flexible home time good miles friendly staff trailers well most trailers never have any tire issues or any other problem" (in 16 reviews)

    • "Plenty of miles, no forced dispatch, truly" (in 8 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Over worked employees long hours low pay, high expectations, low ceiling" (in 29 reviews)

    • "low pay, overworked, minimal amount of vacation time, poor benefits" (in 11 reviews)

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    1. "Best company to work for"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Truck Driver in Indianapolis, IN
      Current Employee - Truck Driver in Indianapolis, IN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great pay for industry
      Great miles, understanding and caring people around you.
      Newer equipment and multiple shops located around the country.

      Cons

      Could use better driver amenities in the trucks.

      Advice to Management

      Look into opti-idle units for the trucks, driver comfort with the ever changing climate is becoming a must.

    2. "For whatever it is worth"

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      Former Employee - Software Engineer in Phoenix, AZ
      Former Employee - Software Engineer in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Knight Transportation full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Many opportunities for learning and growth. Employees and Friendly.

      Cons

      The industry is sensitive to ebbs and flows of the economy.

      Advice to Management

      Never forget that your people are your greatest asset.

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    3. "Great company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time

      Pros

      Great atmosphere and management really knows how to take care of their employees.

      Cons

      Must be available 24/7 for drivers.

    4. "Account Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Knight Transportation full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good starting point to start in transportation

      Cons

      Need better training program. Need to treat everyone as equal not just your buddies that You help to promote. Small office but has their cliches. Sad pass over hard working people to promote their college or lunch buddies.

    5. "Truck driver"

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      Current Employee - OTR Truck Driver in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - OTR Truck Driver in Phoenix, AZ

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great company for new drivers. Friendly management.

      Cons

      I didn't like getting pre plans late. The last year I felt like on standby.

    6. "Local"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time

      Pros

      Home time every other night.

      Cons

      They lie about pay first is 225 after is something else.

      Advice to Management

      Don't false advertisement no wonder people quit.

    7. "Logistics Account Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time

      Pros

      -opportunity to advance
      -hours
      -put a lot of trust in their employees

      Cons

      -Lots of things out of your control
      -occasionally work the weekend

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Delivery Driver"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time

      Pros

      Good management team that helps drivers out.

      Cons

      Long hours and broke down trucks.

    9. "Knight"

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      Current Employee - Class A Truck Driver in Tulare, CA
      Current Employee - Class A Truck Driver in Tulare, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Knight treats us with respect and always goes that extra mile for us and im grateful to work at a family oriented atmosphere

      Cons

      Really have nothing bad to say

      Advice to Management

      Offer a hourly pay options for drivers instead of cents per mile and possibly salary options

    10. "Claim Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Claims Specialist in Phoenix, AZ
      Current Employee - Claims Specialist in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Knight Transportation full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Knight-Swift merger has created large opportunities in the logistics/transportation industry.

      Cons

      Driver Shortage is an industry wide issue and ELD federal mandate affecting electric log technology.

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