I will try to keep this short and to the point. I left my last driving job driving for a company that did alot of concerts, broadway shows, trade shows etc. etc. I left there due to a lack of home life.
After a few months of exhausting research I decided to sign on with Knight Refrigerated, great choice so far. Alot of companies up here in Seattle area wanted me to drive for them but most if not all had either crappy equipment or real low pay.
Orientation was a bit lacking in what they covered but that was the worst part of this job so far. Was given a 2006 Pete 379 short hood with 100,000 miles on it and in great shape. 500 hp Cummins with, gasp a 9 speed tranny. My average length of haul has been well over 1000 miles. Shortest run so far has been 879 miles, with a 2850 mile load right after it. Always have a load assignment before I offload the current product. Knight Refrigerated will broker out loads to the drivers if they have none available, which in my book is the only way to go. Trailers are mostly new, within 2 years old, and in good shape. Maintenance is good so far and very helpful. They do not fill you full of BS. If they can fix your problems they will tell you if not they will contact whatever dealer is available and set up a time for you to be there.
I was worried that they did not have dispatch after normal working hours, they designate someone to be on call with the emergency cell phone. I have had to call emergency dispatch one time with a lumper request. 3 AM and it went like clockwork with no problems.
Support staff has been second to none. Dispatch is great, Payroll is great.
I was worried with the pay that they offered but it has worked out in my favor. I have cleared over $1000 take home each week I have been out. I have averaged over 3000 miles a week and they keep me running.
Hometime is on the request of the driver, I stay out about 2 1/2 weeks at a time, and have not missed the date yet.
I know Knight has a somewhat checkered reputation, but with the Refrigerated side it has been outstanding.
Sorry post was not as short as I wanted but just wanted to share my experiences with this company.