Knight Transportation

Hold on to your hats — there are new sheriffs in town! October brought some fresh faces to the Highest Performing Terminals, and these teams didn't come to play; they came to win! For the large terminal category, give it up for El Paso, where Isaac Madero and his team roped in an outstanding OR of 85.7%! In the small terminal category, a big shout-out goes to Kansas City! Chris Little and his crew showed up riding high with an impressive 83.3% OR! Shoutout to all drivers, support staff, and shop techs who made this happen! #DriveKnight #KnightSupport #KnightLife

We are excited to introduce Daniel Becker as the new Terminal Manager for #KnightPortland ?? Daniel has been with Knight for almost 5 years, beginning his career as a driver before transitioning into several leadership roles within the company. He has served as Driver Manager, Driver Development Manager, and Ops Manager. ? What Daniel values most about working our team is the strong culture, along with the commitment to supporting both drivers and support staff. His dedication to this culture will be a key factor in his approach to managing the Portland Terminal. As he takes on this new role, Daniel will focus on continuing growth, increasing the fleet size, and improving our RPTPD (Revenue Per Truck Per Day). ? Outside of work, Daniel is a proud husband, soon-to-be father, and proud pet parent to a 16-year-old fur baby. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, attending concerts, playing RPG video games, and stringing his guitar. A passionate sports fan, Daniel loves hockey and roots heavily for Philadelphia sports teams — Go Eagles! ? Please join us in welcoming Daniel to his new role! We look forward to seeing the positive impact he’ll continue to make at this level. #DriveKnight #KnightSupport #KnightLife

Ever wondered how the #KnightPhoenix Terminal looked from the sky? ?? Well, now you know! Shoutout to Karl from #KnightSoCal for capturing this beautiful view during his plane ride ?? #DriveKnight

Join us in congratulating Wayne from our Refrigerated team at #KnightPhoenix for 16 incredible years with the company ?? Pretty soon, he’ll also be celebrating 2 MILLION MILES behind the wheel ?? If he’s ever at the driver lounge, it’s hard to miss his big smile and iconic beard! #DriveKnight #RoutetoaMillion #KnightLife

Our drivers have asked — and we’ve listened. For the first time in over a decade, Peterbilt tractors are returning to the Knight fleet. It’s a good day for the Big Red Machine ?? STAY TUNED ?? #DriveKnight #Peterbilt #KnightLife

Today, we pause to recognize and honor the veterans within our fleet and support staff who proudly served in the US military. Your contributions have secured and protected the freedom of many. Your dedication, service, and sacrifices have left an indelible mark on our country — one that persists to this day in your duty to help move America. ? To show our appreciation, we present the 2024 military coin to each veteran as a small token of gratitude for your service. These coins represent our respect and admiration for your time in uniform, as well as your efforts in the present day. ? Thank you to all who have served. Your strength and dedication are an inspiration to us all, and we are proud to have you as part of our team ???? *The 2024 Knight Military Coin is now available at all of our Terminals nationwide!* #DriveKnight #VeteransDay #KnightLife

Put your hands together for Jerry from #KnightSoCal who just celebrated his 6th anniversary with Knight ?? When he’s not running miles on the road, you’ll probably find him around the terminal with a big smile on his face! Congratulations to this driver for his consistency and hard work ?? #DriveKnight #RoutetoaMillion #Milestone

We’re thrilled to reveal the 2024 Knight Military Coin! To all the Veterans within our family — thank you for your service then, and thank you for your service now. You all have a fingerprint in moving America ???? #DriveKnight #VeteransDay #KnightLife

Happy #TruckTuesday to all who celebrate ?? Shoutout to Michael from our #KnightKaty team who's becoming a regular contributor of truck photos ?? Enjoy a few of his latest captures of the fall season on the New Jersey Turnpike ?? #DriveKnight #KnightLife #OTRLife

Meet our #KnightTrainer of the month — Josh! With nearly 7 total years and over a million miles under his belt with Knight, Josh embodies the essence of a driver trainer. Nearly 2 decades ago (long before his time with our team), he pivoted towards trucking after a 5-year stint in the US Army. This sudden career change proved to be difficult — forced to navigate the early days on his own — no mentor, no manual. Reflecting on this experience, he shared, “I wouldn’t want anybody else to have to go through that.” That’s why he became a trainer, committed to helping new drivers avoid the lack of direction he initially faced. Josh’s approach to training is structured around what he calls the "Five Cs": Compassion, Communication, Consistency, Congruence, and Confidence. He believes that trainers should communicate clearly, be patient, and build a steady, positive environment. "You can't be out here losing your cool on these students... If you can't be compassionate with where they are in their skill set and understand that, hey, at one point in your career, you were there too... you're not helping anybody," he shared. Going beyond the basics, Josh provides his trainees with a book he created that includes everything from pre-trip inspection tips to logging hours. Additionally, he's developed planning tools to simplify trip planning, ensuring his trainees feel prepared when they go solo. But training doesn’t stop once his students graduate — he makes himself available for advice, even years after they’ve left his truck. “I'm here for you even if you leave Knight,” he said. The role of a trainer brings financial benefits, including bonus matches and extra miles, but Josh emphasizes that passion and commitment should be the primary motivators. For those who are interested in training, he suggests, “If you had a bad experience with your trainer or didn't get any training, becoming a trainer is a great way to make sure others don’t go through the same." We’re proud to recognize Josh as Trainer of the Month for his dedication to fostering a new generation of safe, confident drivers. #DriveKnight #KnightPhoenix #KnightLife