Knight Team Rules

  • Immediately report any / all accidents, incidents, or injuries.
  • Report all inspections where any violation is noted to your Driver Development Manager.
  • You may not transport an unauthorized passenger at any time.
  • You may not drive on steer tires that are worn to the steel cords.
  • You must not drive in a reckless or dangerous manner at any time.
  • You must inform us immediately of any citation or action taken that has an effect on your CDL. You must have your license and medical card on your person at all times while operating a commercial vehicle.
  • You must wear your seatbelt at all times.
  • You may not receive a citation, violation, or be observed following too closely or “tailgating”.
  • You may not receive a citation for failing to obey a traffic control device.
  • You may not receive more than two speeding citations and / or warnings resulting in violation points on a roadside inspection in any two-year period.
  • You must observe the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy and the federal regulations regarding drug / alcohol use at all times.
  • You may not use a cell phone to send “text messages” while driving. You may not use a handheld phone to make or receive calls while driving. Though regulations allow you to use a hands free phone to make or receive calls, the company strongly discourages such phone use while driving.