I Did It - I Finally Did It!

Sir Old School speaks:

I learned a lot from them about being passionate about what you do.

Well said. That is what keeps me going - Passion for what I do, too. I was 63 years old when I signed on here, and I still am powered by my passion to help new drivers get CDLs. And I'm in good company.

Old School, I hear that the second million is easier to make than the first. Open roads....

Well, today our terminal manager sent me a photo of my million miler truck. Apparently it showed up today. Here's what he sent me.

I have no idea when I'll be moving in. I seldom go to the terminal, but I guess I'll have to make arrangements sometime soon.

I see it’s a Volvo. Was that your choice or what Knight chose for you? Did you get to spec it out for yourself? What specific features about the Volvo do you like?

That's a dang nice looking truck. Congrats Old School.

I see it’s a Volvo. Was that your choice or what Knight chose for you? Did you get to spec it out for yourself? What specific features about the Volvo do you like?

We choose the type of truck and the color. The company makes all the other decisions. I have driven all the different brands Knight uses except the KW T680.

I have noticed most of the million milers at Knight choose the Kenworth. I almost did, simply because I like the way the interior is laid out. In the end, my practical self took over the decision process.

I am very comfortable with the Volvo's reliability. After a million miles, most of it in Volvos, I've had almost no mechanical issues. To me, that's important. I like knowing I can run confidently without unnecessary delays.

I love the tight turning radius of the Volvo, and their proprietary I-shift transmission is far above all the others in my opinion.

Here's an interesting point about truck maintenance... My terminal manager expressed how glad he was that I'd chosen a Volvo based on his internal company reports. He told me they have a lot less down time and maintenance expense with the Volvos compared with the other brands.

Wow, that's a beauty! I love it!

Congrats again on that million miles. Nothing thrills me more than to see top-tier drivers show up here with fantastic success stories. That's showing 'em how it's done!

And you have an awesome attitude and you love what you do?

Folks, this is what's possible if you put in the hard work and keep a great attitude!

Congrats!!!

Volvos are gorgeous and great for teaming cause of the smooth ride. Prime puts so many alarms on trucks though that volvos wiring does not fair well. Ours are always in the shop.

Be safe and its gorgeous!

Beautiful ride. Love the color. Congrats once again. The turning radius on the volvos are amazing, and they do put power to the ground nicely. If you're used to the volvos, I have a hunch that the KW might not be a good fit, it has a noticeably longer turning radius and a lot longer nose swing when backing.

Well done sir...congratulations! I might be just at the start of my career in this industry, (with the same company as you I will add) but I can certainly recognize how special this achievement is. You are an inspiration for us newbies that this goal is achievable and within reach as long as you keep at it, drive safely and stay focused.

Here's to your next million miles...and beyond!

Congrats Old School! That's a sharp looking rig. You definitely earned it.