Knight Transportation, Swift Transportation, Barr-Nunn and Abilene Motor Express, all part of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), recently updated its safety guidelines for drivers to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
KNX said it is operating as an “essential business” as outlined under the Homeland Security Act of 2020, allowing it to assist with functions critical to public health and safety, including delivering critical supplies.
“The health and safety of our employees, as well as that of the communities we serve, remains our No 1 priority,” said Dave Jackson, CEO of Knight-Swift. “We thank our hard-working driving associates who have answered the call, at a critical time, in this country.
“We are grateful for those who support our driving associates and our customers in helping to keep store shelves stocked.”
The company said it will continue to operate by all federal, state and local mandates during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Updates for drivers with KNX companies include:
- 24 locations have been established throughout the country where drivers in any KNX brand can acquire food, water and cleaning products free of charge
- Intensified cleaning and sanitization of all trucks
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitization of all terminals
- Virtual training classroom options for new driving associates
- Respecting social distancing during all training and onboarding processes
- Drivers and support staff who test positive will be compensated (and will not need to use their PTO)
“The company has done a wonderful job making sure its drivers are as healthy and cared for as they can be while on the road,” said Michael Sanchez, a 10-year driving associate. “It’s great to feel valued and appreciated during a difficult time.”