Knife River Training Center

10/12/2026

Surprisingly - we still have space for students in this rock-solid communication course. Hone skills in one-on-one communication AND presenting to groups.

Great leaders are great communicators, and great leaders get great results! Hone your skills with us in October!

09/30/2026

Every good project starts with a solid foundation. The same is true for a strong team.

At Knife River, we build that foundation through trust, safety, shared experience and a commitment to doing good work. It's what allows our teams to take on big challenges and build something that lasts.

Strong foundations. Strong teams. Stronger communities.

09/28/2026

Every year we reach out to nearly 200 educators regarding our Career Exploration Programs - this year we're expanding the reach to social media. These programs are specifically designed for high school juniors and seniors and are open to public and private high schools. Use the QR code to request to reserve a spot for your school. Registration will be finalized via email by Knife River Training Center.

09/27/2026

Leading the way in sustainable concrete.

For the second consecutive year, Knife River ranked #1 in the nation for the total number of ready-mix plant Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) generators verified by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.

It's another example of how we're using data, transparency and innovation to better understand and reduce the environmental impact of our operations.

Learn more in our Sustainability Report: kniferiver.com/sustainability

09/25/2026

Ready to roll in Hamilton, Montana!

Our ready-mix team had one of our special mixers all cleaned up for the Ravalli County Fair Parade. We had a great time joining the community to kick off another year of fair festivities with our neighbors!

09/24/2026

Knife River’s Midwest ready-mix team in Sioux City, Iowa, received the Excellence in Safety Gold Award from the National Ready Mix Concrete Association for an outstanding and safe year. The award is based on incident rate and yardage produced, and the Gold Award indicates that the team is at the top of the class in both.

Congratulations to our Midwest team, and thank you for making safety a priority!

09/22/2026

During the night of July 4, Cody Johnson, a laborer for our North Dakota Grading Department, noticed his neighbor’s truck was on fire. He immediately called 911, alerted his neighbors by knocking on their door, and grabbed a garden hose to help keep the fire from spreading.

Cody had the fire well contained until the fire department arrived. Even then, he stayed on scene after noticing a leak from the truck's gas to tank and helped ensure the situation remained under control.

For his quick thinking and decisive action, Cody received an Eagle Award at the Minot Area Chamber EDC August meeting. Thank you, Cody, for putting safety first – no matter what the situation!

09/21/2026

At Knife River, your career can take you in a lot of directions. You might build roads, bridges and communities, or build new skills, relationships and a career you’re proud of.

With opportunities across the company, there’s room to keep learning, growing and building what comes next.

Find your next opportunity at jobs.kniferiver.net

09/18/2026

The new Elk River Ready Mix Plant is officially open in Central Minnesota! This investment enhances our ability to serve a growing market, deliver quality products, and support the communities where we live and work.

We look forward to continuing to deliver quality products and reliable service to our customers and communities. Visit our website for Elk River contact info and to learn more about our locations across Central Minnesota! kniferiver.com/locations/central-minnesota/milaca-area

09/18/2026

Great leaders are great communicators, and great leaders get great results! Hone your skills with us in October!

09/17/2026

Our crews spend their days making sure our customers' parking lots are in great shape - but sometimes our own lots need a little TLC!

The parking lot at the administration building in our Sauk Rapids, Minn., office needed some work after a busy summer, so our team did what they do best and got it back in top shape.

With several buildings on site and trucks coming in and out all day, the construction made for extra traffic and cramped parking, but our team had a focus on safety. They kept an eye on traffic - both trucks and people - and got the parking lot looking great while keeping everyone safe.

09/16/2026

Congratulations to the Knife River Training Center on receiving the 2026 Image Award from the Oregon Trucking Association!

The OTA Image Award recognizes companies and individuals whose efforts make a positive impression on the trucking industry while supporting their employees, communities and the public. The Training Center’s commitment to workforce development, education and community engagement is a great example of that impact.

09/14/2026

We can't wait to see where this simulator takes young people as they explore careers in transportation – and beyond!

We're proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Little Falls on fun initiatives like this. 🙌

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

08/24/2026

We're honored to be the host location for the 2026 Rescue Roundup for SafeHaven Humane Society on September 26. We have an ad in their program and wanted to share it with you ...

08/13/2026

The team of professionals here at Knife River Training Center were honored this week to be awarded the 2026 Image Award by the Oregon Trucking Association. The award is presented to companies who through their actions are making a positive impact on the image of the industry. Check out the video regarding our commitment to workforce development.

07/30/2026

Last year, our team worked with BuildWitt to support their development of new online content related to trucking and transportation. William Abbott and Allan Nichols came off as the true professionals they both are!

If you're interested in learning more about our ELDT/CDL program sponsored in partnership with Linn–Benton Community College please visit our website https://www.krtrainingcenter.com

05/19/2026

We're HIRING!!! These opportunities don't come along often!! We're looking for an experienced equipment operator to join our team of all-star instructors!!!

Check out the details here: https://kniferiver.rec.pro.ukg.net/KNI1004KNIR/JobBoard/a86a7b13-2a90-427e-bbca-f8bd35875adf/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=ebf60b23-c23f-4978-9701-a9ba829dd00a

04/21/2026

📣 Instructional Designers – We’re Looking to Partner
Knife River is seeking an independent Instructional Design consultant to help us transform our content into engaging, modern eLearning.
✅ Articulate Storyline (full platform)
✅ KR‑branded, SCORM‑compliant deliverables
✅ Self‑directed + hybrid learning
✅ Content provided – you bring the design expertise
This is a great opportunity to collaborate with a strong Training & Development team and create learning that truly supports people in the field and beyond.
📩 Interested? Drop a DM and we'll share the full RFQ.
Please feel free to share with your network.