Any Questions about Roehl??

**TreeMac** · 07.15.2012

Just finished CDL school Friday, July 13th. I have a pre-hire from Roehl and a couple of other companies. Roehl is top on my list, as long as they will have me. My dilemma is, van or flat? I'm just like everybody else. Want good miles and the ability to see my family at least every couple of weeks. I don't mind the work of flat, but just wondering about the time of year I am starting. After reading through a ton of these threads, I am afraid I will be going solo just as freight is slowing down. I mean, taking into consideration that there will be some time needed to become fairly efficient at strapping and tarpping. So any advice would be appreciated.

Also, I live in Nashville, TN. How is this area for Roehl freight? Seems they only offer National fleets in my area. Is this a fact? Will I be able to get home consistently? Do they have any drop yards in this area?

What type of Truck should I expect to get at this time? (Just curious about this one!)

Thanks!

**Lyle** · 07.15.2012

Get a CB! They are great communication tools for road emergencies. Its always nice to know about a road hazard before you are upon it at 63MPH.

So funny!!! Laughed my butt off

**childerscarl1** · 07.16.2012

Originally Posted by Lyle

Get a CB! They are great communication tools for road emergencies. Its always nice to know about a road hazard before you are upon it at 63MPH.

So funny!!! Laughed my butt off

I don't see what is so funny, people come up on stoped traffic and accidents
All the time going a lot slower than 63 and can't get stoped ,causing death and injury.
If that's your attitude on driving a big truck , I hope you find another type of job !
Be alert and informed, the life you save may be your own !!!

**T-Lady** · 07.16.2012

63 is slow unless you need to stop NOW. CBs can be useful...they can be annoying...they can be dangerous. Depends how they are used, and by whom.

**skyviper73** · 07.17.2012

Originally Posted by T-Lady

63 is slow unless you need to stop NOW. CBs can be useful...they can be annoying...they can be dangerous. Depends how they are used, and by whom.

I use my CB as a doorstop at home. I haven't had one in my truck for 3 years and I don't miss it!

**DrFlush** · 07.17.2012

Pulling flats you pretty much need a cb for the steel places.

**skyviper73** · 07.17.2012

Originally Posted by DrFlush

Pulling flats you pretty much need a cb for the steel places.

I understand that. With vans there are a few places that tell you to contact the shipping office on the cb to check in, but they usually have a phone number listed on the sign as well. There have been a few places that didn't and I end up walking 1/2 mile in the snow to the office wishing I still had my cb in the truck!

**T-Lady** · 07.20.2012

I just got my new fleet manager. So far, so good. He should be easy to break in...er...work with. Lol...but I know a guy who has a FM that doesn't seem to be a good match. Maybe its just a personality clash, I don't know...I suggested he ask for a different FM...is that unheard of? Everyone I have dealt with so far has been great. That makes my job so much easier.

**skyviper73** · 07.20.2012

Originally Posted by T-Lady

I just got my new fleet manager. So far, so good. He should be easy to break in...er...work with. Lol...but I know a guy who has a FM that doesn't seem to be a good match. Maybe its just a personality clash, I don't know...I suggested he ask for a different FM...is that unheard of? Everyone I have dealt with so far has been great. That makes my job so much easier.

No, there is nothing wrong with asking for a different FM. Although, I know drivers who don't get along with whatever FM they get. Tells me the problem isn't the FM.

**Lyle** · 07.22.2012

Come on Childerscarl the sarcasim that he implied was funny because we go way slower than the posted speed limit so knowing where a speed trap is on a 70mph highway and all you can do is 63 thats whats funny. Dont take it so seriously. I cut and pasted what they said i dont know how to make a buble out of it. Alright