The Good, The Bad, The Honest Truth of a New Roehl Lease Operator

Discussion in 'Roehl' started by MayhemTrucking, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. Mrfasttrack

    Mrfasttrack Light Load Member

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    Looking forward to hearing more of your adventure
     
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  3. MayhemTrucking

    MayhemTrucking Heavy Load Member

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    No whizzin at all lol... Roehl has never been known for pay rates lol... But looking over many other "big Company" pay plans show more but they also show it as being more when you put all kinds of other "maybes" into the equation.

    But yea i know its not very good cpm.
     
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  4. swenjj

    swenjj Light Load Member

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    do lease operators get the same random trips as company drivers? or do they get longer trips at all?
     
  5. Mayh3m

    Mayh3m Bobtail Member

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    Not trying to hijack your thread. But I spoke with a recruiter today about leasing, and he said I need to be a company driver for them for at least 6 months before I can lease.

    Do you or does anyone know if there is truth in that statement. I don't mind 6 months, but would rather lease right away. I have my CDL already and have over 6 months experience.
     
  6. majestyk

    majestyk Road Train Member

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    They told me 6 months as well so that is likely the story.
     
  7. MayhemTrucking

    MayhemTrucking Heavy Load Member

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    Yes must be a company driver atleast 6 months. With no tickets or violations during that time
     
  8. leanright

    leanright Medium Load Member

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    Your friend's pay stubs are not telling you much. Is he showing you all his expenses too ?
     
  9. stranger

    stranger Road Train Member

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    What does Rohel pay for? Fuel taxes, 2290, tag and permits? Who pays for tires, repairs, truck service, ect? Bobtail ins, cargo ins, liability ins? Any fuel discounts, what is the amount of fuel surcharge you get? Are you charged for Quallcom useage?

    These items add up, and are important. The pay is 1990's rates, and can only be made up by what they are willing to pay as far as the above items are concerned.

    Fuel is over $3.00 a gallon now, and going up. 6 MPG with fuel at $3.00 per gallon is 50 cents per mile right there. You need a hefty fuel surchage, and very few deadhead miles to offset that. Most companies don't pay surcharge on D/H miles, do they?

    Add up every expense and divide it by 2000, which is a good start as far as miles per week. This will get you a close start on fixed expenses. Remember, you are also paying for your health insurance, your vacation, holiday, and sick pay. You are also paying 100% of all payroll taxes, unlike a company driver.
     
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  10. childerscarl1

    childerscarl1 Medium Load Member

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    here is something else to think about, a friend of mine is a o/o for roehl and with in the first month he had replaced a starter on the apu about 800 dollars at dealer and a new radiater for the trk. no warranty on starter or radiater, just on drive train !!
    The best roehl would do was loan him the money to get trk repaired. that's about
    3000.00 on top of everything else he is paying ! So check that 07 over with a fine tooth comb and ask all kinds of question's about what is covered and what is not.
    Remember Dan is your best friend now, but what happen's after you sign ?????
     
  11. wiseguy3501

    wiseguy3501 Light Load Member

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    I'm curious to see how this plays out as well.....keep us updated.
     
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