Originally Posted by rumandcoke123

Upon your employment with Roehl, you signed a statement for your DRG stateing if you did not return it you will be charged $50.00. Signed, printed name, social security number, and dated. All but 1 paragraph begins with "I understand". Looks like a pretty important company document to me. So lets take a moment to look at this a little closer.

Lets look at the 3rd paragraph.

I am not required to provide anything in return beyond my services.

Sounds simple enough to me, I am hired to drive the truck, but wait this is my rant. How can I rant about such a simple statement. Time to point out the fuel filter wrench scam.

So we have established that you are NOT REQUIRED to provide anything other then your services. So now lets look at how soon they violate there own policy.

1) Page 8-7 You are required to check opti against your Motor Carriers Road Atlas

2) Page 8-13 You are required to remove nails from floor. But not given any tools for this job.

3) page 8-13 You are required to sweep the trailer, but again you have no means to do this job either

4) page 9-13 You are required to check your exit guide (National Truckstop Directory) for stops.

5) page 9-13 You are required to check City or local maps for the area you wil be operating in.

6) page 9-17 A small fan to help you stay cool is suggested to help you reduce idle time.

7) page 9-39 Use a Hammer if the pins will not come loose prior to sliding the tandems.

page 9-39 An inexpensive Pin puller, to release the 5th wheel pin.

9) page 9-39 An inexpensive pair of Scissors to break seals.

10) page 9-39 Proper Footwear, to guard against ankle injuries.

11) page 10-4 If you need a Ladder, make sure it is the tri fold type.

12) page 11-7 When you call, have accurate measurements ready. Get out the Tape Measure. Note: for van drivers if stickers are missing simply measure from the dot bumper (page 11-10)

13) page 18-6 Use a Pryrod or Screwdriver to move slack adjusters

14) page 18-7,8 Use a 7/16", 1/2", 5/16", or 9/16" Wrench, to adjust brakes.

15) page 18-9 To change the Daveco fuel filter you need a Filter wrench, which is available at the maint dept.

Ok just so everybody doesn't rush the maint dept. There is a cost for this filter wrench. Just doesn't say so in the book.

16) page 9-31 Verify the locking jaws are closed around kingpin. You will need a Flashlight for this. (this is even in bold print)

I agree that every driver should have theese items plus other tools to assist them in doing the job. Why are we haveing to sign a statement saying that all that is required is our services? That is clearly a fasle statement. Each truck should be outfitted with the basic tools that are needed, and the tools should be provided by the company. The company should be embarrased by the fact that they charge for a fuel filter wrench. Whats next are they going to charge us for the little notepads that we receive at the safety meetings? Oh wait they used to.

So to all you newbies getting your $300.00 sign on bonus. Don't waste it on food, or other living expenses. Save your $15.00 per day to buy all the items that are "suggested" you have with you at all times.

Originally Posted by HardCharger12B

The messages still come to you. They just dont come to you when you are rolling anymore.

Originally Posted by HardCharger12B

Just occurred to me that If you are so busy ranting about Roehl, why are you sticking around? Deep down inside I think you know that Roehl is Heaven compared to the Hell of Werner, Swift, J.B.Hunt, etc.etc. I have NO problems with the way I am treated and My DSR busts her tail to keep the planners in check to get me home. I also treat my DSR and all others in Roehl with utmost respect that we all deserve, and the respect is given right back to me. Try it, it works.

Originally Posted by HardCharger12B

Which is all Tax Deductible...........

Originally Posted by HardCharger12B

Just occurred to me that If you are so busy ranting about Roehl, why are you sticking around? Deep down inside I think you know that Roehl is Heaven compared to the Hell of Werner, Swift, J.B.Hunt, etc.etc. I have NO problems with the way I am treated and My DSR busts her tail to keep the planners in check to get me home. I also treat my DSR and all others in Roehl with utmost respect that we all deserve, and the respect is given right back to me. Try it, it works.

Originally Posted by rumandcoke123

But what about the honors flatbedders who are on salary, are they also going to get a similar pay raise for there work? Is there work any less technical? Is there work any less physical?