Home after an 1150 mile run from ATL to NH. Got re-routed through NYC. All those years growing up in southern CT helped as I've been through the...
Air Force. In the 80s.
Three of our 4 van guys got calls from their trainers up here in Gary. Not sure about the 4th. We're heading out this afternoon, I'm happy we...
I am national van, there were 5 van guys originally, now 4 along with 6 flatbedders, and we are all done with Phase 1 ! New Roehl employees as of...
Hey all- Day 7 in Gary. Some paperwork, lots of backing a van and a flatbed while the flatbedders were strapping, chaining, and otherwise...
Except it's about 40 degrees warmer Nottoway!! Makes those pre trips focused when it is 10 with a wind chill here in suburban Chicago.
marriedtrucker, you will be in good hands. I am impressed with the trainers while you are actually driving, backing, and doing close maneuvers....
Day 4 of Gary (not flatbed) training. Didn't post yesterday as I was busy. Cold & windy. Great backing and close maneuvers practicing the last...
I will see you then cheflee as the 7th is my last day here but I'm sure I'll be in the lovely Inn of Hammond at least one more day before assigned...
Treefork, I forgot if you were van or flatbed. We got 4 van folks at orientation here in Gary that will be done next Monday!
Day 2 in Gary. More paperwork, good safety presentation, distracted driving video, HAZMAT video and test, pre-trips on a flatbed, then he showed...
First day in Gary. Mostly flatbedders at the orientation. They have one more book and more homework than us van drivers. Once our hair follicle...
Speaking of snow, driving to Gary these past 2 days from New Hampshire, I went by 5 cars that ended up either in the median or in the ditch up to...
Good luck Techno and Irish!
Nottoway, wish I could go south to Ellenwood. Will need to be content with Gary. Thought I'd get away from snow. Keep us updated on your...
Knew you would for some reason. You had the same concerns I had when I went through that. And no parallel parking! Good luck on the next phase...
Pharrari, I am new just like you. Yard work was my toughest challenge, not the forward stuff, that was cake. Backing I had to take it slow, use...
New to this board as far as messaging, but have read good, bad, and ugly over the past month. Going national van with Roehl, was set for...
