TeeH,I drive for Roehl on the 7 on 7 off program.As far as I know they still offer it.I live about 85 miles from the Akron,OH drop lot which is where I operate out of.I think 100 miles is the requirement for this program.Give them a call and see what they have to say.I usually run about 3000 to 3300 mile in my 7 days out.I have had a couple of weeks between 2000 and 2500 miles,but most of the time your gonna get around 3000 mi.They also have a 7 on 3 off 7 on 4 off program.I leave out on Sat. morn.and I get back in sometime on Fri.
Roehl Transport, Inc. - Marshfield, Wi.
Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Cocky, Apr 22, 2006.
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I heard Roehl has a strange truckwash policy?
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Homeboy, I don't know why you seem to be having problems but my husband is with Roehl, has been since April 2005. He missed the first safety bonus because he came in during the middle of the quarter and didn't log the required miles to be eligible but he has received the last two safety bonuses as well as the sign on bonus he was told he would get. Plus he has been getting good miles even though at this time of the year freight is slow. All in all I would say you are the first person that seems to be dissatisfied with them. But as they say you can't please all the people all of the time. Good luck to you.
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Also, whispers, you stated that your husband started in April 2005, yet in the beginning of this thread you stated that hubby had recently started with Roehl, which was dated Aprill 2004. It really isn't a big thing, but 2 years of experience with a company would carry more weight with me as far as things get better with time with this company.
I am sorry for the extensive reply, but I can't tell you how sad I am for all of the industry when Over the Road drivers are expected to be away from family and friends for extended periods and expected to settle for much less than is advertised in brochures. Again, if this is one of the best, I truly feel sorry for the others. -
Only strange thing about the truckwash policy is that you do it yourself at the terminals.Thats not so strange.
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Look at it as a way to get trained and gain the needed experience to get a position with a local company who's pay is hopefully closer to what you're looking for.
Roehl does say in the recruiting brochure, "We see those ads, too. Companies promising solo drivers 3000 miles or more per week. But take out your pencil and calculator, and it's clear those kind of claims aren't very realistic. With speed limits and regulated hours of operation, 3000 miles per week is simply not going to happen week after week."
Roehl does have attainable bonuses, and I know they fire people who falsify information, so if you're having trouble with something that's policy and not being delivered upon, keep after it. They don't stay in business by shafting employees.
And I think the reason most people quit driving for them is the same reason most people quit driving for any otr-type carrier; it's a lifestyle, not a job, and not a whole lot of people want to do it long term. -
Good luck with your evolution 2 training. I hope that everything goes the way you hope in your career with Roehl.
I felt the way you did 7 months ago. Funny, the only thing that has changed is that I have actually been doing the job and comparing what actually IS versus what was promised. I hope your experience is better than mine. -
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