Anyone have any questions for a ROEHL trainer?

Are roehl drivers required to wear a company uniform of some kind?

 

If by uniforms you mean shorts, t-shirts, baseball caps, bandannas, shirts with the sleeves cut-off then yes you do...lol. I'm in my 2nd week of school and have seen it all. But pretty sure you need to be somewhat presentable at the customer (shirt w/sleeves) at least.

 

I did truckingtruth also, and that site is top notch. I was way prepared for my tests.

 

Anybody???

 

A recruiter would have to tell you what they're offering in your area. Most of the freight is east of the Mississippi. Flatbeds do venture out west.

 

Thanks! I need to call Kim anyway and let her know I decided on Roehl over the couple of other schools I was looking at.

 

what questions are most frequently asked by the driver trainees?
What advice did you wish someone gave you when you were a new driver about to set off on your own?
When the new driver is out with the trainer,are they only driving the states specific to the drivers chosen fleet option (ie with dairyland your only driving through certain states) or will the student and trainer get to drive nationally for the training period? (im hoping I get to drive through mountains)
Does the student need to buy groceries before going with the trainer?
what are the most common stupid mistakes most driver trainees make that could be avoided easily?

thank you. I leave in 4 days to orientation in Appleton,the closer it gets the more excited I get... :smt038

 

When the new driver is out with the trainer,are they only driving the states specific to the drivers chosen fleet option (ie with dairyland your only driving through certain states) or will the student and trainer get to drive nationally for the training period? (im hoping I get to drive through mountains)

No - am Dairyland and went out with a National Van Trainer. Never touched a reefer.

Does the student need to buy groceries before going with the trainer?

Depends..Talk to your trainer ahead of time. I didnt buy any as we only snacked for the 11 days and only had a couple actual meals.

what are the most common stupid mistakes most driver trainees make that could be avoided easily?

Rushing...Slow down...I mean way down..your brain won't respond as fast until you have experience.