Husband starting with Roehl 1/11/10

Depending on your financial situation check out the home-time fleets. The downside is that you have a commute (in my case three hours), you slip-seat, and you don't make as much money. The positive is that you get the most predictable home-time available in trucking. Roehl has three types of home-time fleets 7/7, 7/4-7/3, 14/7. I do the 7/4-7/3 out of East St. Louis. I have been on this since June of 08 and overall has worked pretty well.

If you are used to a 9-5 home everyday get home at five on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to yourself, take a day off because you have to see a doctor, you are in for a shock to your system. I have always had jobs that required extensive travel and was traveling when we met. Even at that, truck driving took it up a couple more notches. I have a nine year old daughter and miss more of her activities than I like. It doesn't stop me from being involved, but I have to work at it. My wife has to run the house when I'm gone, but we still stay in contact and make decisions jointly. Get a good cell phone plan and a bluetooth.

 

Can I ask what fleet your husband choose? Van, refer, or flat?

 

Moetou, I worked in a factory for 30 plus years until I went into Roehl's driver training about 1 1/2 years ago. Even with a family member already driving OTR it was still a big adjustment for both myself and my wife (kids are grown and gone). Roehl has done a good job of getting me home on time (which means plus or minus a day) keeping in mind freight is what moves the truck. Originaly thought the wife would go with me from time to time but the reality of life on the road makes that not an option. You do tend to appreciate the time you have together much more, but overall it is hard on the family life. Good luck to you both in your new situation I hope it works out for you.

 

I am starting too at Roehl on 1/11/2010. I am currently in Marshfield WI getting ready for qualification Day tommorrow

 

Best of luck to you Roehl-newbies

 

Good Luck to all of you!!!!!!!!!!

 

Get some good rest...tomorrow's a big day! Good luck!