Midwest Regional Flatbed Review

Discussion in 'Roehl' started by Treefork, Aug 5, 2011.

  1. Aug 5, 2011 #1
    Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    So I've been running back at Roehl for 6 weeks or so on the Midwest Regional Flatbed and I've got to say I didn't get my hopes up to start off so I wouldn't be disappointed, however there wasn't a need to. I figured the getting home every week thing was just something they said to get you in. Guess what? I've been home every week since I started, and it's also been on the weekend. Sometimes it's just long enough for a reset, sometimes it's longer. I've also been averaging about 2300+ miles a week, working 5-6 day stretches. The most distinct downside I can think of is going through Chicago 3 times a week, but I'm used to it now. I also feel like I sleep at the Gary Terminal twice a week but it beats the truck stop. Anyhow it's late and I'm rambling, but there's my input. Any questions or comments welcome.
     
    Treefork, Aug 5, 2011
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  3. Aug 6, 2011 #2
    childerscarl1

    childerscarl1 Medium Load Member

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    garys not so bad, overheard the shop manager talking about getting bids on remodeling the showers and installing stools in each shower room. Im all for this !
    hope they do this , but like I said just overheard someone talking. If gary can come close to what appleton has that would be great.
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2011 #3
    notezbngrn71

    notezbngrn71 Road Train Member

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    I heard the same from my FM. They're planning on remodeling the whole driver facilities upstairs in the near future. New Showers, lounge, restrooms and sleeping rooms.
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2011 #4
    paoldschool

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    That sure would be nice, Gary could use a facelift for sure. I would sleep at Gary alot too. I would hold up there early in the day, take a break, then make a run for it in the early morning through Chicago. Glad the regional gig is working out, I used to run Great Lakes regional flatbed, and I was home every weekend also. It was nice til the economy took a nose dive and the miles went away. Anyway I hope that the miles keep up for you.
     
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  7. Jun 24, 2012 #5
    Treefork

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    Just reread this old review of mine and it's still pretty consistent now as it was when I first posted 10 months ago. So there's my update.
     
    Treefork, Jun 24, 2012
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