Roehl Trainers Check- in/ New Roehl Drivers Check-in

Nottoway · Sep 6, 2012

Pirate Trucker XOXX said: ↑

Hey Nottoway, welcome to the party! and thanks for the shout out. I'm still in the early stages of the hire process and like you I've asked what seems like a million questions, I don't know how much reading you've done on what is the top 3 or 4 threads, but believe me if you have the time, scan through, being new myself, It took my a few days on here to even work all the bells and whistles of the forum, everyone here is really cool, and ask away, even what your thinking might be dumb................ask it any way.

Pirate Trucker XOXX
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Thanks! I look forward to digging through the site. Will be in touch, I'm sure.

Nottoway · Sep 6, 2012

Moriarti said: ↑

Nott, Roehl would be considered "weak" West of I-35, and, they don't *like* sending newer drivers west, simply because of the lack of support (support for their freight, not you), Sometimes, you have to have a talk with your Fleet Manager, to point out that you haven't been south of I-80 in two months.

there are many posters to this forum, and I'm among them, who are former-roehl drivers. And, I think most of us would agree in saying, if you're going to learn how to do this job, Roehl is a great place to learn it. If you know what you're doing, you probably want to look elsewhere. unless you're interested in hometime.. we're great at hometime... Hell, Bucks has been semi-retired for years, pretty much the whole time he worked here.
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Thanks for the info. Lots to consider. Looking forward to learning and discussing things. Take care!

Nottoway · Sep 6, 2012

DrtyDiesel said: ↑

Roehls hometime is the main reason I don't want to go anywhere else, but I do want to move to a company that does more heavy haul and oversized. There's a heavy haul and equipment transport company in Jax that I could choose to be home every weekend, every two weeks, or one week per month. I'm still reading up on them though. I'm pretty sure if I remember correctly I have to be 23 years old though.

Ethan
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Lots of options ... with time. Just gotta get that initial experience under the belt! I'm looking forward to it.

DrtyDiesel · Sep 6, 2012

Nottoway said: ↑

Lots of options ... with time. Just gotta get that initial experience under the belt! I'm looking forward to it.
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Yeah I switched to flats because lantern was and he's like my brother from another mother. Plus I need flat experience for heavy haul. So far I love my hometime. 24 days out, 5 days home

Ethan

bucksandducks · Sep 6, 2012

Moriarti said: ↑

Nott, Roehl would be considered "weak" West of I-35, and, they don't *like* sending newer drivers west, simply because of the lack of support (support for their freight, not you), Sometimes, you have to have a talk with your Fleet Manager, to point out that you haven't been south of I-80 in two months.

there are many posters to this forum, and I'm among them, who are former-roehl drivers. And, I think most of us would agree in saying, if you're going to learn how to do this job, Roehl is a great place to learn it. If you know what you're doing, you probably want to look elsewhere. unless you're interested in hometime.. we're great at hometime... Hell, Bucks has been semi-retired for years, pretty much the whole time he worked here.
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Ya. I had it pretty good for a while. I made 48-50k for five years and only worked half a year. (7 on 7 off) During those weeks I worked I had a "helper" who did at least half the driving and helped with the tarps. From the sound of the new training program I don't think it is possible anymore.

Begining at 48 · Sep 7, 2012

Well I leave for orientation Sunday in Gary, In. Do any of you Roehl trainers have a must have or a leave it the hell at home list. So far the recruiters have been great, but they are not the ones out in the truck. would appreciate any input, thanks.

Pirate Trucker XOXX · Sep 7, 2012

Begining at 48 said: ↑

Well I leave for orientation Sunday in Gary, In. Do any of you Roehl trainers have a must have or a leave it the hell at home list. So far the recruiters have been great, but they are not the ones out in the truck. would appreciate any input, thanks.
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Check a back in this Thread, a post to me Pirate Trucker XOXX, A driver tells of all you need if you are going flatbed, and van you most likely don't need the steel-toe boots, Just remeber there is only so much room in a truck, and to start out with there will be 2 of you in there.

Pirate Trucker XOXX

Pirate Trucker XOXX · Sep 8, 2012

Hello.......................Where did everybody go..............This thread was doing so good................. It is the weekend.............Thats OK, Yall ill be back......I know it.

Pirate Trucker XOXX

Lantern · Sep 8, 2012

Pirate Trucker XOXX said: ↑

Hello.......................Where did everybody go..............This thread was doing so good................. It is the weekend.............Thats OK, Yall ill be back......I know it.

Pirate Trucker XOXX
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KF7WTV · Sep 8, 2012

DrtyDiesel said: ↑

Roehls hometime is the main reason I don't want to go anywhere else, but I do want to move to a company that does more heavy haul and oversized. There's a heavy haul and equipment transport company in Jax that I could choose to be home every weekend, every two weeks, or one week per month. I'm still reading up on them though. I'm pretty sure if I remember correctly I have to be 23 years old though.

Ethan
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My recruiter, Lindsey, told me that Roehl has a heavy haul division. Have you looked into it at all?

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