Roehl Transport -- my story

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  1. rajonrondo4mvp17

    rajonrondo4mvp17 Bobtail Member

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    well looks like i wont be workn for tmc in 2 years cause im moving to florida after 1 year over the road
    and bye the way the recruiter came in to my school for them and he said that rookie drivers start
    out at 45 cent a mile is that true
     
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  3. himo

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    thanks for the promp answer. My problem is I live in Maine and it seems hard to find company that hires from eastcoast. I like TMC and Maverick. I am trying more options more than one so i can choose.
     
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    for the elctrical outlets in a sleeper cab, do they use the 110v outlets or is it the cigerette lighter type requiring an adapter?
     
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  5. jeepnut_nh

    jeepnut_nh Medium Load Member

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    Holy Hijacked Thread Batman! :biggrin_2559:

    Anyways, i just came home yesterday for 3 off. my first run went OK all in all, i am enjoying driving so far. the truck runs well, so far i have only noticed a couple of small issues with it.

    for all who are going out with a trainer soon....ignore the part of the packing list they send you that states:

    "bring a small pillow"

    bring the pillow you want, as long as you can fit it in (or on) your luggage. there is ample room in the top bunk for whatever pillow you put up there.

    So ya may as well be comfortable.

    the space issue is more with total amount of luggage, try to keep it compact. i had a 20" duffel of clothes, a "book bag" for a shower bag, and my lap-top case doubling as a briefcase. it was a bit tight.

    i go back out monday morning, i plan on devastating the local sushi bars' supplies of fish & saki tonite!! :biggrin_2559:
     
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  6. RuthlessPumpkin

    RuthlessPumpkin Bobtail Member

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    This has been really helpful Jeepnut. I am leaving for the 8th orientation in Gary or waiting for the 15th in Phoenix. Most likely Gary as I have bills to pay and children to feed. Please keep us posted. How has the pay and miles been so far? Is it close to what we have been told? Also do you know if they do cpaps or anything for apnea. Just asking since your the most recent person out of the terminals.
     
  7. snowman01

    snowman01 Road Train Member

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    After being out that long why would you want to have fish bait for dinner? ;) Glad its working out for you there. I drove for Roehl out of Northern NH when they bought out my small company and it didn't work out for me. No way to get me home but they ended up closing the terminal anyways. Keep the posts coming and driver safely.
     
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  8. snowman01

    snowman01 Road Train Member

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    btw: what terminal are you going to be based out of and how are they going to get you home up there? Can you take your truck home on the days off?
     
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  9. Treefork

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    I know a driver going to orientation on the 8th. Let me know if you go to that one.
     
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  10. RuthlessPumpkin

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    Will do! Is it surfernabox? Cause if so that's my roomate. Anyway will do. I am pretty sure I will end up in Gary on the 8th!
     
  11. Treefork

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    Don't know surfernabox. Have fun in Gary. It's not too bad.
     
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