Any Questions about Roehl??

I'm headed to Gary for flatbed orientation/ securement training next week. Do the trucks have any kind of navigation system? Or should I bring my own? I was thinking of picking up a Garmin dezl. Thanks for your help.

 

They tell you the route they want you to take with a message on the trucks computer. I picked up a rand mcnally and use it as a guide, but I write down the directions they give me.

 

nav system is the driver

 

...and they give out free paper atlas books.

 

Thanks, looks like I'll be picking up a Nav unit.

 

Is the trucks decent for the hometime fleet drivers? also does anyone know any pros and cons about the 14/3 nationwide fleet at roehl?

 

I'm on the national fleet and I choose to stay out for 18 and go home for 4. The trucks are all the same (except flatbed) they don't differentiate between fleets for trucks, it's what's available at the time.

 

How hard is the physical there and what is the 7 points of driving or something like that I seen in a earlier post.

How often do people get sent home and for what reason.

The reason I ask, I am 60

 

Don't let your age worry you! I am 57 and just completed RDTC in January 2014!

Its called the "Safe Seven Protective Driving Techniques" as practiced by Roehl Drivers.

1. Slow Down - Always choose a speed that is safe for the conditions. Don't exceed the legal speed limit. Set your speed 3 - 4 mph lower than the surrounding traffic and traffic will travel away from you.

2. Stay Back - Allow plenty of room to stop your vehicle. Maintain a seven second following distance with the vehicle in front of you.

3. Know what's happening - Monitor your surrounding and focus on what coming up. Monitor your mirrors, whats going on behind and next to you but stay focused on whats up front. When changing lanes, use the "Lean and Look" method.

4. Yield to Others - It's always safer to yield than to challenge for your position.

5. Expect the Expected - Anticipate the actions other motorist are likely to make and respond properly.

6. Prepare to Drive - Check yourself, your vehicle and your plan before you drive.

7. Reduce the Risk - Avoid situations that create hazards for other motorists or expose you and your vehicle to their mistakes. Respond properly to hazards.

Because you asked!

 

Pack a good sized carry on bag or gym bag to about 30-35 pounds and see if you can lift it over your head. That's probably the hardest one.