Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

6 weeks from finishing school, company advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dgarlow1, Oct 11, 2014.

  1. Oct 11, 2014 #1
    dgarlow1

    dgarlow1 Bobtail Member

    5
    1
    Oct 11, 2014
    Syracuse, NY
    0
    I am looking at Roehl, they offered orientation 12/8 as I finish NTTS school in Liverpool, NY about a week prior and then take the DMV test. Pay seems a bit low, but they only offer you the averages. I would be Northeast Regional dedicated Kraft run. So Eastern NY, MASS, NJ, PA, VA with runs into Atlanta, SC and back hauls to VA and Baltimore. I am flipping though between them, Shaffer, and H.O.Wolding.All offer regional with decent home time (family). Any drivers that can fill in the blanks from what the recruiters tell me would be much appreciated! Again, all these companies seem very solid to me. I also drove previously for 10 years and yard dogged for 6. Walked away from driving when I divorced the 1st wife so here I am getting it all back. Thanks in advance drivers!
     
    dgarlow1, Oct 11, 2014
    dgarlow1, Oct 11, 2014
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Oct 11, 2014 #2
    SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

    3,399
    17,201
    Apr 19, 2011
    Columbus, Ohio
    0
    There is a Roehl forum that can probably answer any questions you have. You could post some questions about Roehl in there and get them answered fairly quick. Good group of people in it. Good luck with whichever company you choose!
     
    SHOJim, Oct 11, 2014
    SHOJim, Oct 11, 2014
    #2
  4. Oct 11, 2014 #3
    dgarlow1

    dgarlow1 Bobtail Member

    5
    1
    Oct 11, 2014
    Syracuse, NY
    0
    Thank you very much!
     
    dgarlow1, Oct 11, 2014
    dgarlow1, Oct 11, 2014
    #3
  5. Oct 13, 2014 #4
    DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

    5,348
    2,597
    Feb 14, 2010
    Jacksonville, FL
    0
    I enjoyed my time at Roehl, Good company to start with and get some experience.
     
    DrtyDiesel, Oct 13, 2014
    DrtyDiesel, Oct 13, 2014
    #4
    dgarlow1 and 123456 Thank this.
  7. Oct 13, 2014 #5
    Mtn. Dew

    Mtn. Dew Light Load Member

    160
    123
    Nov 28, 2013
    GA
    0
    Don't listen to recruiters, go down to the truck stops and meet a few truckers. Also, this forum is an excellent location to do some of your research... good start my friend.
     
    Mtn. Dew, Oct 13, 2014
    Mtn. Dew, Oct 13, 2014
    #5
    DrtyDiesel and dgarlow1 Thank this.
  8. Oct 14, 2014 #6
    DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

    5,348
    2,597
    Feb 14, 2010
    Jacksonville, FL
    0
    The recruiters will definitely tell you what you want to hear. If you go to truck stops offer to buy a driver a cup of coffee or fountain drink. That's what always got me to take the time to talk to someone about the company I worked for.
     
    DrtyDiesel, Oct 14, 2014
    DrtyDiesel, Oct 14, 2014
    #6
    dgarlow1 and 123456 Thank this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.