Roehl Transport, Inc. - Marshfield, Wi.?

Well Tip,thats why I said the real test will be when I get running with Roehl.In order for something like this to work you must have a good partner,keeping the truck clean,being on time,etc.I am schedueled to start out next Sat.Sept.2 on this program,I will just have to see how things work out.They also have a 7/3-7/4 program,which would mean a little more money,but to me the 7/7 progam sounds good.I can just hope I end up with a good partner.Will keep you informed.

 

Sounds good, Road. Keep me informed about your situation.

Good luck with it.

 

Hey good luck out there, Road Dog. I drop at the Akron yard on occasion (Mogadore, I believe it is), so perhaps I'll run into you up there. BTW that drop yard is a pain in the ********* to get in and out of sometimes.

 

Hubby got a new truck. His new number is 5711. Keep an eye out for him. LOL His dispatcher is out of Georgia. He is looking into becoming a trainer with them. Good luck with them.

 

Whispers,I will be leaving out this Sat.for my first run with Roehl,on the 7 on 7 off program.Got your hubbies new truck no.Will be looking for him out on the road.

 

Hi Whispers,

'I would like to address this to you or anyone else that works at Roehl now.'

I am going to start Roehl's CDL School in October.
Once I complete the school, does that guarantee me a position?
I hate asking this question, but I am leaving a secured job now, for a career!

Secondly, Has Roehl ever not accept a student after their training and if so, for what reasons?

Are they offering long hauls; like going West to Colorado.

Are the newest drivers getting 2500 - 3000 miles a week?

Just asking to see if you know!

Thanks!

 

Skier,you ask some very good questions.I would not make a stab at answering your first one,other than if you are serious about trucking,and are a halfway decent driver,and can follow reasonable instructiuons,you shouldnt have any problems getting hired by them.As far as long runs are concerned,they will more than likely be a mixture of short and long runs.I am a little older than most of the people on this site,but I think an average of 2500 miles a week is pretty darn good.That means you will have 3000 some weeks,and there will be weeks you will be scratching your behind to get 2000 mi.As an O/O I averaged around 2700 to 2900 mis.a week,and my friend I was quite busy.I hear a lot of truckers saying oh I average 3600,or even 4000 mis.a week.Altough there may be a few doing that it is not the norm.The conditions have to be just right.Most of them are just trying to impress someone.I would say that if you are with a good comany and are averaging 2500 a week you should be making a good paycheck.Probably your first year out will be a little slim on earnings,but things will catch up later.Perhaps someone here will say I am wrong on this estimate,but I tried to give you an honest answer.Good luck.

 

Road Dog,

I was wondering if you were the one that is just starting out with Roehl, is that correct?

I make about 40K now, am I going to see a substantial bit lower in the first year earnings?

I am a guy that can drive anything, just haven't done a Semi-truck. Some say I am a very good driver and doing it with a Semi should be the same after I get the hang of it. I HOPE!~ The only thing that might get tuff is the backing.

Thanks!

 

Skier,yes I am just starting with Roehl.I go out on my first run on Sat.Sept.2nd.I am going on a 7/7 program,so I will not be making 40K a year.Seeing as how you seem to know a lot about trucks and consider yourself a good driver,that is definitly a positive thing.However driving to destinations and backing are just a part of being a succesful driver.A lot of paper work involved,getting along with customers,following certain routes,getting proper rest,doing everything in a safe and couteous manner,are just a few of the things you will face.Most trucking companies are very strict on how you log today,they all have different expectations.You will find that if you log legally,you will probably get around 2200 to 2800 miles per week.If you dont log legally you will no longer be driving for that company.You say you are making 40K a year now,thats pretty good money.I cant say what you will be making your first year as a driver,but I would think 30 to 35K would be a more realastic figure.No matter how good you can drive a truck,there are things that will take time to catch onto.You dont have to be a rocket scientist to be a trucker,but there is a lot more to it than driving down the road.As i said before someone here might disagree with my views.Anyway good luck on your new venture.

 

Whispers,Looks like I will be driving truck#3913.Will be keeping an eye out for #5711.