Going O/O with Roehl

Discussion in 'Roehl' started by ETCH5858, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. ETCH5858

    ETCH5858 Medium Load Member

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    Okay after a few months of kicking it around I have decided I will do it. I originally was going to get a Volvo from Arrow truck sales but I have had so many problems with the Volvo that Roehl issued me I decided against it. I was at Arrow this week and wanted to let my salesman know in person that I would be buying something other than a Volvo and I figured I would have to go elsewhere. Remember Arrow is owned by Volvo. He asked me what I was looking for and I told him I decided on a International. This is because of the several trucks I have had at Roehl the only good one was a 2004 International 9400i that had over a half million miles. I never had a lick of problems with it. The only reason I got rid of it was because it didn't have a APU and my DSR got me this Volvo with a APU. Mike my salesman took me behind thier dealership where way in the back were 8 2007 International 9400i Eagle editions. All in a dark Cherry that looks black. Well I was shocked he told me they ranged from $41,000 to $43,000 depending on miles. I picked one out, test drove it and felt it was a really good deal. I have been looking at the international dealers and they have a bunch of 05 and 06 9400i's with 500,000 miles that they are asking $40,000 for. This was a no brainer I bought one and still did the financing thru Volvo. I will own this truck in 3 years with no ballon payment and I am paying about $600 per month less than the lease Roehl offered me on my current Volvo. I told my DSR that I wanted this launch to be my last on the hometime fleet and I will begin as a O/O with Roehl late next week. I will keep everyone updated as I know quite a few are considering this move.
     
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  3. Yogi4

    Yogi4 Bobtail Member

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    Wow, congrats etch!! I hope you have many trouble free and safe miles with your new endevor. Good luck!!
     
  4. joeduno

    joeduno Bobtail Member

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    Yes please keep us updated on how everthing goes.
     
  5. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    congrats and good luck
     
  6. ETCH5858

    ETCH5858 Medium Load Member

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    Leaving Texas early tomorrow morning for Marshfield. Taking my truck up there for them to do the DOT inspection and put the decals and numbers on. Gotta driver legal so I won't be there until Tuesday afternoon. I will keep you all informed. Feel free to ask any questions. I spent nearly two years as a company driver on the honors program. I ran national van and 7/4-7/3 van. I must have liked it I signed on as a O/O..
     
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  7. grc56_tn

    grc56_tn Light Load Member

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    I'm in Dallas now to get unloaded in the am ...... Good luck Etch ..... looks like my career is gonna mirror yours .... at least that's my plan ..... 2 or so yrs as company driver then o/o more than likely with Roehl if things continue to go well .....
     
  8. ETCH5858

    ETCH5858 Medium Load Member

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    You sitting in the Garland yard or a truck stop?
     
  9. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    Is the Honor Program still up and running? They took down their website. I was looking into this as I retire from the Army next year.
     
  10. grc56_tn

    grc56_tn Light Load Member

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    we're at the construction site downtown across from the old courthouse ....
     
  11. Oldguynewjob

    Oldguynewjob Light Load Member

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    ETCH
    Is that a picture of your 9400? What engine, trans, gear, does it have.
    How long does the process of DOT take at Marshfield?
     
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