Question for current Roehl drivers

I am in school in Marshfield now (2nd week),, so far I am impressed with the instructors and the facilities,,, has anyone had any experiance with the 14/7 van fleet?

 

I resent drivers like you stating a statement like if you want to work hard and run a tight ship implying that those who are not getting miles it's somehow their fault. Maybe it's true for some. But drivers like me if they are questioning their miles it's because they have a legitable concern. Don't tell me and my hubby we didn't want to run hard. Roehl doesn't know how to run teams and most of the time we were sent to safe runs from solos who didn't know how to trip plan and run out of time.

 

good luck ... please keep posting here on your 'adventures' so I don't flood your email with questions ..... I hope to begin Evo III next week sometime

 

tabascoandy2,
Thanks for the heads up on the possible issues,,, as for being pi$$ed, I hope not!! LOL,, Am planning on keeping an open mind,, once i get back to Iron Mountain next weekend i will get in touch with my trainer and get his take,,, be safe out there, and thanks again

 

They knew how to run teams when they had team freight. There just isn't a lot of 2000 mile runs anymore. Most of this freight is going on trains now. Honestly if you want to run team, work for a company that specializes in teams.

 

Thinking about Roehl National Flatbed. Any opinions. Tanks and say safe

Try this again. Thanks and stay safe.

 

I drove Flats for them 01-04. The key to getting miles is always be on time for every stop. Play by the rules even if some of them seem stupid. But most of all just do your job, log it right, tarp it right, and dont call dispatch crying about everything. Be a good little soilder and fall in line and you will get more than if you screw off and become a pain in the neck of the office.

That being said, that is much easier said than done. Look at the big picture, at least your working.

 

I'll tell you what, I've been with Roehl over 2 years, went to school, did flatbed, a bit of reefer and now dry van. I have no complaints about the Roehl and the way they treat employees as a whole. They are extremely regimented and buracracy sometimes gets in the way of common sense, but I've jumped through every new hoop they've put up and never had a late load. Earned my fuel jacket, and another certificate, make Idle every month, etc. etc. BUT they have finally frustrated me. I was on honors for 2 years and when I went off it was at a couple cents less per mi. than I should make because for that two years I didn't make the 108k min. yearly mileage for increase. WHAT? I've begged for miles even when I was on salary. I still do, and I still don't get them. Don't give me that it's the drivers fault. I slide in early when I can, offer to stay out if I can get a load with some legs on it and often stay our 17 or 18 instead of the 11 / 3 I'm on. I still sit because "loads are short, freight is slow" ... whatever the excuse of the day is. Is it my dsr? Maybe but I don't think so, planners assign loads. Hell, I ran to Canada 19 times in 3 months when I was on salary and it was free, now I can't get there 'cause they have to pay me $50 extra. I haven't averaged over 2000 mi. a week in the past yr. and I don't think it's going to change, so though I'd like to stay, because it COULD be a good company, I doubt if I will. I have 2 wks. vacation coming and I'll be looking. If they'd stop hiring, training and get the drivers they have miles there would be a lot more solid, good, long time employees # Roehl. From what I see this is not their philosophy. They are a great company to start driving with, maybe not so good to stay with long term. That's my take and if you have questions feel free to ask. I wish all of the newbs good luck and hope things work out better for you.

 

Thanks for your input. I know you are a flatbedder and a trainer. Roehl never knew how to run teams by that I mean keep them running although we were never allowed to have an APU because "team trucks are always running." No worries Roehl is in my rear view mirror these days.