Any Questions about Roehl??

This is the info we have been given in our driver reference guide about such things: You are allowed to have a 12v plug-in cooler, but not 110vac fridges. Most plug-in devices are OK as long as they don't draw too much power. You may buy up to a 1k watt inverter and then must pay $150 to have the maintenance dept install it. If you change vehicles, the price is $95 to have it moved over.

 

hmmm...interesting. kinda sucks, but I suppose if I'm running around in someone else's truck, so long as they maintain it to safe standards, I should probably try and follow their wishes.
I've got a whole file folder full of paperwork from Roehl right now, I assume the driver ref guide is something they hand out during school, since I haven't seen any of that yet.
Thanks, Perpetual

 

what about a 12v power inverter? i got one that outputs 150 watts from the 12v car jack. what about that? (you can get one for like $20)

 

Yes you will receive a large notebook at orientation. It contains a lot of information on subjects such as safe driving, benefits, pay scales, cargo securement, company policies, etc. It is well written and organized IMO.

 

That should be fine according to the guidelines.

 

If it plugs into the 12v hole, you can pretty much use it.

 

cool thanx

 

The Trucks with Tri Pac APUs will already have an inverter...but as tree said...if it fits in a 12V receptacle your good to go....the reason they don't allow mini fridges is that they were burning out APU inverters because of them...and the new trucks electrical system dont have inverters built in...

 

ohhh ok that makes sense now.

 

Define "refrigerator"...Compressor and coolant?
If that's the case, there's a 1.7cu/ft "cooler" (but says "refrigerator") at Walmart...it's got no compressor or coolant,
"Enhanced coolant and compressor-free cooling technology"...isn't that pretty much what the plug in coolers use? Is that acceptable according to the definition of refrigerator, or is there another part of the fridge thing that this goes against?