Is Roehl ever going to get any new equipment?

Yes. But it has to meet their specific criteria. Go to Roehl.net and they have it listed there somewhere.

 

Heres the info on O/O but its also my understanding they have relaxed some of the restrictions they used to have cause they use to only allow newer models etc...

http://www.goroehl.com/ownerOperator/app/qualifications/tractor.aspx

Tractor Qualifications

Vehicle Condition, Age, Safety Equipment and Wheel Base

• Tractor must pass DOT inspection at lease-on.
• All safety equipment as mandated by the DOT is required. Safety equipment will be inspected at the time of lease and quarterly thereafter.
• Wheel base maximums of 265" or less (Van, Refrigerated and Curtainside).
• Blind spot mirrors are required on both right and left sides of tractor.

Vehicle Weight

• Tractors with driver and 100 gallons of fuel shall weigh less than:
• Van: 19,500 lbs.
• Flatbed: 20,500 lbs. (including load securement equipment).
• Curtainside: 19,000 lbs.
• Refrigerated: 19,500 lbs.

Fifth Wheel Height

• Fifth wheel maximum height of 48".
• Roehl requires an approved fifth wheel (must meet DOT specifications).

Exhaust Stack Height

• Minimum exhaust stack height of 13'4" for van, refrigerated and curtainside.
• Mufflers are required.

Flatbed Equipment

• DOT approved headache rack required.
• Lumber tarps (8' drop).
• Steel tarps.
• 6 coil chains (3/8").
• 6 chains (5/16").
• 13 chain binders.
• 18 nylon straps (4").
• 8 coil racks, coil pads and steel edge protectors.

Owner operator provides or can lease flatbed equipment from Roehl.
Qualifications are not limited to only those listed and are subject to change without notification

 

I agree, if i owned my own truck theres no way in hell i would lease it on with Roehl, theres no money in it.

 

my buddy was a L/o with Roehl until today, this was his last settlement today, now he owns the truck and is a o/o... WOOHOO for ED!!!

 

been here 12 years, this is his second pay off.. and a trainer... not going anywhere