Roehl, from a driver there for 2 years

I'm thinking of going to Roehl. Most of what I have heard is positive about them. Could any of you folks tell me how much of a choice you're given as a driver about where they gonna send you?

 

And could you also tell me how much of their frieght tends to be drop and hook?

 

Ill tell ya if you turn down a load you better have a GOOD reason. They are forced dispatch but if you can't swing it cuz of your hours then they won't send ya on that load.



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In the last 20 loads I've had its been 12 live load/unload and 8 drop and hooks. It really just depends on where you go. I've had live loads that have turned out to be a drop and hook. Its a 50/50 shot

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I've been at this gig for twelve years. It may be the synic in me but I think they all lie. I'm ready to pick a company and make the best of it. What kinda trucks do these folks have any way? All freight shakers?

And have you heard any news about weather they plan on getting new trucks?

 

They have a ton of new truck at the main terminal. They have 2012 cascadias and prostars. Some older trucks are Columbia's, century's, and 9400's. Also a Volvo here and there and maybe 10 kW t660's

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what model of trucks are the best @ Roehl?

 

it depends on who you ask....I have driven the 9400's the columbia's and now a cascadia...you don't really get a choice in trucks its whatever is available when they issue you a truck...I didn't really have any problems with any of them...my international was sold when I picked it up..so I had to take it to marshfield...then I got my columbia...it was a great truck never had any major issues just minor stuff here and there...mostly it was a quick in and out of the shop...until the turbo decided to shed fins and blow them into the cylinders...now I am in a New Cascadia and love it so far.....Roehl keeps on top of maintence issues...if you have an older truck it should run good for you...but as in everything mechanical...there are those trucks that do have issues...most of them are due to the previous or current drivers not taking good care of them...

 

what truck has the most room and storage?