Roehl the inside scoop from orientation to training to driver

Well I am back at the Gary,IN terminal and test out to receive my truck tomorrow. I am really looking forward to getting my load home. I have been gone since Sept 1st and am really hoping to be home by Wed or Thurs the latest. My time with Roehl has been pretty good so far. I am getting a little home sick. I don't know how some guys stay out for a month or more on a regular basis. Personally I miss my wife a kids so much and have no intention of staying out so long again. I like the job other than being away for so long, hope to be able to get a local job in the near future. So far I have gone from IN to WI, WI to AL, AL to IL,IL to IN,IN to TN,TN to KY,KY to IN. Now hopefully IN to PA or NJ to get home.

 

good luck on getting home and into your own truck

 

Does Reohl let us take the truck home?

 

ive read on another thread that they do

 

Yes they do as long as you live 50+ miles from a yard or terminal.

Ethan

 

Does Roehl have any Schools of their own, or do you need to get your CDL first?

 

They have a school in marshfield. There's a thread in the roehl forum about the total upfront cost.

Ethan

 

How much do they pay per mile? Orientation pay? Detention? Layover? I want to do van/reefer. Does roehl hire teams? Are pets allowed? How many miles are you averaging? Are the trucks full size or lightweight?
How long must I be with a trainer? Thanks everyone in advance. Would like for all the new guys to answer this.

 

Van starts at 30cpm

$600 upon completion of orientation

Detention is $5/30 minutes after two hours

Roehl does hire teams but you have to have someone to being with you. They do not provide anyone since roehl is more of a solo company

No pets

2600/week but I'm on flatbed

Full size trucks, no lightweights

Trainer is 7-14 days



Ethan