Roehl Transport, Inc. - Marshfield, Wi.?

Whisper...I really appreciate your input and will be looking forward to your reports.

 

Thanks...this is a company with lots of questions asked about them, so it would be nice to have someone on the inside to offer reports.

 

Does anyone know if Roehl has a terminal in Denver, CO? Does Roehl even drive out west? I've been to their website but haven't seen much in the way of information on terminal locations. Perhaps I'm missing it.

 

Give 'em a call and find out. Let us know what you find out as well. I, too, would like to know where their terminals are located.

 

I'll call them as a last resort. You know how it is when you call a majority of these companies. Call them to get information and suddenly they're trying to get your SS# and sign you up to drive. Still, I'll keep an open mind and try to keep them on the subject at hand-"where are your terminals?"

 

dsrnsc1971 -

Among other things, being a truck driver requires confidence, initiative, a strong work ethic, integrity, mental fortitude, persistence and resourcefulness everyday.

For someone who proclaims to be interested in the trucking industry there is no justifiable reason to be timid or lackadaisical about contacting a carrier for information. At the same time, utilize your time and theirs to the fullest. Be organized. Have a list of questions. Keep control of the conversations by directing and redirecting the dialogue. Ask pointed questions and take notes for reference. Continually engage your contact so that you thoroughly understand the information.

Just remember, you control your personal information so there is nothing wrong with politely declining a recruiter's request for personal information. However, you need to realize that it may be better for them to communicate information to you in writing, whether it is by mail or email. Neither of these forms of communication requires one to disclose their telephone or social security numbers. Further, if a carrier insists that one must provide sensitive personal information before answering your questions, then be unafraid of telling them their tactics are intrusive and presumptuous - just be polite in doing it AND stay the course. The use of a high-pressure, salesman shtick is a sure-fire indication that they may be unworthy of your employment. Simply terminate the call AND cross them off your list.

Arm yourself with information because an informed decision is the best decision.

So you are having difficulty finding Roehl's terminal locations. It is obvious to me that the info is not highly valued since your plan of action to acquire it by any means other than contacting the carrier as a "last resort". (Now that's what I call "cooking with gas". NOT!) Who are you kidding... yourself? Did you thoroughly check their website because I found their terminals in 3-clicks. No kidding! Perhaps you expended very little or no effort in locating the info. So one truly needs to exhibit the desire for the info, then help themselves instead of making excuses, acting helpless (i.e. lazy), and relying on others to spoon-fed you information or do your homework. This is the real world where hand ups are one thing and hand outs are something entirely different.

Now then, another thought comes to mind after reading a post you initiated earlier today. It is/was posted on the board titled, "Report a BAD Trucking Company Here". The thread topic is "the merits of trucking".

(Readers, look below for the complete content of the aforementioned post.)

In my opinion, your post castigates others who find truck driving a worthwhile profession. Yet in other posts on this web forum you purport to be interested in becoming a truck driver. So what is it?

First, you make the assertion that you have "spent a great deal of time on this website". Well, your claim does not even begin to hold water. Your profile was created in July 2006. Today is July 7, 2006, so seven days hardly constitutes being "a great deal of time". Claim 'DENIED'.

Further, keep the info you read in perspective. Not all of it is gospel. Heck, your post is a fine example.

Second, your ramble-amble-ding-dong antics about truck drivers "making .12 cents an hour" is insulting and beyond ridiculous. Claim 'DENIED'.

Third, your reference about truck drivers "living at the YMCA and eating cat food" is the epitome of reckless. Your fabrications, exaggerations and embellishments speak volumes about your maturity level, shows a remarkable lack of truck driving knowledge, or both. Claim 'DENIED'.

Fourth, your continued non-sense about "the negatives outweigh the positives 30 - 1" is frivolous and unsupported. Claim 'DENIED'.

It seems to me that you are nothing more than a fart-in-a-skillet, and that you feel a need to tear others down to make yourself feel a little taller. Can you say 'KaBoom' cause that is what happens when things like this backfire.

I, too, am a new member of this forum, HOWEVER I have no desire to read your poppycock, or be pulled into your pathetic foibles and puddle of misery. I highly suspect others members don't either. Least of all, this forum does not need an inept individual who has nothing better to do than toil in the world of make-believe and post outrageous, false claims. So do us all a favor, take your ball and go home - you are no fun to play with. Otherwise, leave your crap on the sidelines, tuck in your shirt, tie your shoes, and for God's sake take off that diaper and discard your sippy cup then come back with some common sense as an engaging, constructive and credible member of this forum.

And finally, truck drivers transport a vast majority of commodities made available across this mighty great land of ours. Without truck drivers, commerce would be reduced to nothing more than a trickle, so count your blessings because contrary to your babbling-rambling-waffling ways, truck driving is a worthy profession that many find rewarding. The industry does not need another bum with significant character flaws engaging in shady behavior and acting as if they deserve to be handed a paycheck without earning it.

Chao!
(Stepping down from the soapbox)

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(As referenced above, here is the post authored by 'dsrnc1971' on July 7, 2006.)

Board: Report a BAD Trucking Company Here
Thread: the merits of trucking

I have spent a great deal of time on this site and for the life of me am trying to figure out why any human gets into the trucking business to begin with. Based ont the number of negative comments the majority of drivers are reduced to working 100-120 hour + weeks, making less than minimum wage and having to deal with co workers who are using bottles and bags to relieve themselves.

Why does any sane human work for companies that treat their employees that way? People laugh about taking a job that has you flipping burgers but I'm of the axiom, "you work smarter and not harder. If two people are taking home the same at the end of the month and one person is working 60 hours a week while the other is putting in 100 hours a week; doesn't logic kick in and say to the person, "what the heck am I doing?"

There has got to be some drivers out there who actually believe they can take 30 seconds to 15 minutes to stop off and go to the bathroom and that working for .12 cents an hour isn't the way to go.

I'd like to think also that most people will put in the work and time as long as they have something to show at the end of the week. Living at the YMCA and eating cat food isn't making it folks.

Perhaps someone with a great deal of trucking experience can point out some merits of driving a truck. So far the negatives outweight the positives 30-1 and that's being kind based on this website.

 

~ A brief post-script.

While I was in the in the midst of crafting and posting the above post, I see where another member of this forum was offended by the same post by 'dsrnsc1971'. What followed was a series of succinct posts.

Subsequently, 'dsrnsc1971' posted an apology. Although the apology not directed at me, I believe that is was offered in the spirit of reconciliation to all who were offended. Therefore, I graciously accept your apology too.

Thank you.

Peace

 

Interesting....

I always said that there was a time and a place for negative responses, and I will fully support the above response, because it was the time and the place.

 

My husband works for Roehl. Their main terminals are in Marshfield, Wis, Georgia and the last one I believe is in Indiana. I will confirm this with hubby when I talk to him.

 

Here's the link to Roehl's website showing their terminal locations.

Roehl Transport Jobs