Starting with Roehl in February

Hi all.

I was just offered to start with Roehl. Because my youngest is getting married in February, I didn't want to risk being on a haul around the time of her wedding. I let the recruiter know, and she seemed accepting. She said all I have to do is give her a call and I can start after my daughter's wedding.

My question is this.... as a female potential driver with Roehl, how are hotel arrangements made (will I be bunking with a man?). Also, after schooling when I get my OTR Trainer, what is the likelihood I will receive a female trainer? Can it be requested? Is this even something I should be concerned about?

I've just started on this forum today and have found most all of you to be kind and courteous. Thank you for your pending advice.

Also, if there are any females on this forum who could elaborate about life on the road as a trucker for women, that would be appreciated.

 

Thank you, DustMyBroom! I use a lot of coconut oil so even though I'm in my late 40's...alas, no wrinkles yet; knock wood.

I find it more calming to know that I can request a female trainer and get one, even if I have to wait a little longer.

It's just seems more appropriate being that shared space would be so confined and it would be less awkward for me bunking with another female.

Other than that, I think this career switch is perfect for me. I'm a loner by nature. I don't do the manicure thing on the weekends with the "girls". I'm not into gossip like most women seem to need. I would rather be alone in the woods for weeks at a time than go to a party once. And any time a road trip is taken, I'm always the driver and wouldn't have it any other way.

Driving is in my blood. Most of my family have been truck drivers. I guess I'm just a late bloomer. At this stage of the game, long haul driving is exactly what I need.

Thank you for your feedback!

 

Thank you, F250Jim! If it weren't for my daughters wedding in February, I'm pretty sure I would be moving on this right now.

Does anyone know if it's realistic to ask for a few days off in February or would that be out of the question being a newbie?

 

Thank you gntorres61! I'll give my recruiter a call Monday. I would love to start as soon as possible.

I've heard mostly good things about Roehl. The few bad reviews I have come across appear to be from disgruntled ex-employees who should never have taken the job to begin with.

And I appreciate the compliment!

 

Thank you firemedic2817!

I'm overwhelmed in a positive way by all of the wonderful advice and offers to help.

What prompted me to consider Roehl before other companies is that they pay 500 a week during training and then 90 a day with the personal on the road trainer.

If there are other companies that do that, you're right, I should look into them.

I'm in upstate SC about 40 miles from Greenville. I would love to find a company near me who can match or exceed what Roehl offers.

As far as the age... I was born in 1969. I think my mother may have bottle fed me Oil of Olay as a tike!

My oldest is 26. I had another kid every year after that for 3 more years. 4 kids in all. 2 grandchildren. I'm not sure how much genetics has played a part in my lack of prune-age to my face. But I can bet you a million burritos that the coconut oil I use every day straight from the jar hasn't hurt.

Being 47 hurts my chances for a local job here. My work history goes back to 1986. That's a dead giveaway of my age. "Normal" jobs are looking for people who can do backflips.

Trucking, besides being something I've always wanted to do, is the only industry I've found where starting age doesn't matter. I think what matters to them is that one passes the DOT medical, passes the drug screen, isn't hindered by lack of appendages, has a clean driving record and a has no criminal record (or at least one void of felonies). If that's what it takes, I'm good.

Thanks again for your help! I am green, but I have drive, desire and the ability to learn. That's worth its weight in gold in my book.