Starting with Roehl in February

Thank you gntorres61!

I'll check out Cargo Transporters like you said.

Home time isn't a major, if after my probationary period I can bring the husband for a ride-a-long once in a while. I would like to do long hauls. 48 states plus Canada and maybe Mexico. I know I won't earn if the pedal isn't to the metal. I'm looking into refrigerated. I understand it's more of a hassle but the pay is better.

I like the idea of an automatic but

I also want to learn gears so I'm not limited in the future. I'm guessing I would have time to learn gears.

The only thing that frazzled me is the thought of lack of miles.

Thanks for your awesome advice! Going to check out Cargo Transporters now.

 

I looked at Cargo Transporters. That seems like an awesome company to work for. But I can't find training for CDL-A listed anywhere on the website. It seems like they are only hiring drivers who already have CDL-A.

I guess that's why I was looking into Roehl. They help you get your CDL-A while your in training with them. I don't have one yet. I'm just now starting to study the CDL-A manual.

I'll check out the others you mentioned too.

Thanks so much George!

 

Hey George. As far as Abilene, JS Helwig, FreyMiller, and Magnum go,...
One (1) year verifiable OTR experience
Class A CDL.

Those four are a no-go for me at this point without my CDL already.

They all sound great. But I'm not a driver with a CDL already and these companies don't provide that type of training. I'll keep looking though.

 

The training for Roehl would be Atlanta GA for me I think, because of my current location. They have several terminal throught the USA; not sure if I would do training in WI.

I also looked into their different fleet options. Almost all of their rigs are 2 years or newer and also automatic.

I'll look into Schneider now as well.

Dang. You've been so helpful!

 

Well... after spending a couple of days doing research, I feel my best option is what I original felt. I'm going to stick with my plan to get onboard with Roehl. They seem to offer everything I'm looking for.

I appreciate all of the helpful advice. You have all been so amazing!

I'll call my recruiter at Roehl on Monday morning and ask about making sure I can attend my daughter's wedding in February. That's the only thing holding me back. If I can get that time off, at least for 3 days, I'll be asking them to start me now.

I hope to be able to jump on some other threads here soon and learn even more from all of the wonderful people on this forum!

 

Thank you DrFlush! The only situation I need to be here for right now is my daughter's wedding in February. So if I do get in before February, I'll take your advice and ask for the whole week instead of just the 3 days I need to be there.

Thanks for your help!