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Taking the truck home?

Discussion in 'Roehl' started by Hanadarko, Nov 28, 2009.

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  1. Nov 28, 2009 #1
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    What is the Roehl company policy on taking a tractor home?
    Does anyone know?

    In case this makes any difference, I have a Roehl drop yard about
    3miles south of my home, but even then, I dont want to leave my only other car sitting there for 2-3 weeks while I am out.

    We have 2 older cars, I suppose in case one breaks down, which did happen to me 3 weeks ago.

    So, I am wondering what the rules are. The only drivers I know are on the 7/4-3 team and obviously you dont take the tractor home.

    :biggrin_25520:
     
    Hanadarko, Nov 28, 2009
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  3. Nov 28, 2009 #2
    soon2betrucking

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    most companies wont allow you take the truck home with you, however, since you only live 3 miles i couldnt see it being a problem.
    you have options tho... just take it home and tell/ask anyone, and u could say that another driver said u could cause how close you live.
    you could simply ask roehl what the policys are on takin the truck home.
    tell them that when your home on home time youd like to take the truck 3 miles down the road to clean it up while you home.
     
    soon2betrucking, Nov 28, 2009
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  4. Nov 28, 2009 #3
    Hanadarko

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    Actually, I would be doing that....good thought.

    Being close to the terminal is a big plus if I opt to do the 7/4-3 program but then
    slip-seat of course.

    Thanks for the thought..
     
    Hanadarko, Nov 28, 2009
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  5. Nov 28, 2009 #4
    JimTheHut

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    I have talked to several companies that let you take your truck home.
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2009 #5
    OOWife_Kay

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    Best to ask the safety dept . ask them and get a letter to keep with you while at home just in case something was to happen to the truck you would be protected . That piece of paper could save your job .

    CYA :biggrin_2559:
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2009 #6
    ETCH5858

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    Must live more tha n 50 miles from a terminal to take it home.
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2009 #7
    soon2betrucking

    soon2betrucking Road Train Member

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    ETCH, you said must live MORE then 50 miles... is that correct, or did you mean NO MORE then 50 miles? seems like it would be the other way around...
    i no at my comany i was told Im not getting paid and its concidered oor miles.
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2009 #8
    ETCH5858

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    If you live within 50 miles you must leave the truck in the terminal during hometime.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2009 #9
    Bigarmin88

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    All depends who you drive for.I know werner and swift and few others let you take the truck home.Must companies do.I never took my home,not allow in my city,so I used to park at a local walmart parking lot which was 3 blocks away or 2 minute drive away.
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2009 #10
    wildbill123

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    It depends on the company. Most will let you take the truck home unless you are hauling hazmat.
    Roehl recruiter told me that the truck has to stay at terminal no exceptions. They said they would hire me but I would have to leave the truck in Gary Indiana and I live just north of Detroit.
    To far to drive.
     
    wildbill123, Nov 28, 2009
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