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Try for local LTL company or Roehl?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nightwind8830, Nov 13, 2013.

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  1. Nov 15, 2013 #11
    Bayle

    Bayle Road Train Member

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    Many don't know this, but Roehl also has a Chicago intermodal fleet. They don't haul containers, they use regular vans, and reefers. I did it for a few months, pretty much Monday to Friday, maybe to Sat morning. A dew times home Sat afternoon. Just a thought.
     
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  3. Nov 15, 2013 #12
    Nightwind8830

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    Really? That's a thought ...do you think its possible to make at least $500 after taxes weekly? I was going to do 14/7 national reefer in hopes of having a decent paycheck every week
     
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  4. Nov 16, 2013 #13
    Tracks

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    I've been considering applying to Roehl too - intermodal or the dairy land option they talk about on their website. The possibility of delivering on a regular route with customers that the driver will get to know is an appealing one. I had a small question though that I've not been able to locate answers for, and haven't approached a recruiter yet to find out. Are these types of loads typically unloaded by the driver or are most unloaded by the customers?
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2013 #14
    Nightwind8830

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    I've been getting most answers from the Roehl threads, the search option up top is pretty useful
     
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  7. Nov 16, 2013 #15
    Nightwind8830

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    I'm testing for my cdl next monday ... It's just a matter of figuring out the best company to start at as a new driver. I think roehl sounds good, I can apply at conway and see what happens, but id rather not work the docks if I don't have t o
     
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  8. Nov 16, 2013 #16
    Glp

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    I work for an ltl company doing p/d, i couldnt imagine doing this job with zero experience considering the places i have to get into on a daily basis
     
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  9. Nov 16, 2013 #17
    Florida Playboy

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    Bingo. Driving OTR is a vacation compared to city driving especially with a 53 footer.
     
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  10. Nov 16, 2013 #18
    Nightwind8830

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    I can understand why otr could be the better option to begin with. I'll post an update after I test next week.I'm going to set up an orientation date with roehl once I pass
     
    Nightwind8830, Nov 16, 2013
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  11. Nov 16, 2013 #19
    Gearjammin' Penguin

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    FedEx Freight will, too.
     
    Gearjammin' Penguin, Nov 16, 2013
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  12. Nov 16, 2013 #20
    Nightwind8830

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    Don't want to work the docks, otr well give me the chance to drive and see the country, which sounds appealing. Hopefully after a year or two of experience I'll be able to do line haul locally.thats my ultimate goal st the moment.
     
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