I think it was more nerves than anything. Although not being in a truck for three months didn't help either. I went to Gary, Ind. for my orientation and they have a track they let you run around a few times to shake off the cobwebs. I didn,t do to bad there or when I first started out on the road test. But once I made that first mistake It seemed to go down hill from there. I'm gonna call my school this morning to see if I can get a little seat time. I think my main problem is I go to deep with the clutch." Can't drive it like your car ya big dummy!" I really don't want to be pigeoned holed into only driving autos. But I may have to for a bit, finances are stating to get a little tight. I guess I'll see what happens. One step at a time and keep movin forward.

 

I just wanted to add that everyone I dealt with at Roehl were very nice people. From my recruiter to the guys at orientation. It was nice to not be treated like a hunka meat. I was impressed enough to send them a thank you letter for at least giving me a chance. It seemed to bother them more than me that I didn't make it. They even paid for my bus ticket home. You could do a lot worse than Roehl that's for sure.

 

BlackHart, sorry to hear about your unsuccessful stint with Roehl. I just finished my evo 1 and had similar problems with my shifting. I was out of a truck for 2 months before going to Roehl orientation. I almost crapped my pants when they did a driving test the first day. My shifting SUCKED!!! My on the road traning went fine then with 2 days left my shifting in city traffic fell apart and my confidence dropped alot. My trainer finally noticed that I was floating the gears and got lazy with my double clutching. That did the trick and my confidence came back. I didn't even realize that I was doing it. It was probably something like that with you. I can't say enough about the Roehl trainers and the dispatchers I dealt with. I can't wait to get out on evolution 2. Good luck, maybe you can reapply to Roehl. I am very pleased I went with them.

 

I am considering their 7/7 program...anyone else got any more input on this deal...is it worth it for the 7 days you are out. Just curious...got the finances completeky under control now and the wife has a real good job now and i am thinking of slowing down some since there are no good full time local jobs around here this seems like a good option, I am not but a couple of hours out of Atlanta so it could work.

 

I called my school, but of course being friday no one was around that could give me some answers. I do have an app in with USX that I might pursue. Not the best company but not the worst either. I really need to get working and get this new career in gear. I've already been out of work 9 months. I don't want to use up all my savings waiting for that perfect job. Can always get that refresher training later. At some point I do need to deal with my shifting issues. I know given some time in a truck that would work itself out. And yes, I'd reapply to Roehl in a heart beat. But they will not let me for 6 months. I'm not gonna sit around till then. Soooo, CHIN UP! CHEST OUT! MOVE FORWARD! and all that other silly positive thinking stuff.

 

Contradude
Roehl does have some great trainers, you mite wanna see if Gerry LaValley is available to train you in evo2, he's a heck of a trainer and a great guy to say the least, but he's also a flatbedder, which won't make a difference as far as your training goes but you'll be expected to help with securing and tarping so don't wear anything ya don't wanna ruin. lol [/quote]

 

Im not good enough for any company ive applied to.I dont see why, this is crazy.I guess there isnt much work driving right now.