Would you stop looking/researching and just go?
They are 1000 miles away from me and it is going to be cold for December training.
Schneider is only 2 hours away but I have bad feelings about them.
Would you go with Roehl if you had the chance?

 

If I had it to do over again Roehl would have been at the top of my list just coming out of school.

 

Thanks uturn.
Actually I might be going to their school also.
3 weeks school = cdl
2 weeks evo 1 getting paid $60/day
2 weeks evo 2 getting paid $65/day
get your own truck. Full mileage.
Many places put you with a trainer for 8 weeks after everything is done.
Not that you stop learning.
I just don't want to be cooped up in a truck for 8 weeks with ANYONE!
When I go camping I want my own tent.
I like to be alone alot.

 

Well Dennis- I almost wish I went to their school after looking at their web. I haven't read any bad posts on here so I guess thats a plus. Great place to start it seems. BOL with your decision.

 

I start Roehl on Nov 5th in there training school. I chose Roehl due to what I read on this site and talking to drivers. Plus I am only 175 miles from the school. I was also looking at SNI but I did not want to be stuck with a Co. for 18 months with Roehl it is 12 months which is a little easier for me to handle. I chose there midwest flatbed fleet to start off on. I am looking forward to starting there, I have been a stay at home dad for 1.5 years and am ready to get back to work.
All I can tell you if you are going to come to Wisconsin in Dec make sure you have warm winter clothes. The winters are a lot different then in se PA. I grew up in sw PA. just oustide the steel city.
BOL to you in your decision.

 

If you are afraid of the cold, then you need to look for another job! BOL

 

Thanks for your reply ntachdrhd,
I have been thinking about the clothing issue. Warm Clothes are a must for Wisconsin in December I am sure.
I will have to buy an insulated jacket with a hood and wear a knitted hat besides. Insulated underwear also.
I did basic training in the Army in January, but that was long ago, far away, and further south than Marshfield.
All of the Roehl drivers who met here should find a way to keep in touch.
respects,
Dennis in SE PA

 

Dennis have you talked to Roehl about there Honor program for vets? If you are recently discharged from the Army You may qualify for there training free of charge with no obligation time on your part. I was a 6 year navy vet got out in 93 and was not Qualified for this part but was qualified for there salary for 2 years. Just something you may want to look in to!

 

I started with Roehl in Nov 2005. I did not go thru their school. I paid cash for my license here in NY (didnt want any ties to a company in case something happened). I chose them over the other big companies, such as Swift,SNI,Werner etcc, due to their safety philosophies.

I did not want to get wrapped up in all the other BS that comes along with trucking to start with. I just wanted to focus on driving and get my feet wet and get some kind of understanding of the industry.

I stuck it out with them for 14 months. I had a split in between that time due to a bad dispatcher I had out of Gary. I posted my story long ago so if you want to research my posts you will find it.

I would say Roehl would be one of the top notch companies to get started with. They will keep you moving for the most part and you will be safe.

you make a good decision going with them. Make sure you learn the safe seven and follow it. It will keep you out of trouble for the most part. I still follow it and remember it even after being away from them for 8 months. It makes sense.

SO all in all I would say good choice. Even though you live so far away from them, they have a lot of freight up in that area. Getting you home when you want should not be a problem either. Well good luck. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.

 

Recently discharged? I am a child of the 60's man. This was 1972. Basic and AIT for Army Reserves.
If I had to do it again I would just do the active thing. 6 years of weekends got old real fast. And I have no benefits.
I appreciate your thoughts and response.

Are you with Roehl now?

respects,
Dennis in SE PA