H.O.W. or Roehl....Please help!
#2
08-16-2007, 05:37 AM
I heard Roehl was good, heard a lot of good things from the drivers. But I have no idea what H.O.W is. So I wouldn't be able to say anything on that.
#3
08-16-2007, 07:07 AM
Sorry aobu that, H.O.W. Is H.O. Wolding out of Wisconsin. a smaller operation. around 400 trucks I think. I'm also including TMC in the mix as far as where I should go for training. Please enlighten me guys! Thanks in advance!
#4
08-16-2007, 07:32 AM
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 If you want the best training in the business you should take a serious look at Schneider National. They stress safety, safety, safety and doing everything by the book. 8)
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#7
08-16-2007, 03:46 PM
Thanks redlight. how many people were in your orientation? I had a classmate from CDL school start there on July 29th I think. Do they really get you back home inside of 12 days after evolution 1?
#8
08-17-2007, 01:10 AM
I can't tell you much about either company but after seeing alot of both companies equipment I would say go with Roehl. What I have seen of H.O. Woldings trucks I was NOT impressed. Well maintained equipment goes hand-in-hand with being able to turn miles (money) and SAFETY !
Just my $.02, Ridge
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#10
08-17-2007, 04:46 AM
As a new driver it is best to start out with well maintained trucks so you can be safer behind the wheel. There are many things that can go wrong with older trucks. Besides the turbo going out, I once had the metal coil hose rust through and it directed diesel fuel fumes into the cab of my truck through the AC vents which were blowing as hard as they could. It looked like white frosty air blowing in but it was highly flammable diesel fumes. Thank God I don't smoke or I would be dead right then. You also want stronger, newer Jake Brakes for Colorado and other big hills. There is too much that you need to get used to before working with older trucks which require you to know more about driving.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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