Roehl Training Update

I applied for the Roehl Get Paid To Get Your CDL program about 3 weeks ago. Heard back the next day. Roehl hires from ATL, cause they have a terminal here.

With their program, you are an employee from Day 1. 4 weeks of training is paid. I have my DOT Medical Card, Class A Commercial Learner's Permit, I have applied for a passport & I have done background & fingerprints to obtain HAZMAT endorsement. I have the tanker endorsement. That's the only endorsement GA will let me test for at this time.

I thought I would train at the Conley, GA terminal. No, my recruiter said I would train in WI. Oh ok.

My recruiter sent me to take both drug tests Fri. UA & hair follicle. It was my first hair follicle drug test.

She's waiting for the results of my drug tests to tell me my start date. But, she gave me fantastic news today. I am able to train at their training site in Conley, GA. 10 miles from my house!!! I would have driven to WI, but this is even better (of course)!!! She's already told me I will take another drug test the first day.

I am very excited to start training. I am beyond ready for a new career. I got laid off in Nov after almost 17 years at my job. My 2nd long term job lay off. My unemployment has run out. I have been utilizing the High Road Training Program like crazy & reading the forums. A wealth of information. Everything I wanted to know about trucking, but was scared to ask. Just wanted to share my adventures w/others who have been thru it, thinking about going thru it or in training programs as we speak.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Thanks Sam!!! That's a wonderful name. Sam is my Dad's & oldest son's name

Bummer you could not do your training at the Conley terminal. I am scheduled to be there for my orientation and truck assignment on 21 March. I can hardly wait.

Congrats Karen and Good Luck

Bummer you could not do your training at the Conley terminal. I am scheduled to be there for my orientation and truck assignment on 21 March. I can hardly wait.

Thinks Kris & Charles. Charles, I found out yesterday I will be training at the Conley, GA terminal. Only 10 miles from my house!!! I don't have a start date yet, my recruiter is waiting on the results of my drug tests. I'm checking my email constantly to see if I have a start date yet

Hello- For anyone who is either with Roehl in their training program or a recent hire, does every Roehl driver have to pass the physical exam/heart rate tests? Or is it just for the flat-bed division? Thanks!

All drivers - flatbed, refrigerated, van..

All drivers - flatbed, refrigerated, van..

Thanks for the reply- I am well aware that an CDL driver needs a valid/current DOT med-card and that includes a basic test for things like BP, pulse, heart rate etc.

But I read something else about the requirements for Roehl and that made me wonder-It seems a bit much but then again, I have not drove a truck in years so it's possible a number of companies are doing this now, does anyone know which companies do such a test as below?

This is from another poster (Razor) in another thread (https://www.truckingtruth.com/truckers-forum/Topic-13362/Page-1/roehl-gycdl-program-day-to-day) about the ROEHL training program:

"Next came a series of exercises you must do. Your heart rate is then measured after each. My maximum heart rate was 176 to continue the program. I will be the first to tell you that I have gotten out of shape with a string of jobs that required long hours on my rear. I don't plan to make that same mistake with my trucking career. Anyway, the highest I ever got was 135, so the majority of people will have no issues with the tests. Your maximum HR is determined by your age and weight. From here on I will use the letters HRT to signify when your heart rate is checked.

The first test was a simple squat down and read a sheet of paper attached to the wall, return to standing, then back down for 20 seconds before standing back up. One knee and hand was allowed on the ground if needed, however you could not grab anything for assistance going up or down. HRT.

Second, we had to simulate climbing into the back of a truck while maintaining three points of contact. Not much to expand on. HRT.

Third, it was time for 10 squats. Simple enough, at least one hand has to touch the ground. No knees allowed. HRT.

Fourth, we had to squat and pick up a basket that was 25lbs and had to carry it 25 feet down and 25 feet back before squatting down and placing it back on the floor. Next the weight was bumped up to 70lbs, same drill. HRT.

Fifth, we moved to a table to a crate that was 20 lbs and were required to lift it from waist to shoulder height 3 times. Weight was bumped to 40lbs and repeated. HRT.

Sixth, we moved to a push/pull bar. First we were required to pull on the bar three times, each time had to be over 120lbs of force. Next we had to push on the bar with a minimum of 100lbs of force each time. HRT.

Seventh, we moved to a lat station and had to do three standing lat pull-downs of 80lbs. HRT.

Eighth, we moved to a small rolled up tarp. We were required to squat down and pick the tarp up. after getting it to chest level, we had to curl the tarp waist to chest two times before placing it back on the ground.

Ninth, we were required to walk across a balance beam that was approx. 10 feet long, pivot around and walk back. You were allowed one retry before failing this portion.

Tenth, the final test was to climb a ladder approx 25 feet, touch the ceiling, and climb back down. End of test."

That is pretty extreme and I would think some prospective drivers fail right there. Something to be aware of. I doubt all companies do such a test.

All drivers - flatbed, refrigerated, van..

Thanks for the reply- I am well aware that an CDL driver needs a valid/current DOT med-card and that includes a basic test for things like BP, pulse, heart rate etc.

But I read something else about the requirements for Roehl and that made me wonder-It seems a bit much but then again, I have not drove a truck in years so it's possible a number of companies are doing this now, does anyone know which companies do such a test as below?

This is from another poster (Razor) in another thread (https://www.truckingtruth.com/truckers-forum/Topic-13362/Page-1/roehl-gycdl-program-day-to-day) about the ROEHL training program:

"Next came a series of exercises you must do. Your heart rate is then measured after each. My maximum heart rate was 176 to continue the program. I will be the first to tell you that I have gotten out of shape with a string of jobs that required long hours on my rear. I don't plan to make that same mistake with my trucking career. Anyway, the highest I ever got was 135, so the majority of people will have no issues with the tests. Your maximum HR is determined by your age and weight. From here on I will use the letters HRT to signify when your heart rate is checked.

The first test was a simple squat down and read a sheet of paper attached to the wall, return to standing, then back down for 20 seconds before standing back up. One knee and hand was allowed on the ground if needed, however you could not grab anything for assistance going up or down. HRT.

Second, we had to simulate climbing into the back of a truck while maintaining three points of contact. Not much to expand on. HRT.

Third, it was time for 10 squats. Simple enough, at least one hand has to touch the ground. No knees allowed. HRT.

Fourth, we had to squat and pick up a basket that was 25lbs and had to carry it 25 feet down and 25 feet back before squatting down and placing it back on the floor. Next the weight was bumped up to 70lbs, same drill. HRT.

Fifth, we moved to a table to a crate that was 20 lbs and were required to lift it from waist to shoulder height 3 times. Weight was bumped to 40lbs and repeated. HRT.

Sixth, we moved to a push/pull bar. First we were required to pull on the bar three times, each time had to be over 120lbs of force. Next we had to push on the bar with a minimum of 100lbs of force each time. HRT.

Seventh, we moved to a lat station and had to do three standing lat pull-downs of 80lbs. HRT.

Eighth, we moved to a small rolled up tarp. We were required to squat down and pick the tarp up. after getting it to chest level, we had to curl the tarp waist to chest two times before placing it back on the ground.

Ninth, we were required to walk across a balance beam that was approx. 10 feet long, pivot around and walk back. You were allowed one retry before failing this portion.

Tenth, the final test was to climb a ladder approx 25 feet, touch the ceiling, and climb back down. End of test."

That is pretty extreme and I would think some prospective drivers fail right there. Something to be aware of. I doubt all companies do such a test.

I drive for roehl reefer division and yeah they do have you do all of them except the last 3. The last 3 on that list are flatbed only and I can tell you that the tests are easy. I am overweight and so out of shape it's not even funny (working on changing that btw) and I still made it through