Comments By Gary J.

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For those of you who listen to NPR. Something to think about. Sounds promising to me. At least for 10-20 years... http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/weak-link-state-infrastructure/us-locked-aging-highway-system

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Hope to see you around sometime Tim. I read your bio. We might have things in common. I'm from western Massachusetts, just this past year moved to NE Missouri. It's been interesting, to say the least. Midwest lifestyle is nothing like eastern. It's much slower out here. I do miss the mountains and maple syrup. They have fresh maple syrup out here, but use silver maple sap, no sugar maple trees in the landscape. It's not good. Anyway, be safe. I should know by next week where I go for training once Roehl's safety department clears my DOT physical.

Thanks Tim. I plan on running on their national fleet, flatbed. I like that they have other options beside just flatbed to choose from. What division are you driving dedicated and how long have you been solo?

It's good to hear you like the company, I have not heard negative feedback about the company. Actually just that they can be strict about there policy's. Which is fine by me, I like having a clear plan on what is expected of me.

Hammer, I hope your just messing with us! WTF!!??

Hey Jolie, Sounds like a pretty good gig. I plan on staying with Roehl, if it all goes well. I'll have a 120,000 mile contract to fulfill if I go through there training. Which is what I really want to do! At this time I don't really need to be home every night. That could change in a year though, you never know. I want to get out for a while and see the country and experience life on the road. Mid life crisis... well maybe a little. I go for Roehl's mandatory DOT physical this Monday, even though I had one done already.

I have no questions I can think of at this time. Things seem to be falling into place and are pretty organized. In any come up I'll ask.

Jolie, thanks for the encouragement. Not sure where my training will take place. My recruiter said we'll know next week after paperwork is processed. Good luck to you too on your next adventure. I'm curious why you left Roehl, was it for personal reasons or company?

Tomorrow I should start driving with my trainer over the road! If ud like I can tell u how that goes as well. Any questions ask away. Good luck!

Definitely tell me how it's going!

It's reassuring to hear how your experiance has been do far. I've been talking with a lot of schools and been getting the run around about new CDL laws that will be in effect soon. Also they are not very professional in my opinion. Many sound like they just want to pump out as many CDL's as they can. Without really caring for the student.

My experiance with Roehl has been top notch. I'm currently working on paperwork via internet and scheduling the company DOT physical. I already had one but they require another. I live in the middle of nowhere and there is a question on how far I can travel to get it done. I guess they don't like you to travel over 75 miles to get the physical. I'll have to travel 120 miles. I'll travel twice that if I have too.

Good luck on the next phase. It should be a lot of fun.

Hey Folks, This week I got my CDL permit with all endorsements except passenger and school bus. Feels great to have that done! Couldn't pass the passenger tests!! Frustrating but I might go back and try again. Thanks High Road, made it a hell of a lot easier to study, way more entertaining than reading the state manual.

Went and got finger printed yesterday for Hazmat and TWIC. They say it takes 30-45 days to receive documents. Should have started that one earlier.

So I'm seriously considering Roehl for obtaining my CDL. Got a verbal exceptance from my recruiter on voicemail. I will try again today to call him in order to get a written commitment.

So I'm trying to connect with other Roehl drivers. I like the fact that it's a smaller company and seems to be a friendly atmosphere. Seen a few posts from other drivers from Roehl on this site. Looking to make some connections. If things work out I start training in July. Wish me luck.

You mean Taxachusetts right? I'm from the Northampton area, currently live in MO. I was planning on relocating back to western MA this month, long story short, my plans have changed, family issues. I contacted Roehl about schooling with them and was denied and told to call them after I get my CDL in MA. Think you need two years experiance to easily transfer your CDL to MA. Otherwise you need to get tested all over again. By the way I'm staying in MO. At least for a year or two. Lower cost of living and will get my two years behind me and take things from there. Good luck, I miss the trees and damn good apples!