Comments By IR0ND0G

Not sure what Roehl had you do yet, but I have already had their physical and drug tests. I start on Feb 13 in Appleton. If Roehl sent you to a Dr and you had the physical and drug tests, that should be it then.

You take the written DMV HAZMAT test here in WI. When you pass, they enter the info into a computer and you are told to visit FieldPrint site (fingerprinting) to schedule an appointment to get fingerprinted. DHS and FBI do a background check on you. If all is okay, you'll be issued a CDL with HAZMAT endorsement when you pass your DMV driving tests.

I get fingerprinted Monday, and then when I pass the CDL driving exams, HAZMAT will be on my CDL as an endorsement.

I studied the High Road, reset it, and went through it again. I passed all of Wisconsin's tests with relative ease. The HAZMAT questions either were identical or very closely mirrored to those in the High Road. Just pay very strict attention to the wording of questions, they try to trip you up with that.

Good luck on everything down there. I start in Appleton on Feb 6 for OTR Van Fleet as well.

Your podcast advice mirrors the goals I have and the advice I received from a good friend. Fortunately, my friend drove OTR at a young age, worked Corrections with me for years, but left a couple years back to return to trucking. He knows what it takes (mirrors a lot of what you, Old School, and others say), he knows me, and he has never pulled a punch when it comes to some of the difficulties of OTR driving. I am excited, nervous, and determined as I approach my start date with Roehl to embark on a new chapter in life.

Based on a fairly thorough search on the internet, I'd have to say that's not the case at this time. Twitter and misc. Internet forums are not exactly in the 'reliable' category of information sources.

FMLA is a Federal Law. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a United States federal law requiring covered employers to provide employees job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. You'll want to read it very carefully to remain in compliance and more importantly, keep your job.

Roehl Transport, had to go to the home team.

I finally had my interview today. I'm not sure why I was excessively nervous, it wasn't anything difficult. I was given a start date of Feb 6. Looking forward to getting it rolling. Thanks TT.