Comments By Rocket III Rider

Thank you PackRat!

Roehl is short handed on trainers, they are in the process of hiring more, however; it is a process and takes time. Their priority is to get students into the driver trainer phase as quickly as possible and at this time a little patience goes a long way. Admittedly I was getting anxious as I waited 11 days but I don't have an issue with Roehl because of it. It is just something I had to deal with because of the situation.

Got out on the road with my driver trainer on Monday, 7 May. Met up with him at a truck stop in Florence, SC. I was pretty nervous/anxious when I met him, however; he did a great job putting me at ease by understanding the situation I was in communicating that to me. He is very knowledgeable as you would expect, he is very patient, laid back and always takes the time to thoroughly explain/answer any questions I have.

When I met up with him, he was on his way to Chicopee, MA and he immediately put me in the drivers seat and off we went. After a short while my nerves started to settle down and I was feeling very comfortable. Things got exciting the following day when we crossed the GW bridge during rush hour but I made it through with no issues. I simply took my time and kept my head on a swivel....

So up to MA then down to Atlanta and then up to NC.

I am really enjoying this experience, I'm excited about learning more as we progress through this phase and can't wait until I am handed the keys to my own truck!!

I talked with a friend that is a trainer at Roehl. He informed me they are down about 30 driver trainers currently.

Not good news for me .....

Rocket, Congrats, and thanks for taking us along on your journey. I’m researching companies and Roehl is on my short-list. Are you doing flatbed or dryvan?

I’m doing dry van. I wanted flatbed but they were not hiring flatbed from my area.

Wow that kinda of puts you in a bind....do you know where you are on the "wait list"

Would be nice to keep going, like you said, not making money.

Not sure where I am on the wait list which increases my anxiety.

8 days waiting, or is that plus time off after school?

It’s been 7 days sine I’ve returned home from the 1st phase.

Roehl has a shortage of trainers apparently; waiting for a trainer to become available now.

I’m getting anxious because I want to finish the phase so I can begin my solo career. Plus I’m not making any money sitting at home.

Hope to get a trainer soon.

At home waiting for a trainer. Getting anxious, want to keep moving forward.

Thanks for the congratulations everyone.

I’m very excited to finish out my time here in Conley and move on to the 19 day driver/trainer phase.

Should be leaving here by Thu for home time while a trainer is assigned to me.

Passed?

Success!! Passed the CDL test; man does that feel good!!