Comments By Mike

Hello everyone,

I'm Mike, and have been lurking around for the past couple weeks. I need to make a career change for the next few years, and the trucking industry seams like a good fit.

As far as my background goes, I'm 45 years old and have been in the aviation industry for over 20 years. Due to the pandemic, I'll be furloughed from my job for at least two years. I've had a lot of sleepless nights recently trying to decide what I can do which would allow me to bring my previous experience with me.

I know that one of the biggest issues new drivers face is being away from home. I've been living out of a suitcase for the past 20 years which is to say I've missed a lot at home. So as far as the lifestyle of driving goes, I'm well aware of what it's like. I'm sure there will be new challenges that I have not experienced, but that's what makes life fun.

I've been shopping around for a good company to work for, and came across Roehl. I live about an hour from one of their terminals, and they appear to be a solid company with a good safety record. At some point this week, I'll be contacting them to speak with a recruiter. I'm assuming recruiters are more like salesmen and will blow a lot of smoke. Would any of you be willing to give me some advice as to what types of questions I should ask? I'm looking into national dry van OTR. I don't want to be put in a position where they promise me one thing, then something else happens. Also, for the Roehl drivers here, any information or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance everyone. I'm looking forward to hearing back from you all.

Cheers,

Mike