Undecided On What Company To Go With Roehl Or Prime? Otr Or Regional?
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I've been with Roehl for about 4 months now. I have nothing bad to say about them. Everyone is on the same page and they will train you very well. I came here with my cdl already, and learned a lot more when training started. I run Midwest regional on the Georgia pacific dedicated. I'm home every weekend usually Saturday morning back out Monday morning. I have yet to wait for a load. I'm generally planned three loads ahead of my current one. The best part about them is they always treat you with total respect and safety is their cornerstone value. I have heard great things about prime as well but don't know much about them.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Juan, there's tons of stuff here to help you decide. Start with these articles:
- Article Category: Finding The Right Truck Driving Job
- Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing Your First Truck Driving Job
- Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Trucking Company"
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
I wold drive regionally. It worked out great for me until I had to move back to NH for a family emergency. You get to be home every weekend.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
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