Roehl , Pros And Cons
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For online reviews(glass door, indeed, Etc) they have the highest rating 4 out of 5 stars. Of course most online reviews are people complaining. Roehl out ranks most companies in this sense.
We've had quite a number of people go with Roehl over the years and we get a lot of great feedback about them. Hopefully one or two will chime in here pretty soon to give you the lowdown.
I am currently driving for roehl. What questions do you have?
I have been with Roehl for 5 months solo now. I have nothing negative to say about them. Very respectful, nice terminals and lots of freight. Insurance is good and very affordable. Equipment is new and well maintained.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
I really liked what I was told for the most part from Roehl when I was getting my prehires lined up. The ONLY reason I didn't put them at the top of my list was in my area, they only do slip seating. That certainly is not the case everywhere for them.. I just got lucky like that.
You could easily do a lot worse.. its a fine company and their drivers appear to be happy overall.
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Prehires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Sorry for the late response, I've been in the Midwest for the last couple weeks and I get no data service there.
Thanks to everyone who responded, I believe I'll be jumping ship and going with Roehl.
Chuck..I know I'm late to the party. I've driven for Roehl for 1-1/2 yrs out of there Cdl school. No complaints at all. They operate a drop yard in Bensalem Pa. Which will work nice for you...if you need a spot for the truck during home time. I run dedicated on what they call the Winchester fleet. Very happy. Good luck!!
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.
Late replying here, but I've been away from a computer most days. I started driving with Roehl on March 26th, after coming over from team driving at CRST since December 4th, 2015. My complaints are very minimal, mainly pet-peeves of mine. Governed engines is my biggest headache, but it is THEIR truck that I am ALLOWED to drive. No refrigerators in the tractors. Pros: Longest wait for a dispatch has been one hour, nineteen minutes. Miles (and more miles). From 26 March through the end of April, I drove 11, 653 miles. This included five days off and two 34-hour resets. For the month of May, I drove 12,304 miles with three 34-hour resets and no days off. All equipment I have used has been top-notch and equal to my expectations. I drive a 2015 International, 10 speed, single bunk. So far, I've traveled as far west as Denver, as far south as the Florida panhandle, most all of the eastern seabord (including Long Island, NY), and northward into Quebec and Ontario. All the personnel I've met have been friendly, top-notch folks that are not afraid to answer a question (and I have had a bunch!). I run the national fleet, and I stay out until they suggest I take time off. I have two dispatchers that I like, mainly because they are former truck drivers. Most of the dispatch crew are former drivers. I made more per mile at CRST, but I am 10X happier at Roehl.
Dispatcher:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
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Hey guys n gals. I'm considering taking an offer from Roehl Transport, but I wanted to see if anyone here has any experience with them. On paper they sound great, much better than where I am now. I'm considering both company driver and/or lease purchase. Any advice on Roehl would be appreciated. Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: