Roehl Get Your CDL Program

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Jolie R.'s Comment
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Thanks for the info, I've been considering going this Route to get my CDL One question, what happens if your a bit slower to catch on ? Will they work with you a little longer, or are you more likely to be " let go"

Thanks in advance

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It depends, most catch on, and they give you goals for the end of each week. We had a few struggle and they worked with them. If you fail the skills test, they work with you and hold you over until you can retest.

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Ah man, Thanks for the reply ! I was hoping that was the answer, I'm debating going to a school, or roehl's program.

I got my CDL through Roehl before they went to their current program. I had a very difficult time learning how to back the trailer....even a straight line back. They did suggest I leave and go to a longer program (theirs was barely 3 weeks at the time), but I wouldn't and because they saw my determination I got some extra help outside of regular class time. I passed all of the things necessary to get my CDL which surprised the heck out of everyone but me and those who know me best.

Their school is awesome and there are days when I am driving down the road I can still hear in my head things my instructors and trainer told me..... things like cars and trucks tend travel in packs so when you find yourself in a pack, ease off of the throttle and let them get by you. It won't put you behind schedule but could make the difference of whether you end up in a pile up or not. I also pull very very heavy loads every day and hear my trainer telling me I need to get a little more out of a gear before upshifting. I only drove for Roehl for the first 6 months of solo driving and have been out for a year and a half now but what I learned has been invaluable. I run into drivers I knew occasionally (even my trainer, twice!) which is always nice. I can't guarantee it but I doubt you would ever regret getting your CDL from their school.

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.

TWIC:

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.

Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Ryan P.'s Comment
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Can one of yall Roehl employees help me with something? I was really interested in Roehl for my CDL training but when I went to the website, it did does not have my state, Louisiana, on the map for the school. My question is, is that a permanent thing, or is that temporary. I emailed the company but no one has responded as of yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Be safe and God bless

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.
PackRat's Comment
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The best thing to do is call the toll-free number and talk to one of the recruiters. There is company training at several of the terminals: Atlanta, Marshfield, WI and Gary, IN. There may be more.

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.

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