Working On The "Roehl" Road
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Good luck in your new career.
Flying to Conley GA tomorrow morning to start orientation with Roehl. This journey has been a whirlwind -- the High Road Training Program was instrumental in prepping me to get my CLP in OCT, completed private shooling and got my CDL in DEC, (both "one and done"), and now it gets real. I haven't strictly followed all of the advice from this awesome website (e.g. attended private truck school, only applied to one company) but I have very thoroughly read through all of it. I'm extremely grateful to Brett for maintaining the site and all of the moderators and other contributors -- my wife? Not so much ... she thinks I spend too much time on the site
.
I'm thinking about describing the orientation for Roehl in the Training Diaries section as time permits, but we'll see how it goes.
Tim F: I'm planning to look you up when I get there (we're from the same neck of the woods).
Thanks all!
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.
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.
I currently work for Roehl. I like them - Every company has its fault but Roehl has yet to do me wrong. 2 weeks ago I went through the ice/snow storm that went through Indy. I shut down & called in telling them I thought the roads were to bad. NOTHING was said to me except "just let us know when you can safely drive, & we will reschedule your delivery" that was it. You going VAN, refer, or Flatbed?
Going dry van in NE region. I've read your posts Tracey and have been glad to see you're so happy with Roehl. Made me think I've made the right choice. Thanks!
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.
I am also preparing to get into the trucking industry by doing the prep work needed now so when I find a school I want to attend then I can finalize things and get on this journey. I am also looking at Roehl as one of the companies to start with, I do like some of the things the have to offer but I am weighing all my options to make sure I make the right choice for me. Good luck to you and keep the rubber side down.
Going dry van in NE region. I've read your posts Tracey and have been glad to see you're so happy with Roehl. Made me think I've made the right choice. Thanks!
Did you go to Conley???
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.
I took the same path as you and started out with Roehl. They were always good to me. Equipment was maintained well and I had an honest dispatcher. No complaints from me. Best of luck.
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.New Reply:
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Flying to Conley GA tomorrow morning to start orientation with Roehl Transport. This journey has been a whirlwind -- the High Road Training Program was instrumental in prepping me to get my CLP in OCT, completed private schooling and got my CDL in DEC, (both "one and done"), and now it gets real. I haven't strictly followed all of the advice from this awesome website (e.g. attended private truck school, only applied to one company) but I have very thoroughly read through all of it. I'm extremely grateful to Brett for maintaining the site and all of the moderators and other contributors -- my wife? Not so much ... she thinks I spend too much time on the site
.
I'm thinking about describing the orientation for Roehl in the Training Diaries section as time permits, but we'll see how it goes.
Tim F: I'm planning to look you up when I get there (we're from the same neck of the woods).
Thanks all!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.