Roehl GYCDL

When are you on the hook for the 7k they want for training?

I think Ive decided to go with them for flatbed and am wanting to get my CDL through them but despite tons of questions, my recruiter seemed dodgy about a lot and I still have a lot of questions. He answered a lot with 'you'll ask your driver trainer that' or 'thats a great question for your driver trainer' which just feels off to me, like they want me to come in blindsided.

He did say however that the day we step foot in the facility for orientation, we're required to follow through with the contract or pay the 7k. Is this true? It seems extreme considering theres so much you just dont know yet and aren't able to find answers to.

I really want to follow through with this, just afraid of a bait and switch or similar such conditions. If anyone has any experience with the GYCDL program, particularly for the flatbed division, and can chime in Id appreciate it!

When are you on the hook for the 7k they want for training?

I think Ive decided to go with them for flatbed and am wanting to get my CDL through them but despite tons of questions, my recruiter seemed dodgy about a lot and I still have a lot of questions. He answered a lot with 'you'll ask your driver trainer that' or 'thats a great question for your driver trainer' which just feels off to me, like they want me to come in blindsided.

He did say however that the day we step foot in the facility for orientation, we're required to follow through with the contract or pay the 7k. Is this true? It seems extreme considering theres so much you just dont know yet and aren't able to find answers to.

I really want to follow through with this, just afraid of a bait and switch or similar such conditions. If anyone has any experience with the GYCDL program, particularly for the flatbed division, and can chime in Id appreciate it!

What kind of questions are they blowing off? Recruiters have one job and that is to get you in the door. I can tell you from my experiences with them roehl is very straightforward about how they want things done.

Mostly questions about what they allow in the trucks, and the driver facing cams.

I understand he may feel this isnt important for him to answer but to me it is, since I would like to know exactly what creature comforts Ill be allowed if Im agreeing to a contract over a year long.

I also received a bit of a muddy answer about slip seating - would I be sharing a truck as a regional driver? Ive heard a lot about having to go national if you want to avoid it.

Morgan I can tell you they are very straight forward. They have been at this along time as a company. Now you may have got ahold of a newer recruiter and he may not know. Things can and do change as time goes on.

As far as slip seating the 14/7 and 7/7 fleets used to have 2 drivers assigned to each truck. That way the truck keeps moving but you know your truck mate. Regional and OTR earn 1 day off each week so you will be in it. I don’t know where you heard otherwise, but I would question the accuracy.

I’m not sure but I think it is about 2-3 days into class. Basically when your drug test comes back. That initial period either one can part ways, afterward your on the hook for your tution. They are well known for working with students. It is in both parties best interest for students to succeed.

If you think your not getting satisfactory answers call recruiting and ask for Kim Calhoun. She has been there along time and is very straight forward.

If anyone has any experience with the GYCDL program, particularly for the flatbed division, and can chime in Id appreciate it!

First, I don't think that division matters. You financial obligations for getting your CDL are the same whether you will pull a reefer or a flatbed. I am not sure how far you have to be in the program, it can be as far as until you test, but don't tell it for granted, ask Roehl. I dealt with a very accurate and knowledgeable lady, here is her contact information: Cheryl Nagel, Cheryl.Nagel@roehl.jobs, 715-591-7112. Also, it is not a time contract, you need to drive 120k miles for them to pay off these 7k. I do need to say though that I didn't ask too many questions. It is an established company, I am going into this industry, and they are helping me, so what else do I need to know? For example, why should I care about their cameras? If you are planning to do anything that you do not want to be seen by anyone, the best thing is just not do it at all, because sooner or later they will know about it anyway :-)

Thanks for the detailed reply, Ill do that!

Im excited but want to be as informed as I can be since Ill be coming in as a complete newbie.

Listen carefully to the instructions they give you and follow them. You will do fine. People that bog themselves down with too many things tend to miss things, and not be prepared. Foscus on the task at hand. They will walk you through everything you need to be successful. Have faith and confidence they know what they are doing.

Mostly questions about what they allow in the trucks, and the driver facing cams.

I understand he may feel this isnt important for him to answer but to me it is, since I would like to know exactly what creature comforts Ill be allowed if Im agreeing to a contract over a year long.

I also received a bit of a muddy answer about slip seating - would I be sharing a truck as a regional driver? Ive heard a lot about having to go national if you want to avoid it.

They do have driver facing cameras. That was my sticking point and one of the reasons I didn't go back when I came back OTR. As far as creature comforts when I left they still weren't putting fridges in the trucks, and they didn't have inverters. So anything you put in the truck has to be 12v and plug into a cigarette lighter. Granted most of my info is 3+ years old but nothing changed when I talked to them about going back.

For the camera,their SAFETY DEPARTMENT should be able to answer any questions/concerns you have

Maybe you could talk with the shop manager concerning what's allowed for "creature comforts"