Roehl Transport GYCDL Training - Phase 1 Start Date: 2021-07-06
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Penn99,
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your training diary. I did my CDL training with Roehl back in 2011, and it doesn't sound like too much has changed. As with yourself, I felt like I had been well prepared to start the job as an over-the-road truck driver, thanks to the training I received at Roehl.
Even though Roehl is a "starter" company, I ended up staying with them for about 3 1/2 years because the people there were nice to deal with and they always treated me fairly. I wish you luck in your career and hope you stay safe out there. Take care.
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.
2021-11-12
It has been a long time since I have updated.... and a long time since I have visited this forum.
I have since completed the Phase 3 portion of my training, many weeks ago when I spent 2 weeks in the Midwest.... while there, I had a variety of loads in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Minnesota during that 2 week period.... performed my winter training on the simulator in Marshfield, WI.... and finalized by Phase 3 at the terminal in Gary, IN.
Being based out of Phoenix, a majority of my runs are now in AZ, CA, NV, and UT.... thus far. And.... way to many in the L.A. metro area.... lol.
All continues to go well.... I am having fun and enjoying my job. I have had a few extremely stressful situations, but, that comes with almost any job.
All has been good.... all is good.
This will likely be my last update for this thread. Time will tell.
G......
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.
Thank you, Old School and Randolph!!
2021-11-12
It has been a long time since I have updated.... and a long time since I have visited this forum.
I have since completed the Phase 3 portion of my training, many weeks ago when I spent 2 weeks in the Midwest.... while there, I had a variety of loads in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Minnesota during that 2 week period.... performed my winter training on the simulator in Marshfield, WI.... and finalized by Phase 3 at the terminal in Gary, IN.
Being based out of Phoenix, a majority of my runs are now in AZ, CA, NV, and UT.... thus far. And.... way to many in the L.A. metro area.... lol.
All continues to go well.... I am having fun and enjoying my job. I have had a few extremely stressful situations, but, that comes with almost any job.
All has been good.... all is good.
This will likely be my last update for this thread. Time will tell.
G......
So happy to hear, Penn!!!!
Awhhh...don't leave forum!! MORE!! LoLoL ~ Love to hear a bit about your 'day to day' ya know . . .
Best of luck to you, in the continued venture. Congrats!!!!
~ Anne ~
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.
2021-11-12
It has been a long time since I have updated.... and a long time since I have visited this forum.
I have since completed the Phase 3 portion of my training, many weeks ago when I spent 2 weeks in the Midwest.... while there, I had a variety of loads in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Minnesota during that 2 week period.... performed my winter training on the simulator in Marshfield, WI.... and finalized by Phase 3 at the terminal in Gary, IN.
Being based out of Phoenix, a majority of my runs are now in AZ, CA, NV, and UT.... thus far. And.... way to many in the L.A. metro area.... lol.
All continues to go well.... I am having fun and enjoying my job. I have had a few extremely stressful situations, but, that comes with almost any job.
All has been good.... all is good.
This will likely be my last update for this thread. Time will tell.
G......
Thank you so much for posting this recent threat. I am joining Roehl's GYCDL program in 3 weeks and have been nervous about the process. This makes me feel better knowing what to expect. Stay safe out there!
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.
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
2021-11-12
It has been a long time since I have updated.... and a long time since I have visited this forum.
I have since completed the Phase 3 portion of my training, many weeks ago when I spent 2 weeks in the Midwest.... while there, I had a variety of loads in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Minnesota during that 2 week period.... performed my winter training on the simulator in Marshfield, WI.... and finalized by Phase 3 at the terminal in Gary, IN.
Being based out of Phoenix, a majority of my runs are now in AZ, CA, NV, and UT.... thus far. And.... way to many in the L.A. metro area.... lol.
All continues to go well.... I am having fun and enjoying my job. I have had a few extremely stressful situations, but, that comes with almost any job.
All has been good.... all is good.
This will likely be my last update for this thread. Time will tell.
G......
Thank you so much for posting this recent threat. I am joining Roehl's GYCDL program in 3 weeks and have been nervous about the process. This makes me feel better knowing what to expect. Stay safe out there!
Welcome to Trucking Truth, Stephen C. !!! Yep, Penn99 did us a SOLID. Glad it helped you!
He did extremely well, with the training right here, sir!
(Ps: it's a THREAD, not a threat, hahaha! Don't get us good peeps flagged, LoL !)
Penn99's an awesome thread, and there are many more.
If you don't know how to 'search' by tabs; looky here: Roehl Diaries. Andrey has moved ON from Roehl (Rail) but ... has many comments ongoing .. so,look into him as well!
Also, PLEASE check out our 'should read;'
- Truck Driver's Career Guide
- Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
- High Road CDL Training Program
- CDL Practice Tests
It'd be awesome if you start your OWN thread, in the 'General' category, and let us all get to know you, and help ya through this journey in many ways!
Again, glad you found Trucking Truth; it's what & who we are!
~ Anne ~
ps: After you peruse our "HRTP" .. please utilize Daniel B.'s PreTrip thread & charts!
- Pre-Trip Inspection Study Guide
- Daniel's Pre-Trip Inspection
- Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist
- Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Questions
Pre-trip Inspection:
A pre-trip inspection is a thorough inspection of the truck completed before driving for the first time each day.
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspectors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge a vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it “out of service” until it is repaired.
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.
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
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