Going To Try For Roehl

So for a few years now I have considered getting into the trucking industry thanks to one of my favorite games on pc (American Truck Simulator). I know bad reason to want to get into it. So I have done a lot of research and found that Roehl might be a better choice due to training is closer than most places. I’m 42 years old did a lot of driving for lawn care so can drive with a trailer and DoorDash. Currently am homeless due to problems I wish not to talk about. I did at one point have a military cdl due to them having us drive multiple vehicles. I have heard bad things about Roehl but also good things.

Now something I would like to know is if I go national would I be able to stay out for months at a time so I could build up the money to get me a place or would I be forced onto a schedule? Thanks in advance for any and all advice. Sorry about the bad grammar and how mixed up things may seem. Not good with words. Kraven

Geographical location compared to training site really means little. The question becomes, does this company have enough freight in the area to get you home, at least at the contracted times.

We see this pop up all the time, people limiting their search to "close" terminals. You do yourself a disservice when looking at it that way.

I do not maintain a household, and my friends spare bedroom is "home" when I need to be. I stay out until I can't stand being with my dogs and myself anymore, then take a week off in a hotel somewhere. I start getting burnout at 12 weeks out.

Best thing I can tell you, is to use the link on here to send out your application to multiple companies at the same time. Kind of a two birds one stone theory.

When you speak with a recruiter, have a list of questions to ask, and take notes on the answers from each company, that way you can actually compare current information.

Good luck.

They are a good company to start with as are many others. Most companies will house you during training. I started with CFI which is now owned by Heartland Express. They also own Millis and Smith. That gives you several training options under one umbrella.

There is also Prime, Swift, Schneider, TMC and many more.

Best of luck to you.

You might be getting ahead of yourself at this point.

The big problem I see is that you don’t have an address if you are homeless. You really can’t have an application processed without a physical address or current work experience. Your situation may be very difficult but hopefully not impossible. Maybe some of the drivers here can give someone in your position guidance to move you forward. But first you need to elaborate on your address and the past 3 years of job experience.

At this point, get Roehl out of your head. You are going to have to cast a wide net and get going with any company that has a paid CDL training program, like Schneider, Werner (which is Roadmaster school), etc.

The big problem I see is that you don’t have an address if you are homeless. You really can’t have an application processed without a physical address or current work experience.

I do have a mailing address well 3 of them to be exact. I did have a job up till September.