Profile For William S.

hi I was wondering if anybody out there is driving for Roehl starting out as a rookie how hard is there class and driver training? I just got my cdl license and I am looking at going to Roehl they sent me there contract to read as of yet I have not signed it. I was wondering if anybody can give any info on there training and what they are requiring for someone like me starting out.

hi I don't know if anybody can answer this one for me but here it goes. I am currently 47 years old married with 2 girls. I had lost my job where I worked at for 21 years back in December of 2015. I am currently collecting unemployment benefits but I do not want to stay on unemployment. I explain to my wife that I was going to get my cdl and my wife was ok with it so Back in February I went to a local trucking school it was a 200 hour course and I got my cdl back in march paid for it with my own money. here is where everything goes south on me? I called every trucking company that I can think of (pam transport, Roehl trucking, stevens transport, us-xpress, prime trucking, team hardinger etc.) I even checked some local companies. From what the recruiters tell me over the phone that I would start off at .30 cents per mile or more ok, I would have to go to there main terminal or main office ok, spend 6 weeks or more with a trainer ok, not a problem until I check the background or do a review on the companies that I want to go with. So far I had spent so much time trying to figure out who to go with that I don't know who to go with? and I know sometimes the recruiters can tell a lie just to get you and there quota for the week and also the longer I wait the harder it is going to be. I had decided to with Roehl trucking but one problem I would have to sign contract if I wanted to get a tuition reimbursement (and I hate contracts) I would have to drive 75000 miles for a total reimbursement. And also the recruiter told me that I would be with a trainer for two weeks which sounded odd because I though they would have a trainer for six to eight weeks before going solo or being on one of there dedicated routes. I had explained to the recruiter that I need to make the miles to get a paycheck due to bills and also that I do not want to be sitting waiting for a load. So as you can see I am more confused than ever trying to make a decision for myself as to who to go with I am aware that I would need to be on the road for at least a year if not two years if I want to find anything local in my own area I even explained this to my wife and kids. my wife told me she is ok with it even though she told me it was going to be hard for her with me being away. so if anybody can help I would appreciate it thank you.