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I just wanted to say how impressed I was with the look and layout of this website when I first came here.

Being a member of several forums all over the world, I found that this site was well laid out with a cool relaxing tone. Even the mobile version is impressive with clear easy to read fonts and colors.

So kudos to the developers and their efforts.

Hey thanks guys for all the responses. I was actually under the assumption that the companies would be using the state regulations for the US driver's license time frame before CDL..

When the person told me 2 years for Roehl I thought the government regulations had changed and that was why they said that. I didn't realise that each company sets their own rules for this. Thanks for clearing that up.

Just to confirm though... the U.S. regulations is that a person must have an (ordinary) driver's license for one year and only then they can apply for the CDL learners permit...

Sorry about the way I typed the above... I was really asking if this is the U.S. regulations.. thx

I'm not sure if the Forum allows to edit an already uploaded comment

Thank you for your responses...

I was thinking that maybe Roehl Drivers here can verify if this (the subject) is correct.

Just to confirm though... the U.S. regulations is that a person must have an (ordinary) driver's license for one year and only then they can apply for the CDL learners permit...

My main career interest is towards OTR Truck Driving, so I wanted to have a general idea as to how long I'll have to "do something else" while waiting to fall in.

Hi All,

Still a newbie around here and have been doing more reading than posting.

I am a new Green Card Holder and about to migrate permanently to the U.S. with the hope of getting into the Trucking Industry. I've been driving (light) shift vehicles for the last 13 years. I have received certified training in driving/operating tractor trucks (33,600+lbs) from my home country but I never got the "on road experience". This was due to my occupation being an Electrical/Electronic Technician and not a Truck Driver.

I read many threads stating that trucking companies only required the CDL applicant to have a U.S. driver's license for 1 year before they can apply. However, when I emailed Roehl with some questions, one of their answers reflects the subject. I thought with the 1 year wait, I could rally around and just to some other type of work while I wait to apply to Roehl, but 2 years... that's a bit long.

Am I being given wrong information? Or has the policies changed?

Hi all, I'm new to the Forum. Wanting to ask this same question as the OP, but I am inquiring based on the salary that they give you during your training.

Even though I want to train, I have to still support myself fully with whatever they are paying me. So if anyone can advise who pays more from day 1 during this training.

I heard that Prime only lends you $200 per week until you get your CDL. Is this offer better than what Roehl has?

Thanks.