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Where did you hear Roehl pays vets more?

I start orientation on Monday and this was never mentioned at all.

False alarm. I thought I read this on their website, but it only pertains to the OJT that you can apply to if you have your GI Bill. I did make sure to ask her this today...

Anyway, the 75K mile contract comes with a "longevity bonus" at about $1500 that you should get within 4 months. If you have other questions about this, I highly suggest you get in touch with someone at the office and I have to note, a commitment like this doesn't seem that bad. I know some people are concerned about contracts, but it makes sense. Why invest in someone if they are just going to ditch in a few months? Of all the starter companies, Rohel is definitely my favorite. Plus big red trucks.

They pay practical miles, not straight line. They have multiple divisions to choose from: flatbed, Dry-Van, Reefer , Tankers and according to the recruiter, they don't seem to have a problem with moving you around. Say, if, you want to do flatbed over the summer and reefer over the winter, they seem cool with that.

Benefits: Blue Cross/Blue shield, retirement plans, increases in pay are 3, 6, and 9 months. They have "golden areas", such as New York and other complicated cities to drive though. They promote (increase in pay) based on performance. They have different on/off day packages to choose from, plus, if you're like me, they also allow you just stay OTR as long as you want. They don't seem to care where you take your resets.

Liberal rider policy (anyone over the age of 10), dog and cat policies, most of their trucks are 2015's or newer. She did say they have some older ones and they do have automatics if that's what you prefer.

I forgot to ask her if they have a policy that say that female trainees must pair up with female trainers or if that doesn't matter. I've noticed some of the companies I've been looking into have that in place.

Anyway, I'm pretty impressed with them...

Awesome, keep us updated on your progress. I am really leaning this way for my start

Yes I emailed my recruiter after I read that statement and she confirmed it was not true.

I start orientation on the 28th for the Midwest Refrigerated Regional. Originally I was going to do the 7/4, 7/3 off schedule but decided I would rather have my own truck vs. slip seating. Pay is $0.01 less per mile but since I get the VA money which is more than enough to cover all my monthly bills (rent, electric, phone, internet) my actual miles check won't matter too much until I run out of VA benefits and by that time I should be running full speed.

Where did you hear Roehl pays vets more?

I start orientation on Monday and this was never mentioned at all.

I saw something about that on the Roehl site. I can't find it right now. Not really "pays more" but they make time credit (bump your experience level) for vets. This could get you 1¢-2¢ per mile more.

I saw something about that on the Roehl site. I can't find it right now. Not really "pays more" but they make time credit (bump your experience level) for vets. This could get you 1¢-2¢ per mile more.

Yeah I remember seeing something about that as well but I thought it was a different company. I checked the website again today and didn't see anything either.

I have never seen that either. Just the OJT military apprenticeship program. Also you guys may already know this. But that is part of the GI bill but its a bit different. You get it no matter if you took the GI bill or not (Yeah I was one of those... Dont ask! I will just say I was young and stupid and wanted the beer money.). If you served a certain amount of days after 9-11.

I switched my original Montgomery G.I. Bill to the Post 9-11 and the guy at the VA told me if I used all of my available benefits they would actually refund me the $1,000 I initially paid for the Montgomery. I guess new soldiers don't have to pay for the Post 9-11?

Don't know if its true or not but I only have 15 months of benefits left and we will see.

I already have my CDL. And for orientation and 2 weeks with an OTR trainer they want 75k miles. Im still stuck on the longevity contract. I just cant get past it. Been trying to sell myself on it since Thursday. Cause I still want to work for them.

So what's the problem? "I still want to work for them." In that case don't you want to work for them way past one year? By the time you're "in the groove" most if that 75k will be gone.

And don't try to give me "but I might find a better deal!" (Translation: "There's greener grass out there somewhere.") Yes, there may be. But will you want to change your life for an additional $10 per week? Commitment is what gets things done in the world. Otherwise, you'll just be changing checkout lanes at Kroger because you think that other one is better - you're still at the back of the line.

I left Roehl after 6 months and I can assure you I make WAY more than an extra $10/week. I know I am not the norm, but sometimes it does pay to make a move.

Hi guys, I am looking into getting my cdl. I like everything that Roehl is saying about their paid cdl training, but really want some good feedback. Everything I see is over a year old and I would like something a little more current. I am also considering swift. Like I said, I am looking for more current information. Which of these are better? I have no problem getting my permit prior school, as I have had my permit before. Just no truck to get the cdl. I like the paid training and shorter obligation the company that roehl offers, but is it real? I am looking at going in August 2016, due to some personal obligations have, and using my vacation at my current company to get paid even more for training. Any help at all would be appreciated. Brett, old school? Any help here? Thanks in advance.

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Try talking to your local unemployment office and ask if they have any trucking school programs. Many people get theier cdl's paid for by them with no obligations. Best way to go there....free school and no obligations.

I currently work for Roehl on a dedicated account for Georgia Pacific. I get good miles. I'm always pre planned 2-3 loads ahead of my current load. Dispatch is helpful, fleet managers are good. I have never noticed micro managing. The best part about Roehl, Everyone, top to bottom, is on the same page and respectful.