Roehl's GYCDL And 120,000 Miles Contract
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BIg Scott: CFI sounds like an option I haven't considered. Their training program sounds very interesting. How often do you pick up/deliver in NE Ohio, and how many times have you been force dispatched to NYC?
120000 miles is about 1 year. At CFI the cost is $4000. You pay nothing after 12 months. It goes by fast. CFI pro rates your contract. Every month you work is 1/12 of your contract. So, each month you work off about $333. You don't owe them anything if you complete the year. If you team the contract is 6 months. In a nutshell, CFI sends you to one of two private schools in Missouri. That is 4 weeks and your transportation, hotel and food are provided. After school it's 4 days of orientation. You are paid $100.00 for that. Then out with a trainer for 7500 miles paid 26 CPM. Once solo you start at 33 CPM and every 30,000 miles you go up. 35, 37, 40 CPM. At 120,000 miles you will be at that 40 CPM mark. Here is a link to my pay as a rookie driver with CFI. I hope this helps.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
BIg Scott: CFI sounds like an option I haven't considered. Their training program sounds very interesting. How often do you pick up/deliver in NE Ohio, and how many times have you been force dispatched to NYC?
120000 miles is about 1 year. At CFI the cost is $4000. You pay nothing after 12 months. It goes by fast. CFI pro rates your contract. Every month you work is 1/12 of your contract. So, each month you work off about $333. You don't owe them anything if you complete the year. If you team the contract is 6 months. In a nutshell, CFI sends you to one of two private schools in Missouri. That is 4 weeks and your transportation, hotel and food are provided. After school it's 4 days of orientation. You are paid $100.00 for that. Then out with a trainer for 7500 miles paid 26 CPM. Once solo you start at 33 CPM and every 30,000 miles you go up. 35, 37, 40 CPM. At 120,000 miles you will be at that 40 CPM mark. Here is a link to my pay as a rookie driver with CFI. I hope this helps.
We go to Ohio alot, we have a drop yard in Columbus. As far as NYC, if we go there it is rare and I wouldn't worry about it. I have never delivered to NYC. I have family on Long Island and have been there for home time twice. We do go to NJ and Pennsylvania often. Right now I'm in Illinois and have a load going North of Chicago with two additional stops in Wisconsin. I have delivered to tiny places in Pennsylvania and other places. With any company one can expect to have to get into some nice tight places. One of the worst for me so far was in Portland Oregon.
As far as training with CFI, I left home on the Grey Dog, April 19, 2017 and picked up my truck on June 26th. I currently have a little over 90,000 miles. I am very happy with CFI. I always feel like part of the family. The equipment is very well maintained. I love the hometime and I'm making great money. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Big Scott:
I enjoyed reading your story CFI Company Sponsored Training Through Truck Dynasty Driving . Very interesting read. Do you feel like you have come a long way as a driver in those 90,000+ miles?
BIg Scott: CFI sounds like an option I haven't considered. Their training program sounds very interesting. How often do you pick up/deliver in NE Ohio, and how many times have you been force dispatched to NYC?
120000 miles is about 1 year. At CFI the cost is $4000. You pay nothing after 12 months. It goes by fast. CFI pro rates your contract. Every month you work is 1/12 of your contract. So, each month you work off about $333. You don't owe them anything if you complete the year. If you team the contract is 6 months. In a nutshell, CFI sends you to one of two private schools in Missouri. That is 4 weeks and your transportation, hotel and food are provided. After school it's 4 days of orientation. You are paid $100.00 for that. Then out with a trainer for 7500 miles paid 26 CPM. Once solo you start at 33 CPM and every 30,000 miles you go up. 35, 37, 40 CPM. At 120,000 miles you will be at that 40 CPM mark. Here is a link to my pay as a rookie driver with CFI. I hope this helps.
We go to Ohio alot, we have a drop yard in Columbus. As far as NYC, if we go there it is rare and I wouldn't worry about it. I have never delivered to NYC. I have family on Long Island and have been there for home time twice. We do go to NJ and Pennsylvania often. Right now I'm in Illinois and have a load going North of Chicago with two additional stops in Wisconsin. I have delivered to tiny places in Pennsylvania and other places. With any company one can expect to have to get into some nice tight places. One of the worst for me so far was in Portland Oregon.
As far as training with CFI, I left home on the Grey Dog, April 19, 2017 and picked up my truck on June 26th. I currently have a little over 90,000 miles. I am very happy with CFI. I always feel like part of the family. The equipment is very well maintained. I love the hometime and I'm making great money. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Hi Glenn,
I don't drive for ROEHL, but I am very familiar with them.
Their training program is excellent.
The numbers you cited don't make for a complete comparison. If you went to a private school, you'd pay the tuition, be out the entire amount if you don't somehow later get it reimbursed over a long period of time from a company. You wouldn't get paid a dime during the 4 to 8 weeks it takes you to complete the school and get your license. And then, you would STILL need to go through a company training program for 2 weeks to 3 months.
There is much more to the story, but others have covered it already...
I finally got a definite answer/explanation of Roehl's GYCDL contract. If for ANY reason(s) you do not complete the GYCDLprogram and complete 120,000 miles you will be on the hook for $7000.00. WOW! Now I realize that training a driver isn't cheap, but 7000.00 may be more than I can chew. Local private schools are not that expensive! Roehl does pay you $500.00 a week during school, so IF you can save all of that, then it could be applied to tuition. Swift is $3900 +750 housing+ food/miscellaneous, so lets say $5000. Millis is $2350. Hmmmm....
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.
Big Scott:
I enjoyed reading your story CFI Company Sponsored Training Through Truck Dynasty Driving . Very interesting read. Do you feel like you have come a long way as a driver in those 90,000+ miles?
BIg Scott: CFI sounds like an option I haven't considered. Their training program sounds very interesting. How often do you pick up/deliver in NE Ohio, and how many times have you been force dispatched to NYC?
120000 miles is about 1 year. At CFI the cost is $4000. You pay nothing after 12 months. It goes by fast. CFI pro rates your contract. Every month you work is 1/12 of your contract. So, each month you work off about $333. You don't owe them anything if you complete the year. If you team the contract is 6 months. In a nutshell, CFI sends you to one of two private schools in Missouri. That is 4 weeks and your transportation, hotel and food are provided. After school it's 4 days of orientation. You are paid $100.00 for that. Then out with a trainer for 7500 miles paid 26 CPM. Once solo you start at 33 CPM and every 30,000 miles you go up. 35, 37, 40 CPM. At 120,000 miles you will be at that 40 CPM mark. Here is a link to my pay as a rookie driver with CFI. I hope this helps.
We go to Ohio alot, we have a drop yard in Columbus. As far as NYC, if we go there it is rare and I wouldn't worry about it. I have never delivered to NYC. I have family on Long Island and have been there for home time twice. We do go to NJ and Pennsylvania often. Right now I'm in Illinois and have a load going North of Chicago with two additional stops in Wisconsin. I have delivered to tiny places in Pennsylvania and other places. With any company one can expect to have to get into some nice tight places. One of the worst for me so far was in Portland Oregon.
As far as training with CFI, I left home on the Grey Dog, April 19, 2017 and picked up my truck on June 26th. I currently have a little over 90,000 miles. I am very happy with CFI. I always feel like part of the family. The equipment is very well maintained. I love the hometime and I'm making great money. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
A couple of months ago backing clicked and my backing improved greatly. I also have caught myself checking my mirrors automatically. For most people, backing usually takes 5 to 6 months to "get" it. The biggest thing is to relax. Trip planning helps that. Also, never driver faster than you feel safe. Most people don't want to be behind me going down mountains. I'm addicted to breathing and don't want to roll off a cliff because, I went to fast down the mountain. Fear is not good. Respect for the truck and your abilities is what matters most. The more you drive in different situations the easier it will be. Trucking will humble you. For example, you're ready to pull out of a spot and the truck won't move. Well, they move better when you release both breaks. DUH!! moments happen all the time. Good luck.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Looks as though you are avg. about 2500 miles weekly. That seems great for the first year. Has CFI been all you thought it would?
BIg Scott: CFI sounds like an option I haven't considered. Their training program sounds very interesting. How often do you pick up/deliver in NE Ohio, and how many times have you been force dispatched to NYC?
120000 miles is about 1 year. At CFI the cost is $4000. You pay nothing after 12 months. It goes by fast. CFI pro rates your contract. Every month you work is 1/12 of your contract. So, each month you work off about $333. You don't owe them anything if you complete the year. If you team the contract is 6 months. In a nutshell, CFI sends you to one of two private schools in Missouri. That is 4 weeks and your transportation, hotel and food are provided. After school it's 4 days of orientation. You are paid $100.00 for that. Then out with a trainer for 7500 miles paid 26 CPM. Once solo you start at 33 CPM and every 30,000 miles you go up. 35, 37, 40 CPM. At 120,000 miles you will be at that 40 CPM mark. Here is a link to my pay as a rookie driver with CFI. I hope this helps.
We go to Ohio alot, we have a drop yard in Columbus. As far as NYC, if we go there it is rare and I wouldn't worry about it. I have never delivered to NYC. I have family on Long Island and have been there for home time twice. We do go to NJ and Pennsylvania often. Right now I'm in Illinois and have a load going North of Chicago with two additional stops in Wisconsin. I have delivered to tiny places in Pennsylvania and other places. With any company one can expect to have to get into some nice tight places. One of the worst for me so far was in Portland Oregon.
As far as training with CFI, I left home on the Grey Dog, April 19, 2017 and picked up my truck on June 26th. I currently have a little over 90,000 miles. I am very happy with CFI. I always feel like part of the family. The equipment is very well maintained. I love the hometime and I'm making great money. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Looks as though you are avg. about 2500 miles weekly. That seems great for the first year. Has CFI been all you thought it would?
BIg Scott: CFI sounds like an option I haven't considered. Their training program sounds very interesting. How often do you pick up/deliver in NE Ohio, and how many times have you been force dispatched to NYC?
120000 miles is about 1 year. At CFI the cost is $4000. You pay nothing after 12 months. It goes by fast. CFI pro rates your contract. Every month you work is 1/12 of your contract. So, each month you work off about $333. You don't owe them anything if you complete the year. If you team the contract is 6 months. In a nutshell, CFI sends you to one of two private schools in Missouri. That is 4 weeks and your transportation, hotel and food are provided. After school it's 4 days of orientation. You are paid $100.00 for that. Then out with a trainer for 7500 miles paid 26 CPM. Once solo you start at 33 CPM and every 30,000 miles you go up. 35, 37, 40 CPM. At 120,000 miles you will be at that 40 CPM mark. Here is a link to my pay as a rookie driver with CFI. I hope this helps.
We go to Ohio alot, we have a drop yard in Columbus. As far as NYC, if we go there it is rare and I wouldn't worry about it. I have never delivered to NYC. I have family on Long Island and have been there for home time twice. We do go to NJ and Pennsylvania often. Right now I'm in Illinois and have a load going North of Chicago with two additional stops in Wisconsin. I have delivered to tiny places in Pennsylvania and other places. With any company one can expect to have to get into some nice tight places. One of the worst for me so far was in Portland Oregon.
As far as training with CFI, I left home on the Grey Dog, April 19, 2017 and picked up my truck on June 26th. I currently have a little over 90,000 miles. I am very happy with CFI. I always feel like part of the family. The equipment is very well maintained. I love the hometime and I'm making great money. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
They try to get us at least 2500 miles per week.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Big Scott: Have you been given any coast-to-coast runs yet?
Looks as though you are avg. about 2500 miles weekly. That seems great for the first year. Has CFI been all you thought it would?
BIg Scott: CFI sounds like an option I haven't considered. Their training program sounds very interesting. How often do you pick up/deliver in NE Ohio, and how many times have you been force dispatched to NYC?
120000 miles is about 1 year. At CFI the cost is $4000. You pay nothing after 12 months. It goes by fast. CFI pro rates your contract. Every month you work is 1/12 of your contract. So, each month you work off about $333. You don't owe them anything if you complete the year. If you team the contract is 6 months. In a nutshell, CFI sends you to one of two private schools in Missouri. That is 4 weeks and your transportation, hotel and food are provided. After school it's 4 days of orientation. You are paid $100.00 for that. Then out with a trainer for 7500 miles paid 26 CPM. Once solo you start at 33 CPM and every 30,000 miles you go up. 35, 37, 40 CPM. At 120,000 miles you will be at that 40 CPM mark. Here is a link to my pay as a rookie driver with CFI. I hope this helps.
We go to Ohio alot, we have a drop yard in Columbus. As far as NYC, if we go there it is rare and I wouldn't worry about it. I have never delivered to NYC. I have family on Long Island and have been there for home time twice. We do go to NJ and Pennsylvania often. Right now I'm in Illinois and have a load going North of Chicago with two additional stops in Wisconsin. I have delivered to tiny places in Pennsylvania and other places. With any company one can expect to have to get into some nice tight places. One of the worst for me so far was in
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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