Roehl Training Week 1

[@bwing406]

Shon, thank you for taking the time to share with those of us coming into the training on what to expect. Not something you had to do but much appreciated.

[@truckingwithbigdaddy713]

I just had the pleasure of viewing one of your videos thank tou for the encouragement

[@Trucker316]

I was a trucker for 20 years before I got into coach driving, and I, myself, am considering going back out again... Good luck in your new adventure!

[@MrCevans1026]

Trucker316 thank you I really appreciate it. Any tips?

[@Trucker316]

@@MrCevans1026 I've never driven a flatbed, so nothing there. I'm sure your instructors will tell you to always GOAL when backing. If I think of more I'll add them here, though.

[@MrCevans1026]

Trucker316 thank you 👍🏾

[@lindseyosborn4830]

@@Trucker316 what is GOAL?

[@Trucker316]

@@lindseyosborn4830 it stands for "get out and look".

[@seekpeaceread6798]

When I see them trucks I'm so excited. I'm taking my cdl permit test on March 9

[@Herbnhustler]

How’d it go??

[@seekpeaceread6798]

@@Herbnhustler kool on the road training

[@metalpolelivegamestreams4421]

@@seekpeaceread6798 do you like it so far?

[@seekpeaceread6798]

@@metalpolelivegamestreams4421 yes but I’m with CR England

[@salharo8925]

Hey recognize that shirt , i'm out in Casa Grande. Hey so let me get this right Roehl pays you and your schooling ? Ready to leave a dead end job of 15 yrs. looking at CDL Schools, sounds like Roehl sounds legit ! Keep up the good work!

[@freyasworld5024]

Yes they will

[@cintroneric]

I'm planning to go to Roehl maybe in early January 2022. I have been working for Chicago Transit Authority as a bus operator for 20 years and because of the injection mandates that I don't want I will be looking forward into trucking.

[@Sidney051]

Schneider does not require you to get vaccines. Not sure about Roehl though.

[@cintroneric]

@@Sidney051 I ask Rohel and they told no, so that is good.

[@boydmking1]

Really enjoyed your calm down to earth style? You got my attention! Liked and subbed

[@brendonjohnson2108]

Shon, thanks for the video, it’s really helpful! I’m starting the GYCDL program at Roehl’s Phoenix Terminal in 2 days!

[@ObadiahWanderer]

how did it go

[@brendonjohnson2108]

@@ObadiahWanderer it went pretty good just focus on the pretrip a lot of people fail that on the CDL test. It can be stressful in the program but you’ll get through it. Are you going to Phoenix too?

[@sonya5568]

Thanks for sharing. I'm researching for my son, he's 28, as he's looking to get into trucking. This is helpful. Love that they are all about safety safety safety because that's how I've raised them and they all need a company big on that so that hopefully they are more focused.

[@Foreignsgarage444]

Which one did you go with

[@nwconservative91]

Great video. Your approach and explanations are awesome. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to do these. Stay safe.

[@aiyanahmoore]

Thanks for the video! I’ll be in Gary on July 6th

[@MrCevans1026]

Aiyanah yay congrats to you 👏🏾👏🏾

[@locumania]

You got your cdl finally sis?

[@gregthompson8338]

Thanks. I'm training in Appleton Wisconsin now. Very helpful 👍

[@dedricwilliams5583]

I'm thinking of applying and by listening to you you motivate me even more. I'm still waiting on CRST to get back at me smh but I will be following you

[@charlesjohnson7819]

Thank you. Very informative. I’ve been looking for this kind of content for about 2 day’s. Lol

[@syvallia24]

I leave for Roehl flatbed division on Monday. Orientation for me is in the Atlanta area, but it's bc I have a little experience. Update.... As a driver with some experience coming in, the pay is bad when considering the kind of miles drivers were getting. I have many more complaints but I'm good. I left soon after orientation with no regrets. You've been warned. ✌🏾

[@MrCevans1026]

BedStuyGuy congrats to you brudda. That's awesome. Be ready. Alot of info to soak up in short time frame. Let me know how it goes

[@syvallia24]

@@MrCevans1026 I gave them a week. By far the worst company I've ever gone through orientation with!

[@EricFortuneJr.]

BedStuyGuy I stuck with it for a few months, at that point I couldn’t put up with the weekend guys crap anymore as they are absolutely clueless. It was okay until my first fm quit unexpectedly. They gave me an unsafe and overweight load to carry back to the shipper for correction. The driver who picked up that load suspected it was overweight so he never scaled it. The shipper was at a port so I guess he didn’t want to go back through the whole check in process, waiting for an escort, I assume he didn’t have a TWIC card. Between that and getting inaccurate appointment times for Saturday mornings when the customers were closed for the weekend which sucked. I turned the truck in and went local.

[@mallorycainjr.1921]

What was the pay? Why did you not like the company? I'm just curious I'm thinking about getting in trucking but I wanted to do regional

[@2legit2quit70]

When I was called by the recruiter I asked him if we can train in automatic and he said yes and that training in Appleton has automatic trucks and the training is 3 instead of 4 weeks but I been hearing that all training is in manual

[@MrCevans1026]

2Legit2Quit they are suppose to be going in the automatic direction.

[@gillahousing]

Thank you brother. This the company I’m going with after i go for my permit test in two weeks. Then I give them another call to let them I’m ready to join. Hope to see you somewhere down the line. Take care and good luck

[@MrCevans1026]

Best wishes to you man. I no longer work for them. I'm a local driver out here in az. Be well

[@savannahariel9636]

I went through roehl's school and got my CDL almost 5 years ago and yes they are great for training but not that great on pay. Also they did do a pretty good job on getting me home for my regular home time.

[@773YOO]

Can you explain about your pay?

[@savannahariel9636]

@@773YOO a roehl after taxes at best I made $700-800 Whare I am now I make $1200-1400 after taxes But it should probably be said that I do flatbed

[@lngleg]

Did you have to sign a work commitment? I’ve got my temporary license now.

[@savannahariel9636]

@@lngleg yes. I had a 120,000 mile contract that took a little over 2 years to work through and after a month or two of being a free and clear employee I left

[@lngleg]

Thank you for answering my question! We’re you flatbed or something other? Do you have a KZbin channel?

[@Colonel187th]

Im getting ready to head to Indiana to join the flatbed division, badass video man love it!

[@sjksjk9837]

Yo is it mandatory to have a roommate or can you be alone ?

[@Colonel187th]

@@sjksjk9837 it’s random, I’m in training right now, and I don’t have a roommate but others do

[@gabriellehanks6850]

Wow, I’m from Gary, Indiana and had no idea there was Roehl trucking school there🤦🏽‍♀️ Anyways; Hope it’s going well for you💯 🙌🏾

[@dongwong297]

Talked with Roehl recruiter last week, I am currently in CDL school now! Looking forward orientation.

[@hipal2271]

I have applied to Roehl. I am experienced driver with class A CDL but I haven’t been in a truck in 3 years.

[@MrCevans1026]

Hi Pal but you still have your current class A? If you want I can give you my recruiters contact info to move forward

[@QueenBaha]

🌸💗🌸About to join Roehl , my brothers an operator…thanks for this video, especially the bit about the female driver🤦🏽‍♀️😆

[@kodiak7274]

Keep up the good work. Im 8 months in with roehl they've been great to me. I did my gycdl program as well awesome training

[@MrCevans1026]

Kodiak yea I really love the program here. How are you liking the road out there?

[@kodiak7274]

@@MrCevans1026 its decent i was national reefer but just got a dedicated route mon-fri off nights and weekends getting 2500 miles a week

[@BullseyeBob]

@@kodiak7274 Sounds like a great account!

[@gamecop2191]

So u went through Roehl CDL program and now u got a mon-Friday local gig??? If so I would like to pick ur brain cuz that’s my goal

[@kodiak7274]

@@gamecop2191 yea whats up?

[@xxfaide8511]

I have just finished my application for Roehl and getting my book to study for the permit and am waiting for them to call me and move forward no experience but I’m excited for my future

[@felipemondragon3773]

How'd it go?

[@briankc21]

Great video! I start my training in Wisconsin on June28th! Pretty excited!

[@jessicaeberhart88]

Hello thank you for making this. It help me decide who I want to do training with. I start in July.

[@MrCevans1026]

Best wishes to you

[@Narcio215]

Hey great video man, I look forward to obtaining my CDL and hopefully joining this wonderful company ✊🏽✊🏽💪🏽😎💯

[@MrCevans1026]

If you can find a different one to start with. Just my opinion 🤙🏾😎 and thanks. Glad you liked it

[@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663]

@@MrCevans1026 why??

[@darellwilliams7124]

because Im actually going to Roehl and could use some more info and things about the 3 week process.

[@bernardeldridge1692]

honest man will go far in life.

[@MrHector011]

Just signed up with Roehl.

[@DrkTrinity69]

So i am about to turn 20 and i have been considering going into trucking for approx. the past 1.5 to 2 years. while working at UPS i of course like new hires at the time started out unloading and loading trailers but once i hit my 6-8 months there i began there yard shifter and after that i just loved and enjoyed that feeling. I would literally get out of class early bc my supers would call me during class and ask if i could come in 2-3 hours before start time to move trailers and set up the building. So as of the past 2 months i have been studying for when i get my CDL permit that way i will be ready. I have experience with a 10-speed yard tractor, an international, and even a mack. The UPS yard i worked for was a very small yard so it was originally difficult backing a 53' trailer on the wall or even docking in the building. while researching i was looking for companies that will actually provide you with paid CDL training and Roehl was the first company i came across. Im just waiting to turn 21 so i can apply and hopefully they hire me on. i believe the only problem i may have is that im not used to backing a truck that has beds in the back but of course thats what learning is for. Also question, i want to eventually be able to pull doubles/triples, when i get my CDL permit will i also be able to take the written test for that as well or do i have to wait to get my CDL license first?

[@MrCevans1026]

Thre gorham yea you can take those additional test at that time. You should do it for sure

[@Darkmanx69]

Can't wait to start my training August 3rd in Appleton WI

[@MrCevans1026]

Eddie Blake congrats to you

[@joeyredpath7589]

I'll see you there

[@ericsoles1055]

I am in school now we have a 142 pretrip thing we need too know and air break test

[@MrCevans1026]

Eric soles are they still teaching manual?

[@benzinosmoothbrother5943]

Thank brother for the video I’m on my way to training starting in January. Right now I’m a bus driver in Baltimore for 20 years so now ready to drive solo I don’t want to be bus driver anymore so I’m going in joying driving a truck I love flatbed

[@MrCevans1026]

Good luck with it all. Just FYI that 120k miles is gonna take you a while in flatbed. If you were dry can or refer it would be about a year. As long as you do what they want and keep them happy you'll be fine. Also your happiness will be irrevalent just saying what was told to me. LOL

[@benzinosmoothbrother5943]

@@MrCevans1026 Thank my brother I’m going to make it happen

[@jajajaja2624]

MTA

[@Timboslice_Gaming]

In the hiring process right now. Really hoping everything comes together and I get hired! I'll be doing my training in Marshfield, WI

[@MrCevans1026]

Timboslice that's awesome. It should all work out for you 🙏🏾

[@Timboslice_Gaming]

@@MrCevans1026 thanks man! I'm looking forward to watching your progress! These videos are awesome! I thought about doing some myself to chronicle the whole experience for others thinking about going through

[@CHASECOM3]

@@Timboslice_Gaming can you give any insight i am considering roehl now

[@LifeOnCoach]

😢 I'll miss those H3-45's. I wish you great success in trucking. ✌

[@MrCevans1026]

I know right. Miss them so much. And thank you.

[@locumania]

Saw this vid a while ago had to come back and subscribe

[@fombihenry1653]

thanks so much for the video shon.u inspire me a lot.love to work with Roehl

[@saulfernandez999]

good luck brother with truck driving please be super careful with flatbed driving

[@MsSharky1960]

Very informative video. Thank you!

[@diyagarcia3335]

Thank you great info

[@ronaldclewett897]

Just applied hopefully it works for me

[@drdre8646]

Any updates?

[@fuzz3711]

Thank for the Vid Shon! I’m thinking of making the switch from Coach to trucks. And was looking at Roehl. Hate to leave the bus business but COVID killed it !

[@MrCevans1026]

terry borden man don't I know it. Miss my H3 45 but I needed to move forward. Great company and even better people. You'd love it

[@Picturesforbloxfruits]

Am thinking about it soon because an tired of not able to make it

[@AndreaLeon1963]

So what happened if you don't pass? Do they give you a 2nd chance? How does it works? This is new to me and quite a little nervous. Having your CDL you will have to get thru the training still?? Thank you!! PS- I wish you the best with your training!.;-)

[@scottthecamper2110]

Awesome video. I hope i get an awesome trainer like you

[@JaredisOutdoors]

thinking about making the move to driving truck. a little nervous with the manual side of things. could you possibly make a tutorial video on the easiest ways to shift?

[@MrCevans1026]

No need to worry they get you right during training plus the fleet is going away from manuals by the end of the year. Everything will be automatic.

[@Moe-Neamah]

Thanks for all the details you were going throw , really helpful . What are the meaning of Cracked beoken n afraid please ?

[@BullseyeBob]

Nice video. Please be aware, unless given express permission, Roehl does not allow filming on the property. If you're still in training, look for me around the terminal......see you soon hopefully!!

[@MrCevans1026]

AirGunner Bob_O I didn't know. No worries. I just left yesterday

[@BullseyeBob]

@@MrCevans1026 Nice!! I'm in Gary right now. Finish up with a trainee this week. See you around I'm sure!! 🙂

[@dillondehart1318]

Hey pal I'm about to start training. Do you suggest the dryvan or the flatbed for the most money?

[@MrCevans1026]

Depends. Flatbeds have to stop every so often for load checks. Dry vans can load and go. Your cpm is higher in flatbeding. Do you wanna get a workout then go flatbed all day.

[@leedavid8472]

SMART MOVE, KEEP THAT CASH COMING IN

[@Hecy42]

I have drove with a class b license for 23 years, just got my class A Permit here in Arkansas, I have tankers, doubles and Triples, I need to finish my CDL now and go to work, can you help me with that?

[@cjparks5051]

Do they have any automatic

[@shirrelljohnson1815]

I have a question, I want to know if I have to drive a flatbed all the time, that I don't want to do. Do we have to drive flatbeds after training? Also, we have to touch the freight I'm not sure I want to work for a company if I have to touch the freight. Are all their trucks stick shift? Oh and what is the pay for training?

[@MrCevans1026]

A question or a few lol. First few days you'll drive box trailer then you'll switch over to flat bed. Also depends what they have in your area but you'll know that before going to training. It's usually no touch. No I think at this point all trucks but a few are probably auto. Pay is $500 a week

[@Moe-Neamah]

I cannot wait

[@seanmcpheejr]

Mane i love this video

[@javier2939]

Hey shon,Wana go to school get my class A,What you recommend me do.

[@MrCevans1026]

If you can find a school that you can pay for I would go that route. Otherwise if you need the help of a company do your research. There are better companies to get started with.The lane you wanna work in depends on your money pet miles as well. Flatbed, van,refer etc. Hope this helps

[@X5NATE]

I wish I just could go straight & join company instead of CDL permit

[@jodysmuseo]

what are the hours of training during the day and are weekends also class days

[@joejoeb6449]

Within the next few months ill be joining

[@MrTryme1969]

I want to start soon.

[@Greatligerzero]

hey i just applied to Roehl! i hope I just get that call back ( they said they will call me in 2 business days )

[@bryhememontgomery5665]

Big guy I’m supposed to go out there next Monday. I already have my Class A. And I signed up for reefer. How long is the trading for me if you know?

[@antdarrisaw3267]

I’ll be in Gary on 9/14 ... National flatbed

[@joeyredpath7589]

Great video I am coming from a CDL school next month 2 more weeks

[@benzinosmoothbrother5943]

Good morning my brother what bus company you use to work for? I work for Maryland transit as a bus operator for 20 years! I start Monday with Roehl so thank you again for this video hopefully I will see you out there somewhere in the world lol

[@MrCevans1026]

I use to drive for All Aboard America. I no longer drive for Roehl Transport. I'm now a local driver. Best wishes to you

[@benzinosmoothbrother5943]

@@MrCevans1026 O WOW THANKS MY BROTHER I WISH U WELL ALSO

[@Tax2Me]

I taught my folks you guys (gender neutral please) are office workers on wheels. So as we drive to vacation, groceries or our work location or, back home; your kind (truckers) are working on the mobile office. “So respect and let them have it when they need it. We might want it but they need it”

[@kathyglenn2852]

Do you know if you will get a newer truck when you started. I'm a school bus driver and going for my A class. What are you getting paid? Are you happy and are you still with the company

[@MrCevans1026]

Most of the trucks with this company now are between 2-3 years old. Mine was new when I got it. 30k miles on it. Your training pay is between 1200-1500 or so. Don't quote me on that its been a while. I'm no longer with them and haven't been since November of 21. Best wishes

[@metalpolelivegamestreams4421]

Im hopefully coming to roehl soon. My question is how much do dryvans get paid per mile?

[@ericjett8097]

Cut, torn or frayed

[@Atavae1]

How do you like Roehl?

[@MrCevans1026]

No longer driving for them. Haven't been since Thanksgiving. They were ok but, lets just say they weren't who they claim to be thats all.

[@frederickdunson7313]

Did you pass I supposed to start on the 24 of next Month with Roehl doing flatbed

[@MrCevans1026]

Frederick Dunson yea I passed. Been driving now for about 1.5 months now. Congrats. You headed to Gary?

[@felixhudson1996]

Have my class a all ready

[@cincinnatilife4012]

Hey buddy... I'm thinking of joining the team at roehl.. I turning 50 but I'm in good physical shape. Never drove a truck but it's a childhood dream of mine.. am I to old to follow the dream?

[@MrCevans1026]

Never

[@jeffreylewisCL]

Hello thanks for the video, I’m considering going there in the next few months and I had a few questions. Do you think it’s worth it overall? If I have sleep apnea but i have a machine already and being treated will I still be eligible? And if you aren’t ready after training will they train you longer or do you have to leave? Thank you

[@Betoven81]

Did you get your answer

[@daphnebrown1094]

I start at Roehl on Monday. The recruiter informed me that training takes place in an automatic.Is this true?

[@PennyRenee]

Best wishes! Let me know. I’m considering applying to Roehl.

[@daphnebrown1094]

@@PennyRenee Hey Penny... I will keep you updated. So far Roehl has been amazing. My recruiter has been awesome. Everything has been pretty fast paced though.

[@michaelburkett774]

That's smart to use a flat bed. Rest to see your corners

[@nyflo718]

I just looked at the website and they said there training isnt paid until you complete each phase, is this true. Even with money saved up i find it hard to live in a hotel and feed yourself without a paycheck.

[@CHASECOM3]

can u tell me the cons as i am strongly considering roehl and will be deciding to apply in the next day or 2!

[@bashbigwheel5882]

How was it staying in Gary I start school on 5/9 I’m excited but I heard it’s a bad city

[@MrCevans1026]

It was bad when I was there. Covid has just began. Nothing to do in the city. Other than that the training is good

[@yusufgarrett9706]

I'll be in Indiana Sunday morning driving for rohel

[@MrCevans1026]

Yusuf Garrett 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 congrats brother

[@yusufgarrett9706]

@@MrCevans1026 thanks really appreciate it

[@yusufgarrett9706]

Update passed my cdl test and I just left Gary Indiana now back home go with driver trainer this Friday

[@MrCevans1026]

Yusuf Garrett that's awesome man. Congrats. See you on the road. Truck 3497. You see me say what's up

[@yusufgarrett9706]

@@MrCevans1026 will do brother

[@darellwilliams7124]

so do you get a choice on what to drive ? Automatic or manual ? and do you have to do the shifting and things even if you aren't driving manual ?

[@MrCevans1026]

Back in the day you did but I know they were changing their fleet over to automatic transmission. Not sure if they've done it already but yea.

[@DA_Karas]

I thought Roehl doesn't require you learn manual stick?

[@fadi9596]

Hi I have a question . Which better get my cdl by my own money it's coast 2000 only or get cdl by company

[@dakotafunk6092]

Do they pay for your lodging and food during the time your training for your cdl

[@jackiechan_wtf4041]

Yes and yes.

[@josephjacobs6616]

How are you doing bro? You still with Roehl

[@MrCevans1026]

Absolutely not. Haven't been with them since Christmas of 2020

[@abrahamdabo2576]

Can request extra training on saturdays and sundays?

[@MrCevans1026]

You can ask your instructor and most of the time they will come in for a couple hours on saturday but thats about it

[@abrahamdabo2576]

@@MrCevans1026 thank you.

[@352allday16]

I'm heavily considering roehl. Is it a good company to start with?

[@MrCevans1026]

Based off my experience it's OK. However their contact us really long and you'd be under paid. In my opinion. Best wishes

[@youwish3439]

Is it paid training. And do u get to pick what u train in standard or automatic

[@dbood4118]

If me and my boyfriend go there together would be able to share a room? Or even drive the same semi after training

[@MrCevans1026]

I'm not sure about either one of those questions. Team driving sure. That could work out but during training and then otr with your trainer would be separate for sure

[@infinitemelodiesmusic]

I been looking into that program too and it fit me. I see you have to go to your local dmv and get your cdl permits by passing the tests. So once you does that how does the 3 weeks to get your cdl works? Bc it says you will your 1st check that third week so will that check be for those two weeks you worked getting your cdl?

[@MrCevans1026]

Infinite Melodies you'll get it the 3rd week. You'll always be 2 weeks ahead. So when you go over the road with your trainer you won't miss any money flow

[@haskellrogers6745]

Do they pay for your transportation to the training facility and your meals?

[@MrCevans1026]

Haskell Rogers transportation no meals yes. Just lunch though.

[@haskellrogers6745]

I saw your week 1 video for training, do you do any of the following weeks for training I found it very informatable. Thank you

[@MrCevans1026]

Haskell Rogers yea there's week 2 and 3 on my page

[@lindadeluga7877]

i have my b lic. and i'm leaving my job in the end of december and then moving to florida i can start my training end of december and finish in end of january will they let me come back to RI to sign off on my current job then start work???

[@christopherr.561]

Hi, are they still training just on manual? As someone who hasnt really ever drove a manual its a bit intimidating. But considering them for training, just worried about the whole 10 gears thing :)

[@MrCevans1026]

Christopher Rochelle they no longer train in manuals. As far as I know it's all automatics

[@christopherr.561]

@@MrCevans1026 Thank you, I hope you are doing well. I appreciate the reply.

[@MrCevans1026]

Christopher Rochelle absolutely. I am doing OK.

[@justinalex1952]

Christopher Rochelle hey there, if I were you I wouldn’t get your license restricted on automatic it could limit your opportunities. I like you, have never drove a manual before but you will get it, the instructors explain it well and I passed my cdl test on a manual first try. My company requires that you don’t have an automatic restriction so just something to think about

[@christopherr.561]

J dog the trucker hi. Thank you for the reply. I actually just completed school and passed my CDL test Saturday. I will have an automatic restriction but the company I am with is all automatic. The school I went to said I can come back anytime and get my manual training for free and they will then test me to get the restriction removed. School was had but I really enjoyed it. Great group of guys. Stay safe out there.

[@lemuelburrison7907]

Did you have to bring money with during the training and how much do you recommend a person to bring

[@MrCevans1026]

I did bring money. You need to bring enough to last 3 weeks. You won't get paid until the end of week 3. So think about food,Laudry, and essentials

[@lemuelburrison7907]

@@MrCevans1026 do the have a meal plan. You do I have to pay for my breakfast lunch and dinner

[@MrCevans1026]

Breakfast is in your. The hotel will have something. It's not the greatest but it's something. Lunch will be provided for you there at the Gary terminal and dinner is 100%on you

[@markholt1073]

Do they have a training center in Texas ?? And do you have to have your cdl permit before you start ?

[@MrCevans1026]

Mark Holt not at this time no. And yes you need your permit

[@Peanuthead-outdoor7776]

And how long dose it take to finish to school. But do they give u a job to or not?

[@MrCevans1026]

3 weeks to finish school. You get paid after week 3. First 2 weeks no money

[@Peanuthead-outdoor7776]

Okay. Cause they told me you get pay that first week there

[@MrCevans1026]

Unless they changed things. I didn't get a check until the 3rd week

[@lindadeluga7877]

do they have automatics for training?

[@kamidoken]

I'm planning on going to a company to get my CDL within the next couple of months. What tips could you give me to ease my worry because I've never done this before?

[@MrCevans1026]

Do your homework and make sure they fit your life and your family. Once you've decided on a company and you're happy with your decision move forward. And enjoy the ride