Trucking OTR with Roehl: Adventure #1

[@Willy_On_Wheels]

Yeah man. My dad has been a trucker for at least 30 years. I used to go out with him on summer vacation when I was a kid. Trucking now is kinda of micro managed. Now you’re told what routes to take, when to get fuel, where to get fuel. Everything but the driving is pretty much done for you now. You used to have to use an atlas and actually trip plan and know what roads you could use and where you would have to stop for fuel. It definitely used to be harder. The good part of that is, I was taught to use an atlas at a pretty young age and it’s a skill I still try and practice to this day. Between knowing how to use an atlas and being taught map reading and navigation when I was in the army, I’m pretty efficient with it all and very confident in my ability to travel without a gps.

[@brandonchesterfield7918]

I will say one thing you need to familiarize yourself with an atlas because there will be times you will want it if you don’t have service for your phone or whatever the case may be. It’s always good to know how to use and read an atlas

[@HardWoodCountry]

Brother, I understand your pain and share it. We ought to pick and chose the times we ought to spend with our children

[@FlyestZeagle]

I have my interview with Roehl tomorrow i start My Dot Process this week also ready to take my Learners permit Test Been waiting for this opportunity since a little kid My dad has been driving trucks for 25 years and im 23 thank you For showing your experience and moments God bless

[@TheNorvikWay]

Great video Dillon. You did the right thing on the locked trailer brakes. Usually when you back up on them they will break free. Love it brother safe travels ....👍🤙

[@HardWoodCountry]

To God be the glory. In ALL things.

[@christopherjoseph9132]

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, James 1;2

[@gregbrock3890]

Thank you Dillon for these videos always looking forward for a new one,be safe brother...

[@christopherjoseph9132]

Oh one thing I've been doin...get that 8$ bag of chicken quarters at walmart, grill/smoke them all, bag it up and eat on that through the week. Good stuff.

[@brettbrown9814]

Lots of adventures! 👍

[@AZVIDS]

Always do slow “S” turns when you start driving when cold. You can see all the tandem wheels then doing the S turns. Also if you pull/push trailer brakes valve several times and it may unlock brakes. Unless on a hill, don’t pull the trailer brake, just set the tractor/parking brakes or chock wheels….You could also pour some hot water over the drums (microwave or kettle)…FYI👍👍👍

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

Thank you very much 🙏 sounds like useful information for sure!

[@Pinned-ys2po]

Hi. I enjoy your videos. Spend hours watching them. It’s nice to here some of gods word in there as well. What does Roehl start the new drivers out at per mile? Did they pay you while you were at their facility training as well? Thanks and God Bless you and your family

[@williamvangorden44]

Yeah, with the trailer and the wheels being fsome. People don't set their trailer when they park. And if you want to be safer , you can put wheel Chock if you have it in your stow away compartment. And I may be starting a local trucking job soon so see how that goes. Be safe out there I just I should let you know that little interest in Fun fact. Mentor that I had used to do that all the time. And told me to just set the tractor not the trailer didn't know why but you just basically Shown the reason why and he did explain that to me , and I was like okay, but it's usually during the cold weather and and things like that. And sometimes they get stuck, sometimes they don't. And this guy had over Over 5 years experience, so I was like. Oh okay, I didn't know Hey, ask around about that and see what anyone else says I'm not gonna tell you to do something from my experience, and then it not worked out for you, but ask around and ask around to see if people do that. Cause I'm pretty sure they do just for that reason. Oh and Possibly draining the air tanks just in case of water.

[@dsmith8812]

Great personality, great video

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@christopherjoseph9132]

Great content. Keep it coming. Really learning a lot. lol dude blocked you at the pump. Oh well, thank the Lord for patience. What made you go with Roehl verses another mega carrier for school?

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

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[@jamesmaskrey8446]

Michigan roads are terrible

[@greenbeld]

St Johns is by me

[@elizabethmentink9434]

Who pays for your fuel? The company or you?

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

The company if you are a company driver like me. If you are an owner operator you have to pay your own fuel. Good question 👍

[@elizabethmentink9434]

Thanks. I'm waiting to hear back from them. I filled out the application and they told me to start studying. I live near the Gary terminal. So I'm excited to start this journey. I sue to be a school bus driver bit let the cdl go. Shouldn't have done that. Lol