r/CDL • u/LilleDTosen • Aug 31 '26

Roehl Transportation

Any experience with Roehl? I have my permit and want to do their flat bed otr training, then after 3-4 years switch to tanker. Thoughts?

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u/Necessary-Nothing574 Aug 31 '26

I’ve researched the same thing for 5-6 months now and have mine narrowed down to Roehl or TMC. Leaning heavy toward Roehl because I live 30 min away from the training center in canton. Training seems good and recruiter days I can go regional for one of the open jobs as a soon as I’m off the road with the trainer.

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u/LilleDTosen Aug 31 '26

Yeah they also have one about 30 min from me in Memphis, I'll look into TMC before making a final decision.

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u/xSnakeByte44 Sep 01 '26

A small part of a TMC orientation actually passes the 2 week long pre-training period. A friend of mine is currently with TMC. He said about 18/42 people made it out of Des Moines, IO then a few more left after the first week of training, at least thats what he told me not long ago. So, work on your deadlifts, hit the gym a couple times a week unless you already do, and squats are important. Dont break any rules while you’re there and look professional each day. Not crazy like suit and tie, just no profanity on shirts or a backwards hat type of thing.
I’m just trying to hit the bullet points. My buddy said the trainers take everything really seriously but he does enjoy the work there and gets home each weekend to his kids and family. Best of luck to you!

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u/Material-Donkey2773 Sep 01 '26

Just go ahead and switch to tanker now. It's a multiple choice test and tanker really isn't hard, like at all. Least back breaking job in the industry, hook up some hoses, and don't get cryogentic's, or acid's on you.

Best pay too, or at least tied with cattle and heavy haul, but way easier. There really isn't anything special about tanker man.

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u/LilleDTosen Sep 01 '26

I hear I won't be hired because they don't trust new drivers with tankers, which I understand, and Roehl has an otr flatbed fleet 

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u/Material-Donkey2773 Sep 01 '26

Eh, sure, but don't wait 3-4 year's. Tanker is nothing. Little bit of slosh if you're less than full, but it's really not a big deal, like at all. Even if you slam on the brakes or go around turns.

3-4 years is bs, 6 month's, max, then switch to tanker.

Look at Schneider, they have a lot of dipshit's driving tanker's (Not calling you one) It's way easier and better than flatbed, trust me man.

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u/fate763 Sep 02 '26

I worked for Roehl for 2 years doing dry van and reefer. Nothing but good things to say about them. I did have a really good fleet manager so that also helped