I actually just applied to get entered into Roehl's paid CDL training myself, and your video has given ALOT of insight into what it's gonna be like for me. I cannot thank you enough for this, I'm truly excited to start this new opportunity, and heck.. maybe even see you on the road!! Prayers to you, and be safe out there!!
Congratulations my friend! That's a huge step for sure and one with the potential to have a huge impact in a positive way in your life 👍 thank you very much for the kind words as well and I am sorry that I did not reply sooner. I wish you the best on your journey and congratulations again! God bless
Thank you very much, Michael! I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and new year as well. This year has went so fast! At least to me it has. Thank you for the comment and it’s good to hear from you brother 🙏
You’re very welcome and I wish you the best. I’m finishing my last solo ride with my trainer today and testing to get my own truck Wednesday. It’s a long process but very rewarding. God bless
I’m really enjoying following your journey. As a veteran of almost 3 decades, it’s interesting to see how things have changed. Trucking schools/training programs were not that prevalent in the ‘90 (at least up north)… I learnt by riding with a veteran for a few months until he felt I was ready to go it alone. Keep up the great work Dillon. 👍🏽
Thank you very much Mike 🙏 I’m really enjoying it so far. I’m about to head in here soon for the start of week 2. I would guess things have changed a lot in that time. You have a lot of experience! I enjoy your videos as well and I hope one day to be able to come and see Canada as well. They asked me if I had a passport for Canada. I don’t at the moment but I may do that in the future. They said it would open up opportunities for me. It’s good to hear from you Mike and I will continue posting weekly videos for this training and then, if my trainer allows me to, I plan to record the training experience as well when I’m in the truck. I plan to have a go-pro by then. Thank you for all of your help and you willingness to help me. That truly means a lot 🙏
I was wondering if you were going to have time during the week to make a video. It's a lot of information to soak in, in a short period of time. For the me the pre trip was hard to grasp. And when I went through our training we had to learn to double shift. I believe now pretty much all tractors are automatic. Well all the ones we have at work are automatic. Getting on the road was my favorite part. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it as well. It seems like you're getting down pretty well Dillon. Keep it up and good luck brother 🙏 I know you got this. I know your family is proud of you too...... If you have any questions, let me know and I'll try to help out......👍🤙🎉
It is a lot to soak in indeed, Kevin! I am really enjoying it so far though. 1 week down and 2 to go. This is probably a highlight of my life so far. I know it’s a huge step and it means a lot to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to be supportive like that 🙏 that means a whole lot. I do believe they have went to all automatics here, as you mentioned. I will be doing dry van as well. At least during my contract. I am thinking of doing flatbed later on if they have local jobs available in my area. I need to work on my right hand turns. They told us that we need to make sure we don’t hit the curb but also that we don’t cross over too far into the opposite lane. I felt pretty comfortable with backing cause I have pulled trailers for years, but it is definitely more of a challenge with a 53 foot trailer behind you haha. I am very happy that I decided to make this step and I look forward to the future. You have a lot of experience in this! If you have any advice at all I’ll be glad to take it! It seems that the pre trip is very important and then just making sure I drive correct on the CDL test. I found out yesterday that we have to parallel park as well. Any advice on that one?
I’m looking at a lot of options in Indiana for a CDL program after getting my permit. I’ve been leaning towards Roehl and this has helped so much! In a couple months plan on getting my permit and then gonna try and get into Gary, IN for training. Thank you so much for making this!
@@bluegrassoutdoors When I get accepted and start training will I get to choose National or Regional, or is it dependent on what’s going on at the time?
@@bluegrassoutdoors Okay sweet, I definitely want to have regional to at least be able to be home the 48 hours (hopefully) most the time. Thanks for responding, and I hope your new job goes well!
Hello Dillon, I got my truck driving license years ago. In Germany you have to do that, wanted to leave my job. But then something in the company changed for me. I stayed there. I had a driving license and was allowed to drive all types of trucks. Unfortunately, your driver's license expires when you turn 50 and you have to go to school. I used to drive a tow truck for my father...but only up to 7.5 tons. had fun. I wish you much success with your project. Greetings from Germany Peter
Hello Peter! Sounds like you have a lot of experience with different types of trucks. I am looking forward to learning about them and getting some experience in them as well. I have also thought about trying to get a tow truck later, as you mentioned. Driving commercial vehicles is a great skill to have indeed. I liked your new video as well on your poulan saw. I hope you have been well and it’s always good to hear from you my friend. God bless 🙏
@@bluegrassoutdoors Hello Dillon I wish you much success in everything you have planned. I'm looking forward to your videos. Thanks for watching my video. greetings from Germany Peter
@@GamerAtrain they have a bus for the first day. Then you have to find a ride. But it should be easy to do. I rode with two other guys in my class who stayed at the same hotel.
I think your videos are very informative for someone looking to get into trucking. Would you recommend Roehl for getting my CDL through them? Thanks Duane
5:19 man this bs is why ups wouldn't let me drive we supposed to remember 10 paragraphs word for word and an additional 5 sentences with stuff from the paragraphs making it more confusing not everyone has elephant memory 🙃
It is a lot to remember indeed! I think it's one of the tougher things to get through, at least as far as Roehl goes. Did you end up going with another company?
Sure! I’ll try to get a code to give you. I also have my trainers referral code that would give you a higher probability of getting him, if you’d like 👍 whichever you prefer! I wish you the best with your journey. I believe it’s well worth it in the end!
Don't act like you're driving a truck, act like you're pulling a trailer.
Truer words can't be spoken.
I actually just applied to get entered into Roehl's paid CDL training myself, and your video has given ALOT of insight into what it's gonna be like for me. I cannot thank you enough for this, I'm truly excited to start this new opportunity, and heck.. maybe even see you on the road!! Prayers to you, and be safe out there!!
Update, I successfully passed my CDL exam and I am getting ready to start phase 2!! I'm so happy that this is my life now!!
Congratulations my friend! That's a huge step for sure and one with the potential to have a huge impact in a positive way in your life 👍 thank you very much for the kind words as well and I am sorry that I did not reply sooner. I wish you the best on your journey and congratulations again! God bless
Wowwwww, I absolutely loved this video it was very informative and you seem to have a great perspective on Family, Trucking and the future. Great job!
Thank you so much 🙏 comments like this are very encouraging and I appreciate them a lot. God bless
I'm still going back to these older videos for inspiration and encouragement so thanks again
Glad you are loving it brother. Happy Holidays!!
Thank you very much, Michael! I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and new year as well. This year has went so fast! At least to me it has. Thank you for the comment and it’s good to hear from you brother 🙏
May God bless you on your journey 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you very much Albert 🙏 may God bless you and your family as well!
Thanks for the information I’m talking to a recruiter tomorrow this really gave me some insight
You’re very welcome and I wish you the best. I’m finishing my last solo ride with my trainer today and testing to get my own truck Wednesday. It’s a long process but very rewarding. God bless
Glad to see you are liking the training, praying you will do well on the tests
Thank you very much Michael 🙏 So far I am loving it. I appreciate the prayers very much as well sir and it’s good to hear from you!
I’m really enjoying following your journey. As a veteran of almost 3 decades, it’s interesting to see how things have changed. Trucking schools/training programs were not that prevalent in the ‘90 (at least up north)… I learnt by riding with a veteran for a few months until he felt I was ready to go it alone. Keep up the great work Dillon. 👍🏽
Thank you very much Mike 🙏 I’m really enjoying it so far. I’m about to head in here soon for the start of week 2. I would guess things have changed a lot in that time. You have a lot of experience! I enjoy your videos as well and I hope one day to be able to come and see Canada as well. They asked me if I had a passport for Canada. I don’t at the moment but I may do that in the future. They said it would open up opportunities for me. It’s good to hear from you Mike and I will continue posting weekly videos for this training and then, if my trainer allows me to, I plan to record the training experience as well when I’m in the truck. I plan to have a go-pro by then. Thank you for all of your help and you willingness to help me. That truly means a lot 🙏
I’m also from Kentucky looking to get into Roehl’s CDL training, I was nervous at first but this gave me a lot of insight, thank you for the video!
You're very welcome and I wish you the best!
Congratulations on completing your training. This is a great career. I have been at it since 1996.
Thank you very much Dan 🙏
Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much Anthony! It’s good to hear from you sir and I hope you and your family have a blessed and merry Christmas 🙏 🤝
you're on the journey brother. Make the most of each chapter (in God's time)
Yes indeed Jacob! It’s good to hear from you brother and I appreciate your support a lot 🙏
I was wondering if you were going to have time during the week to make a video. It's a lot of information to soak in, in a short period of time. For the me the pre trip was hard to grasp. And when I went through our training we had to learn to double shift. I believe now pretty much all tractors are automatic. Well all the ones we have at work are automatic. Getting on the road was my favorite part. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it as well. It seems like you're getting down pretty well Dillon. Keep it up and good luck brother 🙏 I know you got this. I know your family is proud of you too...... If you have any questions, let me know and I'll try to help out......👍🤙🎉
It is a lot to soak in indeed, Kevin! I am really enjoying it so far though. 1 week down and 2 to go. This is probably a highlight of my life so far. I know it’s a huge step and it means a lot to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to be supportive like that 🙏 that means a whole lot. I do believe they have went to all automatics here, as you mentioned. I will be doing dry van as well. At least during my contract. I am thinking of doing flatbed later on if they have local jobs available in my area. I need to work on my right hand turns. They told us that we need to make sure we don’t hit the curb but also that we don’t cross over too far into the opposite lane. I felt pretty comfortable with backing cause I have pulled trailers for years, but it is definitely more of a challenge with a 53 foot trailer behind you haha. I am very happy that I decided to make this step and I look forward to the future. You have a lot of experience in this! If you have any advice at all I’ll be glad to take it! It seems that the pre trip is very important and then just making sure I drive correct on the CDL test. I found out yesterday that we have to parallel park as well. Any advice on that one?
Glad you are liking it!
Thank you very much Brett 🙏
Great video and good job on week one, I’m in Los Angeles still 😅
Thank you, Jordan 🙏 be safe out there and I hope to see some footage from you soon if you decide to upload some 👍
I’m looking at a lot of options in Indiana for a CDL program after getting my permit. I’ve been leaning towards Roehl and this has helped so much! In a couple months plan on getting my permit and then gonna try and get into Gary, IN for training. Thank you so much for making this!
You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind words and I wish you the best with it my friend 👍
@@bluegrassoutdoors When I get accepted and start training will I get to choose National or Regional, or is it dependent on what’s going on at the time?
@@derrekdillard9047 you should get to choose either one. I picked regional.
@@bluegrassoutdoors Okay sweet, I definitely want to have regional to at least be able to be home the 48 hours (hopefully) most the time. Thanks for responding, and I hope your new job goes well!
Hello Dillon,
I got my truck driving license years ago.
In Germany you have to do that, wanted to leave my job.
But then something in the company changed for me.
I stayed there.
I had a driving license and was allowed to drive all types of trucks.
Unfortunately, your driver's license expires when you turn 50 and you have to go to school.
I used to drive a tow truck for my father...but only up to 7.5 tons.
had fun.
I wish you much success with your project.
Greetings from Germany
Peter
Hello Peter! Sounds like you have a lot of experience with different types of trucks. I am looking forward to learning about them and getting some experience in them as well. I have also thought about trying to get a tow truck later, as you mentioned. Driving commercial vehicles is a great skill to have indeed. I liked your new video as well on your poulan saw. I hope you have been well and it’s always good to hear from you my friend. God bless 🙏
@@bluegrassoutdoors Hello Dillon
I wish you much success in everything you have planned.
I'm looking forward to your videos.
Thanks for watching my video.
greetings from Germany
Peter
I drove a semi over 20 years ago. Im trying to get back i contacted roehl to get my cdl back.
I wish you the best with it my friend! Let me know how it's goes if you don't mind. I'm happy with my decision to start!
@@bluegrassoutdoors I will
@@bluegrassoutdoors is there a way I can reach out to u? I have few ?s.
@@bluegrassoutdoors will I picked up at the hotel to school at roehl? My recruiter is telling I need to find a way?
@@GamerAtrain they have a bus for the first day. Then you have to find a ride. But it should be easy to do. I rode with two other guys in my class who stayed at the same hotel.
I see you were in Hammond at the beginning.
I think your videos are very informative for someone looking to get into trucking. Would you recommend Roehl for getting my CDL through them?
Thanks Duane
Thank you very much, Duane! I would definitely recommend them. I am very happy with my decision to go with Roehl to start my trucking journey 👍
@@bluegrassoutdoors Thanks for the advice.
After you're medical and drug test how long will it take for you to start the CDL training?
I believe I started the following Monday if I'm not mistaken
What is starting pay/right after cdl proces in Roehl????
$800-1300 a week I’m told. But for me it’s been around $900-$1000 per week so far.
Is this in Gary, Indiana for training or no?
Yes indeed
Your Drug Test Was For Your DOT Physical ?
Not sure what you mean?
5:19 man this bs is why ups wouldn't let me drive we supposed to remember 10 paragraphs word for word and an additional 5 sentences with stuff from the paragraphs making it more confusing not everyone has elephant memory 🙃
It is a lot to remember indeed! I think it's one of the tougher things to get through, at least as far as Roehl goes. Did you end up going with another company?
@bluegrassoutdoors I applied I'm waiting on that call to talk with em more but Ian sweatin if they dont
What hotel they put you in ?
I was in the Marriott
Can I use you for a referral? I’ll be speaking with a recruiter soon.
Sure! I’ll try to get a code to give you. I also have my trainers referral code that would give you a higher probability of getting him, if you’d like 👍 whichever you prefer! I wish you the best with your journey. I believe it’s well worth it in the end!
@@bluegrassoutdoors whichever one you think is best