Keeping It Roehl

In this episode, guest host Keith joins Michael to interview Mark A. Mark shares why he left his career in software sales to get his CDL and become a truck driver. Mark is also now a certified driver trainer, and he is also finishing his two-year apprenticeship program through Roehl. Mark talks about his experiences with Roehl, and he gives real insight into how he was/is successful, and how he he...

In this special Bonus Episode, David Marihugh joins Michael and Travis. Dave is a national fleet van driver, and he is a finalist for the Transition Trucking: Driving to Excellence award - a national competition that recognizes the successful transition in the trucking industry following military service. Dave served 25 years in the US Navy, and he joined Roehl in November of 2021. Dave got paid w...

In Roman's last episode for a while, Travis O. joins the podcast to talk about golf, sports and, of course, safety. Travis is Roehl's Safety Supervisor, and Roehl Transport is one of North America's safest and most successful trucking companies. Listen to the end to hear an update from Roman, too. 

In this episode, David K. joins Michael to talk about his CDL training through Roehl's Get Your CDL program, his time with his certified trainer, the Roehl Way of Protective Driving (the trucking industry's most advanced safe driving program), BBQ, grilling, how he spends his home time, beautiful places to travel (and ride motorcycles) and so much more. David is a regional fleet driver in Roehl's...

Jessica O., Roehl's Talent Talent Acquisition Specialist, joins Michael and guest host Russ to discuss career options outside of the truck. Roehl Transport non-driving jobs include driver support roles, fleet management and dispatch, customer service, information technology and so much more. They also discuss Roehl's recent non-driver referral bonus!

Flatbed National Fleet driver Davon (Dayyy) W. joins Roman and Michael to share how he got started in trucking, what he did before Roehl, how the Get Your CDL program prepared him for the job, and how Roehl's been since he went solo. Roehl's tuition-free CDL training offers on-the-job, paid instruction to get your CDL. Davon talks about his desire to be an owner operator truck driver some day and...

People often say, "Roehl's a great company to start with." And, of course, our training program for people who want to get a CDL is arguable the best in the US. In this episode, you'll hear from a number of Roehl teammates about why Roehl is also a great trucking company for experienced drivers. Roehl has drivers with over 40 years of service and many, many million-mile-safe drivers (who logged al...

In this bonus episodes, you'll hear from Roehl Transport Certified Driver Trainers Marcus and Steve, who share their insights about Roehl and about what it's like to be a trainer for the company. 

Erin A., Roehl's Director of Van Customer Service, joins Michael and Roman to discuss how Roehl's growth helps drivers and our customers. She also shares some of her experiences with her various roles on TeamRoehl , and what has kept her her at Roehl for the last two years.  Roehl offers excellent service to our customers, and Erin highlights the various work her team does to meet our customer exp...

Elizabeth M., Fleet Operations Manager, joins Roman and Michael to talk about how she joined Roehl. Liz shares more about the many roles she's played in her seven years with Roehl. From extended operations support (night dispatch) to fleet management to fleet operations managing fleet managers to managing van and refrigerated truck assignments to working with our new-to-driving teammates, Liz has...

In this episode, Roman and Michael talk about some current trends at Roehl and discuss some upcoming events. 

In this second of two bonus episodes, you'll hear from Roehl Transport Certified Driver Trainers Daniel W. and Buddy J. Both pull flatbed freight, and they share their insights about Roehl and about what it's like to be a trainer for Roehl. Both got paid while they got their CDLs through Roehl, and Buddy is now an owner operator running his own trucking company.

Content warning: this podcast contains subject manner that some listeners may find disturbing. In this episode, Laura Cyrus, Truckers Against Trafficking's (TAT) Senior Director of Industry Training & Outreach, joins Michael and guest host Jason to discuss TAT's mission to to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking, bus and energy industries to combat human trafficking. La...

In this first of two bonus episodes, you'll hear from Roehl Transport Certified Driver Trainers Daniel W. and Buddy J. Both pull flatbed freight, and they share their insights about Roehl and about what it's like to be a trainer for Roehl. Both got paid while they got their CDLs through Roehl, and Buddy is now an owner operator running his own trucking company. 

Brent K., Fleet Operations Manager for Roehl's Dedicated Division, joins Roman and Michael to talk about the work our truck driving teammates do for our dedicated customers. Brent also speaks about how Roehl's support teams, from operations to maintenance to customer service, work together to deliver customer and driver success. Brent mentions several fleets that may have opportunities on them in...

Lucas Heart, Roehl's Marketing & Communications Manager, joins Michael and a returning Roman to discuss many of the good things Roehl offers.  

Flatbed Regional driver Jaime S. joins guest hosts Judah and Jason to share how he got started in trucking, why he chose Roehl over other trucking companies and how is career is going. Jaime came through Roehl's free CDL training (here's how you can Get Paid While You Get Your CDL). As a driver in Roehl's Tri-State Flatbed Regional Fleet, Jaime notes that his equipment is kept "top-of-the-line" an...

Roehl's Employee Wellness Coordinator, Tianna V., joins Michael & guest host Judah to talk about healthy eating and choices. Tianna also shared some new foods with our hosts, so you'll hear their honest reaction as they do an on-air taste-test. You'll also get Michael's famous kale recipe!  

VP of Technology John Paape joins Michael and guest host Judah to talk about our technology, some projects our IT team is working on and how that innovation helps our driving teammates.

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with a very special episode recorded live at our TeamRoehl Annual Awards Banquet! Join Michael and guest host Logan as they talk to honorees, guests and volunteers at Roehl's signature event recognizing driver honorees for their accomplishments, and all teammates for specific anniversary milestones. You'll hear from driver honorees who have won Driver of the Yea...

Refrigerated driver Darrell M. joins Roman and Michael to discuss his long career with Roehl, including why he has retired and returned to Roehl multiple times.

In this podcast, you'll hear from Jeff E. about Roehl's owner operator and lease purchase program. You will hear how you can become an owner operator leased on with Roehl. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Travares J., a Roehl instructor who delivers our Certified Driver Trainer training. Before his current role, Travares was company driver, an award-winning owner operator leased on with Roehl and a Certified Driver Trainer himself.  Travares shares his experiences getting started in trucking, how things have changed and how, in his current role, he prepares other C...

In this episode, Tim Norlin, Vice President of Driver Employment, joins Roman and Michael to talk about how Roehl connects with professional truck drivers and those who want be drivers. Tim shares how he helps drivers find positions that work for them (like local truck driving jobs as well as dedicated truck driving jobs) and how Roehl recruiters use Integrity Sheets with experienced drivers who j...

In this episode, you'll hear Shane "Mick" C.'s story. Mick shares why he came to the US from Australia, how he came through Roehl's free CDL training (here's how you can Get Paid While You Get Your CDL) and how being a professional truck driver has allowed him to see America. Mick notes that he started in a flatbed truck driving job and that he was working to switch to Roehl's curtainside fleet. A...