Oilfield Truckers

Finally made it coonass. Sitting at home once again on this damn computer (only worked 2 days this week) So that updates you on the business side of this end

The downturn has definitly affected us! I and not running near as much as I usued to.

Hello all,
Has the downturn affected anyone else? The Halliburton yard I dispatched from just transfered a dispatcher so we only have 2 now. Loads have slowed to almost nothing, and pay has dropped a lot. At this time we have 7 trucks on a board that 3 could handle. This is not good. We had 10 trucks(3 companies) and was running wide open. I love the job and the work so plan to stick it out a while. I hope it picks up or I will, at a point, have to make a change.
So how many here are still in the oilfield industry?

Thanks OTR! Now I understand!

I guess those that travel from Canada to the US and deliver to Fed protected sites will have to get a TWIC. This is a Transportation Workers Identification Card.

So YukonTrucker how is the job going? Are you in a day cab or a sleeper truck? Is there a lot of work with the downturn?

Just wanted to say hi. Starting a Job tomorrow running vac truck out of Dawson Creek in British Colombia. Will be my first time doing oil field work and hoping for the best.

Hey All,,Wanted to stop by and thank everyone here for what they do,,I myself am back to performing duties as an OTR Dvr now after the oil field took a nose dive,,Again,,,,Used to work for National OilWell Varco as a Field Svc Engineer,,So without you men out there bringing that equip to the Rig site so i can install & test and get them Turning To The Right,,I quess none of us would have a job,,Ok said my piece Stay Safe and let's be carefull out there.

Hi every one! I started out as an oilfeild trucker, running hotshots. As time went by, i moved up to a tandem pulling flats, drops and dry bulk tanks. Then decided to go otr for a few years. Health problems forced me off the road, b/f now does all the driving. So if you see a blue kw w900l out there with gray fenders( ace trans) that would be him!! He is a transplanted yankee from vermont.

Hey Y'all. I guess the rest of the oilfield trash just don't know about this site. I just discovered it. I drive for ACME too. Currently a 20' mini float, cuz that's all I can afford. Still, it beats the hell out of driving for Roehl! It's amazing. With just a pickup truck and a little gooseneck trailer, I can make 3 or 4 times what I made as a company driver...AND have more time at home.

Whats a TWIC card? We dont have that in Alberta I am sure...

Hello coonass, and other,
I do pretty fair. Not getting rich but paing the bills. Did you have to get your TWIC card?

Hi otr500 an welcome to our group. We are not many on this forum but are glad to have you. It looks like you are doing pretty well for yourself. I'm from Louisiana and currently lease to ACME TRUCK LINES.

Hello all,
I am a member of the elite oilfield trash. My boss' company is leased to La-Tank and 2 other trucks and myself run exclusively for Halliburton in Tx. I am dispatched by 3 Halliburton dispatchers. One during the day and 2 alternate nights. I haul mostly bulk barite but also some flat and drop deck loads of chemicals around the Southeast Tx. area.
I tried to join earlier but did not qualify. Apparently I had to prove my worth as a poster child to qualify.
I have a buddy in Ok. that says rigs are stacking up there but we have added more rigs than we have a posting board. We currantly serve 16 rigs. We also have the option of running regional. The line is from Dallas(and south) to Ms. I have only made one run during the hurricane as our office was closed.
The pay is great and I am provided a trailer my wife and I stay in. It is fully furnished and complete with Sat. TV, phone, and fax. I work 6 0n and 2 off but don't have to take off unless I want to and can take off more days as long as 2 trucks cover us.
Well--just wanted to say hi and introduce myself.

The oilfield has slowed a bit, but it usually does before the ground freezes. Its usually frantic in January and February when the temperatures are awful, but the trucks can get into places unreachable in the summer months.

So how has word been for ya'll Etosha?? It has been fairly busy for us, I cant complain. I just find the rates are up to par.

I added some of my photos to the group...

I sent you a PM. I now see that you work for ACE, I currently work for ACME, damn competition. LOL It's nice to see someone else that is in my field of trucking. Even if we are the only two.

Hi, I have looked at this group, but figure I dont qualify at the moment... however, I used to co-own and oilfield winch tractor in the northern Alberta oilfield. Its great living in the oilfield hub of the north.

I am starting to think,I am the only Oilfield Trucker at this Forum........