Good Tanker Companies in Kentucky

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  1. Baskt_Case

    Baskt_Case Light Load Member

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    I live in Central KY and I'm researching bulk tanker companies that would be suitable for this location. Theres tons of opportunity in propane trucks and other local commodities but I'm more interested in HazMat OTR or Regional jobs. So far I've looked at the following...

    Trimac Transportation (Louisville, KY)
    Usher (Louisville, KY)
    Bulkmatic (Hopkinsville, KY) little too far from me I think
    Tankstar - Rogers Cartage (Calvert City, KY)
    Schneider (All over KY)
    Quality Carriers (All over KY) I hear this is a bottom feeder outfit anyway
    Gemini - Loves
    Pilot/Flying J

    I would like to hear from others, hopefully firsthand, about some of these companies or others that I should consider. Who to steer clear of and who is perhaps worth waiting for a seat to open up.
     
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  3. TruckingTim

    TruckingTim Bobtail Member

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    I work for tankstar the one out of Calvert City ky. If you live in central ky you would't want to work for this company because you have to leave the truck at the terminal because of insurance reasons. The money isn't bad, at least for me. I bring in after taxes and insurance 750.00-1200.00 the more average amount would be 800.00. Its not a bad company but I'm sure there are better and worse out there
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Quality Carriers isn't a bottom feeder. Look at their website Quality Distribution.

    Pyles is a dry bulk carrier in KY.
     
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  5. bubbanbrenda

    bubbanbrenda Road Train Member

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    LTC in Louisville isn't bad
     
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  6. Baskt_Case

    Baskt_Case Light Load Member

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    Well, I had read that QC was more of a starter company in the tank world, but I'm not necessarily making judgments right now. Just trying to get all the info I can.

    Had never heard of Pyles, turns out they are only about 20 min's from me! Thanks for the heads up. Will definitely check further into them.
     
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