Who all works for OXY and Sunoco Hauling crude

Right on. Will do. Get er done

 

Key did call.
I won't be working with them.

My buddy at LDI is still trucking. Ain't all the fun he says, but at least its experience.

Nabors should be calling.

Just might have a Crude Hauling position after all. Will find out more on Monday. I can say that I ran into the brother of the president of a Crude transport company. I delivered pizza to him too. Filled out the app on Friday. Today i spoke to the president himself. His brother and him both were impressed with me. He told me that they will wave the no experience in driving. For Real!

So, this was a good week

 

I graduated from truck driving school a month ago
Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat

 

Update...

(Keep in mind I am seeking a career, not just a job)


Got an offer from Nabors...

I declined.

Have an offer from a Crude Hauling Company. Would be starting Monday.
They will train me, give me a brand new truck, cell phone, all the clothes.

They are a very established newer company.
Locally owned and operated.

Pay is Commission and mileage.

Drivers make $70-$110K yearly.


Now, he is the kicker....

I just applied last Saturday to a company that sells wholesale fuel. My interview is Wednesday.
It is almost sure they will hire me.

They also have Frac Drivers.

Frac Drivers are only at the frac site and work on average 85-100 hours a week.
$22 an hour over 40 is time and a half.

They make $115-$130 per year.

Wholesale drivers make a little less but run DOT. They arent working as many hours as Frac Drivers.

Maybe $110-$120K is what they make. You need two years driving experience to be on wholesale so I would have to start off as Frac Driver.


I want the most stable, safe and highest paid job I can find.
Long term employment opportunity is not all that important, but does factor some.


When I first began this journey to become a CDL Driver, I figured that hauling crude would be the best because it pays great and you are still home every night. Plus, if the drilling slows, the crude would still be pumping.



I am going to be forced to make a decision on which company to go for.

Vac truck is not even on the radar anymore.

Crude hauling is now in the bag.

BUT would I be more satisfied hauling fuel and being what is basically a gas station attendant all day everyday?

This is a challenge.

I am just about sure that the Crude Hauling is going to be the most stable but will it always be good money? (+$100K)

Owner operator is an option too!!! This would be good but I am not for sure what the pay could be after all the expenses.


1. Can I eventually haul crude owner operator after only sitting at the Frac Pad being a fuel pumper for two years?

If so, I would almost be inclined to take the Frac Driver if offered.

I would clear at least $20K more per year.

I would be what I assume is a bit more safer cause I wont be driving on the road.




There is more I could say.

I dont think I am over thinking it, just trying to weigh out the pros and cons to make the best decision.

I know there is no perfect job.




I am married, but my wife is still without her visa.
It will be at least another 8-12 months before she is able to be here in the States.


So the extra work for the meantime is not a major issue.

I also have no kids but will be working on as soon as she gets here.



Let me know what you guys think, Thanks

 

I am down for the hours.
I am confident I will maintain a struck diet.
My wife won't be here for at least eight months, maybe one year or more. When she does, it is extremely unlikely we will ever divorce unless I become a major A hole. Bigger one i should say

The frac is what seems safer, easier, better pay.

Would I still be viewed by other companies as having viable experience if I sit on the pad everyday moving the truck only to refuel and maybe uncouple/couple the tanker?