Trucking in the oil fields of Texas

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by Trucu, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. Trucu

    Trucu Light Load Member

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    1. Are there any companies willing to train you to drive in the oil fields?
    2. How much can you expect to earn if you are a newbie trucker?
    3. How much can you expect to earn if you have 1 year experience?
    4. What keyword do you have to search to find the trucking company that hires truckers to work in the oil fields in Texas? I searched "trucking" and got this: http://odessa.craigslist.org/grd/4389790128.html (livestock hauling job)
    5. Can you smell the oil there and is it bad for you?
     
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  3. Giocrypt

    Giocrypt Light Load Member

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    These are all good questions I would also like to know.
     
  4. Aireal

    Aireal Medium Load Member

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    1) yes and yes, usually frac companies, by my understanding...read some of the other threads
    2) depends on where and what $16-$25 average
    3) same as above, depends...newbie with co may start $18 exerienced $20
    4) CDL driver ( water hauling, crude, sand, frac, well ( it works sometimes) roll-off
    5) I have no clue, about oil, I've never gotten that close to a rig, but you can smell the H2S gas going down the road and at some places it's really bad.
     
  5. Trucu

    Trucu Light Load Member

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    5) Is it ok as long as you wear a good mask all the time?
     
  6. Aireal

    Aireal Medium Load Member

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    I supposed, most of the water hauler's just stand up wind from the well when they are pumping. I'm gonna think that even though it stink's to high heaven that the level of the gas that can be smelled along the road isn't really that bad.

    I know my husband wear's a monitor and he say's it has only went off once, He finished getting the water he was after then left, 5-10 min. Just google H2S gas, their are some pretty good articles to read. A mask would prevent any problems, but wearing it all the time would cause other problem's I'd think.
     
  7. Ridgeline

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    To the OP, the best way to answer these questions is to go there. I found that out last year and could not get a straight answer about wages, working hours and a whole bunch of things so I took a couple trips out there.
     
  8. cmbks21

    cmbks21 Medium Load Member

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    If its bad enough to wear a mask most likely someone will be out there with you. . Dont be scared stay up and cross wind. Search these threads the quedtions have been asked and answered many times. By the way , craigslist is no place to find a job.
     
  9. Aireal

    Aireal Medium Load Member

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    Not saying come to this particular area.

    Come out to the oil patch, because for example you can get on u.s. 158 head south and find about 10 companies hiring in a 3 mile strip and that's just one way.

    The pay I put is correct for water haulers...but I didn't really explain it. my husband makes $16.50 an hr, BUT housing is provided, that is no small "perk" if you will. With what housing (rent) can cost, then add in water, sewer and electric. I looked yesterday at what is for rent in Big Spring, what I found was between $900- $1400 for a 2bd, 1bth house. I also saw an add for rental RV/lot $1,000 a month. Now that's not saying that you can't find a bit cheaper. With your own RV you can find rv sites for $250 mo ( including water & electric.)

    You really just have to pay close attention and like everything else do your research.
     
  10. cyborgt800

    cyborgt800 Light Load Member

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    Seriously poor advice! If you do not know then do not give life threatening advice....The only masks that keep you alive in high H2S areas are supplied air systems...SCBA....no filter will help.
     
  11. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Who told you that crap???
     
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