I just got hired on with a company based out of Odessa. I'm a sand hauler but it seems like most of my time is spent waiting for a load. I drove out here from California because I thought there was tons of work out here. I kept hearing stories of people working 80+ hours a week. Starting to think I should apply for pilot since I spend so much time there. Lol. Is this normal or should I be running non stop?
Waiting for Sand? Is this normal?
Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by sbryant82585, Jun 7, 2014.
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I did a short stint with Arnold transportation in their sand hauling division down in Dilley. I waited around for five days to get trained because they didn't have enough work. I've read there is indeed a lot of waiting involved in sand.
I work for Stevens tanker now and this week I've turned in 67 hours. It's been a much better experience than trying to just get trained in the sand hauling gig.
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While your sitting at the pilot talk to other sand drivers
from other companies and see what there doing.
find out who's got the work and jump ship. -
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Go into the office and start kicking the dispatchers chair! That usally worked for me.
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