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Waiting for Sand? Is this normal?

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by sbryant82585, Jun 7, 2014.

  1. Jun 7, 2014 #1
    sbryant82585

    sbryant82585 Bobtail Member

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    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?
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2014 #2
    unloader

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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.

    unloader
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2014 #3
    Western flyer

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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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  5. Jun 8, 2014 #4
    plater1

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    completely normal for a new hire. is it Rockwater?
     
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    sbryant82585 Thanks this.
  7. Jun 8, 2014 #5
    sbryant82585

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    Yes sir. So I just need to give it some time. Thanks. Glad you said its normal.
     
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  8. Jun 9, 2014 #6
    plater1

    plater1 Medium Load Member

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    Go into the office and start kicking the dispatchers chair! That usally worked for me.
     
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  9. Jun 9, 2014 #7
    sbryant82585

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    Lol. Are you an owner op?
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2014 #8
    plater1

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    No, not an owner op. I think we met a week and a half ago. Did Kevin in truck 878 train you?
     
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