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What To Expect Water Hauling In Colorado

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by d007, Nov 20, 2014.

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  1. Nov 20, 2014 #1
    d007

    d007 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys,

    Might have the chance soon to head out there and do some water hauling with tractor trailers. I have five years of experience class B but only a few months with tractor trailers a year or so ago. I drive 8 and 10 speed manuals everyday, and operate straight truck cranes off road now. I have the class A with all my endorsements, I'm just wondering what to expect if I get out there for an interview. Is it a road test and maneuvers generally, or what should I expect to have to do?
     
    d007, Nov 20, 2014
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  3. Nov 21, 2014 #2
    drivinman

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    Some easy backing moves. It's not like backing around a corner into a dock space with 2-3 in. clearance.
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2014 #3
    daf

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    Equipment that might pass inspection and dirt roads that 25MPH might be too fast.
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2014 #4
    Passin Thru

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    Laid off January 1 2015. Oilfield is going to ahve a 1980s crash.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2014 #5
    unloader

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    Haha. I always love a good chicken little post.

    unloader
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2014 #6
    malamine

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    well i can tell you about my experience.I was there 3 weeks ago trying to work for power fuel now nueverra .I CAN NOT TEL YOU HOW GOOD OR BAD THEY ARE BECAUSE I REALLY NEVER WORK FOR THEM.i JUST COME BACK HOME RIGHT AFTER THE TRAINING SESSION END WITCH LAST 7 DAYS.
    I MADE MY DECISION NOT TO WORK FOR PERCENTAGE WITH WINTER APPROACHING.IF YOU CAN FIND GOOD HOURLY WORK IT MAY BE BETTER IN MY OPINION
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2014 #7
    canadianredneck

    canadianredneck Light Load Member

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    Usually a quick 5 mile drive if that. Most water truck drivers dont even back. Most company water trucks are 10 speeds, the new ones here are all automatics. If you pass a pee test, learn the basics quickly, you'll do fine. Just make sure you know how to throw chains, some companies out there require them, if you get stuck and dont have em on, your company pays the tow bill. Dont rush, its never worth it.
    Good luck!




     
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  10. Nov 25, 2014 #8
    LimpyLegs

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    Im kind of curious,what would you need to know about throwing chains to haul water?arent we talking about tankers??
     
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  11. Nov 26, 2014 #9
    tsavory

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    Tire chains
     
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  12. Dec 1, 2014 #10
    315wheelbase

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    Water weighs 8.36 pounds per gallon and it freezes at 32 degrees
     
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