New Tanker IC

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by nightgunner, Apr 25, 2014.

  1. nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    The tanker guys have a pretty similar schedule as the van guys as far as I know. Originally I was going on the tanker side as a company driver but decided to take the plunge as an IC.
     
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  3. Orange713

    Orange713 Medium Load Member

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    With me im just hoping the miles are there
     
  4. nightgunner

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    Orange713 Medium Load Member

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    Well I will rely on you and other drivers I run into for info. But I noticed there are always drivers just not happy no matter how you put it
     
  6. nightgunner

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    Oh yeah. Attitude goes a long way. The big key is open and honest communication with the dbl. I called mine yesterday to introduce myself to him and let him know things like I like to run hard. So I am really interested to see how it all works out.
     
  7. Orange713

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    Well I been here a yr and a half and havent had any problems but run into other drivers that have bad luck I guess idk I just stay in my lane
     
  8. mattbnr

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    How long are you planning on staying out at a time? I'm do use to being home every weekend anymore then that and I start getting claustrophobic.
     
  9. nightgunner

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    I avg. 2-3 weeks. Been doing it for so long now I don't even notice lol.
     
  10. mattbnr

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    2 weeks would be my max I think. I got 5 kids under the age of 13 at home plus a wife.
     
  11. nightgunner

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    My son is in College now, the first 8 years of marriage I was in the Army, so this for the last 11+ years the time apart is nothing new. I do like the ability to have the wife go with me though. I never had that chance previously pulling tanks.
     
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