i will be moving to ft. lauderdale area with 1 year OTR exp. as well as a hazmat and tanker endorsement. Rt now I'm driving box trucks. I want to try to get into fuel transportation or other tanker jobs since I hear that area gives me the best chance of employment in south florida. Just concerned that companies will still not hire me because of no "tanker" experience. Does anyone have any input or thoughts on this?
tanker in south florida area
Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Forthefamily, Apr 2, 2012.
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good luck my friend, i have a friend who works for Kenan, Gas Haulers in that area, and he told me they changed the requirements to 5 years....
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your friend is doing well at kenan? thanks -
A gasoline company is going to hire a driver with gasoline tanker experience first then, a tanker driver, then an OTR driver, local driver (may hire before an OTR all depends on what kind of local driving and what the company does), and last a new driver. Most all require at least 2 years experience but there are some that will take new drivers. Those are the ones that no one wants to drive for. Of course it all depends on your past record and if you have any tickets and such.
I've seen a few drivers start out at the companies no one wants to work for and build their name there. They stay there for two years and then go for the good jobs. By that time they know who to go to and who to talk to. But they only make it if they stay clean.pathfinder1361 Thanks this. -
might be able to get lucky with Florida Rock and Tank Lines. They have terminals all over Florida and the deep south. They might take 1 year of experience with Tanker and Hazmat. Depends on the terminal I'm told.
You might be able to get on with a better outfit if you tried though... -
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How do you get gasoline tanker experience if no one will you give you a chance? I`m finishing school soon and i was planing on putting my application in about 5 companies. I was going to try gas hauling instead of otr, i`m depressed now.
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Well, I figure you do have to have a little luck. But my advice would be to put in applications. It's the only way to get a position. Try all the LNG straight truck companies in your area. Try the 3rd party fuel companies in your area (that deliver with straight trucks). There should be many.
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