Future Tanker Yanker

Right, 12 mos. experience. Indian River Transport.

 

I Schneider does a good job of giving you all the information in training on how to deal with multiple different trailer types... and how to handle different chemicals.. if you want to jump into the tanker world to learn chemical, Schneider’s is a great place. But you might not make good money.
Your end goal is to pull food grade which is a lot less strict and from what I remember was mainly rear unloads.
My advice would be to pull reefer first year then go tanker

 

If you plan on leaving CA, don't register to vote in your new state. The locals will appreciate it. NOBODY wants ANOTHER darn Californian in their midst. Nobody.

 

Too much hassle with reefer. Do dry van then tankers.

 

The actual test IS that easy. Use the online practice tests. They are practically the same format as DMV. You are wasting your time using the manual only. Manual is great for reference and HIGHLIGHTING key points. Don't sweat it. Easy stuff.

 

This is news to me. I called every single tanker company in my area last year, both local day cab and OTR. They all required at least one year. I’m talking about Groendyke, Superior, CTL, Florida Rock and Tank, and a couple of local gas haulers.

No joy.

 

Well, I applaud your initiative, but as the self appointed site pessimist, or teller of not sugar coating it, and I don't mean any disrespect, but teacher to trucker, is about the least likely switch to succeed. Do you have any knowledge of trucking, or meh, how hard could it be, you just sit there and enjoy the paid retirement,,,it doesn't work that way. Schooling gives you the very basics, but so much isn't told, and 1/4 quit within 90 days, half in 6 months. It's a life few bargain for. It can be done, but you're going to get the bottom of the barrel, as more experienced drivers seem to know what to avoid, aka, you'll get all the crap. Some stick it out, and make it. A tank is a noble choice, most tank jobs are regional, but tough to get, as everybody wants a local tank job. Rookies rarely get tanker jobs, it's just common sense, as tankers require much different skills. Choosing the wrong profession is costly today, and as a new driver, it will most likely be van freight. A new driver does the least damage with a van load. Good luck, I don't mean to bum you out, just telling it like it is. Thank G-d you have access to this site to make a better decision. Years ago, we'd have killed ( or at least maimed) for a site like this.

 

Apply here also for cdl school:
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Wilson Logistics
Wilson Logistics
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Wilson hires from 48 states, so when you move, won't have to change companies.
Same with Swift Refrigerated.