Agreed. I've been on tankers since 2012 and can't imagine going back to a box of any type.
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Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Bobblehead, Nov 2, 2020.
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Country roads can be a bit stressful I think I meant to say highways, Wouldn't mind going through different routes than I'm used to. -
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Are you with IRT? I've got that "itch" of doing something new and I know I don't want to do flatbed. I learned to drive on tankers in the oilfield so perhaps doing food grade would be similar and a nice break from bumping docks.bentstrider83 Thanks this. -
Been with them for over five years now. Chiller company than most. Prior to this I loaded milk tankers with Ruan for three years(2012 to 2015). It's all drop and hook for the most part. Nothing like cruising in and out of Kroger past the line of reefers waiting for a dock.
I feel I've come into conflict with nobody while running tankers. Security and shipping are generally easier on you. You're treated like an employee of the plant most times. Just a far less toxic experience than the reefer/general freight van side of things.Bobblehead, RockinChair, Redtwin and 1 other person Thank this. -
5 years, that is a pretty nice run, so it must be a decent place then. Good to know thank you. How are those petes? Or are you in an international? hahabentstrider83 Thanks this. -
The short sleeper Pete's are good for the mission. Short enough wheelbase to get around tight spots, and enough room inside for the essentials. -
If I left IRT and couldn't get in with Cryo or the better paying chemical haulers, I would be looking at Oakley. I would probably have gone there if they were offering a tanker position when I applied. They were pushing dry van so I passed.
I know for a fact that they do go to Canada regularly as we share a drop yard with them in Champlain NY and I regularly see them across the border. I think those guys are on a dedicated salaried run so no clue if Canada is more lucrative for them.
They do have nice trucks, with APUs and I have yet to see a beat up Oakley unlike the battle scarred beast I am in now so they must rotate them out regularly.bentstrider83 and CorsairFanboy Thank this.
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