Physical reality of tanker driving?

Or, which tanker jobs require you to climb up a ladder to get on top.

 

If you have an iffy back, I'd be ###### careful. The hoses for gas tankers really weren't that bad, but you still end up in some pretty awkward positions when hooking, unhooking and or moving them. If you start off practicing proper ergonomics (and if you've been living with an iffy back you probably are more careful than someone who isn't there yet). I would see if they can send you out with a driver and watch what you're in for. The refineries equipment can also be pretty heavy and puts you in awkward positions. Be careful!

 

Gas hoses drain really well and empty they aren't that heavy.. Its been a long time since I've hauled gas, the pressure hoses and chemical hoses are a lot heavier and to get them to empty some thicker materials out can be pretty "aerobic". I would say the main issue is getting into some odd position while trying to get hoses on or off the truck side or wrestling the hard pipe type lines at the refineries. Not even sure if they have them anymore.. They never seemed to want to fit correctly at the same time.

 

Depending on the area of the country you live in, the hoses may not be a worry.
I'd be concerned whether or not you have to run a pup. And if you have to break or build a set.
Some of those dollies seem like they could be a pain if the extendable wheel is damaged.
Maybe the sets only get broken for maintenance?
I'd ask.

 

I would also say that hauling gas is (or was for me) too darned busy.. lots of loads, numerous compartments, lots of products and lots of drops to go find, lots of figuring out whether or not the morons ordered too much product etc etc.. I prefer "one lungers".. one stop.. and done! lol

 

Yeah, I don't think I've ever seen gas haulers using pups.. the use a lot of truck and trailers (my favorite) out west, but you rarely to never see them out here

 

Should clarify, when I said pup, in this context I meant this:

 

Or this: