Does anyone know any CDL paid training school sin TX for oilfield?

His options will be limited until he gets a year or two experience behind him. Contrary to what is often reported, there is NO shortage of drivers. There is a lot of turnover. If he wants to drive he will most likely need to start with one of the big training carriers to get his training and experience. Swift, CRST, Roehl, Millis are a few carriers that train. I don't know any of them who are specifically in oilfield work. Schneider has some who work in oilfields, I believe, but I don't know if they still train drivers. I think that most who get into oilfield work get their experience driving over the road. He could check with some of the driving schools. I don't know where you live, but there are a number of schools around.

 

It sounds to me as though he is doing things backwards. You need the CDL to get the job. You don't usually get the job and then get a CDL. I have been told that some oilfield companies will help workers get their CDL, but have no idea who they are. He will need a truck and trailer to test for his CDL. Unless he can afford to pay for school, he will need to find a company that will train him. He could check with one of the Texas State Employment offices and see if they may have some job listings of companies that might train him. He may get a job with one of the oil companies doing something else and work into getting a CDL. But, that may or may not be an option. I am curious as to why he has a license from Minnesota, but lives in North Dakota when he wants to work in Texas? There are oilfield jobs around Forth Worth and a few other areas of Texas. He may be required to have a Texas license or establish residency. Haliburton is the only oil related company that I am familiar. They require a very extensive background check, from what I understand. Check in Tarrant and Johnson counties in Texas. That is where a lot of drilling is taking place.

 

He sounds like another one of those that thinks he's 'owed' the big money just starting out. He needs to go through the motions just like everyone else and quit expecting to get things handed to him. Get his CDL, put in some time, then apply for the oilfield.

 

I apologize, but there are so many 'wannabe's' that come to the forum expecting to be paid top dollar from the point they have their CDL in hand. Due to liability, most companies will not hire you for the more 'hazardous' work until you have 2-5 yrars experience. As stated previously, the best route for him to go is to sign on with a 'training' company, get his CDL, work out his 'contract' which helps pay off the training costs. By the end of that time, approx 2-3 yrs, he will have the experience to pursue his dream job. Best of luck to you all.

 

There is a lot of drilling going on in Tarrant (Fort Worth area) and Johnson counties (Cleburne area). As far as I know they are still hiring, but you will need to check in the area to see what type of jobs are available. I remember that they were in need of drivers to haul water at one time. There will be turnover with this type of work. You could check the state employment offices in those counties and it might give you some leads. He will need to get a Texas CDL for most driving jobs. I don't know whether any of them train. He could start in one position and transfer into driving at a later time.