So, driving tanker seems profitable, whats the catch?

The one downside that I can think of for myself is that you will find yourself on top of trailers checking washout caps and whatnot. If you are terrified of heights it may be difficult for you.

 

Downside is and not a real big one but SAMPLING and Lab Work. Before someone unloads your tank in to their massive storage tank they will sample and test to be sure you are not contaminate their storage. Sometimes depending on the genius lab workers this takes a while.

 

If your are tall enough you dont even have to climb all the way up there...some of the wash out caps are right on dome lid and some are on the cat walk...just take your time walking...use three points of contact at all times...

 

Wow lot of talk about surges. I'll just say this. Yes with a smooth bore tank you will get surge. However you'll find that you'll most likely pull a tank with baffles in it. Which greatly reduces the surge

 

I've heard, no baffles in a milk tank, or you'll have butter by the time you get there.

 

And then try pumping that out!

[QUOTE="semi" retired;3976852]I've heard, no baffles in a milk tank, or you'll have butter by the time you get there.[/QUOTE]

 

Quick tanker yanker story. Several years ago, my ex-brother in laws father in law, had a milk transport business. He bought several new shiny milk cans, and put his #1 driver in front of one. This guy had been with the company for like 30 years. On it's maiden voyage, he got to the cheese plant, like he'd done hundreds of times before, hooked up his hose while talking to an employee on how nice the wagon looked, opened the valve without opening the top, and SUCKED 'ER IN! He was devastated.

 

But you're getting paid while you wait, right?