Okay so here is the question, I like tanker but I like OTR so whats my solution

Brave man....

 

Wait...wait.......Ok, I have my popcorn. Please continue.

 

Take the best of both worlds and do regional/ dedicated runs.

 

There are many big companies that have tanker divisions and they do hire drivers right out of school. You'll have to do the research and find the one that meets your goal. It's good that you are looking for specialize hauling. There's more money, benefits, and sooner or later you'll be in demand. Pick the company that you get good reports on and then go for everything when it comes to tankers. Check all the information and items yourself so you'll not be given bad information or the wrong ideas. You would not believe how many times I'll been told that the gasoline tanker I drove was a bomb. That clearly shows me that driver has no idea on how a gasoline tanker works. My job in gasoline deliveries got more technical with the product than the truck. You've got to know how the product reacts, who to contact if there's a problem, how to identify the characteristics and specifics of fire and safety methods, and how to communicate to first responders. Those are just a few. Your required to know, or where to find all, the governing rules and regulations for your job. On top of that you're expected to drive that truck like a top notch professional never having problems with the public. That's just to let you know there are very good companies that pay very good when you reach their expectations and become in demand. Just don't sit around on the computer expecting the companies to come to you, be aggressive and go out to them. Good luck and keep shooting for the best you can get.

 

i pull a tanker long haul, Schneider puts rookies in tank trucks, if you can make 1 year with them, doors open up

 

Guess what I mean if you can hang with them 1year, they have pretty nasty eq, and a lot of chemical company's won't use them, I've been told, most of our new guys come from fuel hauling, big difference in products and trailers, but we all have to start some where, and it matters where you live and what you would like to haul,