Looking for advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Pigbacon, Jan 5, 2016.

  1. Pigbacon

    Pigbacon Road Train Member

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    Hello.

    I currently work in the oilfield as an equipment operator. I've had my cdl for 5 yrs with hazmat & tanker and have hauled the heavy equipment.
    Problem is the oilfield is in a downturn again. No big surprise. A layoff is very possible in my future.

    Looking for options to make similar or better money in trucking.

    I am single and have no young children. I am used to working 16 hrs per day and feel out of place and bored when I'm at home. Would much rather be working than be at home.

    I have been looking at Trimac & Johnsrud for hauling hazmat tanker loads.

    Just looking for advice and guidance because I can't afford to make a mistake and stumble at this stage in my life.

    Thanks
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    There's a couple of OTR Trimac drivers that post on here that make $100K+ per year. They're on the Elite Fleet.
     
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  4. Pigbacon

    Pigbacon Road Train Member

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    Unfortunately not high enough yet.
     
  5. Hick

    Hick Heavy Load Member

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    So you'll join an industry with a sky-high turnover rate where one single mistake can cost you a career?
     
  6. Pigbacon

    Pigbacon Road Train Member

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    I'm in the same situation now. I haul heavy equipment with dot guidelines which apply to me.

    My field also has a sky high turnover rate.
     
  7. Pigbacon

    Pigbacon Road Train Member

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    I meant I don't need to go into it without getting some insight from people who are seasoned professionals. I don't want to make a mistake of working for the wrong company.
     
  8. roanhorse

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    Hey Pigbacon,
    Have you considered construction, OTR won't give you the pay you're used to and Hazmat is like wearing a bullseye in hunting season the way I see it. Doesn't seem to pay any better either.
     
  9. Pigbacon

    Pigbacon Road Train Member

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    Trimac says no opportunities available for elite fleet near me at this time.

    Live in NW Arkansas. Any other options?
     
  10. Chinatown

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    Sherman Bros.
    Superior Carriers
    SVTN
    Tidewater Transit
    CTL Transportation
    A&R Logistics - good outfit and home weekends and can take truck home with you.
    Girton Propane Service
     
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