Best Tanker Co in SoCal?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by JayRod, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. JayRod

    JayRod Light Load Member

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    Sorry for the late update guys. Been pretty busy, but the great news is I'm officially "Pulling for America" lol. My first day was Monday where I had a class here at Chevron Montebello. Started riding around with my trainer Tuesday. It's pretty awesome!! I'm already doing loading and unloading on my own (with little to no mistakes of course). I can tell you this though, it's definitely not as easy as it looks, but who knows. It may just be because I'm starting out. Still getting stuck on little details like how to set up the truck as far as loading (what product to load in what compartment according to the fills at the station I'll be dropping at). And when to flush or drain dry depending on what was on last. Stuff like that is what keeps confusing me some, but all with time I guess these little wrinkles will be ironed out.
     
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  3. Jbeltran805

    Jbeltran805 Light Load Member

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    I have to do 1 year or 2 experience as well before getting hired at tanker :(
     
  4. JayRod

    JayRod Light Load Member

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    I have 1.5 of experience and they hired me. I will tell you though that I applied back when I had just completed the year and they rejected me. It's according to peak season too. Right now they need a ton of driver but by Jan Feb it will start slowing and that's when they "require" a little more.
     
  5. Jbeltran805

    Jbeltran805 Light Load Member

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    I know , I have no experience at all but I'm starting to apply at companies so I can get ATLEAST 2 years experience
     
  6. moloko

    moloko Road Train Member

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    Give it 9 more months, and it will be as easy as it looks. Develop your routine now, and you'll never, ever deviate from it. Chevron are pretty strict to carry fuel for, but just learn their specific procedures and you'll do well. Their stations are well thought-out and planned, and easily accessible.
     
  7. Miguel562

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    Hey everyone I've been trying to get into this fuel business. I tried applying for a few. United oil is one just not to happy about the straight pay with no OT. My next two I'm looking at is Superior Tank Lines and Conico Oil. Would any of you guys know which out of these two would be a better choice as far as pay and stable work? Any help would be much appreciated.
     
  8. plant

    plant Heavy Load Member

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    Superior pays better. Both will have stable work.
     
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  9. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

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    Yup
     
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  10. JayRod

    JayRod Light Load Member

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    Hey Cali Kid just went to LAT today for class. Tomorrow getting carded. You out of that yard?
     
  11. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

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    Yes
     
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