What is Oilfield Trucking Like? Are There Many Oppurtunities?

Yes they live about anywhere they can find a hole. I don't think it is booming like it was. I was out in Williston in October. Kinda slow then

 

A long time friend of mine recently came back from Texas. He has always jumped around and went for the gold. Says it's pretty much dried up but I told him that's a nice looking Mercedes your driving and your bank account is all stocked up right? No they pay all that money but have it figured out how to keep it there also. $750 a month for a small camper, all he could find, etc.
The other guy I know that did that went to ND. Last I heard he was cold in old mobile home with an addition. Crawled off to the Midwest but I'm not sure his marriage survived.
I know some guys find a good spot, are good managers and make a lick but many just take a licking. Heard the song: All the gold in California is in a bank in the middle of Beverly Hills in somebody else's name? Seminary: Good for you but do you have a figure on how many people that ever stop in the middle of higher education ever finish? It's not good! The devil's greatest prizes are those that he plucked form the flock of the Lord.
You live in an area that is one of the least expensive in our country and it might be better to stay close.
Do not give in to fear, insecurity, doubt, or debt. Do not be a quitter and run a good race. Best of luck to you

 

I have no idea what it's like in your neck of the woods, but around here it's in recovery mode. Rates are still down but work is picking up. Rigs popping up here and there. You're about right on the "gold rush" deal. It's feast or famine. If I just wanted to make a steady paycheck but not dedicate my life to it, I'd look into hauling water by the hour. 12 hour shifts (new guys usually start on nights). Look for a reputable company with a guaranteed weekly pay if they get slow. I haven't done it in years (I haul sand now) but you used to be able to make about a grand a week hauling water. Maybe more with the right folks if they'll let ya run hard.

Good luck and holler at me if I can help.

 

Well I live in Oklahoma. I'm sure it's different where you are. Best thing to do is ask around. Talk to some drivers. They'll be quick to let ya know what they think of the company they are running for. Lol.

 

Do you like chaining up in Wyoming and in Colorado or better yet do you injoy seeing how many times in a day you can chain up because it rained a lot and the lease roads torn up and very muddy