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Driving a propane tanker

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Goodguy88, Sep 14, 2017.

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  1. Sep 15, 2017 #11
    Goodguy88

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    Any propane guys?
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2017 #12
    crb

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    Maybe the just found a better candidate.
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2017 #13
    Goodguy88

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    I guess...or they thought twice. I don't know what was the point of whole process if I told them I'm new and don't even give me a chance.

    Oh well back on topic
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2017 #14
    ChaoSS

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    Someone who doesn't find a reason to quit every job almost immediately? Someone who won't be complaining that he's expected to drive around with a dangerous cargo?
     
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  7. Sep 15, 2017 #15
    homeskillet

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    Drive gently. Keep your head on a swivel. You'll either be fine or you won't.

    You seem to have trouble finding your niche in trucking. Nothing wrong with that, just keep looking.

    On the other hand, maybe take a day next week, go somewhere quiet, empty your head, and listen to find out if the universe is trying to tell you something about the path you're taking.

    Sounds hokey, I know, but I've been there myself. Good luck!
     
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  8. Sep 15, 2017 #16
    Roadgeek395

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    I have to agree with the past couple replies, what's really going on man? I remember talking to you recently about grease trap pumping, what happened with that? And I remember a previous post from you not too long ago about a roll off job? I understand finding a niche in trucking isn't always easy but leaving jobs right after you get them looks really bad on a resume.

    With that being said, driving a tanker wagon takes a little practice but isn't too hard to learn, remember to drive slow and steady. Take curves, on ramps, off ramps slower than the recommended speed limit. Accelerate and Brake very smooth or you will have that surge buck you around.
     
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  9. Sep 15, 2017 #17
    Goodguy88

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    I still do grease trap ocassionaly.

    The owner does not want to insure me.... He wants to drive under his name.

    What good does this for me when companies ask for expierence letter from insurance company in future.

    To be honest I really don't like grease trapping either. Roll off was insurance problems. Dump truck wanted me to do 1049 subcontractor...

    That I liked, been a #### show since

    Been too 12 interviews. Not qualified enough or hire someone else


    Its insurance problems....I'm in Canada our insurance rates are high. Specifically in Ontario where insurance are the highest compared to any province

    I don't need to put them on my resume
     
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  10. Sep 15, 2017 #18
    Goodguy88

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    It really isn't the company hiring me here. Its the insurance company that has the say

    There's a bigger demand for tractor trailer drivers...I should of probably got a tractor trailer license instead

    My boss has told me the same thing. Companies don't want to hire you because they rather find a expierenced driver and pay less

    More competition for local jobs....not as many jobs to do long distance in a straight truck

    Here are auto insurance rates in Canada

    Province Auto Insurance Costs for the year ending March 31, 2015
    British Columbia $1,717
    Alberta $2,897
    Saskatchewan $1,163
    Manitoba $1,211
    Ontario $5,567
    Quebec $1,364
    New Brunswick $1,849
    Nova Scotia $1,887
    Prince Edward Island $1,937
    Newfoundland $1,933
    Average $2,153

    I'm in ontario
     
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  11. Sep 15, 2017 #19
    Goodguy88

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    If anyone thinks they know better than I do..... Tell me a job that will pay 15 grand to insure me for a year

    Then tell me again I'm the problem

    Insuring a new truck driver here is like insuring a driver with a DUI and a breathalyzer here for insurance rates
     
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  12. Sep 15, 2017 #20
    snowwy

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    If all yoir driving is a pick up with a 500 gallon container. That's why your making 5 dollars less. I'm guessing. And if your worried about pulling 500 gallons because it's a different can of worms. It's not different. 500 gallons is nothing.

    The rest of us are pulling roughly 7000 gallons. Depending on the trailers. THAT'S A different can of worms.
     
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