Hit the Jackpot! Found the ideal job for me.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WesternPlains, Dec 1, 2017.

  1. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    Good for you, sounds like a slice.
    I thought all bulk food grade flour was hauled in dry tank. I used to haul totes of flour on 5 axle trailer to a drywall factory...flour is why drywall can go moldy:)
     
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  3. diesel drinker

    diesel drinker Road Train Member

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    You are right,I like keep things simple too so why not ask him 1 (ONE) simple question? How much is he paying PER MILE? Then I will tell you if you will make 70 GS.But regardless, if you are aiming at 70k you can forget about "plenty of home time".
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    I've hauled flour and it's easy. They'll teach you how to unload. Nothing to it. Monitor the air pressure and tap on the sides with a rubber mallet every now and then in case any flour is stuck to the sides of the compartments; this tapping lets the flour slide down to the discharge valve. Don't use a metal hammer like some idiots do because it damages the aluminum tanks.
    Ask the boss if they provide a rubber mallet and if not buy one at Lowes or somewhere like that.
     
  5. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Thank you, Chinatown. You are definitely part of my seeking this position. I remember you talking about doing reefer for many years. Then went to food grade tanker. Wished you had done that years earlier. It was so much better.
    I also fear the impending fight in reefer. The lack of drivers, electronic logs forced. And the shippers/receivers attitudes toward the carriers. It's gonna change. The carriers are going to get the upper hand. Shippers/receivers can't do anything about the lack of drivers. They are partly why there is a lack of drivers. Rates are going up. There is going to be a fight. I can't say I want to be in the middle of that.
    I admit, I'm also weary of hauling gasoline. Had too many earnest opinions against it. Opinions from people I know darn well to trust.
    I'm seriously looking forward to this. Perhaps the best years of my entire life.
    I'm gonna love waking up and first thought; Where the H! am I?! .... love it....
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yep, that's like the trailer I pulled when hauling flour.
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    That 3 compartment trailer looks like he's set up for unloading into a rail car.
    Oh, man, that tanker stuff sure beats grocery warehouses.
     
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  7. Bob Dobalina

    Bob Dobalina Road Train Member

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    You get my point, though, right? I think we can all agree dragging a stretched-out 53-footer is not the easiest endeavor in most places once you're off the big road. Besides, I think the tanker guys established those aren't 53s.

    Enlighten me on what an rgn trailer is. I don't know that abbreviation.
     
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  8. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    Removable gooseneck or lowboy
     
  9. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I don't ask him that one simple question because. I don't want him to think I'm an idiot.
    Tanker pays by the load. Not cents per mile.
    Yes....like you said.... regardless, if I'm aiming...should comprehend my OP.
    Of course I need you to tell me what I will make.
    Too smart for me...

    Anyone reading this. Bear in mind. People like this review companies.
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Here's one of the customers WW Transport has; they have their own bakery:
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    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Oh my gawdy! Now you got me scared, Chinatown! I might be molested by a hoard of Wayward Girls, who live in a Gothic House! ..... I know.... I'll sick my cat on them! :)
     
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