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Lady LTL trucker wanting to make change, need advice

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by jungledrums, Dec 25, 2017.

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  1. Jan 7, 2018 #81
    jungledrums

    jungledrums Heavy Load Member

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    Yes, I'm willing to drive at night and I'm interested in all types of tanking.
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2018 #82
    jungledrums

    jungledrums Heavy Load Member

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    Yes it does.
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2018 #83
    jungledrums

    jungledrums Heavy Load Member

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    Thank you because LTL can be very demanding physically!
    Not all sets are already hooked together, and often times in rush season I have to unhook a set to get this trailer, then unhook another set to get the other pup, then hook those two together!!
    LTL isn't all "easy and mindless work" but it is a cakewalk compared to other jobs, for sure!! Thanks
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2018 #84
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    jungledrums Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks to all you wonderful people for this awesome information!!! I really appreciate all of you!
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2018 #85
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    jungledrums Heavy Load Member

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    And the cryogenics trailers look AWESOME!! That would be right down my alley. Thank you for the picture!
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2018 #86
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  9. Jan 7, 2018 #87
    kemosabi49

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    A lot of us chemical tank guys do too.
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2018 #88
    x1Heavy

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    Erm.. yes they look awesome... but consider this.

    You are supplying a foundry that melts metal. Your cyro load helps maintain a temperature for further processing of that metal.

    If something was to happen and there is a problem your cyro tanker meeting the foundry's heat sources can wipe out a city block.

    I myself is not ashamed to say that I don't do doubles by way of pintle hooks. I like my 5th wheels. Trains is fine, but doubles and triples that wriggle? No thanks. It's not for me. There are drivers who can back those things anywhere they please in rodeos and are awesome to watch. But I wont do it.

    More power to you if you get into them.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2018 #89
    Cali kid

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    They're dangers to all sides of trucking, that "what if" you stated is a long shot. Heck we could go on all night about what if type stuff, cryo is not even close to hazards that other tanker work has. Id know I've hauled all kinds of nasty tanker stuff.
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2018 #90
    Brotha D

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    I don't know if anyone mentioned these guys yet, but I worked for an O/O hauling LP Gas up in North Dakota before I got the crude oil gig I was looking for. In retrospect I should have stuck with the LP. LP is one of the safest and easiest tanker jobs you can get. We hauled for Cenex, I met quite a few of their company drivers, a couple ladies as well, and they all seemed very happy there. Whatever you do, stay away from crude oil hauling. Too many crooked fly by night companies, and just too darn dangerous. The oil fields are a great place to work if your'e looking for a little adventure and the money can be amazing, but hauling crude is bad for your health. Much success to you, I think tankers are a great choice if you can find the right arrangement.
     
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