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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Retired Bill, Jul 24, 2024.

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  1. Retired Bill

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    I'm getting older, this is my 2nd gig in life, and I'll get straight to the point. What is less manual labor, tarping and un-tarping a flat bed load, or unloading a refrigerated load?
     
    Retired Bill, Jul 24, 2024
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    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Option 3... dry van drop and hook.
     
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    Dry van or tanker
     
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    Thanks.
     
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    Tanker. Tanker is so easy that I had 3 days off last week and was happy to come back to work so I could get some rest.
     
    kemosabi49, Jul 25, 2024
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    When I asked an owner operator how much he liked tanks, he replied that he didn't miss his refer days where he often got a floor load of those chocolate bars that schools sell for fund raisers. He said hoses were much better than fingerprinting 10,000 cases of candy.
     
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    Another vote for tankers. Dry or liquid, it's probably the easiest on the body. If you get into cryo work it's also better paying.
     
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    Tanker work is easy and the pay is really good.
     
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    I thought they said Tanker is dangerous than any other form of trucking?
     
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    Do you mean more dangerous?
    I guess it depends on what is in the tanker.
     
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