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Chemical tankers

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Yankee1919, Jul 12, 2020.

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  1. Jul 12, 2020 #1
    Yankee1919

    Yankee1919 Medium Load Member

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    How often does one have to wear a PPE suit when off loading. Thanks
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2020 #2
    Chinatown

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    Depends on the chemical. During orientation you'll be schooled on that.
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2020 #3
    Yankee1919

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    I heard those suits are very uncomfortable. Also drivers passing out from dehydration
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2020 #4
    WIlee81

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    Also depends on the company and receiver. In the 7 months I've been yanking tanks the only reason I've had to wear a chem suit is because it's the only PPE I have that's fire retardant.
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2020 #5
    Yankee1919

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    Oh ok,
    @wllee81, what company do u drive for.
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2020 #6
    WIlee81

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    Superior Carriers, although I'm leaving shortly for a local gig
     
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  9. Jul 12, 2020 #7
    Yankee1919

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    Do u recommend S.C.
    Because I'm actually thinking of going with them.
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2020 #8
    WIlee81

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    They're great for a starter company as far as pay and benefits go. The experience you have will vary from terminal to terminal as they're all independently run, so there's no central dispatch. Having said that, they are in the middle of being absorbed into Heniff, so changes are being made. If you do decide to work for them, it would be best to do it sooner than later as Heniff requires a year of experience.
     
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  11. Jul 12, 2020 #9
    Yankee1919

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    Oh ok thanks,
    They want be to do a refresher course (40hrs) plus I work full-time so I have too go on weekends for refresher which will take me longer too finish.
    I'll be working out of Sparta terminal in New Jersey
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2020 #10
    kemosabi49

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    No excuse to pass out from dehydration. You know if it's hot out and you are going to have to suit up, to drink extra water and keep some nearby. Most of the loads you are wearing the suit less than a hour at a time and usually you can find some shade to be in when not hooking up and unhooking. I only had to wear one a few times a year and since my goal is to never get any of that crap on me I don't mind.
     
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