Looking to get CDL.. but

Hazmat tanker?

Airgas (or similar)?

As an experienced fuel hauler, here's what I would suggest:

Don't even look at hazmat tanker duty -- until you get AT LEAST 2 years experience elsewhere, FIRST.

Get your "rookie mistakes" out of the way, on/with far less dangerous freight (for example: canned food or paper products in dry van trailers).

ALSO: the levels of driver scrutiny/oversight/micro-managent for some hazmat tanker fleets is truly creepy & disturbing. Wearing/putting on "PPE" with some tanker fleets sux big-time, too (especially during the warmer months).


With all the above said....

Prove to the world you can drive a big rig, delivering the goods safely & on time...by pulling box-type trailers for a while, first (dry van, intermodal, &/or reefer).

Then....if you still have interests in tanker duty -- start out by getting into food-grade tanker. With 2 years experience (or more) elsewhere under your belt (& a good safety record), Indian River Transport would be a good place to look (check out their thread here on the Forum: Indian River).


Opies Transport would be yet another.

Hiring Center - Opies Transport

Some fuel haulers will hire you with 2 years experience, elsewhere (& with the endorsements mentioned above) -- but note in the world of fuel-hauling, there's this jingle:

"Fuel haulers don't have accidents -- they have DISASTERS"

-- L

 

The payday loan stores often have a notary during business hours.

 

AirGas in your area requires 3 yrs. experience.

 

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• Applicants must have at least one year of CDL Class A driving experience with a tractor-trailer within the past seven years OR have graduated from an Eagle-Approved Driving School, meeting Eagle GPA requirements, within the past seven years (school certificate and transcript required).
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• Just apply after you complete an Eagle-Approved Driving School

 

Making sure your elders are taken care of is always the noble thing to do.

 

That’s very well said , thank you

 

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