Born on a mountain, raised in a cave.....

trucking and _____ing is all I crave! Hello everyone. That is an old saying. I do not live by it. I have about 30 years experience in the industry. Super B propane trains through Alberta, BC and the Yukon. Many years in the oil-patch. Dump trucks, Boom trucks and winch tractor. Some low bedding in there also. Owned 5 different trucks as an owner operator. Actually got a couple paid for.

Left the trucking scene for a few years. Back at it again. (I am hard on money) Currently doing a jammy job running a water truck. Loading at a source well and pumping into a oil field battery. 20KM rounder. More butt time than driving. Just right. (I am surfing the net while working. Love the hot spot capability of my Android phone.) The consultant is an old buddy. The pay is very well.

Like to dabble on the net and have taught myself a bit of code. About 60 websites published. Make a little from Ad Sense. Hoping this can be another source of income for retirement.

Joined the forum as I belong to many and I like the interaction. Look forward to hearing some trucking stories. I have a few of my own. May you all be successful. There is a lot of money in trucking, but sometimes its a bit hard to get it out.

 

Hello. I would advise getting a H2S ticket and basic first aid. Both are day courses that cost about 150 dollars. These are basic tickets required for most oil field work. More could be required. Depends on the company policy. In north west BC, the demand for vac truck drivers is usually high. It can be a little dirty, but the money is really good. Most oil field trucking jobs start at 25-30 per hour and higher. Where I am at, there is considerable travel time to get to the work sites. You usually get quite a few hours. When into double time, the pay check grows fast. In all my trucking jobs, I have found the best pay is working for oil companies. They want the job done right and no mickey mouse stuff or equipment. They pay for it and get it. Good luck with your ventures. My 2 daughters left the coop years ago. Both in their 20's now.

 

I work in the North West part of BC Canada. Tri-axle vacum trucks are a huge investment. Depending on the equipment you can be talking 200 - 350 dollars per hour for the rigging. I have no idea about North Dakota. Sorry. Good luck with your endeavors.

 

Thanks for the welcome Condo Cruiser.

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If you were to spend 3/4 of a million dollars rigging up a sour sealed vacum truck, you probably want some work lined up for it. Get a contract with a drilling company would be best. One that has lots of holes lined up to drill. Other than that I would recommend browsing this forum. I am new here but the little I have seen so far suggests there is lots of useful information posted. Check the jobs available thread.

 

Working in Canada? I have no idea. Can not be that hard. Try a Google search. Have a good day.