Seeking oilfield employment

Hello,

I am a "newbie" trying to get into oilfield trucking. I just recently got my class A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, & haz-mat endorsements. Although I just recently got my CDL, I do have a little experience with trucks. I was on the fire department for 8 years. On the department, my station held Freightliner Business class trucks (engine/heavy rescue & tanker) and a military deuce-and-a-half. Unfortunately, they were all automatics except for the deuce-and-a-half. At 30 years old, I am a quick learner and willing to work hard. Long hours don't bother me at all(did plenty of those on the FD).

I was born in western Oklahoma (Enid) where my dad was a driller. For the past 20 years, he has hauled crude in SE Kansas and out west. Therefore, I am familiar what the work in the oilfields will entail.

I have filled out many applications for the Williston area, Texas, and Oklahoma (thanks to the many threads on this forum giving leads). I have heard nothing back so far, but I am not letting that get me down. I have a good work history and I have a resume and a letter of recommendation that I can e-mail to prove my history.

This is my last resort before I leave. I will be in Williston next week to start knocking on doors. I am hoping this post will get some attention so I can hopefully get a few appointments lined up for some face-to-face time with some potential employers. Like I stated above, I am new to the trucking industry, but I am a quick learner with a clean driving history, no arrest history, and able to learn the ins and outs quickly.

Thanks for looking!
Matt

 

I was afraid of that. I sent out countless resumes on-line and still heard nothing back, yet. There is 2 of us heading to Williston and we have a buddy up there now that will let us stay with him. Figured we might as well give it a shot since we have been planning on it for the past month now. Texas/Oklahoma will be my next destination. I have a family friend that just got on out there as driver in the Woodward area, so hopefully that will help, too. Right now I am sitting in Kansas and will be heading out the next couple days with my dad to "learn the ropes". Thanks for the replies!

Matt

 

Rattle:

I checked my inbox but there is nothing in there. Sorry, I have been on the road and now just getting into williston.

 

I can definitely work something out. I think you have to have 7 posts before you can pm. Anyways, is there a way I can contact you? Thanks for your help!