I'm a stone cold rookie, gonna work the texas oil fields

Out of all the things that really matter I would think a bad credit report would be last on the list or really close to it. That clean mvr will mean alot more than your fico.

 

Marcopolo,
I've been following Paulcouto's post from the start, along with many others, but have not posted much. (Big lurker here, sorry) I to am a wannabe. I've been in business for my self for 23 years and getting ready to do the unthinkable my self as far as closing down shop. Don't sweat it. We're wanting to transport freight not become bankers.
Everything I've heard from the schools, recruiters and other truckers is Pee Clean, and have a good MVR report. No DUI's, Felonies, etc... and we should do fine. I'd say there are a lot of folks who have got their second chance in trucking. At least that's what I'm looking for. Hope you find it to bro. Best of Luck.

Paulcouto, Thanks for an outstanding thread here! It's been more help than you could imagine.

 

To bad things didnt work out with Nabors im headed down that way myself.

 

Throw that app in at Halliburton Pampa TX cement! And ill go too bat for yah!!! PS We just got 40 new contracts down here for ourselves. ie I just finished 114 hrs this week alone of work... Were going as far as New Mexico now from our Yard... I just came back today from Kansas...

 

Seattle,

I understand if you choose not to answer any of these questions here but I have a few for you.

1. What type of take home does 114 hrs get you, and is that average hours (I hope it might be)?
2. Are there any housing/man camp/travel trailer options around there?
3. Do the Fall and Winter months affect the hiring environment there (any seasonality to the jobs)?
4. Vacation, or time off options. Do they just work you until you puke, and quit, or can you get home occasionally?

Thanks to any insight you can offer from out there. Be safe.

 

You already did brotha you already did Halliburton doesnt like me i put in 11 apps or more all over the US rejection letter on most of them some didnt even send one or its still open but its okay Im getting some good feed back from Thomas petro and Nabors and im going all over Texas door to door i'll find something. Any luck with bringing the family down yet? Maybe one day you let me buy you drinks over some BBQ if i get up that way. excited to get the hell outta LA to Texas even though its high 90s in Iraan Texas a few days ago if its already getting 95 in ozona a few days ago what the hell does it get to in aug??

 

wish paul would come back had some nabors questions for him

 

FYI - No experience required. According to this, no education either. lol

Vacuum/Winch Truck Driver

Must have CDL and Tanker Endorsement
Prefer Haz Mat ...if do not have must obtain after employed
Prefer experience, but willing to train

Emergency response environmental Company.
Oil Field experience, TWIC card and 40hr Hazwoper a plus.
Nights and weekends may be required.
Working mostly in Victoria and surrounding areas.
Minimum Experience and Education 0 yrs 0 mos

Employer Name: ANDERSON POLLUTION CONTROL INC
Contact: Octavio Saenz
In Person: 949 INDUSTRIAL PARK
VICTORIA, TX 77905

Additional Contact Instructions: Can call Octavio Saenz at 361-649-8576 before going out in person

 

Does anyone know the chances of getting hired in West Texas with just a CDL A learners permit ( w tanker)? Cannot afford school right now, but was hoping there were some companies willing to train. I have always heard that was a possibility, but maybe that was all rumor. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

That would be Key Energy in Victoria, among others.