Tanker division

With what company?

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From what Ive heard you can go into the Tanker division after upgrade. Ask a recruiter to be sure. I believe after upgrade you can get a rider policy. Not sure on the cost.

What do you mean "What company"? Its the Prime thread...

 

Ive heard that they dont get the miles reefer does. But I also heard the same bout flatbed, which has proven false. Tanker does pay more per mile than reefer does.

 

There is additional training for anyone wanting to go tanker or flatbed. You can do PSD/TNT in either Reefer or Flatbed. Not sure about tanker. In my opinion you should get through TNT before you try tanker. Dealing with the "surge" is difficult. Ive never driven a tanker. Only a fire truck with 1000 gallons of water onboard. Driving one of our tankers would be much more difficult due to having a higher weight. These tanks are smooth bore. No baffles to help with surge.

Also heard a rumor that new tankers are on the way... These will be spread axles, which means a higher weight. Should be able to scale 40,000 on the trailer with those.

 

Ive heard the same thing about pull throughs. Not sure about the hours. I do know another Prime driver was told to get some winter experience before switching over. The runs are to be made whether or not the weather is bad. Unless the road is shut down, youre expected to be there.

 

I do know that you have to be solo for 90 days before you can have a rider. That's the only part of the question I know the answer to.