Hey folks I've got a few questions on the US oilfields. In February I'll have a year under my belt of driving a 3axle bobtail with a 4000 gallon tank vac truck. I'm thinking of relocating for a year to an area with oilfield work. My lady wants to come but she is concerned about finding work (communications degree) in an area without a whole lot of civilization... As in Dakota and West Texas. Any other hot territories? And lastly what kind of trucks do newer drivers get into? Obviously I only have class b experience but I have hazmat and twic along with the other endorsements.
Couple of oilfield questions
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Air Cooled, Sep 16, 2012.
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you might check out the marcellus shale in north central PA, eastren OH, areas. That way you wont be too far from civilization.
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Would I have exp for that?
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You do not have a years worth of countable experience. The companies are looking for tractor trailer class A experience. You may want to try SlumberJ they train.
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Based on what i have heard and seen, if you have a pulse and at least a class b,with tanker, chances are you could get a job out here. some companies are actually helping people get their cdl. there seems to be a big demand for water truck drivers, hauling water to frac sites, usually a twelve hour shift. right now, 9/2012, things are a bit slow, but after the election, its expected to pick up again. I work hauling frac sand as a fill in driver, usually over winter and spring. the rest of my time i run local doing other things. So my info may be off a little, as im not up there that often, but i hear from our drivers who are up there all the time. hope that makes sense.
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Yea the whole point of me going was to get a experience without going OTR. If that isn't possible I'll just stay here and work for a beverage company and work up to a tt. If I can take my vac truck exp to a 'semi' civilized area for her sake in a few months then that's what I'm going for. Just not sure if I'll get hired on
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You should have no problem finding work in Midland/Odessa area with your experience.Your other half should not have a problem either as it is a large area with 150k population.Just be aware housing is difficult to find sometimes.
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gdyupgal Thanks this.
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