just starting out in the bakken

Hey everyone i just wanted to let the new drivers who are thinking about working in the bakken that it is doable but make sure the company you sign on to gives you training and lots of it. Driving on these roads with ice is not easy with that being said its not hard either as long as you drive slow and pay attention. I just started out here and have only had my cdl a month and have found that other drivers and flc people at the water depots are very patient and helpful. Its a great job and not that hard just take your time and be safe.

 

Hey guys thanks for the replies ! I can't pm yet so I'm going to answer the questions here...as far as the pay I am making 20 an hr with free rent at a house in williston and we work 70+ hrs a week with ot after 40 hrs, h2s hasn't been an issue because I haul freshwater and have only smelt it while driving down the road and maybe at a frack tank while checking the levels. Most big companies offer some sort of housing with rent averaging 150-500 a month some are free. We are a tiny company with 2 trucks and 5 driver's so someone is always able to go home once a month

 

There's still really good money up here . I chose this job because of the owner he is a really good guy who cares about the drivers not just the bottom line. I feel real lucky to find this job and situation.

 

Most new drivers are starting at 20 regardless of driving experience ltr driving has nothing on this job . we back up 12 to 16 times a .day. Drive in blizzards and ice daily. I'm just saying most companies push you hard the one I work for doesn't and I am happy to be where I'm at

 

I agree 100% about being safe above all else and the owner of tthe company i work for does too and realizes there will be days that we are less productive because of the weather and ok with that as long as we are safe and the people who live and work here are safe too