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Advice for tanker driver wannabe

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Western Sky, Jan 9, 2014.

  1. Jan 9, 2014 #1
    Western Sky

    Western Sky Light Load Member

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    I've been pulling a dry van for about 21 months now, and I'm ready to start moving towards my goal of driving tanker. Looking for some advice from the seasoned tanker drivers on where to start.

    I live in the northwest near Portland OR, have a spotless driving record and all endorsements. Local,regional,OTR would be fine. Any advice on good companies to start with would be appreciated.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Look at James J. Williams on the trans-system website.

    Airgas is a good tanker company also.

    Superior Carriers
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2014 #3
    rchainsaw63

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    Hood River Valley Transport, I think that's what their called are right there in The Dalles, Or right on the Columbia Rivertop notch company , top notch equipment,
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2014 #4
    Flatbedder73

    Flatbedder73 Medium Load Member

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    pm me....if you can work out of bristol, pa....i can get you an interview asap
     
    Flatbedder73, Jan 10, 2014
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  7. Jan 10, 2014 #5
    Western Sky

    Western Sky Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the info. I applied with JJW and QC. Looks like Airgas wants some tanker experience. I'll contact Superior and see if they're hiring in Oregon.
     
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  8. Jan 11, 2014 #6
    wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I doubt it. Not much of a presence in the North West.
     
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