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flatbedder to tanker yanker? maybe.

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by TheBigCat, Jun 21, 2014.

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  1. Jun 21, 2014 #1
    TheBigCat

    TheBigCat Bobtail Member

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    Hey fellas and Ladies, what's up? Got a few quick questions for you all. I'm a flatbedder looking at the possibility of getting into pulling tanker. Would Like to know as a possible rookie tanker yanker, a list of companies that are good with training 1st timers as well as good companies to work for. What can I expect from tanker life? Is the money good or at least decent? How are customers? Do you have a lot of appointment times, etc. I'm a 10yr flatbedder that's looking at a possible change. I live in Augusta, Ga. Also would like a list of companies to check out. Thanks in advance. -TBC
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2014 #2
    Skunk_Truck_2590

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    I'd stay flatbed!
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2014 #3
    ammjay

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    Too funny! Umma tanker lookin to go back to flatbed..:dontknow:
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2014 #4
    david123abc

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    Superior Carriers is where I work. It's a good company, the Augusta terminal has good people working there, easy to get along with and they look out for you. You can give them a call Monday.
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    The money is great! Easy money with very little work in tankers.

    Superior Carriers
    Trimac Transportation
    SVTN
    CTL Transportation
    Tidewater Transit
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2014 #6
    ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    I was a flatbedder, I'll never go back. I doubt I will ever pull anything but a tank again. Money is better and less work. I don't know why anyone would switch back but to each his own.
     
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  9. Jun 23, 2014 #7
    Blackfly

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    Maybe because there's no surge ? Oh, unless you didn't do the tiedowns right ! :)
    Just clownin' from a rookie.
     
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  10. Jun 24, 2014 #8
    kemosabi49

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    I know Quality Carriers has a terminal in N Augusta and will train you in the tank aspect. QC is mostly individually owned terminals (called Affiliates) and the pay and benefits vary between them. But the $$ are usually good and the work is easy.
     
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  11. Jun 24, 2014 #9
    Flatbedder73

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    I switched from skates to tanks....best move i ever made. Try the best kept secret....Liquid Cargo. Terminals in Savannah, Newark, NJ, Chicago, and Texas...not sure of the city. I am leased on to em. Pay is really good, and they will train those who have at least one good year of trucking....
     
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  12. Jun 29, 2014 #10
    DragginMan

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    Living in Augusta puts u midway between 2 A&R Transport terminals, ATL and Florence, SC. Both have their plus and minus qualities, best advice would be to call both terminals and speak with the managers.
     
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