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Just got out of oil field.....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by us_armyson562, Apr 16, 2015.

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  1. Apr 16, 2015 #1
    us_armyson562

    us_armyson562 Light Load Member

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    Well here it goes.....

    just got out of the oil industry. was working on a cement pumping company out in midland making great money. but im sure everyone knows that the price of oil is way down. and now their getting ready to lay off an ### ton more of oil workers out in the permian. i have roughnecked for 3 years and have been a pump operator (CDL job) for the last year and a half. i know if i switch to to actual OTR i wont be making oilfield money. but im ok with that. im looking for jobs in El paso, tx b/c that is where i live.

    but no decent company or company im interested in will accept my oilfield CDL experience as driving experience which im finding out quickly. im looking to get into flatbed. anyone recommend any good beginner flatbed companies that wont keep me out for months at a time and at least pay me good enough to feed my family??

    any advice will be much appreciated..

    thx
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2015 #2
    Chinatown

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    Here's an El Paso ad:

    Maverick Transportation LLC 8 - El Paso, TX [TABLE]
    [TR]
    [TD="class: snip"]Feel like you have to give up time at home to make a decent living as a professional truck driver? Over 85% of our flatbed fleet is home weekends.
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]

    Western Flyer Xpress - El Paso, TX [TABLE]
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    [TD="class: snip"]Flatbed Drivers start out at .43CPM. All Drivers except Midwest/NE drivers can earn an extra .03CPM in incentive pay.
    [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2015 #3
    blairandgretchen

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    yeah - I would have said Maverick or TMC. Melton as well, but . . . driver facing cameras . . . .
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2015 #4
    mitrucker

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    Have one in the day cab I drive. Barely even notice it anymore.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2015 #5
    Arielit0oo

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    ^It's not about if you notice it or not... it's about privacy.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2015 #6
    JoeBear

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    Melton might give you better shake on your oil field experience then others. They'll start at regular student rate but jump you to what they consider experienced driver after 90 days. Is how they did for me accept I only had 1yr and change jumped me after 6 months. I like working there I live out of Houston Tx. They're based out of northern texas...ie tulsa ok They've got 3 terminals in Texas one where you live el paso then Dallas and Laredo.


    Have any questions about them pm me
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2015 #7
    us_armyson562

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    thx for all the replies i really do appreciate.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2015 #8
    ChromeDome

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    I would go to some places around the area you want to live and see who is hauling the freight. You cannot get on a large carrier had have that count as experience, but a 10-30 truck company would probably accept it.
    They like to throw around the "insurance company's" thing. But I know quite a few people that had only local experience and qualified with company's insurance with no issue. Just need to show 3 years. The insurance company's do not know the difference, no matter what large carriers like to say.
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2015 #9
    us_armyson562

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    Well i got off the phone with a smaller truck company out of AZ. Im just a little nervous because the dispatcher asked me if i can start rolling tomorrow. But am unfamiliar to OTR stuff. I guess my question is should i go with a big company and learn from them or continue with this smaller company. I know its point A to point B. But its not always that simple. Im used to oilfield driving. Luckily as oil field driving DOT and inspections werent really that frequent. Maybe im just nervous but any advice would be appreciated. So my question should i go with the smaller kom n pop company or go to a bigger company?
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2015 #10
    ChromeDome

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    I would just explain some of my nervousness to the company you are going to. Make sure you watch your planning and know before you head out where you are going. Mountains and planning will be the first hurtles. Make sure you keep your speed down when you go down, do not ride your brakes, do not forget to down shift several gears before heading down.
    Better with an experienced driver than on your own. You could go with a larger flatbed or tank company to start, do a year then move to a different company. But it is up to you. Probably safer, but not necessarily better paying.
    Many smaller company's run set lanes, and do not run all over. So maybe the company you are talking to would not be hard to acclimate to.
    Again, up to you. I would hate to steer you one way not knowing your true experience and comfort level.
     
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