Tanker jobs for newbies

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by jklopez09, Apr 23, 2016.

  1. jklopez09

    jklopez09 Bobtail Member

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    Does anyone know of a tanker company that will train an owner operator in Georgia? I have tanker endorsement but no experience with tanker. Im looking for a company that gives the option of being off on weekends. Thanks
     
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  3. ExOTR

    ExOTR Windshield Chipper Extraordinaire

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    I would check with Dana, as an owner op you might be able to just pull regional runs rather than running system. I know they have 2 or 3 terminals in Georgia. Cc Cobb runs all 48, not sure if they have terminal out your way though. Are you already set up for tankers? Unless you spec right most OTR trucks are too heavy...
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Try Miller Transporters.

    A&R Logistics has weekends home. Tractor specs are on the website.
     
  5. jklopez09

    jklopez09 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks I'll look into them. And the truck is not set up to pull tanks right now. I've been pulling dry van, but looking for a change. The dry van rates keep dropping.
     
  6. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    So are tank rates.....
     
  7. ChicagoJohn

    ChicagoJohn Road Train Member

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    That's the truth. We recently got our rates lowered and accessory pump pay cut by $75.00. Tanks seems to be suffering the same demise as Van. It sometimes amazes me how cheaply companies will move a tank full of hazard chemicals.
     
  8. jklopez09

    jklopez09 Bobtail Member

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    I blame it on the trucking companies. If they would quit pulling it so cheap, the customers would have to raise the rates
     
  9. ChicagoJohn

    ChicagoJohn Road Train Member

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    We're really busy and having to turn down loads, but when I ask about why the rates aren't going up......... We have to lower the rates because everyone else is. But we're swamped with work, so I still don't understand why we're not raising the rates.
     
    skinnytrucker Thanks this.
  10. tnkrdrvr1979

    tnkrdrvr1979 Bobtail Member

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    Trimac hires some new drivers and owner operators but is very selective. They have a branch near Atlanta. They also have positions that allow weekends off and reset at home.
     
  11. Thermos Bottle

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    They just opened a terminal in Columbus, GA.
     
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