New here..tanker job opportunity

Good luck, grasshopper

 

That's great. Why are you nervous If you have previous experience driving a 10 speed? Get on a 10 speed truck and practice before the road test. Good luck.

 

Nobody cares if you grind the gears as all manuals are different. Relax and listen to the sound of the engine. Shifting is done by sound. Do not forget that tanks have liquids so you have to slow down and stop before you get to the intersections. Make sure you stop at all Railroad crossings with your window down.

Good luck with your testing but they are not designed to trick you up. They are designed for you to pass to get the job.

 

As for tankin just take it slow and easy gas tanks are baffled so little slosh Listen to your trainer if your not comfortable with that one request a new one. Hands on is the best way to learn how to haul liquid. Good luck be safe

 

Just glide in them gears. Look at the shift pattern before you take off. Nothing to it. Don't worry about liquid yet- you won't be taking your road test loaded just remember to be light on the brakes cruising empty.

 

Oh and great job landing a local fuel hauling gig! Is it a bobtail or the big show going to stations? I worked with a guy hauling fuel that landed a fuel job out of school but that was in the 1980's when he did. Pretty rare these days.

 

Semi or Truck and Trailer?