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What are the pros and cons of Tanker driving

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by FLYMIKEXL, Feb 19, 2017.

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  1. Feb 19, 2017 #1
    FLYMIKEXL

    FLYMIKEXL Medium Load Member

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    Tanker Driving has really sparked my interest lately I've talked to a few drivers they say the love it but what are the pros and cons of tanker driving.
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2017 #2
    kemosabi49

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    I like chemical tanks and the money can be great. You learn to drive in a way that compensates for the surge. Many loads are out, deliver and back empty. Sometimes you get a washout and keep going. Loading is usually drop n hook or I sit in a break room until THEY load the trailer. Half of the time they take care of the unloading too. The worst thing about tanker is in the summer, having to suit up in a chemical suit. But it;s not very often unless you get on something like a dedicated acid run and then you know what you are getting into from the start. I just wish I hadn't waited so many years to go from dry van to tank.
    Chinatown will be along and he can tell you companys in your area.
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2017 #3
    FLYMIKEXL

    FLYMIKEXL Medium Load Member

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    It's definitely the path I want to go I will be 37 this year I want to have 20 good years in the business before it gets mechanized
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2017 #4
    Chinatown

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    I can't think of any cons to tanker trucking.
    I've hauled a load of acid from Tennessee to Los Angeles; take 45 minutes to unload, then deadhead back to Tennessee. Great money and pays the same empty or loaded. No waiting around truck stops waiting for loads. Customers happy to see you and usually pretty sharp people working at chemical plants. Chemical plants don't hire the village idiots like grocery warehouses do.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2017 #5
    FLYMIKEXL

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    I'm going to find a good company like Trimac but I live in Virginia trying to move to Florida or Georgia so I know there are challenges
     
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    TripleSix

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    There is a CON to tankers. You actually have to be able to drive to pull tanker.
     
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  9. Feb 19, 2017 #7
    Chinatown

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    Anything you want in Savannah,GA. Probably most tanker outfits are represented there.
    Tybee Island is a good location to live and only about 18 miles from Savannah.
     
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  10. Feb 19, 2017 #8
    FLYMIKEXL

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    I will check into that
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2017 #9
    slim shady

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    Only con I can think of is If you make too much you'll be thrown in to higher tax bracket lol
    Pros
    I ran regional for a year all out and backs home every weekend and most every night spent 1-2 nights in the
    truck.
    Local now, kinda super local run 250 mi. radius, If stuck out for any reason its a hotel.
     
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  12. Feb 19, 2017 #10
    FLYMIKEXL

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    That's a problem I've been dreaming of lol
     
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