Getting 40 hours a week is easy, it's trying to get a full day, everyday, that's tough right now. Today, for example I only got 7 hours...
What's the name of the company you're with? :biggrin_2559: I just got back from a few days at home...I hope there's a grind in our area, now that...
Been awhile since this thread's seen any activity:biggrin_2559:. I'm still with Nabors, going on 8 months now. Things are going good for the...
Sure do....been waiting my whole life to be able to return the gesture from the driver's seat.
You should be good to go, with an out of state license. I have a WA license, and residence, and thus far have not had to change it.
I mean, just learn what ya can on yer job, ie. if yer a vac truck driver, learn to do transfers, bottoms etc. If ya can, try spending time on a...
They don't stay pretty for long:biggrin_2559: that's for sure. If you land a call for an interview, make sure you mention that you are...
Any other questions ya have, feel free to ask. 8) Here's a pic of a vacuum truck. Basically, they are used to load water etc from a storage...
I can't speak for ND, but here's my 2c on Texas. Pros: Weather-TX winter>ND winter Housing situation, not as bad as ND Infrastructure, not as bad...
Bring your appetite. You get breakfast at the hotel, the school takes you out for lunch, and while they give you $25 a day for supper, yer...
Mine took about a week, so be prepared to get a call when you least expect it. They told me it would take about 10 days or so, so I flew home for...
That is definitely a good point with Nabors, and something that should appeal to new drivers. Their safety stance, may be considered overbearing...
Might not be the best bet, but for a new guy, it'd be a good, safe bet. 8)
I work for Nabors, out of the Iraan yard. You can apply in Midland, or better yet, hit the office in Odessa, as they have recruiters in that...
Dammn straight you can. I recently got my CDL prior to heading down to Texas, and got a job, with no oil field or trucking experience. IF you...
Rollovers, can and do happen, whether yer a greenhorn, or a seasoned driver. All it takes is for something in the driveline to go kaput while on...
I can read a map well enough, but I'm sure there'll be more than a few times where I'll need a chase truck also. :biggrin_2559:
Not many opportunities for Uturns, ya just continue on to the next wellsite and turn around there, or wait to get into an open area with enough...
SOT answered it best...some roads aren't too bad, others, you wonder how the hell yer gonna make it through. Here's just a few pics of what...
Hours are the same whether yer driving or training. Hang on is right....wait'll ya hit some of those lease roads while sittin in the non air ride...
