Any GOOD Non Haz Mat Tanker Companies?

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  1. Harry Boland

    Harry Boland Bobtail Member

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    Hi All..

    I'm looking around a lot more carefully this time before I hire on with another company.

    I have a tankers endorsement but no haz mat..(I passed the test but never got around to the DHS part of things.)I have 7 years OTR and never pulled a tanker before,but am hearing it's a lot better than general freight.

    Does anyone know of a good tanker company that will hire out of the NYC area?

    I'd appreciate anything you know..
     
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  3. pawpaw

    pawpaw Medium Load Member

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    You might try Indian River or Oakley. I believe they are food grade haulers.
     
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  4. womandriver

    womandriver Bobtail Member

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    hi pawpaw My husband is signing on this week with johnsrud transport out of des moines ia, Their package looks really promising, all food grade no hazmat and a great pay package. they require 5 years over the road and a clean driving record no accidents or tickets in the previous three years.and everyone we've talked to there including the bosses wife has been great. they have about 100 trucks and run everywhere but say you don't have to go to nyc. If you like I can keep you updated on how he's doing in the next couple of weeks
     
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  5. Harry Boland

    Harry Boland Bobtail Member

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    Please do.....

    I'm going to look at their website.

    Thanks for the info and good luck to your Hubby!:biggrin_25525:
     
  6. Timtruck

    Timtruck Medium Load Member

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    Actually it does say that they(Johnsrud) prefer a hazmat endorsement-Also you may want to check out their per-diem package (5.5cents of your pay is pe-diem, and I dont see anything that say that you can opt out of it)anyhow here are their qualifications off their webpage:

    A. At least 25 years old.
    B. 5 years commercial tractor trailer driving experience with at least 1 year
    over-the-road. Prefer tanker experience.
    C. Must have a valid Class A CDL from state of residence with Tank
    endorsement. Prefer HazMat endorsement also.
    D. No more than 3 moving violations in last 36 months, nor more than 1
    moving violation in last 12 months.

    E. No serious or disqualifying traffic violations in last 3 years as follows:
    1. Reckless/careless driving.
    2. Driving while intoxicated or under influence of drugs.
    3. Hit an run, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident.
    4. Excessive speeding (15 mph or more over the posted speed limit).
    5. Improper or erratic lane change.
    6. Following the vehicle ahead too closely.
    F. No preventable DOT recordable accidents within 3 years.
    G. No DUI/DWI convictions.
    H. No felony convictions.
    I. Must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Guidelines.
    J. Due to nature of food grade products, pets are not allowed.
     
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  7. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Foodliner, Gless Brothers, Caledonia Haulers, and Cliff Wiessman are some more.
     
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  8. Harry Boland

    Harry Boland Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the replies everyone..
     
  9. IrunU

    IrunU Medium Load Member

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    Indian River is with North American Tank Lines
     
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    RickG Road Train Member

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  11. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Didn't Indian River get themselves into a world of trouble a few years back? If I remember right (and I may not be) they ran alot in Florida.
     
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