Best company for training?

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  1. LimpyLegs

    LimpyLegs Medium Load Member

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    Driver of 16 years here ready for a change of pace and go tanker. I've got a clean safety record, doubles and triples, tanker, hazmat and twic. What are the best companies to apply for entry level tanker training? I'm based in Virginia but no need to worry about traveling for a job as long as they hire me. I prefer OTR over regional because they always want to imprison me in the northeast. Give me a list, I'll do some research and sort it out from there please.
     
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  3. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Quality Carriers.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Does Quality Carriers have OTR positions. The OP wants OTR tankers.
     
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    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Yes, Heniff too
     
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  6. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    QC calls OTR "running the system". It likely depends on how short-handed of drivers the terminal manager is if OP works for the terminal manager or if he lets you "run the system".

    I worked for QC on a dedicated account, and on rare occasion was loaned to another terminal to cover loads for them. I would recommend Quality Carriers for a first tanker job as they have good training and are pretty organized. Once you get 1-2 years a driver can probably do better.

    I'd also agree with the Indian River recommendation.
     
  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I know that Dana and QC will train an experienced driver in Chemical tanker. Schneider too but the pay there is less. Heniff, Altom, Ergon and Clean Harbors probably will. Chemical tanker usually pays more than food service. Detention and other accessorials like using the truck pump /air are paid without a hassle.
     
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    haz-matguru Road Train Member

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    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    Gemini has a regional sleeper position based in WI. $30 per hour with OT after 40, plus $50 per diem and their 401(k) has a 100% match up to 5%.

    Class A Regional Tanker Driver
     
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