End Dump vs Tanker O/O

All right everyone, I hope this is the right place to put this question:

First, a little back ground on the company I'm looking into....the majority of their freight is end dump work, and they have a tanker division (mainly Hazmat) as well. They pay you 80% of the freight, per load. To rent an end dump trailer per week (5 days), it's $300 for the week ($60/day). To rent a tanker trailer per week, it's 10% of your gross to the truck, for that given week - example: if you gross $4500 for a week, the tanker trailer rental for that week is $450. This company maintains all of their trailers that you rent. They have a lot of safety nets and programs set up to make you succeed as an O/O. If you have no experience in end dump, they will train you on it. I forgot to mention, you are generally out for 5 days, and home on the weekends. You can stay out longer, if you prefer. I will probably stay out longer.

Next, a little back ground on myself...I have experience in both flatbed and tanker (fuel more specifically). I've always wanted to own my own truck and through much research and talking to people, I have found a commendable company that will help me get on my way with this (about 2 hours from my house). I do not have a wife or kids, or anything of that nature. More than likely, I will make this my actual home, and just use someone in my family's address, as my residency and a place to receive mail. I know a few people with this company, and they seem to be very happy, and do well for both themselves and their families. Now, I'm faced with one very tough question: do I want to do tanker or end dump?

I have no experience with end dump, but I know some people who do it (who are with this company I'm looking on going with). They seem to be doing very well for themselves, and love doing it. On the flip side, I love doing tanker work - which makes this decision harder.

I am not opposed to trying something new, but I love tanker work. Since I don't have any experience in end dump, I am a bit skeptical. I'm just seeking some people's opinions - especially those who are experienced in either one, or both (not necessarily through O/O or L/P). Like everyone else, I'm looking to make the most money possible, and am just curious if there is more money with tankers or end dump out there.

I just would like to make sure that I make both a thorough and thought-out decision. Any and all help/insight on this would be more than appreciated!

**I don't feel that it's necessary to disclose the name of said company.**

 

I think you can switch between the two. I guess I'll have to ask! I agree: no reefer or dry van! Ha ha.

 

Thanks for that! Yeah, I hear end dump is doing good. Tanker I'm sure is doing good. I guess I'm being indecisive. I still have some time to decide.

 

Good question. They do, but they have other divisions such as roll-off and curtainside that they are primarily made up of. Tanker, I don't believe there are any local guys and for end dump, there are a few, but not many.

 

This is not one of the mega companies, or anything like that. However, I do understand where you're coming from on that question.