Fresh Cdl looking for tanker

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  1. cbitty250

    cbitty250 Bobtail Member

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    I just got my cdl from Southern Crescent Technical College. I stay in the henry county area and was wondering if there might be any tanker jobs possibly hiring new cdl holders nearby
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    So, you're in Georgia? You're close to Atlanta, right?
    Do you have all the endorsements?
    How many hours was the cdl school?
     
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  4. lual

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    It's a really tough CDL job market out there right now.

    Especially for new drivers with no previous experience.

    There are tanker jobs fairly near your location.

    But (to the best of my knowledge) -- they all want previous experience elsewhere.

    The fuel haulers in your area will want previous fuel experience.

    Your best move right now is either:
    • Keep tabs on Schneider in Atlanta, for possible tanker opportunities & training (even for rookies). -- OR --
    • Get at least a year of experience pulling other freight; then look for tanker opportunities after you get other experience (that's what I did).
    -- L
     
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    What carriers (if any) paid your class a visit while you were in that CDL school?

    Given how bad the CDL job market is -- one of those carriers (if any) may well be your best place to start...to get some experience.

    -- L
     
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    • Powder Springs, GA (Atlanta domicile)
    Florida Rock Tank Lines (floridarockandtanklines.com)
    • CDL Student Graduates/Apprentices with no experience accepted from approved truck driving school programs for non-hazmat Dry Bulk positions
    • You must have a Class A CDL with Tanker (N) and Hazmat (H) or a combination (X) endorsement or the ability to obtain these endorsements
    Florida Rock Tank Lines
    Since 1962, Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc. has operated as an industry leading premier bulk tank carrier. We serve the southeastern United States, transporting petroleum and other liquid and dry bulk commodities from 16 terminals in addition to numerous truck domicile …
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  9. lual

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    Flat Earth Trucker Thanks this.
  10. Chinatown

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    If you don't snag a tanker company as a first job, then go for a reefer outfit. You'll make good money and gain experience for future tanker work.
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