Great jobs in Texas

These mega-companies moving in and cutting rates will be the downfall of the big wages for drivers and the great opportunity for owner operators.

It doesn't matter how desperate you are, you are either part of the solution or part of the problem. It is a clear choice and it is up to each individual to do the right thing.

How unfortunate it is that our society today lacks the moral fortitude to say no to something that is clearly detrimental to the good of all because they stand to make a personal gain. This is the same reason we have freight rates today, in mileage leases, which are equal to the rates of the late 80's and early 90's.

There isn't a driver out there, if willing to take a chance, that can't move to an oilfield area and have a job in less than a week! I don't care if you are talking Texas or North Dakota, experienced or fresh out of school. If you have the guts to go for it you will be rewarded. If you are scared to do it and feel safer getting a job online from someone that will cut rates, you and the rest of us will suffer from your choice.

 

What Big Duker said is strong and very appropriate too. If you still question this, see post 591, Paragraph 3 for a more detailed explanation.

 

I don't think the big companies moving in are gonna make that big of a difference. They may get a few contracts in the beginning but they won't be able to live up to the level of customer service required in this industry. Million dollar contracts can be lost because of a few gallons droped on the ground in front of the wrong people or being fifteen minutes late to a job. This is the oilfield it's not trucking. If you can't meet expectations you will be dropped very quickly.

 

Guys.....my response to msfern was just in answer to a question about any companies offering relocation assistance. MattMichigan may have a solution for her.

I am not advocating to work/not work for Schneider. They will conduct their business their way in spite of what I think anyway.

Personally, when I get ready to make a move I have options other than Schneider in mind.

 

Like Duker says. New van, new house. new family. Oilfield crashed in the 80's and no used house, used van or wife. Only thing I had left was bankruptcy and child support. There's too much money out there not to put a lot of it away, but we know the story will keep repeating itself. Be WISE!

 

I understand big john ,but I'm just saying some people are in very destitute situations with very little money and the money isn't there to do that... many people have situations at home and literally have no lifelines to make that move.

For the ones who can .... sure ,but what about those who want to ,but don't have the means to do so ?

That's unfortunately how the big companies are able to keep doing this very desperate people... who need income

 

Update: its been 2 months now, since i started hauling water. i must say, i should have done this 20 years ago. im still lovin it. smallest check was $1500.00, so far the biggest one has been $2127.00. not bad for ridin around for 2 weeks on dirt roads. its awesome. averaging 65 hours a week, saweet. thanks waterhauler.

 

Good to hear, glad it's working out for you. After about year of it you will probably hate me.

Notes in response to a couple other posts: depending on what part of the industry you are in, things do tend to slow down some starting around November/December then start gradually picking up in mid to late January. This isn't to say things grind to a halt, but it can slow down a bit. There are various reasons this happens, won't get into all of them here, because again it depends on what part of the industry you're in, but budget issues and people throughout the industry taking time off for the holidays are the biggest culprits. If your company picks up some extra work in this time (new work, or work taken from another company) then you may not notice it. If your company loses work in this time it may get rough.

As far as money, we should all save more than we do. And saving is important, save as much as you can. One thing I will say, though, is if you're going to buy new toys, pay cash. If you saddle yourself with a bunch of monthly payments because you can easily afford it now, you'll have yourself trapped forever, and you'll put yourself in a bind when things go through their typical up and down cycles.

 

I really need to find away to get to Texas good luck getting those wages in Florida .... is it the midland area ?

 

Lima,
Are those weekly checks? And is that gross or net? Thanks.
Happy trails