Considering on getting my tanker endorsement. I have my hazmat already and would like to haul fuel or chemicals. Any advice. Do you enjoy hauling tanks more then reefers or Vans
Hauling Tankers
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mr. EastCoast, Jun 17, 2021.
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I hauled hazmat/tankers 48 states & Canada and made more money than reefers coast to coast.
It's easy work compared to refrigerated freight and most appointments are a little flexible compared to strict appointment times with reefers.
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Hadnt hauled anything else but tankers but it’s been very enjoyable. Whether you’re doing the work or not. Most places are happy to see you. Hauling fuel for the last year and a half I will more than likely never leave the fuel industry. I’m in my own bed every night, I load my own trailer and the fuel gets there when it gets there.. it’s not to be taken lightly at all but for a pretty good wage I do nothing but drive to gas stations in my neck of the woods
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If you get your endorsements and pull for a van or reefer company that handles hazmat, you might find yourself pulling quite a few loads requiring tanker endorsement. I've never pulled an actual tank so I don't know how much more sloshy a real tank is, but it's still definitely a factor. So it handles at least somewhat like a tanker, but still gets loaded with a forklift and strapped down. I rarely go more than 2-3 weeks without pulling a tanker load, and sometimes get 2 or 3 such loads in a row.
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It's much easier to back tankers, especially 48 ft tankers. You can see around & behind you due to the shape of the trailer.Phantom Trucker and slow.rider Thank this. -
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I learned to drive in a way that mitigated most of the surge. But I never drove tank with an auto either. I would sometimes get it surging intentionally at some chicken houses as they never would want to wait long enough for it to settle down and would just get the green light.
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