How is the OTR tanker world compared to say reefer? Is there a lot of switching from days and nights or do you typically have plenty of time to deliver the load? Do you stay close to the same schedule?
How hard is tanker ?
Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by asphaltreptile311, Feb 24, 2023.
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Tanker is 100% easier than reefer, but I still prefer reefers.
I did OTR hazmat tankers 5 years and it was easy. Customers are easy to deal with and respectful to the drivers and each other.inandoutoftrouble, Truckingdaytrader, RussianBearTruckeR and 4 others Thank this. -
Short, easy answer: most drivers that finally make the switch over to tanker....later wish they had done so, sooner.
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I tend to shape my schedule for early morning starts if the load allows so I would say I pretty much keep to the same hours. That comes from learning the loads and the customers and which ones you can squeeze a few hours out of without any issues. I wouldn’t expect to start a new job and be able to do that from the beginning.inandoutoftrouble, Another Canadian driver, Albertaflatbed and 2 others Thank this. -
Iv heard that it's common for washouts to let you park over night and have showers , is this true?
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Most of the places I deliver to want their product during the day light hours. So it does involve some early am starts, depending on how far I need to go. I don't run OTR though. I do regional that does require some overnighters.
And some tank washes do have showers and most let you park overnight. Some even have snacks there free for the drivers.RussianBearTruckeR, Another Canadian driver, asphaltreptile311 and 2 others Thank this. -
Tanker is pretty easy but you need to be pretty diligent on making sure you have no spills. Depending on what you’re hauling even a single drop hitting the ground can cause a scene. Use your drip trays, follow the procedure and no matter what you’re told don’t over grease the pump of you’ll be using the drip tray / spill kit very frequently.
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Local tanker
Hauling gas
4am to 4pm Wednesday thru Sunday
Monday Tuesday off
Home every night
Sleep in my bed instead of a truck
Dinner at home
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I don't seem to see a huge amount of tankers in truckstops and rest areas...makes me assume that they have a pretty good parking situation with tank washes and customers?
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