Indian River

I can't say for certain, best to call recruiting and ask but I do know a driver that had a trainee with him. He said the guy only had about 6 months experience, so you may have to go with a trainer...assuming they can find one.

 

I just called not to long ago recruiter told me I need 6-7 months experience and I will have to go out with a trainer

 

The training program is in its infancy and they are having trouble finding drivers willing to train so I would keep your options open.

If you really want to get on tankers, maybe look at companies that have tank divisions and have a more established training program like Schneider or Prime (bet Chinatown knows a bunch others) so you can get enough experience under your belt.

 

What's the percentage of trailers with issues (insufficient tread depth, light that doesn't work, etc)?

 

Can you wear flip flops when doing tanker?

 

There is a company policy that states closed toe shoes or boots and there are some facilities that won't let you get out of the truck if not wearing proper clothing. I do see all kinds of footwear being worn though.

Also, climbing on a tank ladder in flip-flops would be a really bad idea, but I tend to like my bones to stay in one piece.

 

Worn tires aren't an issue here, you will occasionally come across a flat tire though. These tanks pass through terminals to get washed etc very often so I assume that is why there is less worn tire situations like you get with say a dry van that can run for months before it sees a terminal

The biggest issue I have noticed is missing mud flaps. Lights do go out however all but the rear clearance lights are easy to change from ground level.

 

@Redtwin,

thank you so much for answering all the questions people have had. I spoke to recruiting today and they said that hazmat and twic card is not required but recommended.