Is hauling Crude oil a reliable career as an O/O?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by JM99, Jan 4, 2023.

  1. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    Why worry about the longevity of it nothing guaranteed.If it payed good and you were good with the work that’s what matters.As a business are your most important concern money or wanting to find something you can retire from.All trucking changes when it does you have to change worry about the next thing when it presents itself.
     
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  3. The Crossword Trucker

    The Crossword Trucker Road Train Member

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    That guy came across my radar about a year ago. I watched a bunch of his older lectures and he seems to be amazingly accurate.
     
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  4. ATXCowboy

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    That’s quite a few companies that you mentioned. Have you had a personal business relationship with them? I saw that you mentioned you lived in Cibolo in the past

     
  5. RockinChair

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    I have hauled out of all of the aforementioned plants except Austin White Lime.

    I drove for Coastal in another city, and know current or former drivers/mechanics/office people at TTE, Mission, R&R, Star Bulk, Direct, Longhorn, and the propane carrier in Marion whose name escapes me at the moment.
     
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  6. ATXCowboy

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    May I ask how long you were hauling fuel? What was your experience like?
     
  7. RockinChair

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    I hauled fuel for a year as a company driver. Overall it was a good experience, I worked hard and made good money. Some of the stores were tight getting in and out (even with a short wheelbase daycab) , but the experienced drivers were very helpful.

    You just have to be very aware of what's going on around you and very conscientious of your next move.
     
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