Need help in making a decision NM Oilfield

Hello All, I'm new here and I have enjoyed looking through the forum! I have looked and I didn't really find an answer to my question here (although I probably missed it ).

I just received my CDL and have all the endorsements that come with it ex. passenger.

I am looking to work in the oilfield here in New Mexico and have come across a couple offers. I talked to a guy and I can hire on hauling acid for $17 hour w/overtime and good long hours.

Then I talked to another place witch pays by the load. He showed me a sheet that had a column that had miles ranging from 25 to 400, then a corresponding column that had the money you got paid per load. I.E. 50mi=$75. He also said there was L.I.P. pay for hazmat witch was $25 more. He also stated that if I wanted to work that I could make really really good money. Like in the six digit good.

My only problem with the second one is: sounds to me like its not a question of working hard as to hustling and probably driving illegally? I say that because I would have no control over how long the traffic, unloading, waiting time etc.... took.

To be honest I just wan to make the most money possible. I am single w/no kids and a really good work ethic. This is a big decision for me and was hoping to get some insight. I would really like to know of anyone on about the same pay schedule as the second job I described and if they are happy with it. Can you really get 4-6 loads in a day or is it just luck and driving 40 hours straight?

Thanks in advance

 

Lovington NM

 

I have heard of Groendyke but I think they just deliver gas to stations in town. I would rather my first year of driving be out in the patch or on the highway lol. I also have one year exp in the oilfield, so that is a big plus when I talk to these employers.

 

Your right hunnydew, I'm just seeing dollar signs with the other job. The Company is Lonestar Distribution inc in Hobbs that is by the load.