Need Info on Local Tanker Jobs

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Tank1992, Jun 3, 2019.

  1. Tank1992

    Tank1992 Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone, Im new to the forum and industry although i have my class A cdl since i was 19 now 26. I Operated a dumptruck for a year and decided i didn't like it and went and tried other things. Now im back looking for a driving job. after doing a lot of research this past week iv narrowed down my search into potential trucking jobs id like.

    my criteria- Home daily/ family life. , 8-10hr days, multiple stops being able to physically move around.

    OTR- def. not for me, have a wife and baby due this month.
    Looked into Linehaul- Feel like that's way to much straight driving for me. I hate sitting more then 2-3hr straight driving.

    p&d- I like how they get to make stops and move around but not all the cons that come with it. specially being a new driver.

    That brings me to Tanker: Ive looked into Propane and fuel wagon delivery. I like the fact they drive smaller trucks and do pretty easy delivery's without having to unload pallets and your not stuck driving for hours straight. Propane starts around 18-20hr in Oregon not sure what fuel starts if someone can answer that ?.

    Looking for some input on any more potential truck driving jobs that fit my criteria that i might not have thought of. I wouldn't mind driving a tanker tractor/trailer but wasn't sure if they had jobs that do deliveries and are not linehaul. and info/ advice much appreciated .
    thanks
     
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  3. ErieMcDreary

    ErieMcDreary Medium Load Member

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    What about UPS, or FedEx? You'll get a workout with them.
    You'll need to do some of the legwork yourself. Look around, see how things are getting delivered, talk to the drivers if possible.
    Who's hiring in your area?
    Open the phonebook, what trucking companies are near you? Talk to them.
     
  4. speedyk

    speedyk Road Train Member

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    If you can deal with the postal attitude, there are likely contract carriers up there, pays 20-30 hr, no OT (pays less after 40), but reg schedule. Indeed often has listings.

    Dry bulk like cement, fly ash, etc.

    Fuel.
     
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  5. Tank1992

    Tank1992 Bobtail Member

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    Used to want to work for UPS until i realized you have no family life with them. They work you to death and start you part time and make it almost impossible to become a full time driver.
     
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  6. Tank1992

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    someone mentioned that the yesterday and i got all excited about it. Then i did research and read reviews and didn't sound good. where i live it would be USPS Rural carrier associate. You start part time only guaranteed 1 day a week. most people said your either under worked or overworked on call 6-7 days a week starting pay 17hr driving own vehicle, always rushed, no OT or benefits and usually will take 5yr or more to be hired full time. same problem with UPS . id do it if it wasnt such a long wait time but being only one working and no benifits i dont see how it work as well has always being on call would suck!

    Ill look into dry bulk thank you.
     
  7. scythe08

    scythe08 Road Train Member

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    The USPS mail contract runs, I'd stay away from. USPS. Phoenix is going to start testing a couple of autonomous trucks running from here to Dallas. These hub to hub runs are going to be the first things the autonomous trucks start taking over
     
  8. RoadRooster

    RoadRooster Road Train Member

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    Look into jet fuel if you have a reasonably busy airport in your town. Or if there is an airport within 250 miles and you live close to the loading racks (tank farm).
     
  9. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

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    Picky picky
     
  10. Tank1992

    Tank1992 Bobtail Member

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    how so? I dont want slave my life away for a paycheck and never be home.
     
  11. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

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    First off your basically gonna be a rookie so alot of the prime gigs are out the window. Second you either wanna be a driver or you dont, if you dont like to drive than forget about it. Third long hours and trucking go hand and hand even as a local driver. It just seems to me you are trying to narrow down to such a specific thing, I dont know if you would ever be happy as a driver. Not trying to be an A-hole just see guys cry and complain that just dont like the job is all.
     
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