New driver interested in Tankers

Interested

 

Yes, go tankers. It's not difficult at all, in fact, flatbed is more complicated. McKenzie is good and hires new cdl grads.
Superior-Carriers
Trimac Transportation
SVTN
Tidewater Transit
Schneider Bulk
CTL Transportation
All the above hire new cdl grads. Tanker work is easy money and can start your career in the $60K range right out of school.

 

If you do tankers, you will have to get use to the surge of the liquid behind you. But overall tankers are not bad, been pulling them since 2002.

 

I started green with Trimac, total of 6 days training outside of orientation week and was cut loose on my own.

It's not bad at all, respect that your product moves and you will do fine.

 

Very good choice! Tanker companies utilize their equipment much more efficiently. Backhauls, although not non existent, are rare. You unload the product and return home or back for another load. There's no downtime. The customers are better people. Tanker companies pay better and many still offer paid holidays. The opportunities for dedicated work are plenty.

No comparison, tankers are better.

 

I just looked Trimac in my area and they say they pay up to $850/ week for 55-60 hours/ week.

Is this normal tanker pay?

 

Times are tough, seems low to me even for a newbee.....

 

No but it's a good start. You should be bringing home no less than $1000.00 per week for a five day week pulling tanks.