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Purchasing your own crude oil tanker

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by Rockdoctor, Oct 31, 2018.

  1. Oct 31, 2018 #1
    Rockdoctor

    Rockdoctor Medium Load Member

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    I'm looking to possibly purchase a 407 200B crude oil tanker. Right now the market seems tight and I may be buying at a top here. I've heard if you want to buy new, delivery may be months out. I've looked at the used inventory and I'm seeing a lot of tankers which look picked over.

    So my question, are there any tips or suggestions to buying a used tanker? Also are there any brands I should avoid or favor??

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2018 #2
    Skypilotj

    Skypilotj Light Load Member

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    Dragons are everywhere and seem to hold up.
    I pulled a Tytle that was cracked everywhere and started leaking. I'm pulling a 250bbl Entyre right now that is a Cadillac. I also like Troxell and would buy one if I could.
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2018 #3
    Rockdoctor

    Rockdoctor Medium Load Member

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    I spoke with a mechanic today, he said he really likes Heil and Dragons are OK. Also said he would avoid a Polar. He is looking to purchase a trailer too and mentioned he hasn't seen anything under $50K he would take a chance on.

    I've seen a dealer online selling several Dragons which were previously owned by Coastal Plains. But I'm not interested in buying anything that ran out in West TX and I know Coastal does a lot of work out there.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2018 #4
    Skypilotj

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    I wouldn't buy anything run out west. That's where I'm hauling crude at now. Everything takes a beating out here. We have a few Polar trailers on the yard. I don't like the way they are set up.
    I consider ergonomics and easy of use as well as durability.
    Boots on ground loading and unloading is the only place you can save time when hauling crude.
    A well designed trailer with a good pump can get you an extra load at the end of the day if you hustle.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2018 #5
    Makeajump

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    So which trailer is your favorite as far as best setup and durability goes?
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2018 #6
    Skypilotj

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    I'd have to say Troxell. A 220bbl would let you haul just a bit more and make a few extra $.
    I saw a triple axle 250bbl go for $18600 at auction. I'd have bought it if I had the cash.
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2018 #8
    Skypilotj

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    That's what I'm pulling now. It's a triple axle 250bbl.
    It a Cadillac for sure, but not as ergonomic as I would like.
    I prefer open trays to tubes with lids for hose storage.
    I can deploy my hoses much faster with open trays for storage.
     
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