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Seeking advice on Midland / Odessa

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by achillesdave, Oct 10, 2018.

  1. Oct 10, 2018 #1
    achillesdave

    achillesdave Bobtail Member

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    I've got over 3 years Tanker experience hauling Hydrochloric acid and Caustic. I left my Chemical job on good terms with a letter of recommendation. But since then, I've sat on my ### for six months without driving. I'm planning on driving to Midland / Odessa and then looking for a job that provides housing and a schedule that allows me to go home once a month. So my first question is, Will my inactivity make it hard to find an oilfield job? My second question is about a running a red light ticket I got in my car (non-accident) back in April. This month, my MVR comes back clean with 0 points and no mention of the ticket. Do I need to be upfront about the ticket or should I keep it to myself?
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2018 #2
    Oldironfan

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    Only tell them what they can prove on your record.
    Do not mention things not showing on record.
    @Chinatown will say the same I believe.
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2018 #3
    kemosabi49

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    As much as they seem to need drivers out there I don't think you will have any problem finding something.

    Edit. I just looked at Craigslist for Midland and there are a ton of driving jobs on there.
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2018 #4
    Crude Truckin'

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    Shouldn't be a problem.
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2018 #5
    plater1

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    In West Texas all you need is a CDL and a pulse.:)
     
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  8. Oct 11, 2018 #6
    cprems

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    Just be aware with who you sign on with. There are some shady companies out there!
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2018 #7
    Old-school trucker

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    That ticket doesn't matter. I was out there during the last boom. You can get out of prison on a Friday and be working in the oilfield by Monday
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2018 #8
    achillesdave

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    I've got an offer to work in western Oklahoma driving a water truck. The money is on the low end compared to what others have posted, but its closer to home. Not sure if I'm going to accept it.
     
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