Should I go Oilfield instead?

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by DRTDEVL, Feb 22, 2014.

  1. Aireal

    Aireal Medium Load Member

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    KD's is a BBQ joint at I-20 and 158 in Midland, NE corner, Their IS truck parking their and two Stripes ( T/S's) on the other side of I-20. It's the best BBQ we have found here in the last 6 months, only open Thursday through Saturday, unless they changed, but weren't open today when I went by :biggrin_25513:.
    I end up stopping by once or twice a month for the guy's. The only thing I really don't care for is their bean's, but that's not a problem, I'm fussy about my baked beans.
     
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  3. TrentonWD

    TrentonWD Bobtail Member

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    For amazing BBQ try Sawyers in Barnhart, TX. ### Kicker sandwich. According to the cook if you can't cut it with a plastic fork I ain't doing my job.
     
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  4. Mad Frenchman

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    you better get there early though, because they sell out pretty quick. Hopefully the new 'Speedy' will be open soon too, because the Red B is just:biggrin_2552:
     
  5. Aireal

    Aireal Medium Load Member

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    So true, they were outa sausage once when I got their :biggrin_2551:. It was a bummer as I really wanted it for a dish I was making the next day. There are sign's that say they run out of stuff though.
     
  6. BORNtoROAM

    BORNtoROAM Light Load Member

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    the pipe hauling company i'm leased to is hiring company drivers. shoot me a pm if interested, OP (or anyone). no scheduled days off though lol. you request off whatever days you need to yourself. and they won't give you #### for it.
     
  7. ATXCowboy

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    Did you happen to finalize your SSDI claim? I know this post is old but I’m interested in knowing how vets who collect SSDI and VA benefits can become O/O truckers without having issues with the SSA or VA

     
  8. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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  9. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    Nope. I was only rated 70% and was already in the oilfield by the time the rating came in. Since then, oil crashed, I got a divorce, and I never really looked into fixing my rating until this past winter. I have a new intent to file submitted, and my VSO said there is a huge tabulation error in my ratings that should be back-paid to 2014 along with some new claims under the PACT Act.

    I also now work in an office environment.
     
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  10. ATXCowboy

    ATXCowboy Light Load Member

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    Sorry to hear man. Sounds like a lot has changed for you. Keep up the fight with the VA. It takes years often times but fight for your benefits. You earned them.

    are you in El Paso? Curious how the trucking market is out in that direction

     
  11. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    I moved from El Paso to Las Cruces to escape my ex during the divorce, then to MN when my mother fell ill.
     
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