Should I pursue tankers w/ hazmat

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Haydenwitt31, Apr 8, 2025.

  1. Haydenwitt31

    Haydenwitt31 Bobtail Member

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    I got my cdl the month I turned 18, I’m 20 now and have worked for an ag company since I got my cdl hauling non hazmat chemicals, I love pulling a tank, way more than a hopper bottom, I want to get into fuel or something along those lines when I turn 21 in September. I was wondering if it’s a good choice or if they’ll even accept a 21 year old with what will be a brand new hazmat or if it is something that’s a “desirable choice in the trucking industry, I already wait in the field when I’m dispatched there so waiting isn’t a big deal. If that isn’t the way to go, which do you guys recommend?
     
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  3. Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    I can only speak about what it’s like here on the west coast, but there’s always a company around that’ll take on a pretty new driver. Mind you it’ll usually always be on nights and weekends.
     
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  4. Haydenwitt31

    Haydenwitt31 Bobtail Member

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    Nights and weekends don’t bother me one bit since working with ag I’m always working them, thanks
     
  5. Chinatown

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    Where is your location? Might get some job leads from drivers on here.
     
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  6. Haydenwitt31

    Haydenwitt31 Bobtail Member

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  7. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    Fuel hauling can be a good gig. One thing you have to get used to, however, is navigating into gas stations with cars coming in and out. I have a buddy that's a fuel hauler and he works nights just to avoid dealing with the cars coming in and out of the stores.
     
  8. Chinatown

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    You'll have almost 3 yrs. tanker experience when you turn 21, so plenty of opportunities for you.
    Finding a company that hires 21 yr. olds for hazmat tanker kinda limits you, but those companies are out there.
     
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  10. Haydenwitt31

    Haydenwitt31 Bobtail Member

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    I am constantly navigating tight backroads and going into tight field entrances, so I think I should be okay with that the only thing would be like you said the other people in vehicles, but with everything new there’s always some learning, thank you
     
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