So, driving tanker seems profitable, whats the catch?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Giocrypt, Apr 21, 2014.

  1. ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    If you are going to move to Texas and want to stay bulk then I would suggest Houston as it is the chemical capital of the U.S. Just about everyone is down there. Tons of freight and choices. If you have your heart set on owning your own truck apparently Schneider is bring the uber popular Choice program to the bulk side. I have never meet a driver that was unhappy with Choice but of course that has been Van only. So we will see how it goes for Bulk. In any event when something that doesn't have breast is that popular with drivers it must be a good thing.
     
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  3. 201

    201 Road Train Member

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    HA, or at least a screen for in front of the radiator. Actually, right now is that "golden " time in Wis. No snow and no bugs, and not -10 degrees.
     
  4. All-American82

    All-American82 Medium Load Member

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    True, The Houston area will keep you very busy. Also look into the Midland/ Odessa area. The Tyler/ Longview area and the College Station area. Also the San Antonio/ Corpus Christi corridor has alot of work.

    Just some options. If you use your "business head" you will do fine.
     
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  5. All-American82

    All-American82 Medium Load Member

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    Hey Brother I just remembered. In your area. Check into "Flyers" (?) they deliver fuel to CFN type places. Also go over to the Greg st./Vista Area (around /And just past the Petro) I remember there were a few Tanker yards in that area. Can't remember the names, but you can see them from the road when your driving around.

    Hope that helps a little.
     
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  6. realsupatrucka

    realsupatrucka Road Train Member

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    Which 4 states do you have to stop at the scale if your placarded even if u get the green light
     
  7. Lux Prometheus

    Lux Prometheus Heavy Load Member

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    Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing it!
     
  8. Lux Prometheus

    Lux Prometheus Heavy Load Member

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    It doesn't have to smell to do damage to you.
     
  9. Lux Prometheus

    Lux Prometheus Heavy Load Member

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    Try it with H2S... you'll be dead in short order.
     
  10. avenger79

    avenger79 Medium Load Member

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    still have bugs here now. I was turkey hunting last weekend. cam home the first day with 5 ticks hitch hiking on me.

    having lived in FL and WI I think they are about equal with bugs. LOL Just FL's live all year around.
     
  11. realsupatrucka

    realsupatrucka Road Train Member

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    when I smelled it I thought it was gone kill me


    Yea I had the respirator on though
     
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