Some basic questions about wanting to be hired on the oil field in ND or Texas

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trucu, Nov 25, 2012.

  1. Trucu

    Trucu Light Load Member

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    I heard that ND is harder with the ground being soft and muddy or whatnot but they pay you better than Texas, correct?

    Does Schneider provide CDL schooling for you but give you less money than other companies?
    If so, is there any companies that will pay you more than Schneider as long as you have a CDL? What is the cheapest place to get your CDL?

    How much salary can you expect from the different companies?
     
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  3. WideSkyND

    WideSkyND Light Load Member

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    Twere are you exactly? Public Tech schools rule if get CDL independently and before any job offer.
    ND is muddy by far, clayish crap and slick. If a person is used to southern states more like Texas or Okie?
    Then i'd definitely consider that as an 1st option. Oklahoma supposedly has better housing choices of the three. Pennsylvania has something going also,and Kansas? ND is still mired in a high price housing free for all, but its getting much, much better than ever was. If opt for company provided school, then IMHO Marten might be the 1st choice of any, followed by maybe Schneider?
    Salary? Guessing Oil, Marten,then Schneider a distant third. Do your own leg work on this, and thoroughly. ND is the safest(except for Williston and lesser extent Dickinson).
     
  4. Cab Lizzard

    Cab Lizzard Light Load Member

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    North Dakota is Cold and their is not anyplace to live.
    I am also hearing that the work in South Texas is slowing down ..
     
  5. WideSkyND

    WideSkyND Light Load Member

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    Nord Dakota def has housing, especially for qualified personnel. If have quality background, it'll happen for you quick. just do not come over without atleast 3 offers on table, in writing or in email. Make sure they detail out the housing opton, costs
     
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