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Tanker companies for new CDL graduates

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by oneshyne, Feb 23, 2014.

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  1. Mar 1, 2014 #51
    wsyrob

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    It's actually an extended training time for rookies with no experience. You go with 2 different trainers and are paid $500 per week. Benefits do not kick in until after the training period. It's not for someone who needs a job now and can't afford to wait. Training for rookies will last 6 weeks plus depending on the student and when they find you a truck.

    On the other hand you can make 50-60K the first year working 250 days and the training is not running team in a truck. In fact students sleep in company paid hotels if the load does not get you back to the yard. My second trainer was located at another terminal and I was put up at The Hampton hotel for 2 weeks during that phase.

    Keep in mind the company has no financial reason to keep you training longer than necessary. The loads you do with a trainer could easily be done by him alone so the longer they keep you with him the more money it costs the company. That is a good thing.
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2014 #52
    oneshyne

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    I still want to thank all for the help that help me seeking a tankers job im still with werner on my 3rd week training and so far its been alright I hi-hooked the trailer twice on 2 different times pissing my trainer off but hes pretty cool. im just waiting to hurry up and get on my own. I still want thw tankers exp ill probably do this for a year or 2 before jumping to tankers. im not sure but my training is going alright
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2014 #53
    realsupatrucka

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    Cool...glad you like it. ..what account did you end up getting on
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2014 #54
    oneshyne

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    the dollar tree account real
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2014 #55
    oneshyne

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    I think im about to switch companies & go to prime inc for there tankers
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2014 #56
    realsupatrucka

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    do you have hazmat? If so look at schneider bulk...trimac....miller transporters. ....
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2014 #57
    ShakieHead

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    I worked for Schneider Bulk for little over a year. I was a experienced driver before starting there, but I made decent money, they are awesome about getting you on your home time, and the work isn't to bad. Once you learn the system, you can set it up to were you never actually do deliveries. A lot of terminals to stay at, I mean overall not a bad company to start tankers with. They can be a pain when it comes to there training program, and keeping you current on you training. They do have a terminal in Keasbey NJ, so you can possibly get a local position out of there in the future.
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2014 #58
    oneshyne

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    shakie that's my problem is getting to there terminal ill be going by public transport itll take me roughly 2 hours and a few minutes getting to there terminal plus 1.3 mile walking distance from the last bus stop to that terminal itll been a lot and I do mean a lot more easier if they was lenient on letting there drivers take the truck home. that's exactly why I am considering prime more is because of the convenience of taking the truck home with you so that'll eliminate bus stops all together but I really wanted Schneider for the tankers and hazmat exp
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2014 #59
    ShakieHead

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    You could talk to them and give them your situation, and if you can prove that the truck will be safe, it could happen with them letting you take your truck home. They do shy on it due to problems over the years of trucks being towed and impounded. I had to park mine at a tank wash in northern cincy, and drive a hour home on my time off. I think there rule is over 75 miles from the nearest tank wash or terminal they will let you take it home, but who knows anymore. If they really want you as a driver they will pretty much do whatever it takes to get you there. Remember you have the upper hand, they need you more then you need them.
     
    ShakieHead, Apr 20, 2014
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  12. Apr 20, 2014 #60
    oneshyne

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    hhhmm you got a serious strong point they do need drivers. im glad you brought that to my point. imma call my Schneider recruiter tomorrow & try to speak & reason wit him my situation. I doubt they'll consider it but Imma tell them I seriously really wanna work with them but they gotta work with me & they do have it on the requirement *must be able to park personal vehicle in terminal* its there in there requirement & that's something I can't do.
     
    oneshyne, Apr 20, 2014
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