Tanker dispatch in Cali - new CDL driver?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SteveBrown1981, Dec 28, 2014.

  1. SteveBrown1981

    SteveBrown1981 Bobtail Member

    28
    4
    Oct 17, 2014
    0
    Anyone know of any companies with a tanker division and dispatch from in Cali, that hires new CDL-A drivers right out of school?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

    6,257
    4,365
    Oct 23, 2005
    Vegas/Jersey
    0
    What type of tanker?
     
  4. SteveBrown1981

    SteveBrown1981 Bobtail Member

    28
    4
    Oct 17, 2014
    0
    I'll have all my endorsements including hazmat so the material really matters not me. Just looking for a good company to get some experience out if school....even if tanker hauling isn't a viable step, but it's my end goal.
     
  5. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

    1,543
    13,065
    May 17, 2014
    Santa Monica, CA
    0
    Schneider bulk

    Prime tanker division

    I really dont think there are any others if there are i will quit where im at now and go. Im not happy here.
     
  6. SteveBrown1981

    SteveBrown1981 Bobtail Member

    28
    4
    Oct 17, 2014
    0
    Schneider doesn't have a tanker dispatch in California, that was my first choice. Looking at some job listings I've found several tanker positions but require 1-2 years experience. Of the available "student" accepting companies....western express, falcon transport, and top gear transportation. But I really haven't heard these names mentioned much if at all, so I really have experience with what kind of companies they are.
     
  7. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

    21,057
    73,846
    Apr 8, 2012
    Orion's Belt
    0
    Look around your local area... Some small companies might give you a chance. The kind of companies I'm talking about don't have recruiters ....

    Get a copy of your driving record and a resume and knock on some doors......
     
  8. SteveBrown1981

    SteveBrown1981 Bobtail Member

    28
    4
    Oct 17, 2014
    0
    I dont live in California yet. Business opportunities are better out there...and if I can get a solid trucking job and have the security of a steady check, it'll make business plans easier to execute. I gotta take a trip out there for a week to gauge several markets so I may do just that. Any more suggestions and ideas are welcome too. Thanks guys!
     
  9. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

    6,257
    4,365
    Oct 23, 2005
    Vegas/Jersey
    0
    I think you need to do some more research into tankers. You're on the right track but the reason I asked what type of tankers because they differ so much. Gasoline hauling is most of the time local and most of the time they want experience ( not impossible to get work without exp. but harder), Chemicals are out of town a lot of time are dedicated route and they want the best but some will teach. Milk would be much different because your driving a smooth bore. It goes on and on so just for you to know you should refine your goal down into more areas. Do you want OTR? Do you want dedicated? or do you want local. Don't just take any old job to meet your end goals. At least stay within the field so you build your experience all towards where you want to retire from. You're doing the right planning and it's good to see someone in school taking the time so there'll be no surprises. Maybe if you could PM me with your ending goal I could help more. I hope what I've given makes sense to you and will help. Good luck.
     
  10. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

    1,756
    2,421
    Feb 15, 2011
    IE, CA
    0
    I don't know of any right out of school but if your patient in time the doors will open. It's great that u have your eye set on something specialised, I've been a tanker for about 2 years now and love it.
     
  11. SteveBrown1981

    SteveBrown1981 Bobtail Member

    28
    4
    Oct 17, 2014
    0
    Yeah I'm really looking forward to moving out to California, I have a lot of research to do first though not just for trucking. Where I live is going to be a critical decision. I've never been to California, and needless to say...I don't know the area. Lol.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.