Tanker driver for a logging company?

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  1. DolphinCove

    DolphinCove Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys,

    I have an interview for a position, “Tanker Driver”, that requires Tanker endorsement. It’s for a logging company in Northern California.
    I’m wondering if anyone here has experience - what can I expect in this kind of job? Mostly hauling water, and maybe some chemicals? Lots of dirt roads? How many stops in a day, when does the day typically start and end?
    I got my tanker endorsement in 2015, along with my CDL, but I’ve only ever done a few loads (OTR) with a tanker trailer.
     
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  3. Cat sdp

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    Maybe fueling all the equipment on site...?

    Did they say you need a hazmat endorsement...?
     
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    DolphinCove Bobtail Member

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    They didn’t say anything about it, but I do have it.
     
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    A lot of large construction companies or loggers have their own 6 or 10 wheel fuel tanker and you drive around their sites and fill up all the machines.....

    Not sure if this is what they are looking for .
    Or it’s a water truck to keep dust down on haul roads.....or for compaction when building haul roads.....
     
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    My guess would be either water truck driver keeping haul road dust down and maybe fuel truck for equipment maybe. Water truck will start a couple hours before everyone else and you’ll always be the bad guy. Road will be too wet or not wet enough.
     
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    Are you sure you'll be a good fit for this job? Crack of dawn so to speak till late afternoon that just the start of it. You WILL be a top hand, driver. There's alot to know. Just a quick tip do not over water the corners or beaver slides! It's called dust control. And for god sake stay away from the outside/soft shoulders. 99% of time loaded have the right away. Ok I could go on but those loggers will get you lined out right fast. Good luck you'll love the woods.
     
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    Who is the interview with? Knowing that might help me with more useful advice. If you don't want to mention the company just let me know what town they're in.
     
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    Sounds like an awesome job, scenery-wise, however, be advised, I doubt it's running down a 6 lane interstate except to maybe get the fuel. I'm sure it's fuel tanker for their machines, they probably go through a lot of fuel or to the jobsite, which could involve some tricky driving. Could be tense.
     
  11. AModelCat

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    Having rode in a truck on an open highway and out logging in the bush, I'd pick the bush over pavement. Way more challenging from what I've seen.
     
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