Tanker question?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by OPUS 7, May 5, 2012.

  1. nick7380

    nick7380 Bobtail Member

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    I work 30 miles from home. I mix it up and do a local and then a otr run. to keep the mileage down.
     
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    well got good news today. I was offered a driving position with Westcan as a rotational driver stationed at there moose jaw terminal i live in ontario so they will fly me back and fourth ...6 weeks on the road 2 weeks home...
     
  3. OPUS 7

    OPUS 7 Road Train Member

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    Congratulations!!:biggrin_25514:
    Im having a great experience and really enjoy pulling tanker.Alot to learn,but really cool trainer,and feeling positive about my future.
    Good Luck,and hope all goes well for you!
     
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    moondog67 Bobtail Member

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    are you working for westcan and if so which terminal?
     
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    OPUS 7 Road Train Member

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    No,just glad you were getting a shot at it.
    I like tanker life over van so far.People are glad to see me now :biggrin_255:
     
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    i drive 70 miles each way but its all interstaTE TAKES AN HOUR BUT LIKE U SAID IT SUCKS BUT GOTTA GO WHERE MONEY IS
     
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    I drive about 10-12 miles one way to the yard but my route changes daily, could be 5 miles or 100 miles.