Tanker Training for New Driver

Go for it...the whole "surge" thing is overrated...just drive it like it should be driven and you will have no problems.

 

I was in your shoes two years ago and went with Schneider. Trained out of Coraopolis, PA.... solid training program for new grads. I'm now with a different carrier, but SNBC was a good beginning.

Good luck driver.

 

I say go for it. You'll be fine -

 

Try it,, btw anyone who says the surge thing is over rated is wrong.its not difficult but their are situations,,,like a partially filled trailer.
Does your training include dry bulk tanks ? Be aware you may be required to climb on top during inclement weather to seal hatches, check vents etc,

Nothing ventured nothing gained....

 

I also say go for it. I see it like driving on ice & snow. justake your time no sudden movies and you should be ok.

I drove a class B heating oil truck last winter in CT just out of trailer truck school for class A. Yes I have class A but medical waiver would not get me a class A job. The Co. I drove for also does pool water with trailers and if I did not move to N.C. I would be doing that during the summer.

I found a local Co. here in N.C. that does class B & A dumps and LP tankers. Because I have not driven much they are putting me in a straight dump truck, LP is slow this time of year, and once I show I am good they will put me in a dump trailer come winter time they want to put me in LP tank trailer. Because of dumps & tankers I should be able to keep busy all year round.
Dave ----

 

Stay tuned. I plan to start training with Schneider next month in PA. I'm also middle aged, and a new driver changing careers.

 

Can't wait for an update,I am also interested in tankers and have also applyed to Schneider. Also coming from another career, don't take my road test until Aug.6th, 47 years old. Let us know how its going, good luck!!!

 

[QUOTE=" Be aware you may be required to climb on top during inclement weather to seal hatches, check vents etc,

Nothing ventured nothing gained....[/QUOTE]
In that reguards not much differnt than training to flatbed right out of school having to tarp, strap, and chain in bad weather. I think he should do it and see how he likes it. Good deal with Schneider is they haul dry van and containers as well and could probably move to one of those if tanker isn't his thing. Just my .02