Texas Bound

I Never Had a ticket to prime. In the beginning I was contemplating there driving school but decided to pay so as not to get locked in. I did have plans to go with KLLM but they wanted more paper work after everything was supposed to be set. Not once,not twice,not thrice,the fourth time i just decided to find something else. Now I will try the Oilfields in Texas. Hoping I can find someone to give a newbie a chance

 

My new update. After a bunch of runaround about not being able to be hired because of lack of experience for most companies insurance requirements, or low pay/hours to justify never being able to come home for not even 3 days a month. I am now working locally for a tanker company here. I gave Texas a shot and went all over the state. At least I tried. Maybe a week wasnt enough,but I had only 10 days before starting the gig here. So far I am happy where I am at. Good orientation and a great trainer...very laid back but strict at the same time and very patient. For all of you who go to Texas and Look I wish you the best of luck

 

I will probably go back to Texas after I get some experience under my belt, although if my current company seems okay,and I am pulling a good check, I may stay

 

My background is completely clean,as is my MVR. I did get a few offers for ex. 14.25 an hour in Bigspring every other weekend off and one day during the week. 10 hr shift. I was expecting at least 17 hourly. They were not flexible with the sked it was set in stone. The pay seemed to low and I couldnt even make it home once a month ( asked for 3-4 days) at 17-18 I would have went for it. Another one would pay 15, and the best I found was 17 which was okay,but only 48 hours a week. I went to a few of the big companies as well. Most need some experience according to their insurance carriers. I got some good leads but no call backs or they chose someone else with experience. I am driving a local tanker here to get some experience, and after 6-12 months I will try again. I am very physically fit and I do not smoke. To be fair I must admit I was only there for a week,and maybe that just wasnt long enough. Two days after I got back ( the day before orientation at my present Co.) I did get a call from Gulfmark energy, and again they asked about experience and said to reapply after 6 months. Maybe I was just there a month too late or too early. At least I can say is that I tried and now know what I need to secure employment when I,m ready. I did really like Texas and will most likely end up working and relocating there. @ernest82 Thanks and yes I did go to the major companies also Key, Thomas, Gulfmark. Basic was the one that offered me a place at what I considered too low of a salary to justify being there.