The Fuel Hauler Thread

San Joaquin? Off 99. Shoot, forgot what exit. I’d roll in there in my semi tank that just had some short rails on the top sides and a flattish top where the dome lid was. I’d spot the truck then pull out the spout and use the provided chain to secure it anyway possible as to not allow the pressure to have it come out during the loading. This is why most oil tankers have that painted black strip on the tank liner. The ones that don’t always have oil splatter stains.

The lube oil refinery for Chevron in Richmond still top loads. Right next to the #### SF Bay. Of all places. They are pretty organized and clean in there as you’d imagine. Roll out of there with a full load of ATF, 15w40, 5w20, and HYD68. I always liked hauling lube oil more than fuel. I welcomed those days I hauled that over gas. It was always a long run and you went to a jobber vs a station. Contrary to what most people on here say I loved running CA. Loved living there. 55 mph is cool when your paid by the hour. Minus the traffic it’s a gorgeous place when you get into the wide open areas of the 5, 101 etc.

Tangent over. This is the fuel thread. No mas cerveza tonight.

 

Any Owner Ops here that can help me out with some advice. I have 2 truck with Landstar but i'd like to take one out and haul fuel. Only problem I have is that I have no idea how to get into this market. Me and my driver have all endorsments and exp required. Any help is welcome.

 

I was hauling for a company that had their hands in a little bit of everything. Small company, but really good people. I tried to stick it out, but just couldn't deal with the stress of OTR. Dealing with parking, different laws and rules for every state, shippers/receivers that are absolute trash in every way imaginable, etc.

I moved to Atlanta and went back to gas hauling. There are issues with any and every job. But I enjoy most everything that comes with hauling gas. Everyone is different though. I love shift work, and running the same roads.

 

Hey @Cali kid. If I understand correctly you went from fuel hauling to cryogenics, right? I'm curious why you left gas hauling. Would you mind writing down a quick pros and cons to both gas hauling and cryo? Thanks

 

Do you have to work holidays like in fuel? Are weekends off more common? Also is the earning potential the same as fuel? Guys in fuel are topping out at $32 now.