Which area is best for a new driver in the oilfield?

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  1. Whiteout out West

    Whiteout out West Light Load Member

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    My first hazmat gig was hauling natural gas from pipelines to oil rigs in Williston, ND 3 years ago. They hired me with zero oilfield experience, zero hazmat experience. $29/hr with OT after 40. Started in December, first day I showed up it was -30 degrees, -50 including the windchill.

    I decided to go to ND instead of TX because the pay was $5-6/hr higher and i had multiple job offers, the market was much tighter in TX because its easier to work there. The cold aside, it was a great experience.
     
    Whiteout out West, Aug 14, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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  2. FLHT

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    One can dress for the cold...
     
    FLHT, Aug 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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  3. Walk Among Us

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    If so desired.
     
    Walk Among Us, Aug 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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  4. Crude Truckin'

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    The cold here doesn’t seem to keep the magic carpets, flip flops, and Captain Phillips pirates away anymore.
     
    Crude Truckin', Aug 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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  5. FLHT

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    Times are tuff ..
     
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