Which companies are a great starting point to become a hazmat tanker?

I don't think that would necessarily be legal

 

And why not?

 

age discrimination. unless they are required to be a certain age for insurance requirements, it would be illegal to not hire someone because of their age

 

#1...there is an age requirement.
#2...two candidates, neither of whom has their CDL. One is a youngin', the other has years of proven job stability. The older applicant has years of driving with a spotless MVA. As the HR manager, which one would you hire?

 

Age discrimination is only illegal if you descriminate against someone over 50.

Discrimination isn't illegal. It's only illegal against a few special groups that are apparently too weak to cope with what everyone else copes with during their life.

 

What about the suggestions already made earlier in your thread?

 

If you want tankers, go with Schneider.
If you want to run the roads and see the country, go with Jim Palmer Trucking.

 

They will not pay for your school but with that said I do believe you should look into superior carriers program. The entry level driver training program seems to be really good. Get your self into a school that is approved by your closest terminal and then apply after you finish. They hire fresh CDL people and you'll be really setting yourself up for a great career IMO. Also recently they upped the pay in all departments. Training pay now is at 20 dollars a hour, you really can't beat it IMO. I'm starting with them December 17th and just counting down the days myself I beyond can not wait.