Why are HAZMAT Crude Haulers working for the same pay (or less) as Water Haulers

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by Rockdoctor, Apr 21, 2013.

  1. Ben Gunn

    Ben Gunn Medium Load Member

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    Yeah some of the disposals are getting pretty competitive ..... fajitas, donuts, cold drinks. There's one south of midland with an air conditioned TV room. Unfortunately I'm back in a pump truck so I almost never go to disposals any more.
     
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  3. 10speed55

    10speed55 Light Load Member

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    Ben the last time I heard about or seen any [benzine] when I raced go carts back in the 80's and 90's it was illegal but man would it make them briggs motors scream. are you talking about same stuff?
     
  4. 10speed55

    10speed55 Light Load Member

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    sorry Ben I read post wrong I will ask rockdoctor.
     
  5. Rockdoctor

    Rockdoctor Medium Load Member

    I don't know about go carts but if you are up on a tank gauging it to haul the oil or water, take a snort! It will give your brain a kick into another gear. Obviously we don't try to inhale it as it is not good for you but it happens.

    After I did a little reading I was amused to find out some of the stuff benzene was used for back in the day when they thought it was safe- after shave lotion due to its "pleasant" smell, to decaffeinate coffee (Sanka anyone?) and university labs with little to no ventilation.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzene
     
  6. 10speed55

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    yeah that's what give it away was the sweet smell. if someone at the track said they could smell it everyone had to do a fuel test. so probably same stuff
     
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