There are some strong reasons most tanker jobs don't hire newbies. It's going to be difficult finding that type job with zero experience.
There are a few places that might consider you. Look into Schneider and Prime. You might get lucky. Don't take a job with a small company just yet. You need an operation that can help you get established.
You might possibly find work in the oil fields pulling a water tank, but I highly recommend a large company like the two I mentioned earlier. You're coming into this the hard way, but if that's what you want, that's the advice I give.
I got 2 months experience as reefer driver going to 3 months looking for companies that hire people for a tanker jobs otr or regional or tanker/hazmat so can get my foot into that career
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
A refrigerated trailer.
Two or three months means very little to the folks hiring for tanker positions. Driving a tanker is very different from a reefer.
What is your motivation? What makes you want to drive a tanker? You'd be doing yourself a huge favor by sticking with reefer for a solid year. You'll be a much better driver by then, and those tanker jobs will be more open to considering you.
Whenever we try to rush something in trucking, it usually turns out badly. Don't rush this decision. Commit yourself to improving your performance and your results as a reefer driver. After one year you may decide you are really enjoying reefer. I know you'll find companies more willing to take a chance on you as a tanker driver.
A refrigerated trailer.
I pulled tankers for about 6 years. I loved it. I also went into it with about 2 1/2 years driving experience. As OS said it is very different from pulling a box.
Any reputable tanker outfit won’t even take your application until you have at least 1 full year driving experience.
Your experience level right now means your getting comfortable and that makes you dangerous. That is not a dig at you, just reality in this industry. Tanker companies know this statistic as well and why they don’t put new drivers on the road. Many of the big ones have even been downsizing the last 2 years because of the economy.
Get at least 1 full year driving experience then you will have more options. Tanker work isn’t going anywhere.
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices
I got 2 months experience as reefer driver going to 3 months looking for companies that hire people for a tanker jobs otr or regional or tanker/hazmat so can get my foot into that career
I'd recommend getting into dry bulk tanker if you're interested in tanker this early in your career. In dry bulk you pull and operate a pneumatic tanker and transport products like cement and sand. There is also food grade dry bulk. It's nice because you get many of the perks of pulling a tanker without all the added risk that comes with liquid tanker since dry bulk doesn't surge like liquid tanker does. Another added benefit of dry bulk is there tend to be quite a few local or regional jobs in that segment of trucking.
I agree with the others. I'd avoid liquid tanker (esp. hazmat liquid tanker) this early in your career.
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
A refrigerated trailer.
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I’m looking for a company to work for otr or regional tanker or a hazmat/tanker job I am from south texas noobie driver
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.