Profile For Bruce H.

Another thing... someone said to take what the recuiters say with a grain of salt.... They are absolutely right... I'm not a recruiter, but with Brett's permission, I would be happy to post a list of tank truck company's that I know of who hire without experience and will still pay the top wage rate...

I've been with Select Energy Services coming up on 90 days now. If you give them a look on the web you and others can find that they are hiring drivers with tanker endorsement in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Colorado, North Dakota, and Oklahoma if I'm not mistaken. Very good company, employees are eligible for full benefits after the first two weeks of work, the 401k is matched dollar for dollar up to 10 percent, and you get vacation time 40 hrs your first six months with separate PTO.... I work in the Tank truck division, we work 12-15hr shifts, hauling oilfield fluids to and from sites, mostly water.

Not sure where you are at, but I work the oilfields of the Permian Basin, Midland, Odessa, Big Lake. You can get on with dozens of companies that will pay you 2k a week with no experience. Im working a 4 on 2 off rotation, and will be switching to a 5 on 2 off, 5 on 3 off rotation here shortly. And if they don't offer housing, dont bother with them...

Yup, many companies in the oilfield hire drivers straight out of school, and several actively recruit. I'm going back out for 12 days, will be home 2, then fall into a regular rotation of 5 on and 3 off. I commute from my home here in Del Rio, Texas which puts my office about 2.5 hours from here. This was actually better than most of the OTR companies I spoke to who wanted me to park what they called my take home truck at the terminals in or around Dallas, or Laredo. Pay for starting drivers is between 15-20 dollars per hour depending on what company your with. Im happy where Im at as this company has the most solid record of longevity and stability. Some companies provide quarters, and some do not. I share a 2BR/2BA place with my brother in law and another driver. As far as labor, it isnt much, just hook up a hose, make sure you have the proper cam lock adapter, and start pumping... Probably akin to what a fuel hauler does. I will take some pics this next time Im out. As for why they are always in need of drivers, I cant really say. I do know that there are a ton of people who jump from company to company, lol much like EMS people... As far as income and taxes, I have a small screen printing and graphics company, so Im still in that phase of being able to claim the intent to profit and write everything off. I do know that the oilfield has very extreme ups and downs, so I am planning and saving as if it wont be here tomorrow.

Take care,

Bruce

Just got back from my first week at the new job. Not sure if anyone else is driving in the oilfield, as it seems to be mostly OTR. I will say I like everything so far about the company I signed on with, lol except for the physical which was on par with trying out for a SWAT Team... Beyond that it no worries. The equipment we have, while run hard 24 hours around the clock, is excellent. Peterbuilt trucks purpose built for this company. So, Im currently operating a 135 bbl tank truck, designed to transport oilfield fluids, mostly flow back water to recycling, and disposal. Working 12 hours shifts, 5 on 3 off, the company provides living quarters for those of us who commute. The job itself is super easy... Pull up, suck water, go to recycling. Sometimes, pull up, drop off water. Locations are all within 50 miles, so its not a far piece...

Now to figure out what to put on the BBQ pit...

Drive safely...

Bruce

I will do that for sure. One thing I've noticed early on is that it seems to be feast or famine... And drivers will jump from one company to another in herds... Not really what I'm looking for, but the money is high. I'm really wanting something a bit less volatile, where I can get a bit of air under these old wings...

Bruce

Crazy, lol all the Paramedic's are headed into the logistics world...

Bruce

I've been registered here for a bit, and mostly just lurk the forums and read. Just wanted to let the members know that as of last week I finished my CDL, and am waiting to hire on with an oilfield service company hauling water out of the Big Lake Tx area. To Brett A. and others, I'd like to thank you for putting up some great information, as this site is literally a road map to anyone who wants to get their CDL done, be it at a funded course, or on your own.

Enjoy your weekend,

Bruce H.