Profile For Daniel M.

Wow! I wasn't trying to take over your thread here.

One difference is you are driving doubles and are a lot younger than me, but I appreciate the advise.

I don't smoke, drink or do drugs, so that's one positive thing here. I learned in CDL school that I need to have coffee before driving to make sure I am super alert because of having to be vigilant and keep an eye on that trailer all the time. I tend to be overly cautious, especially around curves, and stopping.

I read on here that Schneider and I think another company also start rookies on tanks. Maybe it has to do with the routes they start you driving as to how safe it is? At least the 30-45 day training works out to 6-9 weeks--sounds like a lot.

Do you normally have fumes present, or is that only when loading/unloading?

Daniel how many months will this fuel tanker company train you? And how will they train you? What kind of job is it? Terminal to terminal, commercial or retail (gas station) delivery.

Hello,

They have 30-45 days training, after which they will continue to train if I don't think I'm ready. It will be on the road training after orientation, with the trainer driving some and me driving some. It is gas station delivery over a distance, generally 2 deliveries a day.

I appreciate the feedback, and welcome any thoughts you have. That's why I am here.

If you are still looking, you might want to check out Eagle Transport. My location hires out of the CDL school i went to.

Hello there,

Any advise for a newbie fresh out of cdl school? I have been hired to drive a fuel tanker as soon as my hazmat endorsement comes through, and then I have a fresh drug screen, physical, and agility test prior to orientation.

The pay isn't hourly here, but they guarantee $800/week for the first 6 months, $140/day during training. They are also focusing on being safe and only improving your speed with experience, and that is why the guarantee starting out.

I am also considering a p&d job, but I'm thinking the tanker job is a better fit.

Thanks for any insights when you have time!

Hello Everyone

The companies Im looking into are Celadon, swift, henderson & xpo logistics ( which used to be conway)

Any of the companies you listed, are good companies. Jim Palmer and Wil-Trans also have cdl programs, too.

I recently read two things about Henderson, that confuses me, though. 1. They are part of Prime, and 2. They merged with Tennant to become Trekker Logistics.

Stay safe

Does anyone know if any of these companies allow you to be out during the week and home on Sunday? After the initial school and training, I mean. I am signed up with a local school, but am considering options since I will have to pay 1500 out of pocket and finance 3500.