Oakley Transport
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It could be because we don't recommend new drivers pull tankers? We do have a few members who do but I think they drive for mega carriers with multiple divisions. Don't think we have any Keenan or Oakley drivers.
If you are new and looking to get your feet wet, Prime has a tanker division and a great training program from what I hear.
Exactly, and if you realize you're over your head you can easily switch divisions to try something new.
Appreciate your comments. Just hit my one year mark and started looking around.
So you have 1 year now, have you done tanker before?
An Oakley driver of 8 years told me that before Oakley will put you in a tanker, you have to pull one of their dry vans/ dry bulk trailers for a year. All tanker companies should have this requirement. Not that my opinion was asked. I don’t know if previous verifiable experience pulling a van helps or not. The guy was very happy working for Oakley; had nothing but good things to say.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.
Have not done tanker. Have all possible endorsements and TWIC. Tanker pays much better but I know it's a much better headache.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
I believe Oakley are all o/O's. You need your own truck and authority.
I believe Oakley are all o/O's. You need your own truck and authority.
They have company drivers as well; the guy I spoke to was a company driver.
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By any chance does anyone know anything about Oakley Transport? They were not listed under the section of profiles on trucking companies.