[ben45750]

I'm wondering how dangerous is it really hauling fuel? You don't see many accidents with tankers as you see with other types of trucking?

Any input?

[Sheepdancer]

Maybe its because the hiring standards are tougher for jobs like that. I know for the tanker jobs Ive recently been trying to fill, they are really tough...Ive talked to about 50 drivers who want the job, out of those I have only found 3 that qualify.
Also there arent as many tankers out there as dry vans and such, so naturally, you would see less wrecks with them.

[Double R]

Originally Posted by Sheepdancer

Maybe its because the hiring standards are tougher for jobs like that. I know for the tanker jobs Ive recently been trying to fill, they are really tough...Ive talked to about 50 drivers who want the job, out of those I have only found 3 that qualify.
Also there arent as many tankers out there as dry vans and such, so naturally, you would see less wrecks with them.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I find that funny because on of the biggest locally owned gas haulers in my area will hire drivers right out of trucking school. Guess they feel that you don't need any experience to haul a tanker full of flammable liquid. :roll:

[Cluggy619]

Not any more dangerous that normal truck driving would be. You just got to adjust to driving a tanker. Thats about it. A little more space between you and the car in front, being alittle more aware of who is around you. Other than that, I can't think of a thing.

[Orangetxguy]

Originally Posted by ben45750

I'm wondering how dangerous is it really hauling fuel? You don't see many accidents with tankers as you see with other types of trucking?

Any input?

Ben...Hauling "fuel" is like any other job. If you have a good handle on the job, it is a piece of cake. And..depending on which area of the country you live in, it pay's exceptionally well.

The wages for hauling "fuel" here on the Gulf Coast stink...which is why I do not care to do it. Chemical Tanker pay's much better.

Oh yeah...usually, unless you are right there when a "Fuel" truck has an accident..they route you away from the scene..so you aren't going to get to see much....unless of course, the truck burst into flame at the time of the accident....Then you can see it for miles & miles...on a clear day.

[brian griffin]

It's pretty regoddamndangerous. It's regodamdiculous. That's how dangerous it is regardless what anyone says.

I think tankers should only be allowed to operate between the hours of 11pm and 7am. No exceptions.

I've never hauled tankers and NEVER WILL.

[Orangetxguy]

Originally Posted by brian griffin

It's pretty regoddamndangerous. It's regodamdiculous. That's how dangerous it is regardless what anyone says.

I think tankers should only be allowed to operate between the hours of 11pm and 7am. No exceptions.

I've never hauled tankers and NEVER WILL.

snerk snerk snerk...And you think prices are bad now?? Put that limitation on the hauling of the product..and your gonna see $$$ for fuel go through the roof!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Cluggy619]

Originally Posted by brian griffin

It's pretty regoddamndangerous. It's regodamdiculous. That's how dangerous it is regardless what anyone says.

I think tankers should only be allowed to operate between the hours of 11pm and 7am. No exceptions.

I've never hauled tankers and NEVER WILL.

First of all, your an idiot. Making a comment about something you know nothing about. If you don't know, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!

Second, he was asking someone who hauls fuel. We are back to if you don't know.......

[Sheepdancer]

Originally Posted by brian griffin

It's pretty regoddamndangerous. It's regodamdiculous. That's how dangerous it is regardless what anyone says.

I think tankers should only be allowed to operate between the hours of 11pm and 7am. No exceptions.

I've never hauled tankers and NEVER WILL.

Quit being a chicken. Its not that dangerous.

[Orangetxguy]

Actually...It is pretty dangerous... :mrgreen: Of course..eating a hotdog can be pretty dangerous. Swimming under water can be pretty dangerous. Walking down a city street can be ...pretty dangerous.

:alien: Hmmmm Brian Griffin better go find himself one of them "Bubbles" to live in...this can be a pretty dangerous world, if you chose to live life in it. :nervous: