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Originally Posted by millersod215
Hey MARK, who are you working for in Tampa right now? Why not look in to Southeast freight, or someone like that? My only concern with fuel hauling is it just takes one mistake, not even by you, but another careless driver, and it can be over just like that. I think a couple months ago they had a fuel hauler explode up there near gibsonton, and not too long ago up near where i live in brooksville a Florida Rock tanker truck driver was killed when i believe he fell asleep at the wheel. Me personally, i just can't convince myself to take those kind of risks, especially with the goons running up and down 75 around tampa, i run through there everyday hauling sod, and i know i'd be on pins and needles if that was fuel in the trailer behind me.
Well I work over in Auburndale right now (polk county area) but I don't mind driving to tampa. The company is called CCC Transportation, also known as Commercial Carrier Corporation. They're the #1 intrastate company in FL and also the #1 worst paying. I average $11-12 an hour and so I have to work 6 days a week to earn a living.
That's true, there is an added risk, but if I'm hauling that stuff, i'd make DAMN sure to get plenty of rest so that I would be fully alert and I would not pass out behind the wheel. I have been driving 2.5 years and I have never pushed myself to where I've passed out while driving. If it's true they pay $20 an hour I'd go for it. I just want to make a decent living, you know?
Southeastern freight, it's funny you mentioned them - I already filled out an application, I think they make around $20 an hour too. They have to bust their ass doing lumper/driving work, but I don't mind that, I'm 24 and i'm in shape - no problemo! Just waiting to hear back from them, I doubt I'll hear anything though.