[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by Fredog

I had a load Friday. loaded in Charlotte NC, one hour to load. went 55 miles to Oakboro, one hour travel time, 45 minutes to unload. one hour back to Charlotte to pick up a load for delivery in Ms on monday. total time invested in oakboro load 3 hours 45 minutes, paid me $150.00 thats 40 bucks an hour. or $ 1.36 a mile.. wish I could do that every day!!!!

Sweeeeeeeet!!! One could only dream!!!! of having a load like that every day...at least once a day!!!!!

[Fredog]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Sweeeeeeeet!!! One could only dream!!!! of having a load like that every day...at least once a day!!!!!

yea. I asked the guy how often they get a load and he said about once a month or so..

[mudpuddle]

Time for an update.

I just finished the training and orientation week in Kingsport TN.

This was, by far, the best orientation I have seen.

The instructors were excellent and they made it fun as well. Its nice when you don't just go through the motions and train by wrote but actually get good information and learn a little something.

You really don't realize how much of a cut above the tank industry is until you see the quality of the driver force. I expected to learn from the instructors at the class but was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned from the other students. Its also nice to sit in a room full of truck drivers and not smell a single one of them.

I'm thinking its going to turn out to be a good choice doing tanks instead of flatbedding.

[mbadriver]

Mudpuddle:

I am starting with Superior next week. I got a year OTR experience with dry van. I know some tanker basics from previous jobs.

Can you tell me what to expect during my first week(s) training? I feel like I am going into this blind. Any info - or rough "schedule of events" would be appreciated.

Thanks,
mbadriver

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

Time for an update.

I just finished the training and orientation week in Kingsport TN.

This was, by far, the best orientation I have seen.

The instructors were excellent and they made it fun as well. Its nice when you don't just go through the motions and train by wrote but actually get good information and learn a little something.

You really don't realize how much of a cut above the tank industry is until you see the quality of the driver force. I expected to learn from the instructors at the class but was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned from the other students. Its also nice to sit in a room full of truck drivers and not smell a single one of them.

I'm thinking its going to turn out to be a good choice doing tanks instead of flatbedding.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

Time for an update.

I just finished the training and orientation week in Kingsport TN.

This was, by far, the best orientation I have seen.

Told you so 8)

The instructors were excellent and they made it fun as well. Its nice when you don't just go through the motions and train by wrote but actually get good information and learn a little something.

Yup 8)

You really don't realize how much of a cut above the tank industry is until you see the quality of the driver force. I expected to learn from the instructors at the class but was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned from the other students. Its also nice to sit in a room full of truck drivers and not smell a single one of them.

Yep, we is, we does, and we knows how to use soap and water.....and some smellgood too!! 8)

I'm thinking its going to turn out to be a good choice doing tanks instead of flatbedding.

Indubitably......

mbadriver...check your email. 8)

[mudpuddle]

Originally Posted by mbadriver

Mudpuddle:

I am starting with Superior next week. I got a year OTR experience with dry van. I know some tanker basics from previous jobs.

Can you tell me what to expect during my first week(s) training? I feel like I am going into this blind. Any info - or rough "schedule of events" would be appreciated.

Thanks,
mbadriver

The only really structured training with Superior is the Kingsport training. The actual operational training on loading, unloading, pretrips, etc is done at the terminal and is fairly relaxed. You will learn the job but it will be on the job training. You cannot really learn by reading about tanks you have to do it.

You will most likely work local in your training phase. Our trucks are definately not team capable so OTR training really is not possible. Its better to train locally anyway so you get the most possible chances to load and unload. The more you do it with a trainer the more comfortable you will be when you get out by yourself.

The people in the tank industry are top notch you will be happy with your choice.

[evertruckerr]

Skywalker wrote:

Indubitably......

A statement like that really needs a visual.....

[mudpuddle]

Originally Posted by evertruckerr

Skywalker wrote:

A statement like that really needs a visual.....

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

[wsyrob]

Have my interview with Superior tomorrow Nov 1. Should have a CDL in hand after my road test on Friday. Hope to join you guys in a few weeks after the hazmat application comes back.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by wsyrob

Have my interview with Superior tomorrow Nov 1. Should have a CDL in hand after my road test on Friday. Hope to join you guys in a few weeks after the hazmat application comes back.

WELL??? Ok spill it. How'd it go???