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Originally Posted by ohiomohawk
1. What is your hometime like with Superior, i was told basically weekends off but maybe not all the time. 48 hours??
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Ummm, yes and no. I tend to stay out between 10 to 14 days as a "system driver"....and when I go home I stay in for 3 to 4 days usually. It all depends on how busy we are and what I have to do. Whether or not you would be home every weekend....will depend on your home terminal.
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2. What is the max weight you can pull in a tanker, is about the same as a van?
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It all depends on the make and model of the tank. Also, if you were in a tractor like mine....which is pretty much the standard "Superior" tractor.... you cannot pull a load that puts you even close to 80K. Both your tractor drives and your tank's tandems would be "over" 34K...and illegal. Been there, done that....had to have product pumped off to get it right.
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3. I have 1 yr OTR pulling vans, how long will i have to go out with a trainer, do i have to go to a school?
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How long you stay with a trainer? A minimum of a week. But then it is ultimately up to the terminal manager and the trainer. There is no "team driving" so the "trainer" is not making a whole lot for the work. We have no double bunk trucks....unless they belong to owner operators. If you were to go out of town over night...you would be in a motel. Trainer sleeps in the truck. After you get cleared and get your own truck.... you will work for a couple of weeks or so then go to the Superior Bulk Logistics Training Center....in Kingsport, TN for a one week school that goes more in-depth concerning tanker operations and hazmat.
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4.What is thier idle policy?
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Their idle policy is: They expect you to be "reasonable". That means don't walk away from the truck and leave it running all the time. They do not expect us to freeze to death, nor do they expect us to sweat at night either. All of our drivers get free "idle-air" as well. If you're like me, you'll turn the truck off whenever possible..... I get tired of hearing it run, and I actually sleep better with the engine off...and its cool enough to do so.
If you have any more questions....feel free to ask! 8)
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