I took out my hazmat with intentions of hauling fuel. Ended up doing compressed gas because it was easier to get into and the schedule was mon to Friday. Fuel is good money if ur down with working weekends nights holidays. I'm back doing beer making close to 100k. I find quality of life triumphs the dollar. I'm just a Monday thru Friday kinda guy
Originally, I had intended on trying to get on with a big company like maverick, flying J, or Groendyke Transport… but because I was a new driver, I got shut down. They did me a favor I now do LTL. And the only thing I’m waiting for is to get my top pay. I have my weekends off and I’m home every day if I get some of the line run bids that I want in the future I will make $500 a day no matter everyday. And the one thing I found out by other drivers, who have worked the tankers they lose their weekends because the work schedule keeps rotating. Right now it’s an excellent fit for me. Hooking up doubles and making sure all the placards and weights are right!💰😎👍
you must be talking about linehual. you forgot to mention the senior will take all the runs and left you nothing so you have to work on the dock for less pay with more physical work, not to mention you will be on call. it will take 10+ years to get good paying route, the $500 a day.
My pops deliver fuel an makes great money he use to work for Linde I believe that’s how you spell it an now he’s his own owner operator. Fuel industry is awesome even car hauling is great to. What ever you do my guy I know you going to master it champ 💪🏾
Got about 3 more months at Pepsi until I hit a year tractor trailer experience, finna use my week vacation to get all my endorsements so I’m ready to dip when the time come‼️ I’m with you bro
Two endorsements you can gain within that week. Hazmat on the other hand it's going to take longer than expected. If you already took your ELDT training your background check from TSA, I wish you the best of luck💯
You can get those endorsements in a day if you pass your tests. Even if you fail you can come back the next day and retake them. All you have to do is watch RUclips videos about the questions for each test. Your hazmat you have to have had ELDT training but I found an online company that only charged $25 and it’s all online clicking answers. Got through that in an hour. Your endorsements are all multiple choice answers 20-30 questions each section.
I done fuel at 3 different companies had to work weekends. Made about 80k at those jobs. Now I do LTL dedicated account and make around 100k no lifting and no weekends with assigned truck. Fuel is dirty job and you have to work weekends and split seat.
Before I even got my CDL I knew I wanted to haul fuel. As soon as I got my CDL. I got my hazmat, tankers, doubles & passenger. I got my twic as well. What I’ve found is that it’s better to have everything you need PRIOR to instead of being in the industry already & THEN trying to go upgrade.
I used haul fuel...it was cool but..I hated my schedule and to be honest...the money over risk is NOT there! I don't recommend it unless you are there to get some experience! I do LTL now making way more 💰! Weekends off and holidays off
everyone only looks at the money you can make but forgets about the working schedule days/night’s weekends having to work all the big holidays . To me i would rather have weekends off and enjoy life for a little less pay
Been hauling fuel for 17 years…. Owner op for 11….. aver 220k a year home every night…..work is there… while everyone is off for holidays, I’m still working..
I have a question bro… I want to get into hauling fuel but also want a balance life. Being an O/O you have the decision to take weekends n holidays off right? Also what’s the process/qualifications to be an o/o? Lmk pls thanks
Btw I currently have 6 months OTR and No experience in hauling fuel. And about to get my hazmat tanker endorsement. I just want to move into the right steps
Bro I started trucking at 20 years old, did it for 11 years made a career change and about to retire in 2 more years and I'll be 55 when I retire , I still got my Class A and Tankers is what I want to do, You inspire me bro....
Most tanker companies in my area offer Friday Saturday off or Sunday Monday….. U do work on the holiday if it fall on your work day but u won’t be working a full day most stores are closed. I am the #1 tanker driver on RUclips
I started out hauling jet fuel for the Air Force, then later propane (local delivery) for a brief while. Since leaving HAZMAT, I haven't looked back. I enjoy the variety and link to economics with box trailer jobs, and I don't miss dealing with fumes or contact with toxic liquids. Agreed with the risk assessment, it's like with anything. Life is short, do what you want and be careful!
I always wanted to do it for eagle transportation but I need more experience and my biggest fear is putting fuel in the wrong tank but I know they’ll train you on all that
My biggest fear is a accident , had a guy parked on the side of the road by my job and tow guys were racing and one ran into him while he was parked whole truck went up in flames unfortunately he didn’t make it
So, tank hazmat and TWIC. Some companies pay for your TWIC or they give you a grace period to get it. Used to be 5 years driving experience (and still should be) but now most companies want 2 and ive seen some take 1. You need the experience in having your road senses and awareness down, maneuvering with high center of gravity, night driving and blind side backing into closed, dark stations. You have to have immaculate attention to detail, this aint pallets this is gallons and any screweup in this industry is expensive. Have a spill leak into a storm drain you could end up in cuffs, a rollover almost gurantees your demise. Just a sample of the many hazards. Most companies are making 100k + but youll be putting in hours. Now (Holiday season) and around May/june (summer driving season) ilare the best times to apply. Good luck.
I just got a interview with them bro lol I think it’s two days otr the rest local but idk is the job cool I read some indeed reviews and they say it sucks
It's reliable money and good job security, bit of a learning curve especially if you're a slow learner, but if you can find a fuel hauler job that doesn't work you 65 hours a week it's a keeper
My thoughts are in line with yours … I’m just more concerned about driving a whole tanker full of gasoline, people don’t understand how important safety is and how much those trucks weigh. It’s still on my mind to change it up a bit … letsss gooo?!!
Man I wanted to haul fuel after my job at xpo but I just got an offer with a local company to clean grease traps…commission pay avg 3-500 a day and the guys at the company make over 6 figure. Dirty job but i think it’ll be worth it
Hauling fuel is the move. The key is to get on with a smaller outfit that will work with your schedule requirements. We have two here in Charleston SC that have guaranteed mon-fri 4 am show once you have a year experience.
@@keykarissa12 times of 10 they say minimum is 2 years experience. But out of assumption, if you know someone working those companies, will vouch for you, and they'll be willing to train you, you can get in there.
Hello I am new to trucking, I was wondering what CLI stands for and what its about, sorry for being a noob, but I do want to learn all parts of the trucking field to further my career, thank you for your content I learn a lot watching your videos.
i haul fuel now monday throught friday i made 111k last year paid holidays and time off. sheetz probaly going to be my next company if i leave where im at they make starting out 37 an hour top pay is 40 an hour and time n half youll make over 100k easily there. just fyi loves/and pilot fuel hauling companys makes less then sheetz. sheets is where its at my boi
I’m hauling fuel and it’s better than food industry. You’re at a certain age where you don’t have to work so hard and fuel hauling is it. I used to haul beer so I know about busting ass
Hazzy gvng 🥶 next month I hit a yr with us foods then I'm out. No more dealin wit their unorganized b.s. Plus, who wants to be in all them kitchens ? ‼️
You mentioned circle k (which is where I’m at) good money terrible communication. I’d say; 1) Gemini 2) circle k Pilot has to do pump jobs (about ground tanks)
Bro I’m 36 ,I work at us foods..I’m done with warehouse I’m looking into getting my CDLS..the company already told me they would hire me once I get my CDLS so I’m looking forward to it..
If gordon foods is union then id go with abf freight and or ups get all your endorsements so you can roll over your pension i believe. Or go to ltl carrier but hey do what makes you happy brotha 💯.. wish you the most success 🙌..
@imanthonytv tankers really dont make that much considering the dangers of hauling a bomb sometimes.. to me the risk outweighs the reward in tankers. You know where the money is at its at ltl come and get it and save your back. Or go to dunkin donuts way easier work for you.. i know food pays well but your back is the most important part of your body to preserve and we all know how easy it is to injure our backs. You put in your work time to go to something that pays the same or close and less work and way less hours..
@cryptonator1988 I hear you brother. You definitely make some good points. I will say that my particular route is sweet. I work 40-44hrs a week. Off weekends paid weekly. Only 6 stops total. My workload isn’t bad at all which is why I’m almost 5yrs in. I also know that I would have to work a lot more hours doing LTL to make what I make working 44hrs a week. I’m also not opposed to hauling fuel. I personally believe fuel hauling provides more stability than LTL. I rarely hear about fuel haulers getting laid off. LTL on the other hand, that’s a different story.
@imanthonytv ohh you have it kush then.. don't leave the grass isnt always greener on the other side. Food pays the most for sure but at what cost to your body. Ltl if you go linehaul you will make 2k plus a week gross not breaking your back. True fuel haul has stability but they also work 60-70hrs a week to get 2k plus a week its insane and most dont wanna pay more then 25-27hr on average i know their are a few that pay 30$hr plus but hard to find if your not in the right area. Also aaa cooper, south eastern freight lines and estes dont lay people off in ltl. Im trying to get on teaming with old dominion they make a lot of money only out 5 days weekend's off build up my senoirity and then bid on a solo run making the same over time.. my wifes a driver but unfortunately ltl companies dont allow pets we have a cat otherwise id team drive with her and really bring home bank.. Hopefully they eventually change their policy..
I’m from California work in food service.. I’m relocating to Dallas Texas in January I have all my endearments I want to get into tanker/fuel .. I’ll have 1 year experience December 2nd .. I make 120k now any company you guys know I can get into wit one year experience and making 100k or more ?
I work for QC. Good company, Good pay but will have you sitting depending on who is dispatching. I have made $2100 bring home pay a few times. I have only been there 3 months.
Good Content as always. Can you dig into the tanker/hazmat lane? Becuase there’s one more big question I have, and it’s about facial hair because a lot of fuel haulers keep telling me that when you do the hazmat tanker jobs, 80% of those who require no facial hair, and no beard. So I still don’t know how true that is. Hopefully you can make a video about it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💯💯🦺
Only reason why I’m doing Otr is to do local fueling hauling. Been had my x endorsement a week after getting my cdl.
I took out my hazmat with intentions of hauling fuel. Ended up doing compressed gas because it was easier to get into and the schedule was mon to Friday. Fuel is good money if ur down with working weekends nights holidays. I'm back doing beer making close to 100k. I find quality of life triumphs the dollar. I'm just a Monday thru Friday kinda guy
Yeah, I feel ya man. I do love my weekends off as well.
Which beer company you work for?
@thanigerian7098 allied out of sylmar California
@@thanigerian7098not trolling you but that's a rhetorical question
Originally, I had intended on trying to get on with a big company like maverick, flying J, or Groendyke Transport… but because I was a new driver, I got shut down. They did me a favor I now do LTL. And the only thing I’m waiting for is to get my top pay. I have my weekends off and I’m home every day if I get some of the line run bids that I want in the future I will make $500 a day no matter everyday. And the one thing I found out by other drivers, who have worked the tankers they lose their weekends because the work schedule keeps rotating. Right now it’s an excellent fit for me. Hooking up doubles and making sure all the placards and weights are right!💰😎👍
you must be talking about linehual. you forgot to mention the senior will take all the runs and left you nothing so you have to work on the dock for less pay with more physical work, not to mention you will be on call. it will take 10+ years to get good paying route, the $500 a day.
@@leepialongfacts ur not lying I’m next up for linehaul but it’s prob gonna be a year
@@leepialong💯
I had my cdl 6 years and fuel haul definitely the best
My pops deliver fuel an makes great money he use to work for Linde I believe that’s how you spell it an now he’s his own owner operator. Fuel industry is awesome even car hauling is great to. What ever you do my guy I know you going to master it champ 💪🏾
No doubt 💪🏾
Got about 3 more months at Pepsi until I hit a year tractor trailer experience, finna use my week vacation to get all my endorsements so I’m ready to dip when the time come‼️ I’m with you bro
Two endorsements you can gain within that week. Hazmat on the other hand it's going to take longer than expected. If you already took your ELDT training your background check from TSA, I wish you the best of luck💯
@@MoStaxxProductions appreciate it fam ‼️
You can get those endorsements in a day if you pass your tests. Even if you fail you can come back the next day and retake them. All you have to do is watch RUclips videos about the questions for each test. Your hazmat you have to have had ELDT training but I found an online company that only charged $25 and it’s all online clicking answers. Got through that in an hour. Your endorsements are all multiple choice answers 20-30 questions each section.
@@user-os3fz1yt6f thank you boss man 👍🏽
sup? did you switch?😊
I done fuel at 3 different companies had to work weekends. Made about 80k at those jobs. Now I do LTL dedicated account and make around 100k no lifting and no weekends with assigned truck. Fuel is dirty job and you have to work weekends and split seat.
Wow I gotta ask you if you don't mind ,when you was hauling fuel what company you work for ? company company company
@@sidetrack7777 Groendyke, Team logistics, and Reliable Tank
Don’t forget some companies you have to work both days and night as well as holidays
Before I even got my CDL I knew I wanted to haul fuel. As soon as I got my CDL. I got my hazmat, tankers, doubles & passenger. I got my twic as well. What I’ve found is that it’s better to have everything you need PRIOR to instead of being in the industry already & THEN trying to go upgrade.
This is a great advice...
I haul fuel and meet a lot of guys that come from food service and beverage delivery.
I used haul fuel...it was cool but..I hated my schedule and to be honest...the money over risk is NOT there! I don't recommend it unless you are there to get some experience! I do LTL now making way more 💰! Weekends off and holidays off
Something to think about...😮
everyone only looks at the money you can make but forgets about the working schedule days/night’s weekends having to work all the big holidays . To me i would rather have weekends off and enjoy life for a little less pay
What's ltl pls
Been hauling fuel for 17 years…. Owner op for 11….. aver 220k a year home every night…..work is there… while everyone is off for holidays, I’m still working..
I have about 20 years experience about half as an owner op but now I’m in the process of going back company driving to get into fuel hauling
I have a question bro… I want to get into hauling fuel but also want a balance life. Being an O/O you have the decision to take weekends n holidays off right? Also what’s the process/qualifications to be an o/o? Lmk pls thanks
Btw I currently have 6 months OTR and No experience in hauling fuel. And about to get my hazmat tanker endorsement. I just want to move into the right steps
Bro I started trucking at 20 years old, did it for 11 years made a career change and about to retire in 2 more years and I'll be 55 when I retire , I still got my Class A and Tankers is what I want to do, You inspire me bro....
🙏🏾
Hauling fuel was originally my plan. I just didn't have the experience at the time.
😂😂😂 strap the bomb on my back and let's get down the road😂😂😂
😂😭🤷🏾♂️
Most tanker companies in my area offer Friday Saturday off or Sunday Monday….. U do work on the holiday if it fall on your work day but u won’t be working a full day most stores are closed.
I am the #1 tanker driver on RUclips
I started out hauling jet fuel for the Air Force, then later propane (local delivery) for a brief while. Since leaving HAZMAT, I haven't looked back. I enjoy the variety and link to economics with box trailer jobs, and I don't miss dealing with fumes or contact with toxic liquids. Agreed with the risk assessment, it's like with anything. Life is short, do what you want and be careful!
Hauling fuel is the best but the hard to get frl I got a call back from dry bulk tanks faster
I always wanted to do it for eagle transportation but I need more experience and my biggest fear is putting fuel in the wrong tank but I know they’ll train you on all that
My biggest fear is a accident , had a guy parked on the side of the road by my job and tow guys were racing and one ran into him while he was parked whole truck went up in flames unfortunately he didn’t make it
Eagle is a great company. And they will teach you everything you need to know to be safe and productive.
Fuel is where is where it’s at just made the move to it and I love it. Not for the weak tho
So, tank hazmat and TWIC. Some companies pay for your TWIC or they give you a grace period to get it. Used to be 5 years driving experience (and still should be) but now most companies want 2 and ive seen some take 1. You need the experience in having your road senses and awareness down, maneuvering with high center of gravity, night driving and blind side backing into closed, dark stations. You have to have immaculate attention to detail, this aint pallets this is gallons and any screweup in this industry is expensive. Have a spill leak into a storm drain you could end up in cuffs, a rollover almost gurantees your demise. Just a sample of the many hazards. Most companies are making 100k + but youll be putting in hours. Now (Holiday season) and around May/june (summer driving season) ilare the best times to apply. Good luck.
Well you definitely have talked me out of the job
@@bigrekodmvhe’s not lying plus smelling those fumes from diesel and gasoline will probably give you some sort of lung cancer
I need 10 more months of experience for a year so I’m going otr for Schneider in the tanker division then I’m gonna haul fuel
Dont do it. Go for another company. Unless you want to make 800 a week.
I need a otr starter company for tanker and hazmat for now so I can finish my year up I’m just gonna have to make the sacrifice 👍
Hauling propane I think average pay starting is 33-35$ and ot after 40 which is like 51.5 do 55-60 hours **American Gas
I just got a interview with them bro lol I think it’s two days otr the rest local but idk is the job cool I read some indeed reviews and they say it sucks
I’m with you bruh. 💯⛽️
It's reliable money and good job security, bit of a learning curve especially if you're a slow learner, but if you can find a fuel hauler job that doesn't work you 65 hours a week it's a keeper
I wanna work 60 hours
My thoughts are in line with yours … I’m just more concerned about driving a whole tanker full of gasoline, people don’t understand how important safety is and how much those trucks weigh. It’s still on my mind to change it up a bit … letsss gooo?!!
Man I wanted to haul fuel after my job at xpo but I just got an offer with a local company to clean grease traps…commission pay avg 3-500 a day and the guys at the company make over 6 figure. Dirty job but i think it’ll be worth it
I quit doing food service. And went to doing fuel i dont regret it at all i should've done it sooner
Yo bro don’t forget about liquid chemical and industrial gas tankers. Also could you do a comparison/pros and cons video?
I told you I have a truck with your name on it 😂✌🏽
😂💪🏾
Hauling fuel is the move. The key is to get on with a smaller outfit that will work with your schedule requirements. We have two here in Charleston SC that have guaranteed mon-fri 4 am show once you have a year experience.
Nice 👍🏾
I’m from Charleston, what are the 2 companies and how much experience do they require?
I want to know because I'm in that area as well. Off N. Rhett🤨
@@keykarissa12 times of 10 they say minimum is 2 years experience. But out of assumption, if you know someone working those companies, will vouch for you, and they'll be willing to train you, you can get in there.
I appreciate your videos man keep up the hard work and dedication 👍🏽✔️
I totally agree with you 💪🏽🫡
You’re fit tough!!! 🔥
Im making the switch from food service to fuel. I start Monday in fuel after 9 years in food service. it's been good but ready for less physical.
Good move 👍🏾
I started in food service now I haul fuel 💪🏽 💪🏽 💪🏽
Fuel hauler gotta work nights and weekends intermodal Is better m-f home by 6 every day easy 75-80k per year
The have day shifts as well.
@@imanthonytv get that twic card ant
I plan on it bro ✊🏾
If I lived where Love’s had local jobs I’d be all over that. Unfortunately I don’t.
Hello I am new to trucking, I was wondering what CLI stands for and what its about, sorry for being a noob, but I do want to learn all parts of the trucking field to further my career, thank you for your content I learn a lot watching your videos.
CLI Transport is just the name of another trucking company. You can google the company for more information. Thanks for watching.
i haul fuel now monday throught friday i made 111k last year paid holidays and time off. sheetz probaly going to be my next company if i leave where im at they make starting out 37 an hour top pay is 40 an hour and time n half youll make over 100k easily there. just fyi loves/and pilot fuel hauling companys makes less then sheetz. sheets is where its at my boi
Yes sir let me know what question you got if is something I know about I will be glad to help
Yeah any company with their own stores u gone have some work
I’m hauling fuel and it’s better than food industry. You’re at a certain age where you don’t have to work so hard and fuel hauling is it. I used to haul beer so I know about busting ass
Fuel hauling is great money
Hazzy gvng 🥶 next month I hit a yr with us foods then I'm out. No more dealin wit their unorganized b.s. Plus, who wants to be in all them kitchens ? ‼️
I was thinking the same thing
I haul fuel and it’s not all that great on my opinion. Been in it 6 years and been thinking bout getting in the food industry
A tanker here in my city exploded and the driver survived no bs.
You mentioned circle k (which is where I’m at) good money terrible communication.
I’d say;
1) Gemini
2) circle k
Pilot has to do pump jobs (about ground tanks)
Which city are u in? I’m trying to get on with them…have over 3yrs of experience
Circle k wants 4 years experience.just applied today and they turned me down bc I only had 2 years otr
@@reezee412you sure it’s 4 years ???? Everywhere else is only 1 year
@@cacacaca2632 yea it's 4.
I Love foodservice
I know a guy that makes killer money driving a small straight truck hauling fuel.
If anybody know any good fuel haul companies I’m stl , Mo , please comment them on here
I’m in stl.Wallis,woco, transwood, groendyke.
@@kwilliams3161 I can’t even find application for Wallis & ima apply for groendyke & transwood wants over the road that’s dead with me I got a family
Bro I’m 36 ,I work at us foods..I’m done with warehouse I’m looking into getting my CDLS..the company already told me they would hire me once I get my CDLS so I’m looking forward to it..
Go for it bro
Can you please tell us about fuel hauling in Arizona that trains
Can you make a video on best fuel companies in Florida you said Gemini, piolet, circle k can you go in depth 💙
If gordon foods is union then id go with abf freight and or ups get all your endorsements so you can roll over your pension i believe. Or go to ltl carrier but hey do what makes you happy brotha 💯.. wish you the most success 🙌..
💯🙏🏾
@imanthonytv tankers really dont make that much considering the dangers of hauling a bomb sometimes.. to me the risk outweighs the reward in tankers. You know where the money is at its at ltl come and get it and save your back. Or go to dunkin donuts way easier work for you.. i know food pays well but your back is the most important part of your body to preserve and we all know how easy it is to injure our backs. You put in your work time to go to something that pays the same or close and less work and way less hours..
@cryptonator1988 I hear you brother. You definitely make some good points. I will say that my particular route is sweet. I work 40-44hrs a week. Off weekends paid weekly. Only 6 stops total. My workload isn’t bad at all which is why I’m almost 5yrs in. I also know that I would have to work a lot more hours doing LTL to make what I make working 44hrs a week. I’m also not opposed to hauling fuel. I personally believe fuel hauling provides more stability than LTL. I rarely hear about fuel haulers getting laid off. LTL on the other hand, that’s a different story.
@imanthonytv ohh you have it kush then.. don't leave the grass isnt always greener on the other side. Food pays the most for sure but at what cost to your body. Ltl if you go linehaul you will make 2k plus a week gross not breaking your back. True fuel haul has stability but they also work 60-70hrs a week to get 2k plus a week its insane and most dont wanna pay more then 25-27hr on average i know their are a few that pay 30$hr plus but hard to find if your not in the right area. Also aaa cooper, south eastern freight lines and estes dont lay people off in ltl. Im trying to get on teaming with old dominion they make a lot of money only out 5 days weekend's off build up my senoirity and then bid on a solo run making the same over time.. my wifes a driver but unfortunately ltl companies dont allow pets we have a cat otherwise id team drive with her and really bring home bank.. Hopefully they eventually change their policy..
@imanthonytv yeah sounds like you like your job id just stay put.. you make bank..
And yes strap it to my back and let’s get this money
💯
I’m from California work in food service.. I’m relocating to Dallas Texas in January I have all my endearments I want to get into tanker/fuel .. I’ll have 1 year experience December 2nd .. I make 120k now any company you guys know I can get into wit one year experience and making 100k or more ?
A lot of fuel companies want you to have experience with liquid tank who does training?
You wouldn’t stay with Gordon and move over to transport when you get tired of throwing cases?
what city you live in
you up in north florida i know that
Are you leaving food service and going to drive for fuel companies
My current situation in food service is pretty good in terms of pay, schedule, route, etc so I’m cool at the moment. Who knows what the future holds?
Can you do a video on quality carrier ?
I work for QC. Good company, Good pay but will have you sitting depending on who is dispatching. I have made $2100 bring home pay a few times. I have only been there 3 months.
@@itskeesh1130 how long are you out for
@@itskeesh1130 are you OTR?
You holding back from fuel its on your mind heavy take the leap out your comfort zone
Do you have to be a none smoker to drive fuel trucks?
Are most fuel hauling jobs local?
Yes
I think they haul jet fuel, that’s a player job.
Bro don't do that
😂
Food service is by far the worst
Facts 😂
Good Content as always. Can you dig into the tanker/hazmat lane? Becuase there’s one more big question I have, and it’s about facial hair because a lot of fuel haulers keep telling me that when you do the hazmat tanker jobs, 80% of those who require no facial hair, and no beard. So I still don’t know how true that is. Hopefully you can make a video about it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💯💯🦺
I’ve never heard that before but I’ll probably make a post about it. I’ve definitely seen plenty of fuel haulers with facial hair/beards.
It’s very much true. You have to be fit for a respirator. Not all jobs require it but I pull tankers and a few guys that started with me had to shave
Im trying to do that now...lol
Driving for AutoZone looks like the next move for me, just gonna do more research