Always had a feeling you'd end up pulling a tanker. I left LTL for KAG Merchant Gas then eventually a private fleet that I pulled for at KAG. Never looked back. Currently $140k a year w/ 401k & pension at the end of my third year driving a truck.
What!?🤣 we’re nearly in the same boat! I knew merchant gas paid well, but I’m finding out you can make that in SPG, too. I hope I’m where you are within my first three years. Congrats on your success!
@@cryptonator1988We're not hiring anywhere in Georgia, but the major industrial gas companies typically pay about the same across the board. Check out these companies to see if any are nearby Linde Air Products Airgas/Air Liquide Messer Matheson When checking out listings, be sure to check that it's for bulk tanker and not gas cylinders/bottles. Most require 2-3 years experience, but I think Airgas will accept someone with just one year.
Good to see you back! I applied to KAG, but they shot me down. I went to the Yellow Academy and got my CDL back in late 2022. I drove for 7 months before they went under. Nobody wants to hire a rookie with less than a year.
Sorry for your luck on that one. I think KAG want a year or two on the experience side, but we’re you able to get with another LTL after yellow went down?
@FreightHauler87 I ended up in another line of work altogether. It's worked out pretty well so far. I'm gonna keep my CDL up to date as a back up plan in case this doesn't work out. You be safe my friend, and keep those videos coming!
Brent!! Glad to see you’re back!! I’ve considered KAG if I ever leave Estes, I’m glad to see you’re back at the videos, hopefully I can learn about them through you like I did Estes!! Glad to see you seem to be happy!!
Good to see you back. I was thinking today about a lot of the truckers I followed hadn't posted a video in a while and I remembered you. Looked you up and BAM, here were a couple new videos! Can't wait to see more!
Glad to see your back, I’ve been checking back now and then to see how you ended up. Sounds like you landed a good gig! hope it works out well for ya, makes me curious about KAG. I’m still at Tyson, they’re still doing me good. Reefer customers don’t know any emotion other than contempt for my existence, no matter how pleasant I try to be 😂
I've been working on Specialty Products side for 3 months now, loving every minute of it. I bumped docks for two and a half years and I wont go back. Stay safe out there from Green Bay WI!
Hey man, congrats on the new job with KAG. I started working for Pilot Flying J, local fuel hauling, back in May this year and this is my 1st time pulling a tanker. I wanted to know some more info about KAG. Can you vape in the truck? Do you go to terminals to pick up different types of gases, like I do with gas and diesel? I would assume they pay by the mile. Do they offer any other pay incentives , like raises, safety bonuses and hourly wait time pay? Looking forward to the next video!
I’ll answer a few of these questions, and I’ll make a video. They have a no vaping/smoking policy. With that being said, who’s really going to know, unless you’re doing it in front of the customer or in front of other company people? We may go to other terminals from time to time, but we mainly pickup loaded trailers from a chemical plant, and transport the product to a customer. We may unload it, the customer may unload it for us, or it could be a drop/hook. If we drop the loaded trailer, we will pick up an empty trailer and bring it back to the terminal. They pay by the mile, but that will vary depending on your location. I don’t remember how much (I think it’s $200), but they pay monthly bonuses, especially if you don’t run over in your clock. We may be getting a raise soon, that’s what I keep hearing. Hourly wait time is $20/hr (if I remember correctly), but you must give the customer 2 hours - because it usually takes 2 hours or less to unload the trailer. If you’re given a load by dispatch, and the load cancels, you’re paid $200 and will get another dispatch.
Hey what's up man I started pilot flying j in August. How do you like it. This job is stupid easy but I'm looking for more money at this point. I hate their new bonus system.
@@infamousy2g1 I’m not sure about the fuel hauling. The chemical side of KAG is good. It all depends on how much you want to work. Some guys stay on the road for weeks at a time, and some guys run 2,000 miles a week. It’s up to you to make what you want to make (almost). If you don’t mind sleeping in the truck a few nights a week, you can make $100k+. If you want to take it easy and run 7am to 4pm, you can still make $85k+.
This is giving me something to look forward to. I’m at Schneider in their tanker division. I just started making videos about my experience here. Been here for almost 3 months. Looking forward to exploring my options after I get my 1 year experience
We hired a guy from Schneider a couple months ago. I believe he may still be running to Canada every week. Not sure. He seems to like it, but I never asked him about Schneider, he just said he worked there. How are you liking it so far?
@@FreightHauler87 it’s a lot of work. And I’m pretty sure I’m making a third of what you make because I only drive 1200-1500 miles a week and I put on a green suit to do the unloads since it’s all hazmat freight
@@Tay.juhWoods Yikes! We have some loads like that, but I haven’t had to pull any so far. I’ve pulled a few corrosive loads, but the customer took care of the unloading. It’s pretty laid back here, I’d recommend it. I think they want a year of exp, but I’m not for certain.
I've always missed pulling tankers. Did it for little over 2 years before coming to LTL. That serge made it fun 😂 I loved going to customers and seeing a line of vans waiting and getting to skip everyone because the tankers always took priority, lol lookin forward to update videos.
my buddy was supposed to go to a Blair ne dedicated kag (food grade) account to NC somewhere & back, he ended up going back to Sysco I told him to look into LGT... OT after 8 or 40? extra pay on stops, detention, tanker washout pay? Hope this one treats you & provides with the correct $$$/miles you deserve it!
Thanks! Sorry it didn’t work out well for your friend. I have no idea what the food grade stuff pays. I’ll update you with the detention, extra stops, and tanker washouts as I get them. I haven’t had to do any of that yet. As for local, especially on the fuel hauling side, I left a link in the description of this video… that’s the guy with all the info on local KAG stuff. So far, so good on my end. I’m getting miles now, so I’m happier overall. Thanks for the encouragement
I drive for Messer North America and am seriously considering jumping ship and going with KAG. I live in Portland Oregon and need something somewhat local. Regional would also be something to consider if i could get home on my days off...I run Nitrogen, Oxygen and Argon.
GReat "get to the point" video!!! I am building time again after letting my CDL lapse years ago. QUESTION :: Will the hire with O tanker exp? and.... HOw long was your training? What is average training. LAST QUESTION :: yOU mentioned 3 terminals or training loacaitons. What are those? Thanks and keep the updates flowing. Even if you are repeating yourself, it is useful cuz we all dont hear it the first time. (That's what SHE SAID")
I don’t remember the other two orientation locations, but I think one of them is in OHIO. I went to Beaumont, TX for orientation. The company will take care of travel arrangements. They will more without tanker experience. I had none when I started. Orientation is one week. After that, you’ll be with a trainer 2 or 3 weeks, depending on location. I was with the trainer for 2 weeks, but I’ve had others say their OJT was 3 weeks. Overall, 3-4 weeks of training. Orientation paid $950. OJT pays so much per day, but I was with my trainer 12 days and made $2,280 (two-weeks/12 days).
You think you'll go back to LTL in your later years or get out of trucking all together.I've got about 7-8 years left but thinking about moving to a daytime 8.5 hour job where I can have a life. I'll be ready to retire around then anyway but want to keep doing something to stay active in my later years ya know. I hear if you sit around doing nothing that just speeds things up😬
I’ve heard the same thing about sitting around doing nothing! Walk a mile everyday when you retire, find a new hobby to stay busy. Keep the brain busy and I think you’ll add years to your life. I’m not that close to retirement, but I’m not completely sure if I’d go back to LTL after having this job. The main reason is because it’s easier doing this than what I was doing in LTL. Can’t get mad about someone taking your miles when you outrank them here. Assigned trucks, no more split seating. Ask me again after a few months, my mind could change.
@@FreightHauler87 Yeah I hear you. I just can't do that away from home for days thing or sleep in a truck for that matter, I tried it years ago and it just wasn't working.I'll probably get out of LH in a few years max and then it's either city or hopefully find something with less hours and working at least half the day in the sunshine😆 I feel like I should be a vampire with the way it is now.
@@JoeSmith-nu8oo you could always go to a truckload day cab. May be easier on you. There’s always a Walmart local driver position that pops up every now and again, too. I’m not sure about the hours.
Hey Chris, really like your videos and have been following you for a short time. Was considering having a go at Estes dock to driver program and noticed in one of your replies you'd mentioned one of your decisions to leave had to do with furloughs/layoffs. If you could would you mind elaborating on that? Also Would you recommend the DtoD program now given the state of things?
The furloughs/layoffs happened at FedEx Freight. I think Estes would be great, especially their dock-to-driver program. You’ll gain experience, and you’ll make a good money.
Hey man, I'm from the Little Rock area too pulling tankers. I've been watching you for a long time. Are you going to do some videos in the future about pay? Are you based out at the terminal at President's Island?
Terminal is in Magnolia, but I’ll sure talk a little about pay going forward. They’ve been trying to get a raise, so I’m sure that will be coming soon.
Are you able to contact a recruiter? I don’t remember if that was an option or not, but I received an email before the phone call. Check your spam folders
I'm interested in some videos man, KAG is hiring in my area but I can't seem to figure out what the specialty products are or the places they deliver. So maybe your videos will help
I have to do a driving test with KAG next Friday and this will be my first driving test for a job. Could you give me some insight on what they are looking for and how the test goes.?
My driving test went like this: I got in the trainer’s truck, and he was connected to a loaded trailer. We made a huge circle, maybe 10-20 miles, then back to the yard to park. The trainer is making sure you know how to drive safely, make turns, back a trailer, pre-trip, and that’s it! The pre-trip is simple, just do what you normally do.
If they require a new physical, you’ll do it before orientation. I don’t remember if they’ll let you keep the one you got or not. Mine was about to expire, so I got a new one.
When you say hauling hazmat and drive home. Being hazmat are you allowed to take truck home at a residential area with that dangerous product? I would think not...
I was just hired to do specialty in irving texas. Are you in texas? I was wondering if you are still liking the position. And are u able to give what your average paychecks or weekly income is there now. And i was told i will be doing acid additives for cement. How do u like kag and the specialty side
I still like it! I run out of Arkansas. Average paychecks have been around $3800 Gross (bi-weekly), but I know more can be made. We have runs that are 2150 miles (round trip), and we have runs that are less than that… more can be made, but I’ve been netting around $1500/week ($3000/bi-weekly). Not bad overall. I’m waiting to see how 2024 ends on the financial side of things, and that will give us all a better idea of what the money is like. Just starting out, I’d say I’m doing pretty good. If you can run 2,750 miles per week, you’ll be fine.
@@FreightHauler87so they told me i have to go to beaumont texas and do orientation. They are going to get me a rental and etc. i was wondering ia that where u went to do safety/orientation and if so where did they have ur hotel at? I guess here they pay .83 a mile plus the drop pay and etc, but i dont think itll be 2000 plus miles. Itll be more like 1700 plus the other incentives but the drivers i spoke to did say u can make a killing if u want to work.
@@longterminvestmentsonly4817 I went to Beaumont, TX, too! The hotel is 1/2 mile up the road from that terminal. Think it was holiday inn, but can’t remember now. It was a nice hotel. Breakfast was provided, and it was good. Lunch was provided at the terminal, it was good. Dinner will be on you. They’ll reimburse you for all the fuel you had to put in that rental car, plus it’s $190/day for orientation.
Mamés it hard to deal with a company that doesn’t answer emails or pick up the phone 🤷♂️ but then you guys get stuck with all this questions with no answers cuz y’all promoting
@@FreightHauler87 Good to hear brother. What works for some doesn't always work out for others is what I tell people, and one terminal can have better operations than the one you have, people make a difference in this job and why be miserable some place just to say you worked there for X amount of years so it looks good on your resume. I don't have time for BS or Stupid people.
Always had a feeling you'd end up pulling a tanker. I left LTL for KAG Merchant Gas then eventually a private fleet that I pulled for at KAG. Never looked back. Currently $140k a year w/ 401k & pension at the end of my third year driving a truck.
What!?🤣 we’re nearly in the same boat! I knew merchant gas paid well, but I’m finding out you can make that in SPG, too. I hope I’m where you are within my first three years. Congrats on your success!
Which private fleet?
What what company is this where at? Do they hire in Atlanta, ga area at all?
@@cryptonator1988We're not hiring anywhere in Georgia, but the major industrial gas companies typically pay about the same across the board.
Check out these companies to see if any are nearby
Linde
Air Products
Airgas/Air Liquide
Messer
Matheson
When checking out listings, be sure to check that it's for bulk tanker and not gas cylinders/bottles. Most require 2-3 years experience, but I think Airgas will accept someone with just one year.
@@cryptonator1988 Kenan Advantage Group
I just came across your page and saw me . I really appreciate that
Finally somebody else doing RUclips from KAG
No problem! I came across you a few months ago and thought I’d give you a shout out.
Congratulations! Glad to see you’re back and doing well. Welcome to the winning team #TankerGang
You know it😂
Good to see you back! I applied to KAG, but they shot me down. I went to the Yellow Academy and got my CDL back in late 2022. I drove for 7 months before they went under. Nobody wants to hire a rookie with less than a year.
Sorry for your luck on that one. I think KAG want a year or two on the experience side, but we’re you able to get with another LTL after yellow went down?
@FreightHauler87 I ended up in another line of work altogether. It's worked out pretty well so far. I'm gonna keep my CDL up to date as a back up plan in case this doesn't work out. You be safe my friend, and keep those videos coming!
Brent!! Glad to see you’re back!! I’ve considered KAG if I ever leave Estes, I’m glad to see you’re back at the videos, hopefully I can learn about them through you like I did Estes!! Glad to see you seem to be happy!!
Thanks! Hopefully I can give enough information to help you make an informed decision. So far, it’s great!
Glad to see you back, I was wandering Wat happened to you..
Glad your back Chris 👍
Thanks 👍
Welcome back Chris!!!
Glad to see you’re doing well brother, keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up!
You, too, Bro! Watch out for them dollies
Shiny side? My truck doesn't have one 🤣
Good to see you back. I was thinking today about a lot of the truckers I followed hadn't posted a video in a while and I remembered you. Looked you up and BAM, here were a couple new videos! Can't wait to see more!
Thanks!
Someone with you work ethic always comes back stronger best of luck
Attitude is Altitude !
I’m gonna remember that.
Very cool
Congrats on the new gig
Glad to see your back, I’ve been checking back now and then to see how you ended up. Sounds like you landed a good gig! hope it works out well for ya, makes me curious about KAG. I’m still at Tyson, they’re still doing me good. Reefer customers don’t know any emotion other than contempt for my existence, no matter how pleasant I try to be 😂
Sorry to hear about the negativity over there, but some people just aren’t happy. I’ll let you know as I go, but it’s going pretty good for me so far.
I've been working on Specialty Products side for 3 months now, loving every minute of it. I bumped docks for two and a half years and I wont go back. Stay safe out there from Green Bay WI!
Welcome aboard! Glad to hear it! Stay safe
Was just wondering last night where you were. Glad you’re back brother! You were missed.
Thanks!
Glad to see you back Chris. Which one does pay more, Chemicals or Gas? Could you make a video on this, Pros and cons. Thank you Sir!
Merchant gas seems to pay more. If it’s offered in your area, I would inquire about it. Chemicals pay well, but I believe Merchant Gas pays the most.
@@FreightHauler87 thank you for replying. One guy working for KAG gas told me they pay more on chemicals, but he wasn't quite sure.
I heard merchant gas drivers were local, making $140k/year. If that’s not true, then I don’t know.
@@FreightHauler87 140K/year is good money, I will check with the recruiter on my areas. God bless you brother.
@@FreightHauler87hey question. Do you have to climb on top of the tanker?
Glad to see you are back. I sure wish you were back at Estes. I really miss your Estes videos.
Thanks! Estes was fun!
It's been a while glad to see you're still at it
Hey man, congrats on the new job with KAG. I started working for Pilot Flying J, local fuel hauling, back in May this year and this is my 1st time pulling a tanker.
I wanted to know some more info about KAG. Can you vape in the truck?
Do you go to terminals to pick up different types of gases, like I do with gas and diesel?
I would assume they pay by the mile. Do they offer any other pay incentives , like raises, safety bonuses and hourly wait time pay?
Looking forward to the next video!
I’ll answer a few of these questions, and I’ll make a video.
They have a no vaping/smoking policy. With that being said, who’s really going to know, unless you’re doing it in front of the customer or in front of other company people?
We may go to other terminals from time to time, but we mainly pickup loaded trailers from a chemical plant, and transport the product to a customer. We may unload it, the customer may unload it for us, or it could be a drop/hook. If we drop the loaded trailer, we will pick up an empty trailer and bring it back to the terminal.
They pay by the mile, but that will vary depending on your location. I don’t remember how much (I think it’s $200), but they pay monthly bonuses, especially if you don’t run over in your clock. We may be getting a raise soon, that’s what I keep hearing. Hourly wait time is $20/hr (if I remember correctly), but you must give the customer 2 hours - because it usually takes 2 hours or less to unload the trailer. If you’re given a load by dispatch, and the load cancels, you’re paid $200 and will get another dispatch.
Hey what's up man I started pilot flying j in August. How do you like it. This job is stupid easy but I'm looking for more money at this point. I hate their new bonus system.
@@infamousy2g1 I’m not sure about the fuel hauling. The chemical side of KAG is good. It all depends on how much you want to work. Some guys stay on the road for weeks at a time, and some guys run 2,000 miles a week. It’s up to you to make what you want to make (almost). If you don’t mind sleeping in the truck a few nights a week, you can make $100k+. If you want to take it easy and run 7am to 4pm, you can still make $85k+.
Good to see you again. I've been looking for new videos.
Glad you like them!
He’s finally back! Glad you’re enjoying it sir
I love it!
@@FreightHauler87 you got me wanting to upload again 🤣
@@KDSTrucking do it😀 everybody wants to know more about the Love’s fuel haulers… especially the DEF loads and the teaming…
@@FreightHauler87 I’m trying to wait til the beginning of the year then I’ll upload . May upload one more before January not sure yet .
Good to hear from you!
Welcome back buddy!!
Thanks!
The homie is back!!
Welcome back. Always love your videos. Im a Swift driver and learning from your videos
Thanks 👍
You are looking and sounding excited! Happy for you.
Watching your experience. I might just come to KAG Specialty. I have Hazmat/Tanker w/experience...Keep those vlogs coming!
I’ll give updates as requested, and try to keep the information coming in. It’s a good place to work so far.
Good to see you back. Best of luck with the new gig.
Hey, thanks!
Great to see you doing well.
This is giving me something to look forward to. I’m at Schneider in their tanker division. I just started making videos about my experience here. Been here for almost 3 months. Looking forward to exploring my options after I get my 1 year experience
We hired a guy from Schneider a couple months ago. I believe he may still be running to Canada every week. Not sure. He seems to like it, but I never asked him about Schneider, he just said he worked there. How are you liking it so far?
@@FreightHauler87 it’s a lot of work. And I’m pretty sure I’m making a third of what you make because I only drive 1200-1500 miles a week and I put on a green suit to do the unloads since it’s all hazmat freight
Maybe 1/3 is a little dramatic: definitely making 2x as much as me
@@Tay.juhWoods Yikes! We have some loads like that, but I haven’t had to pull any so far. I’ve pulled a few corrosive loads, but the customer took care of the unloading. It’s pretty laid back here, I’d recommend it. I think they want a year of exp, but I’m not for certain.
3:00 we basically get paid the same, $33hr + OT over 40
I’m think about KAG can you do a video on how the work is like how many miles and overall info on the work
Will do
Good luck with them..
kag is into everything they haul sysco doubles around here. kinda wild they do so much.
Welcome to TankLife ✌🏽
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing 💯💯💯
Glad you back bro I’m currently working for XPO Logistics I might start a channel , what you edit your videos on
Got a friend at XPO, he likes it so far. I used CapCut
@@FreightHauler87 I love xpo ima drop videos coming soon
Great content bro
Thanks
Damn Chris we miss seeing you in LTL. You hoping around a lot
Finally found my last company, though. It was quite the journey to get here.
I've always missed pulling tankers. Did it for little over 2 years before coming to LTL. That serge made it fun 😂 I loved going to customers and seeing a line of vans waiting and getting to skip everyone because the tankers always took priority, lol lookin forward to update videos.
You, too? I’ve been thinking about tankers for a long time, but I didn’t know how great it really was - outside of hauling fuel.
my buddy was supposed to go to a Blair ne dedicated kag (food grade) account to NC somewhere & back, he ended up going back to Sysco I told him to look into LGT... OT after 8 or 40? extra pay on stops, detention, tanker washout pay? Hope this one treats you & provides with the correct $$$/miles you deserve it!
Thanks! Sorry it didn’t work out well for your friend. I have no idea what the food grade stuff pays. I’ll update you with the detention, extra stops, and tanker washouts as I get them. I haven’t had to do any of that yet. As for local, especially on the fuel hauling side, I left a link in the description of this video… that’s the guy with all the info on local KAG stuff. So far, so good on my end. I’m getting miles now, so I’m happier overall. Thanks for the encouragement
I drive for Messer North America and am seriously considering jumping ship and going with KAG. I live in Portland Oregon and need something somewhat local. Regional would also be something to consider if i could get home on my days off...I run Nitrogen, Oxygen and Argon.
I see they’re hiring for a local fuel hauling position. I’m not sure if that’s what you’d want to do or not
GReat "get to the point" video!!! I am building time again after letting my CDL lapse years ago. QUESTION :: Will the hire with O tanker exp? and.... HOw long was your training? What is average training. LAST QUESTION :: yOU mentioned 3 terminals or training loacaitons. What are those? Thanks and keep the updates flowing. Even if you are repeating yourself, it is useful cuz we all dont hear it the first time. (That's what SHE SAID")
I don’t remember the other two orientation locations, but I think one of them is in OHIO. I went to Beaumont, TX for orientation. The company will take care of travel arrangements.
They will more without tanker experience. I had none when I started.
Orientation is one week. After that, you’ll be with a trainer 2 or 3 weeks, depending on location. I was with the trainer for 2 weeks, but I’ve had others say their OJT was 3 weeks.
Overall, 3-4 weeks of training. Orientation paid $950. OJT pays so much per day, but I was with my trainer 12 days and made $2,280 (two-weeks/12 days).
You think you'll go back to LTL in your later years or get out of trucking all together.I've got about 7-8 years left but thinking about moving to a daytime 8.5 hour job where I can have a life. I'll be ready to retire around then anyway but want to keep doing something to stay active in my later years ya know. I hear if you sit around doing nothing that just speeds things up😬
I’ve heard the same thing about sitting around doing nothing! Walk a mile everyday when you retire, find a new hobby to stay busy. Keep the brain busy and I think you’ll add years to your life.
I’m not that close to retirement, but I’m not completely sure if I’d go back to LTL after having this job. The main reason is because it’s easier doing this than what I was doing in LTL. Can’t get mad about someone taking your miles when you outrank them here. Assigned trucks, no more split seating. Ask me again after a few months, my mind could change.
@@FreightHauler87 Yeah I hear you. I just can't do that away from home for days thing or sleep in a truck for that matter, I tried it years ago and it just wasn't working.I'll probably get out of LH in a few years max and then it's either city or hopefully find something with less hours and working at least half the day in the sunshine😆 I feel like I should be a vampire with the way it is now.
@@JoeSmith-nu8oo you could always go to a truckload day cab. May be easier on you. There’s always a Walmart local driver position that pops up every now and again, too. I’m not sure about the hours.
Hey Chris, really like your videos and have been following you for a short time. Was considering having a go at Estes dock to driver program and noticed in one of your replies you'd mentioned one of your decisions to leave had to do with furloughs/layoffs. If you could would you mind elaborating on that? Also Would you recommend the DtoD program now given the state of things?
The furloughs/layoffs happened at FedEx Freight. I think Estes would be great, especially their dock-to-driver program. You’ll gain experience, and you’ll make a good money.
Why you leave LTL the last one you was at ?
Furlough/Layoffs
How is it
It’s good
Hey man, I'm from the Little Rock area too pulling tankers. I've been watching you for a long time. Are you going to do some videos in the future about pay? Are you based out at the terminal at President's Island?
Terminal is in Magnolia, but I’ll sure talk a little about pay going forward. They’ve been trying to get a raise, so I’m sure that will be coming soon.
i apply two weeks in and nothing no call i just got my hazmat and tankers this week so i can be ready
Are you able to contact a recruiter? I don’t remember if that was an option or not, but I received an email before the phone call. Check your spam folders
I'm interested in some videos man, KAG is hiring in my area but I can't seem to figure out what the specialty products are or the places they deliver. So maybe your videos will help
I’m not sure where your terminal will be delivering, but specialty products are chemicals. Some are hazardous, some are not.
Can you do a video on the breakdown of insurance please? Thanks
Which part would you like me to talk about? I’ve got 28 pages
@@FreightHauler87 lol i guess just the main medical, dental, vision. Co-pays, deductibles. Thanks again!
@@eltigre1374 sure.
@@FreightHauler87 kind of how you did with Dillards. Thanks!
I have to do a driving test with KAG next Friday and this will be my first driving test for a job. Could you give me some insight on what they are looking for and how the test goes.?
My driving test went like this:
I got in the trainer’s truck, and he was connected to a loaded trailer. We made a huge circle, maybe 10-20 miles, then back to the yard to park.
The trainer is making sure you know how to drive safely, make turns, back a trailer, pre-trip, and that’s it! The pre-trip is simple, just do what you normally do.
@FreightHauler87 thanks for the help
@@FreightHauler87 did you do an air leak test ?
@@reshondaalexander7992 trainer did not make me do one
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What happened with your last job?
The 1099, no benefits job?
@@FreightHauler87bro welcome to tank life!! That's a great job!! I work for Sun Coast Resources, the most laid back job
At orientation do they do a DOT physical or can you use your current med card?
If they require a new physical, you’ll do it before orientation. I don’t remember if they’ll let you keep the one you got or not. Mine was about to expire, so I got a new one.
How fast does the trucks run ?
68 mph
Where do you guys fuel at?
Any major brand truckstop, or at the terminal
So you cant use a headset to talk to family and friends?
That’s the rule
@@FreightHauler87 how do they even monitor that?
@@deathatthefeast5326 they dont
So 1 week at orientation. And 2 weeks driving with a trainer?
Yes
When you say hauling hazmat and drive home. Being hazmat are you allowed to take truck home at a residential area with that dangerous product? I would think not...
You have to park at a truckstop, not a residential area
Where are the terminals at?
300 Terminals Nationwide!
@FreightHauler87 hmm none close to me
Do kag help with relocating
Not sure
How many cents per mile are you running at?
65, plus $25 per drop/hook… paid detention, and anything else (I’m not sure if the hourly rate on that)
I was just hired to do specialty in irving texas. Are you in texas? I was wondering if you are still liking the position. And are u able to give what your average paychecks or weekly income is there now. And i was told i will be doing acid additives for cement. How do u like kag and the specialty side
I still like it! I run out of Arkansas. Average paychecks have been around $3800 Gross (bi-weekly), but I know more can be made. We have runs that are 2150 miles (round trip), and we have runs that are less than that… more can be made, but I’ve been netting around $1500/week ($3000/bi-weekly). Not bad overall. I’m waiting to see how 2024 ends on the financial side of things, and that will give us all a better idea of what the money is like. Just starting out, I’d say I’m doing pretty good. If you can run 2,750 miles per week, you’ll be fine.
@@FreightHauler87 ohok cool, thanx for responding
@@FreightHauler87so they told me i have to go to beaumont texas and do orientation. They are going to get me a rental and etc. i was wondering ia that where u went to do safety/orientation and if so where did they have ur hotel at? I guess here they pay .83 a mile plus the drop pay and etc, but i dont think itll be 2000 plus miles. Itll be more like 1700 plus the other incentives but the drivers i spoke to did say u can make a killing if u want to work.
@@longterminvestmentsonly4817 I went to Beaumont, TX, too! The hotel is 1/2 mile up the road from that terminal. Think it was holiday inn, but can’t remember now. It was a nice hotel. Breakfast was provided, and it was good. Lunch was provided at the terminal, it was good. Dinner will be on you. They’ll reimburse you for all the fuel you had to put in that rental car, plus it’s $190/day for orientation.
@@FreightHauler87 ok cool thanx again
They allow pets on truck?
I’m not sure
Enjoy hauling a tanker. I know I did.
So far, I love it
Is this owner op?
Company driver
Are you doing regional or OTR?
Both, but mainly regional
Damn you drive 3 hrs to your job???F that
🤣not exactly. I run the company truck home with an empty - or loaded - trailer, depending on if I’m going out or coming in.
Mamés it hard to deal with a company that doesn’t answer emails or pick up the phone 🤷♂️ but then you guys get stuck with all this questions with no answers cuz y’all promoting
If you’ve put in your application, you may not be a qualified candidate
You right on that but I been driving for 22 years clean record I been around for a few…. Merry Christmas
@@g929rr Merry Christmas! In your case, I’m not sure what to tell you.
What is this? Like 5 jobs in a couple years? Better find a home and stick there
Look, jobs are like women you gotta go through a few to find the right fit😝
I hated job hopping as much as I did, but I’m going to settle down with KAG. This place has been a blessing so far.
@@FreightHauler87 Good to hear brother. What works for some doesn't always work out for others is what I tell people, and one terminal can have better operations than the one you have, people make a difference in this job and why be miserable some place just to say you worked there for X amount of years so it looks good on your resume. I don't have time for BS or Stupid people.