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Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? #13978529 04/29/21 01:09 PM
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https://www.nbcnews.com/business/co...gas-station-pumps-could-run-dry-n1265673

I guess when you have 10,000 Americans 65 everyday, most are retiring, you get a shortage in workers. I know the trucking companies swamp Ft Campbell talking with soldiers about driving as they exit the military.

Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: n2ratfishin] #13978568 04/29/21 01:30 PM
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New times. A lot of people flat out do not want to work. juggle

Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: Laker One] #13978586 04/29/21 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Laker One
New times. A lot of people flat out do not want to work. juggle



Wait until those over 45 reach retirement age..........work ethic retires with them

Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: n2ratfishin] #13978603 04/29/21 01:49 PM
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New federal registry identified drivers with past drug and alcohol problems and we lost 60,000 drivers.....go figure!? hmmm


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Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: n2ratfishin] #13978609 04/29/21 01:52 PM
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how long / expensive is tanker truck driving school? Just curious


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Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: fishmagnet] #13978667 04/29/21 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fishmagnet
New federal registry identified drivers with past drug and alcohol problems and we lost 60,000 drivers.....go figure!? hmmm


most people probably don't realize how tight the restrictions are on truck drivers. if you play you will most likely end up not driving...…...

Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: bloo_rainger] #13978682 04/29/21 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bloo_rainger
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New federal registry identified drivers with past drug and alcohol problems and we lost 60,000 drivers.....go figure!? hmmm


most people probably don't realize how tight the restrictions are on truck drivers. if you play you will most likely end up not driving...…...

Yes, and drivers having to use the recently mandated 'e-log' has also eliminated a lot of brain surgeons from the driving population.
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Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: n2ratfishin] #13978690 04/29/21 02:27 PM
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The truck driver shortage is across the board, not just for tanker drivers. For those that don’t know, I switched careers a little over a year ago to drive a truck. I’m home now for a few days while I switch companies. I drove for the company that trained me (Millis Transfer) for a year and with this new company I fully expect to make 6 figures a year. When I google the average age of a trucker before I made the move it said 55 was the average age. I was 55 when I did it. I can’t think of many careers where people are needed to the point that there is no job interview. If you have the credentials and no safety related disqualifications you are hired as soon as you apply.

If anyone is struggling to find a career you could do a lot worse.

Oh, and in my situation I sold off every thing and live on my truck. I use Uber and rental cars when I’m home and extended stay motels if I plan to cook. I literally have no bills other than a cell phone. It’s worked out much better than I expected.

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Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: n2ratfishin] #13978701 04/29/21 02:35 PM
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There is a shortage of truck drivers in almost every facet of driving.

One of our suppliers said they are having a hard time finding delivery drivers to bring our stuff to us.

Of course that is after it had been delivered to them which is not a good situation in it's own right. hammer


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Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: K.D.] #13978755 04/29/21 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by K.D.
The truck driver shortage is across the board, not just for tanker drivers. For those that don’t know, I switched careers a little over a year ago to drive a truck. I’m home now for a few days while I switch companies. I drove for the company that trained me (Millis Transfer) for a year and with this new company I fully expect to make 6 figures a year. When I google the average age of a trucker before I made the move it said 55 was the average age. I was 55 when I did it. I can’t think of many careers where people are needed to the point that there is no job interview. If you have the credentials and no safety related disqualifications you are hired as soon as you apply.

If anyone is struggling to find a career you could do a lot worse.

Oh, and in my situation I sold off every thing and live on my truck. I use Uber and rental cars when I’m home and extended stay motels if I plan to cook. I literally have no bills other than a cell phone. It’s worked out much better than I expected.



I did almost the same but bought a travel trailer and found a nice park to put it in, monthly ran me about 425 and included all but electricity.
over a couple of yrs. it paid for itself in saved motel expenses etc.
don't think I could handle a lot of the "new" rules/regs. they have, electronic logs for one. great job if ya like to travel and have some patience with traffic and if ya stay out and earn the days off 2-3 weeks vacay in first yr. is possible.
I miss driving but not some of the pinheads I had to deal with.


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Re: Shortage of tanker truck drivers, who knew? [Re: n2ratfishin] #13978769 04/29/21 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by K.D.
The truck driver shortage is across the board, not just for tanker drivers. For those that don’t know, I switched careers a little over a year ago to drive a truck. I’m home now for a few days while I switch companies. I drove for the company that trained me (Millis Transfer) for a year and with this new company I fully expect to make 6 figures a year. When I google the average age of a trucker before I made the move it said 55 was the average age. I was 55 when I did it. I can’t think of many careers where people are needed to the point that there is no job interview. If you have the credentials and no safety related disqualifications you are hired as soon as you apply.

If anyone is struggling to find a career you could do a lot worse.

Oh, and in my situation I sold off every thing and live on my truck. I use Uber and rental cars when I’m home and extended stay motels if I plan to cook. I literally have no bills other than a cell phone. It’s worked out much better than I expected.

KD I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Good for you and your situation. Best of luck and be safe.


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