I don't know if it's they don't want to work, I'm not sure they know how to work. Face the facts young'uns, when us old timers leave so will our great work ethics, our know how, and our common sense. It all goes with us. You best find an old timer to befriend, maybe taking fishing and cook for um so they stick with ya. Without us you're in big trouble.

[quote=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.

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.

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.

Trucking isn't easy. Ive been doing it most of my life. Its sad the quality of driver that is out here today. Its as if when you fail in all others walks of life you can still be a truck driver. Trucking schools do not train drivers properly. Recruiters lie almost continuously to get you behind a wheel of there company. Recruiters may work for 6 or 7 different companies. They will lie because once you are in the truck they get there commission. KD is correct about making a decent living. I make 6 figures with my company and im home every week. I am also almost 63. Im leaving in 3 years if I make it that long. Are

As far as training for a tanker. It requires a test at the DMV. once you get the endorsement you can drive a tanker legally. But driving safely is a different thing. Fuel haulers are paid by the load. They receive a percentage. So the more loads you deliver the more you make. Its pretty much just like rock and sand trucks. But the underlying question is do you want to haul fuel and have to push it to make money. Fuel tankers have baffles. That keeps the fuel from sloshing. Milk tankers have no baffles. It's like a thermos. Milk tankers are a totally different animal.

If you are seriously considering driving a truck talk to an experienced driver first. There are different routes to get your CDL. But remember this. Your first 2 years are going to be the worst. You have to pay your dues. After that you can be selective in who you work for. An example is Walmart is hiring drivers starting out at around $83,000 a year. But you will need 2 if not 3 years experience. Then to make that 83000you will work damn near your full 70 hours a week.

If you are single its a great way to bank money. Do as KD is doing. Live out of your truck. Do you 34 hour restart on the road. Rent a car and go sightseeing. When you go home for a week stay with family or get an extended stay hotel room. But if you are married it will take its toll if you do not have a very strong marriage. Its not an easy life. You drive all different hours every week. Some companies do not pay layover or detention pay. Or get you home very often. If you go for an interview. Interview them to see if they are a fit for you. Then go to a truck stop and try to find one of there drivers. Don't ask him his name. Just tell him to be honest with you. If you talk to a recruiter be very cautious. Once again ask every question you can think of. Write down questions so you don't forget them. Or find an experienced driver to help you.

Didn’t you sell Toyota’s before K.D.?