Fuel Tanker Freight For Rookie Truck Drivers: Is It A Good Option?
So, for all the rookie truck drivers who want to get into the driving game to make money right away, driving a fuel tanker truck might be your ticket.
Most experienced drivers would recommend that you do some driving with other trucks first, but usually hauling fuel, chemicals and other HAZ-mat freight pays better.
Depending on where you find work, you have several options. Of course there are the big tanker trucks that most everyone thinks of, but there are also smaller vehicles, shorter trailers, and straight trucks.
The need for qualified drivers in the trucking industry is constant, so you should be able to find driving jobs in most any location, rural or urban.
So if you’re comfortable with as much as 50,000 gallons of flammable and/or explosive liquid sitting in your truck this might be the route for you.
Just remember, this is a lot of weight, and depending on your load and trailer design, the liquid tends to shift.
