I worked for Oil Field Rental in Shreveport. We configured blow-out preventers and valves. Lots of hours but not much money.

Thanks alot man. Great info as always.

Glad to see you got a good gig. I'm about to quit my local job to run my old paid for volvo. Gonna get me own authority, even though most say I'm stupid to do that. If she shiits the bed soon, I'll be in the patch myself.

Hey now, must have missed when you got this gig. Congratulations 🎉 glad to see your back on the $$ and not working 20 hr days . Great news, hopefully this outfit will keep you on . I know you had some setbacks this year. Good luck 🍀 brother ❤

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man it means a lot, big companies have their advantages for sure. Just glad to be getting rest and making decent wages at the same time.

Thanks man! Useful info.

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

No problem!

I’ve worked for Transco out of TX when they were in PA couple yrs ago. They had contracts with Chesapeake Energy. We hauled water and take it to where they are set up or pump it in the pond or containers. Did that for 2 yrs. Good money. We worked 7 days a wk 6am to 6pm. Long hrs.

Dude thank you so much for this post!!! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel...finally!!! P.S. Do most of the trucks have automatic or manual transmissions!!

Yo Bro, great to see you.

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Good to see you too!

Great video

Great content

Overtime is a good rate. 80hr/wk is a mighty shift though.

Hey Robert! Good to see another video. I know the companies that haul that CNG, matter of fact I see them all the time at the Apache fracs we haul fuel to. That’s awesome though, glad all is back to normal. Are you out of Odessa?

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah it’s been nice to get back to some normalcy! CNG is a super laid back job, I’ve been doing 2 loads a night and sometimes 3 depending on the Frac crews. I’m actually running out of Pecos, it’s a little closer to home.

I started off in the oilfiled but know im more so the chemical plant side (Cryo hauler) doing purge jobs and we actually make +/- the same

I am a sand hauler, and I average about the same gross you make, sometimes less and sometimes more, but with much more liability, responsibility, and downside. Under current rates, being an employee like you is better than being an owner-operator. $2,500 net with the company paying part of the taxes, some benefits, and being able to sleep is better than what I am doing. I will get my Hazmat and Tank; I already have a TWIC Card.

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

It’s rough right now, but definitely less stress as a company driver. Having 10hrs of rest everyday and still being able to net 2500 is great. I would net over 3k hauling water but I had to put in 130 hours a week to do that.

@samuelmcgill-rl3lb

8 ай бұрын

I was a former owner operator,I made more take home money driving somebody elses truck, than my own.

@castanovayt

8 ай бұрын

Former B driver, upgrading my license with all endorsements and wanting to work in the oilfields, do you have any recommendations?

@samuelmcgill-rl3lb

8 ай бұрын

@@castanovayt nitrogen, propane diesel fuel, hydrochloric acid is where the money is right now. Just watch the idiots around you, and you will be okay.

@user-jv8rl7uh3i

7 ай бұрын

​@@WeroLocoTruckingcan you still make that much? Seeing non English speakers doing that in the Permian so I'm assuming employers are trying to pay less for labor

Howdy! You think a recent CDL graduate can find work in Midland?

Currently at a mega carrier, lease purchase… (I know). And my 1 year of driving experience is coming up. I have hazmat, tanker, combination and Twic card. But I don’t know where to start. Been hearing around that it would be a good idea to look into the oilfield. But Idk where to start. I guess there are a bunch of different things to haul there? Like sand, water and oil. Of course anyone can search on indeed. But as mentioned in this video. I’ve heard a lot of companies will force you to run illegally. Wouldn’t be an issue for me since I still have a young man’s energy. But I come across some people that say that they left the oilfield. For being underpaid like $900 net weekly. Is there any companies mid cap or even mega sized companies out there? I was also looking into pneumatics too.

@markvolker1145

7 ай бұрын

I have 10+ years in the oilfields and have worked all over the US. If you're not afraid of doing physical work look into coil tubing, frack, or wireline. All pay different but usually have a 14/7, 14/14 or 20/10 schedule. With jobs like that you will work 14-16 hours a day operating equipment and rigging in equipment. Some companies offer travel pay and housing if you live out of town. I will tell you that North dakota pays better than all other fields in the US.

DO I need 1 year expirience driving CDL first also need a hazmat course.. Also what is a twic card ? thank you my friend

Know of any oilfield companies you can recommend? I have my cdl with tankers and hazmat as well as my twic card. 15 months of driving experience

I live in Kentucky and have a Twic card and welding certified, how can I get a job and live at the man camp

Good Evening Bro! I just arrived here in Kermit in hopes of getting a Class A Driver Position. If you have any suggestions please let me know! 10/7/23

Just wandering, as owner operators you're required to have your own tanker or sand hauler?

How many years experience to get to that point? I am in CDL school looking the do it in the oil fields, im from el paso TX. I would love some advice

Hey brother, I am very interested in going into this industry. I plan to pay for own CDL, I have no experience but I am seeking to get in! Please advise!

I got 5 years flatbed experience, whats my best route to a driving job in the oilfield.

You hiring? CDL with everything and wireline experience in WTX so I understand how the patch works

Hello there I am going to North dakota what do i need to get started in your field... thank you

Come to North Dakota... the pay is WAAY better!!

i been driven 8 years i have Hazmat & TWIC Card how can i get on?

Damn! It took so long from when dude first said the numbers would come up on the screen to when it actually did. Almost gave up.

Hey would it be easier to drive to the oil field to get a job there?

Hey bro I’m out here in oral hauling water. I have my hazmat and trying to get into haul crude. Is ur company hiring?

What's the company? I'd be interested in checking them out to go to work for them? Are you in Texas?

Not too shabby.

I would like to get into this, any tips on who's hiring?

I want to apply for your company. How can I apply for a water hauling driver position at your company?

Dam thats pretty good, do you sleep in the truck ? Or so you go home at the end of the day?

I seen your old video saying you make 4k a week was that a different company and was it because the exemption time in tx ?What if you wanted to run over the hours is it still ignored somewhat or they are cracking down on it. also are they taking new drivers who got their cdl (not your company just in general) .. I got mines purposely to get into the oil field for that overtime and work…. And last question is this as an owner operator or company? Hopefully you can get back to be if not no biggie

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I made more hauling water but I had to put in way more hours! Even still I’d gross 4K a week and take home around 3200. This new job I can gross close to 3400 and take home 2500 and that is fine with me! I believe some Frac and cement companies hire with a new CDL, just start applying everywhere.

@user-jl2te1tt5z

8 ай бұрын

​@WeroLocoTrucking do you have Instagram or email How can I contact you

What about health insurance?

What company do you work for

This is in Tx I assume?

Is this type of job available in California?

What’s the name of the company ?

Are they hiring? Seems pretty good 💰

What company you drive for?

What job are you doing in the oilfield I want to work in the oilfield so bad

What Is The Name Of The Company That You Work For?

Benefits?

Is that west Texas or south Texas?

What is the name of your company?

What’s the name of the company you work for

I think I heard you say you'd been in the millitary. Who do you think is disrespected and mistreated more, junior enlisted man or OTR mega carrier reefer driver?

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

I think we live in a time where everyone is disrespectful, seems like everyone is to quick to put each other down. We had camaraderie in the military, we bust balls but it’s known that everyone is needed outside the wire. The trucking industry is a whole other beast.

Did you have to take physical exam before getting hired and getting your CDL?

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Yeah these guys do a physical but it’s not bad. Heel raises, 5 air squats, able to lift 40lbs from the ground, climb a ladder and basic physical examination.

24 percent tax !?

What happened to owning your own truck?

1:33 Redact is the term you are reaching out for.

Why u never say the names of the company's

Are you in west Texas?

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Yeah Pecos!

Texas or North Dakota?

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Not sure man I looked at job postings for North Dakota but didn’t see much up there.

Wow wow wow I am happy for you man congratulations and I should quit my cheap freaking boss I run 60 hours a week gross 1200 and no benefits and he does nothing but bitch, little man problem you know what I mean, I'm 65 drove 46 years so should I quit to work some other place I am great heath as well !

@jimmybeasley6008

9 ай бұрын

Yes

They take $900 off😢 insane!!!!

Nice..but 80 hours a week - forget that.

How the hell are you running over 80 hours a week and still being legal?

@WeroLocoTrucking

7 ай бұрын

The Oilfield exemption only legally requires 24hr reset per DOT, 14•6=84. It is possible, I’m usually maxed out of hours by day 5, reset day 6, then back to work on day 7.

how is 80 hours a week legal?

@zumbi244

9 ай бұрын

"science bro"

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

We do 24 hour reset in the oilfield, then my last day of the week runs partially into next week which is still paid on same check, since I work nights. Also paid half hour everyday for driving to and from yard. Science!

@sewerdawgs

9 ай бұрын

We wrkd 3momths no days off. They will run u to the ground. Be careful.

@kevinb6123

9 ай бұрын

How do they not have to follow the 36 hour reset like the rest of the country? I’ll have to tell that to the dot next time. I only get to work 70 a week

@Mr12time

8 ай бұрын

@@WeroLocoTrucking name of company

Isn’t it great how the oilfield drivers get their own hours of service rules vs OTR Drivers !! Complete BS!!!

My dad born in 1921 never earned more than $10.00 per hr. Lived through the depression, tank commander ww2 Omaha Beach second wave, one of 11 children. He raised 3 kids with one wife, and we lived the American Dream. I did union carpentry at a rate of $60.00 per hr. Never married or had kids, spent my money on cars, boats and women. Typical failure. My point is he always said "it's not how much you earn, its what you do with that money, and especially its what you save.

@andrewsol3099

9 ай бұрын

I feel you bro ,,

@Michaelsmercedes

8 ай бұрын

His experience is totally different than the world we live in today. Diffefent world.

I've been hauling crude oil i west Texas for 20 years gross 75k to125k plus benefits,had some money guys stepped in 2 years ago, bought everything up forced anybody dumb enough to lease purchase a truck and work contract, and a bunch of morons did it.when you can haul fuel, acid,and propane,why would you do that to yourself and your indutry ?

@WeroLocoTrucking

8 ай бұрын

I believe Bridger tried that lease purchase thing years back and it failed. Lots of money has been moving out here buying companies up. I have definitely noticed a reduction in wages the last 9 years.

@samuelmcgill-rl3lb

8 ай бұрын

@@WeroLocoTrucking Bridger went broke before they got a done , but 2 years ago this guy out of mccamey got some financial backing and has a pretty strong foot hold Rick schuler is his name.i can't get these idiots to understand, they are cutting off their nose to spite their face.

How you do 80 hours in a week legally

@samuelmcgill-rl3lb

8 ай бұрын

If you stay within 100 miles of your home terminal, you don't have to run a log book or take dot physical, unless FMCSA changed it .

@shannonhawk1431

7 ай бұрын

Bullshit! You don't need a log but you still have to abide by hours of service

@shannonhawk1431

7 ай бұрын

​@samuelmcgill-rl3lb and you need a physical

@letshuntducks5440

5 ай бұрын

Oilfield only needs a 24 hour reset after 70.. not 36

Does your company start with a C? Lol

@WeroLocoTrucking

9 ай бұрын

Actually yes you can get on with any Frac company with a class C, you can start at fluid end or an EO (equipment operator)

I live in Kentucky and have a Twic card and welding certified, how can I get a job and live at the man camp

@ralphfoster6496

9 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t do it right now but you can just look up fracking companies around and apply

@DaRealRon

9 ай бұрын

@@ralphfoster6496 do they have man camps

What is the name of your company?

What’s the name of the company?