Tanker ,Truck Driving Opportunities With Schneider ,National Inc

Tanker truck drivers ,are a unique class of {,fessional drivers. These drivers are ,required to have
specialized skills ,and are subject to a ,higher level of risk than ,most other drivers. As a result ,they are
paid a higher ,level of pay. However, their jobs are potentially very dangerous ,especially if they are
hauling ,gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, chemicals or other ,dangerous substances.
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Commercial trucks can be dangerous ,regardless of the type of freight ,being transported. However,
tanker trucks present ,a unique set of dangers ,such an increased risk of rollover ,crashes. Tankers are
used ,to haul both hazardous ,and non-hazardous loads. Food grade tankers ,are used to haul non-
hazardous liquids ,such as milk and water. Liquids are not stable ,and as a result are constantly sloshing
around ,in the tank. Tankers that haul liquids ,which are less than three-quarters full are {,at risk of|ne
to rolling over. Tanker drivers must ,be especially careful when ,driving on slick roads. They must also be
extra careful ,in making turns and braking. Tanker trucks that haul hazardous freight ,such as gasoline or
other flammable material present ,an increased risk of explosion and fire ,in addition to the risk of
rolling ,over. Fires caused by ,gasoline or other flammable ,materials transported by tanker trucks ,are
able to burn at extremely ,high temperatures. The temperatures can ,be so high that ,they are able to
destroy the structure ,of bridges and overpasses resulting in ,millions of dollars in damage to ,the
infrastructure. That is exactly what occurred ,in a recent tanker accident. This accident involved ,a fully
loaded diesel fuel tanker ,that overturned in Pennsylvania. It destroyed an Interstate-81 overpass. The
accident resulted ,in over 2, 000 gallons of ,diesel fuel being spilled ,onto the wetlands. Fortunately, the
truck driver survived and is ,said to be suffering with minor ,burns. Those drivers who ,would like the
challenge of ,a career in tanker driving might consider ,taking a look at Schneider National. Schneider
has over ,75 years of experience ,in the trucking industry. Currently, they are the ,largest privately
owned fleet ,in the united states. Schneider has been ,a superior liquid bulk hauler ,for over forty years.
Currently, Schneider is offering ,a $7, 500. 00 sign-on bonus ,for tanker drivers. New and experienced
drivers ,are eligible for the bonus. However, they must already ,have tanker endorsement. Drivers must
also ,have a hazardous materials endorsement on their license ,in order to be able to haul ,hazardous
freight. Schneider National {vides training ,for its drivers. This makes it easy for drivers ,to get a tanker
truck driving ,job without prior experience. Schneider has invested ,significant amounts of capital in
specialized {,equipment|gear|ducts. They handle both ,dry and liquid bulk ,shipments. Schneider
currently {vides ,Energy transportation services in ,South Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Ohio and
North Dakota. Schneider is the recipient of the ,Oil and gas Awards' Northeast Region Trucking Company
,of the Year award. Schneider reportedly earned this award ,due to its dedication to the ,expanding
energy markets. They are reported ,to be an industry leader ,within the energy market through
{,innovative|revolutionary|gressive transportation {grams and ,emphasis on safety and sustainability..