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Effectively Haven’t been on the boards in just a few years so I assumed I’d begin a brand new thread like my previous one. “The Gas Hauler Thread.” I’ve over 5 years hauling, delivering, and loading cryogenic and compressed gases. They embrace Liquid Nitrogen(LIN), Liquid Oxygen(LOX),Argon(LAR), Liquid Hydrogen(LHY) and Compressed Hydrogen(BHY). I’ve additionally labored for the 2 main producers of those merchandise AirProducts and Airgas. Any questions ask away!
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Cool beans.
I am at Linde in St Paul for final 13 yrs.Union store on final 12 months of contract.It is a good dimension plant however do not produce CO2 or hydrogen. We run 24/7/365We’re at present at 32 drivers however they need 36+ and it is a wrestle to get and retain certified drivers.We service about 400+ accounts in 9 midwest states and can cowl for Chicago and KC, and sometimes Colorado.It is fairly chill so far as operating what you like. We have got driver supervisor. Some need native 8 to 10 a day. Others need 12 to 14 w longer journeys.We’ve got 2 otr drivers who run 5 and are off 2 every week. In any other case everyone seems to be residence each day.I do 1 or 2 layovers per week and max my hours to round 65 common weekly. About $140K this yr.We do get pleasure from the winter challenges for five months a 12 months however most simply mark off in snowy circumstances. They do not take poor choices frivolously and you’ll be canned for an accident.After 49 winters right here I simply roll regardless of the climate.Upkeep is a problem.Making an attempt to maintain rigs up and authorized just isn’t straightforward as everyone seems to be going through the identical.
The one factor I might advocate to newer driver pondering of coming into the cryo discipline with a producer is to do your homework on the financials of your chosen firm.I will retire subsequent 12 months and have been investing in firm inventory for 10 years.15% of my pay and has returned over 4000percentAfter my OTR wanderlust I checked out what would offer for my future greatest whereas nonetheless doing what I like..driving, and cryo was my selection.Humorous factor this truck drivin factor..I nonetheless get pleasure from driving each day.