Expect to work long hours, chain 5 times a shift, able to be outside(at night or day) on your own, watch out for the H2S gas, make sure all valves and connections are good and don't make any spills.

I made a spill. Fresh water spill

The most stressful, was having a list to get done. Sometimes, other drivers were still out, I would call and ask for help. If noone was out, you would have to get it done. Or customer would find another trucking company. I was in the oil patch for 15 years. I've spent long hours getting the job done.

The customer just said dont make the same mistake again. When I first started out, back in 2003. I spilled some water, fresh water.

Working outside and being on your own

Working outside

They never got mad at me. Usually just jokes. I shrugged my shoulders and went to work. They never sounded threatening. Just when they joked about the wrong thing. Yeah, I got mad, but, the boss at the time never got mad at me or yelled. I went to school with the kid, back in the day