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Paid CDL Opportunities for Oilfield Trucking
Wyoming Driver Training Academy (WYTDA) offers state- and federal-approved paid CDL training courses for new and existing drivers. Whether you’re interested in becoming a winch truck driver or a kill truck operator, WYTDA is here to help you advance your career.
Starting a Career in Oilfield Trucking
The oil and gas industry is incredibly resilient and offers many opportunities for growth. Oilfield trucking jobs range from $76,166 up to over $100,000, depending on what you haul and who you haul for. Most oilfield trucking opportunities require off-road driving and experience operating manual transmissions.
What You Need to Become an Oilfield Trucker
Job requirements for oilfield trucking vary based on the specific job position. In general, you’ll need:
• CDL A or B (A is more inclusive)
• At least 2-3 years of prior OTR experience
• Good driving record
• X Endorsement (Tanker/Hazmat)
• A flexible schedule
• The ability to pass a DOT physical and ongoing drug screenings
No matter where you’re starting from, WYTDA is here to help you succeed.
Training Opportunities for Oilfield Trucking
WYTDA supports new drivers and those who already have OTR experience. We offer the following paid CDL training opportunities to help you start your career in oilfield trucking:
Introduction to CDL B Driving (for New Drivers)
Our Manual CDL B introduction course is designed for new drivers interested in learning how to drive single-unit water trucks, vacuum trucks, winch trucks, and other Class B vehicles.
Pre-Requisites:
• ELDT theory completion or exemption
• Valid DOT certificate
• CDL permit
• Valid driver’s license
CDL Permit Preparation Class
If you don’t have your permit, we can help prepare you for testing. This 7-hour course outlines everything you need to know to get your CDL A, B, or C permit and what to expect on test day.
Pre-Requisites:
• Valid DOT certificate
• Drug screen
• Valid driver’s license
Introduction to Tractor-Trailer Driving
This paid CDL training opportunity is for individuals new to the trucking and transportation industry, and teaches you everything you need to know about local, OTR, and energy/oilfield driving.
Pre-Requisites:
• Valid DOT certificate
• Drug screen
• Valid driver’s license
What to Expect as an Oilfield Trucker
A career in oilfield trucking is exactly what you make of it. Salaries in this field are consistently high, and we regularly help new drivers secure positions making over $70,000 annually. Oilfield trucking, like any OTR job, can be intense for some individuals, but can be beneficial for those who don’t want to work a standard 9-5 schedule, enjoy the freedom of the open road, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Mapping Out Your Career
WYDTA offers more than just training opportunities. Once you’ve earned your CDL A or B, and any relevant endorsements, we’ll offer job placement assistance, too. There are dozens of job opportunities to choose from in the oilfield industry.
Many new drivers start out as water haulers or frac sand haulers, especially if they don’t have their H, N, or X endorsements. Once you earn these endorsements, you can move up to hauling crude oil and condensate, operating specialized vacuum trucks, or a position more technical, like operating a kill truck or high-pressure pump truck.
Once you have more experience under your belt, you have a better chance of securing a position at a major energy company, like Halliburton, or going the owner-operator route.
Regardless of what type of position you’re interested in, WYDTA is here to help you succeed.
Truck Drivers Wanted—Always
Truck drivers are always in demand. At WYTDA, our entry-level CDL courses are designed to get you on the road to a stable, high-paying, life-changing local career. Companies want our graduates because they trust training that has produced hundreds of reliable drivers.
Learn local. Drive local. Live local. Get started today at WYTDA!