Last Updated on 1/5/2022

GENERAL
WHAT TERMINALS/LOCATIONS ARE HIRING RIGHT NOW?
All of our terminals (Houston, Midland, and Oklahoma City) are actively hiring drivers right now.   We are currently short by about 30% across all terminals in order to meet our upcoming contract customer demands.  
HOW quickly can I start?
We can get you started in as fast 3 days.  Just start here and get your new career moving in the right direction.
WHAT do i need to provide to start?
Owner Operators will need to provide:
  • CDL
  • Med Card
  • Certifications
  • Truck Registration/Title
  • Trailer Registration/Title

Company Drivers only need to provide:
  • CDL
  • Med Card
  • Certifications
Are you hiring Company Drivers or Owner operators?
Both, across all terminals.
What doES RAMROD TRUCKING haul?
We service the oilfield, but given the pandemic, we've expanded into General Freight as well.  However, our roots are still in the oilfield.  We have several business lines, including Hotshot (directional downhole tools), OCTG (pipe hauling), and Heavy Haul (OS/OW).  We are hiring for ALL business units across all terminals
QUALIFICATIONS
Is there a minimum age requirement?
No, but there is a 2 year minimum experience requirement (in the same equipment type that you are applying for now.
WHAT Are the equipment requirements?
While we have no specific age requirement on equipment, we will however require you to bring your equipment to the yard so that we can inspect it.

Other than that, the only requirement is if you are a one or two ton straight truck with a mini-float gooseneck trailer.  In that case, you are required to have 40ft of deck space.

For tandems and single axles, we do have trailers available for lease.
What MVR or CSA violations will disqualify me?
If you have any combination of 3 below in the last 2 years, then you will be automatically disqualified from consideration:
  1. Moving Violations (each violation counts as one)
  2. At-fault accident (each accident counts as one)
  3. DWI or DWU

The last disqualifier would be a significant Out of Service (OOS) % relative to the number of inspections.  
What kind of endorsements are required?
Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement.   Other than that, the following would help but are NOT required to work at Ramrod:
  • Tanker
  • Doubles, Triples
  • HazMat
LIFESTYLE
WHat is the average distance of a load?
Each terminal serves a specific oilfield shale with a typical service radius:
  • Houston serves NW Louisiana, GoM (LA), Houston, DFW,  East TX, and South TX.  85% of the loads are within 400 miles
  • Midland serves SE NM, Midland/Odessa, Permian and Delaware Basins.  85% of the loads are within 170 miles
  • Oklahoma City serves Oklahoma, the Permian, the Rockies, and Texas.  85% of the loads are within 600 miles
How about home time?
Because 85% of your loads are under 600 miles (one way), then you can expect to be home and sleep in your own bed every other night (if not more).  For Midland, you can expect to be home every night (unless you like to travel further out - OTR)
HOw many loads will i complete per week?
Given the shorter range of our loads, you can expect to do 3 - 8 loads per week, depending on how hard you would like to work.  
How are we dispatched?
We employ a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) board rotation.  However, to even the irregularities of variety of loads received, we may from time to time, move drivers up or down to even out pay between drivers, assuming all things equal between drivers.
What are the HOURS of Operations?
Oilfield is 24/7, 365, but each business unit is unique.   OCTG (Pipe Hauling) is typically load up during business hours and deliver the next day.  Hotshot trucking is more on demand and can occur at any time of the day.  OCTG and Heavy haul are definitely the more structured and scheduled type of work. 
PAY & SETTLEMENT
How often are we paid?
Drivers are paid weekly on Friday (for the previous week)
How much can i eXpect to make?
This will depend on the business unit, location, and truck type, but below are the ranges.  Please keep in mind that amount of money you make is a direct correlation on how much you want to work.

For Owner Operators:
  • Minifloats gross weekly ($3000 to $6000), netting $2000 to $4500.
  • Tandems gross weekly ($3000 to $8000), netting $2000 to $6000
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For Company Drivers:
  • You are guaranteed a $1200 minimum, per week (regardless of how much you work)
  • You can make up to $3000 per week.

How do we get paid?
For Midland and Oklahoma City, you will receive an eCheck on pay days.
What kind of deductions can I expect?
The typical deductions are:
  • Insurance
  • ELD
  • Fuel Card
  • Fuel
  • Escrow