Finding a job in North Dakota usually requires Giving up Something Good for Something Better

Winter is fast approaching and some drivers leave, some drivers arrive, but most stay. Why? Simple! They stay and they arrive, because of the pay. What else would possess a human being with any sort of common sense to endure the hardships of a North Dakota winter? The adventure? The challenge? Well, I guess those aspects also add to the allure of experiencing the best job in North Dakota, but pay is king.

There is no such thing as a guarantee in life, but a truck driver who enjoys life's journey will be a lot happier than the one who's always waiting for arrival to the destination. I've made a lot of money hauling water in the Bakken oilfield, but those riches haven't come without a price. During my first year of success, I took some of my oilfield money and bought myself a 30' pontoon boat.

We enjoyed that boat for a season, but when opportunity came knocking to grow my business, the boat had to be sacrificed. Sacrifice, by definition, is giving up something good for something better. The money I made off the sale of my boat helped me keep my business interests afloat, but it wasn't easy letting it go. This year, we didn't enjoy any boat outings on the lake, but the idea is that the reinvestment of that money will provide for greater luxuries down the road.

Why do I share all of this with you? Well,  just think of the possessions and comforts in your own life that you could possibly do without. Think of how by letting them go, you might be able to use them as stepping stones to a better tomorrow. Your possesions may not be paid for, but letting them go could free up the money you might be needing to set yourself up for success in North Dakota.

The ebook I sell on this website expounds on what I'm talking about here, as well as, how to go about landing a high-paying job as a water hauler here in the patch. You need to look for companies that have deep pockets and a busy work record if you're ever going to find the success I'm talking about.

I want a lot of 'things' that money can buy, but wanting those things and actually doing something about it are two entirely different things. Set yourself a course to follow by purchasing the ebook and then do as I've done. Add in a lot of hard work and commitment and you'll be amazed what the water hauling companies in this oil play can do for the wallet in your pocket.

The most common question Truck Drivers ask me about Hauling Water in North Dakota.

Can I still make good money in North Dakota?

Let me answer this question with a question: Is the earth round? Listen. The earth was believed to be flat for a really, really, really long time. It also took a man with a lot of courage and persistent determination to prove to the world that the earth was, in fact, round. There are still people who have this flat-earth mentality. They believe that there is a scarcity rather than an abundance of high-paying jobs in North Dakota. The realist side of me won't deny the fact that there have been people who have been screwed in North Dakota. As long as there are liars, cheats and thieves on the earth, there will always be stories about people losing their asses in the Bakken oilfield. I've been ripped off myself, but instead of quitting, I kept going. 

I kept going, because I made a choice to listen to the success stories rather than focus on the deterring emotions of my failures. It's easy to allow our minds to doubt the possible, because it doesn't require very much energy and sacrifice on our part. But it's harder to believe the possible, because it strikes a nerve within us that begs the question: Can I do it? If you don't have the courage and determination  within you to keep trying even after you experience one rejection after another during your job hunt, you probably won't make good money in North Dakota.

The challenge isn't finding a good job, it's not giving up until you do. You can still make good money in North Dakota. I know people who are. It's called an oil boom for a reason. The boom isn't over. Job growth in North Dakota is only held back right now by the weather, the limited work force and the lack of infrastructure. Research the news articles about North Dakota's economy and that should be proof enough that the money is there. You just have to stick your neck out and fight for it. That my friend is the hard part. Lucky for you, the ebook I wrote minimizes your risk by educating you on the steps I took to reach this success. 

I've published the steps needed to find the best water hauling jobs in North Dakota, but I can't take those steps for you.

I'm busy running my own water hauling business now. I began as an employee water hauler back in June of 2012 and I wrote everything down during the process of going from a regular truck driver back home to an oilfield truck driver in North Dakota. All of this information was gathered and organized into an ebook that I sell here on this website. I've sold a few hundred copies of the ebook and haven't really marketed the ebook in a big way. A lot of people have accused me of scamming people out of money, but I don't give a crap, because I know the truth of the information I've shared on my blog and website. This information has made me a lot of money and it's yours for only $7.99. I've even hired guys to drive for me who bought the ebook, applied the teachings and landed a high-paying job in the Bakken.

I frankly get bored with the amount of negative and pessimistic whiners who constantly barrage me with vitriol-induced ignorant rage. Haters are gonna hate and there's nothing I can do about that. My hope is that what I've chosen to put out there into the world lands in the hands of those who sincerely desire to change the course of their financial futures. In this volatile nation on the brink of the greatest depression ever known in the U.S. of A, there is still one industry that is booming. The U.S. just recently passed Saudi Arabia as the worlds number one producer of oil. The oil in North Dakota isn't the black crap you find in the sand dunes of the middle east, but instead, it's a sweet light crude that is of the highest grade on earth.

This oils high value is why billions of dollar are being pumped into the Bakken shale by hundreds of oil companies.  They are turning huge profits and right there with these companies are thousands of trucking companies involved in the work of hauling the oil and water from the over ten thousand wells now producing black gold in North Dakota. If you have a cdl with experience and a positive attitude, thick skin and a "don't give up" personality, you'll eventually find a little piece of the pot of gold for yourself. Fail to educate yourself and your efforts may come to naught. Educate yourself with the information in my ebook and you'll be steps ahead of the hundreds of thousands of truck drivers who dream of a better paycheck, but don't know how to get one.

It's true that there are other shale oil plays throughout the U.S., but North Dakota will always have the highest paying jobs, because there will always be a shortage of drivers due to the weather and lack of population. The weather isn't a big deal if you know how to dress for it. I've posted lots of 'free' information on my website to help you gain an idea of what it's like out here, but the most valuable information is in my ebook. Thanks for stopping by and best of luck to you on your path to financial freedom.

Are the Water Tanks in North Dakota half full or half Empty? How you answer this question will determine your Job-hunting Success!

During my quest to find good drivers I have realized there are a couple of things that set drivers apart. The drivers that catch my attention are the ones with assertive personalities. The ones that demonstrate the most confidence in their abilities without coming across as know-it-alls. The ones that don't complain about their lives. The ones that don't complain about their current or previous employer. The ones that don't complain about their current or previous job. The ones that have an optimistic outlook on life and a positive attitude. The ones that are negative or that complain are the ones that I turn down.

If you are on the job hunt, my advice is for you to contact potential employers with a positive message about your skills, work ethic, and any other reason why you're the man for the job. Don't even waste your time sending out your resume unless someone asks for it. Resumes are so impersonal and boring. Avoid complaining about not being able to find a job. Avoid talking about how you are getting screwed by your current employer. Avoid telling them about anything negative in your life. Keep your message positive and upbeat and the amount of opportunities that arise will astound you. If being positive doesn't come easy to you, fake it until it becomes a part of who you are.

Here's a real life example of an email I received from a guy who I am currently in the process of hiring:

Cody, I am emailing you from Maine, no slackers out here. Cold, low wages and hard times and still I work a 72 hour week. I want in Cody, I can tell you mean business. Me, 25 years as a commercial fishing boat Captain (all year,winter too). When things break you fix them there and then, no excuses. Crap flying, platform rolling through 30 degrees and no breaks. Did this from 1985/2010. Retired from fishing now Cody, been sitting in the big chair for the last 3 years(big rig) and i can tell you that is a hell of alot easier then fishing.lol. I am a veteran 1981/1984 USMC, stone cold sober, pass any type of test, not over weight and not lazy. Got children Cody from an Ex wife. Find me a slot, I will work for you. You will have a team player Sir.  Chris, this benefits both of us. Thanks!

And that's how it's done folks!

Here's another email I received from a fellow named Bob out of Colorado... He was one of the smart ones who bought my ebook, "The Best Job Iin North Dakota".

"Great book for anyone interested in truck driving. At first I had no interest in working in the oil fields. I steer clear of anything that sounds too good to be true and therefore I was skeptical about all the money being made in North Dakota. However, after reading Cody's book, I find myself totally sold on it. I haven't driven in 10 years, but I'm so inspired by Cody's success that I'm going to get my CDL reinstated and head up to ND. My goal is to work for a year or two until I can afford to buy a few acres of land and build a small house. Thanks for the words of inspiration!"

North Dakota Water Hauler Wisdom: If you can't see anything other than the view through your windshield, you're probably never going to reach your financial goals.

The driver in this photo might be keeping his attention on the water in his sight glass at the moment I took this picture, but his mind is fixed on the vision of a better financial future for his family. His choice of words handwritten on the back of his vac trailer are from a popular country song sung by Blake Shelton. The imagery in this phrase fills my mind with scenes of warm tropical beaches, pool-side lounge chairs, the smell of barbeques and a life of rest and relaxation.

This is what a man has to keep his mind on as the gruelling, monotonous work of hauling water blurs the days, weeks and months together. There are thousands of men and some women who are making a go of the oil boom in North Dakota. The government hasn't set a heavy hand on the boom yet and so progress in the way of financial gains is turning out millionaires left and right. I'm one of these millionaire hopefuls and have thrown my lot in with thousands of truck drivers who have flocked to the area to fill the thousands of truck driving jobs in the region.

I've mentioned it several times throughout my website and blog posts, but I can't tell you enough how my ebook "The Best Job in North Dakota" can help a driver find a good job in North Dakota. The book doesn't list employers, but it provides the questions a job hunter needs to ask during the job hunting process. It teaches the ins and outs of how water hauling works and educates prospective water haulers about the best water hauling work in the Bakken.

I began as an employee water hauler in North Dakota in 2012 and am now an owner operator with two employees. As my business expands, I will hopefully create more jobs for the hungry men and women in search of employment. I'm not alone in this pursuit either; there are many who arrived on their last dime and now live debt free lives. This work isn't for everyone, but for those who have what it takes, the opportunity is here and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

The North Dakota Oil Boom isn't over in spite of what some are leading others to believe

Listen... the infrastructure and workforce still haven't caught up with the demand and until they do, the Bakken shale will continue to be the biggest oil boom in the country.  People are naturally skeptical and so it doesn't suprise me to hear that the sky is falling, but the only thing falling in North Dakota are the levels of oil and water in the tanks at the wellsites as the trucks haul these liquids away.

The rumors spreading about the end of the boom are coming from the very companies here in the patch who don't want anymore competition. There are more millionaires being made in North Dakota than in any other state so why not become one yourself.

If you're one of the many who are looking for a leg up in life, follow my advice and land a job up here while the getting's good. There are still billions of barrels of oil and water that sit beneath the surface and so long as it's there, companies with mega-bucks will continue investing in the infrastructure required to extract it. This extraction process will continue to support the jobs that have been created and create more and more jobs each and every day.

Our world thirsts for the petroleum that finds its way into so many of the products we consume. This demand will never tire, so turn away from the chicken littles and come work in the greatest boom of the decade!

Dumb water haulers vs Smart water haulers...

Smart water haulers in North dakota don't allow an employer to take advantage of their hard work without fair pay. They know what their skill is worth and expect fair-market pay for hard work. A trucking company takes home anywhere from $60-70 per hour after overhead costs and this means that if they are paying $25 to the driver, they're pocketing the other 35-45 per hour. You have to find an employer willing to share a bigger piece of the pie with the driver. They do exist!

Did you know that a water truck that stays busy throughout the year can earn about $280,000 per year after overhead costs? So this means that after fuel, maintenance, repairs, taxes, insurance, registration, licencing and labor costs, the owner of that truck pockets $280,000. In this scenario, the driver probably made between $60-100k depending on wage. I share this information to help you understand that the owners of the water trucking companies make a lot more money that the drivers do. Nothing wrong with it, because it's the American dream and free enterprise at its finest, but it also means that a driver should never be afraid of asking an employer for a raise, if the driver feels he should be sharing more in the profits.

I understand that the employer is the one who has his money invested in the truck, but I also know that it's the driver who is out there working the long hours, day in and day out in adverse weather and driving conditions. There will always be the unsuspecting employees who get taken advantage of because of their own ignorance, but it doesn't need to be that way. It's true that an employer has the right to offer whatever he wants to offer for pay, but qualified water hauling employees are in high-demand and in short-supply in North dakota right now and don't need to settle for crap wages. There are companies still paying a good wage for good drivers and these are the companies you want to work for.

The oilfield serivice companies that off poor pay have a high employee turn-over rate and this often results in the loss of contracts. If an oilfield services company fails to perform at a high enough standard to meet an oilfield company's fluid hauling needs, it often results in the loss of the contract. More often than not, poor service relates to poor equipment, underpaid employees and the poor management of these resources.

If you're a truck driver trying to get a job in North Dakota as a water hauler, don't settle for anything less that $25 per hour. If the company wants to pay you a percentage, don't work for anyone paying less that 25% of the gross. Gross is after the 20% the leasing company takes, but before the fuel, maintenance, insurance and any other cost the has. Don't buy into the housing scam either. Many companies offer housing as part of the package, but it's usually a complete rip off and less than affordable.

Consider buying my ebook, "The Best Job in North Dakota" and carefully read its pages. Use the questions in Chapter 4 to interview potential employers. The questions are designed to give an employee an advantage during the hiring process. It allows an employee to make an informed and educated decision during the job-hunting process so that they can find the best employers with the best pay and best work. The information serves all levels of truck drivers, but if you already have experience trucking, you're money ahead of the rest.

When you start your new water hauling job in the Bakken Oilfield of North Dakota, you'll be starting at the bottom of the ladder, no matter how long you've been driving truck. You have to pay your dues with each company you work for. This is the norm and isn't going to change. The only way to ensure job-longevity in this field is to do your homework (read my blog, my ebook, etc.). Save yourself time and money by avoiding the driver-mill fly-by-night companies and get in with a company with oilfield staying power.

The best to work for are the ones with the most financial growth potential for their employees (best work, busiest, highest pay, quarterly raises and incentive-based bonuses). Most business models aren't focused on the financial success of their employees, because they're afraid that if they pay them too much, they won't be able to keep them around for very long.

I wish we lived in a world where a trucking company would pay their employees enough to help them get to the next level. The next level is beyond the paycheck to paycheck level. It's the employee driver to the owner-operator level. Could you imagine working a year as an employee driver and then having enough money to become an owner-operator? 

Most water hauling companies think of employees as overhead. This is why so many of them are trying to offer lower and lower wages. Dumb water haulers take these jobs not knowing any better and these companies glut themselves on the ignorant cheap labor. If you have no experience, then you won't have much of a choice, but my advice is for you to get the experience where ever you can get it and then go in search of greener pastures. They exist, you have to find them.

Nobody's going to give you anything for free. You're going to have to blaze your own trail and find your own way, but don't ever let one human being treat you any less than another equal human being. Once your skill level has risen, you need to ask for higher wages and if they don't offer them, move on. I recommend asking your employer for a raise every three months. The worst they can do is say no. There will always be the companies that just look for warm bodies to fill the seats of their semi trucks and won't care if you go elsewhere, because they'll just find some new unsuspecting driver, but there are also the companies that actually give a damn, but if you don't give a damn first, nobody ever will.

If you do ask for a raise, you will need to explain why you deserve the raise. I think every water hauler with experience shouldn't make anything less than $30/hr, but to get this wage, you have to show that your skills and knowledge warrant the wage. Ask for a dollar every three months until you get to the $30/hr wage. This will give you focus and drive to become the best water hauler in the patch.