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  1. Akdiesel

    lowered truck pics

    Right on. I didn't go through every page but wanted to make sure. Thanks!
  2. Akdiesel

    lowered truck pics

    Does anyone here two heavy with a lowered DMax if so how is it? Looking at another DMax and a big fifth wheel in the future.
  3. Akdiesel

    Coming Back...

    Got the Cummins sold...still thinking about another DMax..just don't know what I would want....thinking LBZ or LMM...looking for a solid DD prefer a truck with a built Trans
  4. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Boots...any suggestions for steel toes and being on your feet for 12.5 hrs a day?
  5. Akdiesel

    Southern Texas

    Wow sounds like a way better deal to buy. Once I get an exact rig location I can really narrow down my search as well
  6. Akdiesel

    Southern Texas

    Thanks a ton for the input. I do appreciate it. I will definitely check those towns out. I will be moving to a rental first and once we get situated using my VA loan to buy a house so I have time but would like to be near the general area I'm buying first. I would assume Corpus Christi or...
  7. Akdiesel

    Southern Texas

    No I will be working a 14 on 14 off schedule so I will only be making the drive once in a while. I will check out La Vernia for sure. I would like somewhere housing is affordable with a good school district and a little but of land. Not talking a huge acreage but maybe 5 acres or less with room...
  8. Akdiesel

    Southern Texas

    Wow! That's a great price. Coming from years in CA my housing prices are a little skewed
  9. Akdiesel

    Southern Texas

    Nice! Thanks. How's cost of living out there?
  10. Akdiesel

    Southern Texas

    Looks like I will be working around Pleasanton area. Any idea on where to live? Wife is a schoolteacher and have a 7 month old son. I know San Antonio is close and Austin isn't much further but would Katy or somewhere outside Houston be worth the drive?
  11. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Thanks guys. I'm still keeping myself open to anything as nothing is set in stone but this should be good and hopefully I will like TX
  12. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    That's awesome! Pretty excited about it. Should be heading out in April for orientation and initial training..maybe after working for a while I will finally get back in a diesel
  13. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Got a conditional offer from Patterson UTI drilling in South TX! Thanks minerigger and Texas Rob
  14. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Yeah I have thought about LE but haven't decided. My GI Bill will pay for me to complete an academy without a dept sponsoring me but idk if that's what I want to do forever.
  15. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    That's what I thought.
  16. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Definitely not encouraging :( Why Employer Don't Hire Vets
  17. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Gotcha. I don't see why you can't be in the oilfield. I know folks that are and colorblind...maybe not in an electrician type capacity but idk..
  18. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    I'm colorblind..don't think they want me electronic-ing anything haha...I've considered the ironworkers or similar even though I'm not a big union guy..but whats apprentice pay like? Thanks for the links! PM incoming
  19. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Yes sir. Meant to write you back. Thanks a ton he was super helpful.
  20. Akdiesel

    Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

    Sure have but it would need to be worth the move or rotational work. I love and miss it but all my friends that always said "come back there's jobs waiting" can't deliver when I need it most. I will look into those two companies. Or if you know anyone hiring I can send a resume.