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Best way to get into dump trucking?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by JR80, Dec 22, 2013.

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  1. Dec 22, 2013 #1
    JR80

    JR80 Bobtail Member

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    I have my class A cdl with endorsements. 3 months OTR experience. Looking to get into dump trucking. I have been checking indeed and other sites but not seeing anything about dump truck jobs. I am in the Atlanta area. I guess I will just start writing down some phone numbers I see on the side of trucks that drive by me. Will most of them tell me I need a year OTR experience or anything like that? Don't see how many people with their B license would have all that experience. I don't have any experience in a B truck but how much more difficult could it be to maneuver than a tractor trailer. I know they ride rough. Basically how do I get my foot in the door with a dump truck company? Thanks.
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2013 #2
    Cat sdp

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    You can start with the redi-mix and asphalt plants in your area. Also the larger quarries . Just say the road didn't work out for you . And you want local work....

    There is a lot more to it than size. Weight , center of gravity and off road conditions are just a few.

    I like the construction game..... It's been good to me ....

    Your home every night.
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2013 #3
    pattyj

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    So what is it about dump trks appeals to you?Where you find construction you'll find dumptrks.Atlanta is nice weather wise,I imagine construction jobs are plentiful there.Start calling every construction company tomorrow.I have a brilliant idea,rather then drive around looking for names on the side of the trk,i'll just bet you'll find a lot of contruction companies in the phone book.I drove a dump trk for a few months.
     
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    Shadow Captain

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    I don't pretend to know the construction biz in the Atlanta area but in my area I would try excavating companies that do sewer/septic system work. If you still have the physical capabilities to swing a shovel or pick, they are always looking for a CDL driver/laborer in my area to haul equipment to the job site and do manual labor. Plus most of them train to do some equipment operation. Due to the weight of larger backhoes, you can't legally haul them with a tandem dump and a Class B CDL.
     
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  7. Dec 22, 2013 #5
    OttMan

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    Is it a good pay ?
    it might be a really hard work too
     
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    JR80

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    From what I've heard it sounds like it is tedious work. Driving a short distance back and forth all day. Which would be fine with me. No Idea about the pay. I would be happy with 15 an hour right now. Guess it all depends on the company and what they want you doing.
     
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    OttMan

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    Hey JR80, not so long ago I was thinking about them dump truck too... Because at least I would stay more at home. But I think the drivers do some extra work out of the truck too... If you get into it, keep us posted, I want to read about your experience.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!
     
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  10. Dec 22, 2013 #8
    JR80

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    Yeah I will do that. Merry Christmas to you too.
     
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    MACK E-6

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    Chances are you wouldn't working directly for the plant or quarry. Most, if not ALL of them use contractors.

    That's why a lot of people come off the road.:)

    You're right about that. Dump trucks are real easy to turn over.

    So did I when I did it...

    It wasn't real good to me though, especially in the winter when work grinds pretty much to a halt.

    That's true. But even that comes with a price. The local guys have something the OTR guys don't, a commute. For me that's about a 1/2 hr each way.
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2013 #10
    Cat sdp

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    Aaaaaaah winter lay offs my favorite part. Being an avid skier helps fill the time.


    Some plow / haul snow , I do some fuel work . But that's a hard deal to get into as a new guy.


    The company jobs are the way to go, and that's coming from a " hired truck".
     
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