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Roll off truck questions

Discussion in 'Waste Removal and Garbage Truck Driver Forum' started by Thetrashnoob, May 31, 2019.

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  1. May 31, 2019 #1
    Thetrashnoob

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    I’m doing some research to see bout starting my own roll off dumpster rental business.
    Is it possible to get a truck that’s too big when starting out?
    A lot of the trucks in finding in my budget are Freightliner/ Mack/ Peterbilt with either 2 axles in the back or some with a 3rd drop axle. My main focus is going to be 15-30 yard containers. Think those trucks would be overkill starting out? I am also considering the future so the capacity for the future is another thing to consider.
    If anyone has any advice/ thoughts feel free to share! I am all about learning in this stage!!
     
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  3. May 31, 2019 #2
    Tombstone69

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    Where are you located ?
     
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    Bean Jr. Thanks this.
  4. May 31, 2019 #3
    Thetrashnoob

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    Central Massachusetts
     
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  5. May 31, 2019 #4
    Tombstone69

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    The guy I work for builds single axle rolloffs, he uses International chassis and a regular hoist(nothing special). They're powered by DT 466 Int diesels and Allison auto. They're good for containers in the10-15k range(material in the can), anything heavier and you can install a lift axle and haul up to 30k. Trucks all have air brakes and require a CDL-B w/ air brake endorsement. He also has numerous other rolloffs and trash trucks, mostly Macks. Located in Jersey, delivers about anywhere this side of the Miss.
     
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  7. May 31, 2019 #5
    Thetrashnoob

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    What size containers can it haul? How much weight? I feel like you certainly need 2 axles in the back. Most of the trucks I’ve been looking at are later 90s early 00 Mack or Peterbilt trucks. But I feel they may be overkill but I’m not sure
     
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  8. May 31, 2019 #6
    Tombstone69

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    Its a regular size hoist. Any size can will fit. A couple I've seen have fold down stops you can use to haul smaller containers. The weight is based on your reg, with a lift axle you can haul 30k easy . Triaxle rolloffs can gross 80k in Jersey, I don't know about Mass. We've got triaxle Macks starting @ 25k$ and up. One Pete. I've used a few, all the hoists are the hydraulic type with 65-75k hoists.
     
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  9. May 31, 2019 #7
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    What do you want to haul?
     
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  10. May 31, 2019 #8
    street beater

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    Theres a company round here that uses single axle with a drop for extra weight. They are small enough for tight areas but can handle most normal loads. The only restriction is they can't haul 40's. Not a bad setup all things considered
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2019 #10
    Thetrashnoob

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    What is everyone paying per ton to dump?
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2019 #10
    street beater

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    Couldn't tell ya now a days. Been out of it for years.
     
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