I was recently asked if I would want to switch positions at my job. Go from running 117k gross tankers to lowbed up to 187k. We are a construction company mostly road work. I’ve done wide loads to 14 ft reefer and flatbed as well as the tanker I’m doing now. I have close to 25 years in trucking. It would be a significant raise in pay. While that is nice I don’t want it being the deciding factor. We go anywhere needed highways state/county roads you get the picture. Besides slowing way down and not getting in a hurry. Taking off slow and easy. What are other things I have to consider if I take the job? I’m sure some of the stuff is pretty top heavy. Anybody with Wisdom want to give advice? They would like to know in the next day or two.
Starting in heavy haul?
Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by RSB34, Mar 17, 2021.
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If it’s local it’s a lot of chaining (physical work) everyday . Also lots of early morning and late in the day moves so the equipment can be on site during the day when they need it.........
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Can suck for down time. Waiting for permits. Not allowed to run at nights or weekends, holidays in some jurisdictions.
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Few people go to work, liking their job.
Best job in the world. Nothing else compares or comes close.
Details and attention are very important. That said, it ain't for everyone.
Like any job, you will work with the greatest and worst guys.
Having a truck speced for, if you're lucky, over speced for the job is the icing on the cake! Only 8 axles here. Your 187K is out of my league. There are some members here doing big truck work. They will be your best info.
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How many axles...? Between your tanker and the lowbed .
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Tankers are three on trailer and 4 on truck. One lift axel each on truck and trailer. Lowbeds are 4 and 4 one lift on the truck. I believe but not positive the one or ones that lift are auto on lowbed. I think one lifts on lowbed. I need to get up and inspect the lowbeds more.
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Liquid is top heavy too..... and it moves .
The weight isn’t that much more , and you got an extra axle.... just have to worry about the height and or width....
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