Hopper, Dump O/O's & Drivers

Obviously there are options available but How much would a replacement tarp cost for a 43x 102?

 

I was in Tulsa today, diesel was $2.69. Too bad I wasn't in my truck! Back in our area of southern Ks, it is in that $2.89 area.

 

I'm going to guess somewhere in the $400 range?

That's just a tarp by itself, not sure how much more installation would be. We've replaced our own before, not difficult, but it takes at least 2 able bodies to hoist it up on to the trailer. A loader with an aluminum extension ladder laying in the bucket to support the tarp works even better for lifting it up there.

 

Looking arounnd at trailers so I figure lets look at worst case scenario.....Say it needs a new tarp and tires......... Just running some numbers in case I need the loan for a little more than the price of the trailer itself.

Saw an 89 Timpte on T-paper..... Old yes but what is there other than traps , tires, brakes and tarps that could be worn on it. Figure buy a less exspensive one to start. Run it 2-3 years sell it and put a down payment on a new/er one if need be. Kinda like my truck. better to have the money in the bank than have new big payments.

 

http://www.vegsource.com/talk/madcow/messages/1001422.html

 

at $8-850 /ton we never used a lot of blood meal in our ration,plus you had to introduce it real slow or they would just refuse to eat it alltogether. we only fed it to the high group(80 lb./day)or more.just could never justify the cost,but some dairys swore by it.

 

wow you learn something new everyday, thats pretty intresting. Since you fella's have a pretty open discussion going on in here, as owner operators, do you prefer an older truck with a mechanical engine or a newer truck?

 

End dumps are heavier than hoppers, and lose you a ton or more cargo per load. They're hydraulic, and require a wet kit installed to the PTO on your truck (you'll have to buy it and have it installed). As it was said before, they need overhead clearance to unload. And they need near level ground and low wind conditions to unload, or they can tip over and take your tractor with it.

 

I need info on getting my NM permit. Have looked everywhere but do not see an application anywhere. Found KYU but not NM. Help Please. Thanks