Time to start Houffing -- new gig at Houff Transfer

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  1. Mar 25, 2026 #91
    MACK E-6

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    Indeed.

    Taking the weight off the fifth wheel is essential to sliding it. In some cases if it’s bound up you’ll have to disconnect from the trailer first so the kingpin contact can bump it loose.
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM #92
    ExtremeUnction

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    I have mentioned before that this place is very serious about taking care of their equipment. Case in point: Today I hauled a 24-year-old trailer, still in service.

    Whenever we swing by the main terminal in Weyers Cave with a trailer in tow, we run it through the trailer shop. The mechanics come out and give it the once-over. They check the lights, the roof, the doors, then they get underneath the trailer and check the brakes, the seals, the brake chambers, the support struts, and anything else that might be an issue. If the trailer is empty, they'll sweep it out.

    If no problems present themselves, they wave you along. But if there's something that needs fixing, they fix it ASAP.

    This may be pretty common in the trucking industry. I've only worked for two companies, and this is one of 'em. And although there was some talk several years ago about Abilene wanting to do something similar, they never did. So it's pretty new to me.

    But the results of their effort and philosophy allowed me to haul a 24-year old trailer today, so that's pretty cool.
     
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  4. Apr 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM #93
    hotrod1653

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    It’s always nice to be at a company that takes care of the equipment and drivers.
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM #94
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    not common at all, I only worked for 1 company that did that.
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM #95
    mitrucker

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    I have spent plenty of time lately getting maintenance and repairs done to trailers that no one else had time for. Strange since my company pays by the hour for such things.
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM #96
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    My company does that at the main yard
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM #97
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    Mine does too. They monitor your post trips. If you have an issue they have a mechanic on site to repair the issue.
     
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