As some of you all already know, I have a class A, but was looking into finding a class B job. I found one at Ready Mix. I am suppose to go there at noon tomorrow.
Here's my question..... I am used to nine and ten speeds. What's the operating range on a cement mixer? It's probably going to be a little six speed right?
I'm sure they'll show me what to check for my pre and post trips, but what all do I check in addition to the usual?
I hear it's tough on your back etc. just driving a mixer..... how do I alleviate that?
Any other advice/tips I would greatly appreciate, because I KNOW I am heading into a completely different ball game tomorrow. I am also staying here at working at the motel for the next two weeks......Going to be a rough two weeks..... a LONG two weeks.
Cement trucks.........
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by prisonerofthehwy, Apr 24, 2008.
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A lot of them are auto's now.. If it is a front loader don't stop to quick at a red light or you will burp out concrete on the road. Speed your drum up before you stop that will help keep from burping also. The drivers seat puts you in the middle of the road. Takes awhile to get used to that. Pick up your tag axle before you turn. One good thing if the contractor is a pain in the butt, you can knock him over with the shoot or fill his boots with concrete. ooops
Once you get used to multi tasking. You will be backing and swinging your shoot at the same time, plus controlling the discharge rate. A good driver will lay it even and they will not have to drag the concrete. I always worked my shoot back and forth and laid it out nice and level.
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