New to heavy haul

Hi macmanboomer, Congrats, that is really cool. I always wanted to haul heavy equipment through out my career, but it never happened. You'll probably have cool stories to tell your grandkids someday, with all the different stuff you'll haul, and where you go. I did some heavy haul when I worked at the asphalt plant, and the trencher dealer , hauled some kinda big dozers and front end loaders. Nothing very far though, long distance, now THAT is a challenge. Take your time, and best of luck.

 

Haul the screening plants 2-3 times a year. keep a couple of 1" ratchet straps with you. when the plants get "broke in" the conveyor belts stretch you will need to tie them in. If you haul a used plant, make sure they run it. shake the hell out it. rocks hide in all the wrong spots. Happy Hauling.

 

How does the pay work for heavy loads and how do you get in

 

In the bay area(California) we pay our drivers 33hr plus benefits. Some of the local construction company drivers are at 36-38hr. Heavy haul is very hard on the body and very strange hrs but running local makes guys the most money. Work 9 months very hard and 3 months kinda off and on. Couple guys I know are doing 90-100k a year.