So I'll be start driving a dump truck for a local construction company.
I'll be hauling into their construction sites.
Any dump truck vets have good advice for a rookie?
Dump Truck Rookie
Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by mightytrucker, Jul 13, 2016.
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Watch for power lines
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And drop axles
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Dump trucks don't stop very well with 24 tons in the box.
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Dump on level firm ground. Drop your air. Oh and the obvious. Make sure your box is down before moving.
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1) If at all possible, dump on level...flat ground.
2) You've got a higher center of gravity than a lotta vehicles due to your load...take curves and turns slow. I've seen a lot of guys come in hot and roll.
3) Watch for power lines.
4) NEVER be afraid to get out and look....check...ask.
5) NEVER be afraid to move your truck and reposition if you're not comfortable with where you are dumping. I don't care if there's a line of 100 trucks behind you waiting to dump....the line will be longer if you lay it over. Safety first!!
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Driving a concrete truck taugh me how to drive a truck more than most of my school did.
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