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Worth the cost of outfitting my truck?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by LoneWolf1016, Jul 14, 2019.

  1. Jul 14, 2019 #1
    LoneWolf1016

    LoneWolf1016 Bobtail Member

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    Been talking to Bulk Transportation about leasing on with them. Gonna cost about $6,000 to get a PTO air compressor installed on my truck. Just wondering if it's worth the investment? Currently running flat bed out of Vancouver, WA grossing about 2-3k a week. Want to get into something more specialized that commands more pay. Right now I am doing the same #### job that guys who can't speak English do. Therefore not alot of pay involved. Basically going broke. Filed bankruptcy last year mostly due to DEF system breaking down. Don't want to quit trucking but gotta make more money!
    Feedback appreciated!
     
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  3. Jul 14, 2019 #2
    x1Heavy

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    I do not have any experience with air PTO.

    We ran off a oil liquid type PTO as long the system has been taken care of there is no reason to worry about reliability. The biggest commandment in dumping anything is that you shalt not lean the truck.
     
    x1Heavy, Jul 14, 2019
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  4. Jul 14, 2019 #3
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I went to their orientation in Buckeye Arizona. Seems like anyone that's been there awhile has been chemically burned.
     
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  5. Jul 14, 2019 #4
    LoneWolf1016

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    Were you signing on as a company driver or O/O?
    Not real excited about getting burned. But they do make you wear the full suit, boots, gloves, goggles hat and face shield. That's got to be a lot of fun in 110 degree heat!
     
    LoneWolf1016, Jul 14, 2019
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  7. Jul 14, 2019 #5
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Company. Company was $70K a year. The suit is ridiculous. I didn't seem like the O/O pay was going to be more beneficial. But I mean some of these guys get wtf burned. And it doesn't take much.
     
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  8. Jul 14, 2019 #6
    frito bandito

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    If you've seen what some of these chemicals can do to flesh and bone you'd WANT to wear all that and more.
     
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  9. Jul 14, 2019 #7
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Well one guy that does the orientation is like a 30 year guy. He knows what he's doing. He got roasted. Like months in the hospital, surgeries, blah.
    The other is the terminal manager like a 20 year guy. Not as severe but your clothing basically becomes one with your flesh.
    You can have my spot.
    Neither was their own fault. A condition created by other drivers.
     
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  10. Jul 14, 2019 #8
    Zeviander

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    I'm currently running asphalt and emulsions with my company. Boots, FR coveralls, hard hat with faceshield... you just get used to it. You move slower and drink more water than you would in "comfortable" clothes.
     
    Zeviander, Jul 14, 2019
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  11. Jul 15, 2019 #9
    RockinChair

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    I don't think I'd want to work around those other drivers.
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2019 #10
    77fib77

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    More often I dont touch a hose. Unless I go west Texas or small non and pops
     
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