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Starting a dump truck business !!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by DGomez24k, Oct 5, 2019.

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  1. Oct 5, 2019 #1
    DGomez24k

    DGomez24k Bobtail Member

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    I’m a young guy looking to start a dump truck business & want to know a few pointers. Any advice is good advice !! Looking to buy a used dump truck but not sure how many miles is too much ? What is the best brand to haul dirt , gravel , rocks Etc ? What is the most reliable brand ?
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2019 #2
    REO6205

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    Where do you live and in what area will you be operating?
    Knowing this will help us give you better answers.
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2019 #3
    DGomez24k

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    I will be working in Texas thanks for commenting.
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2019 #4
    Tx Countryboy

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    Class A or B?
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2019 #5
    xairx

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    How many years of experience in the industry do you have? How many years have you been driving a dump truck?
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2019 #6
    DGomez24k

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    Bro I have at least 6 months experience plan on doing it after a year.
     
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  9. Oct 6, 2019 #7
    DGomez24k

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    I have a class A but I’d rather invest small then go bigger so class b dump
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2019 #8
    201

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    I spent a lot of time in the dump business, there's only so many local jobs for a driver, as a company driver, O/O is extremely competitive. Many of the jobs are by bid and the same guys get them year after year. Blacktop is the best gig for an O/O dump, but good luck. If we can't talk you out of it, there's only one truck I'd do dump work with, and that's an older Mack.
     
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  11. Oct 6, 2019 #9
    Blowcanner1975

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    I'll agree that the most reliable brand for a dump truck is a Bulldog as far as taking off-road abuse. Always figured miles on a dump truck were like dog years, anyway. 500K on a bucket is like 1.1M on a road tractor.
     
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  12. Oct 7, 2019 #10
    OldeSkool

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    I've never ran a dump truck but have thought about it. I had a guy tell me it's not too bad except the trucks give lots of trouble from the abuse and not made to carry all that weight. He specifically said a lot of blown airbags. Anyone know if this is true?
     
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