Some companies like to use you up till you're burned out. Try to use the experience driving trucks to get on with another company that is...
Congrats on the new garbage job. Rear loader, keep your hands away from the edge of the hopper when the blade is coming down. Also watch out for...
Awesome bro...good luck!
You're absolutely correct and you can add Libraries to that list. Around here we're considered essential workers like Police & Fire dept. The last...
To the O.P.............. I'd say go at a speed you are comfortable with, SAFETY FIRST! And yes, the sanitation industry is one of the 10 most...
Makes my knees ache just thinking about that...lol OK for the young bucks in their 20's but working a REL truck by yourself is a nightmare!
Yeah, WM typically loads up the work on its people. If it's a ASL (auto side loader) 1000 stops is doable. But if you're getting in and out of the...
Bummer, keep trying and good luck!
The training is different at every company. But basically you'll usually go out with a trainer to show you the basic functions of the truck, some...
Get the job yet? I love front loader, roll off is too boring IMO, but they both beat slinging trash by hand...lol Hope to hear you're hauling...
WM is losing contracts left & right. Go figure? Not surprised they let good workers go and are known for mismanagement etc. Sorry you had to...
That is awesome....congrats! :biggrin_25526:
Very cool, good luck!:biggrin_25519:
Sorry to hear that....ugh! You're not the first person I've heard WM has passed up for NO good reason. I think they like fresh meat they can...
Yeah, you can see where you need to line up the cart in your spotter mirror with the arm gripper. Or sometimes the trucks have a camera mounted...
Very cool! I think you have a good shot at it! Our City used to do that same type of testing but not anymore. Just a good DMV and your CDL and its...
Sorry I can't help ya, we get a lot of cool fog here in the Summer...lol
X's 2 on better turning and comfort in Volvo & Autocar vs Macks.
Good luck! It would be great to hear you get a job offer soon! :biggrin_25519:
Yeah, I guess I really like FEL because you're a little more busy throughout the day and the time goes quicker. I get out of the truck just enough...
