Aggregate, End Dump, Asphalt, and Construction…

Usually, in the past, the job during the year sucked, and the break was a welcome relief. In fact, it was one of the reasons I did that work, to get laid off. That type of work is incredibly tough on trucks, and many take that time to restore what the previous season did, because a breakdown during the season is not tolerated. I suppose you could do something "down south", but today, I think things are so bad, you'd lose your shirt. In your case, if you went with a dump, I'd get a cheap flatbed. There's always freight for flatbeds. There are some year 'round dump gigs, like grain, but I don't think that pays well, it never did and why these guys have 60 grand in the box.

 

Are you looking to do this as an O/O?

I ask because being self-employed would disqualify you from collecting unemployment.

 

My cousin kept 2 of his trucks busy over the winter hauling road salt the last couple years. If they weren’t on municipal contracts those 2 would’ve been in the yard with the rest of them though. Like 201 mentioned, most of the tractors and trailers, and all of his straight frame trucks were here under the wrench being put back in shape for destruction season. You may find that slack period more profitably spent working on your gear than running it for the rates available. Can work on it cheap then compared to when you’re fighting for shops and parts with an already short season going wide open around you.