Breaking into the dump industry

Wow!, I never did any trucking in Colorado and don't have any idea about their economy, but I'm sorry to say that buying two 20k trucks and hiring drivers is a recipe for failure unless you have an inside track to some easy work. I've been in this business all my career and no my share of trucking ( not all of it mind you ), but if you've never been in it before and don't know anyone you've got quite a pair. I can only wish the very best of luck, I hope you succeed, and stay on top of your maintenance and your drivers performance as well as getting paid in a timely fashion. Again, best of luck.

 

Your not going to get any "good" dump trucking gigs unless you know someone, your either going to have to be a cut throat or if you have the money let the trucks sit, also chances are you will be waiting Atleast 90 days to be paid, 40k budget for 2 trucks if you find tractors + body's and convert, but unless your doing the work will cost.


if your other 5 business are doing that good however, it will be one of the greatest tax write offs you can buy

 

I "broke into the dump industry" last may with an 86 freightliner i bought for $8000...made about $10k a month and poured about $3k into every month in repairs alone...but it got me a start & scrimped & saved for down payment on a newer truck (07 pete)...wanted a mach CH but couldn't find one in my price range...since i am not in the shop every other week my profit margin has doubled...my advice-get the newest truck possible but pre-emissions...make sure it has been taken care-look at records & also condition......be pro-active with repairs & maintenance cuz down time is a killer...keep a close eye on your trucks & drivers...pray A LOT!!! Wish you the best

 

Way to go, blessed, that's how it's done! Too many people start out big, lending institutions love to hand out the money, but people quickly find out, that big payment is a killer, and then they can't get out, and dig a big hole. I started with a "cheapie" Western Star, paid it off and and got my Pete too. Funny, nobody wants an "emission" truck. Just like cars, I would never buy a new car. Who thinks up this junk?

 

Does anyone know where a work forum is I'm trying o post dump work in Louisiana for 65 trucks for a year.