Broom recommendations?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by double yellow, Aug 17, 2015.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    you haul a lot of shredded paper?If so then I can see why the brooms brake.I had a couple brk myself from sweeping up that heavy paper.I would suggest going to a janitor supply company.Walmart brooms are designed for household like kitchens same with trk stops.
     
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  3. HorseShoe

    HorseShoe Road Train Member

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    Don't take crap low paying loads like shredded paper and it won't be a big deal. Only thing I sweep out is the broken pallet pieces. And I sweep them right into the dock.
     
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  4. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    I use a straw house broom, they're usually provided by shipping/receiving, if needed it's followed by a push broom I picked up at Johnsons Corner.. Ive had it almost four years now. I take it apart an slip under the bunk, the head, after dusting out goes in a plastic bag however, they do land at the house and break shortly after if allowed.

    You're hard on brooms sir...
     
  5. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    Always one on every thread....even a silly "broom" thread.
    I have two major paper companies in my area...and scrap paper is a pretty good "go home" load from anywhere in the Midwest. As long as the truck makes a little money, and I make a little money---I am going home. Nothing wrong with that.
    And you do not sweep your pallet pieces onto the docks.

    As far as "brooms" go; I have used expensive ones, and I have used cheap ones...have never broken one. So I guess I have no preference or advice.
     
  6. Upright

    Upright Medium Load Member

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    I do that now. Mostly at walmart dcs. I leave all thier garbage on the dock plate. Its thier crap anyway.
     
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  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I think the politically correct term is "little person" lol.
     
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  8. heavyhaulerss

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    my mother in law has a good broom , but I don't ask to use it cause it's her only transportation. :biggrin_25522:
     
  9. Upright

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    Lmao
     
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  10. HorseShoe

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    Read it this time, I said crap paying loads. You even admitted it, saying "little money" and you nullify that with your home time. I do sweep my broken pallet pieces onto the docks. Not everyones a sissy. It's their junk and no1 has ever questioned me
     
  11. White Dog

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