Does anyone here have experience hauling trusses or roller trailer experiance?

kah68 · Sep 13, 2015

BTW I pay my drivers $20+/hr but I am very fussy and if I find they do not pay attention to details, look after the equipment or are not good with the customers they don't last. I expect my drivers to be fussy, like me.

bluerhino · Aug 17, 2024

kah68 said: ↑

I have been hauling trusses for over 25 years. My advice is to learn the regs for O/O loads within your sales region. If there are other drivers ask questions, ask for easier loads until you get used to it. Do they have a dedicated loader man in the yard? If you're the driver and loader it will take a while until you're proficient and efficient at it. Be prepared for bicycles and pedestrians on the shoulder of the road, you will have to stop quickly to avoid hitting them at times. On narrow roads you will need to give right of way to everyone else on the road. Make sure you know your routes well before leaving the yard. Having the customers # is a great idea so you can call and ask about site conditions before you get there. I do a lot of walking into sites when the roads narrow to see when I'm up against. Much easier than getting stuck and breaking truck, trusses or property. Also don't be afraid to tell the end user that you cant land the trusses where they want them but will try your best to get them as close a possible. Some people want you to put them in some wild spots sometimes. There is tons more to cover, send me a p.m. if you need anymore help.

Kirk
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Thanks Kirk for the info i leave in Columbus, OH area looking for a truss trailer let me know. Best Regards

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