I recently switched from OTR tractor trailer to just a 4 axle dump truck (straight truck no trailer). I'm loving the work but the thing I don't like is I'm not being trained properly so here I am.
My "trainer" told me not to dump on ground that isn't flat, but when I go to dumps the truck is not 100% flat on the ground, it's usually tilted a little bit.
Do you have to bang the tailgate after every dump?
Putting the box up freaks me out, I have a big fear of tipping the #### thing.
What are some tips you guys can give me to help put my nerves at ease? I have no problem getting loaded and what not but dumping really gives me the nerves. Especially when the box is all the way up.
Dumping questions (give me tips) I didn't get much training.
Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Canadianhauler21, Aug 11, 2021.
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Don’t have to bang the tail gate…. It might knock out a little material but it basically just makes noise…….
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you should try dumping with a dump trailer. that pto cant come drown fast enough
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These guys are above my pay grade….
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Thanks for the tips so far guys. I like how everyday is different and don't have to deal with warehouses anymore. Although sometimes it's stressful driving off road on dirty roads with what seem like 15% grades. Went up one yesterday and halfway up my truck stalled. Had to start from 1 and go up.
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It’s happened to all of us, did tri-axle dump trucking years ago, enjoyed it a lot, just too many days out of the year not working. ‘Back spreading’ was fun, did some asphalt, spend most of my time with road bed ‘prep crew’.
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