loading/unloading trucks for extra $$$

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by attrintal, Feb 11, 2007.

  1. attrintal

    attrintal Light Load Member

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    I heard people say that you can be asked to load/unload at times when necessary (waht the name for this job? I forget what you all called it). I've done this kinda work before and don't mind it. I even kinda like it. so I wonder if you hook up with a company like Roehl and actaully let them know you want to do some of that work to make extra $, if you can. or maybe I'm ignorant here and things do not work that way?
     
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  3. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    The term is lumping. Most companies will pay a decent wage to a lumper, but if the driver lumps it the pay is low. I used to have to tailgate everything for years. I hauled carpet for a long time and had to fingerprint each roll. Anymore I don't want to touch the freight. Just swing the doors and bump the dock. Wake me up when your done. SL&C :happy4:
     
  4. Light Traveler

    Light Traveler Light Load Member

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    Stick with the lumpers. They won't pay you enough for your trouble.
     
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