i have an interview with a logging company tomorrow for some driving work. it's all local work, probably with set runs each day. i don't want to sound like a complete ignoramous when i go, so does anyone have any hints for me on what i should know/ask when i get there?
(i've probably asked this in the wrong section, so i apologize in advance if i have)
logging trucks ... what should i know/ask
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kaygirl, Nov 11, 2013.
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In Australia? "How big of a rifle do I need to bring to work with me?"
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My mistake, I was thinking eastern Australia.
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rofl ... you're probably thinkin' of tasmania
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If you get to the receiver and they claim your load is showing less than the typical full load weight...
blame it on termites in transit.
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ask if you are being paid by ton,mi or mi/ you can make more if you haul heavy,if they pay all over,weight fines.(dont know how it works down under)
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Is it a real log truck or a semi w/ bunks? Is it in the Mountains? Most times drivers just don't hop in a logger w/out some training.
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I'm not sure how many mountains are in Australia...
Yep, she's over there, not over here.kaygirl Thanks this. -
termites in transit ... check.
pay by km, tonne or hour ... check
no mountains where i live, but some steepish hills that definitely need down shifting to get up.
what's the difference between a real logging truck and a semi with bunks?
the guy i'm seeing know's i don't have any experience with this, so he's obviously willing to train me
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Guess it doesn't matter. Logs are logs. Know how to throw a wrapper and bind your Logs. Off road driving helps,stay away from the edges and load truck has the right of way. Good luck.
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