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Lumping: Some tips?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by mister2, Jan 14, 2011.

  1. Jan 14, 2011 #1
    mister2

    mister2 Bobtail Member

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    I've recently been looking at lumping as a relatively easy job to get, but i've been wondering about some of the details.
    Specifically, i'd like to talk to truckers that come through my area regularly (Eugene, OR) and give them my number so they can call me when they're coming through to unload. What would be the best (read: best, not easiest) way to do that? I was thinking of asking around the local TA stop out in coburg if anybody is unloading local, and offering my services as a lumper. Would that be annoying or unwelcome? How would you like to be approached by a lumper? Would it be best to just appear at a warehouse and talk to all the trucks that come in?
    Also, how much would be a good opening bid? Is it a bartering system, or do i make an offer and get it or not?
    Would it be a good idea to offer to clean rims too?
    Thanks for any ideas.
     
    mister2, Jan 14, 2011
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  3. Jan 15, 2011 #2
    ras1166

    ras1166 Light Load Member

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    I think all truckers going to grocery warehouse get a free rim job with every delivery:biggrin_2559::biggrin_25516::biggrin_2559:
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2011 #3
    skibum_63

    skibum_63 Road Train Member

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    Just not happening at grocery Dist centers. Monday my co. paid $650.00 for a straight pull off at a medical Supply company, near Seattle. And they didn't even blink when i informed them how much they were going to pay.
    Watch out for Acme Lumpers at Redline Medical, Auburn.
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2011 #4
    Alleycat

    Alleycat Light Load Member

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    You might check with the load dock foreman where you want to try this. He may not allow it or you may have to give him his cut.
     
    Alleycat, Jan 15, 2011
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  7. Jan 15, 2011 #5
    chefbob2

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    I would try moving companies.
    You might be able to start your own company and contract with outta state companys that use temp agencys like labor ready.
    Alot of warehouses have their own lumping companys that they derive addityional income from.
    You might be able to post an advertisement on some load boards offering your service.
     
    chefbob2, Jan 15, 2011
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  8. Jan 15, 2011 #6
    Allow Me.

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    Lumping has changed from the old days, lumpers hanging around the front gate looking for trucks to unload. Now-a-days, it's mostly done in house, because warehouses don't want outsiders (you) inside their warehouse. Depending on the warehouse, drivers are allowed to unload their freight, so you would have to line up a driver away from the warehouse and ride in in his truck and pass yourself off as a co-driver. $$$ rate is negotiate. Oh, yeah, if you do the unloading, don't expect any help or equipment from the warehouse, at best, you can use a pallet jack.

    Shining rims is a crapshoot, you just have to walk around and ask drivers if you can shine their rims. Usually between $5 and $7 a rim is the going rate.
     
    Allow Me., Jan 15, 2011
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  9. Jan 15, 2011 #7
    samcro

    samcro Light Load Member

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    Exactly, Allow Me. - It's an insurance thing inside the warehouses, and of course whether it's a Union house or not...
     
    samcro, Jan 15, 2011
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  10. Jan 16, 2011 #8
    N4TWZ

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    got that right!!! lumper fees are rdiculous:biggrin_25523:
     
    N4TWZ, Jan 16, 2011
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