Milk hauling tips and tricks for a new tanker driver.

Picture doesn’t show the real challenge of getting the truck into the bay but if you listen to the person directing you in the bay you will be fine

 

Turner dairy Memphis. I think the company he is referring to is Zimmerman transfer you see them there too . Entrance is basically like your somewhere in NYC

 

I guess what I’m trying to say, even with the ag exempt to help, the miles are still the miles, it’s not like 800-900 mile days are easy to do, especially in todays traffic environment. I’ve been out here over 20 years, running like that daily will do 1 of 2 things, make an old man of you quick, or put you in the ground early. It doesn’t seem like a bad job, but to advertise it as a 3 day work week is a stretch.

 

It doesn’t sound like a bad deal to me, it just seems more feasible to go in to it with an open mind and be willing to overnight them as needed. Also, when the milk is ready I would assume it has to go, so I’m sure the schedule is 24/7/365, I would expect to work weekends and holidays as needed.

 

It's a indian river driver posted videos of that dairy plant in memphis it does look pretty tight place to deliver too

 

Take exit ramps at 1/2 the posted speed.
Safe and steady is the only way to go.
Remember to always stay on the brakes at a stoplight as the surge can push you out into traffic.
You always know when you top the hill/bridge as the load will give a little 'push'.
If the load 'jiggles' around [a lot of light product -or- over loaded] you need to let it shake; fighting that will end badly.
Slow down and use your head and you will be fine.

 

Are you good with being out overnight? If so, I don’t know what there is to be nervous about, I don’t think making those turns in a days time is feasible, but if they’re good with you overnighting then I don’t think it sounds too bad.