Hi, My first choice out of school will be Maverick, Glass division. I am wondering how exactly is glass handled, Are special a frames used all the time, is some glass hauled on flatbeds, step decks, Conestoga?. Consequently, do you carry not only securement for glass but chains, straps for lumber, steel, etc. Also, after I get some solo miles(earn some trust) how many miles could I average in a week. I am aware that I will have lower miles when I first start, (duh). I'm curious as to how often I would cross to Canada, go to N.Y.City. Not worried about Canada or N.Y. really, looking forward to it, kinda, sorta. I am also curious as to how much loads of glass weigh compared to other loads, how many plates a trailer Carry's, how challenging securment is etc. One of the aspects I am looking forward to is the challenge of hauling something fragile like glass, will I need to drive slower speeds? avoid some roads because of bumps?
I am also wondering how often I would get west, I traveled west in the early 80s and have always wanted to again. I am sure I will have more ? but thats it for now.
Thanks in Advance
Brian
questions about pulling glass
Discussion in 'Maverick' started by kidsdad, Jan 6, 2011.
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Good questions kidsdad. I have wonder the same things at times. Hopefully someone will answer them.
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This is a typical glass haulers setup.
shaker1025 Thanks this. -
thanks, one plate per side? ect?. and is that mounted on a step deck?
thanks for info
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I wonder if this account will be going I was hearing that the account for hauling glass doesn't look promising as far as them keeping those account's active.
What will happen to all the driver's that haul glass if maverick does lose these account's?
I haven't seen much posting about anyone hauling glass for some reason. -
I used an luminum set of glass racks.
The fit into the side pckets of trailer.
Yes, you need straps and tarps and lumber and chains.
Some was crated, some was in a sort of "frame".
Another item you WILL need is a good broom.
The glass WILL break "normally".
(it's expected)
Glass loads paid over $3 in 1987. -
3 bucks a mile? that's insane.
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That one almost caused the owner of the company to cancel the contract. -
Medicineman you work for maverick?
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