Questions about truck washes
Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by TravelK12, Oct 7, 2020.
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Industrial strength self serve vacuums with a 20' hose next to the 1st truck waiting to get washed would be a giant plus. Its a giant pain in the rear to get anywhere that I can get my cab vacuumed. And it would serve as a distraction to just sitting and waiting. So far, my truckwash of choice doesnt have them.
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I pay for my own truck washes
I wash once a week
Twice a week in winter keep nasty chemicals used to clear roads off my truck
I like hand wash truck wash. meaning not a lot of harsh chemicals just sprayed on my paint and acid to eat the wax off paint and ruin my polished aluminum.
If it’s a good quality job drivers who take pride will frequent the wash if done with
Quality, reasonable amount of time. 45 min per truck and trailer.
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Word of warning. Some drivers will be offended by this.
Like any industry we have malcontents and bad pigs and down right filthy drivers that give this industry a bad reputation.
I would encourage several cans for trash and cameras in the lots. Unfortunately you could place a trash can right next to a truck and some drivers would still dump the trash on the lot. Cameras to hold the drivers accountable. Nice wide entrances and exits with robust curbs. Drivers will destroy curbs.
Showers would be nice. But that would require a cleaning staff dedicated to that.
$12.00 without a truck wash
$5.00 with a truck wash
Would have to put a timer on showers otherwise some would be in there for an hour or more.
Robust counters in bathrooms as well. Some like to sit on the counters in restrooms and wash their feet in the sinks. -
My humble opinion, freebes wont do a whole lot to pull drivers in, especially hats/mugs. People are always throwing that stuff at us. It just clutters the truck until we eventually throw it away.
But if you really wanted to give something away, go with paper towels, plastic bags, window wipes, interior shine wipes, etc.
The industial vacuum cleaner is great idea too.
Im company driver and they have a washer at the yard. But if I owned my own rig Id probably TRY to get it washed bi-weekly.
Edit: I dont use social media or podcasts. I have a couple apps on my phone I use to help with trucking stuff, also GPS for trucks helps me.
Beyond that, just an old-fashioned paper flyer on a billboard in a shipping/receiving office nearby would get me there before anything on Facebook.Last edited: Oct 10, 2020
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My truck gets washed weekly but to do all of the above seems to be a pretty big hassle versus getting it washed near a truck stop where I can fuel and do everything all at once...
Hitting one of the blue beacons over in Lake Station would be more convenient. -
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My company does not pay for truck washes, only washouts. I get my truck washed weekly, sometimes bi-weekly. I like to look good going down the road. As for freebies, mugs and caps are a nice suggestion! Candy will work too...Halloween is coming up and I can't truck or treat with the kids. I don't do social media, though I probably should, it seems to be the thing. Podcasts, sometimes, mainly sports podcasts...to go back to your truck wash question.......I won't go to a truck wash that looks like hell or has a mud lot. I don't even go to those truck stops. There is a truck was in Matthew's, MO that does not have a paved lot, and has potholes of sitting water if enough rain comes through. That makes getting your truck was counter productive. A presentable looking truck wash, with reasonable prices, will get my attention. The new one in Checotah, OK caught my attention, and it was worth the 67 dollars. They did a fantastic job.
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