Roadside Work

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by tega365, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. tega365

    tega365 Bobtail Member

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    Hey truckers... I just signed up to this site to get some information from all of you regarding tire work.
    Now I know a lot of the the big name trucking companies have national accounts for tire work, but I am going at a different approach to safety in mind on the road.

    Here's my question...
    I am a tire technician certified through the government... If I were to setup a roadside service truck exclusive to retorquing units, what would be a fair amount to pay for this service? This price would include both truck and trailer. Peace of mind knowing your tires won't fall all. I can provide a receipt for work completed with my certification number as proof of qualification. I'm currently looking into the legal side of this project. Good idea or it'll never work idea? Thoughts please
     
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  3. Macneil

    Macneil Heavy Load Member

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    Re torques are free at most tire shops. That's the problem I see with your business. I'd only go in business to make money, but that's just me.

    On a side note, I am by no means trying to be rude.
     
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  4. tega365

    tega365 Bobtail Member

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  5. tega365

    tega365 Bobtail Member

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    But what if you're on the road when the shops are closed. After hours retorque's are expensive, but this person sitting at an inspection station can do it for a small fee? Yes?
     
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  6. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Not sure how much business you would get. If a truck just needs a re-torque and has to pay for it he will just drive to a tire shop along his way. I don't see a mobile repair needed to just come out and re-torque the wheels.
     
  7. nickstick

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    So. As much as I want you to succeed at this, here is my experience. One time in Kamloops I had to get a tire replaced. When I got back to the yard the owner of the company had wheels being switched from one trailer to another. This included the one I just brought back. The tire guy said wow these lugnuts are loose while taking the new wheel off. Anyways, where I am now I switch trucks a lot. I've gotten tires switched a lot. Then the next day told I'm not on that truck. Left the wheel retorque sheet in the truck. When I returned to the truck, retorque sheet is still in there not filled out. I'm not saying your job is not important, but more or less saying it's not much of an emergency kind of call out. I belive the wheels should be retouqed to be sure but at the same time they're not gonna fall off after 100km of driving. Now if you could change airlines and belts and brake pots or slack adjusters well then sitting at a scale would be not a bad idea. Just remember a trucker told you about it so keep the prices fair.
     
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