Would You Drive a Concrete Mixer truck?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2024
- Hey guys, I’d love to address some things,
1. I wouldn’t wear a seatbelt because it would get in the way of my driving since I sit at the edge of my seat, but after reading the comments regarding this topic on my last video, I started putting my seatbelt on because it’s the laaaaaaw, but not only that, I realized I need to be a better influence to those watching my videos so thank you for those who left a comment, it opened my eyes for the better.
2. In my job, mistakes are always being made, I think I can say this is the case with any job, so please be patient with me as I’m learning as I go. I’m lucky to be in the field I’m in as I feel I’m learning things that others my age wouldn’t learn until years for now, so I’m always analyzing and reflecting from every mistake made, big or small.
And I very much value the comments you guys leave me, I learn alot from your own experiences so thank you to those who have always left a comment!
That being said, this video and next weeks video contain clips of me not wearing a seatbelt but Ive changed that as of this Monday back at work after reading comments.
also, ive decided on a Gopro since it will be easier to still bring you guys content and as well allow me to do my job correctly.
Thank you guys again for always tuning in… say “BANANA 🍌” in the comments if you read this far, I want to see if people do read the descriptions, have a great weekend!
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I am a retired concrete driver out of Chicago. I drove for 34 years. If there’s anything I could help you with is safety is the most important part of your job I have tinnitus because when I first started, I did not wear hearing protection and there’s ringing in my ears that will never go away, you need that seatbelt. It is very important it will save your life. Never go near a pump without safety glasses on I don’t want to sound like a old guy but the longer you drive you’ll see the most important thing is to take care of yourself, I really enjoy your videos
Tinnitus can be annoying
Sorry but what about the job is noisy enough to cause tinnitus?
I am on day 5 of 38 treatments for Tinnitus. Google TMS therapy in your area and see if your health insurance will cover it.
@@douglasrho5619 A car engine can be above 85db which at prolonged exposure will cause damage. Better safe than sorry.
Dang man.. I am working like a normal guy... Worked all my life.. since age 15 in hard labor... And of course I didn't think at the time... I just thought like a average joe... This great looking female just popped up on my page.. seem her video some time ago think I was going to watch it.. but just left it... So from your honest opinion.. as of now I pretty much got everything settled... But I plan to just invest into houses rent them and let that do it's wom thing for the long run... I have heard many many things.... I've seen opportunities and left them.. wanted to do barbering but I see it's just so much competition... Another is painting cars want to learn that.. but I see it does take time and perfection.. but that is a 100 work house 24/7.. just build a house for paint and so on.. does not matter if it's raining at your own pace and time.. anywho I worked in construction for a longggggg time.. now am 23 turning 24 this July.... Want a stable job where I can say man I am super happy driving here enjoy my day to day job.. and be someone in life opportunities are endless..
The cutest and sweetest concrete truck driver I've ever seen.
I agree... She is a pretty young natural lady..
Go girls Go ==== Allez les filles !!!! Salutations du Canada
30 + year driver here…Your doing a great job…Just remember never be in a hurry even when people are rushing you…Safety first and foremost..Keep up being you and you will do great
Well said! I’ve definitely learned to not feel pressured with cars and people, thank you for your comment! Happy Sunday
@@lexflowaz , Always keep the wheels on the ground where they have grip and always remember to arrive safely, whether at the customer, on the construction site or, more importantly, back home safely. Speed, haste and hurry have no place in this job. Because that's where most mistakes happen. I speak to you from experience, I have been on the road in over 35 countries and have covered almost 5,000,000 kilometers in all my time. By the way, you're doing a great job, a man's job so to speak, and you don't have to hide behind this male profession. You deserve my respect, and I do, and I also find you very likeable and I think you have a strong will and character as well as charisma. I wish you a safe journey at all times, including no emergency-free driving on all your journeys. ;-) ♥
@@lexflowaz
One more request to you: be careful when handling the concrete and its additives, I actually come from the construction industry, have a bricklaying and concrete construction apprenticeship behind me and later switched to the truck driving profession. Cement and its additives can sometimes trigger allergies in people if these substances come into contact with bare skin. You should know that the skin is the largest respiratory organ, not the lungs as most people assume. For this reason alone, take precautions to avoid becoming ill at some point. Greetings from beautiful Upper Franconia in Bavaria.
From Tomlinson Ready Mix 💯%
@Pietro2012new although great with the advice it actually helps a lot of people that work in construction, welding and so many jobs done by a lot of heros and very down to earth professionals. I hope you all are doing well. I'm sure this videos from Lexie are bringing this somewhat unknown for so many specially the customers and hey, we are all customers of someone every day. Thanks Lexie Flores. Keep up the good work and DO take care.
I've been driving a mixer for 35 years now. Got a couple more to go. It's not that hard, just takes common sense, which unfortunately is in short supply nowadays. You're doing a great job Lexi be safe and keep the rubber side down.
I've been driving over the road for 25 year's and I could drive that truck, but I would have to be trained on how to do the rest of the job.
Don't sell yaself short man, that job isn't as easy as ya think, I'm just saying💁♂️
I have to say, this first time ever i seen a woman do this sort of job. Respect.
This girl is ADORABLE. She is awesome. Great job . Who would ever think she is a concrete truck driver
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It's great to see a young woman with a serious job and having fun at the same time.
You're definitely the prettiest mixer driver I've ever seen ! 😍
You are not a bad influence Lexie, it's for your safety. On the contrary, your enthusiastic approach to your work is contagious and inspiring. Don't listen to people who tell you that you are not going to be successful just because you didn't pursue a Degree, you do what you think works the best for you. BANANA!!!.
I started driving a mixer a month ago. Love it so far. Driving loaded and unloaded is a crazy difference. You're a badass for driving a manual .
Not sure how your videos popped up on my feed but I have the upmost respect for you on choosing to work in the trades. Being in construction myself I've always respected woman who choose to be a part of this field of work. Keep up the great work be an inspiration to others.
She's a knockout. Keep up the good work. Being as positive as you seem there's nothing to keep you from Ur goals
this person is so happy to just be working and its good to see.
She is one gorgeous lady, beautiful smile, hard working, I have nothing but respect for her, keep up the good work. :)
😂that moment when i decide to step away from my phone to get water from the fridge and Lexie says "...the vibe brator is my frrriend..." 😂😂😂😂
Shoulda unplugged it! 😂
"So my car isn't turning on" 😂I'm growing to be quite a fan of this channel. Thanks for all the great content!
I like how much pride you take in your work and the joy you bring to it, rain or shine. I inspect and test construction in Tucson, AZ. Part of my duties entail pulling concrete samples and making test cylinders, so I am familiar with what you do on a daily basis. I wish more of the concrete truck drivers were like you. I think it would bring more fun and positivity to the job sites. Keep up the great work! 🤙🏽👷🏻♀️❤
I'm a mixer driver in Colorado and have to drive in the snow a few times but I love my job! Keep up the good work Lexie
20 year's in a front discharge mixer we always called them fins inside the drum. SRM concrete. Middle Tn. Love the video Lexy !!!
What a treat to have Lexie show up to deliver your concrete. You are a bad A$$❤️❤️
I like your attention to detail! That’s what makes us safe on the road also! Thank you for sharing your story!
Them mixer trucks have an extremely high center of gravity and are more prone to rollovers, even so more than 18 wheelers from what I’ve heard and seen! Much respect to you for doing such a job!
And add the rotation and speed of the drum.... it can actually make the truck even more prone to a rollover when cornering
It’s actually not, it’s pretty safe from what I’ve heard…that’s why they drive around with the drum turning so that the center of gravity remains as low as possible meaning the concrete constantly mixing by the drum spinning won’t keep it from sticking to a particular side of the drum and cause nueve weight. So therefore by spinning the weight is distributed evenly as possible.
@@TxMx214 That's not true. Not safe at all unless you are driving empty with no load.
Higher Slump concrete will be pulled up the side of the drum by the fins
as they rotate, increasing the forces to one side of the truck. Being
more fluid in nature, it will also react quickly to changes such as sudden
braking or sharp turns on a roadway.
Lower Slump concrete is thicker in nature and will be pulled farther up the
side of the drum by the fins, thus significantly increasing the forces to one
side of the truck.
@@TxMx214 "heard" wrong
Yeah I've driven a big tanker trailer and now drive a ready mixer and I can confidently say I felt way safer in the 53 ft tractor trailer. Not that I'm scared driving a mixer it's easy to get used to and feel for it, but it's definitely less stable than the tractor trailers.. plus with the boosters down, those pop and yall can easily roll, I heard stories of a girl she was 19 and her booster tire was low but went for one more load and never made it home.. truckers are the blood cells of the country. Tbh you straight up do drive for yourself and everyone else on the road, you don't know what that means unless you're a trucker, people drive way more stupid around trucks than other cars
Lexie you should be so proud of yourself doing this type of job at your age. You take so much pride in your job and the truck😎Dave H
I've been thinking about it and now seeing you had has made up my mind to get my CDL. Thank you
Great job Lexie and a great video to match. We need more people like you in this world to make it a little bit more warmer. Drive safe.
9:35 Do not use spray paint, unless first, you sand the rust spots. That way the paint will cling to bare metal. There is a saying: "Rust never sleeps." If you cover the rust with spray paint, the rust will continue to eat the metal.
Thank you for that knowledge, i knew it felt wrong just spray painting over it 😂 good thing I held back.. I’ll make sure to look up the correct way to do it, enjoy your weekend thanks again!
@@lexflowaz wire wheel and get some decent paint for it. Done that a couple times on a few vehicles in the NorthEast. Also, respect for driving stick! Have a 6 speed Wrangler I bought 4 years ago on purpose and love it. Kinda know it's less steal-able cuz no one knows how to drive standard anymore in the US.
Excelente contenido Lexie soy de México del estado de Nayarit siempre pendientes de tus contenidos saludos
You’re so nice 👍 😊
@@lexflowazsand to the metal be sure to put etching primer on the metal then regular primer before the paint so it will last longer 😉
They are called Auger blades. Great videos! Your one of the few that i watch the entire video! I enjoy the content.
Flight. There are flights on an auger.
I just turned 46 and I've been trucking over the road for 25 year's. Driving that truck would be easy but doing that job for people like me would not. My son on the other hand has been driving one of them for almost 10 year's and if he was here here he'd say, ROCK ON!!!!!🤟
Be careful out there, and they’re called “fins”.. -National Ready Mix Irwindale driver
Is national hiring rn ? I applied and haven’t heard anything back. I also called but haven’t had any luck with them.
@@raymond_0023 always hiring. I applied 4 times before I got hired 🤣
Bro apply at Robertson ready mix they are everywhere and have great benefits. I’m a independent field mechanic and talking to their drivers they’re always hiring
@@tutivaz I did bro. I applied like 3 weeks ago. I called at least once a week since I submitted my application to ask for an update but they always said that they’re not hiring until June.
Love how you take care of your equipment.
I did drive a concrete truck like 20 + years ago...only for a short period of time. And i drove a truck for about 3 to 4 years total. Glad you young ladies are also taking such jobs. And you are a very pretty truckdriver...😘
I live in Massachusetts and have only been to Cali a few times. I most recently went to stay near Manhattan Beach to go to some concerts and it was so pretty there. When you were talking about being in a new area and how it’s exciting is how I felt when I was out that way ~
Oh also I’m so hyped on these longer videos!
interesting watching this from new zealand. most concrete trucks here have plastic chutes that have steel frames, also we reclaim concrete by putting it through a washing process which saves a lot of money. great video's you are creating!
I think you do a very good job. I have been there and done that. You learn something new every day. I always called the flights inside the drum (fins) .
Lived in California for many years now in Arizona with IBEW 640 electrical union. Did all the concrete around my house second driveway and just really enjoy watching your videos
Ibew 332 here, not anymore. Now im driving trucks. I got 100% disability rating from veterans and just living a stress free life still making good money.
United Steel Workers here.
I've just begun schooling for CDL-A. I plan on driving semi's, but I'm also open to driving other trucks, including a mixer. Thank you for your content as always!
I just read your follow up.
SEAT BELTS:
My wife and I both operate heavy equipment loaders, dozers and such.
Like you she complained the seat and belt makes it hard for her.
I schooled her of the importance.
I couple years ago her co-worker complained the same then one day she rolled the dozer off a hill.
Had she had on her seat belt, the ROPS (Roll-over protective structure) would have saved her.
She left behind three children under the age of 10 yr's old.
That was a heads up for my wife to wear her seatbelt.
I'm now retired but every day she goes out that door, I worry.
She now has 6 years to retire, that's 6 years I have to worry.
Can't get enough of your beautiful voice, especially towards the end of your sentence, always look forward to your next video, keep up the great work ❤️❤️
just wanted to start off by saying you’re a baddie !! I love your ambition and work ethic ! I came across one of your tik tok videos the beginning of this year and you inspired me to get my CDL as well. my dad has been a truck driver for over 20 years and never would I have thought of getting into the same profession but you showed us that anything is possible ! im currently in trucking school and your videos motivate me to keep going 😊 I’m also from the IE area , hope to see you in the road in the future ! safe travels 💕
Omg hi! Thank you for all the sweet compliments ❤️and omg that’s so good, I’m happy to hear you’re also getting ur license! My dad and brother both got their CDL as well and I never thought I’d get mine but I’m so happy I did and I’m sure you will be so happy you did too! I’m actually so happy to read this comment, I wish you so well on your trucking journey and if you ever have any questions about anything or even just wanna hangout I can give you my number 💕💕💕it’s just so cool to find a girl around my age getting into the same thing so I’m so excited for you 😭😭😭🙏
@@lexflowaz ahhhh so happy you seen my comment 🙈 thank you so much ! & yesss girl id appreciate that sm ! 💕 it def is exciting and scary at the same time but seeing you kill it out there makes me so happy!
Thanks for sharing! I follow a lot of concrete channels.. I was always curious about the life of a mixer driver. I grew up in El Monte all those areas are familiar.. I’m hitting that sub! 👍🏼
Been driving one for 5 years now ,Love it ❤
Good for you. You know your art and respect the equipment. Your boss must enjoy having you around. Safe travels.
I'm so jelly of the guy that gets to spend the rest of his life with you ☺️. You are really beautiful and amazingly hardworkin
Been watching your vids, you are awesome! Like to see the different cities you get to visit daily and we get to see them. Also tienes una energía que es tan raro para ver moras de estos tiempos como tu, mucho respecto para ti mujer y tu carnal se mira que es muy buena persona contigo y la amistad de la familia es lo mejor en esta vida 😊
Good on you! Keep working hard, learning and kicking you know what! The world is yours!
Hey mija it's cool to see the next generation of truck drivers and how you are a proud one from knowing your craft but in your tool la trokita!....God bless you keep up the good work ✌️
"BANANA🍌" Great content! You are a fast learner, even more importantly, you want to learn. As a fellow class A CDL driver, I couldn't be happier for you and the journey you're on. Thank you for taking us along with you!
I drove about every kind from in my 20's to my late 60's. Mostly Macks but occasional Corn Poppers and Oshkosh with Rex chain drive tubs to 5-axles with Bridgemasters and 10 wheel drives and Allisons to quad boxes (5x4) and about everything in between. From 7 to 10.5 yd and if I was going to truck anything it'd be concrete. Now it's a mower and happy to be alive. Every bit in the Blue Ridge! NO flat ground!
Hi Lexie, wish we had you as construction industry doing what you do.. Great to see, you inform people of what you do and sound interested in it. Keep on trucking with your job. Kind regards Andrew from Australia xx
Ha! Is anyone ever really ready for you Lexie?! Great video, and I know the subject has not really changed since you started sharing your videos with us, but honestly I love to watch them. Really cool!
U r so spontaniously transparent, never lose your salty special touch. Thank u angel.. 🙂
These concrete vlogs are so calm and relaxing. I love the style and commentary.
Lexi, thanks for posting another great video. You do a very good job in explaining how things work. Stay safe. 😊
No! Absolutely not! I used to be a mechanic working on these many years ago. You absolutely rock driving these "beasts"!
Banana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your life with us, you're beautiful by the way. It's smart to think about safely. Keep that seatbelt on, stay safe and happy.
You show a good example of hard work God bless you 😊
Thanks for the ride along😁❤️
PB&J is my go too comfort food. Love it after a long day on the road.
wow im inspired to getting my class a license now watching your videos. i thought there was more to it driving a mixer truck. job seems chill keep doing your thing and be safe out there.
I'll usually have drivers rip the fiber bag slightly before throwing in to make sure there isn't any balling issues. However, those micro fibers usually won't have any issues unless the slump is above 7" or so or you have a sand or small aggregate mix. Then you have to worry about the bag not breaking open fully when there isn't enough friction and shear to break apart. The bag will also want to "float" more in the concrete. Testing out a new fiber dispenser now at one of my plants, hopefully it will shave some time and keep drivers off the ladder for safer operations. Cheers!
BANANA 🍌... Nicely done and as a retired Class A Driver I LOVE seeing Ladies doing this job! First time watching your videos, but will be watching from now on! Great job on spacing while driving and stay safe out there! Oh yeah, subscribed and liked and will gladly share!
Lex, you are so inspiring I've just recently got my A and you are very inspirational thx for your vids girl!!! Love your attitude keep up the good work👍
I love the " This is why the concrete truck is late ". Whatever. Love these videos from you.
Hello, I am deaf and come from New Zealand🇳🇿. I am a truck driver and my job run metro/short/long haul. I drive an 18-speed Road Ranger because I like manual better than automatic.
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I think it’s awesome that a young lady is operating a mixer truck!!! You go girl!
Your truck reminds me of a peterbilt booster truck I drove when I first started driving mixers. The Pete I drove was older though. Now I'm in a 2023 Mack tridrive.
A firm on the ear and eye protection 😊. You are awesome in what you’re doing 😎👍
I love your spirit, energy, attitude to work and accent. Especially how u say some words looonggg
Aw thank you so much that means a lot! Have a great weekend
@@lexflowaz You're too sweet. Your videos are refreshing to watch. Keep making them plz. Hope you have a good weekend too
I just started working for a company I started in December and I freaken love it
I drive semi trailers here in Australia and love it. If I could tell my younger self what to do I would of jumped on this earlier. Good $ in the industry.
You're awesome! I've driven some really large trucks back in the day, never a concrete truck though.
Gurl you gonna hurt a lot of these mans feelings lol this might be my new fav channel. Love seeing jobs I've always wondered about. You deff believed that counseler that said "you can do anything you put your mind to"👊
Lexie thanks so very much for sharing your amazing experience with us I really appreciate it and enjoy all of your videos
She is so awesome. Smart and pretty and common sense.
Sweet so cool to hear you love your job cause i feel the same , i freekin love my job!!!! I shout it everyday
BANANA BANANA .. Love watching your rutines , iam a driver aswell not concrete truck but i have a route takes 8-12 hrs some times so its fun for me and informative others in similat field... maybe some time you can incorporate a meal/lucnch prep i run out of ideas on packing lunch and heck its so expensive to try to eat out ... loving your adventures
No way, no how. Too crazy on the roads these days. Drove on a Class B(transit and bobtails). Was never a career, just a living , along with some warehouse and construction labor, obtaining a Material Handling Equipment certification. The career was 10 years inside of 20 as a railroader where I earned my Locomotive Engineer Certification. Good luck to 'ya and stay safe!
Somehow, your video popped up, and to be honest, i am very impressed 👏 you drove that truck up that hill like a champ 🏆 i just got into concrete and love it so far. New subscriber here 😊 when you wento into the thrift store was funny i would do the same when i get to a job early 😅
I've been wanting to get my own mixer truck or tri axle dump truck.
Keep killin it!💪
Amo tu español Lexie.
Tu voz es muy hermosa. Gracias por compartir tu trabajo.
Much Respect from Texas
When you were spraying it down there with water there actually the mixer blades that makes the concrete mix and divide it and makes it so those would be your mixer blades keep the concrete whirling through the mixer blades FYI 🎉 good job!
Love watching your videos watch you learn such a hard worker keep it up❤
Love the content as it's very relatable(fellow mixer driver). Getting loaded early so you can wash your truck seems a bit counter intuitive. As you know concrete loads are time sensitive. Letting that concrete sit in your drum is only hindering the contractors you are delivering to. Why not wash on your truck first, and then get loaded when it's time to hit the road? At my plant we only wash on our trucks if we are empty, and have some free time. Once we get loaded it's all business/delivery time. New to your channel, but loving the content. Have a good day! Keep smiling 😁
In my younger days i would. Your videos are great by the way.
To answer your question about what do you call the spiral steel inside the drum? Those are called blades, mixing blades, or drum blades. They are a type of auger blade. Auger blades are mostly found inside pipes at grain silos, where they lift grain from a lower elevation, to a higher elevation or can even be used like a conveyor belt, moving grain type material from point A to B.
I drove front loader concrete truck for 3 years 🚛🛣️ I love it
This is dope..💪🏾🔥definitely my new favorite channel..😎
Once again great video and we appreciate you for bringing us along 😊
Absolutely delightful! 💯
First time viewer/subscriber. Really enjoyed vlog. May consider this when i retire from OTR! Thanks for share!
I’d like to drive ready mix when I complete trucking school hopefully in a few weeks
Brand new Subscriber, loved the video. Looks like an interesting job and you have a great level of professionalism.
Been driving front discharge mixer for 4 years and love it...but if the batcher/boss doesn't really care about his job it makes slow days and everyday hell
BANANA!! Awesome to see the trades are for anyone who wants to put in the work. Cheers
Yes! I have a CDL B but my career was transit vehicles instead 😕
I drove a front dump mixer in the Atlanta area for about 6 or 7 years. Loved the job and the big offroad trucks but hated the hurry up and wait aspects. Loved going off road and having to spin the drum to move the mud and shift the weight for traction. Just couldn't take the sitting doing absolutely nothing as I'm a go go go kind of person.
My Saturday is complete now
Job is a rough grind . Awesome work ethic
Tru always fun to go on a new route in the truck.
I grew up in that area where the gravel pits are. I remember when the 605 freeway was built. The Rivergrade road was the main route in that area.