FYI!!! Never lower that dumpster to where that cable is seen through the back window! That my friend is an absolutely no! The cable could snap and come through the back window and take your head off!! Always leave dumpster up in air till full inside the locks for rails! Been doing rolloff for over 20years and training newbie’s!!!! My opinion!!!!
Keeping center of gravity in mind. How high are you leaving your rails. With your rails well maintained. Pulling a box along the rails, parallel to the ground opposed to perpendicular puts less strain on the cable. With this in mind. At which rail position is your cable more likely to break. This comes from someone who spent his career picking up steel stamping plant recycling scrap. 20+ ton tare loads ( in 20 and 40 yrd boxes) were a regular weight.
seen through the back window? well youre not obviously training anyone and you sure as shit dont have the experience you say you do. NEVER....look through the back window when loading or unloading cans full or empty good waht to have youre head taken off.
Recently started roll-off driver, I return to your videos often to get the basics drilled in my head. Almost everyone has their own way of doing things , which can be confusing to newbie. All was going good till I had a can slide off rails and get stuck in between rails ,because I didn’t slow down and follow basics , most stressed,scared I have been in my 58yrs, no one was hurt,no damage to truck or property but I will never let that happen to me again because I rushed .Hope that never happens to any driver ,new or old .I was in tight area without room to get to a safe area and free the box , needless to say I was very lucky . Thank you for you’re teaching videos, there are not many as thorough as yours
Glad I could help you. I want you every person the opportunity to learn a new job and be successful. There are a lot of little tricks you learn over years of having problems. That was my biggest issue training new guys, was getting the difficult cans so we could solve the problem together. Some weeks training I would have 3-10 problem cans and other weeks training I would have none. In my experience the ability of the driver to learn roll off, depended mostly on how the drivers willingness to learn and accept criticism from a younger person like myself. Thankfully the people who “know it all” aren’t watching How To videos in their off time!
@@code3responsevideos872 Since you're a trainer, you should do what we did in the Air Force. Have operating instructions from approaching, setup. Keep refining it, including the situations with the problem cans(what were the problems & how to resolve it). This way, even Gomer Pyle or Forest Gump could do the job, if they follow the step from 1 to x.
@@Vagabond_Etranger I agree, I worked this job from age 20-30. In the early to mid years I was the trainer at this company. Although this was all we one company the owner never allowed me to implement the training program I wanted. I heard from other trainers that big companies used classroom and closed courses. I kept telling the owner, “ if I got hired at company X for roll off, they wouldn’t even consider me without 2 years experience. Additionally, they would pay for 2 weeks of classroom/closed course driving, then 2 more weeks with a trainer locally.” But I never got him to come around. It was hard but I quit that job 2 years ago for a job hauling hazmat in a daycab. I’ve heard through the grapevine his insurance costs have went 10X due to the bad drivers, coupled with lack of training. It’s negligent to hired some with a checkered driving record and not give them proper training. This video was my attempt for training material to watch this before they started training with me. I did it without the owners knowledge. I had one new guy who started at our company who (having zero roll off experience) searched and found this video here. He knew immediately when seeing the truck in person that he had been watching my videos. I believe that driver just had his 5thin year with the company. I know this is a long winded explanation, but I wish I could’ve had the authority to organize this process. All I can say is I am extremely blessed to have my new job.
I just started roll off? I'd say roll is the most basic. But then things get messy and then you on your own and now have to troubleshoot. What I learned is always keep ratchet straps, ropes, bungees, and importantly sledgehammers lol
Good work bro! I love the step-by-step breakdown. I especially like that you did a walk around. I drive a chain hoist roll-off but the fundamentals are very similar. Thanks for sharing. -LL
No problem my goal was to help the new inexperienced hires get a grasp for what we do. There at least 3 of the guys I trained who’re still out there doing roll off. I even a guy who was totally new to rolloff get hired by my company then went home and was searching around. TH-cam actually stumbled upon one of my videos and watched it. He then came in the next day and asked if i made those videos. I did eventually become the ops manager for about 3 years. I did all the hiring and firing. Recently got out of Trash for better money.
I love driving roll-off. Going back to my old company soon. My nickname is quick because how fast I pick up a can lol. It definitely takes experience. Roll on!!!
Man thank you for making this series. I'm also in the Louisville area, and I have an interview with RedBox+ next week. I'm currently a Heavy Equipment Operator with a Class A, so I have experience hauling equipment but I've never run a Rollback or Roll off. Thanks again!
Chris Clark glad I could help. I know both the guys that drive for red box. Seems like one does all the work and the other doesn’t! Get some experience under your belt. Then transfer to Quantam, ICA, or Anytime.
I just saw where you're hiring on Indeed. I went ahead and put in my application. I'm sure you're looking for Experienced Roll Off Drivers, but I believe my current skill set would transfer well. Hope to hear from you!
@@tmsbk5219 I started with a Plumbing Company doing new Construction, I was a helper on the Backhoe Truck, putting in sewers. Over a period of about 5 years I learned to Operate all sorts of Heavy Equipment, and finally decided to get my CDL Class A Permit. Once you Have your permit, you can start practicing driving and Hauling as long as you have a CDL Holder with you. The biggest Thing with hauling heavy is thinking way ahead, and giving yourself plenty of room. When you get really heavy you'll want to downshift and other little things, but the main thing is just paying attention, taking it slow, and giving yourself plenty of room.
I was told to leave the rails a bit angled above the back window of the cab until the can was almost to the front, then lower, then pull in all the way, that way if cable snapped it would go above cab and not right through the back window
Brandon Doel that’s a good practice. I’ve been driving for 6 years and never broke a cable. The only guys who break cables are in operator error. It’s not that important. Just be careful on the extremely heavy boxes. You’ll get a feel for weights of boxes.
After watching this video, and then searching other truck videos... I have the easiest driving job there is. I Work in a smaller population area. Just today....I had the back tires against 1 side of the road's curb, the box tight to the garage door and the Front tires against the curb on the other side of road, but it's still nothing compare to some these Trucks with log trailers, dump trailers, straight truck with pups, boom lifters. These really get into some tight spots
I do this too. It's amazing how many people order a box and then think U can just throw it off to the side or whatever. I guess they think we're bringing a little red wagon with a milk crate on it Nice job with that tub style, we only have a few of those. They are a total pain to line up if I don't have enough room to back straight into them. I'll line up the square boxes from 90* and only 40' in front of the box.....no problem, all day long
Dave G it’s a science! I always tell customers, “ I am not delivering a pizza” it is much more difficult. I have no idea how long each job can take. Some are 5 mins and some are 50 minute jobs. It is always different.
Seems like such a pain in the ass compared to hook lift where you can just grab the box from a weird angle and pull it straight. About to start driving cable roll off for the first time.
Seeing this video I am about to retire from my job in 4 years and I will like to try something different this is very helpful and yes I do drive for living with my CDL.
Thanks for the videos man! I've been trying to get into roll off in the state I'm in but its difficult, and they usually dont want to train even if you've been a cdl driver for a few years. This gives me a pretty good idea of what its like so hopefully I get lucky and get into a place. Hope you keep the videos coming!
Ran across this video. Raising the rails until they hit the ground and raise the truck's back end slightly. You've very likely just left marks or gouges in your customers road surface. Raise your rails high enough to fit under the pickup rollers but not touch the ground. Your sat stationary and then pulled the box forward up onto the rails. What if the box rear rollers are sized or broken. Depending on the ground surface. You've just likely gouged or left roller ruts wherever you loaded this box. Leave your brakes releasesd, retractable the cable a little until your rails are under the rail rollers. Bring the rails down slightly ensuring weigh on the rails and they are driven onto the ground surface. Now while your brakes are released and truck is free to roll. Retrack your cable, pulling the truck under the 'stationary' box your loading. When you get far enough under the box you can bring the rails down lifting the rear of the box off the ground. Hold your foot on the brake and continue loading the box. This process of letting the truck roll under or out, instead of dragging the box with load. Puts far less strain on the truck hoisting components.
This is a really useful series. I used this to teach myself and i now use this to teach other drivers at my company. Obviously using a roll off is an art, but learning the correct fundamentals will help you make a wonderful painting (and avoid snapping a cable and ending your own life prematurely). Good shit dude. Thank you.
At least he is showing everyone his mistakes. Never lower your hoist all the way before dumpster makes it to end of rails. If you’re pointing downward you are gonna be in trouble someday when it slides forward and your cable comes off. Also most roll off trucks have locking pins. If it’s down the your locking pins are engaged and dumpster will not seat properly
A little nervous starting to drive roll offs. I mean I've driven a regular garbage truck (back loading)but I know its no where near the same 🤦🏽♂️ im watching whatever I can to help! im nervous as shit right now. I start training on Tuesday
HENRY MARTINEZ step one is to go get a DOT physical. Then submit your medical card from the physical to the DOT. Next go and get a CDL-B permit from your drivers license branch. After all that is done I would start calling all the roll off dumpster companies to see who’s hiring. It’s better to have your permit before you apply. But not required. That’s my recommendation. Here on the east coast they are hiring roll off drivers everywhere so getting a job is easy.
@@code3responsevideos872 As a follow-up..... Getting the job is easy, Keeping the job is where the challenge is..... Before backing in, Always check your delivery spot, for low wires, tree branches, low overhangs off the house. None of this needs to be above that magical 13'6" measurement. It totally sucks and completely embarrassing when you have to tell the boss You hit something at the customer's location. My bosses' first & only rule... Don't break the truck, We'll need it tomorrow.
Dave G totally overhead obstructions are the most easy thing to hit! Also dropping a 40 yard in a tight driveway, you can easily get very close to the house.
You want to hear something funny, I'm the new guy in my company and I had to go to one of our yards and pick up a container. I told them dispatcher I could only remove a 15-yarder because all the twenties were double stacked. He told me you're supposed to take them. He said that's why they double stack them you just have to get some ratchet straps to tie them down to each other. I kept asking him if he was joking and he said no and eventually I believed him until I heard him laughing his ass off. Yeah that's the kind of thing I might tell the new guy. LOL
Lol that’s funny but look at the semi truck when a load of brand new dumpsters comes to your shop. They are stacked inside one and other and strapped. It is possible and I’ve done it. It’s not against any laws as long as it’s properly secured. That’s how they get delivered to us.
just recently got my class A cdl. have a shot with a local recycling company doing this exact thing but the pay isn't all that tho it is a local job M-F off by 5. thinking if I should take it or not.
Guys it's not just picking up the box, there is so much more details to the box itself. Picking up the box from the drive way or from the grass properly, drop the box on wood, safety and etc. Also most roll off trucks are none synchronized transmission. It will take 2 years of work to know roll off, u wont learn much from the video maybe basics.
During a Dumpster "put-it-back-in-the-SAME-spot change out"....What is (approximately) the heaviest box you consider picking up and then setting it back down in another location to locate the empty box in the original spot? When do you pick the full 1 and leave another empty.... VS..... just empty and return the original Do you base this on distance, time or loaded weight... mostly?
Dave G for my company personally if there is any fill material involved we usually will not do an exchange. The weight over the 10 ton range can be destructive. The second criteria is whether we have any empty dumpster available. We regularly run out of dumpsters and are stuck, no matter the distance doing a “dump and return”. If it doesn’t involve brick or concrete or dirt, our dispatchers are very good at finding pickups to make before we head out to avoid the extra trip. I usually have a plan in mind before I ever start driving. So I can do the most efficient work. I avoid at all costs setting a full 30 of concrete anywhere.
@@code3responsevideos872 a full 30 of concrete? Tf. A 15yd of concrete weighs like 13tons. You fill a 30yd of concrete, unload it or ima open the door n dump some out
@@OT_concerned_citizen I seen that to Jesse, 30yds of concrete, BS! , I had a guy fill a 40yd with dirt, 19ton!, had him off load about 10yds into a 20 and got that 40 down to 14tons. should've had him take more out. used a truck with a drop on it still to much weight.
I did it one time. The hoist tail had me off the ground a bit so luckily I didn’t roll. Thank the lord I felt it right as I started to lower the tail. Most new trucks have an auditable horn that sounds when you open the door without using neutral and parking brakes.
I'm a CDL driver class B with air brakes tanker and HazMat endorsement. Past 15 years I've been hauling propane in a small tanker. Wednesday I go for a trial run day for a roll-off carting co. I'm very psyched the starting pay is good the boss seems to be a straight up guy and I want to make a good impression. He knows I do not have experience but is willing to take a chance on me. I offered to come in at no charge to him to see if I'm a right fit for the job. I want to make a good impression and admit I'm nervous. I guess that's a long way of saying thank you very much for this video. I'm about to watch the next three videos. If anybody has any advice I am all ears . Regards. Santiago.
I got the job. I went for a dry run with a driver last week and the truck went down lost air in the lines. I am not what I would refer to as mechanically inclined BUT this is where 20 plus years experience comes in handy. The first thing I did was go to the air tanks and start draining them and noticed excessive liquid that told me the air dryer had a problem. When the mechanics got there I steered them right to the problem it was a broken gasket. They did not have a spare I noticed an auto parts store across the street and the best we could do was an o-ring. Helped enough for us to get back to the yard. Every time the driver broke at a red light he would still lose pressure so I told him to put it into neutral break with his left foot and rev the engine with his right to keep the RPMs up. When all this got back to the boss he called me the next day and told me I am hired. He said he's very willing to train a guy like me. So right now I am extremely happy I want to thank you for your website which I plan on visiting on a regular basis thank you Brother 👍🏼
@@Phillygthemessenger I got to tell you I'm loving it! I've been driving the truck for over 20 years and every job I've had till now was extremely physical. For a few years I delivered refrigerators washers dryers then I got a job delivering construction supplies. After that I got my hazmat and started hauling propane. I would have to pull the hose from the truck to the tanks. My territory was very hilly and Rocky and the tanks were sometimes as much as 150 ft from the truck. On any given day I could bang out about 40 stops. I would eat my lunch while I was driving and go through about three Red bulls a day. But roloffs at least from my perspective is such a cake job. Yes it can be stressful but physically it's the job I've always wanted. I've been on my own for a few weeks now and I'm only moving dumpsters from one company location to the other. It's great practice . Eventually I will be doing compactors and residential accounts. The territory I'm in has more than a few mansions and so you have to be very careful with the driveways. Also I'm finally getting time behind the wheel of 8 and 10 speed trannys. They sometimes call them splitters five low five high. They can be very unforgiving so you have to learn how acclimate to the truck if you're not at the right speed and RPMs she will not downshift. So that was a challenge but I'm finally getting the hang of that as well. No joke, it's strange that you asked me this question tonight because it was just this morning I was barreling down I 95 and thinking " Damn ! I really like this job! How about yourself what are you up to? P. S. I'm about to hit the hay I got to be up at 3:30. I'll get back to you tomorrow. Cheers
Good explanation, basic and simple. Entry level. I'd drive circles around you Mr S - Turn. Too long to load and tarp... Pick up a flipped can, blocked can. Crooked approach, dogs chains, you got the auto tarp too, it's not always so straight or easy... Love that you never use the window. Use mirrors. Great.
For who-ever roll-off drivers might be watching these comments.... What do YOU do, if the box to be picked up....is blocked? Does the "distance traveled" have any influence on your choice/answer?
Dave G for me personally I call first, then I’ll knock on a few doors if need be. Then if I can’t find the person I will leave. 15 mins max. If it is really close I don’t worry about it. If it is out of my way the customer will be charged a $150 dry run fee.
Depends on what account it is and how much that shit is gonna weigh next time if i miss it. Casino, baseball stadium, zoo, central jail, hospitals no way.
I work for redbox + and this is a good video but there's some short cuts you can safely use like if your not straight hook up and pull forward it will straighten up and I put it in neutral to shut off that dam back up sound
y25151956 the way it works it the hoist has a lift capacity. The hoist has a rated capacity of 60,000 pounds or 30 tons. The cable it self is rated for 70,000 or 35 tons. If the cable is not broken or frayed it is ok. A cable should last a very long time. I did break a cable once picking up a 40 full of sand! But really no inspection is required. If it starts fraying it will have a hard time getting around the pulleys and may get stuck.
I broke a cable trying to "shake the box out", be careful how much material is stuck in there when You have it all the way up and then slide the box up and down the rails to get it loosened up. Might want to wait for the excavator to reach in there, if there is 1 available
Brandon Doel for that you have 2 options. Fist is to stage in place and hold down the brake pedal hard. This when pulling the cable will flex the suspension and lower it down. Second option is to pull cable tight and lower the hoist to raise the box up a few inches. Then stick wood lumber or bricks under the dumpster to hold it off the ground. Then lower the box on the supports and reset the truck to reload.
Is your ICC bar hinged? (This will only work in dirt) Raise the rails, hook your cable, pull it a little tight and drive forward, then finish pulling the box to you. release the parking brake ASAP. But Its tough on the winching cable and leaves ruts from the box "roller wheels"
This happened to me today. Raise the hoist frame so the main sheeve is about even with the tarp. Now back up & Just barely touch the box with the hoist frame. Raise the hoist. You will only be about 6" from the box front roller. See if you can back the truck & push the dirt or pull the box to you
Depends on experience level. Single axle drivers are making 14-18. CDL drivers are making 17-22. Just ball park numbers. If you don’t have a CDL get one for sure!
1- I know it’s not correct. I wanted to be outside the truck to get a better camera shot 2- you have done nothing to explain what your problem is or your view on the correct method 3- where are your TH-cam videos detailing this process helping new drivers get knowledge they need to make a living??? 4- new drivers will get training from their company, this is basic knowledge and they will learn the company’s way of doing things I can’t cover everything
Got any advice how to line the tubs up, besides adding a new dent to the front on either side of the vertical rails? The square boxes, I look down the fenders and box sides
Dave G on the tubs I use the handle and the door on each side. If I light up the handle for the latch on the door with my finder that works perfect for me
First Name Last Name I’ve been driving for six years. I know that the box will slam forward and possibly loose the cable on a hill. I only brought it down because I wanted to get the a good video where you could see everything as it happened.
FYI!!! Never lower that dumpster to where that cable is seen through the back window! That my friend is an absolutely no! The cable could snap and come through the back window and take your head off!! Always leave dumpster up in air till full inside the locks for rails! Been doing rolloff for over 20years and training newbie’s!!!! My opinion!!!!
Keeping center of gravity in mind. How high are you leaving your rails.
With your rails well maintained.
Pulling a box along the rails, parallel to the ground opposed to perpendicular puts less strain on the cable. With this in mind. At which rail position is your cable more likely to break.
This comes from someone who spent his career picking up steel stamping plant recycling scrap. 20+ ton tare loads ( in 20 and 40 yrd boxes) were a regular weight.
seen through the back window? well youre not obviously training anyone and you sure as shit dont have the experience you say you do. NEVER....look through the back window when loading or unloading cans full or empty good waht to have youre head taken off.
Recently started roll-off driver, I return to your videos often to get the basics drilled in my head. Almost everyone has their own way of doing things , which can be confusing to newbie. All was going good till I had a can slide off rails and get stuck in between rails ,because I didn’t slow down and follow basics , most stressed,scared I have been in my 58yrs, no one was hurt,no damage to truck or property but I will never let that happen to me again because I rushed .Hope that never happens to any driver ,new or old .I was in tight area without room to get to a safe area and free the box , needless to say I was very lucky . Thank you for you’re teaching videos, there are not many as thorough as yours
Glad I could help you. I want you every person the opportunity to learn a new job and be successful. There are a lot of little tricks you learn over years of having problems. That was my biggest issue training new guys, was getting the difficult cans so we could solve the problem together. Some weeks training I would have 3-10 problem cans and other weeks training I would have none. In my experience the ability of the driver to learn roll off, depended mostly on how the drivers willingness to learn and accept criticism from a younger person like myself. Thankfully the people who “know it all” aren’t watching How To videos in their off time!
@@code3responsevideos872 Since you're a trainer, you should do what we did in the Air Force. Have operating instructions from approaching, setup. Keep refining it, including the situations with the problem cans(what were the problems & how to resolve it). This way, even Gomer Pyle or Forest Gump could do the job, if they follow the step from 1 to x.
@@Vagabond_Etranger I agree, I worked this job from age 20-30. In the early to mid years I was the trainer at this company. Although this was all we one company the owner never allowed me to implement the training program I wanted. I heard from other trainers that big companies used classroom and closed courses. I kept telling the owner, “ if I got hired at company X for roll off, they wouldn’t even consider me without 2 years experience. Additionally, they would pay for 2 weeks of classroom/closed course driving, then 2 more weeks with a trainer locally.” But I never got him to come around. It was hard but I quit that job 2 years ago for a job hauling hazmat in a daycab. I’ve heard through the grapevine his insurance costs have went 10X due to the bad drivers, coupled with lack of training. It’s negligent to hired some with a checkered driving record and not give them proper training. This video was my attempt for training material to watch this before they started training with me. I did it without the owners knowledge. I had one new guy who started at our company who (having zero roll off experience) searched and found this video here. He knew immediately when seeing the truck in person that he had been watching my videos. I believe that driver just had his 5thin year with the company. I know this is a long winded explanation, but I wish I could’ve had the authority to organize this process. All I can say is I am extremely blessed to have my new job.
I just started roll off? I'd say roll is the most basic. But then things get messy and then you on your own and now have to troubleshoot. What I learned is always keep ratchet straps, ropes, bungees, and importantly sledgehammers lol
Good work bro! I love the step-by-step breakdown. I especially like that you did a walk around. I drive a chain hoist roll-off but the fundamentals are very similar. Thanks for sharing. -LL
No problem my goal was to help the new inexperienced hires get a grasp for what we do. There at least 3 of the guys I trained who’re still out there doing roll off. I even a guy who was totally new to rolloff get hired by my company then went home and was searching around. TH-cam actually stumbled upon one of my videos and watched it. He then came in the next day and asked if i made those videos. I did eventually become the ops manager for about 3 years. I did all the hiring and firing. Recently got out of Trash for better money.
Fantastic Video! Thanks for walking us threw it step by step! Or should I say rolling us threw it
Thanks for giving us this information.
I have driven 18 wheelers, but thinking of a local job.
Ponderosa Pond Homestead it is a great industry to work in.
I love driving roll-off. Going back to my old company soon. My nickname is quick because how fast I pick up a can lol. It definitely takes experience. Roll on!!!
I'm a roll off truck driver too
I appreciate this video. I start my new Roll-off job next week so this is helpful.
Kelley Kustomz thanks! Much appreciated. If you need any other help let me know
I have my second interview with wm next Tuesday
Appreciate these videos as I am interviewing for a manager of roll-off drivers.
Did you get the job?
People like this deserve an award
Thank you
Man thank you for making this series. I'm also in the Louisville area, and I have an interview with RedBox+ next week.
I'm currently a Heavy Equipment Operator with a Class A, so I have experience hauling equipment but I've never run a Rollback or Roll off.
Thanks again!
Chris Clark glad I could help. I know both the guys that drive for red box. Seems like one does all the work and the other doesn’t! Get some experience under your belt. Then transfer to Quantam, ICA, or Anytime.
That may be why they're hiring! Haha thanks again.
I just saw where you're hiring on Indeed. I went ahead and put in my application. I'm sure you're looking for Experienced Roll Off Drivers, but I believe my current skill set would transfer well.
Hope to hear from you!
how did u go about learning how to haul heavy equpiment
@@tmsbk5219 I started with a Plumbing Company doing new Construction, I was a helper on the Backhoe Truck, putting in sewers.
Over a period of about 5 years I learned to Operate all sorts of Heavy Equipment, and finally decided to get my CDL Class A Permit.
Once you Have your permit, you can start practicing driving and Hauling as long as you have a CDL Holder with you.
The biggest Thing with hauling heavy is thinking way ahead, and giving yourself plenty of room. When you get really heavy you'll want to downshift and other little things, but the main thing is just paying attention, taking it slow, and giving yourself plenty of room.
I was told to leave the rails a bit angled above the back window of the cab until the can was almost to the front, then lower, then pull in all the way, that way if cable snapped it would go above cab and not right through the back window
Brandon Doel that’s a good practice. I’ve been driving for 6 years and never broke a cable. The only guys who break cables are in operator error. It’s not that important. Just be careful on the extremely heavy boxes. You’ll get a feel for weights of boxes.
I had a hook break off the box. Cable came flying
After watching this video, and then searching other truck videos...
I have the easiest driving job there is. I Work in a smaller population area. Just today....I had the back tires against 1 side of the road's curb, the box tight to the garage door and the Front tires against the curb on the other side of road, but it's still nothing compare to some these Trucks with log trailers, dump trailers, straight truck with pups, boom lifters. These really get into some tight spots
Man! Jordan! Your tutorial is SUPER!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
I do this too. It's amazing how many people order a box and then think U can just throw it off to the side or whatever. I guess they think we're bringing a little red wagon with a milk crate on it
Nice job with that tub style, we only have a few of those. They are a total pain to line up if I don't have enough room to back straight into them. I'll line up the square boxes from 90* and only 40' in front of the box.....no problem, all day long
Dave G it’s a science! I always tell customers, “ I am not delivering a pizza” it is much more difficult. I have no idea how long each job can take. Some are 5 mins and some are 50 minute jobs. It is always different.
Sweet video. I have an interview with Waste Management tomorrow. Been driving a concrete truck for about 7 years and wanting a change.
Seems like such a pain in the ass compared to hook lift where you can just grab the box from a weird angle and pull it straight. About to start driving cable roll off for the first time.
Seeing this video I am about to retire from my job in 4 years and I will like to try something different this is very helpful and yes I do drive for living with my CDL.
The very first thing you do when Approaching the box is check for overhead wires...(possibly newly installed).32,400 loads.
Yeah I learned that as a newbie dump truck driver. ( The hard way) LOL LIVE AND LEARN.
Thanks for the videos man! I've been trying to get into roll off in the state I'm in but its difficult, and they usually dont want to train even if you've been a cdl driver for a few years. This gives me a pretty good idea of what its like so hopefully I get lucky and get into a place. Hope you keep the videos coming!
What state mate? I’m curious and hoping it’s not Indiana!
Thank you for these videos, I’ve been around roll offs for a while but have never ran one. Running one for the first time on my own tomorrow.
Any advice to give?
@@alonzoweaver7948 take your time and double check yourself. Don’t get in a hurry
Ran across this video.
Raising the rails until they hit the ground and raise the truck's back end slightly. You've very likely just left marks or gouges in your customers road surface. Raise your rails high enough to fit under the pickup rollers but not touch the ground.
Your sat stationary and then pulled the box forward up onto the rails. What if the box rear rollers are sized or broken. Depending on the ground surface. You've just likely gouged or left roller ruts wherever you loaded this box.
Leave your brakes releasesd, retractable the cable a little until your rails are under the rail rollers. Bring the rails down slightly ensuring weigh on the rails and they are driven onto the ground surface. Now while your brakes are released and truck is free to roll. Retrack your cable, pulling the truck under the 'stationary' box your loading. When you get far enough under the box you can bring the rails down lifting the rear of the box off the ground. Hold your foot on the brake and continue loading the box. This process of letting the truck roll under or out, instead of dragging the box with load. Puts far less strain on the truck hoisting components.
great channel and awesome video thank you
Thank you
This is a really useful series. I used this to teach myself and i now use this to teach other drivers at my company. Obviously using a roll off is an art, but learning the correct fundamentals will help you make a wonderful painting (and avoid snapping a cable and ending your own life prematurely). Good shit dude. Thank you.
AlbanianThrash glad to be able to help! I plan to make more videos doing complicated maneuvers in the future.
Nice job man love it
At least he is showing everyone his mistakes. Never lower your hoist all the way before dumpster makes it to end of rails. If you’re pointing downward you are gonna be in trouble someday when it slides forward and your cable comes off. Also most roll off trucks have locking pins. If it’s down the your locking pins are engaged and dumpster will not seat properly
Very good point! It’s the hardest part of training new drivers
A little nervous starting to drive roll offs. I mean I've driven a regular garbage truck (back loading)but I know its no where near the same 🤦🏽♂️ im watching whatever I can to help! im nervous as shit right now. I start training on Tuesday
Me too bro
Great video sounds fun and easy I think I'm going to get my license . For the roll off truck.
HENRY MARTINEZ very awesome job. Very easy too.
@@code3responsevideos872 hey buddy whats going on I need some information how to start I'm really interested . I'm in California
HENRY MARTINEZ step one is to go get a DOT physical. Then submit your medical card from the physical to the DOT. Next go and get a CDL-B permit from your drivers license branch. After all that is done I would start calling all the roll off dumpster companies to see who’s hiring. It’s better to have your permit before you apply. But not required. That’s my recommendation. Here on the east coast they are hiring roll off drivers everywhere so getting a job is easy.
@@code3responsevideos872 As a follow-up..... Getting the job is easy, Keeping the job is where the challenge is.....
Before backing in, Always check your delivery spot, for low wires, tree branches, low overhangs off the house. None of this needs to be above that magical 13'6" measurement.
It totally sucks and completely embarrassing when you have to tell the boss You hit something at the customer's location.
My bosses' first & only rule... Don't break the truck, We'll need it tomorrow.
Dave G totally overhead obstructions are the most easy thing to hit! Also dropping a 40 yard in a tight driveway, you can easily get very close to the house.
How many blackeyes do you get per year because of that beeping?
Thanks for the video, good stuff!
You want to hear something funny, I'm the new guy in my company and I had to go to one of our yards and pick up a container. I told them dispatcher I could only remove a 15-yarder because all the twenties were double stacked. He told me you're supposed to take them. He said that's why they double stack them you just have to get some ratchet straps to tie them down to each other. I kept asking him if he was joking and he said no and eventually I believed him until I heard him laughing his ass off.
Yeah that's the kind of thing I might tell the new guy. LOL
Lol that’s funny but look at the semi truck when a load of brand new dumpsters comes to your shop. They are stacked inside one and other and strapped. It is possible and I’ve done it. It’s not against any laws as long as it’s properly secured. That’s how they get delivered to us.
@@code3responsevideos872I didn't know that. Now that I think about it it makes sense.
when i pick up dumpster we have to use a chain acrose rails and lock them in place thats in case if dumpster trys to come off rail
Good idea. We use straps
just recently got my class A cdl. have a shot with a local recycling company doing this exact thing but the pay isn't all that tho it is a local job M-F off by 5. thinking if I should take it or not.
Once you have some experience move to a better paying company.
Guys it's not just picking up the box, there is so much more details to the box itself. Picking up the box from the drive way or from the grass properly, drop the box on wood, safety and etc. Also most roll off trucks are none synchronized transmission. It will take 2 years of work to know roll off, u wont learn much from the video maybe basics.
That alarm sound you hear @ 3:01 whats it for? I hear it all the time when the cement trucks arrive
Great instructional video
Thanks
Thanks for the video. I'm looking at a roll off job at the moment. How do you like the job? I've never done it.
No straps at the back?
During a Dumpster "put-it-back-in-the-SAME-spot change out"....What is (approximately) the heaviest box you consider picking up and then setting it back down in another location to locate the empty box in the original spot? When do you pick the full 1 and leave another empty.... VS..... just empty and return the original
Do you base this on distance, time or loaded weight... mostly?
I hate to load it on and then slide it off, full for loads that feel above 12-14T
Dave G for my company personally if there is any fill material involved we usually will not do an exchange. The weight over the 10 ton range can be destructive. The second criteria is whether we have any empty dumpster available. We regularly run out of dumpsters and are stuck, no matter the distance doing a “dump and return”. If it doesn’t involve brick or concrete or dirt, our dispatchers are very good at finding pickups to make before we head out to avoid the extra trip. I usually have a plan in mind before I ever start driving. So I can do the most efficient work. I avoid at all costs setting a full 30 of concrete anywhere.
@@code3responsevideos872 a full 30 of concrete? Tf.
A 15yd of concrete weighs like 13tons.
You fill a 30yd of concrete, unload it or ima open the door n dump some out
@@OT_concerned_citizen I seen that to Jesse, 30yds of concrete, BS! , I had a guy fill a 40yd with dirt, 19ton!, had him off load about 10yds into a 20 and got that 40 down to 14tons. should've had him take more out. used a truck with a drop on it still to much weight.
You don’t chain lock the bin to your rails?
We use straps not chains but it’s the drivers choice. I had an older truck that used chains and straps. Newer truck has a pneumatic hooker system
Does your roll off truck front wheels lift up in the air
james lindsay no not normally. It only does on a box over 17-20 tons
i heard it but make sure you always apply your parking brake before getting out of the vehicle or show the audience
I did it one time. The hoist tail had me off the ground a bit so luckily I didn’t roll. Thank the lord I felt it right as I started to lower the tail. Most new trucks have an auditable horn that sounds when you open the door without using neutral and parking brakes.
Are we having fun yet 🤠 kids 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😜
I'm a CDL driver class B with air brakes tanker and HazMat endorsement. Past 15 years I've been hauling propane in a small tanker. Wednesday I go for a trial run day for a roll-off carting co. I'm very psyched the starting pay is good the boss seems to be a straight up guy and I want to make a good impression. He knows I do not have experience but is willing to take a chance on me. I offered to come in at no charge to him to see if I'm a right fit for the job. I want to make a good impression and admit I'm nervous. I guess that's a long way of saying thank you very much for this video. I'm about to watch the next three videos. If anybody has any advice I am all ears .
Regards. Santiago.
Good luck brother you got this. These videos will get your feet wet. Any questions let me know!
@@code3responsevideos872 Thanks
I got the job. I went for a dry run with a driver last week and the truck went down lost air in the lines. I am not what I would refer to as mechanically inclined BUT this is where 20 plus years experience comes in handy. The first thing I did was go to the air tanks and start draining them and noticed excessive liquid that told me the air dryer had a problem. When the mechanics got there I steered them right to the problem it was a broken gasket. They did not have a spare I noticed an auto parts store across the street and the best we could do was an o-ring. Helped enough for us to get back to the yard. Every time the driver broke at a red light he would still lose pressure so I told him to put it into neutral break with his left foot and rev the engine with his right to keep the RPMs up. When all this got back to the boss he called me the next day and told me I am hired. He said he's very willing to train a guy like me. So right now I am extremely happy I want to thank you for your website which I plan on visiting on a regular basis thank you Brother 👍🏼
@@Santiago-hg6hk hey man, how are you liking rolloff?
@@Phillygthemessenger I got to tell you I'm loving it! I've been driving the truck for over 20 years and every job I've had till now was extremely physical. For a few years I delivered refrigerators washers dryers then I got a job delivering construction supplies. After that I got my hazmat and started hauling propane. I would have to pull the hose from the truck to the tanks. My territory was very hilly and Rocky and the tanks were sometimes as much as 150 ft from the truck. On any given day I could bang out about 40 stops. I would eat my lunch while I was driving and go through about three Red bulls a day.
But roloffs at least from my perspective is such a cake job. Yes it can be stressful but physically it's the job I've always wanted. I've been on my own for a few weeks now and I'm only moving dumpsters from one company location to the other. It's great practice . Eventually I will be doing compactors and residential accounts. The territory I'm in has more than a few mansions and so you have to be very careful with the driveways. Also I'm finally getting time behind the wheel of 8 and 10 speed trannys. They sometimes call them splitters five low five high. They can be very unforgiving so you have to learn how acclimate to the truck if you're not at the right speed and RPMs she will not downshift. So that was a challenge but I'm finally getting the hang of that as well.
No joke, it's strange that you asked me this question tonight because it was just this morning I was barreling down I 95 and thinking " Damn ! I really like this job!
How about yourself what are you up to?
P. S. I'm about to hit the hay I got to be up at 3:30. I'll get back to you tomorrow.
Cheers
Great vid! 👍🏻
Good explanation, basic and simple. Entry level. I'd drive circles around you Mr S - Turn. Too long to load and tarp... Pick up a flipped can, blocked can. Crooked approach, dogs chains, you got the auto tarp too, it's not always so straight or easy...
Love that you never use the window. Use mirrors. Great.
You can’t do it fast when you’re filming, explaining and walking around.
If your working very early morning or later at night, where do keep your sun glasses?
Davie Gore I keep several pairs of sun and safety glasses in the storage compartment above my head.
Thanks...I tried that, they totally scratched up with in a week.
@@daviegore9990 get a visor sun glasses clip on holder
Thank you use 2 driving a class A thank you Mz.Lady
Jordan how about some more roll off videos? Hope all is well
Wait until you get a load and the front cab lifts off the ground
soon as this high school graduate pressed the reverse button... i was gone!
For who-ever roll-off drivers might be watching these comments.... What do YOU do, if the box to be picked up....is blocked? Does the "distance traveled" have any influence on your choice/answer?
Dave G for me personally I call first, then I’ll knock on a few doors if need be. Then if I can’t find the person I will leave. 15 mins max. If it is really close I don’t worry about it. If it is out of my way the customer will be charged a $150 dry run fee.
Depends on what account it is and how much that shit is gonna weigh next time if i miss it.
Casino, baseball stadium, zoo, central jail, hospitals no way.
@@OT_concerned_citizen right on Jesse
Nice thank you!
I would be interested helping on the hook lift side of this how to series
Email me Mamrak76@gmail.com
I work for redbox + and this is a good video but there's some short cuts you can safely use like if your not straight hook up and pull forward it will straighten up and I put it in neutral to shut off that dam back up sound
not applicable to every situation-it’s a bed up alarm. not reverse.
I just interviewed for this type of job I don’t think I got it smh
whats the max weight that you cable can hoist, how do you inspect the cables
y25151956 the way it works it the hoist has a lift capacity. The hoist has a rated capacity of 60,000 pounds or 30 tons. The cable it self is rated for 70,000 or 35 tons. If the cable is not broken or frayed it is ok. A cable should last a very long time. I did break a cable once picking up a 40 full of sand! But really no inspection is required. If it starts fraying it will have a hard time getting around the pulleys and may get stuck.
I broke a cable trying to "shake the box out", be careful how much material is stuck in there when You have it all the way up and then slide the box up and down the rails to get it loosened up.
Might want to wait for the excavator to reach in there, if there is 1 available
You picked up a 40 full of sand????😂😂😂😂 your a maniac bro!! I’m a roll off driver out of Tulsa, ok you have some pretty good videos for beginners bro!
Cant be a trash truck without the infamous harry potter light on the dash.
Also what do you do when the ground is so un level that the ICC bar is touching the ground but the rail is still to high to go under rollers?
Brandon Doel for that you have 2 options. Fist is to stage in place and hold down the brake pedal hard. This when pulling the cable will flex the suspension and lower it down. Second option is to pull cable tight and lower the hoist to raise the box up a few inches. Then stick wood lumber or bricks under the dumpster to hold it off the ground. Then lower the box on the supports and reset the truck to reload.
Is your ICC bar hinged? (This will only work in dirt) Raise the rails, hook your cable, pull it a little tight and drive forward, then finish pulling the box to you. release the parking brake ASAP. But Its tough on the winching cable and leaves ruts from the box "roller wheels"
This happened to me today. Raise the hoist frame so the main sheeve is about even with the tarp. Now back up & Just barely touch the box with the hoist frame. Raise the hoist.
You will only be about 6" from the box front roller. See if you can back the truck & push the dirt or pull the box to you
oops, never mind... wrong situation
How much y’all make an hour
Depends on experience level. Single axle drivers are making 14-18. CDL drivers are making 17-22. Just ball park numbers. If you don’t have a CDL get one for sure!
Where are the second and third parts?
Mr. M. Dee the second video is on my channel
Part three has not been shot yet. That will be including a delivery. Part 4 will include difficult and complicated maneuvers.
This in Indiana?
Dustin Kentucky
Not bad but not entirely accurate. Good videos to see some things you should not do! At least you are making the effort to educate.
How to dump?
Part 2 of the series was posted today! Take a look!
When your loading a dumpster that is heavy like 40 k , this video is not correct
1- I know it’s not correct. I wanted to be outside the truck to get a better camera shot 2- you have done nothing to explain what your problem is or your view on the correct method 3- where are your TH-cam videos detailing this process helping new drivers get knowledge they need to make a living??? 4- new drivers will get training from their company, this is basic knowledge and they will learn the company’s way of doing things I can’t cover everything
That pretty much covers it... Badum bum!
Please ask any questions you may have.
Got any advice how to line the tubs up, besides adding a new dent to the front on either side of the vertical rails?
The square boxes, I look down the fenders and box sides
Dave G on the tubs I use the handle and the door on each side. If I light up the handle for the latch on the door with my finder that works perfect for me
how many speeds is the roll off trucks usually have
TMS bk my truck has a 12 speed transmission. Some of our other trucks have an 8 speed and some have an automatic (6 speed) and some are auto shift.
Way to much work I would have just picked it up from an angle and then dragged it sideways lol
marineguy249 gotta teach the basics before the more complicated techniques!
@@code3responsevideos872 >thanks For doing the basics 1st
Put It In reverse and floor It !!!!!!!!
Gotta teach the basics before you let the rookies start flooring it
Must be nice always being on flat ground. Let the box slide foward on you and you will do it differently. I promise.
First Name Last Name I’ve been driving for six years. I know that the box will slam forward and possibly loose the cable on a hill. I only brought it down because I wanted to get the a good video where you could see everything as it happened.
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