Thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations. One thing is for sure,you won't succeed if you don't try. Peace and much success to you in the business.
I learned belly dumps the day I was hired! I stopped on the way to the quarry and figured out how to open the gate!! I asked a million questions to anybody who was around!! I made every mistake in the world! Forgot to open my tarp once and collapsed it with a full scoot from the loader!! Once I even hit my fifth wheel disengagement switch instead of the differential lock out!! There right above one another and I wasn't thinking and did that!! Thank God there weren't any other trucks on the job site so really quick the loader used a chain to keep my trailer from sliding sideways and lifted it up I dropped my bags and backed right under it slid my pin pulled up and dragged it through the sand got out hooked up my glad hands and lights!! I pulled out the wires from my lights plug!! Pulled back to the shop and told the mechanic that a tree branch got in-between the trailer and tractor and pulled all the stuff out!! Took about 20 minutes to fix!! Oh yeah, one time I was tarping up and instead of my tarp I hit the gate switch and all my rock poured out of the bottom!! So I had to dump all of it there and circle back to the pit and reload!! Running a dump truck takes time to learn and requires skills to put the product where the customer wants it!! 80,000lbs!! You have to be careful on job sites to not hit stuff like new curbs pipes other equipment ect... If you are new ask questions and listen to everything people tell you!! I've been doing it for about 10yrs now and wouldn't change a thing ❤❤❤!!
You will! Even pickup with trailer will give you a lot of experience. Numerous times people told me that I drive with the trailer like it’s not even there :)
I have to agree. Amazing driving skills. Really paying attention and making corrections. Great testimony as well. I’m really looking forward to getting into the dump truck business. Maybe by the end of the year 🤞🏼
Losing mud flaps is a common occurrence when paving. Even when you hook them up and out of the way. Some pavers like to pull and tear them right off. It happens.
Love your video! Can you do a video on how the dump truck business works? How would I get paid if I bought my first truck and started my own business? Etc keep up the good work!
I was a feed truck driver and I forgot to put up my feeder spout and I bent it really bad. Thank fully you dont move fast in a cattle feed lot but still 😅
Crap most of those aren't mistakes. I work for a county road department as a truck driver. I lost my mud flap several times last summer when we were gravelling shoulders. It happens. You forget to hang it and back up against the box and it gets yanked off. Tarps get damaged. We just had one of ours rip off on one of pups when we were hauling sand. Oh well. It was an old one any way. Hitting the curb on the scale is a big boo boo but I can see how it happens especially if you are in a hurry. I creep on and off the scales. Probably piss people off behind me but I don't need to hit anything. Fortunately we don't go on scales very often as we maintain our own stock piles and don't have to replenish them too often. Mistakes I made so far have been few but big. I accidentally hit the switch for the sander when I didn't have a sander mounted on the truck and that caused the sight gauge to melt and I lost all the hydraulic fluid in my truck driving down the road (we use an environmentally safe fluid). I hit a low branch and ripped the strobe light and county radio antenna off. We all make them.
Dear Sir, I hope this message finds you well. I’ve been following your journey in the dump truck business on TH-cam and have been truly inspired by your success and insights. I obtained my CDL-A license in 2018, but I haven’t utilized it as I was a teacher until recently. I made a quiet exit from teaching due to the constant scrutiny from superiors and the increasing difficulty of the job, despite my love for the students. I am now seeking a career change into the dump truck industry and would greatly appreciate your advice on getting started. Specifically, I am interested in whether I should initially work for a union or non-union company. I’ve seen many trucks on the road and assume there are pros and cons to both. Additionally, I’m curious if it would be wise to gain a year or two of experience before purchasing my own truck and starting my own business. I value being home with my family daily or every other day and want to ensure this career choice supports that goal. Your guidance would mean a lot to me as I look for a positive change and a successful future in this industry. Thank you for your time and advice. Best regards, John
I’ve bought it local on Craigslist for $90k with 8 brand new drive tires and only 218k miles. I now notice some signs that make me think that the previous owner laid the truck over on its side. But nothing terrible. It’s mechanically sound
Nice! What I’ve learned for myself is that i have to spend time with the truck so I can catch any breaks ahead of time and keep up on the maintenance. As far as finding work, I was reaching out to a bunch of builders and excavation companies through instagram offering my services. Plus posting on Facebook marketplace and Craigslist. Good luck
I agree. Anybody who is new to the CDL driving, should all first learn to drive a manual and learn to listen to your engine. Once you have gotten the hang of driving manual, then go to an automatic. I whole heartedly believe doing it this way only makes you a better driver when driving an automatic.
That was my first lesson when I was 12 years old hauling on site with a semi my old man didn't warn me about being on level and I rolled the truck over and got hurt pretty bad you roll one you'll never do it again that's for sure 😊
You need to do your pre check!!!!! Absolutely NO EXCUSES. all the things you listed were completely completely avoidable if you would just do your pre-trip. Rather in your post trip. And for the number one thing you listed you need to watch where you’re driving essentially. I mean that’s the fundamental thing watch over your steering. Good luck be safe God bless.
Thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations. One thing is for sure,you won't succeed if you don't try. Peace and much success to you in the business.
Thank you sir. Keep pushing every day
I learned belly dumps the day I was hired! I stopped on the way to the quarry and figured out how to open the gate!! I asked a million questions to anybody who was around!! I made every mistake in the world! Forgot to open my tarp once and collapsed it with a full scoot from the loader!! Once I even hit my fifth wheel disengagement switch instead of the differential lock out!! There right above one another and I wasn't thinking and did that!! Thank God there weren't any other trucks on the job site so really quick the loader used a chain to keep my trailer from sliding sideways and lifted it up I dropped my bags and backed right under it slid my pin pulled up and dragged it through the sand got out hooked up my glad hands and lights!! I pulled out the wires from my lights plug!! Pulled back to the shop and told the mechanic that a tree branch got in-between the trailer and tractor and pulled all the stuff out!! Took about 20 minutes to fix!! Oh yeah, one time I was tarping up and instead of my tarp I hit the gate switch and all my rock poured out of the bottom!! So I had to dump all of it there and circle back to the pit and reload!! Running a dump truck takes time to learn and requires skills to put the product where the customer wants it!! 80,000lbs!! You have to be careful on job sites to not hit stuff like new curbs pipes other equipment ect... If you are new ask questions and listen to everything people tell you!! I've been doing it for about 10yrs now and wouldn't change a thing ❤❤❤!!
At least you admit your mistakes! Not like some that don't! Keep learning! Good luck!
“You will never change, until you can realize and admit your mistakes”
Dude those are some amazing backing skills . Just got my license and looking for a first job. I hope I get to this level one day
You will! Even pickup with trailer will give you a lot of experience. Numerous times people told me that I drive with the trailer like it’s not even there :)
Did u get your first job with no experience?
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I have to agree. Amazing driving skills. Really paying attention and making corrections. Great testimony as well. I’m really looking forward to getting into the dump truck business. Maybe by the end of the year 🤞🏼
You did a very good job backing the trailer for a new driver well done
Thanks. I’ve had some experience backing, especially pick ups with trailer.
I'm happy for you man keep up on your dump truck you'll get it you're doing well
Congratulations and keep up the hard work!! May AHAYAH bless you.
Shalom
Good on you man. Working towards the same goals myself! Love the 800!
Best of luck!
We all make mistakes and learn from it love you brother keep up the good work.
Losing mud flaps is a common occurrence when paving. Even when you hook them up and out of the way. Some pavers like to pull and tear them right off. It happens.
Nice accomplishment man keep up the good work Stay focused
Hey guys, let me know if you liked the video and let me know if there’s anything else you want to see about the truck or the work I do.
Good video I’m in hotshot transport right now but I’m trying to switch to dump trucks
Love your video! Can you do a video on how the dump truck business works? How would I get paid if I bought my first truck and started my own business? Etc keep up the good work!
Mistakes are the best way to learn
For sure
Impressive backing up skills 💪 chingon El vato 😂
Don't ever work under a lifted box if it is not blocked up so there is no pressure on the hydraulic system.
Good job buddy God bless you 👍🚛💰
Thanks
I was a feed truck driver and I forgot to put up my feeder spout and I bent it really bad. Thank fully you dont move fast in a cattle feed lot but still 😅
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Crap most of those aren't mistakes. I work for a county road department as a truck driver. I lost my mud flap several times last summer when we were gravelling shoulders. It happens. You forget to hang it and back up against the box and it gets yanked off. Tarps get damaged. We just had one of ours rip off on one of pups when we were hauling sand. Oh well. It was an old one any way. Hitting the curb on the scale is a big boo boo but I can see how it happens especially if you are in a hurry. I creep on and off the scales. Probably piss people off behind me but I don't need to hit anything. Fortunately we don't go on scales very often as we maintain our own stock piles and don't have to replenish them too often. Mistakes I made so far have been few but big. I accidentally hit the switch for the sander when I didn't have a sander mounted on the truck and that caused the sight gauge to melt and I lost all the hydraulic fluid in my truck driving down the road (we use an environmentally safe fluid). I hit a low branch and ripped the strobe light and county radio antenna off. We all make them.
Keep going bro 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Hang in there and be proactive on maintenance
Look for someone who can replace the damaged part of the hub spindle in Texas I’ve seen “The axle surgeon”
Do you like driving a manual transmission or automatic?
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Dear Sir,
I hope this message finds you well. I’ve been following your journey in the dump truck business on TH-cam and have been truly inspired by your success and insights.
I obtained my CDL-A license in 2018, but I haven’t utilized it as I was a teacher until recently. I made a quiet exit from teaching due to the constant scrutiny from superiors and the increasing difficulty of the job, despite my love for the students.
I am now seeking a career change into the dump truck industry and would greatly appreciate your advice on getting started. Specifically, I am interested in whether I should initially work for a union or non-union company. I’ve seen many trucks on the road and assume there are pros and cons to both.
Additionally, I’m curious if it would be wise to gain a year or two of experience before purchasing my own truck and starting my own business. I value being home with my family daily or every other day and want to ensure this career choice supports that goal.
Your guidance would mean a lot to me as I look for a positive change and a successful future in this industry.
Thank you for your time and advice.
Best regards,
John
Thank you! I will start posting again and will answer your questions in one of the videos soon.
@@pahat11thank you!
I was over the road driver and now looking for something local like a dump truck driver what are your recommendations?
How much you pay for that dump truck I heard they go for wayyy more than semi trucks.
I’ve bought it local on Craigslist for $90k with 8 brand new drive tires and only 218k miles. I now notice some signs that make me think that the previous owner laid the truck over on its side. But nothing terrible. It’s mechanically sound
@@pahat11 wow dump trucks r expensive.. that's kinda good tho keeps a lot of ppl out of the business
I'm just like you , trying to do dumptruck! What's your advice?
Nice! What I’ve learned for myself is that i have to spend time with the truck so I can catch any breaks ahead of time and keep up on the maintenance. As far as finding work, I was reaching out to a bunch of builders and excavation companies through instagram offering my services. Plus posting on Facebook marketplace and Craigslist. Good luck
Is that a manual. My CDL school wants 1500 more to teach me manual so might just get the automatic
Mine is automatic and I don’t regret it. However my assumption is that you have to take your cda driving test on a manual truck.
You don’t want to be restricted to only automatics. Get manual
Get a manual license, drive one for a bit... then switch to an automatic when you can. We'll worth it.
For sure! I’be drove manual for couple of years before I switched to automatic
I agree. Anybody who is new to the CDL driving, should all first learn to drive a manual and learn to listen to your engine. Once you have gotten the hang of driving manual, then go to an automatic. I whole heartedly believe doing it this way only makes you a better driver when driving an automatic.
Brother is becoming a dump truck owner operator still worth it??
Around east cost, not really.
Driving dump truck ain't as easy as it seems
That’s for sure! It is very easy to tip it over or cause lots of damage.
That was my first lesson when I was 12 years old hauling on site with a semi my old man didn't warn me about being on level and I rolled the truck over and got hurt pretty bad you roll one you'll never do it again that's for sure 😊
You need to do your pre check!!!!! Absolutely NO EXCUSES. all the things you listed were completely completely avoidable if you would just do your pre-trip. Rather in your post trip. And for the number one thing you listed you need to watch where you’re driving essentially. I mean that’s the fundamental thing watch over your steering. Good luck be safe God bless.
For sure! I learned the hard way
Iam looking dump truck to driver
Polish? Bulgarian? Just curious ;)
I immigrate to US from ru in 2003 with my family when I was 13
у вас на видео есть руччкая речь! вы говорите порусски?
Hey boy you got a cdl
Yes sir. Since 2018
What’s class cdl do you need for a super ?
Hey boy???
@@chesterlovestoplay3989 😂
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