I have the same set up i like it. Some advice as i have been using them for about a year now when trying to get close like that put your truck in gear and stand next to it with the winch control and lower as the truck pulls forward slowly. The weight of the trailer and can will keep your truck from going anywhere until you release the winch. Helps me when they want it close and it's on grass and the wheels won't roll. Another way is stick 2x4 under the back wheels and slowly roll it up to the porch but you have to park a little bit away to account for the length of the can. Hope this helps
Hi there, could you have parked the dumpster at the end of his deck where you could back it up with an inches and he could throw it all in from the side of the dumpster or did he not want it there? It definitely looked difficult to get it close where are you put it but I think you did a great job seeing how it would’ve taken forever to keep walking to the end of it to get it closer. Just wondering, if sideloading from the left side of the deck would have been an option?
It may have been, but it was muddier over there and the whole thing is steeper than it appears on camera. Plus, the customer wanted it in front of the door.
I actually only started with 1. A local dealer had a deal on the trailer with one dumpster and I had the funds to make it work. I’m currently up to 5. Those packages are nice, but make for a bigger startup cost, and potentially more debt.
I haven’t advertised traditionally. I have a hardware store, so I set some dumpsters there when they are not in use. All of my bins have graphics on them, so they make great billboards. Besides that, I recommend having a Google my business profile. It’s free and easy to setup
Truck maintenance: tires, brakes, fuel. Unexpected things. Trailer tires and brakes as well. My biggest expenses are landfill charges and fuel. These go up as business go up
I subscribe when you said Salem Indiana. I'll be serving the Lawrence County area As soon as my dumpsters come in. Wish you the best of luck and be safe out there. Corey Brummett Buy and Sell in The Sticks Removal Service
Basically, you're only using the hydraulic lift to tilt everything. The winch isn't used to dump the load, the dumpster stays latched to the trailer frame as it is lifted
I have a CDL, but it is not required for my setup. In Indiana, a standard driver license is all that is needed if the combined GVWR of the truck and trailer is under 26,000 pounds.
I have the same set up i like it. Some advice as i have been using them for about a year now when trying to get close like that put your truck in gear and stand next to it with the winch control and lower as the truck pulls forward slowly. The weight of the trailer and can will keep your truck from going anywhere until you release the winch. Helps me when they want it close and it's on grass and the wheels won't roll. Another way is stick 2x4 under the back wheels and slowly roll it up to the porch but you have to park a little bit away to account for the length of the can. Hope this helps
Thanks for your comment! This does work good in straight, flat situations
Very nice. You you have a minute I have a couple of questions about your roll off set up. Thanks James
Yes, ask away. I'm working on a video about my setup, so I'll be sure to answer your questions.
Hi there, could you have parked the dumpster at the end of his deck where you could back it up with an inches and he could throw it all in from the side of the dumpster or did he not want it there?
It definitely looked difficult to get it close where are you put it but I think you did a great job seeing how it would’ve taken forever to keep walking to the end of it to get it closer.
Just wondering, if sideloading from the left side of the deck would have been an option?
It may have been, but it was muddier over there and the whole thing is steeper than it appears on camera. Plus, the customer wanted it in front of the door.
nice work planning on doing the side hustle soon🙏
Thank you, and the best of luck! I enjoy it, although some days are better than others. Like anything
Great content sir.
Curious, how many dumpsters did you start out with? I’ve seen “packages” that come with one trailer and three bins.
I actually only started with 1. A local dealer had a deal on the trailer with one dumpster and I had the funds to make it work. I’m currently up to 5. Those packages are nice, but make for a bigger startup cost, and potentially more debt.
Do you get enough rentals where you can make a living? How many inquires do you usually get a month?
It’s pretty seasonal. I have another business along with this one. The dumpsters alone could be enough on average. Winter is pretty slow though
How are you manly fining work James?
Just having a good website, word of mouth, and every dumpster is like a billboard with the lettering
How do you advertise? What do you recommend for someone starting out. Thanks
I haven’t advertised traditionally. I have a hardware store, so I set some dumpsters there when they are not in use. All of my bins have graphics on them, so they make great billboards. Besides that, I recommend having a Google my business profile. It’s free and easy to setup
What’s the average weekly gross with one of these? What are the expenses that you gotta watch out for? Any advice helps, thanks
Truck maintenance: tires, brakes, fuel. Unexpected things. Trailer tires and brakes as well. My biggest expenses are landfill charges and fuel. These go up as business go up
I subscribe when you said Salem Indiana.
I'll be serving the Lawrence County area As soon as my dumpsters come in. Wish you the best of luck and be safe out there.
Corey Brummett Buy and Sell in The Sticks Removal Service
Good luck to you too! Thanks for watching
Hi what size is your trailer? How much for the gooseneck and trailer each? Also is your truck a 2500 diesel?
My setup is 14'. The dumpsters are around $5K each average.
My 2500 truck has the 6.0 gas. It's the second one I've owned and I really like it.
Do you know if there’s an option for ramps to load equipment on these roll offs?
My local Horizon dealer does have a rolloff deck they sell. It has a dove tail, and rolls up on the trailer like a dumpster.
When you pick it up full and go to dump the load, how does it act as a dump trailer?
Basically, you're only using the hydraulic lift to tilt everything. The winch isn't used to dump the load, the dumpster stays latched to the trailer frame as it is lifted
What brand is your trailer
Horizon. Mexico made, I love it. Will do a video soon hopefully
You do this with class C license ?
I have a CDL, but it is not required for my setup. In Indiana, a standard driver license is all that is needed if the combined GVWR of the truck and trailer is under 26,000 pounds.
You were going way too fast with that trailer.
All of those clips were sped up while I was driving🙂
Hello, 14' or 16' ?
14' setup