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Originally Posted by Hawkjr
so being new to hauling a dump isn't really that hard right?? just if you have a frameless dump just make sure its level and your on a hard surface?? also is it an advantage to having an spread axle dump??
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There's a lot more to it than that....wait till they ask ya to spread it.
2 major aspects of a frameless I like is the weight and....9 out of 10 times..if the trailer goes over the tractor will stay upright.
If it goes over, most damage would be the draft arms.
A frame trailer is a 90% gaurantee to take tractor with the trailer.
When loading especially this time of the year....you need to watch your moisture content of the load. Seen many a trailers go over because a load froze or partially froze.
Some loads don't have to freeze. I use to run "bank" sand to Detroit. As you drove the load compacted. Needless to say, You could raise the box 2/3 rds of the way and the load still won't budge.
Best advise....put a liner in the trailer. ( Now I'm talking a 40' trailer ). Come to think of it I've seen 24'ers go over. In your area....wet coal this time of the year plays with trailers as well.
As far as frame verses frameless,....depends the length and what you plan on doing. Short trailers good for local work and asphalt - other hourly as well. OTR I would go frameless for the weight.
Just remember one thing.....Just because the area your dumping is level and appears to be solid....don't let it fool ya. That box could be up half to two thirds, and the ground could start to sink. I've seen it happen....and once that hoist binds....your F*C*ED !
Also.....never....ever.....ever....dump right next to someone as they are dumping. I don't care if they are your best friend from the same company......NEVER. Seen two many "buddies" dumping together from the same company.....One truck drove out the other was towed!
There are a few major End dump companies....WIlls, Jack Grey, Stenger, Beelman, Pavolich. Keep doing searches. Your larger companies probably won't pay as well. But, they may save you the cost of a trailer right away.???
I loved dump and hopper......Just remember, these trailers are the most expensive and the rates are among the lowest!