[marylandkw]

Originally Posted by Mackman

It seems we get a good amount of people in here asking about dumps.

Yeah, there was that thread a few weeks ago about trash cans in the cab and where the throw it out after doing it and how close one should sleep next to it. It seemed to drone on forever.

Just kidding, I think a dump truck forum would be nice.

[maschaubsr]

I like the suggestion to have a section on dump trucks. Like another post said, they were my first drive and the skills like double clutching, backing (with and without trailers), spreading stone, etc. are all applicable, if not transferrable. One more thing: more and more, it's clear that O/O margins per power unit can be quite attractive in the dump business and I continue to evaluate the segment and compare it to what can be done with OTR assets.

[marylandkw]

Originally Posted by maschaubsr

it's clear that O/O margins per power unit can be quite attractive in the dump business

Shhhhhhh it's a secret! :lol:

I'd also like to see a dump truck forum or a forum set up for local drivers.

[Concerned]

Hi im not a truck driver but i need information from a real experienced dump truck mechanic i had a friend pass away last night from a hydraulic pumped bed coming down on him now obviously he wasnt a experienced mechanic because none would of ever even completely under the bed but i need to know can someone kick the control while being under the bed working on it