Great News (got a new job)
#61
05-08-2010, 03:40 AM
Maybe things will get easier once you get in your truck by yourself, and you get the hang of it.
Most people don't think about it, but it's a big difference from a 42' or a 48' to a 53'. Especially when you run in big cities. 
#63
05-08-2010, 09:01 PM
Well, mackman i've been following this thread off and on. I do have to say, that you've got a easy trailer to pull. Way easier than the 53 ft lowboy I was pulling last year. I'll give ya some advice, slow down, take your time, to do things right. I used to be nervous as heck pulling what I do. Now I just go with the flow. You'll get used to it, I did. I'm guilty of not taking enough pics of the different trucks and trailer's I've had to use. So, don't forget like I have. Happy hauling. :thumbsup:
Here's a few pics of the trailer I used to pull, and the load on it. And the one I've got now.     
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#64
05-12-2010, 02:23 AM
1st week update
Since last Friday i didn't hit anything else lol. But I'm not a big fan of my new job. But you sure cant beat the money. I been training all week with a guy riding with me. Monday i start by myself. This week i got 56.5 hrs. at 20/hr That comes out to 1,295.00 gross. After 90 days when i go union my pay will go up to 23.04. I like the people i work with and my boss. They are great so far. But that truck is a PITA. I'm going to try to stick it out as long as i can. I haven't been in Philly yet. This is by far the best paying job i had. So I'm going to do my best to make it work. But i gotta say you WORK for your money. So this week went good. Next week i will get better pics of the stuff i haul. I just took this quick pic of the truck with the 53ft landoll when i left work the other night. 
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#65
05-17-2010, 12:00 AM
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Concordville PA
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Jorlee thats one hell of a set-up you got there.
Anyway week 2 went smooth. I did get my 1st pay check and they have union dues coming out already. I'm going to have to talk to the payroll lady about that. I'm not in the union till 90days so i don't understand why they took 30.36 out for Union Check off and 15.25 for union dues. This week i only got 50hours in. So that 1,100 gross for the week. The hardest move i had to make was picking up a track hoe at 12th and lemon streets in Philly. Google map it. It was FU_KED UP. Here are some pictures after i made the pick-up. I was on Columbus Blvd. in south Philly. Stop to grab a bite to eat and took a couple pics.   
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Last edited by Mackman; 05-17-2010 at 12:14 AM.
#66
05-17-2010, 12:22 AM
Those pics remineded me of, when I first hauled excavators for the company. I had a 8ft wide birmingham. That was loads of fun in the rain. First a PC120 and then a PC300, same day. Slipped the PC120 off the side, tried to hurry and not use the outriggers.
Looks good from here, have fun and work smart, not hard.
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#68
05-17-2010, 01:50 AM
That buster brown truck looks good on the front of your wagon. :lol:
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#69
05-17-2010, 02:57 AM
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Concordville PA
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By lifts i mean JLG Model: 860SJ I will get some pics of me hauling them this week.
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