Thanks, Nick, for the permit vid. I'm one that had asked for it as lots of us had no clue about such things. You gave us a good overview and I (we) appreciate it. It's helps to understand more. Again, Thanks much!
Nick, PERFECT! :) thanks for showing the permits, TX looks exactly how it was designed, so that's cool. KS has changed a little but still has the axle diagram on the front. I will stop asking about them, I promise ;)
Retired from Dresser-Rand in Olean, NY. Most of our larger compressors went out on 20+ axle rigs. Permits were always a hassle. Great bunch of drivers! Stay safe.
That was very informative Nick didn't think I could learn much more but opps you taught me something new. Thanks for your vid.. Hi to Pops too, I'm sure he's hanging out some where.
Appreciate the behind the scenes look at the permits Nick! Most of us never get to see those. And to those impatient d--kheads who cant wait a few minutes for an oversized load to come thru? May they step in a hot puddle of piss at the truck stop parking lot in July in Texas while wearing flip-flops...lamo. Question! Are all the tires on your truck and trailer "H-rated" tires? Yall stay safe✌
have respect for oversized loads drivers always gave them the right of way or if they need to move over give them a call on the cb let them know they are cleared. really wanna get into the oversize limit but only flatbed I've done was when I was in the military hauling tanks
That's awesome of you, we certainly appreciate it. As far as getting into oversize, flatbed work is flatbed work. It's experience in securing stuff to the deck. The rest is all learned, keeping it on your trailer is the hard part. Just start going after it, brother...if you want it, you can get it.
I feel for you! You do your part, you're on time, prepared, ready to load and go.....then others don't do their part, aren't ready, or prepared and your whole plan is ruined. Been there, hated it. But, you are truly a professional and just move forward 👍 to get the job done. That building would make a great Super Shop. They always say you never build your shop big enough the first time 😀
That's true....they could go for a bigger door though lol. Setbacks and waiting are just all a part of the heavy haul game. If you're not okay with it, then this isn't the market for you. Nothing pisses off a customer more than an impatient driver. If everyone works together and is professional, things have a funny way of getting done faster ;)
Wow, that is like a bit of hint if you have to haul a over size load from Texas to Vermont. The cost of permits will go through the roof but at the end its only small % it takes out from the load being delivered, I hope. That is a list of streets and highways you have to take to get thru. Road condition plays a roll as well when hauling huge loads, don't want anything moving or shifting on bumpy and pop holes road.
Oh that all depends, brother. Some loads we can do 600+ miles a day because we don't run into restrictions. Some days we struggle to make 200 miles. Allllll depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
I move portable buildings in Oklahoma. FYI, there is a way to manipulate your route turn by turn to the way you want to go. The lady at the OHP office taught me this trick. It can only be done on the computer, not by phone. :)
Hey your only 30 mins north of my home town. Hutchinson is where I'm from. And I will say the way you said "McPherson" the first time is the correct way. Hahaha!!! Keepem comin!!!! Love the videos man!!
In regards to load securement video, quick question about direct and indirect securement .(50% rating for direct) Does that apply to heavy machinery? We haul alot of equipment on lowboy trailers and really cant indirect secure most loads. Any info would help. Thanks
Does your contract provide any penalty or adjustment for when you show up on time as contracted and shipper or receiver is not able to accept or produced your load due to things like not having a crane or lift truck available even though they knew they'd need this or in the case where shipper wouldn't release because of payment issues. It cost you money to wait around and it can screw up your schedule and might cost you your next load. There are delays on your part you cannot control, weather, road construction, police inspections, and customs clearances that I gather you might have to eat yourself. Another question is about quoting a price for a shipment and dealing with unknowns, are the permits part of the price quote or are they added afterwards when you have the actual numbers?
We absolutely factor in the costs of permits / escorts. There is what we call "detention" time in this industry. Given we do heavy haul, we give the customer 3-4 hours for loading / unloading free, but then we begin to charge by the hour to keep us around. If it's more than a day, it goes into layover rate, which is much much higher.
Another awesome video insight into your daily life on the road, fantastic..!! seriously always a great watch, many thanks... ps - at the very end you unhook, where were you heading as bobtail ?? food..?? ;-)
Very interesting work,but you have a lot of regulation (and expense) to contend with. Obviously,the price of the permits is factored into what you charge the customer,for the job...... Is the permit charge based on the mileage that you cover,through a particular state ??
Yes and no. Like I said in the video, every state is a little different. A GA state permit is like $32 no matter what. That same load, could have a TN permit costing over $1,000. Some states charge you per ton over 80,000, per mile through the state. Then there are costs above a certain dimension where engineers have to go assess your entire route. There are so many variables, it's hard to give just one solid answer.
We have a blanket for TN, because it's one of the most expensive states to permit through on the east coast. Other than that, we get single trip permits every other time.
In all the states for OD with overweight max speed is 55mph, weather permitting. Permits do get crazy with every LvL up on the load. Did You tor-up the pumpkin tarp?-ouch, the black do not as good,ha ha, I did app to Landstar to join.TH Kryss
That's incorrect. Every state has different laws, some states don't restrict your speed at all. The pumpkin tarps are still kicking, we just used the black one because it was big enough to fit this piece where we would have had to use both of the orange tarps.
We ALWAYS print our permits. I've never left a permit on my phone. There are a lot of time's I'll pull into a sale house and sit on the scales, from inside the building they'll ask to see my permit. I just stick it out the window so they can see it's been signed, and on my way I go. Last thing I want is to force a DOT officer out to my truck to look at my phone.
I have mine on a tablet as well is in print. Did have the opportunity to show the permit to a scale house in Illinois (they allow digital copies). All went well.
I have. Did a 12' wide a/c dealio from TN to MD on my own, and also, that video B.A.T on my channel, I was on my own. Pop takes time off sometimes, and I'll go truck on my own.
Hey Nick, enjoy your videos thank you! you have answered this 100 times I am sure, but are you paid by the mile, job, or percentage? also what is ball park net income from one in your profession? thank you.
LOL! I don't even fully comprehend bridge laws. I just hope to god that the 3" x 3" sign at the threshold of the bridge doesn't say 10Ton's when I get to it lol.
Thanks for the permit info Nick.Does your permit special conditions talk about escort cars,also i see police sometimes with you do you pay for the police and the escorts or is it a item on your billing?Thanks Nick be safe and get that first aid kit ha ha ///
John C Each Permits will list all Safety Equipment required. Once you exceed certain criteria then you start adding escorts. Escorts have to be certified by the state. There are companies that specialize in this service.
randomsanwich got it right. I could have shown the Kansas more indepth and you would have seen where it dictated that we needed x amount of pilot cars. Yes, as a short answer to your question, your permit is the word of god and will dictate to you everything you need to know and are required to have.
Not gonna lie I always wanted to drive a truck in a suit. I should get a really good, breathable suit and do it. Why not make this a classy profession?
i am ok with the truck it is the car that fallow the truck and they are not in the same block. car should not be between the truck and it led and fallower
There very well could be a reason. Maybe there's an obstacle on the shoulder of the road, and the pilot car decides to close down the lane to open an escape route for the oversize load if the driver determines they need it. There are a million scenarios that play into moving these things safely...like I said, patience will always prevail in getting angry over it.
Always enjoy your videos Nick, thanks!
Thanks, Nick, for the permit vid. I'm one that had asked for it as lots of us had no clue about such things. You gave us a good overview and I (we) appreciate it. It's helps to understand more. Again, Thanks much!
No problem!! I may start showing more about the permits if we get some cool stuff and where it tells us we need escorts / police etc.
Well said Nick!! Great job explaining permits!!! Love all of your videos!! Stay safe!!!!!
Thanks!
Nick, PERFECT! :) thanks for showing the permits, TX looks exactly how it was designed, so that's cool. KS has changed a little but still has the axle diagram on the front. I will stop asking about them, I promise ;)
Lol you're alright. I've been saying I'd go over permits for a while now.
That front that came through today in Missouri was no joke, I can understand the frustration with the wind lol.
So I heard. We were lucky to have missed it. Glad you're doin alright.
Very classy that you work in shirt and tie. I like it. Shows that up take pride in your work.
Retired from Dresser-Rand in Olean, NY. Most of our larger compressors went out on 20+ axle rigs. Permits were always a hassle. Great bunch of drivers! Stay safe.
Yeah, stuff that big is a logistical nightmare! I'd love to do a move like that someday though.
That was very informative Nick didn't think I could learn much more but opps you taught me something new. Thanks for your vid.. Hi to Pops too, I'm sure he's hanging out some where.
Bro you are badass i dig the professional look
Appreciate the behind the scenes look at the permits Nick! Most of us never get to see those. And to those impatient d--kheads who cant wait a few minutes for an oversized load to come thru? May they step in a hot puddle of piss at the truck stop parking lot in July in Texas while wearing flip-flops...lamo. Question! Are all the tires on your truck and trailer "H-rated" tires? Yall stay safe✌
No problem, thanks for watching! Yes, all the tires are H rated on the trailer. Not on the tractor though, especially the steers.
have respect for oversized loads drivers always gave them the right of way or if they need to move over give them a call on the cb let them know they are cleared. really wanna get into the oversize limit but only flatbed I've done was when I was in the military hauling tanks
That's awesome of you, we certainly appreciate it. As far as getting into oversize, flatbed work is flatbed work. It's experience in securing stuff to the deck. The rest is all learned, keeping it on your trailer is the hard part. Just start going after it, brother...if you want it, you can get it.
I feel for you! You do your part, you're on time, prepared, ready to load and go.....then others don't do their part, aren't ready, or prepared and your whole plan is ruined. Been there, hated it.
But, you are truly a professional and just move forward 👍 to get the job done.
That building would make a great Super Shop. They always say you never build your shop big enough the first time 😀
That's true....they could go for a bigger door though lol.
Setbacks and waiting are just all a part of the heavy haul game. If you're not okay with it, then this isn't the market for you. Nothing pisses off a customer more than an impatient driver. If everyone works together and is professional, things have a funny way of getting done faster ;)
thank you for sharing Nick , besafe out there !
Thanks!
Question, what were all those boxes in the ground at 14:25?
Wow, that is like a bit of hint if you have to haul a over size load from Texas to Vermont. The cost of permits will go through the roof but at the end its only small % it takes out from the load being delivered, I hope.
That is a list of streets and highways you have to take to get thru. Road condition plays a roll as well when hauling huge loads, don't want anything moving or shifting on bumpy and pop holes road.
Yep, there's a lot to factor in moving some of this stuff.
Being that you need ever bit of help getting to Point A to B. What is the furthest distance you travel during a Over size or Over Weight load?
Oh that all depends, brother. Some loads we can do 600+ miles a day because we don't run into restrictions. Some days we struggle to make 200 miles. Allllll depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
I move portable buildings in Oklahoma. FYI, there is a way to manipulate your route turn by turn to the way you want to go. The lady at the OHP office taught me this trick. It can only be done on the computer, not by phone. :)
Imma have to call and yell at my permit lady then L0L.
Was the battleship parked in El Campo, TX over Mother's day?
That it was!
Nice explanation of permits always enjoy your vids keep em coming stay safe
Thanks!
The five axle trailer, it must be hard on the tires turning in tight quarters. Do they get cupped quickly?
Nope, they're the same tires as ours on the 4 axle. They're incredibly strong, 16 ply Continentals. They're amazing tires.
Hey your only 30 mins north of my home town. Hutchinson is where I'm from. And I will say the way you said "McPherson" the first time is the correct way. Hahaha!!! Keepem comin!!!! Love the videos man!!
The lady at the city office when I called for my routing approval corrected me on it lol. Told me the 'h' is silent.
Hahaha actually it sounds like: Mc-fur-son. That lady doesn't know what she's talking about!!!! That's so funny!!! Some peoples kids!!!
You guys have to follow the instructions given by the state. I don't mind, I like seeing you guys work.
I brought a crane out of Kansas and coming across Missuri I was routed off exits and back on the highway to avoid the bridge
Yep. Happens often.
Do y'all still do heavy haul????
Roll on driver!
Will do.
great videos keep more coming
Thanks, will do!
See that lotion in the back, gotta have that running solo lol.
Think that's probably hand sanitizer. Can't recall having lotion in the truck.
Nick Mordaunt Just a joke lol. ...haha..
Oversize in Michigan is a pain. Permit speed for long is 55 mph, wide is 50 mph. Not to mention the roads are terrible
Yep. I don't know if I've ever run through Michigan oversize, actually lol.
* New Subscriber * Great information, enjoyed this video!
Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the channel!
Nick..are there any states you have not been to..sans Alaska and Hawaii?
He does not do California as he mentioned in a few videos.
Hawaii is a difficult state to get to as a trucker...
But no, I've driven through and delivered or loaded in all 48 of the continental US.
iamrichrocker just put the floaties on....lol
Dear Sir,. if your
vehicle is over standard when empty do you still need permits?
Thanks
Yeah, we carry blanket permits for states where we are overlength even empty.
In regards to load securement video, quick question about direct and indirect securement .(50% rating for direct) Does that apply to heavy machinery? We haul alot of equipment on lowboy trailers and really cant indirect secure most loads. Any info would help. Thanks
I've had my doors blown off by a oversized load many times lol and I'm governed at 65
I'm not saying we NEVER run 70....lol, just not with this one. We kept it at a modest 67 ;)
One question . Why do you where a dress shirt and tie for trucking ? I understand you want to look presentable but other than that ?
Does your contract provide any penalty or adjustment for when you show up on time as contracted and shipper or receiver is not able to accept or produced your load due to things like not having a crane or lift truck available even though they knew they'd need this or in the case where shipper wouldn't release because of payment issues. It cost you money to wait around and it can screw up your schedule and might cost you your next load. There are delays on your part you cannot control, weather, road construction, police inspections, and customs clearances that I gather you might have to eat yourself.
Another question is about quoting a price for a shipment and dealing with unknowns, are the permits part of the price quote or are they added afterwards when you have the actual numbers?
We absolutely factor in the costs of permits / escorts. There is what we call "detention" time in this industry. Given we do heavy haul, we give the customer 3-4 hours for loading / unloading free, but then we begin to charge by the hour to keep us around. If it's more than a day, it goes into layover rate, which is much much higher.
Hi Nick A Job Well Done As Allways Take Care And God Bless P.S My Regards To Joe.
Thanks! Check out his channel, and drop your regards there! He'd like to hear it I'm sure.
Another awesome video insight into your daily life on the road, fantastic..!! seriously always a great watch, many thanks... ps - at the very end you unhook, where were you heading as bobtail ?? food..?? ;-)
Yep! We hadn't eaten all day, so I went to a Wendy's in town and got us all some sammiches.
Very interesting work,but you have a lot of regulation (and expense) to contend with. Obviously,the price of the permits is factored into what you charge the customer,for the job...... Is the permit charge based on the mileage that you cover,through a particular state ??
Yes and no. Like I said in the video, every state is a little different. A GA state permit is like $32 no matter what. That same load, could have a TN permit costing over $1,000. Some states charge you per ton over 80,000, per mile through the state. Then there are costs above a certain dimension where engineers have to go assess your entire route. There are so many variables, it's hard to give just one solid answer.
Luckily we only haul in three states and run Blanket Permits. Makes life so much easier .. and cheaper.
We have a blanket for TN, because it's one of the most expensive states to permit through on the east coast. Other than that, we get single trip permits every other time.
In all the states for OD with overweight max speed is 55mph, weather permitting. Permits do get crazy with every LvL up on the load. Did You tor-up the pumpkin tarp?-ouch, the black do not as good,ha ha, I did app to Landstar to join.TH Kryss
That's incorrect. Every state has different laws, some states don't restrict your speed at all. The pumpkin tarps are still kicking, we just used the black one because it was big enough to fit this piece where we would have had to use both of the orange tarps.
How much would a like this pay per mile on average
Do you guys prefer digital permits when available?
I kinda like having paper to refer to. But if the route is easy enough, then digital is fine.
We ALWAYS print our permits. I've never left a permit on my phone. There are a lot of time's I'll pull into a sale house and sit on the scales, from inside the building they'll ask to see my permit. I just stick it out the window so they can see it's been signed, and on my way I go. Last thing I want is to force a DOT officer out to my truck to look at my phone.
I have mine on a tablet as well is in print. Did have the opportunity to show the permit to a scale house in Illinois (they allow digital copies). All went well.
thanks for the tutorial, well done
No problem, thanks for watching!
Great video #thanks
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
are you ever going to go Solo?
I have. Did a 12' wide a/c dealio from TN to MD on my own, and also, that video B.A.T on my channel, I was on my own. Pop takes time off sometimes, and I'll go truck on my own.
how can they see that
?
i want to see a video just on the backing in this video without sped up
Unfortunately, I can't, because this was a timelapse, so it's like 5,000 pictures merged together. I could do it on a future video though.
Hey Nick, enjoy your videos thank you! you have answered this 100 times I am sure, but are you paid by the mile, job, or percentage? also what is ball park net income from one in your profession? thank you.
Cool!
Thanks!
WHERE ARE YOUR VIDEOS? I'M DYING OVER HERE.
Now nick how come you don't have your name on the door of your truck like Joe hahaha keep the pedal to the metal bud
Love the videos
Thanks.
hey guys luv ur videos I had a question r super single better then dual tires for ur tractor and trailer
Super singles are garbage for heavy haul, and dangerous. We'd never run them. I'd sell my truck before putting SS's on it.
Oh ok lol
you should explain bridge law
LOL! I don't even fully comprehend bridge laws. I just hope to god that the 3" x 3" sign at the threshold of the bridge doesn't say 10Ton's when I get to it lol.
hell i haul heavy equipment still cant understand
Haha. They don't make it easy.
the 👔 👍🏾
Thanks for the permit info Nick.Does your permit special conditions talk about escort cars,also i see police sometimes with you do you pay for the police and the escorts or is it a item on your billing?Thanks Nick be safe and get that first aid kit ha ha ///
John C Each Permits will list all Safety Equipment required. Once you exceed certain criteria then you start adding escorts. Escorts have to be certified by the state. There are companies that specialize in this service.
randomsanwich got it right. I could have shown the Kansas more indepth and you would have seen where it dictated that we needed x amount of pilot cars. Yes, as a short answer to your question, your permit is the word of god and will dictate to you everything you need to know and are required to have.
did y'all get a police escort thru houston?
No sir. No escorts or anything were required until Kansas where we had to have 3.
Guess it's time or location sensitive, every time ive been through Houston and there's been a permitted load on the road they get a police escort.
is the red kw dads
No, that's Joe's truck. Was. He just sold it.
I haven't seen you for a while is all OK.
All is good, brother. Just been off the truck for a couple weeks. New video explains it. Thanks for hanging in there.
Not gonna lie I always wanted to drive a truck in a suit. I should get a really good, breathable suit and do it. Why not make this a classy profession?
are track you down
?
in documents 4axles x 18000lbs... but on a real flatbad - 5axles... wtf???
Tell them four wheelers to kiss your ass. Your bigger then them lol! Be safe dude keep the videos coming.
Lol, often do. Just kind move along and eventually they'll get the point.
i am ok with the truck it is the car that fallow the truck and they are not in the same block. car should not be between the truck and it led and fallower
There very well could be a reason. Maybe there's an obstacle on the shoulder of the road, and the pilot car decides to close down the lane to open an escape route for the oversize load if the driver determines they need it. There are a million scenarios that play into moving these things safely...like I said, patience will always prevail in getting angry over it.
I haul oversize and permits r a bitch lol
first
Woot woot. Your last name is the same as my High School name here in GA.