WHAT IS DECK DRIVING??
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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Do you know what deck driving is? Well it's a driver that delivers new and used trucks by bulk. The trucks are stacked on top of each other. This stack of trucks is coming out of Mexico and are picked up by American driver in Laredo T.X. This position is called Deck Driving and the industry name is Drive Away. So what you do is fly or drive to the pickup point and tack them to there destination and then fly or drive your own car back for another stack of trucks. But you might ask yourself how do I drive my own car well you can stack your car on the trucks you are driving. Guys driving a semi combination is not the only thing you can do with your CDL. There are so many different jobs out there you just have to look and ask a lot of questions.
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I used to piggy back for att or acs, they pay for everything, hotels, waiting time, taxi's rental cars, lodging, and in my days we were in a union, they were really good for their worker, and at dot guys at the scales are ussually pretty good too, this job is not for everyone, but it keeps you fit, and you see many places across Canada and the US as you travel by plane, rental car, taxi's after you delivered the last truck, downside is you don't have your own truck with your own stuff in it, you're kinda like a backpacker running the newest rigs and sometimes prototype's around North America.
All that sounds like a positive to me.
@@puertoricanpapi1356 yup, it is pretty good, sleep in a hotel every night.
Company paid all expenses when i was doing it, hotels, airplante tickets, rental cars i mean its all paid for, but undecking trucks i winter time in Canada or summer in Arizona is hard work, so not for everyone.
@@Bandit-Iggy how is it hard exactly? I thought the receiver undecks then for you.
@@puertoricanpapi1356 I had to undeck myself, many times outside, which can be cold in Canadian winters during summertime in the south.
Auto truck transport pays for all your expenses while you’re delivering trucks to customers flights ,hotels ,car rentals.
Thank you for that information Adrian
Thank you for that gem
When you get a new RIG, thiers always something lose.
$167k rig and right away they break down. It's common .
The first 200k miles you gotta work out the bugs
They usually have those jobs online quite a bit.. Most of the time Drive Away jobs are self-employed.. A buddy of mine would drive his pickup a truck to a location and pick up a few rigs, and tow his pickup in the back.. I look into a company a few years back; they would fly you from location to location.
Nice to see you on here!!
Lol thank you.. I started my social media here and them moved over to TikTok.. Do you have a channel here. I’m gonna look you up..
I am really surprised to see that two of the towed units are secured just by clamping via wooden blocks to the chassis rails of the truck in front .... not locked into the fifth wheel and .... NO 'breakaway chains' .... surely bad practice by the shipper?? .... another good video Jorge .... thank you .... Regards from England.
The wood blocks are spacers, 4 ,
1/2 ubolts secure the saddle to the frame. The same saddles have a 5th wheel pin, it is used if the fit is safe.
That clamping device is called a saddle and it's been the industry standard for as long as trucks have been decked and if you think about it it is just as secure as a kingpin which is only held in place by the two little Jaws that close behind it there are no safety breakaway chains on that either. Some companies however do use some safety chains but they don't stop the truck from falling off as that is never an issue. The only common issue is it listening and shifting over to one side. New trucks prevent this by cutting a block of wood that goes against the saddlehead Jaws over to the big u-bolts holding on the spring. The wood has been banded or zip tied or twist wired in place and is a very secure method. If you hadn't already guessed I've been working in this industry for years.
The axles are removed so the drive line won’t move thus the speed sensor won’t read any movement and that won’t increase the mileage in the unit I had to do the PDI for doggett freightliner when they arrived to El Paso
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Thanks for the information
Have a nice day
Carlos
Great information Braulio.. Thank you..
Wrong, sensors won't read any mileage if off
I don't think i ever seen peterbilt trucks be transported like that. It's always Freightliner
Every brand does this.
I know you arr trying but dang Dude. You can only tow up to three vehicles. No car behind 4 only 2 or 3. And a hoist is a overhead chain lifting device either manual or electric. The dolly you pointed to is still a dolly just like on your trailer. Bus and single drivers are just that they do get to sleep in used trucks just not new. The driver undecks the trucks and sets them up for the dealer or company. The type of driving is Driveaway.
That's why I make the videos to learn more. Thank you for your information. DANG DUDE GIVE A PASS..LOL..Stay safe...
I would get a torque wrench and some gasket sealer put it on both sides of axle gasket pre tighten bolts then use factory torque specs in a crisscross pattern twice on all bolts it should stop leaks.
Thank you JP I'm gonna do that..
My Duramax axle deals sre a thin sheet of aluminum, almost like a foil. I used black RTV gasket maker(black is oil resistant) and used a putty knife to the the thinnest coat I could on one side of the gasket than the mating side of the flange(after cleaning it ). Waited 20 minutes. Gasket on with the gasket maker side away from me then slid the axle in. Snugges them, then used the 20v dewalt impact in a start pattern. No leaks. Most people who use gasket maker/sealer get leaks because they use too much and dont let it set up until it develops a skin before assembling the parts. You should be able to touch it without getting it on your finger.
Liking the change up in last few videos bro, great stuff as always, gotta DJ a wedding this weekend, might try to Vlog it, not sure yet? Have a great weekend bro 💯💯💯
That would be cool.. You aswell have a great weekend.
I watched a video a while back. Volvo does the same type of transport from the factory. Their drivers are employed by Volvo. It is a good job. More stuff to check while doing your pre and post trips.
As far as you own seals. Check with Peterbilt to see if there are any torque regulations. That might be your issue.
We (driveaway) move every brand of new and used trucks this way when it is practical. Iron Tiger is the company that moves Volvo. Their decking facility is the literaly the Truck gate leaving the North American Volvo facility.
Can you deck volvo vnl sleeper on top low profile saddle.. to tow or it will be over hight limit ??
Jorge
Good morning
How the front end fits on the fifth wheels to be hauled ?
Have a nice day
Regards
Carlos Aguirre
Quito Ecuador
9 October 2020
In the fifth wheel they install a kit so that would get the steer axle on the other unit like an elephant grabbing the tail of another elephant is just beautiful watching them run in the interstate
Thank you 🙏
Allah bless you,
Do you guys offer training? Me encantaría trabajar em eso.
I’m sure they do.. I don’t work doing that
I did singles a long time ago I didn't make much money
How do you back them thangs?
I have no idea lol..
You can learn to back up a short distance, 25 to 50 feet. Anything longer and they get all twisted up.
Did you Mexico then call Laredo Texas Mexico? 😆
Do these drivers get stopped anymore or less frequently then freight haulers?
Chocolate is up set.you subpost too be working. Not goofing off.. Haha
You know I'm more of a goof than a worker..🤣🤣
@@ATruckersLife me too.more .it's more fun
I would like to do that job, can you tell me where to apply ?
I really don’t know I’ve never done this. I pull tanks
I am very interested in doing this type of work. I am going to be doing my cdl very soon. So this my second choice.I have two other options for me to look into.who can I talk to about this job.
So does the rig driving end up with a lot of miles??
I don't know about alot but yes it will have some mileage..
I’m not sure but I think the guy buying the truck in front pulling gets the delivery fees waived. To offset the mileage being put on it.
Can they back them up ?
Good question
With two its like a short trailer, with three gets a little more tricky but possible to back a long way or even a 45-90 if you are good. With four trucks you can only go so far until the last truck starts moving one way or the other
Must of not been a union company
We aren’t. Driveaway is contract 1099 work mostly. ☹️
I will be starting at Truck Movers, do you know if they are a good company to work for?
I wish I could answer this for you but I don't know much about this line of work.. I wish the best of luck..
How did it work out?
@@syvallia24 I never went because some of their drivers had to have a extra job just to make it.
Volvo trucks leave Dublin VA
Anit you subpost to o be on vacation.
This was a video that I've been sitting on for when I was on vacation..
How can I become a driver can you give me the phone number do that company
I have no earthly idea bro. You gotta just google it
Coldiron Specialized Transportation is the best. Truckmovers ids the biggest and worst. Norton Driveaway, Team Driveaway, Quality Driveaway, Bennett Driveaway are ones I also worked for.