Great video. I spent more time researching hooks than your video took to complete, and your video had more than ten-fold information. Not just the 7 things, but the information you provided as your basis for the things. Thank you.
As someone who has been hauling dumpsters for almost 10 years, both multi axle straight truck and semi truck trailer configurations. I have to say you’re spot on and all great information for someone trying to get into the industry. The only thing I can add is and I’m pretty sure all hook lifts are standard 36” rail (but I could be wrong). Make sure your system is standard rail if you plan on expanding into a fair sized operation or want to get into CDL trucks. That way all you’re trucks are running the same rail system and can haul the same dumpsters with little to no modification of the dumpster. Also the point on automatic transmissions is dead on. Although I have both a stick and automatic and I personally prefer the stick. Finding people that can drive a stick especially in the CDL world is like finding a needle in a hay stack.
Great advice, thank you so much, looking to convert from winch to hooklift next year. Love your channel, would love to hear you talk about finances philosophy around debt, cash flow, how long to pay equipment off, etc. thanks for posting!
Appreciate your comment and watching tonight. I have the topic of debt, cash flow and equipment depreciation on my list of possible episodes, but as of now, I haven’t filmed anything yet. I appreciate the suggestion.
Reaffirmed what I was thinking as I’m getting ready to purchase my first hooklift. The point about PTO operation in all trans positions was super helpful. 🇺🇸👍🏼
I work at a Roll off. Both trucks are Automatics The Mack is either PTO or Tranny operating. The Freightliner is PTO & Tranny. Amazing how many times in a day I need to spot the cans tight against a residential garage and then drive out from under it
I would look on Facebook market place. Also, there are several Hooklift truck groups that you can join where several guys a day are posting trucks like this for sale. Thanks for watching the channel. I appreciate the support. 👊🏾
Any recommendations on where to find same chevy truck? I saw a guy from Cali having the same truck and even the color unless he bought it from you. Thank you John for all the info.
That truck in California was mine. I sold it to him earlier this year. You can buy one of these trucks completely build up and ready to go from Ruble Truck Sales in New Haven, IN 260.466.1160
Guys, defintely stay under CDL 😊 This is the one point I disagree with, but over 26k does definitely bring a lot of obstacles and costs, as well as a lot of rewards. You need to be sure the customers are there, but if you've got them I would move forward. John's right There's no reason to buy a truck that only works in neutral, zero. If your upfitter is trying to sell you one get a new upfitter. 54" is definitely the way to go, again, if you're upfitter is pushing 36", get a new one. You lose all that leverage and diminish the capacity of what your hoist should be able to do.
CDL driver for a small fleet here. You'd be surprised at how much CDL driving small fleets get into when they do not know what they're doing. I see overweight trailers and trucks all day long on the road and dummy under 26k drivers wrecking their equipment by putting 30k+ on it daily. If you stay under 26, dont cheat. We see you. And sometimes we call you out when its dangerous.
Glad the information was useful. Hope it helps you build and spec the truck that will work best for you and your business. Thanks for watching Jason, very much appreciate the support.
17:28 hard opinions for my sometimes gettobrain thought train. I need”professionalism” to be of highest company value. It just costs & I need those numbers when I get closer to budget/raising money. Great show Maybe I’ll just build a lowrider dump truck for fun to get that out of my system. Really good program
Thanks for the content. Is there a chart somewhere on how to pair a truck with a dumpster and the capacity volume and weight? Say I want an Isuzu style truck. What’s the largest dumpster I can haul on it vs a truck just under cdl? Maybe it’s a list of trucks suited for hook lifting and their gvwr that I’m looking for? That would get me the weights what about figuring out dumpster length vs volume?
I'm not aware of any chart that breaks it down quite that clearly. I would start with a few suggestions, are you wanting to stay under cdl ( 26,000lbs ) or over that weight? Then figure out the weight capacity of hook you are wanting because that's going to determine your length of dumpsters more than anything. Start there and I'll add it to my list of videos to create for future episodes. Great question BTW.
@@samedaydumpster Thanks. I’m in the research and learning phase. Just looking for other ways to use some of the equipment etc that I have to keep hustling and growing. I guess my question comes down to what is the limiting factor when it comes to trucks. I think hooklift would be the ultimate goal, so as far as a hooklift capable truck goes to stay under cdl what should I be looking at? Am I going to be limited by weight, dumpster length or volume? I understand there is a standard rail system to consider for the dumpster and I saw a video where you recommended the hook height also. Then there is the consideration of proper CA length as well to incorporate the tarp system. I hope to buy once cry once if it’s possible. Buy things that are compatible and standard with other trucks in the future and maximize resale. I’ve always liked the looks of the Isuzu but I’m not sure if they would be limiting in any way. Also it probably comes down to dealer support as well. I live in a rural area of Ohio and our dump can be muddy so I was thinking 4wd. I guess it would be a video on how to properly spec a truck with everything considered. Thanks again for your guidance and recommendations that are experience based.
Why is it tho, for the most part in our industry guys can't or won't do that tho? They seriously feel like they are missing out if they don't take every single rental. I'm going to talk about this next week and how our customers are telling us how to do our jobs, its just crazy the amount of guys in dumpster rentals who get pistol whipped daily by contractors and homeowners.
Best of luck, I'm sure you are going to do great and be successful. Keep doing your research and watch as many videos on RUclips... not just mine, but as many as you can as there are some great videos that are priceless with information. Circle back at some point and let me know how things are going for you. Thank You Abraham.
I build and sell trucks. my most popular and fastest sold truck is diesel, automatic, 26,000 and under, air brakes. they also sell for more than the identical truck that requires a cdl. i know there are many folks who prefer new trucks and new equipment like you do. however, i get more inquires about "pre-emission" trucks than any of the late models i have. new trucks' aftertreatment system do not like to idle. i encourage folks to raise the rpm up if it will be idling for a decent amount of time. it can reduce the need to regen so often.
Thanks for sharing some valuable information with everyone here. I appreciate your checking out the channel and watching a few of the videos. Thanks You.
Coming in at #8: Don’t buy a chassis with a GVWR less than 26,000 pounds. Get right up to max capacity on hook lift and other vocational applications. Question: If under CDL chassis will yield the greatest “audience” for resale because of current and future demand, aren’t you also suggesting that this is, and will continue to be, one of the more competitive segments in which to operate? Thanks for another thought-provoking video.
Yes.... The under cdl segment is and will continue to be the fastest growing area. I didn't create that demand, I'm just reading the market and where I think the future is going. Starting out over 26,000 GVW is business suicide for 99% of guys getting into this business. Just like everything in life, you need to learn to walk before you can run, which is why I'm reccommending to stay under cdl.
@@samedaydumpster you and I are looking into two very different crystal balls-I’m agreeing that the waste industry demand for under CDL trucks and appropriately smaller dumpsters is strong. But I don’t see any evidence that greater numbers of small/light dumpsters are being rented by waste generators. So for the avoidance of doubt-Supply of dumpsters has/is/will grow, but demand for the service is flat. And this is why 10yd dumpsters in many markets, including mine, are renting for 2001 prices.
I think Isuzu makes a great truck for hook lifts. If you are worried at all about space, tight deliveries, and routinely finding yourself wishing you had more space when dropping and picking up dumpsters, its a great truck!
Curious, Have you ever seen a hook lift mounted on a fifth wheel trailer ? Totally separate from the truck frame, There would have to be some hydraulic hose hook ups as well as lights .
I agree with 90 percent of the video only thing is that auto tarp horrible even with the holes for bungees I’ve seen trash fly across the road also for tight lane ways or downtown calls with lots of cars you won’t be able to get the bin last has to be winter everything freezes up and won’t work properly but like I said most of your video I agree with you
I’ll take 90%!!! Like I said a hundred times before… tarping is a pain point for everyone regardless of what system you run. Thanks for watching. Stay Loaded 👊🏾
Starting in 2017, Me and a 2004 Sterling with a hand tarp made enough in 3 years for my company owner, to move up to 2020 Freightliner. It sux but it can be done. I didn't ever take the box off the truck to untarp it.
Air brakes are always the best and safest option for any truck. Hydros or "juice" style brakes are just what some trucks come with. They def aren't as effective or strong as air brakes, but I wouldn't pass up a great deal on a used truck based on the brakes alone. Great question BTW.
Only thing I’ll add on your transmission speech. Autos don’t have less maintenance than a manual and don’t give you better fuel mileage. The only thing they are is dummy proof so when you hire that dude that doesn’t have a clue he can still drive the truck. With a manual you have so much more control, but you need more skill to operate. You loose power, fuel mileage, and they cost more with auto but you gain an easier to teach operator that you don’t have to pay as much because you’ve made the job easier.
This is your “opinion” and not “facts” my friend. Paccar, Cummins and Allison all three have countless articles and case studies proving that automatic transmissions do in fact get better fuel mileage, have lower operating cost, maintenance costs and even higher resale value. While you are entitled to your opinion, you are wrong in every point you tried to make. Keep it truthful or keep it off my channel.
@@samedaydumpster So you skipped the part that I said that if you are less than intelligent then yes, a auto will be more fuel economic because you don't have to think. You won't have a less than ideal operator driving around in the wrong gear everywhere smoking your vehicle and fuel bills. It does give you more control (truth). You do loose more power through an auto (truth). Because of lost power you do in fact loose efficiency, which is the fuel millage (truth). I won't argue maintenance costs since there's more flavors of transmission gearing and gears available than ice cream flavors. So I'm not wrong in every point I made. Keep it truthful or keep it off your channel.
Regardless of drivetrain loss the automatic is still more efficient by keep the rpms low and saving fuel that way. And the auto will last much longer than a clutch operated by a person. The clutch in a manual is going to need replaced sooner because there will always be more slippage and imperfect driving compared to the automatic. People have this pride of wanting a manual but it's really so much easier to just run an automatic and put the old school pride to the side.
@@wyattconyers4414 So you skipped over the part that you need a competent operator. Also, low rpms does not always mean you are fuel efficient. Ever looked at a sports car mpg sticker, manual always has the higher fuel efficiency because it doesn't have the power loss. It also gives you another braking mechanism by downshifting (I get some have the button shift but not all). Granted, if you are in city it doesn't matter what you have cause you are going too slow for it to matter. But I don't know of anyone that can honestly say they get around the city or their area of work only ever taking city streets the entire time. When it comes to comparing stupid Ive seen more people brutalize an automatic because they won't wait to stop and will rock the truck and the torque converter is slipping that entire time. If it isn't gone by the end of the year it soon will be. And considering a lot of these medium duty trucks still use the same drivetrain as the light duty trucks (not exact exact but it's damn near the same) the autos shit themselves. Easiest example is snow plow guys. Snapping shit and blowing autos apart like it's a game. Which goes right back to the main benefit of an auto is that you can hire a cheap idiot that is just competent enough for your insurance to allow them to drive.
What are the requirements for purchasing a new truck like this? I have great credit, just curious about financing, down payment, etc. Would I need an established business first or could I be a start up?
There's previous video where I share a few names of guys I have personally worked with in the past for this type of equipment. I shared their contact information in that video. I would suggest starting by giving them a call and see what's needed to work with them. Best of luck my friend.
John I think you got All 7 of them right. Only one thing that I would add is make sure you order your truck through the right dealer that has built a hook truck before. That has been a big mistake on my part.
Thank you, I'm right there at the truck and roll-off trailer, looking to get into a hook lift. My problem is that I can't find anyone in my area to buy a truck from and get a hook installed. Who would you recommend that I can go to, to buy a setup just like yours and who can I buy bins from? I'm ok with traveling for the right deal.
@@samedaydumpster all in what's the cost for the 2WD and the 4WD with the palfinger & auto tarp... You don't have to be spot on to the dollar, just curious of what I should be spending. Im see some outrageous pricing.
62' gives me very little advantage over a 54".... Nothings wrong with a 62", I just think its time our industry standardizes our hook height like we did to rails.
John great topic, I agree with you. My question: if you have the option would you go with hydraulic brakes or air brakes on a 26k gvwr truck if both systems have ABS & traction control, and why? Also, what size wheels are your Chevys running, 19.5” or 22.5” (thinking maneuverability) ?? Thanks for your time and the valuable information you provide so we all can continue to learn the finer points of this business! Thank you, Keith
Keith, If you have the option, I would recommend air brakes. They are stronger, more reliable and a proven system for heavier style loads. The Chevy trucks are running 19.5 size tires while the Peterbilt is on 22.5's. Thanks for the support and taking time to watch. Very much appreciated.
Hey John, with reg cab 26k truck what do you feel is ideal CA length for proper weight distribution for heavy concrete/dirt cans similar to what you carry? 12’ ? Curious what’s your new derated Pete CA length? Seeing that video, I think you’ll be keeping that truck a long time and that’s why you overbuilt and derated so you don’t break it🇺🇸😊. Can’t wait for your new Pete update. Thanks again for a great channel/podcast, Keith.
Not that I'm aware of from any manufacturer. I have however seen a few that are one-off custom built ones from guys doing their on fabrications and welding. I don't have anyone specifically I can refer you to tho.
Seems like I heard 4500 and over or maybe it was 5500 and over get a true Allison transmission, not the GM version. I also understand its a 6 spd automatic and not the newer 10 spd that have issues. Something to look into when deciding on the size of your trucks.
Yes, both of these 6500’s have clutch pumps to power the PTO. I went with Chevys over Ford base gone my dealer service network where I live. I have more options for dealers and service help with Chevrolet.
The Chevrolet 6500 has a GVW of 23,500.... the only Ford with a higher GVW is the F700. Dodge is much lower as well as the rest of the Ford class of trucks. We've owned 2 of these 6500's and they owe us nothing! They are great trucks for what we ask of them on a daily basis. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another 6500 if I needed another truck this size. Thanks for checking out the channel.
Highlight “ make some money. “ tandems and bigger make the money. Either way do. Depends on what you want to get yourself into. Over cdl is a bigger overhead that’s all. But more opportunities
I disagree with the auto tarp! We have Manuel roll up tarps. When you have a auto tarp and you have pallets of freight to unload off of the flat bed the auto tarp gets in the way. Yes having a Manuel rollup tarp is a little more work but it makes you a lot more versatile. Yes I am a landscaper and I do need to move my crew. But this is not a family truck. I do like having the longer body because you have more leverage when picking up a heavy load. Most of what we haul is lighter weight anyway so paying the weigh penalty of what we can haul is not an issue for us we are using 5500 RAM’s. We pull a 37’ deck over -24,000. Gooseneck on our hooklift we have a flat bed for the hook lift with a gooseneck ball in the bed. We just have to use a couple of load binders to lock the bed down when pulling the gooseneck For me I have to have a Class A cdl to pull the trailer anyway, if I was going to buy a bigger truck I wouldn’t scare me a bit to purchase a cdl truck. This my opinion!
I’ve been in the trash business for about 35 years, and I do run a roll off truck. We have both systems Palfinger and Ampliroll both are fantastic systems well built. I digress, in my opinion and experience, these guys that run the small single axle hook trucks should have a CDL. I’ll tell you why, quite a few drivers drive a little reckless. For example, weaving in and out of traffic, cutting off us bigger roll off trucks in traffic or at the transfer station. These guys don’t realize we are 35k - 60k+ . So, just because a roll off sites on a heavy pickup doesn’t mean they need to drive it like these yayhoo’s in the 4 wheelers. In my personal opinion I think every commercial vehicle truck from semi’s to lawn guys pulling the mower trailer around needs to have some type of CDL training. All of us are supposed to be professional drivers, so act like it, it leaves a go image on you and your company. I’m a class A driver. Good video very professional, thanks.
You have some extremely valid and truthful points you make. I don't disagree with you on this at all. Thanks for sharing you story and taking the time to watch my videos. I appreciate the support. Drive safely out there.
#4 should be more like know your terrain if you need a 4x4 run a 4x4 because 2x4 is for flat roads no snow or muddy terrain pretty much for the flat city boys, heck in rainy days my local mulch supplier won't let in anyone without 4x4 now just imagine the landfill. #5 installing a hook system is not rocket science. Most hooklift systems on the market come with easy to read manual and installation kit. People should be more concerned on learning their hooklift system and mechanics than who did the installation. Great points an advice 👏 👍
But the reason people ask who did the installation.... They can assess the amount of risk and problems that truck will likely give them. Example, if a guy reads a manual and does the install himself, but it's only his first install, you can with an extremely high amount of certainty plan on that truck will have some issues related to the upfit. Now if someone buys a truck from someone or some company that has literally installed 100's if not 1,000's of these systems, your risk level goes down on account for their experience and knowledge during the install. Everyone however should be concerned with how their hook system works to your point, agreed.
Lots of good stuff, I'll disagree a little bit, the problems you state with going over CDL are regional, not so much a general perfect rule, the only trouble we have is getting CDL drivers. We suffer absolutely none from competing with the big dog in our area, we take more work off of them than we can keep up with sometimes, despite not beating them in price. The other thing is your big automatic rule. I would never buy another manual truck for our dumpster company, but I have no trouble from the manual truck I drive myself for the sake of it not being auto. I drive a '99 Volvo tri axle with an ISM and 13 speed, Galbreath 50k hooklift, I do dumpsters for our demolition jobs, haul equipment in dumpsters, haul a good deal of gravel and dirt in an air tailgate box, and pull a tagalong trailer hauling equipment. I've put a lot of hours in both sides, and when I go from one of our brand new rolloffs to our old Volvo hooklift, it really doesn't pain me at all to go without the auto. LIVE PTO is what I miss, but most of the time it really doesn't matter to me anyway, big dumpsters hold in place better than small ones when operating in neutral, and it doesn't make a difference hauling gravel or pulling a trailer. I'm not trying to put 10 yards in house driveways without rolling the dumpster wheels with it. When I replace that Volvo, it will be with another pre emissions truck, which almost guarantees another manual, and I will gladly do that, because God knows we've spent tens of thousands more on emissions systems and sensors than any manual transmission work. It would be different if it was a hired driver and not me, but I see no issue with a manual hooklift truck if it's being driven by the owner or another old school driver, and they aren't bothered by dead PTO.
I’ve got a 6500 with a stellar 36” hook. I can see the hook pretty well. I’ve never ran a 54” but it does look like a 54 has a better angle than the 36 but it’s not bad.
Like I mentioned here in this video, this is more for guys getting started for my recommendation of choosing a 54" over the 36". There's a ton of information and my reasoning for choosing 54" I think I'm going to dedicate a complete episode to this. Thanks for watching.
If you are worried about truck length why not go with a cab over truck? Chevy sells them and even though they are less popular, they are way more agile and have a lot of common parts with other Chevy trucks.
I don't run cabovers from a safety aspect. I personally don't like running a truck with no protection in front of me. In a cabover you have the windshield protecting you from any accidents and that's it! in the trucks I run I at least have the motor and hood which is a pretty big safety factor. That's just my own personal preference.
I didn’t get into too much in this video because I’m going to do a video “30 Reasons to stay below CDL” it’s a ton of information, just like you mentioned.
I agree with everything except for so.t upfit yourself, but I also use to upfit trucks for over 10 years for a company that did hundred of different types of trucks. And I own a full mechanic shop, welding and fabrication, machine shop and electrical shop. These guys that upfit trucks locally to me wouldn't get it out in 3 or 4 month.
Brother, if I uplifted trucks for 10 years... I would def be uplifting my own trucks as well. I however, am not an Upfitter.. so I rely on the best I can find in the industry. Thanks for the support of the channel.
You don't have to agree with everything I say. I respect everyones individual way of doing things. There's more than one recipe to being successful. Drive safely out there today.
Customers overload every size dumpster if you don't communicate with them from the very beginning... and even then there's dumpsters that will get overloaded.
i have two truck without a PTO doesnt operate in all gears. i can tell you. you do not want that. i only let me and my dad operate these trucks. our trucks that overate in reverse while picking up a load is great.
The rationalization of doing it yourself is something that makes me laugh. It is a reality in any profession and any job across the board. People will always rationalize what they want based off of saving a couple hundred dollars. Its a lot of money but in the end buy once cry once.
There is so much truth and wisdom to your comment. And it's usually other "professionals" that don't want to hire a true professional for the job. It's completely crazy to think that I could do something better ( something I've never done a single time in my life ) than a professional who's literally done hundreds if not thousands of these installs. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and stopping by to check out my channel, very much appreciated.
The new generation of business owner wants automatic transmissions for their trucks. They get better fuel mileage, they perform longer with less repairs, drivers are easier to find over manual transmissions... they days of 18-speed transmission is quickly becoming a dying breed my friend.
Incorrect. You can't do "the same job" and spend half the money. You aren't on the same level when you are spending 1/2 the money as your competitor regardless of the industry. You might think you are doing the same thing, but ultimately your customer can and will be able to tell the difference. If you can't afford to spend that kind of money, no problem... work with what you got and build into what you want. But don't fool yourself ever to think you are offering the same quality service as someone running the best equipment in the industry... regardless of the industry.
I have owned both, it really comes down to where you live and what the conditions are like where you dump. I don't believe it's a necessity to have a 4WD like some believe, but it def at times has its advantages. Really comes down to personal preference. As an interesting side note: My 2WD had a tighter turning radius over my 4WD.
@@samedaydumpster I’m in a toss up on it, some off our landfills here in Southern Louisiana if I didn’t have 4wd in my truck trailer combo I’d never made it out. But at the same time I figure a front mounted winch I can get out of 99% situations.
Why not 62? and I think going under cdl is a horrible mistake. Why limit your selve? Is like walking away from half the business. The drivers are out there. Pay them good and they come.
If you think its just about "paying your drivers well" is the reason I stay away from over CDL trucks, I personally invite you to watch all my videos to gain a greater understanding of my overall business model.
@@samedaydumpsteru have a bunch of videos. You might as well tell me to Google the internet. Anyway I enjoy watching this video but u really can't expect people to watch all ur videos.
On the contrary, I would never buy a truck with a tarp system for an operation running under 40 yard cans. Takes my driver maybe 5 minutes to tarp a load, 5 min to untarp it. Costs me pennies in labor. Roll Rite tarp system is $10K+ and they are unreliable. They break constantly, and the customer overfills the dumpster 8/10 times even after you tell them, so you end up getting caught on all kinds of miscellaneous junk when you go to use it. I often see guys with expensive auto-tarpers who have manually tarped loads. The economics of the auto tarp do not make sense to me.
100% incorrect. Factories ( all brands of trucks ) now build 87% automatics vs. 13% manual transmissions. You might prefer a manual, but if you are a business owner, you want reliability, increased fuel mileage, parts availability, trucks the newer drivers can and WILL drive. Look my friend, I didn't make the rules to the new game, I'm just sharing where the market is heading and why everything you see is going to automatic. But I'll tell you this, automatics sell 10 times faster than any manual transmission trucks, it's just the way the game is being played.
Totally disagree with #5. The "pros" around here have done nothing but turn out junk and charge way too much money to do it. From bodies welded on crooked, to PTOs falling out of the transmissions because the bolts weren't torqued properly, to not routing hydraulic hoses in a way that makes any sense, to doing a terrible job laying out the controls in the cab, and so on and so forth. If you're a mechanically inclined person with the proper tools and know how building a truck is the way to go. It'll be exactly what you want when you're done and you can put all the custom touches on it that the "pros" don't have time for.
I strongly believe #5 depends on who you view as the "Professionals" vs who just says they are the pros. I'll take someone who has build 100's and 100's of hooklift trucks over a weekend garage warrior anyday. But that's just me and how I prefer to spend my money.
1. Better fuel mileage. 2. Longer life of the transmission. 3. Less repairs. 4. More efficient. 5. Larger pool of drivers. 6. Larger supply of aftermarket parts. 7. Better resale of the truck. 8. Customize your transmission for alerts and shutdowns. I actually appreciate this comment as it gave me a great idea for an upcoming episode as it illustrates the lack of knowledge of automatic transmissions and why the entire trucking industry shifted towards automatic transmissions. So Thank You for your comment.
I just went to your channel to learn something new today... Nothing, zero, absolutely no information except hate on my channel. Drop your comments elsewhere.
If my truck only hauled 26,000 pounds, I would not be able to do half the jobs with it. I run to an aggregate yard to pick up my block sand 22 a slag other materials like that this is why I need a class seven and not a class six my truck is good till 36,000 pounds 8 tons. Your truck is good for 3 1/2 ton. I can take a dumpster and pack it myself with trash to over 7 ton really wish GM would make up class seven looks like won’t be getting rid of my Kodiak anytime soon too good of a truck it is unbeatable. I put it against any hook truck.
One of these trucks had a CA of 108" the other was 120" It really comes down to how tight of spaces your deliveries will be in. I do a lot in the downtown area, so the shorter of the two was absolute money spot on for me. Great question BTW. Thanks for the comment and taking time to watch and support the channel.
I honestly was expecting to watch someone like you before buying my Hook truck! Thank you so much, God bless you for your great work and knowledge
Most welcome my friend, hope it was helpful. Drive safely.
Great video. I spent more time researching hooks than your video took to complete, and your video had more than ten-fold information. Not just the 7 things, but the information you provided as your basis for the things. Thank you.
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and show support to the channel. Thank You and I hope you continue to enjoy the show.
100% agree. Very well done!
As someone who has been hauling dumpsters for almost 10 years, both multi axle straight truck and semi truck trailer configurations. I have to say you’re spot on and all great information for someone trying to get into the industry. The only thing I can add is and I’m pretty sure all hook lifts are standard 36” rail (but I could be wrong). Make sure your system is standard rail if you plan on expanding into a fair sized operation or want to get into CDL trucks. That way all you’re trucks are running the same rail system and can haul the same dumpsters with little to no modification of the dumpster. Also the point on automatic transmissions is dead on. Although I have both a stick and automatic and I personally prefer the stick. Finding people that can drive a stick especially in the CDL world is like finding a needle in a hay stack.
Great additions to this video my friend. Very valuable insights, Thanks for contributing to this channel. Drive safely out there.
Finding people that WANT to drive that stick, especially doing rolloff, eliminates another 50% of the people that can drive it
Great advice, thank you so much, looking to convert from winch to hooklift next year. Love your channel, would love to hear you talk about finances philosophy around debt, cash flow, how long to pay equipment off, etc. thanks for posting!
Appreciate your comment and watching tonight. I have the topic of debt, cash flow and equipment depreciation on my list of possible episodes, but as of now, I haven’t filmed anything yet. I appreciate the suggestion.
Great advice! Just getting ready to start a company and you definitely saved my ass!
Reaffirmed what I was thinking as I’m getting ready to purchase my first hooklift. The point about PTO operation in all trans positions was super helpful. 🇺🇸👍🏼
That's a big mistake a lot of guys make when buying a truck.
+1
I work at a Roll off. Both trucks are Automatics
The Mack is either PTO or Tranny operating. The Freightliner is PTO & Tranny.
Amazing how many times in a day I need to spot the cans tight against a residential garage and then drive out from under it
Excellent video. Where can I buy a used truck that meets these standards?
I would look on Facebook market place. Also, there are several Hooklift truck groups that you can join where several guys a day are posting trucks like this for sale. Thanks for watching the channel. I appreciate the support. 👊🏾
Any recommendations on where to find same chevy truck?
I saw a guy from Cali having the same truck and even the color unless he bought it from you.
Thank you John for all the info.
That truck in California was mine. I sold it to him earlier this year. You can buy one of these trucks completely build up and ready to go from Ruble Truck Sales in New Haven, IN 260.466.1160
Thank you John!!
I really enjoy to watch your videos and learn all the tricks and excellent information.
You are my wikipedia on my business 😃
Very informative well thought out great analysis!!
Thanks John, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and check out the channel. Drive safely out there today.
This was an awesome video and right on time for me. Thank you 🙏🏾
Thanks for watching, glad it was useful. Stay Loaded 👊🏾
Great video, I agree on all 7, keep them coming.
Thanks for the support Andrew. More videos in production. Stay Loaded 👊🏾
6 of of 7 for me. 4x4 is a must for me. Do not like getting stuck in mud.
That’s why one of these two trucks is 4WD. Snow and mud is part of the business here in Utah. Thanks for the comment.
@@samedaydumpsterI need a 4x4 also I live in WV. Mountains.
Guys, defintely stay under CDL 😊
This is the one point I disagree with, but over 26k does definitely bring a lot of obstacles and costs, as well as a lot of rewards. You need to be sure the customers are there, but if you've got them I would move forward.
John's right There's no reason to buy a truck that only works in neutral, zero. If your upfitter is trying to sell you one get a new upfitter. 54" is definitely the way to go, again, if you're upfitter is pushing 36", get a new one. You lose all that leverage and diminish the capacity of what your hoist should be able to do.
6 out of 7…. I’ll take that everyday Joe! Thanks for the continued support brother. 🙏🏽
CDL driver for a small fleet here. You'd be surprised at how much CDL driving small fleets get into when they do not know what they're doing. I see overweight trailers and trucks all day long on the road and dummy under 26k drivers wrecking their equipment by putting 30k+ on it daily. If you stay under 26, dont cheat. We see you. And sometimes we call you out when its dangerous.
Bro… thank you so much
We’re a landscape company
Im in the market for one
You saved me !!!
Glad the information was useful. Hope it helps you build and spec the truck that will work best for you and your business. Thanks for watching Jason, very much appreciate the support.
17:28 hard opinions for my sometimes gettobrain thought train.
I need”professionalism” to be of highest company value. It just costs & I need those numbers when I get closer to budget/raising money.
Great show
Maybe I’ll just build a lowrider dump truck for fun to get that out of my system.
Really good program
Thanks for the content. Is there a chart somewhere on how to pair a truck with a dumpster and the capacity volume and weight? Say I want an Isuzu style truck. What’s the largest dumpster I can haul on it vs a truck just under cdl? Maybe it’s a list of trucks suited for hook lifting and their gvwr that I’m looking for? That would get me the weights what about figuring out dumpster length vs volume?
I'm not aware of any chart that breaks it down quite that clearly. I would start with a few suggestions, are you wanting to stay under cdl ( 26,000lbs ) or over that weight? Then figure out the weight capacity of hook you are wanting because that's going to determine your length of dumpsters more than anything. Start there and I'll add it to my list of videos to create for future episodes. Great question BTW.
@@samedaydumpster Thanks. I’m in the research and learning phase. Just looking for other ways to use some of the equipment etc that I have to keep hustling and growing. I guess my question comes down to what is the limiting factor when it comes to trucks. I think hooklift would be the ultimate goal, so as far as a hooklift capable truck goes to stay under cdl what should I be looking at? Am I going to be limited by weight, dumpster length or volume? I understand there is a standard rail system to consider for the dumpster and I saw a video where you recommended the hook height also. Then there is the consideration of proper CA length as well to incorporate the tarp system. I hope to buy once cry once if it’s possible. Buy things that are compatible and standard with other trucks in the future and maximize resale. I’ve always liked the looks of the Isuzu but I’m not sure if they would be limiting in any way. Also it probably comes down to dealer support as well. I live in a rural area of Ohio and our dump can be muddy so I was thinking 4wd. I guess it would be a video on how to properly spec a truck with everything considered. Thanks again for your guidance and recommendations that are experience based.
Good info , I’m planning on starting a Dumpster MFG Business in the near future
Manufacturing is the backbone to our country's economy. Thanks for watching.
Great info and great straight forward advice, the take it or leave it approach is nice to see these days.
Why is it tho, for the most part in our industry guys can't or won't do that tho? They seriously feel like they are missing out if they don't take every single rental. I'm going to talk about this next week and how our customers are telling us how to do our jobs, its just crazy the amount of guys in dumpster rentals who get pistol whipped daily by contractors and homeowners.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to share good information
That You for taking the time to watch a few videos and support the channel.
Drive safely out there.
Thank you for this great info. im in the market to start my own..
Best of luck, I'm sure you are going to do great and be successful. Keep doing your research and watch as many videos on RUclips... not just mine, but as many as you can as there are some great videos that are priceless with information.
Circle back at some point and let me know how things are going for you.
Thank You Abraham.
Can you switch a truck from operating the pto only in neutral to all the options?
Yes.
I build and sell trucks. my most popular and fastest sold truck is diesel, automatic, 26,000 and under, air brakes. they also sell for more than the identical truck that requires a cdl. i know there are many folks who prefer new trucks and new equipment like you do. however, i get more inquires about "pre-emission" trucks than any of the late models i have. new trucks' aftertreatment system do not like to idle. i encourage folks to raise the rpm up if it will be idling for a decent amount of time. it can reduce the need to regen so often.
Do you have some for sell?
Thanks for sharing some valuable information with everyone here. I appreciate your checking out the channel and watching a few of the videos. Thanks You.
Same here,all my trucks pre emissions and I can be happier.
I learn a lot from this info..thanks ....trying to buy my second dump truck
Thanks for watching, congrats on the second truck. Keep me updated, would like to know when you add that truck. Thanks for the support Alfred.
Coming in at #8: Don’t buy a chassis with a GVWR less than 26,000 pounds. Get right up to max capacity on hook lift and other vocational applications.
Question: If under CDL chassis will yield the greatest “audience” for resale because of current and future demand, aren’t you also suggesting that this is, and will continue to be, one of the more competitive segments in which to operate?
Thanks for another thought-provoking video.
In don’t think 26k trucks come with 4wd? I think he’s in 4wd territory
Yes.... The under cdl segment is and will continue to be the fastest growing area. I didn't create that demand, I'm just reading the market and where I think the future is going. Starting out over 26,000 GVW is business suicide for 99% of guys getting into this business. Just like everything in life, you need to learn to walk before you can run, which is why I'm reccommending to stay under cdl.
Good catch, I did say four wheel drive when I meant to say 4 door hooklift. I didn't catch that mistake initially before I had this edited.
@@samedaydumpster you and I are looking into two very different crystal balls-I’m agreeing that the waste industry demand for under CDL trucks and appropriately smaller dumpsters is strong. But I don’t see any evidence that greater numbers of small/light dumpsters are being rented by waste generators. So for the avoidance of doubt-Supply of dumpsters has/is/will grow, but demand for the service is flat. And this is why 10yd dumpsters in many markets, including mine, are renting for 2001 prices.
How much a truck like this? Would you mind sharing the spec out? Thanks!
Both these trucks are pretty much the same price. You can find them new somewhere between $120,000 - $128,000
what tarp system/brand do you reccomend?
What do you think of using Isuzu ftr truck with hooklift for such dumpster rental service?
I think Isuzu makes a great truck for hook lifts. If you are worried at all about space, tight deliveries, and routinely finding yourself wishing you had more space when dropping and picking up dumpsters, its a great truck!
What wheelbase are those two tracks? Great information
The 4WD ( the taller truck ) is a 108" CA. The other truck has a 120" CA
Really appreciate this and agree with it all. Video was a bit long though but well said.
Thanks for taking the time to watch. Much appreciated.
7 out of 7 for me 🙌🏽 👊🏽
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What size of truck you have about how many tons can you haul?
I have sold both these trucks and replaced them both with Peterbilt 536's.
Curious,
Have you ever seen a hook lift mounted on a fifth wheel trailer ?
Totally separate from the truck frame,
There would have to be some hydraulic hose hook ups as well as lights .
There's a company out of Canada named Cam Concepts, they are the only ones building a trailer mounted hooklift in North America that I'm aware of.
I was looking at them. The trailer either uses electric batteries or a small engine on the trailer
I agree with 90 percent of the video only thing is that auto tarp horrible even with the holes for bungees I’ve seen trash fly across the road also for tight lane ways or downtown calls with lots of cars you won’t be able to get the bin last has to be winter everything freezes up and won’t work properly but like I said most of your video I agree with you
I’ll take 90%!!! Like I said a hundred times before… tarping is a pain point for everyone regardless of what system you run. Thanks for watching. Stay Loaded 👊🏾
Starting in 2017, Me and a 2004 Sterling with a hand tarp made enough in 3 years for my company owner, to move up to 2020 Freightliner.
It sux but it can be done. I didn't ever take the box off the truck to untarp it.
@@davigorb we must be twins I always climb the bin to take trap off never drop it to the ground
Where is the website to buy this type of truck set up?
email me at: heysameday@gmail.com I get you in touch with the right dealership my friend.
Would like to see the different kinds of containers, flat beds boxes, etc.
I think that's an excellent idea for an upcoming video. I appreciate the suggestion as well as the support of the channel.
Thank You.
Tip number 8: win the lottery because these trucks are $125,000+.
Im looking at a f650 diesel but it has hydraulic brakes instead of air brakes is it still a good idea
Air brakes are always the best and safest option for any truck. Hydros or "juice" style brakes are just what some trucks come with. They def aren't as effective or strong as air brakes, but I wouldn't pass up a great deal on a used truck based on the brakes alone. Great question BTW.
Great vid, quick question I'm wondering if you can help me with. What's considered standard rail width, outside to outside?
36" or 36.5" depending on who you ask. Great question BTW.
Awesome advice bro! ✊🏼
Thank You Nate. Very much appreciated.
@@samedaydumpster you are welcome ✊🏼
Only thing I’ll add on your transmission speech. Autos don’t have less maintenance than a manual and don’t give you better fuel mileage. The only thing they are is dummy proof so when you hire that dude that doesn’t have a clue he can still drive the truck. With a manual you have so much more control, but you need more skill to operate. You loose power, fuel mileage, and they cost more with auto but you gain an easier to teach operator that you don’t have to pay as much because you’ve made the job easier.
This is your “opinion” and not “facts” my friend. Paccar, Cummins and Allison all three have countless articles and case studies proving that automatic transmissions do in fact get better fuel mileage, have lower operating cost, maintenance costs and even higher resale value. While you are entitled to your opinion, you are wrong in every point you tried to make. Keep it truthful or keep it off my channel.
@@samedaydumpster So you skipped the part that I said that if you are less than intelligent then yes, a auto will be more fuel economic because you don't have to think. You won't have a less than ideal operator driving around in the wrong gear everywhere smoking your vehicle and fuel bills. It does give you more control (truth). You do loose more power through an auto (truth). Because of lost power you do in fact loose efficiency, which is the fuel millage (truth). I won't argue maintenance costs since there's more flavors of transmission gearing and gears available than ice cream flavors. So I'm not wrong in every point I made. Keep it truthful or keep it off your channel.
Regardless of drivetrain loss the automatic is still more efficient by keep the rpms low and saving fuel that way. And the auto will last much longer than a clutch operated by a person. The clutch in a manual is going to need replaced sooner because there will always be more slippage and imperfect driving compared to the automatic. People have this pride of wanting a manual but it's really so much easier to just run an automatic and put the old school pride to the side.
@@wyattconyers4414 So you skipped over the part that you need a competent operator. Also, low rpms does not always mean you are fuel efficient. Ever looked at a sports car mpg sticker, manual always has the higher fuel efficiency because it doesn't have the power loss. It also gives you another braking mechanism by downshifting (I get some have the button shift but not all). Granted, if you are in city it doesn't matter what you have cause you are going too slow for it to matter. But I don't know of anyone that can honestly say they get around the city or their area of work only ever taking city streets the entire time. When it comes to comparing stupid Ive seen more people brutalize an automatic because they won't wait to stop and will rock the truck and the torque converter is slipping that entire time. If it isn't gone by the end of the year it soon will be. And considering a lot of these medium duty trucks still use the same drivetrain as the light duty trucks (not exact exact but it's damn near the same) the autos shit themselves. Easiest example is snow plow guys. Snapping shit and blowing autos apart like it's a game. Which goes right back to the main benefit of an auto is that you can hire a cheap idiot that is just competent enough for your insurance to allow them to drive.
100% agree.All my Hooklift trucks GWVR from 33k to 54k, all manual transmissions, all 54”hook and I never feel better.
Do you have a recommended wheelbase length?
The 4WD truck in this video has a CA of 108". The 2WD truck in this video has a CA of 120"
@@samedaydumpsterI want a 4x4 an haul up to 14ft can which will capture my 20 yard can. I was going run 15 an 20s... do you have this truck for me?
Amazing info
Thank you brother
Thank You. I appreciate the support.
What are the requirements for purchasing a new truck like this? I have great credit, just curious about financing, down payment, etc. Would I need an established business first or could I be a start up?
There's previous video where I share a few names of guys I have personally worked with in the past for this type of equipment. I shared their contact information in that video. I would suggest starting by giving them a call and see what's needed to work with them. Best of luck my friend.
John I think you got All 7 of them right. Only one thing that I would add is make sure you order your truck through the right dealer that has built a hook truck before. That has been a big mistake on my part.
Absolutely!!!! I couldn't agree with you more. BTW, any word on your new Peterbilt yet?
Thank you, I'm right there at the truck and roll-off trailer, looking to get into a hook lift. My problem is that I can't find anyone in my area to buy a truck from and get a hook installed. Who would you recommend that I can go to, to buy a setup just like yours and who can I buy bins from? I'm ok with traveling for the right deal.
Ruble Truck Sales, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The build the truck from start to finish and one of the very best in the business.
@@samedaydumpster great guys up there
The bins..
Custom container solutions in PA. They did a really good job on our recent can order for 15 yarders
What type of trucks do you have behind you in the video? I know they are Chevy's but are they 3500's or higher?
Both are 6500’s. One is 2WD, the other is 4WD
@@samedaydumpster all in what's the cost for the 2WD and the 4WD with the palfinger & auto tarp... You don't have to be spot on to the dollar, just curious of what I should be spending. Im see some outrageous pricing.
But what's wrong with a 62? More capacity, better angle, easier to see, less travel time for the jib. Just wondering.
62' gives me very little advantage over a 54".... Nothings wrong with a 62", I just think its time our industry standardizes our hook height like we did to rails.
John great topic, I agree with you. My question: if you have the option would you go with hydraulic brakes or air brakes on a 26k gvwr truck if both systems have ABS & traction control, and why? Also, what size wheels are your Chevys running, 19.5” or 22.5” (thinking maneuverability) ?? Thanks for your time and the valuable information you provide so we all can continue to learn the finer points of this business! Thank you, Keith
Keith, If you have the option, I would recommend air brakes. They are stronger, more reliable and a proven system for heavier style loads. The Chevy trucks are running 19.5 size tires while the Peterbilt is on 22.5's. Thanks for the support and taking time to watch. Very much appreciated.
Hey John, with reg cab 26k truck what do you feel is ideal CA length for proper weight distribution for heavy concrete/dirt cans similar to what you carry? 12’ ? Curious what’s your new derated Pete CA length? Seeing that video, I think you’ll be keeping that truck a long time and that’s why you overbuilt and derated so you don’t break it🇺🇸😊. Can’t wait for your new Pete update. Thanks again for a great channel/podcast, Keith.
A friend of mine is a foreman at a construction company they have a passenger van to transport the workers and regular cab flatbed trucks.
Awesome tips 👍
Thanks for watching!
Where is the best place to buy a hooklift truck?
Ruble Truck Sales, Fort Wayne, IN
@@samedaydumpster thanks!
Yesss! First comment!! Love these vids keep them coming
I should start doing some type of Give-a-Ways for the first comments. Thanks for watching Mike!
I am looking to buy one of those. Can you give me your information please?
call Jeff @ Ruble Trucks 260.466.1160 He's your guy for these size trucks.
what's your recomendation about Isuzu FtR PRO AND CONS
If you go look several episodes back on my channel.... We actually did a walk-a-round on a couple of Isuzu's. Thanks for watching brother.
Is there a hook lift truck that can also tow a gooseneck?
Not that I'm aware of from any manufacturer. I have however seen a few that are one-off custom built ones from guys doing their on fabrications and welding. I don't have anyone specifically I can refer you to tho.
@samedaydumpster is there a pintle hitch trailer like the m1076 on the market?
Who do I need to talk to to buy one?
Jake @ Quality Truck 989.424.7401 He can help you purchase a truck just like these. Best of luck brother.
what about gas verse diesel engines? im a diesel fan
Personally, I only run diesels and don't really view gasoline engines as an option for me based on how I prefer to run my show.
I thanknyou for this video, I am wanting to buy one an I need to call your company
Call Curtis Smith @ 989.387.6216 He can help you purchase a truck like these two.
Seems like I heard 4500 and over or maybe it was 5500 and over get a true Allison transmission, not the GM version.
I also understand its a 6 spd automatic and not the newer 10 spd that have issues. Something to look into when deciding on the size of your trucks.
I know the 6500's are all equipped with Allison Transmissions. Both mine have the 6-speed and they have been nothing but great!
Don’t you have to run a clutch pump on those Chevys? Why didn’t u go with a f600 with a live PTO?
Yes, both of these 6500’s have clutch pumps to power the PTO. I went with Chevys over Ford base gone my dealer service network where I live. I have more options for dealers and service help with Chevrolet.
@@samedaydumpster service/parts are two of the most important factors in choosing the truck itself imo.
How's those chevys treating you? I know they have a lower GVWR compared to Ford and Dodge
The Chevrolet 6500 has a GVW of 23,500.... the only Ford with a higher GVW is the F700. Dodge is much lower as well as the rest of the Ford class of trucks. We've owned 2 of these 6500's and they owe us nothing! They are great trucks for what we ask of them on a daily basis. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another 6500 if I needed another truck this size. Thanks for checking out the channel.
the likes denote a totally underrate for this content
I appreciate you taking the time to watch my friend.
Highlight “ make some money. “ tandems and bigger make the money. Either way do. Depends on what you want to get yourself into. Over cdl is a bigger overhead that’s all. But more opportunities
I disagree with the auto tarp! We have Manuel roll up tarps. When you have a auto tarp and you have pallets of freight to unload off of the flat bed the auto tarp gets in the way. Yes having a Manuel rollup tarp is a little more work but it makes you a lot more versatile. Yes I am a landscaper and I do need to move my crew. But this is not a family truck. I do like having the longer body because you have more leverage when picking up a heavy load. Most of what we haul is lighter weight anyway so paying the weigh penalty of what we can haul is not an issue for us we are using 5500 RAM’s. We pull a 37’ deck over -24,000. Gooseneck on our hooklift we have a flat bed for the hook lift with a gooseneck ball in the bed. We just have to use a couple of load binders to lock the bed down when pulling the gooseneck For me I have to have a Class A cdl to pull the trailer anyway, if I was going to buy a bigger truck I wouldn’t scare me a bit to purchase a cdl truck. This my opinion!
Thank youuuuu
👊🏾 Most welcome.
So by under 26000, do you mean truck and dumpster filled to gross weight?
Correct. Truck + Dumpster + Trash
I’ve been in the trash business for about 35 years, and I do run a roll off truck. We have both systems Palfinger and Ampliroll both are fantastic systems well built. I digress, in my opinion and experience, these guys that run the small single axle hook trucks should have a CDL. I’ll tell you why, quite a few drivers drive a little reckless. For example, weaving in and out of traffic, cutting off us bigger roll off trucks in traffic or at the transfer station. These guys don’t realize we are 35k - 60k+ . So, just because a roll off sites on a heavy pickup doesn’t mean they need to drive it like these yayhoo’s in the 4 wheelers. In my personal opinion I think every commercial vehicle truck from semi’s to lawn guys pulling the mower trailer around needs to have some type of CDL training. All of us are supposed to be professional drivers, so act like it, it leaves a go image on you and your company. I’m a class A driver.
Good video very professional, thanks.
You have some extremely valid and truthful points you make. I don't disagree with you on this at all. Thanks for sharing you story and taking the time to watch my videos. I appreciate the support. Drive safely out there.
#4 should be more like know your terrain if you need a 4x4 run a 4x4 because 2x4 is for flat roads no snow or muddy terrain pretty much for the flat city boys, heck in rainy days my local mulch supplier won't let in anyone without 4x4 now just imagine the landfill.
#5 installing a hook system is not rocket science. Most hooklift systems on the market come with easy to read manual and installation kit. People should be more concerned on learning their hooklift system and mechanics than who did the installation.
Great points an advice 👏 👍
But the reason people ask who did the installation.... They can assess the amount of risk and problems that truck will likely give them. Example, if a guy reads a manual and does the install himself, but it's only his first install, you can with an extremely high amount of certainty plan on that truck will have some issues related to the upfit. Now if someone buys a truck from someone or some company that has literally installed 100's if not 1,000's of these systems, your risk level goes down on account for their experience and knowledge during the install. Everyone however should be concerned with how their hook system works to your point, agreed.
What about a 62?
I haven't found any advantages of running a 62" over a 54" So to me, it just doesn't make any sense to run a 62"
Lots of good stuff, I'll disagree a little bit, the problems you state with going over CDL are regional, not so much a general perfect rule, the only trouble we have is getting CDL drivers. We suffer absolutely none from competing with the big dog in our area, we take more work off of them than we can keep up with sometimes, despite not beating them in price.
The other thing is your big automatic rule. I would never buy another manual truck for our dumpster company, but I have no trouble from the manual truck I drive myself for the sake of it not being auto.
I drive a '99 Volvo tri axle with an ISM and 13 speed, Galbreath 50k hooklift, I do dumpsters for our demolition jobs, haul equipment in dumpsters, haul a good deal of gravel and dirt in an air tailgate box, and pull a tagalong trailer hauling equipment. I've put a lot of hours in both sides, and when I go from one of our brand new rolloffs to our old Volvo hooklift, it really doesn't pain me at all to go without the auto. LIVE PTO is what I miss, but most of the time it really doesn't matter to me anyway, big dumpsters hold in place better than small ones when operating in neutral, and it doesn't make a difference hauling gravel or pulling a trailer. I'm not trying to put 10 yards in house driveways without rolling the dumpster wheels with it.
When I replace that Volvo, it will be with another pre emissions truck, which almost guarantees another manual, and I will gladly do that, because God knows we've spent tens of thousands more on emissions systems and sensors than any manual transmission work. It would be different if it was a hired driver and not me, but I see no issue with a manual hooklift truck if it's being driven by the owner or another old school driver, and they aren't bothered by dead PTO.
Thanks for the feedback. Like my grandfather always said, "There's more than one way to be successful." Thanks for watching.
I’ve got a 6500 with a stellar 36” hook. I can see the hook pretty well. I’ve never ran a 54” but it does look like a 54 has a better angle than the 36 but it’s not bad.
Like I mentioned here in this video, this is more for guys getting started for my recommendation of choosing a 54" over the 36". There's a ton of information and my reasoning for choosing 54" I think I'm going to dedicate a complete episode to this. Thanks for watching.
Hey! How long you own your Chevy? Ever had any reliability issues or has it been problem free so far?
If you are worried about truck length why not go with a cab over truck? Chevy sells them and even though they are less popular, they are way more agile and have a lot of common parts with other Chevy trucks.
I don't run cabovers from a safety aspect. I personally don't like running a truck with no protection in front of me. In a cabover you have the windshield protecting you from any accidents and that's it! in the trucks I run I at least have the motor and hood which is a pretty big safety factor. That's just my own personal preference.
You should explain to your audience another reason for not going to CDL truck, they have to comply all DOT BS.
I didn’t get into too much in this video because I’m going to do a video “30 Reasons to stay below CDL” it’s a ton of information, just like you mentioned.
I agree with everything except for so.t upfit yourself, but I also use to upfit trucks for over 10 years for a company that did hundred of different types of trucks. And I own a full mechanic shop, welding and fabrication, machine shop and electrical shop. These guys that upfit trucks locally to me wouldn't get it out in 3 or 4 month.
Brother, if I uplifted trucks for 10 years... I would def be uplifting my own trucks as well. I however, am not an Upfitter.. so I rely on the best I can find in the industry.
Thanks for the support of the channel.
2 out 7 aint bad right ha??
You don't have to agree with everything I say. I respect everyones individual way of doing things. There's more than one recipe to being successful. Drive safely out there today.
Under cdl until the stupid customer over loads the rolloff then ...then dot stops you....
Customers overload every size dumpster if you don't communicate with them from the very beginning... and even then there's dumpsters that will get overloaded.
i have two truck without a PTO doesnt operate in all gears. i can tell you. you do not want that. i only let me and my dad operate these trucks. our trucks that overate in reverse while picking up a load is great.
Its one of the most overlooked features of a hooklift truck. Its absolutely vital that your truck can operate in all gears, N and P included!
The rationalization of doing it yourself is something that makes me laugh. It is a reality in any profession and any job across the board. People will always rationalize what they want based off of saving a couple hundred dollars. Its a lot of money but in the end buy once cry once.
There is so much truth and wisdom to your comment. And it's usually other "professionals" that don't want to hire a true professional for the job. It's completely crazy to think that I could do something better ( something I've never done a single time in my life ) than a professional who's literally done hundreds if not thousands of these installs.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and stopping by to check out my channel, very much appreciated.
I would drive a manual transmission all day long over an automatic just my preference
The new generation of business owner wants automatic transmissions for their trucks. They get better fuel mileage, they perform longer with less repairs, drivers are easier to find over manual transmissions... they days of 18-speed transmission is quickly becoming a dying breed my friend.
If you have the money for that it works. But you can do the same job and spend about half of the money. Then work your way up to better equipment.
Incorrect. You can't do "the same job" and spend half the money. You aren't on the same level when you are spending 1/2 the money as your competitor regardless of the industry. You might think you are doing the same thing, but ultimately your customer can and will be able to tell the difference. If you can't afford to spend that kind of money, no problem... work with what you got and build into what you want. But don't fool yourself ever to think you are offering the same quality service as someone running the best equipment in the industry... regardless of the industry.
What’s your thoughts on 2wd vs 4wd?
I have owned both, it really comes down to where you live and what the conditions are like where you dump. I don't believe it's a necessity to have a 4WD like some believe, but it def at times has its advantages. Really comes down to personal preference. As an interesting side note: My 2WD had a tighter turning radius over my 4WD.
@@samedaydumpster I’m in a toss up on it, some off our landfills here in Southern Louisiana if I didn’t have 4wd in my truck trailer combo I’d never made it out. But at the same time I figure a front mounted winch I can get out of 99% situations.
Why not 62? and I think going under cdl is a horrible mistake. Why limit your selve? Is like walking away from half the business. The drivers are out there. Pay them good and they come.
If you think its just about "paying your drivers well" is the reason I stay away from over CDL trucks, I personally invite you to watch all my videos to gain a greater understanding of my overall business model.
I see but I don't understand why you wouldn't go with a 62?
@@samedaydumpsteru have a bunch of videos. You might as well tell me to Google the internet. Anyway I enjoy watching this video but u really can't expect people to watch all ur videos.
On the contrary, I would never buy a truck with a tarp system for an operation running under 40 yard cans. Takes my driver maybe 5 minutes to tarp a load, 5 min to untarp it. Costs me pennies in labor. Roll Rite tarp system is $10K+ and they are unreliable. They break constantly, and the customer overfills the dumpster 8/10 times even after you tell them, so you end up getting caught on all kinds of miscellaneous junk when you go to use it. I often see guys with expensive auto-tarpers who have manually tarped loads. The economics of the auto tarp do not make sense to me.
Interesting perspective on tarping. We can both agree that auto-tarpers are very expensive!
I dont know about you but ive driven plenty of hook lift big trucks that are manual transmission and they sell faster than automatic
100% incorrect. Factories ( all brands of trucks ) now build 87% automatics vs. 13% manual transmissions. You might prefer a manual, but if you are a business owner, you want reliability, increased fuel mileage, parts availability, trucks the newer drivers can and WILL drive. Look my friend, I didn't make the rules to the new game, I'm just sharing where the market is heading and why everything you see is going to automatic. But I'll tell you this, automatics sell 10 times faster than any manual transmission trucks, it's just the way the game is being played.
Totally disagree with #5. The "pros" around here have done nothing but turn out junk and charge way too much money to do it. From bodies welded on crooked, to PTOs falling out of the transmissions because the bolts weren't torqued properly, to not routing hydraulic hoses in a way that makes any sense, to doing a terrible job laying out the controls in the cab, and so on and so forth. If you're a mechanically inclined person with the proper tools and know how building a truck is the way to go. It'll be exactly what you want when you're done and you can put all the custom touches on it that the "pros" don't have time for.
I strongly believe #5 depends on who you view as the "Professionals" vs who just says they are the pros. I'll take someone who has build 100's and 100's of hooklift trucks over a weekend garage warrior anyday. But that's just me and how I prefer to spend my money.
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Why would any body on planet earth want an automatic?
1. Better fuel mileage.
2. Longer life of the transmission.
3. Less repairs.
4. More efficient.
5. Larger pool of drivers.
6. Larger supply of aftermarket parts.
7. Better resale of the truck.
8. Customize your transmission for alerts and shutdowns.
I actually appreciate this comment as it gave me a great idea for an upcoming episode as it illustrates the lack of knowledge of automatic transmissions and why the entire trucking industry shifted towards automatic transmissions. So Thank You for your comment.
All your advice is wrong
I just went to your channel to learn something new today... Nothing, zero, absolutely no information except hate on my channel. Drop your comments elsewhere.
4 minutes of info....14:30 minutes of over dramatization.
I'm sure guys would rather watch "Olivia's barbie house"
@@samedaydumpster I’m sure some of you perverts would. Luckily most guys don’t make fun of a 4 year old girl posting a video for her friends.
do u only do residental jobs?
We do both commercial and residential. However we have a larger focus on residential clients for sure.
Looks like you know your business , thanks for all the info and safe trucking.@@samedaydumpster
If my truck only hauled 26,000 pounds, I would not be able to do half the jobs with it. I run to an aggregate yard to pick up my block sand 22 a slag other materials like that this is why I need a class seven and not a class six my truck is good till 36,000 pounds 8 tons. Your truck is good for 3 1/2 ton. I can take a dumpster and pack it myself with trash to over 7 ton really wish GM would make up class seven looks like won’t be getting rid of my Kodiak anytime soon too good of a truck it is unbeatable. I put it against any hook truck.
Do you have a recommended wheelbase length?
One of these trucks had a CA of 108" the other was 120" It really comes down to how tight of spaces your deliveries will be in. I do a lot in the downtown area, so the shorter of the two was absolute money spot on for me. Great question BTW. Thanks for the comment and taking time to watch and support the channel.