HOW TO START DUMP TRUCK BUSINESS
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- This video is about how to start a dump truck business. some tips on how to start a dump truck business and some guidelines on how to start a dump truck business but its all my opinion so do what ever the fyw.
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You’re 100% correct on every word you spoke Brian. I was almost exactly in your shoes, I worked a full time job 70 hours a week went to school got my cdl’s. Saved money while working bought my dump truck, worked on it on my only day off till it was good shape. Then a pintle hitch 27’ trailer, then a 580K 4x4 backhoe, worked on it & done a few side jobs. Then saved more bought a dozer almost just like yours, a TD8G. While doing side jobs & working full time I bought a Tri-axle log truck. Now I’ve got a iron in every fire, I absolutely love your videos. True definition of a working man is what your are.
Thanks Brandon M sounds like you didnt do to bad yourself!
I'm currently working for my city's public transit although the money is good I can't see myself driving buses for the rest of my life I've always pictured my self owning a small business. Would you recommend working for a company related to something with dump trucks? I'm in texas btw class B CDL
@@angelmunoz4934 yes
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Which Country and State or Province is this ?? What is the salary to work as an employee and as owner ?? how much does the dump truck cost? I liked the video and the information, I'm from Brazil.
Jusr staring my dump truck business after 15 years on restaurant business. Love this video. As a baby in this learning is a key. Thank you so much Brian.
You got this!
i just started working as a diesel mechanic and im working on my cdl as well. i want to be as successful as possible so i can pull others out the dirt just like i was. thanks so much for the info brother. god bless you the kids and wife
Thx
I just want to say THANK YOU from Tennessee - we celebrated our first year as an owner/operator last week - thanks in large part to you and your channel. Husband hasn't left his heavy equipment diesel mechanic job yet, but he's got the tri-axle, the hitch and trailer, and the truck is paying for itself, working part time. Next up is a dozer. Thanks for the tech info, the financial info, and for the inspiration. Continued Blessings to you and your family!
Glad to hear you guys are killing it!
I have no desire to start a dump truck business at all but I'm starting down the path of becoming a GC and came across your video and got drawn into your story. Your mindset and attitude towards your business and building the live you want for you and your family is amazing. Wishing you continued success in the truck and on YT keep pushing
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Man prolly the best video I have seen. New to trucking, love everything I have said.got into the dump truck world.im out here n cali.best of luck brotha
I will have a dump truck business soon. Thank you for that valuable information .I wish good health and wealth to you
This guy is the real deal , respect!! good ppl to look up too .
Thx
God Bless you Brother more blessing and protection on you and your family I love that you didn't sugar coat anything
Thx
Now if Santa will bring me a truck 😁 great advice thanks 👍 to the people like u who help others
"I keep $5000 a month in the bank for fuel" R.I.P 2 years ago. Now it's more like $5000 a week
Thanks for sharing your knowledge it really helped me with my decision with starting my dump trucking business thanks
I’m thankful for this knowledge- I appreciate your time and passionate demeanor. Thank you
Thx for watching
here in New Hampshire/Mass our construction literally never stops always going and these trucks run non stop
I guess I was fortunate, the night I brought my truck home I had $3.00 to my name, no down payment and nothing lined up for work. I didn't even really want it. It made me $113,000.00 the first year. I payed everything on credit for 4 months. I had a CPA do my paper work plus taxes for $25.00 a month.
It is definitely doable, but people don't realize the risk some times. Glad you made it!
Which Country and State or Province is this ?? What is the salary to work as an employee and as owner ?? how much does the dump truck cost? I liked the video and the information, I'm from Brazil.
@@BRIANVANDUYN I would love to start my own dump truck business yes I have my cfls I have a class B I'm trying so bad to save money I'm going to keep your videos I really like the way you think very positive God bless you sir
I'm going to keep watching your videos
how to do you find loads with 1 truck. I want to buy one.
Great video! Planning on starting a dump truck business one day! Thanks for the encouragement
Good luck and dont forget to share!
Great advice. I'm a self employed carpenter/contractor since 2002. I really know what your talking about. Being in business has its highs and lows and watching the cash flow go up and down can be stressful. I even got a full time job for a while back it the beginning to make ends meet till I could back on my feet. Nothing but a rollercoaster so be prepared, develop that determination or else. Federal, State, and Local Governments, as well as Insurance Companies Etc. are going to want their share....
100%
Thank you brother/// Sounds alil harder than i thought !!! But yez em gonna go through it ...just dont have no One but by my self !!
I agree with this video. I’ll be retiring in 3yrs from driving with ups and I’m looking for something to supplement my income. I been working for so many companies from every aspect of trucking. I’ve done pneumatic tankers, dump trucks, flat bed before working with ups for the last 18+ years presently. I live in Pennsylvania known as the keystone state where dump trucks haul a lot of gravel and sand from New Jersey. So we have a lot of quarry’s in both states. I was told by a friend who’s a dump truck driver if you can get a contract with a quarry you definitely can get a dump truck. That’s what I was told. But overall I believe doing anything in life that you’re passionate about “it’s better to try an fail, then fail to try.” Being passionate is definitely veery important cuz any obstacles you face you won’t let it stop you cuz you believe in yourself and your business. I truly look forward to doing my own thing so I’m humble to get any sound advice from any one who’s domes something and has become successful at doing it. Thanks for the video even though it’s a year old 😀
Thx for watching
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@@BRIANVANDUYN will do 👍🏾
Awesome video, thanks for the info and inspiration….. I’m a follower now! Working on my CDL Now 🙌🏾💪🏾🖤
Thx
Thanks brother. Well said & I’ll keep up with your videos 👍🏼
I appreciate that
Thanks for the advice.. You answered my questions after I sent the comment
Thx for watching
Great advice. God bless
Very great information. I love driving dump trucks. You answered questions i didnt know to even ask, i am now reconsidering if this is something i could handle. Seems like a lot...especially as a single mother who would want to work the truck a few times a week because i have another business. I just love driving.. Maybe i can just stick to driving for others pt until i can fully commit
its a lot to commit too but I think almost anyone can do it !
Great video and content!!
Thankyou for taking the time to make this video
Yes the cool trucks in the loud pipes
Very nice video. I agree with you! Keep going!
Thanks a lot!
Awesome video Brian. I aspire to have a set up similar like yours someday, keep up the good work dude.
You will get there with hard work!
Question for you what’s the difference between junk removal and dump business
Good video. Keep it up
Great advice
Thank you for posting this video, I appreciate it,
Your welcome thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for these gems!!! 💎 💎 💎
Your welcome
I needed to hear this
Thank you Brian
This is the video that got me introduced to your channel. So glad it was in my recommended at 2 am a month ago! Haha
In other words, you gotta pay the crooks in the insurance industry that bribed the lawmakers to require this high priced insurance.
True
Wow 😯 great advice
Thx
Amen Brian, you hit the nail right on the head. Love your videos keep up the good work and keep on trucking.
Thanks Bob
Thank you for your video I'm going to subscribe to your CZcams page because I feel you are talking directly to me.
Looking to move to Washington in July. Hope to see you around.
Heck yeah
Good video
So probably the best start (besides saving as much money as possible) would to start driving for a company now. To get the experience and the contacts for work. Correct?
What’s up brotha, I need your help and advise, I have a 2006 peterbilt 379 sleeper that I use to run Miami to New York for 2 years with a Reefer and the transmission went bad in Maryland. My Mechinic fixed it and change the clutch and after it was all done I noticed that the numbers dropped by 50% on the loads. So I decided to put the truck away and go back to working for someone. Which I don’t like, I moved from New York to Florida because I became a single dad and now I’m looking to get into the dump truck business but I don’t know where to start. My peterbilt is just sitting in a warehouse not moving. So my question is.
1• should I sell my truck or trade it in for a dump truck
2• how do I make the most out of having a dump truck
3• are there brokers for dump trucks like over the road?
4• what’s better dump truck or dump trailer we’re I can still use my peterbilt?
My apologies for all the questions but I don’t want my peterbilt to go to waste before I sell it after I did a lot of work. Please email me your answer brotha. Abt.enterprise@yahoo.com thank you in advance.
Check out the dump truck playlist all the questions you ask are in there!!!!
Still have your Pete?
Is it 10 or 13 speed?
What engine are you running?
A Detroit 60 series or Cummins?
Nice
I'm from the state of Oklahoma I am a dump truck driver. Been driving dump trucks for 9 years. Now how you started out I agree with but there's another way that people start their own dump truck business that's just a solo dump truck. You got to find a company to lease on to and then you can pay 80 to $90 an hour for your dump truck. Are some of the companies have fuel cards.
And that helps a lot to get started out. Then you can run under their authority. To me if you ain't got a whole lot of money that's the best way to start. Yeah I'm done again but you got to make it for a couple of weeks because some of them hold back two weeks or hold back 4 weeks and then pay you every two weeks or every month. Then they deduct this fuel cost from your pay. Then the more money that builds up you have to build up a maintenance fund to fix and repair anything on your trucks
What do you mean pay $80 or 90 an hour for your truck?
Pay the driver 80 an hour?
Or get 80 an hour from the company you lease under?
I'm thinking about getting one at a truck auction.
Lots of work in San Antonio and Austin.
@@thisismagacountry1318 if you own your own truck you can get the lowest at $70 up to $90 an hour if you own your own dump truck
Is that possible I can run dumptruck under their authority, just like semi truck ?
Thank you!!!!
Thank you keen to get go
Thank You so much 🤝💯
No problem 👍
I worked since 1987 on triaxles and semi dumps and drove many yrs and get better educated before you dive in. They're not tough or difficult. It's a truck/trailer just unloads different.
Not sure what area you work in, glad to have found this video. I'm 22 and I've been driving dump for nearly 2 years and now i'm looking into buying my own rig. if you work from seattle to Sedro I drove a bright orange solo 379. hope to see you around
Washington south side but up to everrett
Right! I want to start my own dump truck business in NYC but there’s too many competitors out here! Anyway, what can I need for my dump truck business? I know I need CDL
You may need union contacts for work.
Some are owned by "Italian businessmen" so be careful.
GOOD VIDEO B
Question: I’m looking to buy my first dump truck. I see so many in my area and surrounding areas such as west Cheater PA, Philadelphia and MD..What’s the best way to het work?
I got a video on it ! Check out the frequently asked questions playlist
The hard part is knowing people who can get you work that is pays good enough to be feasible.
Good Stuff my Braddah I’m in Lynnwood WA
I’m learning and praying day and night that one day I’ll open a damp business
Do I need a CDL to pull a Dump Trailer? In WA
Not if you stay under a certain weight
Thank you
What part of Washington do you live? I live in puyallup and I am determined to show prove my work ethic speaks for it self. I wanto start this business
Wow, I'd be shopping for a different insurance company, I pay mine annually because I save money but I had the option for monthly. My most expensive insurance on one of my trucks is the one I do belly dump, side dump, and lowboy with and it's $5,000,000 coverage with full coverage on truck and trailer for $283.00 per month or $2,437.00 per year. My 5 axle dump truck is only $167.00 per month with $3,000,000 coverage and full coverage on the truck.
my fault went form white collar to trucking . trusted everyone. I barely know how to change a tire. I drove the truck on 225 degree because I forgot from a year before to keep it under 200 degrees . dah
Great content brother!
Thx
Thx man appreciate it
Thanks
Man I remember watching this video when it first dropped. Now a year forward I’m watching it again today. Have you purchased another truck to put on a driver? Lmk if there is any openings.
I got 3 trucks now
@@BRIANVANDUYN hell yeah! 💪 that’s how it’s done. Any openings?
Not at the moment I just got another guy starting Wednesday
@@BRIANVANDUYN for sure. Keep dropping the videos bro! Def helped me look at trucking in a diff light. Keep it up 💪
I like bro,get to it,solid advice.
I’m switch over to a tri-axle dump truck this spring doing asphalt paving . Up until now I have been driving tractor trailers pulling dry van and reefer since 2008. My dads friend owns 9 dumps trucks and 20 plow trucks .My dads is buying two trucks a 2011 and a 2012 international work star $85.000 each both trucks have just over 300.000km . My dads is putting up the money I just have to pay it back and we will be running under his friends insurance and company name until trucks paid off. Plowing roads in winter months
Sounds like you got a decent plan!
Thanks but if it wasn’t for my father helping me out financially and his friend be willing to let us make payments and giving us the work it wouldn’t be happening. It wasn’t planned that’s for sure but when a opportunity like this comes up sometimes you have to take the risk
@@classicxl where there is risk there is reward. But remember there is risk
Very great video man really knowledgeable🤙
Thx
Definitely bud starting my getting out of debt journey to be debt free then going to get back into the truck business at 24 yrs old last year i had my own rig was making payments and payments was not a great idea so ive learned my lesson👍
Check out dave Ramsey he has great advice that I took 4.5 years ago best decision I ever made
@@BRIANVANDUYN definitely bud man i been watching all dave Ramseys videos thats why now im on my journey at 25 yrs old with 4 kids and wife to get on track and be debt free and successful
Get intense with it and you will do great things
Hell yeah
what would you recamend a class A cdl or class B for just driving dump truck
I'd go for class a , it's basically the same course and you don't limit your potential
@@BRIANVANDUYN yeah but do I have to wait 6 months to get the license I live in PA so I'm not sure if it's different anywhere else
Its only 1 month in wa
Good info for guys looking to jump in on the big trucks, but the single axle trucks up to 33k seem to make me the most money. Operating cost is pretty cheap, insurance isn’t near as much, plenty of decent used stuff, they fit where the big ones don’t, can run more loads in a day since it drives close to a pickup and homeowners/contractors want small quantities of stuff that would be too much for them to haul, it keeps making money in the winter being able to salt parking lots.
Good perspective
Good idea.
Where do you find the most work?
With State snow truck contracts?
Public or private schools?
Construction companies?
@@thisismagacountry1318 I’m in with supply yards for aggregate and other materials, usually if they’re booked on delivery they call me to help hauling. Quarry’s are a good place to start.
Excavation contractors are good to talk to, they usually need a fair amount of waste took out or fill brought in but don’t usually have a truck of that size and sometimes won’t need a tandem.
I’ve been called to plow state roads when short staffed, but mostly I find guys who are plowing commercial properties and sub the salt off them. They either don’t want to or don’t have the means to salt the lots.
I’ve since added another 33k truck with a hooklift, it stays pretty busy, quite a few contractors are interested in concrete bins and 25yrd dumpsters, still functions like a regular dump truck so I’ve picked up out of the quarry after I empty a dumpster quite a few times. Now I’m more willing to run asphalt for county/city projects with a dumpster, so that works okay.
Well I made it half way through. I bought my 1st in 1984 with no experience. Have 3 truck and 2 water trucks, 15 pieces of heavy equipment. Some of what he says is right and some is wrong. I'm in Utah and pay about 1200 a year for full coverage insurance per year. Most people who become owner operator will go broke within couple years. They don't hustle enough, don't work hard enough, don't buy right truck for there app. Everyone can make it when economy is booming like now, try to make it in a recession. I watch guys that think there going to get rich and when crash hits they mess it up for us that are in it for a lifetime.
What are the water trucks for?
Dust mitigation on work sites?
That's a great idea.
Where do you get the water from?
Thanks bro
Any time
I’m 17 and work a part time job and saving all the money I’m making for when I get a cdl in a couple years to my own truck and work for myself
Heck yeah man
could you please make an updated video for 2023. its now oct 2023
How viable is Leasing an old single axle dump truck to a local company to gain the experience and money needed to run my own company?
Depends on the company you lease on too
@@BRIANVANDUYN Ohh ok that makes sense. is a CB radio necessary in a Dump Truck? the truck i have is a 1950 dodge dump truck I didn't have to pay anything for it as I inherited it it only needs a little work like tires and fluids changed. is this a good beginners truck?
Yes you need a cb if you go into a pit or mine
thanks for agreeing with me
What if I live in a regular neighborhood and I want to get a dump truck ? Where would I keep it at if I don’t have land
Find a place to rent , it’s expensive
@@BRIANVANDUYN what would I look up to find one near me
we emailed back and forth a little bit when you were (VERY) green at this, I did kick you in the but a little, it really was tough love but, I would have given you about maybe a 10% chance of making it!! I didn't follow you. so I was just checking up on you, I saw that you were still around with a dump so I clicked on this vid to see what you were up to.. I don't know If you remember me or not, im an old school, hard, no bs. SOB. man I have to say im very proud of you. I don't find very many people that I can say that about, good job, you found the keys to success,(work ethics) in a nut shell. the truck comes before anything else in life, never turn work down, you and the truck are always ready to go. (and pay attention to detail)
Thx for the compliment, stick around we have only just begun!
Cool I'll start playing the lottery so maybe one day I'll have enough to start a truck business
Start saving small you’ll get there
3 to 6 mpg for fuel when fully loaded. Biggest daily cost.
My average in old truck was 4mpg my new truck is around 6mpg
Beautiful 359 man, hey I’m 18 do you think I can start my own business? I found a truck for sale in my area? I know insurance will be expensive so any advice for a new trucker would be great thanks
Heck yeah man if i did it anyone can!
My advise is pay cash
BRIAN VANDUYN I just don’t know should
I look for contracts or maybe try to lease onto another dump company. Now this truck
I found isn’t. Pete but, it looks decent. 1999 international 9200 800,000 miles cummins 10 speed
I dont know about your area ask around in your area
And no tandems hahahaha
do everything yourself .mechanic told me he put 4 to 8 gallons of antifreeze in the engine. I did not drive it for a year and the next mechanic told me it was only like 1 gallon so the thermostat rusted
That's kind of your fault. I learned when I was 7 years old, you check the fluid levels in everything before starting! That was pounded in my head and on my ASS if I didn't. Just a word of thought.
DEE-OH-TEE!!!
EFF-EM-CEE-ES-AYE!!
Which Country and State or Province is this ?? What is the salary to work as an employee and as owner ?? how much does the dump truck cost? I liked the video and the information, I'm from Brazil.
check out the playlists!!!!!! all your questions are answered in videos in the dump truck playlist!
my truck broke the my first day! thermostat was stuck! locked up engine
Dang sounds like a bad day
I've owned dumptrucks for 17 years in the state of Arkansas. I've made monthly payments the whole time. They usually want 16-20% down. Your state is different apparently. I agree that one should save their money to start a business. Sooooooo much less stress that way.
@Average User What part of the state do you live in first off?
Gqhall are you from central Arkansas?
@@whiteboy5019 I am in NWA
Is there away I could ask you a couple of questions about the business
Where are you from ?
Where do we find work after purchasing a dumptruck??
Check out the frequently added questions playlist on the channel
I got my cdl work for a dump truck broker for 3 month after that the owner of the company talk with me and told get my own truck so i can start making money 3 dasy after that when to dealer got 250k 2020 KW T880 3k dowpayment and start working 10days after that pay for my diesel with 5kcredit card and im good til this day im making money good video
Which broker
I’m sitting here debating how to to start this business. Sincere whole heartedly driven. Just been in a factory the last 15 years & at 33 years old I want something to take care of my family. Any advice from anyone? Thank y’all in advance.
Stop wasting time and go for it
You only touched on some of what you'll need. You also need to pay road tax, highway tolls and let's not forget about dot. If you get red tagged that will really eat up your profits not to mention the tickets that go along with it.
coolant was full just not going to the engine .
I just started a gravel hauling business. With a chevy 3500 dump truck
Heck yeah got to start somewhere!!!
How do you get work for that
Why don't you advertise your business on this video. I read in a comment that you are in Washington. I would put at least a location and maybe a phone number. Question: if I need a couple loads of washed 3/4 minus should I just get it from the gravel company or can you make me happier. The last driver I had couldn't spread it and dumped a foot deep, at the beginning of the spread, for me to spread by hand later. Going down the driveway he went forward downhill instead of backing down. Guys used to be good at it but another delivery seemed to be coated in dirt and once delivered I didn't notice until it was dropped. I was so mad because if I wanted clay I would have dug some out of my yard.
Yeah we are in Washington, Shelton we deliver to pierce county mason, Thurston,king,Kitsap... yes we can spread and I generally have enough business I dont really advertise anymore people do it for me.
@@BRIANVANDUYN Thanks for the reply. I'm glad your doing well. I'm still researching but I'm leery of using craigslist. Calling the gravel companies for a person not familiar with the products etc it seems they just want an order placed. A truck owner that knows the business and suppliers might be a better way.
I only buy brand new trucks and sell them after two years -- saves me a lot of money in the long run.
And yeah, debt, but it's a write off.
Is it possible to buy a truck and hire a driver? Or will it cut too much into profit?
It doesn't work out like you think
@@BRIANVANDUYN i don't know how it works hence why i asked.
Ill explain it tomorrow in a live stream great question
@@BRIANVANDUYN thanks, bro. I contacted Martin Marietta about hauling for them. Any idea how much one would make?
No idea
Wow! 10k for insurance that cheap.. I’m a car hauler and our insurance is expensive at 34k a year. 10k 😂😂😂 I wish
Why did you have to work on your dump truck so much??? Was it old & broken down? I take it, that it wasn't a new or "newish" dump truck. I drive 2020 Peterbilt at work & 2012 Kenworth. Neither of them need maintenance.
it is a 1985 it needed a ton of work!!!
I don't mean this to be a jerk but I have a hard time reading what you've said...... I keep reading it over and over wondering if I'm missing a punchline...hmmm.....
Dump trucks breakdown a lot and especially an older truck like this gentleman has right here. Not only that but hearing that neither one of you are trucks "need maintenance" is also very confusing. Everything you have just said is making my brain hurt. I really hope I'm just missing the punchline 🤨
What if you have enough money to buy a dump truck, that already fixed and ready to go, enough money to set up your authority, enough money in a maintenance account, my question and main concern is how do you get the work, I think you should really touch on getting the work, because you can have all the itmes needed including equipment, but no business
That’s a great concern! I have a video in the frequently asked questions playlist on the channel!
@@BRIANVANDUYN No worries, I just thought you could give me a direct answer.
I want buy dump truck, I have CDL , but I don't have experience! What I should doing? It's my dream to be dumptrucker .. please I need yr advice 😔
Go for it , I didn’t have any dump truck experience
I got my CDL, applied to all the soil companies in my area. I have experience running a loader. My cover letter to them stated that I am wanting to run a dump truck, but I would be happy starting as a loader operator, gaining to the company’s trust that I won’t wreak their equipment, and then eventually move up into to truck. One company called me, and put me in a truck right away, I love it. Saving now to buy my own.
can u make a video now