Very informative videos I am looking to start work in the UK and never had a clue as to what the job entails thank you sir you are a credit to your employer and should be their driver training officer for sure

Well done Carl. Looking forward to more videos.

Rear loaders are the best. The finishers run the chute and do all the work. Some even ask to use the remote.

Thank you for the very informative videos on your line of work

Great video!

Front discharge is so much better. Less chance for rollover, better ride, handles much better. Always get fuel before loading if you need it. Some loads are timed and you never wanna get timed out and have to bring the concrete back. Lift axles are not just tags. A tag axle is a axle that is behind the drive wheels. Any lift axle in front of the drive axles is a pusher axle. You should avoid putting your mixer in low range when on the road as it can damage the transfer case and drive axles. Low range is designed for off road use. Yes I know you can't lift your hopper if your not in low range but you don't need to lift the hopper to pour. When washing down after loading avoid spraying water on the ring on the drum as it tends to remove the grease neded to operate. Rear dumpers are a thing of the past in states that allow you to haul big loads such as Michigan where I haul 10-11 yards all day with my 6 axle Terex. I drove rear discharge mixers for years and I can honestly tell the guy that said he has never seen one and that it's ugly that he has no idea what he's missing. Be safe guys and gals.

Hah! Just the other day the new guy pulled under for some extra rinse water without talking to the batch man and ended up loaded with my next load... which was an 8 bag 2 + 2 and the jobs was a 30 minute drive one way. Needless to say, I wasn't upset at all :D

Great video brother greetings from the United States Virgin islands in the carribbean Us territory st.thomas I just subbed your channel and I always wanted to know about concrete truck operations I am going for my CDL very soon and I am also a journeyman heavy equipment mechanic my dad was a diesel mechanic he taught me most of what I know so far so I have nine years of heavy duty truck and equipment experience thanks for the great content and clear footage make more videos about pre trip inspections and taking your truck to the garage for service and fueling your unit be blessed and stay safe God be with you and your family

First time I think I know how it works thanks

really good video thanks sr

Up and I cannot I love

thanks mike

thank you so much for the info .. if I have anymore questions I will ask you if that's ok with you sir

@ramblin_man23

3 жыл бұрын

Okay

Would ear plugs be a good idea, that sounds kind of loud?🤔 ☝🏻😌

@fabphil63068

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. If you have them wear them

Cool vid, but what is slump? and how do you know if it's right?

@fabphil63068

7 жыл бұрын

CCWSig i have a video explaining slump. the higher the slump number, the wetter the concrete is. for example a driveway is generally a 5 slump so its easily workable. curb is generally a 1 slump so it will stand on its own.

What are the working hours for ready-mix drivers? Can you give me examples?

@fabphil63068

Жыл бұрын

Well it really depends on area, time of year and weather. Summer average would be 45-55. Winter time in a northern state would be 25-40

With all due respect to Phil. Its good to learn from the "big picture" he presents but his technique leads to a lot of work and the hard way of doing things. I've worked in SoCal for 25 years in mixer and related phases of construction and what you'll learn early on is that you want the equipment to do the work. DON'T water down your whole truck and drum after loading if you want to drive a clean truck without having to always remove dried concrete. Never spray water to wash concrete or dirt TOWARDS the rest of your truck. Powder is easy to remove but flooding your truck will just leave a lot of mess and just isn't efficient or professional. It also leads to mechanical issues that your mechanics hate.The less water the better. Treat the truck like you own it and have to pay your money to repair and clean it etc. Other wise Phils general approach is ok. Just be a little less "Ham Fisted" and represent yourself and the industry as a pro.

@fabphil63068

7 жыл бұрын

Flyin Bill I certainly respect your thoughts but different areas require different approaches.

I can’t imagine doing this during the winter with ice and water. Is there just no work at all during the winter ? How does that effect your health insurance or benefits?

@fabphil63068

5 жыл бұрын

We run hot water in the winter. It's not to bad

hope you get paid two wages for delivering and pouring, since you have to operate chute, unlike a rear load.

what were you pouring at a 1 inch slump, slipform?

@fabphil63068

7 жыл бұрын

big bear some footings or curb and most slipform is 1" slump

@bigbear5453

7 жыл бұрын

Carl Elliott ive only done slipform, curbing a couple times. my drum dosnt discharge too well anything under a 3 for some reason.

@bigbear5453

7 жыл бұрын

Carl Elliott i drive for hanson aggregates in upstate ny

@fabphil63068

7 жыл бұрын

u may have to much build up in your drum. heres a trick: occasionally pull your water valve qickly on an off. very quickly! if you have a lot of build up the dry concrete will just stick and the little shot of water helps alot!

@bigbear5453

7 жыл бұрын

Carl Elliott thanks, i will try that

you're obviously aufait with the concrete side of things but shouldn't you take the time to have a marlboro after or during each load? better still smoke while in your truck.

How mny loads a day you do on average thx

@fabphil63068

5 жыл бұрын

Between 6-9. But some days maybe 3 but have hauled 13. Just depends on type of job and distance from plant to job

I was told those truck tip over easy just need too Kno if it all B's or the real deal

@fabphil63068

4 жыл бұрын

any concrete truck will tip easily if not driven correctly. but with that being said all trucks nowadays have air ride suspension so when turning the air ride keeps it level

front looks stupid, in NZ we only have rear. literally never seen one of these before

@fabphil63068

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel L they are so much easier to run and drive

@lindsayharper6592

5 жыл бұрын

Carl Elliott We in New Zealand would really benefit from having mixers like this regardless of what they look like...Your videos are very interesting and informative Thank you.

Did I just read that right? A 1" slump?

@fabphil63068

7 жыл бұрын

Scott Burg yes a 1" slump. mostly for really thick home footings or free standing curb

@scottburg8945

7 жыл бұрын

I guess so. I've never rolled out from batch with less than a 4" slump. That's gotta be one slow pour.

Front discharge? I'm jealous. Here in stupid California all we have is rear discharge

@tylers263

7 жыл бұрын

phsycopiano same in texas

@phsycopiano

7 жыл бұрын

Tyler Sorrels And pretty much everywhere else, Except dumb California

Never seen this type of mixers in europe

@markrobert6014

4 жыл бұрын

We dont have them in Canada either, they look stupid and ugly.

@justinalex1952

3 жыл бұрын

@@markrobert6014 They give the operator more control. We don’t have to rely on anyone to guide the chute we do all the work from the cab and the finishers are happy about that it cuts down on manpower for them.

@markrobert6014

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinalex1952 ok,well i would rather place my own mix if i was a finisher.Why work more in those things anyways not that its hard but less work for driver rear discharge. Only thing i like about the front discharge is you can sit in cab on pump job i think. Can you?

@justinalex1952

3 жыл бұрын

@@markrobert6014 yeah I sit in the cab on pump jobs that’s my favorite part too. I have never drove a rear discharge. My company only has front discharge terex. It holds 12 cubic yard max.

@markrobert6014

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinalex1952 look at these mixers there 14 cubic yards 10.6 meters rear discharge. Iam actually surprised to hear those trucks hold 12 yards thought USA was max 9yrds. Front discharge lighter tare wiegth? Terex we have one rear discharge.

we'd get fired for driving with our chute like that.