$1,000 PER WEEK DUMP TRAILER SIDE HUSTLE | PAYS FOR ITSELF QUICKLY

[@yzrider8665]

You made a comment about blowing the fuse on your truck for the 12v power to the trailer. Get yourself a circuit breaker and wire it up in place of the fuse. That way when it cools it makes contact again. Life saver when using the dump

[@CryptoCommonSense]

Looking into this type of side hustle for exactly the reasons you mentioned - to get out from behind the computer. It has been nearly 12 years since I had a job and while financially things are great, staring at the same four walls day after day does take a mental toll on a person. Interestingly enough I was only looking at dump trailers to haul a track loader so I find it fascinating the dump trailer itself could be an income producing asset.

[@lros]

So did you ever start and how did it go ? Reason I ask I am also considering this

[@CryptoCommonSense]

@@lros I did. I ended up buying a 26' foot trailer and a Kubota U35 mini ex (financed it at 2.7% for 72 months) back on Oct 25th. All in all the business runs me about $1k month for the payments + business insurance etc. Its been slow off the ground, running nearly break even but its been very much a side hustle - I expect after I get my general contractor's license and start running some advertising it'll be one of the best decisions I've made in a long time.

[@lros]

@@CryptoCommonSense awesome thank you for sharing I hope you succeed. I just bought a used 3500 I am going to buy a 16’ dump trailer soon and will try financing a bobcat we will see how it goes for me I also applied for contractors license. I’m tired of being confined to my cubicle also. I’ll keep in touch see how everything going good luck sir

[@CryptoCommonSense]

@@lros Good luck with it! We bought a solid 1999 F250 to pull everything so were able to save some $$$ in the truck department thankfully.

[@r.rodriguez4991]

​@@CryptoCommonSenseHow do you advertise your service? How's it going?

[@dennisconlon5810]

I was surprised that your trailer doesn’t have more of a steeper dump angle. I owned a dump trailer and found out the hard way that you really need at least a 47 degree angle. When you dump stone you don’t need as much angle but with mulch it can get stuck and create unneeded extra work.

[@clafournaise]

Also the trailer lift seems to be attached at the worst possible point of leverage!

[@crazyhass84]

That's why he got it for 7500... high quality dumps r 15k... it works for his messing around.

[@ire-ish8455]

That loader operator is my spirit animal!

[@ZR1Terror]

I have a plumbing business but I like do do excavation jobs in the side with my mini excavator. I’m also buying a stand on track loader and now I’m interested in getting a dump trailer to make some extra money on the side while my guys work on the plumbing jobs.

[@THOMASTURNER-c5l]

I bought my dump trailer about 3 years ago it is a 10,000 pounder or five tons I absolutely don't know what I would do without it it is handy for everything firewood gravel hauling garbage to the dump hauling your tractor you just everyone that has borrowed this thing cuz gotten a dump trailer not long after borrowing it that's how I ended up getting a dump trailer I borrowed my buddies don't trailer one time and I was hooked that in a damn good diesel pickup

[@joe1071]

Smooth operator with that front end loader. Backing up with the bucket still in the trailer then smoothly lifting up while moving to clear trailer hahaha

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Yeah, William is great. He’s dead on with the scales too. Some loaders don’t care and just throw x amount of material in. When I have the trailer, he always smooths the rock out to make it even left to right.

[@matthewfurlotte1316]

i was thinking exactly that

[@maximus297759]

Yep this guys at my work said just think it and it happens most been operating for decades.

[@atothezeezee]

Thanks for taking us along. This was great.

[@PatsYardServices]

no way that's my buddies quarry haha looking at different dump trailer videos and found this, cool stuff man.

[@jjt1093]

Its good to leave it running anyway other than the battery, the Engine has been working good regardless so letting it idle is real good for it.

[@HDHITMAKER]

I bought a 2018 f150 lariat. It’s my first truck but I want to make money out of it is this possible?

[@erlegree]

I'd recommend wiring in a relay on your trailer, so you don't have to unplug it when you dump. Did it on mine, and don't have to worry about it.

[@5075E]

I did. An easy fix.

[@anthonysanagustin1437]

I did it on my truck.

[@EliteHaulingLLC-iw7gs]

do you have any recommendations on how to advertise? I just got a dump trailer and I'm trying to maximize the amount of money I'm making with it

[@michaelswanigan2115]

What type of truck do you have?

[@joehendrickson5]

I've ALWAYS keep my dump trailer hooked up while im dumping that way it keeps the battery charged n can also do more pumps n a day n NEVER blown a charging fuse for the trailer

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Yes, it’s definitely something about this specific trailer. I ended up selling it and upgrading to a bigger truck.

[@taloshemssulldin3192]

So connect with the Quarries Is how you get customers

[@garytomlin9331]

Been to that quarry many times. Nice people!

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Yes, probably nicest from any quarry I’ve been too honestly

[@delhudson2907]

I'm doing this now but in a couple months I've only gotten 4 deliveries.

[@DarkPony22]

How is that possible? They pay you $500 per load? Wow 😮! I drive an end dump I make the same and I drive about 300 miles a Day and each load I deliver 23 1/2 tons. I make about$900-$1500 a day but I do 3-5 loads a day. 6 days a week. Man keep that hustle going. 👏🏽. I just subscribed 🤙💯

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Hey, thanks for the comment! I make about $1,000 a week, not a day. I make about $100 a load, and do about 2 short loads a day.

[@DarkPony22]

@@RockyBottomAcres awesome 👏🏽 keep up the hard work. 💯

[@truthhurts2149]

Im interested in getting into the business. Any tips. I live 5 miles from quarry.

[@Edvervynck1]

Good video...this is another video on how to connect a relay so U don't have to keep unplugging your trailer when dumping a load. Would also recommend installing a wireless remote..can be in the truck lifting the trailing and /or all around the trailer...no cables!!

[@saintisidorehomestead]

Nice video, Mike. Informative and entertaining. Keep it up!

[@ammo4uragingjudge559]

Quarry I do contract work for has a Komatsu wa500 in the fleet. Biggest pile of junk in their fleet. Since new it has far more down time than any of the yard loaders. Literally has been down for months at the time when it only had 2500 hours on it. Now at 9k hrs it just averages down a day a week.

[@mustangjames1988]

Good video. Thanks for making it.

[@DaRealTao33]

Great video! Very informative, but I do have one question.. I’ve searched but get generic google feedback.. Where and how do you run ads for your services?

[@eddyclaros9314]

Following

[@reecemoore7602]

Facebook is where I run mine, you just boost your post, you can even pick your demographics on who you want to see it and it’s cheap for how much views you get, it will also show you the demographics of the people who viewed it.

[@babygonightnight]

@@reecemoore7602 what type truck are you using to pull and dump body size?

[@juliosanchezsr3608]

@@babygonightnight looks like a duramax

[@TF856]

There must be something wrong with your electrical system if you have to unplug it every time you dump. Such as wrong fuse or insufficient wiring. You may need an additional heavy duty circuit going to the trailer for that purpose. Or you could just put a switch on the trailer to disconnect that circuit while you're dumping. That would be easier than unplug and replugging every time. It could even be wired up to a relay to automatically disconnect whenever you hit the button to dump. Just a few suggestions. 😀

[@RockyBottomAcres]

I think it’s the way the nexhaul trailer electronics are designed. And this stopped happening when I added a second battery. I did think of adding a relay to cut power when the pump is on, but now with two batteries it never gets low enough to try to pull from the truck. At the time it only had a 400 amp hour battery which just wasn’t enough. Appreciate your comment and all very good ideas!!

[@RockyBottomAcres]

And it doesn’t always blow it, just blows it sometimes when the battery was too close to dead and it would try to pull from truck. But now with the extra battery I’m storing plenty of power for several ups and downs. Seems that with 400 amp hour it’s just 2 ups and downs and battery is depleted if a full 5t. But all good now with the changes I’ve made

[@bigdidgerido]

@@RockyBottomAcres it shouldn't matter, after you're done dumping the battery in the dump trailer needs the same amount of juice anyways to recharge. Just leave it hooked. The extra 2 volts makes it dump a little nicer, pulling a little less amps with higher volts

[@Sugarkryptonite]

Nice side hustle. Around here we have garden centers that delivery 5 tons and under for like $40...there's no competing with them.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

There’s a good chance they are marketing up material then. I’d check and see. If they are selling for $50 a scoop and the material costs $20/ton (and isn’t too far away) then the fee might be cheap because money is made on the material. Something to look into - not always the case.

[@Sugarkryptonite]

@@RockyBottomAcres True. They sell for decently cheap prices. They are definitely making money on the stuff, but I can't get it cheaper than them since there's no quarries close to here. They get it trucked in in large quantities.

[@JAMiller1220]

I have never in over 15 years had a problem dumping the trailer while leaving it hooked to the truck

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Thanks for your comment. For sure, this will vary from truck to truck and trailer to trailer. I never had a problem before this trailer either. But something with the way this trailer is wired allows it to try to pull 50amp from the bat line on the 7 pin if it is not unhooked. And the 50amp draw will blow the 30 amp fuse. Blows within 2-3 dumps every time if not unhooked.

[@MW-nOttawa]

@@RockyBottomAcres your trailer lights circuit should Not be on the same circuit as the battery and hydraulic pump for the lift. If they are connected this is why it draws from the truck. Get rid of the trickle charger if you have it and get in the habit of charging your battery well in your garage every 5-6 dumps.

[@wazup3333]

​@@RockyBottomAcreshow much do you get for these deliveries and how would you go about finding them if you want to start this?

[@heminole4life849]

I’m in IT as well and trying to figure out how I can do both. About to buy a dump trailer and older 3/4 ton to start. The rock quarries aren’t open on the weekends here either

[@rulasx75]

Thank you for the detail information, i am too in IT and have a RAM 3500 Dually that i am trying to put to work as a side job on the weekends. Do you stay pretty busy ?

[@GardnersGarage]

Curious... if people are paying you to pick up and deliver mulch or gravel, why wouldn't they just pay the garden center to deliver it? How can you make money picking up the mulch and delivering? If they pay $70 for delivery from garden center, what makes them chose you

[@martygriffith2135]

This is what I did not understand either. Even when I had large tri-axle loads the delivery was probably half of what this guy is charging. Maybe because they are small loads the quarry or major distributor won’t do? I just can’t see how he makes any money. Maybe the area will simply pay much more for the convenience

[@bikes7777]

It sure isn't his good looks lol

[@adventurerhoades]

Nice side hustle & tips. Full play & 👍. What brand dump trailer would you but today if buying again?

[@camdenrichardson6099]

Awesome video I’m looking into getting my own dump trailer what brand would you recommend?

[@TexasRedneck]

12:00 You state you leave the truck on so the battery doesn't go down and then you unplugged the truck from the trailer... wouldn't that disconnect the truck from the electrical on the trailer?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

In that exact instance, no it was no charging. What I was meaning is that I leave it running between dumps and deliveries as to charge between trips. Like I never shut it off waiting at quarry, etc. I leave it run to charge up between drops. The duramax uses only abou .3 gallon to idle for an hour. So I leave it running to keep things charged if I’m doing like 3-5 back to back hauls

[@TexasRedneck]

@@RockyBottomAcres aww ok, thank you! You have a sweet truck! I have the 1/2 ton version lol SLT not a Denali but close :D

[@AV8R_1]

So do you sell the material to the customer? Like, they order it from you, you pick it up and pay for it, and then they pay you for it, or do they order it from the gravel yard, and then the yard just pays you to deliver it?

[@oscarreyes5545]

Pretty amazing you can do this with my dump trailer!? How do you get the calls to come in?

[@jurezslaughter6324]

How do you find the loads

[@ryaj2356]

Yeah, can’t get those kinda prices around here. I’m charged $300 for a full load but to have that place also drop a load is $450. So to only make $150 maybe a load minus gas it’s $100 maybe. Also, tires for my dumper are $400, battery is $130. Hard to make ends meet with dumper trailer and truck costs. At times I was actually losing money and had to do other jobs since it paid better

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Find a specialty product that allows you to charge more or less people have access to so you aren’t fighting for a business. For me, it’s screened topsoil (I have more own screener) and compost that I get trucked in via semi. Those two products run my whole business because not a lot of people around here have that product. There’s always money to be made, but if you’re competing on final price of every Tom out there, it’s going to be really rough

[@traviswilson8549]

Didn’t know you were VA! I’m in NC and just bought the smaller dump trailer that yours. Heavy duty 5x10. Had a few cleanup jobs with it in 6 weeks already. Good business to be in.

[@swappedoutZ71]

Same I'm in NC just got a 18ft car hauler and picking up a 6x10 dump today, hoping to make some decent money with them

[@the_atomic_punk487]

Did you have to do the cleaning up or just provide the hauling?

[@pwkeely]

Truck running to charge battery on trailer but also disconnect trailer to avoid pulling juice and blowing fuse?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Hey, thanks for your comment! What I meant was that I keep the truck running when it's idle so that it's always charging up the battery. IE, I don't turn it off waiting to be loaded at quarry, or when I get out on the scales, etc. Obviously it does not charge when it's unplugged, but you must unplug this trailer while operating the dump or it will blow the fuse. So I unplug it only when dumping, but plug it back in. Many people shut their truck off to save fuel during idle tasks. I am saying I keep mine running to keep the batteries on the dump trailer charged. This is important if running back to back loads. I now have 2 batteries on this trailer as well. Sorry for the confusion, but I feel most know what I was meaning by this. But happy to clear it up for any other readers of this comment thread.

[@rufusjett2022]

I have 1998 chevy 3500 with a 7' x 14' gooseneck dump trailer and I never disconnect the trailer from the truck and have never had any issues, but I also carry a second battery just in case

[@rayray7663]

Hey man that’s cool I ran into your video I’m doing the same thing in my town I started with an 2016 f150 about 4 months ago I’m now looking to buy a dump truck non cdl or getting some roll offs and trailer anyways this is good biz what your doing keep up the good work 👍👍

[@RockyBottomAcres]

I recommend a Ford f700!! It’s what I have now and they are really good trucks. I still use this trailer for mulch (keeps it very clean) but gravel and dirt I use my dump truck now!

[@rayray7663]

@@RockyBottomAcres thx I will be looking at a dump truck next week it’s also a f700 but it’s a 2003 with a the Cummins no AC 🥵

[@RockyBottomAcres]

@@rayray7663 Plan on adding AC... I am about to get a universal kit. The truck gets so messy having to keep windows down. Biggest mistake with it.

[@rayray7663]

@@RockyBottomAcres nice! what’s the cost on that? I jest saw your truck on one of your videos it’s exactly what I want non cdl type, I have a 2017 f250 platinum and I put 4 brand new tires on it 6 weeks ago and my Back tires are completely gone boldly’s lol! Not to mention I also put 14ply tires on my trailer new but I guess the rimes can’t handle the loads they crack down the middle I have replaced 3 rims and 2 tires so… yah I’m really looking forward to getting the dump truck

[@RockyBottomAcres]

That’s crazy. Ac kits seem to be $750-$1000 for the ones I’m looking at but I’m sweating my ass off in this truck. It’s been nearly 100 last couple weeks. I’m sticking to the seat!

[@icytsavage991gaming8]

How are you finding your customers? Are you getting into contact with landscape companies etc

[@trentcarter616]

Do you have a form of buisness insurance for hauling. Or is it just a hand shake type buisness deal?

[@RAZIEverything]

i have a landscaping business its always just a handshake dont sighn contracts ever so theres no strings attatched

[@kenmonroe35]

How do you establish your connections with this business? Is there a website that drives can log onto to get bids?

[@salmanmirza3909]

Hi What is the name of the quarry you go to? And the location? Thanks

[@mnoutdoors322]

Do you need a license for this or special insurance?

[@mr.ransom2085]

Not in the state of Texas. However, if you wish to cover your trailor for potential damage, you might want to invest in insurance, unless you can make your own repairs.

[@2_be_determined]

It's my understanding that this would be considered commercial operations and a cdlA license would be required maybe im wrong. I enjoyed the vid none the less.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Under CDL weight (26,000) will likely be different from state to state. The VSP, VA DOT, and my insurance agent have told me that it’s not for-hire driving as I own the material that I am hauling. It’s considered a private carrier. Class B would be needed as a single vehicle over 26,000 and a trailer not over 10,000. And a Class A would be over 26,000 with a trailer over 10,000. But the under 26,000 regs will vary by state. For me, being over 10,000 and under 26,000, it’s just a DOT physical.

[@2_be_determined]

@@RockyBottomAcres sounds like you've done your due diligence on the matter. I'm interested in trailers over 10,000 myself with gross combination less than 26,000 exactly what your doing here thanks for the response.

[@rollawy]

@@RockyBottomAcres you are for hire. your selling services and product..

[@RockyBottomAcres]

This may vary state by state, I’m not sure. But I am considered a private carrier not a for-hire carrier. The material on my truck or in my bed is 100% always owned by me from the minute it leaves the scales until the minute it gets dropped. For hire is transporting someone else’s material. Now, if customer called ahead and bought material, and I picked it up and delivered it, that is for hire as I’m transporting material that is not mine. In my use case and I have been stopped by DOT and talked with DMV, I’m not for hire, I’m a private carrier. The material on my truck is always my material.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

PRIVATE CARRIER: A company that provides truck transportation of its own cargo, usually as a part of a business that produces, uses, sells and/or buys the cargo being hauled.

[@chrishoward8187]

You charging time plus mileage ?

[@repairvehicle]

Awesome info! Do you have to have additional insurance for this type of work?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Thanks for your comment. Definitely recommended to have the vehicle registered commercially, and have commercial auto insurance and commercial liability insurance. I have these and they cost me less than 3 loads of profit a month.

[@repairvehicle]

@@RockyBottomAcres, thank you for quick response. Subscribing to your channel now!

[@buhohaha]

Where u find the loads?

[@nicksaban2178]

I have a Ram 1500 like yours. Is it enough to pull a heavy load of a dump trailer.

[@lyndonjohnson5449]

What is a heavy load for half ton?

[@TheMmafighter1996]

Shenandoah valley area I see, I’m in central Virginia. Great video👍🏼

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Hi Tristan, thanks for your comment. I run out of Harrisonburg typically. Where about are you located?

[@TheMmafighter1996]

@@RockyBottomAcres located in western Hanover / louisa county area

[@TheDisorderly1]

I just bought a dump truck myself, wondering why you use the dump trailer instead of the single axle truck?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Originally when I had made this video, I either didn’t have the dump truck yet or maybe it was down. I shifted this trailer to a dumpster and mostly do use truck for deliveries now

[@poolguy101]

Not sure how you would blow the fuse. Hydraulics run off the battery in the trailer. Plug does the lights and trickle charge.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Because when I had only 1 battery, it did not store enough amp hours for more than 1 dump. So if I had to go up and down more than once, it would try to pull from the 30amp power line on the 7pin. And I have blown that fuse 6-7 times. But the truck has a seperate fuse for the 30amp power line to the 7pin. Now I have 2 batteries + the purkey charger and never had the issue again since. But I still unplug it while dumping.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

The power line on the 7pin is a 30amp feed - not a trickle charge. And this could totally be truck specific.

[@elanwright6121]

Had this exact same idea for my business

[@nicoc7024]

How do you figure your pricing? I was thinking about trying to charge per mile?

[@Metalhead0217]

Man, I’m watching this and I thought that road looked familiar! I didn’t know you were in Verona!

[@danyacosta8629]

How many pounds of rock did you carry on each of these loads? Looking to get a older ram 2500 to start this side business they seem to tow 9,000-11,000 lbs would that be enough ?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

That was, I believe, 5.25 tons payload.

[@CaseyLombardo-t6d]

Not if you'll be hauling that amount of weight often. 3/4 ton just isn't enough truck for that. Also plan on a class A CDL as that dump trailer is going to exceed 10,000lbs gvwr.

[@pantera31169311]

Thanks for the video. Do I need a diesel truck or would a 1500 Silverado gas truck work?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Possibly, just depends on your towing capacity. You might get less material per trip but still possible. You’ll want to get or make sure you have a good brake controller. Also, you could focus on lighter aggregates too like mulch, compost, saw dust and shavings (for animal bedding). As opposed to rock.

[@pantera31169311]

@@RockyBottomAcres this is really something I want to do. This might sound like a stupid question but are you selling the material or just a delivery service? Any more information on that subject would be great!

[@randomguy2369]

nice truck man I'm slowly getting there. I'm about to buy 2 acres and planing on building a warehouse and since it's on a busy road I'm going to hold my trailers there and make a big sign for them

[@jsison1991]

To haul material like this is there any dot requirements? Permits,inspections, insurance? Thanks

[@DigginLife21]

Depends on who you talk to and your state. But if your gcwr is over 26k pounds you will need a cdl.

[@nicoc7024]

Where do you advertise?

[@MSKountryBoy]

what flavor Truck you running?

[@michaelbaskerville3789]

How do you charge per delivery

[@ideaslandscape]

How many times can you dump heavy materials before the battery gets weak?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

I’ve done about 4 back to back. Now I have 2 batteries tied together with the purkey charger, and have not had a problem running it all day long

[@RichardGenthnerMoose]

I'm curious how your getting around the the CDL requirement? as CDL is required by Federal DOT when your trailer is over 10,000lbs (Trailer + load). 5 Tons is 10,000lbs and i'm guessing that the nexhaul trailer is around 4900lbs. Meaning you legally could only haul 5100lbs of load. Wondering if your state has different rules then DOT. As I have looked into this with my truck and found out that I would need a CDL.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

It’s not a matter of “getting around”. Federal requirements kick in at 26,001. Under 26k, does not need a cdl. The rule you’re talking about is a trailer over 10k and a gvwr total of 26,001 or more. State regulations do vary in this 10k-26k range though. In VA, totally legal as configured. It would not be if I had a dually, as I’d be over.

[@BW-xz6ol]

Nice video. How do you advertise

[@kenfolk1122]

I'd like to know a bit about your IT work

[@AaronSyman]

How are you making $? Are you just charging for the delivery or are you adding a % to the cost of the material?

[@RAZIEverything]

i run a landsaping business myself we charge $400 no less in total for trailer runs and we dont have a dump yet yes the material is included plus the drive and convenience and more $ is added if we have to load it for the labor so like $400-$500 is the sweet spot for trailer runs

[@LukesGametoGourmet]

Looking at getting a gooseneck dump trailer to make some side money myself. I'm in nebraska and I assume some laws and regulations will vary, but did you have to start an llc? Carry insurance? How did you determine prices? Few ?'s.

[@HUSTLE_MONEY]

I'm not in this business but you would never "have" to create an LLC. How you structure your company is up to you. Speaking of liability, I'm sure you would want to carry insurance regardless. A google search of your local country laws should help with what type of licenses/permits you might need. For prices you'd do some market research so that you're competitive. Starting an LLC is typically a good idea as long as you follow all of the rules associated with having an LLC, such as filing required annual/biannual paperwork and paying the fees. Never co-mingle LLC funds with your personal funds, determine how you will pay yourself etc. If you don't follow the rules of an LLC you won't have the liability protection it offers. For example, you accidently poor rocks on a customer's vehicle or injure someone...you're liable..so having a properly run LLC and insurance should protect your personal assets etc. Good luck, Brother.

[@Tom-ds5uk]

Which truck you have

[@STEEZE_LOUISE]

So you pay for the gravel before hand and then sell it? They don’t pay money for rock up front?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

I front the material at pickup, then give the customer 1 final delivered price

[@rickanthony6623]

My question is how do you charge the customer? they pay cash on delivery? or do they pay upfront?

[@jaimemartinez8992]

Open an account at any rock place get your re sellers permit. Resell the material and charge a delivery fee

[@bonusking1224]

Maybe you answered this in the video, maybe not. I didnt come across the answer, I skipped around. Why would the customer hire you to haul this rather than the quarry who usually offer delivery service for an additional fee?

[@windturbinerockstar]

The cost per load.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Typically access. Sometimes quarries won’t leave the asphalt/concrete. Other times they have significantly larger trucks and the customer might need a smaller load, etc.

[@lros]

Where do you get the jobs is there an app or do we list on market place or cl ?

[@movingthroughlifewithdusti6895]

Leaves truck running to keep batteries juiced on trailer....always unplug to prevent blown fuse. What?

[@PhillyDee215]

Cool video😎what's the size of that dump trailer🤔

[@RockyBottomAcres]

It’s 7x14, and rated for 14,000 lbs gvwr. Weighs about 4,000 empty.

[@PhillyDee215]

@@RockyBottomAcres so between the truck and the dumpster/trailer itself do u need any license for legal purpose🤔im in Philadelphia, PA so it'll probably vary but im looking for something your size like a 14x7 dump trailer

[@manuelrgomezb909]

Hey cool video! Question, how do you gets these jobs? Do you have a software or ads? I want to do a side hustle by I keep my W2.thanks!

[@r.rodriguez4991]

How do you advertise?

[@samasenter]

Did you get a cdl or is your gvwr under 26k?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Gvwr in this setup is 24,000. 10k truck + 14k trailer. But I do have a class A CDL now

[@samasenter]

@@RockyBottomAcres I've been looking hard into getting a little dump business started.. headed to CDL school first. My dually is rated for over 13k so any real trailer weight is going to put me over

[@LIFTLEGIONCOM]

What do you charge per dump like that?

[@francor.4881]

Hey bro should I buy AN 88 CHEVY DUMP TRUCK OR A NEWER 98 CHEVY REGULAR BOX TRUCK PLEASE ADVICE.. 💕

[@RockyBottomAcres]

How would you be using it? Box trucks can make money but don’t dump, and will be expensive to convert it to a dump truck body.

[@chrischase8367]

I see the Verona Exit. Your in my area.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Hey Chris! Thanks for your comment. Yeah, I serve mostly Augusta & rockingham county. I got some outlying deliveries that touch other areas but mostly this is where I deliver. I've actually upgraded to a dump truck now for more payload.

[@michaelswanigan2115]

Do you offer consultation?

[@bosslifethebusiness]

How big is that trailer please

[@jackrab41]

I bought a trailer to do this and can’t find any work, got any tips? I post ads everywhere and I’m cheapest in town. Brand new trailer

[@RockyBottomAcres]

What all types of material are you trying to haul?

[@youngchapo3513]

Don’t be the cheapest guy around

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Yes, there can be a negative vibe from being the cheapest, as if your service is worse even though it’s not.

[@jackrab41]

@@youngchapo3513 I am by 10$ lol out of 2 Other people do not like I’m undercutting them by half

[@jackrab41]

@@RockyBottomAcres anything

[@LuckyLensEntLLC]

Can you use any truck

[@briantruslow8805]

Why would you go all the way to Vesuvius and not to Stuart’s Draft?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Simple - both quarries in Stuart’s Draft only have crushed brown rock. The quarry I went to has natural, uncrushed brown stone. This customer wanted a river rock style appearance, and why the rock didn’t come from another quarry.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Some customers just want brown rock - and don’t care whether it’s crushed or not crushed. Others, do care and want a specific product style.

[@demondmorris7308]

Where are you running your ads and how much are you charging for 5ton loads.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

You can advertise in local yard sale groups, Craiglist, or Facebook ads. I live off a highway so I’ve made a pretty big billboard. Careful not to price your services too cheaply - there are significant expenses maintaining equipment. You should use $65/hr for your transport time at a minimum; or $4/mi from pickup to drop off location. If you go too cheap to make orders, you might quickly find yourself unable to pay yourself and afford the upkeep. I’m charging rock price at quarry + delivery.

[@SupaNami]

"Defend Equality" please explain.

[@Aventuras_JP]

Very nice video , i have a 2003 ford 150 5.4L v4 4x4 do you think i be capable of doing the same thing with a dump trailer or towing cars just for starting??? Im at Wisconsin

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Check your towing capacity on the truck. Most dump trailers will weigh 3-4k empty. Make sure there is enough payload for the trailer + the cargo in the trailer. If I were to guess, you probably could only carry a few tons but check to be sure. Another option is an under CDL dumptruck.

[@bigbeef8935]

Oh god no! Not with that 5.4, detonate that old turd 💩

[@wildbill23c]

You could do it for a while but you'd quickly wear out that truck doing so....its only rated for maybe 6-8k, a 14-16 foot dump trailer is going to weigh close to 4k empty, meaning you are only going to be able to haul 1-2 tons worth of materials in the trailer...and at that you are going to be max tow capacity with a 1/2 ton pickup...I wouldn't try it, way too much risk involved due to weights and being able to stop and maneuver quickly in an emergency.

[@stumpbumpers]

I have the same 03 F250 with 5.4. I pull a 14ft 7 ton dump trailer fine. 12k towing is max, if I remember correctly. I don’t haul all the time or far. Get a single cylinder dump with a scissor hinge, not small twin cylinders. I just realized you have a F150, in that case nope. Mine F250 is at maximum capacity. However, the new F150 have the same tow rating, HP and torque as my 20 year old F250.

[@djjenkin1175]

hello what is the size of the trailer and how do you charge for your service im trying to figure out how should charge

[@RockyBottomAcres]

With fuel prices been charging by the loaded mile, $5-$6 per loaded mile. There are occasionally times I drop below it a little if doing back to back and sometimes above if I’m hauling something like wood that has longer loading times.

[@LuckyLensEntLLC]

I have a 2019 dodge ram 1500 laramie

[@srteight]

So who paid for the rock?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Hi Manuel, I pay for the rock when I am on the scales. This is actually a legal thing in Virginia, because I am not a for-hire driver, the material I haul has to be owned by me. The material is owned when I pay for it on the scales. This may very from state to state.

[@mindmood1154]

How you got started with these haul??

[@RockyBottomAcres]

A lot of different lead sources - I’ve used Craigslist with some success but not a lot, although it’s free. I get a couple leads a month there. Google PPC has been very beneficial to me. Also made a Google business listing in my area for gravel/dirt, that has worked well. And you can try Angie’s list / home advisor, people look there too. The best I have found so far is yard signs. I have a 6x12 sign hanging across two trees by the highway I live on. By far the most leads.

[@chikes805]

Gas was $2.79 😢

[@aarshon]

Hi I am planning to start this business with small budget. I am considering to buy used tundra. I would appreciate your thoughts on this type of truck?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Tundra might be a little limited. Maybe get a smaller dump trailer as I’m sure 3 tons or so would likely max a tundra towing (I could be wrong). Make sure to have a good brake controller on trailer.

[@wildbill23c]

With this stuff you need a 1 ton pickup or larger...that Tundra ain't gonna handle these types of loads very long.

[@manandatractor]

You'll be rebuilding the tranny after a couple of years. Don't ask how I know this. 😬

[@richb1128]

Did I hear you correctly empty weight of 629? How is that possible?

[@RockyBottomAcres]

6.29 tons 12,580 lbs. ~ 8,000 for the truck and about 4500 for the trailer. Yeah, sounds right to me. I did not replay video but that’s about right for empty

[@genecoppedge5972]

Was that all the way up? That’s not a very good dump angle.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

It isn’t, I’ve seen a lot of trailers that dump with more angle than this for sure.

[@seanbozich3237]

What do you charge people money break down

[@RockyBottomAcres]

I have two ways I’ve been pricing to try to figure out which way is more reliable: - I’ve been looking at GPS time and multiplying it by 125% for moving slower. And taking that time and using 75/hr. So let’s say GPS says 60 mins. I plan on 75 minutes which is about $95 delivery. - Then another way I price is based on mileage. I take GPS round trip mileage and multiply by $1.75 per mile. This comes back to assuming an avg speed of 40 mph and this makes about $70-75 an hour using this methodology as well. But I like the hours calculation best. Seems to be more on point. Mileage can really screw you if you are all interstate vs all town driving.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Don’t undercut yourself... these trucks create a lot of overhead. Maintenance isn’t cheap... and fuel is ~ 10mpg on truck and 6mpg on dump truck. Someone will always do it cheaper than you. Work on building clientele and reliable service to your customers.

[@seanbozich3237]

@@RockyBottomAcres awesome ty !!

[@georgelokko4333]

How do you market dis business

[@georgelokko4333]

And how do you schedule your deliveries? Do you pay for fee materials and customers pay you back end? What’s the max weight you can take on your truck? What is the average weight are customers usually wanting to haul?

[@jeffstrains4014]

Seems like gooseneck trailers have become less popular over the years.

[@RockyBottomAcres]

Honestly because of the narrowness of the drive, I don’t think I would have made it in there with a gooseneck. I would have needed far more swing to keep the trailer tracked on pavement. I have a flatbed gooseneck for equipment and prefer it a lot more for sure.

[@Ezralasure]

I’m just confused about where you get the business. Do you just post ads online and wait for individual consumers to order deliveries or do you pick up contracts from the quarry’s themselves?

[@wazup3333]

Did you find out