Day in the Life of a Ready Mixed Driver

[@carrbg]

This video is a little misleading. The only flexibility in ready mix is on the employees end. Ready to go 24/7 rain or shine. Some degree of layoffs in winter depending on the company and region. Full throttle when the sun is shining and never knowing when the last load will be. She’s very lucky if they are really letting her have the degree of flexibility she claims. I enjoy driving ready mix but work/life balance and schedule is one of the biggest cons to the position. Your schedule is basically on call. No routine pretty much ever. I don’t mind it but it’s not as laidback as she makes it sound.

[@rogerurbanek1564]

100% true. On call 6 days a week essentially unless you live in a state with a lot of snow (which I do). When she mentioned flexibility I laughed out loud. This job is the exact opposite of flexible. That being said the pay is really good for the work you have to do as long you get the OT. I couldn’t imagine this job in Texas or AZ where it’s just hot year round. Union drivers there could probably make 60-80k easy I’d imagine. Here in South Wisconsin/Northern Illinois our top drivers make 60K+ with having only 1-2 short days of work per week available to them Christmas through March.

[@J9hunna]

@@rogerurbanek1564hey i’m looking into this because im a OTR. truck driver and want more of a home life to start a family, is this job not like a 9-5 or i guess you could say like 6-5 ?

[@rogerurbanek1564]

@@J9hunna Spring/Summer/Fall I typically work 6/7am-5/6pm around 45-55 hours a week. OT after 8 hours in a day. We typically work around less than 2 Saturdays a month. Hours depends on weather. Winters are really slow so you get a LOT of home time and can go on unemployment through the winter. One major con is that it’s very hard to make plans with this job because there is no set schedule. I said what I typically work but it depends on weather and how many orders are in for the day. I don’t get my start time until 7pm the night before. So if you want to schedule stuff for doctors appointments or going to kids school events you need to ask for a early release time for those days or just ask off for the day completely. Hope this helps.

[@rogerurbanek1564]

@@J9hunnayes more like 6/7am-5/6pm Mon-Fri. Saturdays are half days and we work 2 or less Saturdays a month. One big con is you will not know your start time for the following day until the night before. I get my start time text at 7pm. Good pay and benefits. OT after 8 hours in a day.

[@J9hunna]

@@rogerurbanek1564 i’m sure it varies state to state but i think i saw starting over here in LA area for robertsons i believe was like $30 , how much do you make and what area? how much does that come out to weekly on average would you say? cuz rn i feel like im lucky to be home once a week if that and im only pulling on average 800 a check (single no dependents

[@cvdubya5774]

Flexibility my ass. As a mixer driver for the past 15 years I can't tell you how many appointments, kids achievements and sports/games and other important things I've missed because of my job. It demands 100% flexibility on the employees end, not the companies.

[@Alpha-Scythe23]

That’s your own fault for missing all of that for a paycheck, could’ve stacked up money from income taxes each year and a little per check to find a better career with work life balance. Higher education or some other Liscence or even another trucking job in order to have a Healthier work life balance. Not trying to be rude or mean just stating the facts when I hear so many people especially in trucking or oilfield mention this. It’s all about choices you have that freedom.

[@thetruthisoutthereyt]

@@Alpha-Scythe23not rude, more like an arrogant asshole know it all. You did it well though.

[@bryonhayes1797]

I just retired after 39 years with the same company driving mixer I got a pretty darn good retirement package, I miss it KINDA I really liked the challenge of putting my truck in tight spots within reason that some drivers would not do. Good luck Linda remember to always be cautious and slow down on corners.

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

Name some best company I’m interested California

[@bryonhayes1797]

@@hectorgarcia-zv1wi Northern California Cemex, Calaveras, Central, Knife River just a few.

[@robbieb48]

You worked for cemex

[@bryonhayes1797]

@@robbieb48 Calaveras a sister company to Lehigh Hansen

[@edsonrocha8594]

I work as mixer truck driver in the Brazil, i like very much what i do, i think interesting a woman to have courage to do what many men dont have.. its a proud reason.

[@HelovesU-we4qh]

They added the music and all of the smiles to make it seem like less work😉

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

I just subbed. I like hearing ur pov... I just started this new job almost 5 months ago, and I'm glad I did.. I was a crane truck operator working at construction yard, then 9 years tree trimming, and this is the easiest job I've ever had.. and with good pay n benefits! Teamsters

[@thetruthisoutthereyt]

Maybe that union representation makes the difference. The job is easy but there is not a good company to work for in all of Colorado.

[@robmann5958]

​@thetruthisoutthereyt Idk about Colorado but in ny/nj non union is on par with union drivers. Mixer drivers tend to make more then other drivers up here with no exp you can get 24$ to start in a mixer and 20 for a dump truck

[@inspectordred]

Pay?

[@faridfarid7325]

Do you have positions available?

[@josegranado6708]

What happens if we own one of these trucks how does that work ? I’m about to buy one but looking for more info

[@thetruthisoutthereyt]

Day in the life of a mixer driver. So, you just got off work 10 hours ago and you have to be back to work. Don’t worry about sleep, or your family or kids. You are a slave to this job. They own you. Don’t be late. Your first job will may cancel or not. So be ready. Your post trip is more important than your pre trip, so don’t skip it. Now, I hope you didn’t have any expectations of being there for your family or friends this evening, because if you did this is going to be along day. Go look for a job that respects your life and quit thinking about this one.

[@deannaschauer5602]

What suggestions would you have ? From CDL A Motor Coach Operator to what?

[@thetruthisoutthereyt]

@@deannaschauer5602 deliver alcohol for a distributor. They work 4 days a week. Still long hours but they only have you for those 4, not 6. Ditch your CDL as a primary job and get something in the trades. Become a plumber, electrician, welder, machinist or anything. Just get out of concrete.

[@calicobra956]

I just started this job about a month ago and everything you said is accurate. Your life revolves around this job.

[@rhillzbob]

go in early get off late it sucks

[@Alpha-Scythe23]

@@thetruthisoutthereytPraise God another Trucker who knows how much BS trucking really is, it’s literally videos like this one that brainwashes people into getting their CDLs it’s such horse crap.. I’m literally back in university for Engineering and I’m loving everything I’m learning. It’s time to make real money and enjoy doing something that’s actually enjoyable with proper work life balance.

[@LuisOrtiz-jh1nz]

great for you is good 👍 my dad working in this concret truck him went driver here puerto Rico

[@j.d.k5016]

That’s awesome, I agree driving a mixer is the best well for me it is. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@j.d.k5016]

Gotta love it

[@Manuel3525m]

Driving a wheel loader is the best well for me it is.

[@baldemarbarba1905]

im deaf and i work concrete truck too. it pretty cool experience.

[@Endoe.McKronic]

Do you get a discount on the concrete? Cause you could make a nice house with all that concrete ^^

[@Ronald-so8dj]

Impressive young lady !!!

[@JRBROOKS42]

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[@Xtreme_6977]

I drive an 11 yard mixer for Paulsen INC out of Ogallala Nebraska. My only question would be how you like that stationary rear pusher? All of our trucks have a Bridgemaster. I feel like having that rear pusher axel would be inconvenient for off road type pours or limits distance you can back to forms etc?

[@markrobert6014]

14 yard drums here and booster axel.

[@entertainmententertainment8883]

I am also driving the conversation truck so I want to apply for this company can you tell mee the procedure

[@JR18250]

Front discharge is the way to go

[@richardbarrow7498]

Are the trucks automatica

[@phillipivey689]

Why do you guys have so many axles on that Mack...lol Here in Florida, our Mixer only has 1 drop down axles..lol

[@richardbrown3590]

Respect 🙏

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

respect? really? why? Do u respect me too? Thanks, but it's nbd. It's an easy job once u learn it.. I suppose u respect her because she's female???

[@abbyaustin1804]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 did he say it was because she's female? I don't see that in his comment... Maybe it's cuz she's doing a trade? Or maybe because he does it too? Also not everything is about you, If you were in this video, maybe he would have said this comment to you, but you weren't, so maybe try saying something worth saying

[@Professor_James]

I got a question for all of the ready mix truck drivers, is driving it similar to a semi truck because of the weight from pulling it and being cautious? I know it's a straight vehicle I was just curious how sensitive we need to be with carrying it?

[@andrewmoore4744]

I'm a union readymix driver but I also drive tractor trailer dumps lowboy flatbed etc and I can tell you from my expirence readymix trucks aren't hard to drive but they are much diffrent from tractor trailers mostly in the sense of higher center of gravity and less tires on the ground gotta be really careful in turns cause at any given time you have about 8,000lbs way above the cab of your truck on the driver side the number one thing I tell rookies that get into it these readymix trucks are not forgiving and you don't get a 2nd chance so take it easy first thing to lift is the rear tires and you can litterally watch in slow motion the rear lift up and frame twist and once it hits a certain point its gonna absolutely slam the cab of the truck into the ground full force biggest thing in readymix is take it slow in turns and always keep your head on a swivel know everything and anything that's happening around your truck and your changing environments we work on jobsites after all and they change every single day multiple times a day that being said I love readymix its a great career and I make very good money and am able to support my family comfortably

[@SkylinesTheLimit]

It's similar to driving any other top heavy trucks, you need to take the same precautions with safety in mind. Most rollovers will occur when drivers take turns at an unsafe speed especially on/off ramps and hairpin turns. If a posted speed limit sign in a curve says 30 MPH, you will obviously want to take it at a less speed such 20 MPH or even less in wet road conditions. In my opinion the only reason why ready mixers could be considered more dangerous to operate is because some of the job sites they are required to deliver to can be a high potential risk for rolling the truck over if the driver lacks the ability to detect signs of danger and not making good judgement for those instances. Some of these job sites can be as simple as delivering to a regular residential neighborhood, while others can include a site that contains dangerously uneven surfaces, soft ground, steep grades at a bad angle, deep trenches in tight areas, etc.

[@Professor_James]

@@andrewmoore4744 thank you so much! that was very informative. I just got done driving a school bus for a year and wanted to know what the experience was like

[@Professor_James]

@@SkylinesTheLimit thank you for the information, really needed and helpful. It's good to hear others perspective on these kinds of vehicles. I thought about driving it

[@Boomheyyou]

I love being a ready mixed driver work for Schmitz in Wisconsin

[@chrisrhodes5092]

victory style. u ever poured for ryan

[@Boomheyyou]

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[@chrisrhodes5092]

@@Boomheyyou victory outdoor services on youtube

[@Boomheyyou]

@@chrisrhodes5092 oh yes only once

[@chrisrhodes5092]

@@Boomheyyou thats whats up! was he a youtuber yet when u poured for him?

[@ryanbautista3771]

Gooday your company is urgent hiring now how to apply im a trailer driver in Phillipines

[@ramtough4384]

It's all about the slump and truck placement. Watch the shoot man, you'll be a pro mixer driver. Well done miss.

[@JRBROOKS42]

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[@Myrdil]

How can i job with us???

[@steviedee415]

Which company is Better ? CEMEX or Vulcan someone let me know

[@GHarris218]

CX sucks. They bought the Company I worked for, stuck with them 12 years until retirement

[@Tc-ev9dd]

I hate rear loaders! How’s the pay?

[@GRAVESTONE-USA]

Omaha Nebraska top pay (depending on company) is around $29-$30 hr. Most places hire $25hr with no experience here.

[@MjidEt-taouaf-en3ou]

Peace be upon you. I care about your good work, and now I work in my country, Morocco, as a concrete truck driver. I have experience. I would like to find a job there in Canada. How much I love this profession. We are dealing with the French cement company Lafarge. If you are interested in experienced drivers and mechanics, hello.

[@user-iu1pq5uz6t]

انا حيدر من العراق سائق شاحنه معترف ومجاز ارجو مساعدتي في مجال العمل

[@dredayful]

❤

[@edwardsantiago1412]

Is this company located in Dallas tx?

[@nikkimandeville9894]

Lincoln, Nebraska

[@ramblin_man23]

Cute

[@DJSTOEK]

🙂😷

[@vegas9440]

Are the chutes heavy?

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

it depends on what type of shoots u have. Some are aluminum, some are steel. My shoots are steel and have concrete on them. They weigh maybe 40lbs. They aren't heavy to me. It's no big deal. If ur a female, my shoots are prolly kinda heavy for u.. But u only have to put them back on ur truck 3 or 4 times a day after u wash them. It's not a big deal.. And u may have to put them on too. Again, not a big deal

[@abbyaustin1804]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 I'm 19 and I could easily carry a 40 pound piece of metal... I think you are underestimating how much a woman can carry... If it was 100 that's a different story, 40 is nothing. 40 is the weight of my backpack.

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

@@abbyaustin1804 ok cool.. I hope u get hired! It's a good job if u got decent people skills n driving/ operating skills . Hope u do it! Let me me know. Text me back

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

@@abbyaustin1804 ps. I mean, txt me back bc I can help u get thru the first 3 months.. It was stressful for me... I'll help u

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

@@abbyaustin1804 pps. I aint no creeper. I don't even want any type of relationship with anyone. honest. I can't deal with the drama

[@RajuBhai-zf4zv]

I want driver job iam Indian

[@AwIndustrial]

Hello, I am from Chile and I am dedicated to the repair of these trucks. On my channel you will find some of my work. Congratulations to the operator, since it is a hard job

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

yeah, as a female, ur treated with kid gloves here.. It doesn't matter to me, but u should realize this and appreciate it. Men are treated differently. But it's all good. Glad u are happy

[@reesevelarde3706]

Being a "masculine lesbian," I hear you! Lol ....

[@abbyaustin1804]

I love that you gotta find a way to criticize someone working a job because you're jealous of the attention they get

[@abbyaustin1804]

@@reesevelarde3706 being a straight female who gravitates towards environments dominated by men, I can say for a fact that being a "masculine lesbian" isn't the only way a woman can have to do a job that's just as hard as a man without people's assistance. I've been in plenty of male dominated environments where I've had to reach the top all on my own, and while some straight girls are sluts and sleep their way to the top(like in the military), that doesn't mean you have to be a lesbian inorder to break away from that group of women.

[@abbyaustin1804]

@@reesevelarde3706 also just cuz your masculine and a lesbian doesn't mean you have to join in with SOME (not all) men and look down on other women inorder to better fit in with the male crowd. Yes, some women get everything handed to them because they flirt their way to the top, but that's cuz they suck, not because they are straight or are women. Those two things are not interchangeable

[@reesevelarde3706]

@abbyaustin1804 that's the thing, I don't fit in with the male crowd lol.. most guys look at a masculine lesbian just like another guy, so trust me, I don't fit in. I'm 40 years old and been around the block, all I can do is speak on my own experiences, and believe me, it was never easy.. and I'm not sure what Part of my comment made you think I look down on women, because your wrong on that part, I was raised by a single mother, and have 4 sisters lol.. trust me, in this man's world, I rock with the ladies !!! Have a great day

[@ansarullah1576]

Hello Mem Me Mixer truck driver 10 year Experience from Bangladesh Now Working Penta Ocean Construction company japani Project Bangladesh working

[@marcel84marcel]

Rear discharge seems so antiquated. Front discharge is much better for contractors and drivers. Also, I don't recommend this job for anyone without a few years of CDL experience. We take these trucks in very hazards areas, off road, tight spots, etc etc.

[@tonyperez6680]

Daaam i just got my cdl and i have an interview Wednesday with a ready mix company reading your comment fot me kinda shaky

[@revitalisze]

It was my first driving job. Scary at first especially in Southern California but I got used to it and I am pretty confident in my abilities now. Just took time. Also rear discharge truck.

[@Colegatez]

@@tonyperez6680 how is your new career going? Did you get the job?

[@livelovelaughwitthejackson1629]

It's good to know women do this job to been thinking about changing jobs I drive 60ft transit bus

[@ke1vin]

I don’t mind my rear discharge. I personally couldn’t imagine using a front discharge, must just be what everyone’s used to. My company actually hired me before I was out of CDL school. It was certainly tough, but I’m making my way. It certainly helps growing up on a farm and dealing with grumpy old guys that expect you to be a mind-reader

[@boostmobile9236]

hi

[@joecoffee968]

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[@immortalhour3888]

I bet they put chutes on for her and everything 😂

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

absolutely. treated with kid gloves. I bet they'll even wash her truck out if she asked.. It's much different if ur a male

[@reesevelarde3706]

Now if she was a masculine lesbian, she wouldn't get any help! Lol

[@abbyaustin1804]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 or maybe you have no idea because you aren't her? You are criticizing just because she's female. Like are you that salty and bitter that you came on here just to say she has it easier because she's a woman? Do I go and criticize things that men are proud of? No. Because that's degrading and doesn't benefit anyone. Maybe you should try being constructive instead of bringing people down who are in the same field as you. I'm far from a third wave feminist, but as a woman often involved in male dominated activities such as ROTC, I can tell you for a fact that no one helped me be top of fitness. No one helped me get where I was or learn knowledge like I did. For a guy to tell me, not knowing me at all, that I only survived because men catered to me? Men don't cater to you in those places, that try to get under your skin until you prove you are just as strong, capable and worthy as they are.

[@abbyaustin1804]

@@reesevelarde3706 who says she gets help? That's an assumption

[@reesevelarde3706]

@abbyaustin1804 I replied to the comment that was made, now if she gets help or not, im sure that depends on several things. But I know who's not getting help, thats the masculine lesbian.

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

whatever. women are treated with kid gloves

[@AlmightyMauMau]

It’s 2022 and your company driver manual mixers???? Cheap company. All the big boys are automatic. Look up concrete supply in Omaha. Better company and better equipment

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

Dude, I actually PREFER manual transmission. It sucks doing curb jobs, but overall, I prefer manual. U must be a total pussy

[@AlmightyMauMau]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 what??? Are you triggered because you work for a cheap ass company. If they won’t spend money on the latest technology, they also won’t pay you what you’re worth .You must be an old ass man that hates change. There’s ZERO benefits to driving a manual. Drive an automatic with pulling power and you’ll never go back to a manual. I’ve been driving mixers a decade and my last 7 years in an automatic.Enjoy tearing up your knee tailgating and doing curb. I’ll be pussy in my mixer with 27k mile on it😎Btw, we turn over our whole fleet every 6 year. CONCRETE SUPPLY INC. Located in Nebraska and Iowa. Look us up … tough guy

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

@@AlmightyMauMau I'm new so, I got a manual Kenworth. I like it. It's a good, strong truck. The guys who have seniority have automatics. There's only 3 of us with manuals now. It is a bit tiring doing curb jobs in a manual, but those jobs are rare. We got new trucks coming, but I like my truck; lucky #13. My company is pretty cool. They didn't bow to the biden vaccine mandate. They told him to shove it up his ass. I get paid holidays and vacations here. I have my own tablet that tells me everything about the job and how to get there. I clock in and out of it too. It's all the latest technology. I'm one of the best drivers/ operators ever. U can ask anyone

[@AlmightyMauMau]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 what!?!? Your new guy and talking reckless. I should’ve known. Make it 3 years in this business without tearing up shhh or killing yourself/ others. All new guys are optimistic in the beginning. Get where I’m at and then talk shit. But a new guy can’t tell me nothing ✌🏿

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

@@AlmightyMauMau dude I was crane truck driver/ operator for 10 years, then 9 years trimming trees in a bucket truck. I aint a newbie. I'm one of the best drivers/ operators ever. My trainer said I'm the best he's ever trained. I'm damn good bro. Ur the newbie, not me. This job is the easiest job I've ever had

[@jesuschristislord9150]

Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.✝️✅️

[@Rockmixerstar]

She is driving a rear discharge, not near the amount of talent it takes to run a front discharge and lay a carpet down for the customer. Just saying.

[@j8boll53]

I like. Are you single?

[@ramblin_man23]

She's marrying me boy go away 😂

[@mollyhatchet7075]

@@ramblin_man23 DON'T YOU HATE THAT SHIT ? SHE CAN'T EVEN MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT HER CAREER WITHOUT SOME WEIRDO ASKING THAT .BEST OF LUCK TO YOU 2 BRO .

[@dabd8175]

​@@mollyhatchet7075 wat her @? She have a OF?

[@HelovesU-we4qh]

🤣😂🤣

[@dabd8175]

She below mid