Thanks I’m 4 days in training. I really like it. There’s only 3 women. I really enjoy it . I’ve always been a hustler.
@chrismartinez74243 ай бұрын
Did they require experience or no
@kevystead7 ай бұрын
48 and I just started in the Ready Mix biz! Driven many other trucks over the years. Flatbed with moffet or boom, Dump. Crash, Box. But never ready mix. Slump is the thing I need the most education on. This helps. Thanks.
@driverytk93595 жыл бұрын
Just a little over 2 months I've been driving mixer truck now. Your videos are helpful. The truck I drive has no slump gauge so I've been slumping my loads visually. Still not too sure if I'm getting better or not. I just keep showing up for work though. haha. Thanks.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Hey if it ain't broke dont fix lol
@stevengibson22514 жыл бұрын
Your doing good, keep it up. Eventually you will be able to get really close by the sound on the concrete in the drum. A good rule of thumb to go by is if you are in doubt, ALWAYS err on the side of dry. In most cases, they will allow you to add water, but once it's too wet your load may get "timed out," before you can high-spin the drum long enough to dry the load.
@driverytk93594 жыл бұрын
@@stevengibson2251 I'm still here. Almost 2 yrs now come January. Got one of the newer trucks now / 2018 Volvo. Thanks to everyone along the way. Its a good job and I'm trying to stick with it.
@trentonsawyer16503 жыл бұрын
instablaster
@two_tone2 жыл бұрын
I drove a semi for years. Decided to give this a chance the company trained me for 4 days and now I'm about to be on my own. I get the procedures dos and donts but tommorow I'm on my own. I'm not gonna lie I'm overwhelmed and nervous. I don't feel like I'm ready unless it's all power buggie jobs. Wish me luck but I had no clue how actually difficult it's to be a mixer driver.
@MRMOEPLZSAYDAMR2 жыл бұрын
Big dog you got this
@HebrewJerusalemPrince777 Жыл бұрын
Same here I just got off the road from driving trucks. Now I’m in training and in 2 weeks I’m gone be on my own. I’m super nervous too
@teds4165 Жыл бұрын
U still spinning the drum ?
@two_tone Жыл бұрын
@teds4165 no I went back to truck driving after 28 days lol I got sick and tired of concrete guys screaming at me I ended up telling one of them to go fuck himself lol I give concrete drivers so much respect it's a fucking nightmare. Honestly I blame the company for only giving me 4 days of training. Also 3 of those days it was all buggy jobs.
Just started ready mixing 2 weeks ago still in training. this helped soo much thank you!! I hope all is well brotha💯🤝
@chrismartinez74243 ай бұрын
Did they require experience or no
@charromexicano123 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SIR!!! This makes perfect sense for me. I just started working for a concrete mixer and this will help me a lot tomorrow 🙏🏽
@RedLanternFrank3 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting into the concrete world drinking and operating a mixer. Your videos are a BIG help. I'm very thankful for all the videos.
@mitchc63095 жыл бұрын
Awesome vids, been watchin your vids since u started..drivin a mixer...We pour 6" or higher all day long, downtown toronto..pumps and buckets all dayy baby!!!..gotta love that mixer life!!!...
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Gotta love it lol
@Enriiquegomez Жыл бұрын
This is so much simpler than I made it out to be in my head thank you very much sir!!!
@steviedee415 Жыл бұрын
I’m about to start next month
@robertyork54023 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the information. I will be starting my new job as a driver for a cement company in the coming week and I was just trying to get a jump on the information. Very informative. THANK YOU.
@teds4165 Жыл бұрын
Are u still in it ?
@RayneyKayLa5 жыл бұрын
Hey Brother. Love what you are doing with these videos. Really promoting different industries for Us. God Bless that Spirit You Have🌿⭐
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Salute
@meyatetana29732 жыл бұрын
I am so new to this, Slump stuff is very confusing thank you for this video it helps :)
@MrJohnnyby685 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I'm going to be training some new drivers this week. I've shown new drivers your videos to help them get an idea of what's going on b4 headed into real life. You know as well as I do it can be over whelming at times.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man.
@ramblin_man233 жыл бұрын
My buddy is a driver. He and his coworker trainer both are wanting me to apply. I'm planning on applying tomorrow.
@MrCee-sh8nl5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say I appreciate your videos man, keep doing what you're doing. I'm trying to get into the industry now and I knew nothing about it but your videos have helped tremendously. thanks Moe. Corey
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Thanks man and let's get this concrete money.
@MrCee-sh8nl5 жыл бұрын
Moe, what made you get into the concrete industry versus something like asphalt? Just graduating, I'm weighing all of my options. I'm in Detroit where both are seasonal. I got about 90 days until the season is over. Just wanted to know your thoughts on it all.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@MrCee-sh8nl man I took this coming from otr and just loved it.
@voteordiequeen855 жыл бұрын
I just Subscribe I’ve been a mixer truck driver for almost a month now and the slump meter was something that I didn’t understand until I watched your video
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@lindsayharper65925 жыл бұрын
We don't have gauges, but what you say is right on the money. We have mixes that have a slump of 750mm, Self compacting concrete. Test done with slump cone upside down..it's very tricky to get right lol.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Wow it's a different world over there lol I would love to see you workd out there.
@lindsayharper65925 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 Lol I was going to do a video last week on these mixes mainly the testing side of it.. been to busy. Strength 50mpa I think that's about 5800 psi application precast concrete water tanks / septic tanks retaining wall blocks for fly over bridges ect. Most of our afternoons are dedicated to these loads.
@steveroldan18615 жыл бұрын
About to start with Cemex in Orange, CA.. this videos got me feeling ready to roll, let's see how it goes though.. stay up concrete world!
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes. Salute
@steveroldan18615 жыл бұрын
Been at it for 3 weeks now.. the one thing that still has me confused is the ticket, my second trainer is giving me all these different mixes that can affect the quality of the concrete and the type that affects the booster pressure as well.. should I be concerned too much with that?
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@steveroldan1861 no just soak up the knowledge and use it in your way.
@ArturoMartinez-jn9us3 ай бұрын
What’s up brotha are you still there?
@steveroldan18613 ай бұрын
@@ArturoMartinez-jn9us yes sir, still out here 🤙
@Ride4Dime5 жыл бұрын
Good to see another video up, bud. It's saturday, midnight, got 1000 yards pouring in Wilson. We got 20 trucks on it. We boutta get it in yaherrrrrrrd... NYC representing in NC!
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
What company you with?
@Ride4Dime5 жыл бұрын
S.T. Wooten Today was crazy we had Amazon in garner on Jones sausage rd start around 5pm yesterday and then fresenius in Wilson started at midnight. Busy busy... but worth the $
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@Ride4Dime damn yall got the Amazon job. Nice
@Ride4Dime5 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 yea it ain't bad man. Not at all. Easy easy pours.
@shanebo19795 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a customer that is infamous for ordering a 4’ slump, then wets it up to an 8+, so I usually leave the plant at a 7.5 to conserve my water. I accidentally left the water valve on the other day. This load had no slump...maybe a 25’ spread at best. I Reluctantly took it to the job. When I showed him the mud he looked aggravated...then told me to add 5 gallons😳😂...glad that’s not my garage floor!
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Lmao wow
@valdoespana19792 жыл бұрын
The problem might be that a contractor says he wants a 5 when in reality he wants a 7 so he acts like you dont know what your doing so you have to get used to every contractors idea of slump 😂😂😂😂
@drlurch80005 жыл бұрын
A 1 and a half and 2 inch slumps are very clumpy, I have learned to tell my slump by listening to how it falls in the drum..I only climb the latter one a week to beat it because my hopper dont work.. Our trucks were chipped 4 months ago and mine is still clean...
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Nice
@joeconnolly9633 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, just getting into concrete, this helped alot.
@jesusgurrola15565 жыл бұрын
Just applied today out of phx got hired for core ready mix keep those vids comeing because im going to need them lol!!
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Lol congrats and welcome to the concrete world.
@Justin.Brown7235 жыл бұрын
Jesus Gurrola how do you like core? I have an interview tomorrow with desert ready mix.
@Justin.Brown7235 жыл бұрын
Readymix Moe almost forgot...what up big moe!! Idk if you remember me but I’ve been a sub for a min....left Cali and moved to AZ. Trying to get back in that concrete life out here. Stay up bro!
@scottp40635 жыл бұрын
Great video as always and as I always say , paid bye the hour!
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
You know it.
@teamjohnson09152 жыл бұрын
Are there trucks automatic
@fwmurnau7582 жыл бұрын
Just started (day 3 of training) mixer, eyeballing 5 looks very similar to 4, I relate it to wave foam as it mixes at the slump station and so far my trainer says I'm close to spot on. SE Texas variables are what I struggle with
@albertj94624 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother from all the way from Australia.
@readymixmoe60884 жыл бұрын
No problem brother
@jujagthemag3 жыл бұрын
Damn their using gauges now. I’m good on that it’s all about the eye gauge for me lol. Anything over 5 slump is wet and usually for walls. Great video 💪🏾
@charlesvitanza886710 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, I work in precast so I'm lucky if I even get a 6 slump on the concrete I use. Typically it's 8-9.5 slump though. I don't mind it. Nice and easy to kumalong and screed.
@jlewis74552 жыл бұрын
Great video dude!! Well explained and well done!! 👍
@MelloPintor8 ай бұрын
Good info here, thanks
@littlerube83585 жыл бұрын
Best slump is 6-7 its easy for the workers to spread and best for us to wash down ,...HATE 4 slump it tends to tighten fast ....but all n all quick pour the best
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Yes it is, if I can pour at 6 7 all day life would be good.
@Ride4Dime5 жыл бұрын
Wait until you get a whole day or whole week full of barrier wall. 3/4 inch slump...MAYBE a 1 inch. AA Mix. Your drum gonna be cryyyying at washout time lol But I agree...6 to 7 is perfect. Hate it when it's too dry. Also hate pouring 8-11inch slumps cause the shit splatters everywhere
@littlerube83585 жыл бұрын
We get those on highway dumps then they put wash out like half mile away by time you get there chutes caked up and barrel rolling lumps man I cry trying wash out before running outta water ....
@dodgerorlaker11 ай бұрын
Good break down bro. Thank you !!
@robserrano733 жыл бұрын
Hey love your vids. I just left a Electrical Sales career 24 years. Got tired of meetings and impossible request. Starting next week 7/6/21 on ready mix mania will see how it goes.
@readymixmoe60883 жыл бұрын
It will go great brother
@MrWepa045 жыл бұрын
Moe do you have any tips or tricks for beginners on how to determine how much concrete they have leftover in the barrel after you pour for a job?
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
It's best just to look in there. Some can hit the side of the drum and hear where the concrete is and tell but I just look in the drum.
@samsung-eh4dv5 жыл бұрын
Right before you make blocks with leftovers. Tap the drum and remember where the concrete was at. Once you pour all of it out youll see how much u had and remember that posturing for next time
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@samsung-eh4dv thanks my guy.
@MrWepa045 жыл бұрын
I've been wildly inconsistent when it comes to telling how much is left in my drum. Some days I'm spot on and in the ballpark. Then other days I'm so off that it just infuriates me.
@leonbennett31905 жыл бұрын
Awesome advice great vids an keep up with the work
@miltonlee18483 жыл бұрын
Thank you my brother. I start training on Monday. April 19th 2021. I'm gonna follow all your video. Salute
@BlackShinobi.3 жыл бұрын
How is it? The hours crazy ?
@miltonlee18483 жыл бұрын
@@BlackShinobi. its cool. You gotta make sure you get the slump right. My company worked 10 to 11 sometimes later.
@kencraig73085 жыл бұрын
I had a Dog named Slump, he was always self leveling.
@TOOFERMAC535 жыл бұрын
that's cool that you follow your trainee in a Truck and let him drive another truck I'm currently trying to break into the mixing world and my first company was a s******* and my trainee was a joke I had to follow him in a pickup truck then just watch him as he did everything how am I going to learn that way
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Oh wow that's bad. I have them ride with me for some days then if I feel comfy I'll let him ride and I follow.
@Super-Bike-JoeАй бұрын
Just subbed. 💪💪💯💯
@albol66775 жыл бұрын
Can u make a video of how a 4,5,6 slump look inside the drum just got off OTR and doing ready mix but trucks we drive have no gauge thanks
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Yes sir as soon as I get some down time.
@albol66775 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 thanks
@JayRodriguez10242 жыл бұрын
Yo man! I’d love to see a breakdown for reading on short loads. What meter readings are for different yards on the truck. Been struggling with loads less than 5 yards. Literally got no idea what the meter is saying for short loads
@LarrySmithLGREEK4125 жыл бұрын
Well done my friend.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
My guy I'm working lol
@YKPAIHA82 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining this 👍
@devinrudloff3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Moe!! Keep them coming!
@duhduh45985 жыл бұрын
Ey brotha thanks a lot!!! Just starting my 3rd day and it’s been pretty crazy this helped me out a ton 🤛🏽🙌🏾
@adonisbigsal42672 жыл бұрын
if you can show us one time how to make sure the slump is correct with seeing the gauge? thank you
@TruthFreedom17763 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am not a ready mix driver but i'm thinking about getting into this field. I have a couple questions on slump. Here are my questions. 1. How do you know whether or not your gauge is functioning properly? 2. What would the number be on the gauge for 4, 5, 6, etc? In other words, how much of a difference would you see on the guage between 4 and 5, 5 and 6, etc? Thank you for the information in the video. I am trying to learn about this industry and you are an enormous help, and asset in gaining crucial knowledge in this field. Thank you very much sir, for everything that you are doing.
@gainsforjesus11642 жыл бұрын
Advice ,don’t use gauge visual is best!
@SteveAubrey17625 жыл бұрын
I've been driving now for 5 months. In training, I was told to NEVER trust your gauge, just learn how the different slumps look. Yeah, right. They all look like cement to me. Yeah, I get some are wetter than others, but I have trouble just looking at a 4" slump and telling the difference between it and a 5" slump. I use my gauge. In my mind, if you can't measure something, you are just guessing, and my guess is as good as the next guys. To my way of thinking, just eyeballing the slump is like judging how fast cars are driving just by watching them go by. Without a speedometer, its just guessing. Normally, I deliver between 7 and 10 yards at a time. Today, I was sent to deliver a 1-yard tag. They ordered a 4" slump. It sounded like gravel rolling around in the drum. I spooled the drum up to 1500 rpm and looked at the gauge and it said 1000! So does the volume(yardage) affect where the gauge reads? I added some water to make it smooth out and it was too wet and was rejected by the customer. My boss chewed my butt. I felt stupid and really upset. I can't afford to lose this job. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. JA
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
I never add water to anything under 3 yards. I'll take it dry cause I have enough water to wet it up and wash truck down. I let them tell me how much water they want when my load is so dry. Eyeballing the slump is learned over time not within hours. My advice keep learning.
@ThuqqN4styy5 жыл бұрын
Usually if I'm delivering a yard or 2 I roll the drum in discharge and get the concrete to the back and look at it that way. Sometimes I go by sound but that's only if you're good at doing that.
@carlosjalejo36184 жыл бұрын
I’m starting next week NYC out here
@readymixmoe60884 жыл бұрын
NYC we out here lol
@johngomez49575 жыл бұрын
Great video moe, thank you for the info, new subscriber here.
@crash4o44 жыл бұрын
Thanks for information. Im not a professional just wanted to know what slump meant because I saw those number on ready mix bags. They had 2-3 “ but now I understand.
@readymixmoe60884 жыл бұрын
No problem
@juvedeuce80305 жыл бұрын
How are your hours?do you have a set schedule, 12 hour shifts, etc.?
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
No set schedule, you can work anywhere from 8 to 16 hours. You can go in anywhere from 12 am on. Crazy schedule but good money.
@adonisbigsal4267 Жыл бұрын
I hope you get this. I know every meter is different but can you or someone post 1-9 slumps and what they should read approximately on high idle?
@schu1315 жыл бұрын
My trainer always told me when looking at the gauge the higher the dryer the lower the wetter but me personally wetter is better
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Yes it is depends on job.
@TheFrogFather5095 жыл бұрын
Wetter is definitely better...for the washout after the job!!!
@kevstrucking2 жыл бұрын
You explained it better than my trainer. Lol
@Tese804FG5 жыл бұрын
I start Monday, coming from OTR 💪🏾💪🏾
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the concrete world. Good luck my guy.
@syril_fr5 жыл бұрын
Tese Beatz has to have otr exp?
@vava39262 жыл бұрын
Well explained.
@mrvern19735 жыл бұрын
Moe and you other guy's out there...I'm thinking of getting into the ready mix field..seems like you guys have more day hours..I'm currently starting at midnight 5 days a week..and driving an average of 13 to15hrs a day..but my main question how's the pay..I know it varies...im in the northeast...N.Y...thanks for the reply guy's...
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Should be union up there right? But here I'm over 20 an hour, real good for NC. Dont know about other places.
@mrvern19735 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a union outfit... my current job pay very well...it's also a union..but these hours are killing me..no balance for home life..long hours aint killing me..it's the start times..i think its time to make a change..your videos are great by the way..
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@mrvern1973 hey our start times are crazy also but more day time then anything
@teds4165 Жыл бұрын
$25 +8×1.5 +10double in Ca
@Monewood4 жыл бұрын
i needed this thanks
@philbrady7023 жыл бұрын
You ever use a slump cone? I want to test with one. I have been in the truck for a few months now and most of my contractors ask for a 5 1/2 to a 6 1/2. Looks more like a 7-8 if I reference a video I watched when using a cone. Out here, they like it souper wet 😆🤣
@Miguel-dy8gm5 жыл бұрын
Hope you guys pouring at a 7 are using super P....Also different mix designs are going to effect your slump gauge. I use it as a rough idea to leave the plant with but different MPA will effect your gauge so you gotta learn the different mixes and be able to get close. I always check my slump while im washing in. Otherwise a very good video for learning.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Yea its tuff to do a visual video on slump. I'd have to do a test. I'm a fast driver if I skip down for that they might not let me video anymore lol
@Miguel-dy8gm5 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 love your videos bro
@burleybozeman34744 жыл бұрын
Can u train me if i come down to Carolina.i have family there.i have cdl b
@readymixmoe60884 жыл бұрын
Come on. Ill get you right.
@warrenisacs7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@TOOFERMAC535 жыл бұрын
On your slump meter does each line represent a half gallon of water a gallon of water or what
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
No think of it as every 500 psi changes slump. So a 2000 on slump guage on my truck is a 4.5 then 1750 gives me a 5 1500 5.5 and so on.
@trevorweatherwax8795 Жыл бұрын
Yeah he certified the test I wouldn't let that guy test shit
@mariahidalgo98372 жыл бұрын
Thank brother
@lincolnredsox4 жыл бұрын
Also have to remember that a 10 yard load has a different reading on 7 yard loads
@jamesankney75355 жыл бұрын
what do you do if it's slow or raining. do they send you home or you work at shop
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
I'd go home I have a couple small businesses I run so any off time is good for me.
@jamesankney75355 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 any advice on driving a 8 speed mack cement truck. have a interview Saturday morning they want to see how I drive. I've been driving a flat bed with moffit forklift on back for years it was a 10 speed manual. but its alot lighter.
@jamesankney75355 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 was also wondering what's a good hourly rate to start at. I just dont want low balled at 17 18 a hour. last job was 23 hr. but I know I dont have this experience but I can drive for sure
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@jamesankney7535 man if that's where you start that's not bad, but after 90 days shoot for 20 or better. Also depends where you live.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@jamesankney7535 sheesh 8 speed lol just drive brother, go in like I got this.
@jhonchavez31244 жыл бұрын
what gage is being used when doing the slump test? what does the gage record?
@sethsowah16163 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@danielgalea43535 жыл бұрын
Hey Moe quick question in the summer time do you make a lot of hours then the winter time and in summer time do you always make time for yourself on the weekends ?for myself I’m about to start working at a mixer driver.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Summer is money season, I take some vacation time yes but average 60 to 70 some weeks. Fyi always take time for yourself.
@teds4165 Жыл бұрын
Monie monie $$$ easy 5to5 ×6 =$$$
@dgrc67435 жыл бұрын
Hey Moe, who do you work for? Are and do they hire inexperience drivers. I'd like to get with a company. Any response would greatly appreciate. 🙏🏾
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
I work for Capital Readymix in knightdale N.C. we are hiring for our pittsboro plant. Where are you residing?
@dgrc67435 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 preciate your response. I'm currently in Raleigh.
@MartyrMachine5 жыл бұрын
Why are his boosters down while pouring?
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
There not that's how far up they go. New Pete's
@MartyrMachine5 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 Ah cool. Never seen that before!
@DBO5k5 жыл бұрын
Im trying to see how to eyeball the slump, I have no gauge
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Eyeballing comes with experience. The more you get comfortable with it the easier.
@DBO5k5 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 that is a bet thou, but i was trained for 40 loads and those loads was at a 5 and 4, today make the second day by myself and i suppose to slump a 7, i came a little to wet so they had to wait a while....we cant have our phones on the truck at argos and they have the drive cam, i need a video that shows each slump, its one out but the quality weak, man if you can do that would be cool
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@DBO5k got ya, where u at with argos, the 5 min from me.
@DBO5k5 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 yeah, argos houston thou
@larrybarnes39203 жыл бұрын
I'm in my 4th week. Got past where it all looks the same to me. (We're taught to slump by eye more than by the guage.)
@bryancozort20685 жыл бұрын
I just leave at a 4 and let customer tell me otherwise lol. 3 months in at my joint.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Smart move lol
@itrustself3 жыл бұрын
sound like you know something 😂👊💯
@steviedee4155 жыл бұрын
Getting into the business
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@Alpizzle6045 жыл бұрын
We do a 60-70 slump for walls with shotcrete
@alienatedyouth7errr5 жыл бұрын
What’s good Moe, I’m a new subscriber from Cali I drive ready mix and been watching your vids man good content. I have a question for you since I’m thinking of moving to the east coast, what do you do on down time, around winter time?
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
This winter we worked, I'm in NC so winter is short and really doesn't go past 35 or so. I DJ parties on the side so i keep money rolling in and my job let's me bank hours to use on slow weeks.
@JustCalMeBozeman5 жыл бұрын
Up here in NH we slow down in the winter, but they usually still have some jobs going. A lot of guys take the layoff and the unemployment check, or my company will give other work to do, like in the shops. They let you choose, I look forward to my winter off.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@JustCalMeBozeman man yes it's good to take that break in winter, get ready for summer lol
@Miguel-dy8gm5 жыл бұрын
and also... one finshers 4 is another finshers 7.
@steviedee415 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Moe
@tonydickhoff74455 жыл бұрын
Come on up to Virginia and drive a truck for our company haha
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Only if they pay me like my boss now lol
@tonydickhoff74455 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 haha I highly doubt that
@MartyrMachine5 жыл бұрын
We almost always do curbs at 4 here. Sidewalks, (with the machine) usually a 2. Driveways are usually a 6/7. Most our pumps are 5/6. *Also guy's never rely on your gauge, learn to use your eyes!*
@oscarfuentes43665 жыл бұрын
Same for us out in Ventura California
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
I use my guage cause I can also listen to my mid and know where I'm at.
@jamesg34415 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 Me too...I dont climb my ladder anymore..
@OmgItsCAndT3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud
@p_ricojl28755 жыл бұрын
I just applied and am about to get my permit to start working. Can anybody tell me how hard the job is and if is worth it?
@p_ricojl28755 жыл бұрын
And thank you by the way, this videos motivate me and scares me at the same time.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
@@p_ricojl2875 this job is not hard, the driving in the dangerous part but if u respect the truck you will be ok. I say go for it and yes it's a great job.
@p_ricojl28755 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 Thanks for responding. Im currently a cable technician and i honestly been thinking about making the official switch. The company is only asking me to get my class b permit and i should be able to start training. Here in California doesn't rain much whats other way you can loose hours?
I’m tryna get on & companies are telling me I need experience 😡
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
We hire with no experience but I've heard that before. Try a smaller company.
@syril_fr5 жыл бұрын
Readymix Moe ok thanks moe
@stevengibson22514 жыл бұрын
If you're still looking, check out Alamo Concrete in Corpus Christy. We run the latest equipment, with onboard log computers and Load Tickets. With the COVID-19 I think we are currently on a hiring freeze, but we hire new and run you through a 2 week training course. All you have to have is a CDL. We have full medical, retirement, 2 weeks vac. to 8 years I believe, then the vacation goes to 3 weeks. Plus Alamo usually runs a sign on bonus after 90-days and guarantee pay if you get rained out all week. The only good/bad thing is be ready for the long hours. Pre virus days, we avg. 65-70 hours a week pretty steady (12 to 15 hours a day). Happy Job Hunting and good luck.
@tg1029634 жыл бұрын
Higher slump does not mean lower compressive strength unless the mix was not designed for a 6" slump or whatever was specified. Water cement ratio is a better measure and few tickets (unless on DOT/Military projects) mandate providing the batch load values.
@readymixmoe60884 жыл бұрын
Higher slump lower numbers on slump gauge is what I'm saying.
@jackriley59748 ай бұрын
Slump don't mean shit if your not going to do it right with reinforcing!
@maniacattack84263 жыл бұрын
just get to the info
@DJSTOEK Жыл бұрын
🙂😷
@Anthonyhancock7111 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. A 500. You don’t have concrete anymore. 😂😂😂
@MarkTaylor-mk7fl5 жыл бұрын
I am now truly confused.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
Lol why
@stevengibson22514 жыл бұрын
Been driving a concrete truck for 10 years, with Alamo Concrete in Corpus Christi. Sounds like your Slump meters are rigged up backwards, and for some reason your company has not calibrated them from the factory. The gages work on Kinetic Pressure from the hydraulic pressure in your Reducer Pump, (the mixer motor that spins the drum). On all our trucks the numbered tangs on the outer ring of your slump meter go from 1 to 6 and match the actual slump. If the want a 2 inch slump, the pointer will be on or very close to the tang numbered two. A 5" slump will read 5. When the trucks come in new, they are checked against the slump cone for accuracy. If your trucks are reading the lower numbers as being wetter, then the tangs are out of position and should be changed. Changing them is easy and requires no tools. Simply loosen the thumb screws and remove the tangs and replace them in their proper positions. I believe they are shipped backwards like that from the factory to let the buyer know that the meter has not been calibrated. Our company runs mostly commercial, and state and government projects and the Slump Meters have to read correctly or we risk getting the load rejected.
@neckarsulme4 жыл бұрын
very good info...Thx
@Tigersfan8294 жыл бұрын
I say that looks like a 4 and a half!
@trevorweatherwax8795 Жыл бұрын
I bet he can't even read his gauge at Full throttle compared to an idol I guarantee you he doesn't
@jakemiles14275 жыл бұрын
I know and understand all this information already so it honestly isn't helpful at all. I wish someone would upload a video actually slumping the concrete and showing me what the concrete looks like at various slumps.
@readymixmoe60885 жыл бұрын
That's a tuff one because I'd have to do a slump test on every load, dont have time. Honestly your company should do that with u when u start. I'll try and do one for u.
@jakemiles14275 жыл бұрын
@@readymixmoe6088 Thanks for the response, I appreciate your vids but I'm not looking for a slump test, there are plenty of videos on KZbin for that. I'm talking about being able to look into the drum (while slumping) to estimate the slup. Even if you could tell me what to look for that would help. Ex, "a 5 slump would look like but a 3 will look......". I've heard people say that that can listen to the concrete and determine the slump. I don't want to just depend on the slump gauge/meter. Are there any defining visual characteristics that separate a 2 slump from a 4 and so on?
@tylerdoss74283 жыл бұрын
@@jakemiles1427 Time in the industry is what will get you to the point of listening or just looking. You don't just wake up one day and become a professional.