how do you guys with only 1 plow truck do it?? i havent made it one storm yet without a breakdown. even some of our brand new trucks and plows have been having issues. i am just amazed at the fact that some people are able to cover all there accounts with 1 truck and plow and how do you cover them when you have a major breakdown.
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its called networking, I have four trucks and experience the same breakdowns you are talking about. The second major event we had this year 3 of the four went down within hours. I made a call, and within 30 minutes had two guys that I didn't even know sent by someone from a nearby town (he does my sub work over there) and they finished out the event for me.
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I plowed for 1 yr solo covering aprox. 20 accounts (not too many compared to others) but I have a full time job as well 7am-3pm and time was tight. As far as breakdowns, I networked with a few friends for the "just in cases" and I will say, my 94 F150 ran and looked like brand new. If something needed fixed or was looking like it might need fixed soon I replaced it. Now that we landed some bigger accounts I have since sold the 94 and bought a new 06 (last year). But preventative maintenance and newtworking is how I did it.
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we drive fords!!!!
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I really think the name of the game is quality equipment. That coupled with preventative maintenance will keep you up and running.
Just simple things like changing fluids regularly and using plenty of grease will help out a lot. I was a one man show for many years and only a couple of times did I experience a break down that took me out for more than a couple hours.
Just simple things like changing fluids regularly and using plenty of grease will help out a lot. I was a one man show for many years and only a couple of times did I experience a break down that took me out for more than a couple hours.
there was a company here in town that 3 years ago he had 10 out of 12 trucks in the shop at one time.
but they were mostly older equipment and i was fortunate enough to have most of mine up and running so i was able to get alot of his contractspayup and kept them
so although i can't answer the original q' directly i can tell you that do anything you can not to disrupt service to your customer's
but they were mostly older equipment and i was fortunate enough to have most of mine up and running so i was able to get alot of his contractspayup and kept them so although i can't answer the original q' directly i can tell you that do anything you can not to disrupt service to your customer's
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Don't beat the crap out of what ever your using. Slow and steady can be good.
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oh man then that means no big thirty ft rooster tails,your no funJD Dave;472900 said:
Happy Holidays from the SnowdogAfter 18 years of doing this, I have learned, slow and steady. Fix obvious problems.
Have buddies, the only time I was down and out, (parked my truck in 35' of water) that day a friend phoned me and offered me his truck. 3 years later I watched a friend get into an accident (not his fault) I called him and offered my truck. After I was done.
Networking, with friends, they will help you through.
Have buddies, the only time I was down and out, (parked my truck in 35' of water) that day a friend phoned me and offered me his truck. 3 years later I watched a friend get into an accident (not his fault) I called him and offered my truck. After I was done.
Networking, with friends, they will help you through.
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I have one truck. The truck its self-Chevy is fine. I take care of my truck, because it puts the food on my table
My plow on the other hand.......my grandpa could have a Meyer oriented garage sale, LOL I have had many a time fixing stupid crap at 3-4 am. I get it fixed and Git R Done!!!
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