What do you think about lettering my truck this way

[John Paul Sanborn]

Every hour my guys work is paid !!

As it should be. The things some scumbag employers will do. There was one company that would say that when in the truck between jobs, they were on an unpaid break!

If company requires employees to be somewhere at a certain time, then that is when the clock legally starts.

This thread blew up, so I just thought i would start something else.

 

[teamtree]

JPS I wish I had a $.025 for every hour I paid my guys for windshield time over the last 10 years. I figured that on average my employees only have to work 5 hours per day...actual work the rest is travel or shop time....but mostly travel to/from jobs.

 

[Greenleaf]

As it should be. The things some scumbag employers will do. There was one company that would say that when in the truck between jobs, they were on an unpaid break!

If company requires employees to be somewhere at a certain time, then that is when the clock legally starts.

This thread blew up, so I just thought i would start something else.

I sub contracted to a large company last winter while I was slow. Only lasted a week, as they pulled this same BS. Be at the shop at 7 and back at the shop at 5. If you were not the 'official' driver of the day than you would be docked an hour off your pay! The shop is the marshalling point, as far as I'm concerned an employees day starts at the time you tell them to show up somewhere. The day I pulled the pin the truck I was issued broke down and I had to sit around and wait for someone to come and get me, they then told me that I was off the clock from the time I was sitting. ADIOS. They paid their top climbers less than I pay my top ground guy and then wonder why they have a revolving door of employees.

Ce la Vie I learned how I would never treat good people who work with me from this experience.

 

[ozzy42]

As it should be. The things some scumbag employers will do. There was one company that would say that when in the truck between jobs, they were on an unpaid break!

If company requires employees to be somewhere at a certain time, then that is when the clock legally starts.

This thread blew up, so I just thought i would start something else.

I agree with you on that.The only exception being seat time to and from the first,and last stop of the day IF,you are their transportation to and from work,especially if it is out of your way.You shouldn't have to pay them for the privilege of doing them a favor.
I have actually had a few that wanted to start on the clock when I started knocking on their door in the morning. I Don't think so.

 

[Blakesmaster]

I agree with you on that.The only exception being seat time to and from the first,and last stop of the day IF,you are their transportation to and from work,especially if it is out of your way.You shouldn't have to pay them for the privilege of doing them a favor.
I have actually had a few that wanted to start on the clock when I started knocking on their door in the morning. I Don't think so.

You should actually be docking them pay for that.

 

[Ed Roland]

As for lettering - K.I.S.S. Keep it simple stupid. Big and simple lettering. Too much text and your truck won't be as noticable by passers-by. Just your company name, logo, contact number and very brief description of services. Don't try to include too much text.

Good luck.

After leaving Bartlett this is the truck i started with. 1988 chevy 1 ton single with 65,000 miles. Picked it up for $3,500 in Roanoke VA @ a car lot last day of month in a rainstorm. I installed the dump mechanism myself for about $1100. $1,500 bought the old chuck and duck to tow behind. simple.
Performing exceptional work generates business. Word o mouth kept me as busy as i wanted.

Ahh the good ole days.

 

[(WLL)]

After leaving Bartlett this is the truck i started with. 1988 chevy 1 ton single with 65,000 miles. Picked it up for $3,500 in Roanoke VA @ a car lot last day of month in a rainstorm. I installed the dump mechanism myself for about $1100. $1,500 bought the old chuck and duck to tow behind. simple.
Performing exceptional work generates business. Word o mouth kept me as busy as i wanted.

Ahh the good ole days.

nice truck man

 

[oldirty]

nice truck man

probably one of the better starter trucks ive seen man. nice for sure. she still in the fleet?

 

[Ed Roland]

No, sir. I sold both the truck and the chipper on e-bay when I promised the new boss I would not compete as a weekend warrier.

My next truck will be a 1970 something un-insulated linesman truck with boxes and a 27' boom. We can dream, eh?

Just kiddin TKO, you go get em tiger.

 

[tree MDS]

No, sir. I sold both the truck and the chipper on e-bay when I promised the new boss I would not compete as a weekend warrier.

My next truck will be a 1970 something un-insulated linesman truck with boxes and a 27' boom. We can dream, eh?

Just kiddin TKO, you go get em tiger.

I havent got anything against weekend warriors as long as they are ready for warfare, if you get my drift??

That was a nice starting rig for sure though.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Nice truck, if only it was 4x4 it would be Perfect.

 

[STLfirewood]

I havent got anything against weekend warriors as long as they are ready for warfare, if you get my drift??

Not really please explain.

Scott

 

[(WLL)]

Not really please explain.

Scott

its just too complex fer a partime wood cutter ta understand

 

[Ed Roland]

I added a few goodies...

rear overload shocks

Tinted windows (Columbia, SC)

New hitch with all new hardware including chains. Never take chances towing a chipper!!! Families are @ RISK.

Steering stabilizer. She could be testy with a load on our #@$% road system. New tires, allignment and you can see the new chains.

and... a shot of ole Bessy: before a fresh coat o paint and stickers. I pressure washed the worst off to find the Bartlett yellow.

A couple of very fine tools.

 

[STLfirewood]

its just too complex fer a partime wood cutter ta understand

Thanks is that your nice way of calling me dumb

Scott

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Nice lookin truck. If that was 4x4 I would want it parked in the driveway right now. Well that and the fact its winter and very little to no tree work gets down this time of year up here.

 

[Ed Roland]

interior: new stereo, speakers, flashing light module with yellow bulbs in all 4 corners, sat. radio, first aid kit, extinguisher, reference, man. Ton of reference. o yeah, dont forgett your felco #2.

 

[(WLL)]

Thanks is that your nice way of calling me dumb

Scott

no bud, im not calling you dumb. bidding jobs is like war and many times it seams you are waiting in line to drop you bid.this whole page is tree car specialists except you. im saying you cant understand what he means by warfare cause professional tree care its not your gig

 

[STLfirewood]

no bud, im not calling you dumb. bidding jobs is like war and many times it seams you are waiting in line to drop you bid.this whole page is tree car specialists except you. im saying you cant understand what he means by warfare cause professional tree care its not your gig

I understand I do some tree work also. I don't do any pruning on tree though mainly just removals. I don't know how to trim a tree the proper way so I don't do it. Your right I'm not a pro but my saw says I am . I have been in the bidding wars before I'm sure not as much as you guys but you have to start somewhere. After I read a few books and maybe take some classes then I might check into more advanced tree work. But for now I'll stick to clearing jobs and removals.


Scott

 

[BC WetCoast]

For those talking about being docked for driving time, that is a labour code violation here. You may want to check your state labour regulations.

As for TKO's truck.
I was silently defending you at the beginning as I have seen some pretty rough looking Davey and Asplundh trucks over the years. However, after seeing your attempt at body work and painting, it's time to step your game up, man. I was just in Cuba for a week. You truck would fit right in. Right year, right condition.