You would have to go to the DMV in your state and apply for a CDL license. However, in order to get a license to drive a dump truck, you first have to take and pass a course for commercial trucking.
hundreds of different professions use dump trucks:landscapers need to get the extra soil and rocks out so they use dump trucks .Pool companies use dump trucks to get rid of the soil.construction companies use dump trucks for all types of purposes.roofers use dump trucks to get rid of old shingles and plywood.Excavators, trash companies, etc.Dump trucks are able to handle a large load - basic work trucks can handle a ton at the most - dump trucks can handle three times that. Companies use dump trucks because they only want to make one trip to the dump instead of 50 trips. It saves time and money.
GMC dump trucks can be found on online auction houses like eBay or Municibid. One should probably be able to find GMC dump trucks at your local car dealer, too.
That depends on what type of transmission the dump truck has. A dump truck could be anything from a one ton pickup to a Class 8 truck, all the way up to the articulated dump trucks used for sitework and the off-road dump trucks used in rock quarries and such.
Yes,to drive a one ton dump truck a commercial driver's license is required;
That depends on the bed dimensions. Dump trucks range in size from a one ton pickup up to a centipede with four additional lift axles, not to mention end dump trailers, off-highway dump trucks, etc. You could be referring to any size dump truck.
You'd have to be more specific. Dump trucks come in many sizes, and there is no "one size fits all" answer.
Heavy Vehicle driving license
one normal dump truck carries 10 cubic yard, hence it would take 390,000 dump trucks to move 3.9M cubic yard of earth
There are many different places to purchase used vehicles. Whether they be cars, trucks or heavy machinery, like dump trucks, they are easy to find on Craigslist.
There are auto and truck traders with listings online you could search the Dallas area for dump trucks on sites like this one: www.truckertotrucker.com/trucking/dump-trucks-texas.cfm Also, there is a dealer in Dallas that specializes in commercial vehicles: http://www.arrowtruck.com/docs/locations.search.aspx
Commercial Truck Trader and International Truck are the two companies that sell many used international dump trucks at good prices. Buyers can also find such products on eBay.
Dump trucks are handy vehicles that are commonly used to transport things such as rocks and dirt for construction and landscaping. Dump trucks are characterized by an open box bed of the truck with a hydraulic hinge at the back allowing all the “cargo” to be deposited behind the truck. Different Kinds of Dump Trucks You can find many models of dump trucks. The classic one is the basic truck characterized by an open box bed with a hydraulic hinge at the back. There are also articulated dump trucks that have hydraulic rams for steering that allow the vehicle to pivot. Articulated dump trucks are called Yukes. Transfer dump trucks are a standard dump truck that pulls a trailer. The second trailer can also be filled with sand, gravel or snow. There is also a triple transfer train that can be found in this family of dump truck. Transfer trucks are often seen in the western part of the U.S., but the triple model is usually not seen outside of Nevada or Utah. The truck and pup is another kind of dump truck. This truck is a bit like the transfer dump truck, but unlike the transfer dump truck, the pup trailer has its own hydraulic lift. A super dump trick is a normal dump truck that comes with special weight bearing axel. This axel is called a Trailing axle, and the dump truck portion is generally about four meters behind the rear tandem. Semi-Trailer Trucks Other models of dump trucks are the semi-trailer family, which come in different varieties. The semi end dump trailer holds a hydraulic hoist. Its advantage is fast unloading. It is limited because it is unstable when dumping. The Semi-Trailer Bottom Dump Truck has a special gate at the bottom center of the truck for unloading. This type of truck can also come in double or triple versions. You can also buy side dump trucks that load out the side and unlike the above trucks they are not likely to tip over. For heavy construction, there are the off-road dump trucks. These are used for heavy dirt hauling and mining operations. Lots of models of trucks make up the category of dump truck.