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.
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.
@@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.
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.
@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.
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.
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!!!...
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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 $
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?
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!
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.
@@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.
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!
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...
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
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
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 ....
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 💪🏾
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 😂😂😂😂
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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!*
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 😆🤣
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...
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..
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?
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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
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.
@@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.
@@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?
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.
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.
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.
@@readymixmoe6088 Thanks for the response, I appreciate your vids but I'm not looking for a slump test, there are plenty of videos on UA-cam 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?
@@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.
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.
Did they require experience or no
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.
Hey if it ain't broke dont fix lol
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.
@@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.
instablaster
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.
Big dog you got this
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
U still spinning the drum ?
@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.
@@HebrewJerusalemPrince777 how's everything going?
Just started ready mixing 2 weeks ago still in training. this helped soo much thank you!! I hope all is well brotha💯🤝
Did they require experience or no
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.
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 🙏🏽
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.
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!!!...
Gotta love it lol
This is so much simpler than I made it out to be in my head thank you very much sir!!!
I’m about to start next month
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.
Thanks my man.
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.
Are u still in it ?
My buddy is a driver. He and his coworker trainer both are wanting me to apply. I'm planning on applying tomorrow.
Hey Brother. Love what you are doing with these videos. Really promoting different industries for Us. God Bless that Spirit You Have🌿⭐
Thanks man. Salute
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
Glad to help
I am so new to this, Slump stuff is very confusing thank you for this video it helps :)
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
Thanks man and let's get this concrete money.
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.
@@MrCee-sh8nl man I took this coming from otr and just loved it.
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!
What company you with?
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 $
@@Ride4Dime damn yall got the Amazon job. Nice
@@readymixmoe6088 yea it ain't bad man. Not at all. Easy easy pours.
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!
Let me know how it goes. Salute
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?
@@steveroldan1861 no just soak up the knowledge and use it in your way.
What’s up brotha are you still there?
@@ArturoMartinez-jn9us yes sir, still out here 🤙
Just applied today out of phx got hired for core ready mix keep those vids comeing because im going to need them lol!!
Lol congrats and welcome to the concrete world.
Jesus Gurrola how do you like core? I have an interview tomorrow with desert ready mix.
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!
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.
Wow it's a different world over there lol I would love to see you workd out there.
@@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.
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!
Lmao wow
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...
Nice
Thanks, just getting into concrete, this helped alot.
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
Yes it is, if I can pour at 6 7 all day life would be good.
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
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 ....
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 💪🏾
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.
Thanks brother from all the way from Australia.
No problem brother
I had a Dog named Slump, he was always self leveling.
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
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.
It will go great brother
Good break down bro. Thank you !!
Thank you my brother. I start training on Monday. April 19th 2021. I'm gonna follow all your video. Salute
How is it? The hours crazy ?
@@BlackShinobi. its cool. You gotta make sure you get the slump right. My company worked 10 to 11 sometimes later.
Thanks for explaining this 👍
Great video as always and as I always say , paid bye the hour!
You know it.
Great video dude!! Well explained and well done!! 👍
Good info here, thanks
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.
Advice ,don’t use gauge visual is best!
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
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.
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.
Awesome advice great vids an keep up with the work
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 😂😂😂😂
Just subbed. 💪💪💯💯
Great Video Moe!! Keep them coming!
I start Monday, coming from OTR 💪🏾💪🏾
Welcome to the concrete world. Good luck my guy.
Tese Beatz has to have otr exp?
I’m starting next week NYC out here
NYC we out here lol
Ey brotha thanks a lot!!! Just starting my 3rd day and it’s been pretty crazy this helped me out a ton 🤛🏽🙌🏾
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
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.
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.
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
@@readymixmoe6088 love your videos bro
Are there trucks automatic
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?
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.
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
@@samsung-eh4dv thanks my guy.
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.
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
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.
No problem
You explained it better than my trainer. Lol
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!*
Same for us out in Ventura California
I use my guage cause I can also listen to my mid and know where I'm at.
@@readymixmoe6088 Me too...I dont climb my ladder anymore..
My trainer always told me when looking at the gauge the higher the dryer the lower the wetter but me personally wetter is better
Yes it is depends on job.
Wetter is definitely better...for the washout after the job!!!
Great video moe, thank you for the info, new subscriber here.
i needed this thanks
Awesome!
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
Yes sir as soon as I get some down time.
@@readymixmoe6088 thanks
Well done my friend.
My guy I'm working lol
if you can show us one time how to make sure the slump is correct with seeing the gauge? thank you
Thank brother
Well explained.
Thank you
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 😆🤣
Also have to remember that a 10 yard load has a different reading on 7 yard loads
I just leave at a 4 and let customer tell me otherwise lol. 3 months in at my joint.
Smart move lol
How are your hours?do you have a set schedule, 12 hour shifts, etc.?
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.
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.)
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?
Yeah he certified the test I wouldn't let that guy test shit
and also... one finshers 4 is another finshers 7.
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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...
Should be union up there right? But here I'm over 20 an hour, real good for NC. Dont know about other places.
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..
@@mrvern1973 hey our start times are crazy also but more day time then anything
$25 +8×1.5 +10double in Ca
Can u train me if i come down to Carolina.i have family there.i have cdl b
Come on. Ill get you right.
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?
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.
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.
@@JustCalMeBozeman man yes it's good to take that break in winter, get ready for summer lol
sound like you know something 😂👊💯
Getting into the business
Welcome
Why are his boosters down while pouring?
There not that's how far up they go. New Pete's
@@readymixmoe6088 Ah cool. Never seen that before!
Thanks Moe
Im trying to see how to eyeball the slump, I have no gauge
Eyeballing comes with experience. The more you get comfortable with it the easier.
@@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
@@DBO5k got ya, where u at with argos, the 5 min from me.
@@readymixmoe6088 yeah, argos houston thou
We do a 60-70 slump for walls with shotcrete
On your slump meter does each line represent a half gallon of water a gallon of water or what
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.
Thanks bud
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.
Summer is money season, I take some vacation time yes but average 60 to 70 some weeks. Fyi always take time for yourself.
Monie monie $$$ easy 5to5 ×6 =$$$
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.
Higher slump lower numbers on slump gauge is what I'm saying.
what gage is being used when doing the slump test? what does the gage record?
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. 🙏🏾
I work for Capital Readymix in knightdale N.C. we are hiring for our pittsboro plant. Where are you residing?
@@readymixmoe6088 preciate your response. I'm currently in Raleigh.
Come on up to Virginia and drive a truck for our company haha
Only if they pay me like my boss now lol
@@readymixmoe6088 haha I highly doubt that
what do you do if it's slow or raining. do they send you home or you work at shop
I'd go home I have a couple small businesses I run so any off time is good for me.
@@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.
@@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
@@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.
@@jamesankney7535 sheesh 8 speed lol just drive brother, go in like I got this.
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.
very good info...Thx
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?
And thank you by the way, this videos motivate me and scares me at the same time.
@@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.
@@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?
@@p_ricojl2875 truck break down. Contractors cancel.
I was a cable tech back in the 2000s lol
I’m tryna get on & companies are telling me I need experience 😡
We hire with no experience but I've heard that before. Try a smaller company.
Readymix Moe ok thanks moe
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.
I am now truly confused.
Lol why
Slump don't mean shit if your not going to do it right with reinforcing!
I say that looks like a 4 and a half!
just get to the info
Hahahaha. A 500. You don’t have concrete anymore. 😂😂😂
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.
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.
@@readymixmoe6088 Thanks for the response, I appreciate your vids but I'm not looking for a slump test, there are plenty of videos on UA-cam 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?
@@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.
I bet he can't even read his gauge at Full throttle compared to an idol I guarantee you he doesn't
That ain't no 5