Dump Truck Usefulness on Construction Sites
Amongst the team of heavy lifters on a construction site, the dump truck cannot go unnoticed. The dump truck brings efficiency and productivity to a job site. They have no one single job, and do a load of heavy lifting for the crew. At Redstone Construction Group, we value the machinery we bring to a job site. Let’s break down everything the dump truck brings to the job.
They Take a Load Off the Crew
Dump trucks are extremely efficient on a job site. They are designed to carry heavy loads from point A and B, and take the brunt of heavy lifting off the crew’s shoulders. Dump trucks do not tire. When time is money on a construction site, dump trucks help maximize productivity without costing your crew time and effort.
Construction crews rely on dump trucks to haul away material and debris from the job site in order to make a clear path for work to continue. When time is money, you want your job site to be ready for the next step as soon as possible.
Additionally, a dump truck handles the rough terrain of a job site well due to their high-grade tires. They can drive over debris, material, and sharp objects without much effort, making them a reliable workhorse for the crew.
Outside of just the construction site, dump trucks have a variety of other purposes!
Examples of Tasks a Dump Truck Takes On
- Snow and Weather Related Debris Removal
On your next snow day, take a look outside as the snow plows and salt trucks go by. In all likelihood, a few, if not many, of them are dump trucks. These trucks can do the heavy lifting for the community on a day when no one wants to be outside.
After severe weather, you may also find dump trucks at the site of a fallen tree hauling away the fallen branches and damaged materials.
- Hauling Moving Material
During a big move or after a home is foreclosed, a dump truck may be called to the property to haul away large furniture and material from the home. They will take on a load of work for the movers as they haul this material to donation sites or dumps.
Dump Trucks Make the Job Site Safer
Safety is of the utmost importance for us at Redstone. When our machinery helps make our jobs safer, we love them even more. Dump trucks contribute to a safer work environment at the construction site due to their ability to take on the handling of heavy materials for the crew. This minimizes the risk of injuries!
Plus, a dump truck has a lower center of gravity compared to standard or traditional trucks, which allows for them to be a much more stable option for hauling heavy loads. Your equipment on a job site must be able to handle uneven and sloped terrain safely, otherwise you are putting your crew at risk for severe injury.
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Dump trucks are indispensable on a job site
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