Where can I learn about Tarmac's fleet of Tipper Trucks!

[JonnyBoy12]

Not sure if this is the right area for this, but may be offered a job driving Tipper Trucks for Tarmac. I have tried many times to see what make and model they are, but they more so fast I can not see them. Can anyone tell me what type of trucks are usually used by Tarmac, how much they cost (do I really want to know this), what the fuel economy is, and how much they weigh, both empty and full?

Obviously a lorry driver would be best answering this question, but truck enthusiasts are welcome to answer this for me.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[NazNomad]

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Probably the only place you'll find a definitive answer.

[sddsddean]

I run an 8 wheeler working on roadworks, so here goes. Most Tarmac trucks are owned by owner/drivers. When my wife had her Tarmac Topmix concrete mixer, she owned the chassis cab and Topmix owned the mixer set (though she had to pay to maintain it!!). I don't know what they do regarding tippers, but I would imagine the driver ends up owning the whole thing. They run a mixed fleet, mainly DAF 85 (same as mine), Volvo FM and various Scanias. I have just ordered a new truck, so hold your breath. The chassis cab is £65,500 and the body and sheeting system is £16,000...thats all plus VAT. After that you have to put on a reversing camera, extra reversing and loading lights, flashing lights etc. I fit most of that myself to save a bit on labour, but it probably comes to another £500 of bits. Tarmac trucks have insulated bodies and double thickness rollover sheets to keep the heat in, so I would guess the body is about £1000 more expensive. When the tarmac comes out of the back, it must be at least 120C. They also have aluminium bodies (as opposed to steel like mine) , so they can carry a bigger payload. Normal tare weight is around 11.5tonnes and maximum legal weight for an 8 wheeler is 32tonnes. RFL is currently £1200. Fuel economy varies a lot, but they would be doing well to get 10mpg; 8.5 - 9 is nearer the norm. Anything else, just ask.

[thedaveformula]

Here you go mate here's a photo of the lorries their using at the moment, all the best:

http://i725.photobuck...lhunt_2009/img111.jpg

[JonnyBoy12]

Thanks for your speedy answers, folks. That does answer some of my questions, but now I have more about the filling in of tachographs. Please follow the link below to see my hopefully sensible questions about tachographs:

http://www.theanswerb...n/Question977276.html

[Toureman]

http://www.google.co....b=wi&biw=1419&bih=611

[v64paul]

Flash tipper drivers round your way Dave, i bet it's even got a heater..

[TWR]

Sddsddean, I have post a comment regards Fuel costs, Just enlighten some of the Spineless on Chatterbank the MPG of your HGV, To a point your costs. the Q I asked, Have you got the Balls.

[milli77]

up the North East we have about 100 tippers of 6 wheels and 8 wheels. I can tell you they range from DAF, Volvo, Scania, MAN a HINO and even Renault have got in the tarmac colours.
Most trucks cost new with everything £85k to £95. prices dip after 2 years to about £60-70k. you can pick up a 5 year old with about 350k on the clock for about £30k. fuel is capped by tarmac so is canny cheaper than the pumps and you can expect 7-8mpg for the type of work. most lads run engines of 340-440bhp.
tare weights can range from 11.60t (mine) to 12.20 a heavy volvo with a weigher.
hope that helps

[johnmatt]

I don't get that what you want to learn exactly means you want to learn driving or you want to know more in detail about this type of trucks.I think this website will work for you.http://www.amwasia.com/trucks