Do you guys have any Rookie plowing fails or tips you can share? If you have a funny story too, leave me a comment down below. I love reading them and knowing I'm not the only newbie out there figuring things out, ha!
@corywillets-haigh-phillips48675 жыл бұрын
01Chevy2500HD❤ w/ a 3yr 8'6"FisherPlow.... 🤔 (female)3yrs plowing... 5-7 Driveways (2 plowed in big storms only). I have found several new dents @ my Left side of the Rear bumper & RR fender(fleetside) behind the wheel/bumper (tail pipe zone)!!! I find that it's possiblly.... from not judging correctly to the point that i Should stop inches sooner!!! I have no idea where it happens cuz the truck has power... it just smoothly bulldozes thru or into things.... I can not feel it in the truck !!! I backed into a small deck & never even felt it !!!! Same property.... backed into a split post & rail fence.... never even felt it !!?!! 😎...No JOLTing/AbruptStops.... 😎the truck is amazingly smooth LIKE A CADILAC!!! ***********************TIPS*********************************Tips***********************************tips********************************** 👌😎KNOW YOUR PROPERTY in the FALL!!! Where is the well head?? Granite curbs/steps??😎 -It's Well worth the homework!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍PAY ATTENTION!!!! ALWAYS!!!! 👍ALWAYS PLOW IN LOW RANGE !!!!! 👍CHANGE YOUR PLOW OIL EVERY YR!!!! 👍COMPLETELY STOP WHEN CHANGING DIRECTIONS!!!! REMEMBER>>>>>😢😢YOU ARE DEAD in the Water w/out your transmission!!!!!!!!! 😒 😢 Ps..... Thanx for the vid.... good job!!!! -cawhp NH 03576
@paulweaver25315 жыл бұрын
Brian's Lawn Maintenance this is great!! Thanks dude!!👍
@barrysimmons54895 жыл бұрын
If you don't regularly do it flush your hydraulic brake system in the fall eliminate the moisture and the possibility of brakes freezing up. Nothing worse than having a brake failure in traffic or near a building. That is the worst of experience.
@brandons23364 жыл бұрын
It was my first year plowing I bought an old 99 k2500 with an 8 foot straight blade thing was amazing but i have a similar story to yours thank God I had a guy with me or I would probably still be stuck but I was back dragging in front of the garage and stopped a little to fast and started to slide well I ended up looking at the sky the guy I was with literally picked up the back corner of my truck that was teeter tottering on this massive hill . And I was able to then drive out of it .
@brandonplays934 жыл бұрын
I run 36 hours at 18 and my 3rd year in my plow truck
@74stevedc Жыл бұрын
Maintenance on truck, Maintenance on plow. Good snow tires, extra light bulbs, hoses, blade bolts, tools,flashlight, extra hydraulic fluid plenty of snacks and drinks. I like to have a chain incase you get stuck and a snow shovel. Jumper cables and a hot coffee. And in case you break down make sure your dressed to fix a problem in a snow storm a phone power bank just in case. First aid kit and road flares in case of a emergency.
@scottmullins39986 жыл бұрын
Here is a couple of time and life saving tips to follow. When plowing, do NOT slam into the pile with the truck, gently ease each "run" into the piles. Also, when in transit, angle your blade (preferably to the right) to allow airflow into the radiator. Happy and safe plowing! :)
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Good ones!
@mvonbevern6 жыл бұрын
Always wear your seatbelt I was plowing a wide open commercial lot once and caught the edge of manhole trucking along at about 15mph pushing a small pile of wet slush. I ended up half on dashboard after bouncing off the steering wheel.
@dankruger28906 жыл бұрын
mvonbevern that made me laugh
@justiceguindin83613 жыл бұрын
It made me laugh as well lol
@steved.56286 жыл бұрын
Here is two more 1. Stop completely when shifting from forward to reverse 2. When you pull up to a garage door always put the truck in reverse before dropping the plow
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Steve D. Amen to both!
@Deerector6 жыл бұрын
Steve D. Yesssss. Wow. These are real good. Thank u
@kennethbredow30985 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I wouldn't want to plow a door or whats behind it. As a retired trucker i said "i'll take my time so i'll get done sooner".
@DubBass3 жыл бұрын
Never would of thought about the second tip. Thanks for reminding me!
@jonesy30896 жыл бұрын
One peace of advice a old timer told me. “Make every move count” don’t plow snow were you have already plowed. Time is money the faster you do it but safe the more contracts you can get.
@Guerrero11876 жыл бұрын
Plow in first gear, it’s better on transmission, plus you shouldn’t go faster than that plowing anyway. I’ve been plowing since 1998. Superior lawn&snow mason mi👍🏽
@ducatiparts9665 жыл бұрын
Back up any hills you think you might get stuck on and plow down hill. Truck will climb better in reverse and if things get sketchy you can just drive right out straight ahead. Also if its deep and uphill, drive up first turn around and plow down hill Last is if the roads are icy don’t go plow stuff you are not familiar with. People flagging you down can get you stuck and your regulars will not get done if your stuck in someone’s driveway. Do all drivebys after all your regulars are done. Bring a tow strap so you can yank people out and make some extra cash Most importantly if you have a few minutes and you see an elderly guy shoveling the plow pile at the end of the driveway, drop your blade and save him 5 hours of shoveling and a heart attack. It makes you feel good to do that and even better when they try to pay you and you tell them it on the house!
@BriansLawnMaintenance5 жыл бұрын
Great tips man thanks for sharing
@pahunters8546 жыл бұрын
Another tip is to always take advantage of the night time work when able to because the cars are a lot less annoying and in the way
@grumpy13115 жыл бұрын
- Stake the properties yourself, that way you have a visual, PRE SNOW. - Get the larger sized florescent plow edge markers. Much better visibility for you, especially after being fatigued. - Be careful with late call / new customers. Look for red flags.
@stevenfaults41603 жыл бұрын
Please try to remember that kids make forts in snow banks. One time I was asked to push a windrow further back, it scared the heck out of me to see three kids come running out of the back side of the windrow! In most storms kids get the day off, so I just wanted to share that story. Thanks for the tips here!
@kenc.90677 ай бұрын
That's scary. I grew up in a house next to a cul de sac during the Blizzard of 1978, and I remember tunneling into a snowbank as a kid after that storm.
@stevenfaults41607 ай бұрын
@@kenc.9067 Wow! That's a cool memory. I also remember the 78 blizzard. We didn't see a single vehicle for 3 full days. As a 13 year old it was a blast!
@kenc.90677 ай бұрын
@@stevenfaults4160 Right. I was 11 years old at the time.
@randycochrum95096 жыл бұрын
Been plowing 33 years and I have seen good and bad stuff keep your controller close if you have to stop suddenly hit neutral and drop blade will stop you instead of sliding with brakes locked up you just slide along for ride neutral allows you to keep steering great job keep working
@dankruger28906 жыл бұрын
randy cocchru m that the best one yet
@usglandscaping12795 жыл бұрын
Any advice for plowing lot that's on a slight hill and is reversing up the hill and pushing snow down better or more dangerous. 1st year plowing any advice be appreciated
@tank24495 жыл бұрын
@@usglandscaping1279 gunna have to have use snow chains and agressive studded snow tires
@rickeyhaynes63164 жыл бұрын
@@usglandscaping1279 me 2 buddy
@superone85335 жыл бұрын
A quick addition to your #3 is to keep the radio volume low or off. I even keep the window cracked a couple of inches so I can hear around me. If someone walks across the lot or drives up behind you, hearing the screaming or horn is going to be really important! As a Canadian I'd like to add a #11. When you do your first couple of plows during the season; raise the plow a few inches higher than the curbs and push the snow as far back as you can. As it hardens you will run out of places to put it without losing parking spots. You also don't want to cover up the drains. A good start is really important if you get 20 snow falls per season. Cheers.
@BriansLawnMaintenance5 жыл бұрын
Great tips ty
@bighuch79986 жыл бұрын
This is my first year plowing and some reason my plow loves curbs lol
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@JDSWeather6 жыл бұрын
Stay Hydrated and well fed
@Dirtlife986 жыл бұрын
Backed into a garage.. brakes were froze up, I back dragged away from the garage and turned around to push it back down the driveway. I was creeping up to the door and when i went to hit the brakes, I had nothing. 800 bucks and a new garage door later I"m always extra careful around buildings, even more than I was before lol
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Elliott Bull oh lord. Not cool lol
@Dirtlife986 жыл бұрын
Brian's Lawn Maintenance yeah, it wasn't fun.. gotta love these cold michigan winters. I think it was -10 that morning. Everything was iced up.
@gabemalcolm44296 жыл бұрын
Putting down so much salt that you melt the next few storms so you can't make money
@justroofing2631 Жыл бұрын
If I know I will be going out at 3am. I go to bed at 9pm and get up at 230am. that way I have the rest I need to plow for 13 hours strait. the worst is when your done all your parking lots and it still hasn't stopped snowing. round 2 is always tough. great video, thanks.
@ICUTGRASSLLC3 жыл бұрын
Rule #1: When you have no snow plow experience dont out a plow on your new truck. Learn on an old truck first.
@CarsonSchifsky6 жыл бұрын
The price of your truck goes up every time you talk about it? 🤔 😂good video man 👍 keep it up
@gustavobohorquez2114 жыл бұрын
It's a Ford ad.
@brandonmoger50732 жыл бұрын
Lol true
@Wise_Wandering_Family6 жыл бұрын
2010 F-450 with a 12’ v-plow also have 1,000 gallons of liquid de-icer in the bed and then a 800lb salter on the hitch. This truck was an absolute beast. Making a pile over the winter that is now taller then the truck it’s self. It’s the last storm of the year and I’m thinking I can push the pile a little taller. Well nope I rammed that pile and sunk that truck up to the windows. I couldn’t open my door I was crawling outa the window. Note to self just make a new snow pile or use a skid steer to pile the snow and use the truck to bring the snow to the skid steer.
@benjaminharwood16932 жыл бұрын
One thing you said backwards is at one point is that if you go too fast you may spill snow onto an area you just shoveled. You should always shovel last for this reason. If you have a crew with you then be careful and plan with them. You don’t want to upset your shovelers or that makes for an awkward truck ride. 1. Also weight in the back is always helpful 2. Invest in good winter tires 3. Only backblade when you have to as it can pack down the snow not drag it 4. Take a minute before starting each site and plan on how to attack. You will save yourself so much time if you stop and think first 5. Think before you put the snow somewhere. If you’re in a heavy snow area you need to either push the snow further back than the curb at have multiple areas to place it. If you are in a hot and cold area you need to put the snow somewhere where it won’t pool and is not covering a drain. 6. Always coordinate with any other drivers on site for larger properties. You will save so much time if you don’t redo each other’s work. 7. If at all possible buy a v-plow instead of straight blade. The extra $2-4000 is so worth it. 8. As I said firstly. Shovel last. Not only will you prevent shoveling the same area twice, but if your by yourself, the drive between sites is the most likely time to fall asleep. If you get out of the truck and move around before that your less likely to fall asleep with the blood flowing. I was hoping to have 10 more for you, but this is all I can think of for now.
@kenc.90677 ай бұрын
I'm a newbie, and those are all excellent tips.
@An11inchPenis6 жыл бұрын
Always account for future snowstorms make sure you have somewhere to pile snow if you get a 12 in snow fall
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Cottington's Lawn Care Good one!
@dankruger28906 жыл бұрын
cottington's lawn care no way, just do what you got to do and get it done
@Dale.Nienow6 жыл бұрын
I love plowing snow.
@debracloud39486 жыл бұрын
Good tips! We have had our business for 10 years and this year is the first that my husband has put me in it as a driver instead of passenger. Still a little nervous and not exactly fast yet but I’m getting the job ✅ done
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@ronaldwmartinson66684 жыл бұрын
Spend the money for a backup camera is you don't have one. Life saver at times.
@LawnCrack6 жыл бұрын
Freezing on New Years Day! You are the man. Thanks a lot. Great tips. Especially the last one and the hold-harmless clause...I love that. I don't know if you said to make sure you eat and drink water though! Another biggie is knowing where cars come in and out of the lot, traffic flow in the lot, people walking, etc and traffic on the streets it is on when you are doing the entrances and exits. I did a TA Truck Stop for 3 years. It was unbelievably terrible as all trucks come off the road. Then fill up every spot which outlines the lot. Then you literally have nowhere to push the snow. And you are dealing with pissed off truckers with several trucks just chilling in the middle of the lot because all the spots are taken. It was intense! I only hit one of them...LOL
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
LawnCrack Lol Jeez that’s nuts
@JDSWeather6 жыл бұрын
Here's a must know tip lighting is key if you can't see where you are plowing then you could hit something or someone and end up damaging your plow or truck I suggest The 42" Auxbeam LED Light Bar it's truly amazing and lights up way more then the plow lights do
@corywillets-haigh-phillips48675 жыл бұрын
LEDs are sooooo annoying/bright for on-coming traffic. I only like them when I AM Behind them(NOT in their Beam)!
@jimbrayjr6 жыл бұрын
use mileiq to document your mileage and your to and from desinations,this will tell you how many times you were at the property.it goes on your iPhone and will track your every movement in any vehicle you are in
@jhughes6.76 жыл бұрын
Working long long hours with no rest is a big problem i see and have had.. no accidents thankfully. Another is the log thing. So true to keep track of what you plow dates and times
@amelawnandlandscape72006 жыл бұрын
Have good tires. Hint: Bald tires don’t do ANYTHING when you have your blade dropped. Even if the same tires would usually get you through on your daily, they aren’t going to work on the plow truck.
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
AME Lawn and Landscape True good one!
@JDSWeather6 жыл бұрын
Another tip is to stack and or pile snow near the storm drains doing this helps to avoid patches of ice when the snow melts and then refreezes you don't wanna be liable if someone gets injured by falling on a said patch of ice
@theredranger2915 жыл бұрын
*does video on plowing rookie mistakes Leaves plow up for a long video
@BriansLawnMaintenance5 жыл бұрын
Haha truth
@stevesquirrel136 жыл бұрын
Always have a gallon of hydraulic fluid, an extra hydraulic hose and some dielectric grease in the truck in case something happens to your plow and some chains also
@lukekeller77895 жыл бұрын
great info. I work for a large car dealership and part of my job is to get in the truck and plow snow. Before this winter I had never plowed snow in my life. Already got lectured about not tilting the plow away from a row of cars when making a pass. I have to be extremely careful around cars but yet we have so much snow that if I don't maintain good momentum I can't keep going, have to back up and get a run at it. Yes, running into a curb sucks.
@hansrickman98044 жыл бұрын
I'm newly retired so I figured I do some plowing in the winter to stay busy. Like yourself, I just bought a new truck (2019 Ram 2500) and a fisher v-plow(plow install on tuesday). Your video gave me some great tips/lessons. NEVER would have thought of a log book! I will definately subscribe and keep ya posted on the good, the bad, and the ugly...lol Thanks for the informative and energetic video. Holiday blessings from the Adirondack Mtns.
@DS-TRUCKS6 жыл бұрын
add a ballast behind the rear wheel... I use quickcrete sand bags... helps save the front end...
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Good tip! I have 350lbs of tube play sand, been working so good. I could probably afford to throw another bag or two back there, for sure.
@DS-TRUCKS6 жыл бұрын
try tube sand... you can get it at depot for cheap... comes in a bag that will hold up pretty good... made specifically to be used as a ballast... i got 2 years out of mine and i stored them outside... I run 600lbs but i have the western wide-out... Idk how heavy boss dxt is be i hear they are a little lighter... anyway thanks for the vid!
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
DonnaSean good looking out
@tylerneuhaus5736 жыл бұрын
Number 10 is huge when grinding it out. First thing I do before dropping the blade on a property.
@rileyrivers32326 жыл бұрын
Bring tools and extra hydraulic fluid! I keep wrenches, sockets, o-rings and oil with me In the cab. It’s saved me quite a few times if I can fix something quick on the plow. Amen on the plow logs! A lesson in finnaly figuring out!
@darianosborne5459 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian
@colinpaschen24505 жыл бұрын
Wow! Most car values depreciate. Yours appreciates so fast! It went up 10 k just in this vid 😂 first 65k, then 70k, then 75k
@BriansLawnMaintenance5 жыл бұрын
Now it’s down to 69K 😂😂😂
@Minuteman3inflight6 жыл бұрын
Nice setup I used an older version of the same plow. You definitely picked the right plow never agian would I use a straight blade. I notice most about rookie plow operators they pick the worst trucks 1500 no good at least 2500 or they will just keep breaking.
@Boforsho6 жыл бұрын
Have been plowing light snow in 2wd get a call for a driveway that has lot of snow. Never put truck in 4x4 and couldn’t figure out why it was so hard to plow. Also came into a driveway hot caught the curb hard and blew the pivot pins out of the A-frame. And finally thought I knew where the driveway was out in the country ended up plowing down through the ditch. Homeowners have me some odd looks while I went off-roading through the ditch and their yard
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@MarkThomasBuilder6 жыл бұрын
Getting stuck is never fun. I almost had to call a wrecker once. Fortunately the hydraulics of the plow helped work me out.
@danielpetrucci8952 Жыл бұрын
I had to help my guy dig his plow out on our last property we worked a 12 hour shift 10:30PM to 10:30AM and it was 40cm of snow spent 2 hours digging it out
@johnlagreca62882 жыл бұрын
All good advice. I have come close to driving into garage doors forgetting to go reverse for sure. We used to all stake the properties as a team so EVERY driver was able to survey EVERY property BEFORE it snows.
@thesprinklerguy34856 жыл бұрын
#1 start at the building and work your way out👌👌❄❄
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, right to the point with no nonsense! Watched the whole thing, thanks for the great tips.
@BriansLawnMaintenance3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@williamharrington75616 жыл бұрын
I've been plowing for two years now. Another tip have a game plan, walk the property with no snow and buy some markers because you don't want to mess up your plow and truck. Also the thing with going to fast there's no need to go fast and bang them out. The snow will still be there when you get to it. Also drink a lot of water.
@williamharrington75616 жыл бұрын
Also for the gas you can get a extra tank put in the bed of the truck keep that full so if it is the middle of the night you can still fill up if your running low. And when your cutting lawns you can gas up with that instead of having to go to the pump every time your running low.
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Good tips!
@gordonnewkirk9186 жыл бұрын
Hit the 43 hour mark last storm the other day here in CT it gets crazy out there
@michaelholmes48896 жыл бұрын
Where's the counter weight in the bed of your truck? To help distribute weight on both axles and keep you out 4 wheel drive less wear and tear on the truck.
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Sandbags that no one sees, we have quite a few back there.
@toddbehrends13735 жыл бұрын
I have 1 commercial property I do. Long driveways and a decent size parking lot. And I do it on a rider with a blade. Great fun. But I wait until the sun comes up.
@gavinmartin38126 жыл бұрын
I never have hit a island but I'm also in a wheel loader we haven't staked a property in like 7 years
@dominickguerra1896 жыл бұрын
My top fear is running into that damn garage door. Ive come close twice to backing into them, so always check your rear view mirrors lol
@stevesquirrel136 жыл бұрын
Also buy some sand bags at home depot or something and put them in the back of your truck to offset the weight of the plow so you do not fishtail
@lordleynard669 ай бұрын
Draw out on maps over the areas how to plow the best way and memorize them. This saves so much time from dilly-dallying around.
@sergiodalfonso55016 жыл бұрын
Use weather works for a log they log your weather conditions and snow amount to the exact inch and keeps track all year Most property management companies around my area requires this
@thegentleman039 ай бұрын
What if my truck is automatic?
@theoddp60046 жыл бұрын
Brian- nice truck you’ll get the hang of it. PLEASE PUT TIMBRENS ON THAT FRONT END!!!!! Happy plowing
@semajniffirg2303 жыл бұрын
fords don't need emn solid axle, he does need skme ballast though.
@jordankohn44414 жыл бұрын
Definitely would recommended using a skid loader, with a box plow and boss quick cube system. Makes commercial properties so much easier to do.
@webball-pro8576 жыл бұрын
My biggest rookie mistake plowing..... Prices my first year...customers had to of literally went to bed feeling like they hit the Powerball. All is well lesson learned, Great video!! 👍👍
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Been there!
@BlackBinderGames3 жыл бұрын
What did you charge? Im at 35 for most and I feel like people say yes far too quickly.
@BlackBinderGames3 жыл бұрын
What did you charge? Im at 35 for most and I feel like people say yes far too quickly.
@scottf66046 жыл бұрын
Brian Someone covered ballast but when standing still drop the plow, your front end/ wallet will thank you for it.
@billo1656 Жыл бұрын
shift trans. first then move plow then look all around truck before moving
@znovosad5556 жыл бұрын
Number one lesson of plowing. A bucket loader is very difficult to plow with. Great for moving banks but does not do well for plowing. Plow trucks are a world of difference.
@kenc.90677 ай бұрын
It's much smaller than a bucket loader, but ... I once did snow removal for an apartment complex, and drove a small John Deere tractor with a front loader bucket. That thing excelled at cleaning up empty parking spaces, in between occupied spaces (not every resident moved their cars). Could never do that with a plow truck. Also used that little tractor to load sanders with sand. Only downside was that it had no cab. I was frozen stiff.
@znovosad5557 ай бұрын
@@kenc.9067 yup I’ve been using a JD1025R for about 6 years now and it works great for parking areas but anywhere longer it’s a bit difficult. It certainly beats shoveling and it has its challenges but it does work.
@jakeschisler75256 жыл бұрын
Back when I lived in Illinois was working full time, I plowed snow at work. We used forklifts with cabs and heaters but still dressed warmly. We had 8 ft. blades that only had one angle. One time plowing a car was parked where it shouldn't have been, so I had enough snow between the plow and car, I pushed that car at least 10 ft. It was pretty funny when the guy came out an seen his car was moved. We would come in on a Sunday morning and plow till we couldn't go another foot. 12 hours or more getting double time pay and breaks too! That part of work was the best!
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@wlewis67626 жыл бұрын
This is why guys use a diesel truck, that fuel last that much longer. I've filled a gas truck twice to one time a diesel. You right to havethe property lines marked. Its not good to be stuck off the pavement and have to call someone to get you out, then your paying your snow profit. I always wonder if I should have carried a winch to get my self out. Be careful on stacking snow if soft you can get yourself stuck that way as well. Carry a shovel with you incase you have to dig out your plow as well. I had it so stuck that was the only way out. becareful when your doing a windrow in heavy snow you could get stuck at the end a your getting ready to stack. Break the row about mid way if you can. Glad your having fun with it! I learned with someone else's plow. I'm still using someones plow but now with a payloader. When I retire I will have my own. :)
@sisutrucks6 жыл бұрын
well. first time i drove a plowtruck it was shitty weather. like very bad blizzard. road had ben stuck for hours due to cars stuck. they called and asked if a could drive. sure. learned how to operate it by phone on the fly. did a test run on a smaller road before going on the highway. drove off the road, but managed to back up again. all fine and we did a good job. weather cleared a bit and i figured i would tru turning around at another place. got stuck and closed the entire highway. showeled myself out by hand. only took me better part of the hour. traffic backing up and people getting out wondering how long time it would take. real fun lol. second time i plowed my mate called 9am one sunday morning. he had overslept. so we went out with two trucks trying to save the day. over a foot of snow on the highway at places. luckily not much traffic then and a really nice day. so i did some filming and uploaded it on youtube. all good until the owner some weeks later asked me if a knew something about a plowing vindeo. he had been in a meeting with DOT and got fined for 6000usd for not having the road plowed as in the contract. DOT found the vid on youtube. he was pissed lol, but not at me. but at the government and the prime minister :D hes a bit nuts hehe. here is the actual video. i never took it down :D kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLZpl6WV2Mm7aIE.html
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@southpaw5782 жыл бұрын
Prep your equipment ahead of time. Check fuel, plow and keep a snow shovel in the back seat. Get rest. It’s hard for me to get rest before a storm because the not knowing what I’m getting into makes my nerves go crazy.
@markbuilt5 жыл бұрын
who is lending you a snowplow to learn I guess if you work for someone , may as get paid at the same time .Always good to walk the area you are going to plow before in the day light is better and worth the time . You did bring up some good points . Thanks
@putemintheboat67844 жыл бұрын
My first year doing it commercially. Using at ATV and blowers now. Gonna buy a truck next year if things go well.
@BlackBinderGames3 жыл бұрын
@Put Em In The Boat Man blowers are no fun at all. Im still using all blowers.
@airsoftsnipes1006 жыл бұрын
yeah the number one rookie plowing fail is when all my roads are plowed out the end of the night and the only reason i have to come back at 5 am is some asshole left a mess in the street and literally 50% of guys do it
@kieranduffy9418 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@eagle13336 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian! First time I tripped the blade on a sewer cap I thought I ripped it off..... I would've loved to have seen you guys on camera going over the edge.....lol glad no damage..... We got hit NYC Blizzard just finished 11 straight hrs. plowin/blowin....Thanks for the video, I needed the laugh....
@Deerector6 жыл бұрын
EAGLE 1 I just did 12 hours on an ATV. 2 shorts breaks. This storm was my worst. I only started doing commercial this year. It was all resident
@eagle13336 жыл бұрын
Deerector Damm Son you really busted it out....! Hope ya get a truck real soon....!! $$$$$ Be safe out there and be well take care, Sonny
@dirtrulz1126 жыл бұрын
EAGLE 1 i live in ct. went from 7 am to 1 am woke up at 5 am cause i was on call. and that was mostly comertial accounts. plowed comertial until 10:30pm. 10:30-1 was residential
@eagle13336 жыл бұрын
dirtrulz112 Good Job! Get that $$$$ It was fun with the 50mph winds...lol Be safe out there, Sonny
@Deerector6 жыл бұрын
I hear you bro, but I love SUV's. I don't wanna give that up ya know. I have a 2016 Yukon Denali, and I def can't afford to have a pickup along side this so for now the ATV will be it but hey you never know lol
@hanssolo10246 жыл бұрын
Great video Brian! You are making great video's, good content. Keep up the good work ! I love snow removal, just wishing for more snow! I have wings I want to fly... need snow
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal!
@nosmoke2472 жыл бұрын
I got the v plow set up n can't stop making line's.
@ThePlowGuys5 жыл бұрын
I went through a garage door. It really makes for a sucky day I tell ya. Luckily the damage wasn't too bad. We have since gotten rid of all those down slopped driveways. To much stress and lets face it garage doors are pricey.
@BriansLawnMaintenance5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I almost did that and man never again!
@robb11653 жыл бұрын
I had one that was so steep going towards the garage door I only used a snow blower on it. The owner only went in the drive after the door was open because when icy it was almost impossible to stop before the door.
@kylegustner13546 жыл бұрын
A good tip is to always keep the plow wings retracted when not in use so the springs don’t wear out so quickly.
@Fencearmor6 жыл бұрын
Great video! The best part is that we are all rookies at some time!
@ClutchTFS5 жыл бұрын
As soon as you started saying the story about the truck rolling up in drive and forgetting to throw it in reverse I thought about the channel "ThePlowGuys" they accidentally mangled 2 garage doors xD
@BriansLawnMaintenance5 жыл бұрын
lol yeah man those guys are awesome fellas
@desalvo665 жыл бұрын
leave your window open and turn down the radio so u can hear your guys on the shovels guiding u in..
@derekseelman55696 жыл бұрын
Hey man another great video I'll make sure to keep those tips in mind thanks. Keep up the great work
@nosmoke2472 жыл бұрын
I faked it till I made it but in the beginning... Was told I left lines.💯🤷 The split had me bamboozled.
@pierobernini59643 жыл бұрын
Keep extra fluid and hoses for plow and truck, in backseat or tool box.
@mikekrzesowiak79445 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, super helpful.
@jaysontalton86566 жыл бұрын
The snow in West Bloomfield started to melt
@thewhiteknight026 жыл бұрын
LOGS! Accurate logs. More important than doing the work. Don’t send them your logs. Just put the date of service.
@bsleppy2926 Жыл бұрын
We put date of service, snow totals, drifts etc. (we charge more every 2”) plus salt if needed. A booster pack with air compressor is a good idea with hoses and hydraulic fluid and antifreeze. Keep your grill and radiator clear and clean. Get a strobe and performance exhaust for safety!
@theehgroup70066 жыл бұрын
I just damaged my bumper in my last hour of 14 hours plowing by being tired and not alert and going kinda fast wanting to get home. Also always keep your windows clean. I’m so frustrated at myself. Luckily I got a new bumper for $450 a junkyard today. I’ll put it on myself when it warms up. New ones where $700 on eBay
@Wise_Wandering_Family6 жыл бұрын
I’m right there with the getting sleep. I had once been up n going for just over 15 hours was on the last parking lot and I feel asleep with the blade down. I don’t know how fast the truck was going when I get the curb but it was hard enough that I cracked the windshield and gashed my head open.
@michaelobrien82245 жыл бұрын
Number one tip. Don’t plow residential. There is no money in residential. Turn off your phone when trying to sleep. If you spread salt on your log record both air and surface temperature it will help you from going to court.
@masonpelkington94125 жыл бұрын
Also dont leave your plow if you have a V open and up like you did...wears out the springs
@Zraupp106 жыл бұрын
8 hours up, 3- 4 hours sleep, 8 Hours up, 3-4 Hours sleep. Keep low number of contracts, One community/gated subdivision is nice (if u get a good contract) Money is good on the 14/18/20 Hour days but is it worth getting Killed over ?
@JOHNSTIER236 жыл бұрын
Dry runs always safe your ass
@petrshandyman45936 жыл бұрын
Great advice Brian.
@oldschool56926 жыл бұрын
Great tips .. thank you Brian .. you are learning the trade very fast .. I would like to add that drivers need to be extremely careful when they are backing up also, putting weight in the truck's bed really help plowing and not slipping.
@Zachr-np8pc6 жыл бұрын
I don't have any time mistakes but I do have a snowblower mistake I'd share with you I ran over newspaper one time and I never could get it started back up I guess I should expect the driveway next time
@AR-gp4eu5 жыл бұрын
Happens all the time at my shop. Plow trucks roll in top-three hours after open of business. Drives me bonkers!!!
@brandonfoster50286 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about the financial aspect of lawn maintenance
@BriansLawnMaintenance6 жыл бұрын
Specific topic?
@troyschultz29016 жыл бұрын
Everything Would benefit all of us
@minnesotaoutdooradventures41736 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@commentingonshit5 жыл бұрын
Been running a 20 hour route for a few years as a Sub, this year should be around 8-10 doing my own accounts plus i will be making more than i was in those 20 hours!
@paulbrooke85826 жыл бұрын
Have fun
@justinsnell22162 жыл бұрын
Chiz we do 24-36 hours and shoveling for all biz and residential areas. 65+. Wtf. I need more help.lol
@patefarms35726 жыл бұрын
Don’t have to worry about plowing I live in Alabama
@thomassoltis58626 жыл бұрын
Great video brother keep up the awesome work
@Nick-gi6ym4 жыл бұрын
# 9 is really true! Thanks
@nightwarf11613 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, I really enjoyed you video it helped my business called connors conductary plowing and now I make 1.9 mill a year all bc of you thanks
@tymcclendon94143 жыл бұрын
Brian’s burner....is that you? 👀
@derrickperrin68576 жыл бұрын
Great video
@lawngevityvictoria7 ай бұрын
hey brian loves your vids, JW do you think a 250 is the minimum size truck to get or could you get away with using an f150?