![]() ![]() They have a long history of selling high-quality vehicles and they aren’t going to throw that away on making a few bucks selling a lemon. Peterbilt really stands behind the quality of their trucks. They have beat out the other manufacturers because their trucks stay on the road longer and in the long run, save the truck owner some money. Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks have been leading in the marketplace because they are providing a quality truck and dependable service. They claimed delivery overnight for any meat load less than 1500 miles. at one time, they had trucks that averaged over 100 MPH, also known as triple digit trucks. LOL, it is called the Monfort lane, from the Monfort meat company of Greeley Colorado. For example, a trucker may need to secure special endorsements or certificates to haul sheep or hogs. Drivers must also obtain certification for specific animals they transport. How do you start hauling cattle?įirst, livestock haulers must maintain valid certifications including a Class A commercial driving permit. ![]() A 43-foot semi can handle at least 15 cattle of the same weight, with a 28-foot semi capable of taking on seven or eight similar cattle. On average, a 53-foot semi trailer can load a maximum of 23 cattle, each weighing 1,200 pounds. Livestock hauling rates and pay can vary, depending on size of load, company you work for, and other factors. The rule dictates livestock - poultry is exempt - can only be on a truck for 28 hours, at which point they must be off-loaded and provided with food, water and at least 5 hours of rest.Īccording to their numbers, livestock drivers can expect to make around $61,000 per year (October, 2016). USDA has revised its “ 28-hour rule” for livestock transportation to apply to trucks as well as trains. Some livestock haulers train to carry high-value livestock such as show horses. Some common loads are pigs, goats, sheep, and even bees. What do bull haulers do?Ĭattle do make up the largest part of the livestock transportation industry, but livestock haulers can carry anything that is live freight. Dry thoroughly and store them in a sealed container. Allow them to absorb the liquid for at least 24 hours. You only need to soak the wooden sticks in your favorite liquor or flavoring. Making flavored toothpicks is easy and doesn’t require spending too much on the ingredients and materials. Mostly done by owner-operators, and it’s just to stand out, mostly. Some trucks add lights to give them a “big rig” look. Why do cattle trucks have so many lights?ĭepartment of transportation requirement to have so many lights on a truck up to a GVW. On the plus side the long wheelbase makes for a nice smooth ride that just soaks up the miles. ![]() The cab doors are small and the cab is narrow, visibility is so so. They are not the most fuel efficient nor do the turn very well either. These are typically known as “triple digit trucks” for a reason. Most cattle trucks are run by owner operators. When these guys go “hammer down” they mean it, reaching speeds of 110-120 mph. They are typically equipped with punched out 450 horsepower engines, or larger, and with 18 speed overdrive transmissions. They do tend to drive faster due to time constraints as to how long they can have livestock in the truck, and since the majority are owner/operators, they do tend to have nicer trucks than the run of the mill freight hauler…but not ‘always’.
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