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  1. J

    WTB: rear mount bucket truck

    I would seriously consider at least pricing a new unit.
  2. J

    CDL Requirements

    Also, in MA you are only required to have a DOT number if you have trucks over 10k lbs that leave the state. Simple solution to a lot of problems, don't leave the state. When we have had to we just purchased day passes.
  3. J

    CDL Requirements

    We have been pulled over 5 or 6 times by MA DOT in the last 12 months. Never heard mention of this. Honestly I hear about different shit like this often. My response is, when they start to enforce it we will start to adhere to it. It's already a full time job keeping our trucks and employees on...
  4. J

    which chainsaw pants?

    Everyone will be issued pants from climbers to groundies, crane operator etc. At one point or another everyone picks up a saw and Id like to have the same for everyone to create a volume discount when ordering if possible.....
  5. J

    Anyone try and keep their trucks out of the salt?

    Keeping trucks out of the salt is not an option for us working through the winter. Its just inevitable. I have developed a great relationship with a local detail shop. Twice a year all the trucks get cleaned inside and out including waxed which really helps! After they are done in the fall...
  6. J

    which chainsaw pants?

    Im tired of the battle of the chaps! Ive sat down with my employees and it looks like I will be issuing chainsaw pants to everyone. So to everyone who has been using them (a lot)! What company would you recommend for hard use (couple of my guys really wear hard on clothes). And how many...
  7. J

    Log or Chip Boiler?

    We have an outdoor wood boiler. To be honest its a PITA. The new units are super sensitive so wood really needs to be bone dry. Our shop is at a separate location than my home as well so it means two trips a day when we aren't working. Im hearing lots of positive things about the chip...
  8. J

    Which to choose? Mini Skid Steer

    Its the only way to do crane work IMO if you dont have a grapple chipper. With our bigger chipper and chip truck typically we can get away with a 3 man crane crew when we need to. We always have a mini on every job!
  9. J

    Grapple Truck Advice

    $30k will buy you a nice used grapple than you just need another 50 or so for the truck Really not kidding though.
  10. J

    Employee Equipment

    We could, should and probably will put some kind of system in place regardless of who owns the gear. Part of the problem is that most of our gear stays in the trucks. This can create chaos when sometimes crews switch trucks. For a while we were unloading everything daily but its super time...
  11. J

    Employee Equipment

    If Im providing an allocated amount of money for PPE than Im providing it. Its not about not wanting to pay for the equipment its about making employees accountable for their own gear.
  12. J

    Employee Equipment

    I was actually really thinking about this lately..... I feel like I try hard to keep tabs on gear but I can't all of the time. Im curious if anyone allocates a certain hourly, weekly, monthly etc. monetary value to cover employees having all of their own climbing gear. Im talking about...
  13. J

    ISO Chip truck with Kboom/log loader

    I wouldn't buy another truck from Timberland, unless they have changed their business practices and actually do what they say now? Spent 90k there and was treated like an a$$hole.
  14. J

    Jonsered 2172 Sold

    Rons Husqvarna in Townsend VT. Just looked at the slip as my brother picked up a couple saws there last week. $780- plus tax for the 372 with bar and chain.
  15. J

    Subbing out cleanup

    We call this a "drop and leave" Put trees or pruned branches on the ground and make sure they aren't blocking right of ways etc. and peace out! If you are subbing it out than technically its still your responsibility and will likely still produce headaches. All or nothing for us. Very...
  16. J

    Jonsered 2172 Sold

    Great saw but just as an FYI, you can buy a new 372 close to here for under $800- with bar and chain. Good luck with the sale.
  17. J

    Bucket truck question

    Sounds right. 20 yrs came to mind but it could be 25.
  18. J

    Only experienced need apply

    Where did I state that we are not safety oriented? Or that we don't continue to promote safety? Why does my questioning your protocol make me reckless? Maybe it would have been beneficial if you stated how safety oriented your company is in your ad.
  19. J

    TCIA Accreditation

    Kudos on the fantastic achievement! Id love to hear more about the process. Only one other company anywhere near us in accredited and though I don't think its a massive selling point in our market, I do feel like it may be very beneficial to our company as a whole.
  20. J

    Dealing with employee lateness / Calling out of work

    A lot of good ideas here. I struggled with this a lot when I first went into biz as it seemed that at that point I attracted a lot more young green guys. I don't like tardiness or call outs, actually I hate it. It can really raise havoc on a smaller company and makes life for whomever is...

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