Question: is it ok to put on a dump truck 17 foot bed (1/2/2008)
Response: Sure. In PA, a forklift and/or loading dock is available. In NJ, a forklift would be needed to move the two skids up the driveway. The biggest problem is the weight of the slate. The stone is heavy, ranging from 4.3 - 4.5 lbs each for the size needed. I assumed a worst case scenario of 4.5 lbs. Yet, the weight will be probably a little less than the 4335 lbs due to the car runs, a round trip of 240 miles of which 10 would be needed due to the weight limitations, of the slate until it can be transported to NJ. With the volume, I think a truck makes sense, depending on the cost. I cut the mileage in half because the orgin would be from Slatington, PA. The Quarry is on a mountain and has a steep incline. Hence, the ability to downshift as well as good brakes are important. Also, the Quarry is open weekdays only from 7 am - 4 pm, E.S.T. Thanks for your question and initial interest. Feel free to ask more, if you like. (1/3/2008)
Response: so do you think a triaxle would be able to pick up there? and also i need to have my own fork lift on other end right? (1/3/2008)
Response: > I picked up another 100 slate today, meaning approx. 433 lbs have been deducted from the 4335 lbs. As long as your vehicle can handle the weight load, any vehicle is fine.
> Yes, you need your own fork lift at the destination end or access to one. If it helps, Tenafly is very close to Manhattan, approx. 5 mi north of the George Washington Bridge on the Palisades (rock strata or NJ bank of the Hudson River). (1/3/2008)
Response: im sorry just figured it out for my tri axle to do the job it would cost me $301 in fuel alone better go with the cheaper guy so sorry ccc (1/3/2008)
Response: I understand. Yesterday, oil hit $100/barrel and there seems no end in sight. The Govt has no interest in stopping this trend, making more than the oil distributors and gasoline stations, since it is making a killing in collecting unearned tax revenue, hitting the little guy the hardest. I'm in NJ where gas is "cheap" and paid $2.899/gal tonight. Diesel fuel typically is more, but the diesel engine efficiency is better. Thanks for letting me know. Maybe another time we can connect? Take care. (1/4/2008)
Response: thanks for understanding if i had a littler truck it would help too i wish i could help out plus im all the way in harrisburg pa maybe next time (1/5/2008)
Question: How is this being loaded? Is it palletized? (1/2/2008)
Response: The slate pieces will be on 2 skids. The men at the Quarry have a forklift, as well as a loading dock, if needed. You would enter the Quarry entrance, bearing to your left, going up the incline. The second building to your right is the main office or you can ask one of the guys. The two men who command the office will have their men load the truck, which could be flatbed or other. The load is stone and, hence, it is heavy. Oh, the Quarry is on a mountain, which has steep inclines to and from it. I downshift as well as brake in my standard transmission vehicle. It is a relatively straight commute. The problem is more on the other end, I assume. A forklift will be needed to put the skids at the top of the driveway, as the skids are too heavy to lift manually. Thank you for your question and intial interest. (1/3/2008)
Question: will this be packed on a pallett or more then one,can sat pick up and deliver due ,can this be loaded on a roll back and slid off the truck (1/4/2008)
Response: Sorry, forgot to answer initial concern. The slate will be placed onto two skids. The total 12x16" roof slate is 720 pieces, half on each skid. I assume the Quarry will place these on the skid for you, since they do this for other truckers picking up slate. The thickness of the slate is on the order of millimeters, less than 1/8 inch, but it varies from piece to piece because they are hand cut. No slate piece is the same as any other slate piece. Slate is quite strong when standing on its edge and much weaker laid flat, where it is prone to breakage and fissures initiating and growing. Real slaters always pack/stack slate on its side for this reason, the physics of the stone.
Hope this helps. (1/4/2008)