Popular Post B MACK Posted August 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2016 Here is a photo of the truck and pup I was driving in 2008. I dumped off my two boxes of asphalt and stopped on top of Logan Pass. We hauled from our plant in Kalispell. Went in the park at West Glacier, up the "going to the sun road" over Logan Pass and back down the east side to the Big Drift area. Was able to make a big "U ey" , then back up 3/4 mile to the paver. 16 1/2 tons in each box. 104,000 gross. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 On 8/21/2016 at 11:59 AM, B MACK said: Here is a photo of the truck and pup I was driving in 2008. I dumped off my two boxes of asphalt and stopped on top of Logan Pass. We hauled from our plant in Kalispell. Went in the park at West Glacier, up the "going to the sun road" over Logan Pass and back down the east side to the Big Drift area. Was able to make a big "U ey" , then back up 3/4 mile to the paver. 16 1/2 tons in each box. 104,000 gross. damn you get to play in all the fun places 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-342961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Wow that would have been an awesome office view for sure. Looks like that combo would be difficult to get turned around in a tight area. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-342964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Good example of the transfer dumps discussion in another thread. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-342967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Quote Went in the park at West Glacier, up the "going to the sun road" over Logan Pass and back down the east side to the Big Drift area. Makes me ashamed to admit I was nervous driving a pick up over the Going to the sun road. When we were there they had several portions of the road own to one lane while they were working on it. Unfortunately we were there on 7/3/09 and the complete road did not open for the season until the next day when we were already headed to Banff. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-342983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Beautiful scenery and the nice picture. And it's also nice when you're able to catch up a moment to enjoy while at work. How it was possible to load the same weight in both boxes? They look of different sizes and ride on different wheel setup. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-342997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktech689 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I got chased down a hill by a grizzly bear at that park in the late 70's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-343000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B MACK Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 On 8/21/2016 at 10:28 AM, Vladislav said: Beautiful scenery and the nice picture. And it's also nice when you're able to catch up a moment to enjoy while at work. How it was possible to load the same weight in both boxes? They look of different sizes and ride on different wheel setup. We would fudge a little on the weight. I could be just over 16 1/2 on truck and just over 16 on the pup. The company always played that "tolerance" game. When I would stretch the tongue out the additional 6 feet , usually GVW would let it go. I have some other picts from haulin up there, I'll see if I can find them. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-343263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B MACK Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 I scanned some of my other photos from haulin in Glacier Park. That was a FUN day of trucking. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-348208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 excellent thanks for sharing....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-348303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Did you ever have a four wheeler try to come over behind you when you passed him in the left lane, thinking you were a tandem dump?, not seeing the trailer tongue? That just occurred to me as the tongue is so low! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-350726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 31 minutes ago, BillyT said: Did you ever have a four wheeler try to come over behind you when you passed him in the left lane, thinking you were a tandem dump?, not seeing the trailer tongue? That just occurred to me as the tongue is so low! I have seen that scene several times over the years in california . never seen the moment it happened but very shortly after Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-350736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 11 hours ago, BillyT said: Did you ever have a four wheeler try to come over behind you when you passed him in the left lane, thinking you were a tandem dump?, not seeing the trailer tongue? That just occurred to me as the tongue is so low! i have had that happen to me here in joisey with the low boy!! the idjiots see the tractor, but do not see the 8 foot wide X 40 foot long trailer and drive into the side of the trailer. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-350797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fxfymn Posted November 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2016 Quote i have had that happen to me here in joisey with the low boy!! the idjiots see the tractor, but do not see the 8 foot wide X 40 foot long trailer and drive into the side of the trailer. Thank you; I may not stop laughing all day. Proving one of my favorite sayings (as a firefighter) "Thank god for stupid people or I wouldn't have a nice house." 3 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-350801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 TJC, Did it scratch the trailer? 15 hours ago, carlotpilot said: I have seen that scene several times over the years in california . never seen the moment it happened but very shortly after California is a special place,nice scenery tho😁 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-350816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I had a young lady fall asleep and "polish up" the door of her Honda on my trailer tires! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-350817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, BillyT said: TJC, Did it scratch the trailer? actually, yes it did, and pissed me off too, because we had just got the trailer back a week before from getting painted. that dang mercedes bounced between the trailer and concrete barrier around 6 times before she turned and wedged in between the wall and trailer destroying the car and ripping the paint off the trailer. but her insurance company paid for a gallon of paint so we could reshoot it. 2 months later another idjiot in a caddoolak tried passing me on the right. on a right turn off ramp. because she did not see the 8 blinking lights on the back of the trailer, front fender and rear end of the tractor, or the 4 blinking lights on the side of the trailer. i turned that caddoolak into a pile of scrap metal too, and had to repaint the passenger side of the trailer. Edited November 3, 2016 by tjc transport Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46505-glacier-national-park/#findComment-350830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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