A normal week starts at the assigned terminal or yard with pre-trip inspection, review of dispatch instructions, and confirmation of the day’s transfer schedule. Drivers receive initial assignments but must stay flexible as sequences adjust based on facility volume and traffic.
Throughout the shift drivers move between transfer stations and disposal sites. Activities include facility check-in, scale procedures, waiting for loading instructions, securing loads, and completing documentation before departure. Dispatch redirects as needed when stations experience backups or disposal capacity changes.
Shifts end with return of equipment to the yard, reporting of any maintenance issues through the ELD, and completion of required logs. The focus remains on completed transfer cycles rather than fixed mileage.