A tipper truck has a tipper body on its rear. These trucks are used in and around construction worksites, helping to complete construction projects safely, quickly, and efficiently. The primary job of a tipper is to lift and carry loose building materials in bulk, such as construction aggregate, asphalt, gravel, dirt, sand, grain, wood chips, and snow. 

To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment, every tipper truck operator must remember the following points: 

Loading operation 

If a trailer is not connected to the tractor, you should not load it with cargo. This may result in the vehicle overturning. 

Even load 

Weight distribution is the most important thing to remember when operating a tipper truck. When filling the tipper’s body, ensure it is evenly filled so the vehicle does not overturn. During truck sales, buy a tipper with the right payload capacity. 

Unloading 

Before unloading the materials from inside the tipper truck, you need to make sure that the tractor is firmly grounded and that the tractor and trailer are aligned perfectly. 

Elevating the body 

Take your time with operating a tipper truck. Before elevating the tipper’s body into the air, you must ensure it does not encounter obstructions like overhead power lines or trees. Also, the semi-trailer pneumatic suspension should have a lowered air suspension. 

Unloading the cargo 

After checking everything, it is time to unload the cargo. While you are unloading, ensure the process is done in one fluid motion. Do not drive forward or jerk the body when the tipper is in a lifted position. If the load is blocked and cannot be unloaded, you might need to manually unload the cargo or check the reason behind the blockage. 

Lower the body slowly 

Once the tipper has tipped all the materials, it is time to lower the tipper body. You must not drive around with the tipper elevated in the air, as this might impact the vehicle’s stability. If you are going to operate a tipper truck for the first time, it is recommended that you talk to experts who have driven this vehicle before.  

Before operating it, you need to inspect a few things: check the quick-release couplings, inspect the hose connecting the cylinder to the hydraulic system, assess the vehicle brackets, lubricate the pivot points that fix the brackets, and inspect the hydraulic system's oil levels. 

Advantages 

Tipper trucks are robust vehicles that simplify your work around construction sites. You can also use this truck to transport gardening equipment or waste. You can automatically unload the cargo while seated in the driver’s seat at the desired location. 

Conclusion 

Tipper trucks save you manpower effort. You need not break a sweat when using tippers for construction purposes. Their agile manoeuvrability ensures you face no problems driving them around difficult terrains and construction sites. You can unload the materials without manual operations.