FibroManiac

I’ve read that self driving trucks are something that open pit and underground mine companies really want. How long do you think it will be before it’s a reality?

I used to run Cat D8s for my dad’s business years ago during summers. It was such a rush as a teenager to wield that kind of power. Can’t imagine your truck. D8 was about 100,000 lbs fully tricked out. How much do one of your trucks weigh?

Is there a difference in how much they fill the bed when it is dry out compared to when raining? I imagine that could make quite a difference in weight for the same volume.

OMG, that picture of the dozer in the bed is awesome. I wondered how one would compare to your truck. Damn, D11 is a monster! I’ve only seen them in pics. East coast, so not much use for one here. D8 with KG blade and ripper tooth was as good as it got for me. Knocking down trees was a blast.

It sounds like you have a good career plan. That’s awesome, especially for someone young. Good for you man. I’ve been in IT for some time now. Miss being outdoors sometimes though. I read about so many miners in Ohio and West Virginia that think all they can do is mine coal and they have no plan B. They’ve been institutionalized by the politicians to think that’s all they know how to do. They deserve better than that.

Best of luck and thanks for AMA.

Occasional cigar is cool, but please resist the cigs. I watched my granddad and my dad slowly die of emphysema. Mom showing signs now. It’s a shitty and senseless fucking way to die...and for family to helplessly watch. I’ve been quit for 25 years now. Stay thirsty my friend, but stay off the cigs.