Cement Mixer

Also known as concrete trucks, cement trucks have a drum on the top of the truck which holds concrete. They mix concrete in the drum with sharp blades to prevent the concrete from turning hard.

In 1916 Stephan Stepanian filed the first patent application for a cement/concrete truck. Cement trucks generally weigh between 9,070 – 13, 600 kg (20,000 – 30,000 pounds).

Cement trucks carry approximately 18,100 kg (40,200 pounds) of concrete. Most of the time, concrete needs to be delivered from a cement truck 90 minutes after been loaded in the truck.

Cement trucks typically have a steel barrel, but some new trucks use fiberglass.

What are their Capabilities?

Cement mixing trucks move slower than speed limits when traveling down roads because of their weight. To handle heavy loads, they are modified to meet the demand of specific applications. Drums can be smaller or larger depending on their use.

Driving a Cement Truck

A cement truck requires special training and a CDL license in order to drive and operate. They fall into Class 8, Heavy Duty, commercial trucks that can haul over 40,000 pounds of concrete.

Because newer modern engines and transmissions and safety features have improved over the past several years, these trucks have become easier to drive and operate.