Lorne Schrock has a unique title for a shed hauler.
He’s called the “sanity distributor” for Edifice, a portable structure builder in New Mexico.
To deliver the company’s structures, Schrock drives a 2003 Kenworth W900L.
“This truck is very stable when pulling large buildings,” he shares. “With the long distances we tend to travel, and the many interstate highways traveled, the longevity and endurance is much better than a smaller truck.”
For a trailer, Schrock uses a 26-foot Pine Hill with bumper pull. He says he prefers the bumper hitch over a gooseneck/5th wheel because of maneuverability.
“My turning radius is much smaller as well allowing me to get into much tighter streets and homes,” he says.
On-site, Schrock uses a Mule, manufactured by Cardinal, to move structures. He also uses a handyman jack, a 4-foot crowbar, a 2-inch steel pipe, and dish soap to move sheds into place.
“I like the big truck,” Schrock says. “With large buildings and at times decent hills to climb, there is nothing like a big truck for stability and power. We have had very little trouble with repairs and breakdowns.
“And if I can’t fit my truck in the yard, or there’s a possibility of getting stuck, that’s why I have the Mule. A good Mule operator can make short work of setting a building in a tight spot.”
He adds that customers often like the truck, too.
“A nice clean good-looking truck sets a standard that customers can appreciate,” shares Schrock, adding that customer thoughts on the delivery process can be found in the reviews on GoWithEdifice.com.
“I learn new tricks every day,” points out Schrock. “A person has to be open to thinking outside the box and constantly drawing on past experiences of what worked and what didn’t turn out well.
“It isn’t for the faint of heart.”
