{"id":1581,"date":"2021-06-07T09:10:24","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T16:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftvproductionhandbook.lmu.build\/?p=1581"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:45:32","slug":"production-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sftvproductionhandbook.lmu.build\/index.php\/2021\/06\/07\/production-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color:#ab0c2f\" class=\"tadv-color\">SAFETY AND RENTALS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the Production Safety Program, <strong>it is strongly recommended that all SFTV students working on productions receive the Truck Loading Safety Badge<\/strong> (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/sftvproductionhandbook.lmu.build\/index.php\/2021\/06\/16\/safety-badges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safety Badge<\/a> section of this handbook). This is especially important for Grips and Gaffers who will be loading trucks.&nbsp;<strong>It is mandatory for all students working in Camera, Grip and Electric, and Sound on set<\/strong> to receive this badge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan on getting carts, you must get a truck with a lift gate.&nbsp;Carts DO NOT fit on UHAUL trucks with ramps. L&amp;G will not let you leave with carts if your truck cannot properly accommodate carts. There will be a fine if L&amp;G has to remove carts from your order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t be pennywise and pound-foolish and try to pack your family or friend\u2019s SUV. It is dangerous to you, the vehicle and the equipment. Trucks with lift gates are relatively cheap (around $180\/day) and will save you and your crew a lot of time and possible injury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color:#ab0c2f\" class=\"tadv-color\">INSURANCE&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LMU\u2019s insurance&nbsp;<strong>does not cover your production truck.&nbsp;<\/strong>We highly recommend you purchase the insurance from the rental company. This will save you money if there is an insurance claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In California,&nbsp;<strong>all drivers must have Liability Insurance<\/strong>.&nbsp;You&nbsp;may provide it through&nbsp;your own personal auto insurance or purchase it from the rental&nbsp;company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular truck rental companies that&nbsp;students&nbsp;use is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avonrents.com\/studio-rental\/\">Avon Truck Rentals.<\/a> They have been very supportive of SFTV and offer student discounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many rental companies will have specific exclusions on coverage(s),&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;overhead damage as a result of low clearance. Make sure you understand exactly what is and&nbsp;is NOT covered for before you arrive to rent the&nbsp;vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#ab0c2f\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>WHO\u2019S DRIVING?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure that the person who is actually going to be driving the truck is listed on the insurance and rental agreement and that they have a valid driver\u2019s license. Do not let any unauthorized driver operate the vehicle &#8211;&nbsp;EVER.&nbsp;Confirm with the rental company on how to properly add or change a&nbsp;driver.&nbsp;If&nbsp;possible,&nbsp; have someone with truck driving experience assist&nbsp;you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#ab0c2f\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>LOADING AND&nbsp;UNLOADING<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loading a truck requires some thought and planning. Everything has to go in a certain&nbsp;way.&nbsp;The reason for this is that you have to be able to work off of the truck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contents of the truck may shift during travel. Open all doors slowly to avoid&nbsp;being hit by equipment tumbling&nbsp;out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lift gate should be operated by only one person. The operator should give a verbal warning, \u201cgoing up\u201d and \u201cgoing down.\u201d Crew not operating the lift gate should&nbsp;stand well clear of the&nbsp;lift.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use truck shelves and racks and ratchet straps to tie off equipment.&nbsp;Avon,&nbsp;for&nbsp;example, has shelving available for their trucks \u2013 use them. Ratchet straps are available for the Lighting &amp; Grip department. Notify them of your intent to use a truck and they will provide those.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#ab0c2f\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>DRIVING<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever possible &#8211; and it is highly recommended &#8211; have someone drive with&nbsp;you. They can assist you with visibility and clearance. This is especially important when changing lanes, parking or driving in a tight&nbsp;space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drive slow and take extra precaution. Always allow considerable extra travel time.&nbsp;Driving a truck will take longer than you&nbsp;expected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Familiarize yourself with the route you will be taking. Be aware that some freeways re- strict trucks by size and weight. Check with your GPS to confirm you are requesting truck&nbsp;routes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your load is properly secured and evenly&nbsp;distributed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucks&nbsp;are taller and wider than the vehicles most people are used to driving. Make&nbsp;sure you have proper clearance at all times &#8211; if you want to avoid costly damage to the roof and sides of the&nbsp;truck. <strong>Overhead damage is usually NOT covered by insurance purchased from the rental&nbsp;agency.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" data-attachment-id=\"1587\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sftvproductionhandbook.lmu.build\/index.php\/2021\/06\/07\/production-trucks\/image-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sftvproductionhandbook.lmu.build\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image.png?fit=1600%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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bump?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This truck damage occurred on a recent student film because the driver did not pay attention to the tree branches. This cost the student filmmaker $5,500.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the height and width of the vehicle is not indicated on the truck, be sure to get&nbsp;this information from your rental agent or measure it&nbsp;yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always use your turn signals and make sure to signal well in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Avoid&nbsp;making&nbsp;sudden stops or abrupt lane changes and obey all traffic signs and&nbsp;lights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucks&nbsp;don\u2019t accelerate as fast as cars. Be aware of this when you attempt to change lanes. Additionally, sudden movements can cause your load to shift &#8211; damaging the items &#8211; for which you will have to&nbsp;pay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving uphill (especially with a full load) will be&nbsp;slow.&nbsp;When appropriate, use \u201ctruck- only\u201d lanes; otherwise, stay in the right&nbsp;lane.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recommended maximum speed for a loaded truck is 45 mph. Do not attempt to&nbsp;pass a vehicle moving faster than 40 mph. Never pass on hills or&nbsp;curves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucks&nbsp;weigh&nbsp;three&nbsp;to&nbsp;ten&nbsp;times&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;cars&nbsp;and&nbsp;must&nbsp;have&nbsp;more&nbsp;time&nbsp;and&nbsp; room&nbsp;to&nbsp;stop.&nbsp;You&nbsp;must begin braking&nbsp;sooner,&nbsp;particularly when you have a&nbsp;load.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the hand brake (or emergency brake) every time you park.&nbsp;Turn&nbsp;the wheels away from the curb when parking with the truck faced uphill. When parking with the&nbsp;truck faced downhill, turn the wheels in toward the&nbsp;curb.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#ab0c2f\"><strong>PARKING OVERNIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When parking your rental truck or van overnight you must park on private property in a secure, well lit area. Do not park on the street. Pad lock your rental and safely back the vehicle close to a wall so the lift gate is inaccessible. <strong>DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER A PARKING GARAGE WITHOUT KNOWING IF YOUR TRUCK WILL COMFORTABLY FIT. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your camera and lenses should NEVER be stored overnight in your production truck. Camera and lenses should be taken home EACH NIGHT by the DP and stored in a secured home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safest place to park your production truck is at LMU in the Hannon Lot near the Loyola Boulevard entrance. Drive to the edge of the lot near the trees that border 80th street and safely back your truck into a spot. Weekend parking is free starting at 8:00 PM on Friday. 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