How to HOOK a set of DOUBLE TRAILERS!

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How to hook a set of double trailers? If it's done properly it shouldn't take long or be too difficult. Some of the most important things to do while hooking a set is making sure you are perfectly aligned before dropping your dolly or hooking.
So important things to remember while hooking your set of doubles one never yank or pull on equipment because you could call yourself an injury. Also make sure you're hooking up your service and emergency air in line so that you will have breaks while driving. Also make sure you do wind up that landing gear and that penile Hook is truly hooked!
Hopefully you find this helpful and you can learn a few tips or tricks yourself to make it easier to hook your set of doubles!
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@chrisced007 5 лет назад

I got my career starting driving truck for a FedEx Ground contractor. Teamed for 2 years and ended up finding a local job pulling doubles. Just got tired of teaming and being out for 5-6 days. FedEx is the only company that I know that uses airbags on their dollys and trailers along with a parking break. I always waited for the dolly to air up first than back underneath of the trailer. The place I'm at now use all spring ride trailers and dollys. Have to prop something underneath the tire or dolly crank wheel to chalk it in place.

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

We are so blessed that our contractor works with us. Right now we are 2-3 days a week and run 10-18 weeks straight for peak. We both had worked for Conway now XPO prior. The stress is so much less at FedEx. We both live the air ride everything. Does make things smooth!

@mrdx777 3 года назад

When lining up doubles to hook them, just remember, it's all about the tires. If the tires are lined up, you're good to go.

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Generally speaking yes.

@lexluthor2988 3 года назад

Just got my Class A wish me luck 🙏

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Many blessings amd best of luck! We cover alot of content to make living on the road and starting the trucking lifestyle a little easier. We hope it helps you in your new adventure!

@lexluthor2988 3 года назад

It sure will, I plan to travel all 48 states

@eksine 3 года назад

this makes me feel better because I'm not that strong and if you can do it I should be able to do it even with my injured shoulder I've had for years, I hope

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

My right shoulder is bad so I can understand. When hooking the dolly legs, good form and line up of equipment is key! You can do this

@eksine 3 года назад

@@SimpleLivin thanks

@samben6805 2 года назад

Best FedEx driver

@BlacklistOne559 3 года назад

This is ideal, just started a week and a half ago. Problems i run into: trailers are too close so i can't lower the trailer, have to ask the yard dog to move it. Too tight so i have to drop my second trailer, my dolly then hook up. Can't find the trailers sometimes, especially empties. People keep taking them so i have to find new ones sometimes. Had it where the dolly was red tagged so i had to find another one and hook up all over again lol. Just to name a few but i'm trying to get better everyday, i like the job and i'm patient so theres that at least. This video helped me by the way, never hooked up before i even got the job so thanks a lot!

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

So glad this video was helpful. Yes I got the perfect set when it was time to make the video but that doesn't offen happen. Keep the positive attitude. With time you will learnore tricks to the trade. I (Angela) have been driving amd hooking doubles for 13 years. It takes time. The first year isn't the can be frustrating to say the least. Always take you time. Never rush amd most importantly stay safe amd enjoy the adventures!

@edwardxyz4223 2 года назад

My suggestion just started driving 5 months current. When you can't crank the trailer you could always drag it out.. but thats only if it's low enough to connect.

@BlacklistOne559 2 года назад

Only problems I run into now: something wrong with the trailers to where it won’t pass at the inspection check or dolly problems (leaking air, lights etc.) They finally updated it to where you can locate your trailers through the app. And even dispatch yourself 😄.

@255-southcarolina8 4 года назад

Been hooking them up for a long time if I'm not mistaken you forgot the latch Dolly latch

@255-southcarolina8 4 года назад

Your dolly latch

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Hmmmm I think you are mistaken.

@mrontherun6311 2 года назад

@@SimpleLivin lol

@brianjones6893 2 года назад

You are definitely mistaken. The dolly latch on this pup, unlocks at the top and the bottom of the latch kicks out over the pintle eye.....on your tractor the dolly latch closes over the top, as well as some pup styles....so she is good to go here brother.

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Thanks for the love and support! I do appreciate it sir. Many blessings

@Ind5911 3 года назад

Kicking your tires is not right way, use a hammer, check all lug nuts, check hub seal, go under the trailer and check brake chambers, air lines, drums, pads, frame, cross members! There's lot to do before you even move your trailer!

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

This was a hooking basic video. I cover all of thay information in the pre trip inspection video. Seems as though you think I'm a rookie driver... far from it! Over a million miles accident free, company and state rodeo top 3 placement. Thanks for trying to tell me how to do a job I'm experience and above average in. Much love

@judahmartinez8552 4 года назад

Oh my goodness I didn't know fed ex grounds could afford supermodels. Ha! Thanks for posting

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Lol well thanks for the compliment and love!

@StogieMeditation Месяц назад

I got fired and sabotaged from Red Bone Trucking in Utah being too proficient with this. They cited "Driver returned tractor with a blown tire and not alerting company". Everyone reading this knows that's impossible not to hear, AND I do POST-trip inspections with pictures. They called me a liar, even though I had my own pictures. I had 5 trailer swaps per shift on a FedEx route. They changed my shift 3 times because they "couldn't quantity paying me getting those stops done in 5 hours, and would place me as part time" if I couldn't make it stretch to 9-10 hours when I was on SALARY. Red Bone Trucking in North Salt Lake Utah is full of snakes. The safety guy will sabotage you if you can swap a trailer easier than what this video shows to protect the old-timers/obese drivers that milk the clock.

@tasialo23 2 года назад

So glad I came across your video. I start next week with Sysco and was really nervous about doubles. Thanks💗

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Congratulations on your new adventures!! If there is anyway we can help dont hesitate to ask questions! We are all here to show each other love! Many blessings!

@galinafreund3303 3 года назад

Amazing video. Been pulling 53' trailers so far and always wondered how to hook up 2 trailers. Again, Amazing video. Thank you

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Thank you for your kindness and love. I got lucky when it made this video. Everything was easy, side by side and on flat ground. Its definitely not always this easy. Stay safe and may God bless you.

@galinafreund3303 3 года назад

@@SimpleLivin Thank you. May god bless you and your husband as well. Stay safe out there.

@mbekka1 4 года назад

Great job , thanks I’m interested in doubles and triple just passed all my endorsements last week got some offers

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

CONGRATULATIONS! Take your time amd stay safe. Many Blessings to whatever God has in store for you.

@BlueJDMMR2 3 года назад

Thx for this it's been taking me a long time to hook up dollys inspite of training and this is a beautiful refresher thatll save me a lot of time

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

You are so welcome! With time you will get better and faster. Remember to take your time, its not a race. Be safe and many blessings

@z-reviews3706 2 года назад

I taught myself how to back my dolly rather than spot it all the time. Takes some practice but definitely doable just as long as you are safe about it. Saves your back big time having to only lift the dolly once.

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Absolutely agreed! We both can back the dolly a bit but unfortunately the yard is typically very congested and not enough space to do so safely.

@alfonsocasillas7290 5 лет назад

Great video but on the last trailer you should’ve checked the air Air had gone through the whole system by opening Air Lines and listen for air Leaks

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yes we do that when we pull to the launch pad. We write down the security seal # and check the equipment on last time.

@alfonsocasillas7290 5 лет назад

Simple Livin this is a great learning Video

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Thanks you!

@tlschmidt71 2 года назад

how are the dolly's wheels able to move w/o the emergency brake line connected #headscratcher

@lloydmccown399 4 месяца назад

In the 3 years I have been with FedEx I have been to many hubs and never had the room you have to hook up my lead trailer. Most of the time it is backing at an angle to the dolly. Also here at the Independence hub we are not allowed to take a trailer off the dock, switchers must do it.

@SimpleLivin 4 месяца назад

This was made at the Hagerstown, MD hub this part of the yard is much wide. It's also one of the larger hubs. Most hubs we have to angel hook as well. We definitely got lucky when we went to make the video lol It drives me nuts that different hubs have different rules. Realto, CA you can't pull from the doors either. Wish you the best of luck!! Be safe driver and may God bless you

@engage4110 2 года назад

I am going to drive for FedEx . Pulling double . Any tips . This is my first job after cdl school. Ty

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Take your time no matter how long it takes! Never rush! Always trip check!

@drobbins9590 5 лет назад

New subscriber 💕 love your video. I’m trying to do the same, getting my class A

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Welcome!!! If you have questions on getting your Class A don't be shy about asking questions. I have been driving 12 years now

@CC-ss7ol 4 года назад

Good luck

@luispaz5681 3 года назад

Thanks for posting got road test for FedEx freight tomorrow. Was told i would need to hook up a set and drive so this was helpful

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Best of luck tomorrow! So glad this was helpful. Many blessings

@keiondramoss4407 2 года назад

So the road test consists of you hooking up ?

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Most companies that pull doubles make you hook the set then go on the road prior to being hired

@douglasneat9147 3 года назад

How come when I pick up FedEx freight no cute girls are running around????

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Cuz its a rare find lol

@savannahganetworking2680 Год назад

Why when I hook up doubles both keep beeping

@touchedbyyou4698 Месяц назад

Had my endorsement for 2 yrs now...just recently got a job with fedex ground, hooked up and did my road test. Only to come look over videos and it makes sense now. I did ok for my 1st try

@mytwocents8023 4 года назад

Didn't check the valve and the rear of your second trailer to make sure you would getting the air all the way through the system

@SimpleLivin Год назад

Did on the launch pad after I got out of the lane of travel in the yard.

@ajsalinas7592 2 года назад

You always check there not loading trailer before you even back into lead trailer... lol

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Absolutely do! #safeyfirst

@Sithgazmm 4 года назад

I applied to get a driving job but I was told to get my doubles, triples endorsement and now I have to take a road test involving hooking up double, this video is really going to help. Thanks for making it 🙂

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

You're welcome! Best if luck to you! Are you going to drive for FedEx?

@cowboymarlboro4820 Год назад

@Bone Thug New York too

@crystolslimbracey Месяц назад

Thank you for the upload

@chanmoney5711 Год назад

You pulled the trailer before you checked …. Misguiding lol

@SimpleLivin Год назад

What do you think I forgot to check? Insure you I didn't.

@piotrjelen1753 4 года назад

Thanks for that video. The way you describing what you doing and the way you emphasizing safety shows a great teacher in you. Have you ever thought about teaching CDL course? That's what I do in Technical College environment and it's very rewarding career. I am going to ask my students to subscribe to your channel - you provide a lot of good, practical, and down to earth info for entry-level professional drivers. If you ever decide to teach, I would not hesitate to hire you.

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement! Amd a big thanks for promoting mybchannel to new students. I worked for Conway now XPO prior to FedEx. I competed in truck redo's regularly including state level placing 3rd. I also trained driver on how to do a p&d route. Honestly I found it hard to teach some men. They would struggle taking directions from me as a young small female. So I never thought past that. Did you get to check out the other videos for unhooking and what not to do when hooking? May God bless

@piotrjelen1753 4 года назад

@@SimpleLivin Congrats on your competition achievements. Yes I did check your other videos. I like a lot your rest area safety tips. We usually have a couple of ladies in our cohorts, is it OK to show this video to our class during Driver Safety lecture? I think you did awesome job comparing to what I use currently from JJ Keller. In my program we have three female instructors and honestly they doing wonderful job. "Tough guys" I put in "difficult student" category and remind them that respect is expected from everybody, so any misbehavior is a grounds for dismissal from training. I remind them that they enrolled in our course to learn and my instructors can help them get the results so listening and following directions is in their best interest. Again, thanks for what you doing. Are you still on the road during this difficult times?

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

@@piotrjelen1753 again thank you so much for your kind words. They are up lifting. You most definitely can us the video. Tell them to Subscribe and level a comment shouting g out they had the best driving track amd I'll know you sent them. The ladies instructors are blessed to have you as a leader demanding respect! We are still driving and have been driving about 5600 miles in 5 days. Curious where are you located?

@piotrjelen1753 4 года назад

@@SimpleLivin Milwaukee Area Technical College in Oak Creek Wisconsin. We have good and close relationship with both XPO (Con-Way) and FedEx, they both hiring my graduates on a spot. I know you have good training with them. If you guys ever coming this way I will be happy to have you as a guest speakers in my class.

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

We were not far from you last week. If we happen to get in your direction again I'll be sure to let you know. I went through the driving program at Conway. It was a great opportunity. Is there any videos you would like to see us make? We will most like be doing a pre trip video sometime

@funnyvideoz6447 2 года назад

Video is very good, But before you move the TRAILER IN FEDEX you need to CHECK DOOR AND MAKE SURE THEYBARE CLOSED #SAFETYFIRST GIRL

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

I appreciate the concern BUT I/we did/do check doors. Safety is our #1!!! We both have Safety awards, truck redo company and state awards in top 3, hubby placed 8th in national redo in 2010 as well as April Pennsylvania drive of the month. We both have over 1 million miles safe driving solo and 1 million safe miles as a team. #safetyfirst

@funnyvideoz6447 2 года назад

@@SimpleLivin awesome! But the way you procedure in the video is WRONG, WHY? Because 1- before you connected to a Trailer you need to check Door is closed why because in Case you connected and Door is open someone can get knock out inside the trailer. 2- Once you Connected into a Trailer you need to double check the Door still closed, why? Because something managers open the door again because they forgot some cases in the dock. That's the reason why last year someone die on Matuche Base in New Jersey. So for me this video is GOOD, But, next time make sure you have in the video as first checking the Door, and you know this if you really as good as you describe yourself ans your team partner.

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

I understand the concern from your first comment. I appreciate it. No need to treat me like a rookie. Unfortunately we have witnessed a catastrophic event when a team member lost sight and crushed his mate between the dolly. We have also see other major injuries do to folks rushing and or not putting safety first. Just out here doing our best to help others make the trucking life style a little easier. Also help others get a little insight. Many folks have been encouraged to get their license.

@mmabeast89 3 года назад

Shouldn’t be any gap between the fifth wheel and the apron of the trailer.

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

There's not

@Jackman66666666 3 года назад

I'd like to hook up with that "set"!

@elliot16 2 года назад

I didn't know what a dolly was at first, I thought she was physically pushing the trailer with her bare hands 😯 @:41

@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead 4 года назад

Say my dolly is to the right of the black tape ..... i want to push it left a little when hooking to rear pup do i steer left to push the dolly left ?

@saydali1627 2 года назад

The most beautiful shipment I carried from Bahrain FedEx to Riyadh and it was light in weight, the leaders were very easy with overtaking cars

@volgariver6426 5 лет назад

Weeeeeee line haul

@TanachSpot 3 месяца назад

Thank god for these videos because I can’t See it In my mind In the CDL manual

@SimpleLivin 3 месяца назад

Glad it can be helpful

@TanachSpot 3 месяца назад

@@SimpleLivin keep doing what your doing I passed my written permit and combination endorcemnt I’m gomns tankers endorcment . Gonna take my triples and doubles after I get my official licence from the DMV i want to be a flat bedder or find. A good local single long trailer job

@SimpleLivin 2 месяца назад

Congratulations!!! Great plan ahead of you. Thank you for the excellent

@TheTruelakersfan Год назад

I seen other not hook the airlines till they hooked the other trailer and they released the breaks on the dolly by pushing a button can you explain ?

@SimpleLivin Год назад

The dolly for Fedex Ground is air ride. So by hooking the line before backing under the rear trailer allows the system to fill with air and be a proper height. I hope that makes since

@TheTruelakersfan Год назад

@@SimpleLivin yes it does thanks 👍

@rustyshackleford6799 5 лет назад

How long have you been driving for FedEx? I have been with them for 6 years and pull triples. I got hired with No experience and got trainer. I am usually a solo driver. I don’t do team driving often. I had to do a team driving a few weeks ago. I kicked the co driver out of the truck in the yard. I told the idiot to check the trailer and make sure there isn’t anybody in the trailer before pulling away from the door and he said that he doesn’t need to listen to me.. he pulls away and there was a package handler in the trailer that Jumped off and grabbed on to the Schute that’s tossing down the boxes. I kicked him out. No exceptions. I love working for FedEx.

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

We have been with FedEx for 3 years and LOVE IT! There is very little stress or drama. We are blessed to both be Experience and Independent drivers as well as husband and wife before coming to fedex to team. I dont know if I could ever really trust someone else. I glad you did the right thing and kicked that driver to the curb. Sounds like he has no business being a driver. I have never pulled triples but would love to give it a try. Where do you drive out of? Be safe and be blessed

@rustyshackleford6799 5 лет назад

Simple Livin I drive out of Utah. The driver told me he was a safe driver and didn’t have to listen to me. He told me he had been with Fedex for 7 months and that he came from C.R.S.T. Before and Talked to a previous co driver that was from the same company before Fedex. I told the unsafe co driver to go back to C.R.S.T. Because he still has a lot to learn.. I have been With FedEx long enough that I am able to back up the trailer with the dolly connected to it and back it up to the second trailer.

@rustyshackleford6799 5 лет назад

Simple Livin avoid drinking to Rialto or Portland hahaha their dispatching is terrible. They always seem to shut down teams and the Portland runs are trying with all the ups and downs on mountains. My favorite place to visit is Texas.

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

@@rustyshackleford6799 we have been to Rialto a few times. The first time like you said we got stuck there for a 6-8 hrs. We have done Texas... in amd back out! We like Orlando as well

@neil3085 2 года назад

Do I need to modify my fifth wheel frame back in order to run the set? How far between the frame of truck and the frame of the landing gear is enough?

@sharonalexander2713 Год назад

Could you show how to backup a double train and what all to look for while backing up a B-train?

@lamarryals1823 3 месяца назад

Thank you ❤ just started this is my first doubles experience

@stevenhorsefield2909 5 лет назад

I do Fed ex ground... Why am I watching this... I must be bored LOL

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Cuz you're showing some love to coworkers! We love meeting other FedExers

@rowlett419 4 года назад

Steven horsefield Im doing the same thing 😅 I guess you can still always learn something by watching

@montuam 3 года назад

Hello Everyone, I'M Mechanic and just start my CDL, watching this video I got Question, When you get trailer like that, You have to Adjust the Brakes/ Check all lights if are Working... or when You going to get the trailer you get a paper showing that trailer have been inspected? Thanks, Have a great Labor Day \o/

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Good question! Every driver is responsible for inspecting the unit themselves. After we hook the set we go to a pull lane to finish paperwork and do a final inspection. Many blessings and stay safe

@hargisP2 2 года назад

She doesn’t know how to spin the crank handle.

@SimpleLivin Год назад

Guess the landing gear is stuck down... um no!

@mingxuanhan7173 2 месяца назад

Can double trailers be liftgates?

@SimpleLivin 2 месяца назад

Any trailer can have a lift gate on it

@cookiesmonster4779 2 года назад

It’s a drawbar right ?

@JohnSmith-ip6gc 5 лет назад

Just saw your vid and subscribed nice to see such a beautiful lady in the trucking industry awesome vids keep on truck in you guys rock be safe !!

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for the kind words and love! Many blessings to you

@JohnSmith-ip6gc 5 лет назад

@@SimpleLivin do you run the east coast ??

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

@@JohnSmith-ip6gc we are based outta Hagerstown MD but travel all over. We have driven in 36 states

@JohnSmith-ip6gc 5 лет назад

@@SimpleLivin were not to far apart im from central PA awesome to know you guys ! Next time in PA give me a shout maybe i can buy you guys a coffee ? Keep the dirty side down !!!!

@robertkrepek2561 11 месяцев назад

Yeah crankety crank

@eureekawilliams6297 4 года назад

I just started I’m having trouble my back hurts 😩

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Its exciting to see other females taking the step and becoming a truck driver. There are few things that could be making you back sore. 1 could be the seat. A crappy seat will make a sore back. 2. are you hooking doubles? if so have you watched my video on what not to do while hooking? You might find it helpful.

@eureekawilliams6297 4 года назад

Simple Livin yes I’m hooking doubles the trainer I had was his first time training your video seem easy way but we stay getting out the truck pushing the dolly

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

@@eureekawilliams6297 you gotta find the best way for you. I have been hooking doubles for 12 1/2 years. I am not a very big person so I cant do things the exact same way as a guy.... I'm just to small. If you ever need someone to chat to I'm here. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Its easier to chat there. Wishing you the best

@tmal21966 Год назад

There is no need to hook the dolly air lines to the dummy/blocking gladhands on the dolly if you back the dolly under your tail trailer before hooking the dolly air lines to the lead trailer. I've been doing it that way for 35 years.

@SimpleLivin Год назад

Mabe your dolly doesn't have air ride. If you allow the doll to air up before back under it releases the pressure on the landing making it easier to crack up. Also need to release the press while uncoupling the set. We typically drop one set then rehook

@richardmccampbell6470 2 года назад

At my company, we are required to pull up, and go to rear trailer and crack the Emergency air valve to be sure all air is going thru the trailers. Is that something you do or is it basically acknowledged by reading the guages in the cab?

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

It is somethings we do as well. After hooking out set there are pull lanes that we park in to do a final inspection and paperwork so we are not in the way of others

@nickquik 2 года назад

I've looked for trailers disconnecting on the interstate. Majority if them is double trailers....whats main reason for the disconnections?

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Its because of a miss hook most if the time either the drive high hooked or the jaws didn't fully lock. Both can and should be caught with a proper pretrial inspection. Crazy enough it is possible to drive hundreds of miles before coming detached.

@drjd2real 4 года назад

Most of the time it is not like this. I hate doing FedEx doubles because there isn't enough room. I also do Amazon and it is easier hooking up their doubles. Their dollies are way easier to move around than FedEx

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Depending on what hub you go to it can be tight. It's crazy how different dollies are company to company. Always take your time. Stay safe!

@jassdeep7260 Год назад

How much they pay for double t

@SimpleLivin Год назад

$.60-.90 a mile

@robertsmithjr.5839 2 года назад

Good, solid video! And the host is hot AF!

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Well shucks sugar! Thank you

@markknowles8159 5 лет назад

Kicking truck tires with your boot is WORTHLESS!

@USATA45auto 5 лет назад

I don’t drive truck anymore I did in the military for 20 years and I would prefer to make sure my duels are matching air pressure

@gumps1986 4 года назад

It’s good to find a flat tire. It’s definitely not a replacement for a pressure gauge. I wouldn’t recommend it for a new driver. I can tell when one is down to about 70 psi by kicking it. Lots of experience helps.

@thomasthetankdriver932 3 года назад

Not true

@AlexTheGurutv 3 года назад

If can, can you get the measurement between lead trailer and pup trailer? It's around 4ft right? Down to the nearest inch would be nice.

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

I'm sorry I dont have away to measure it

@petej222 3 года назад

See we would classify that as a type 1 road train in Australia, Been to trailers and a dolly. My question is why run single axle trailers and dolly when could run a b double and then its alot easier to reverse, easier to drive ect.

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

That's a good question but unfortunately I don't have a great answer other then cost and that is the standards here

@lewisrich3515 4 года назад

Great video. Cute in the face Slim in the waist you don't see this a lot in trucking. The majority of females in trucking looks like men rough tough and all that stuff🤭🤭🤭😂 I'm a owner operator the past 12 years thinking about getting my doubles. Thanks for the video.

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

🤭🤭🤭😊 I understand what your saying! Thanks for the compliment and truth speaking. Does the heart wounders! Get your doubles and come on over to FedEx Ground! That take care of ya!

@native_tendencies7305 2 года назад

I've worked with Dollys and trailers that had a release valve that you have to turn so that your air supply is running from your front trailer to the dolly all the way to your rear trailer. Do these trailers have that too or did you forget to mention that in this video?

@SimpleLivin Год назад

No these don't have a valve

@keiththrasher2575 Год назад

Love the Video Fantastic explaining think you was going to go get the endorsement🙂🙂🙏🙏

@SimpleLivin Год назад

Thanks so much!

@lizhartel3740 5 лет назад

I learned my something new today!! Great vid

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Yay for learning new things! Thanks for all the support and love! You guys Rock!

@jingyuhuo7619 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. When you pull doubles, do you slide your 5th wheel on your tractor to the very last pin?

@regrich8795 Год назад

No in the normal position I'd say

@Xtralge4ee 2 года назад

So we hook them up a bit different in Australia. My question is why don't you just back your dolly up to your dog and hook it up till it's locked using the truck instead of taking it off the truck? Then just back your lead up as usual and then do all your lines and lights? Seems like more work doing it your way

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Great question!! Because of weight distribution the dolly can't be hooked to the front of the trailer before being hooked to the rear of a trailer. It must be anchored to the front trailer or the nose (the front triangle) will pivet upward in the air. More work but its a must for safety and the equipment won't work any other way.

@Xtralge4ee 2 года назад

Sorry didn't realize you'd replied. So in response to that why not do it how we do it over here then, as in hook up your lead to your dolly then back the dolly under your dog trailer? It's even less work then what I'd said before. That's how I do it and nearly everyone else I know does it.

@Flipping_Assets 3 года назад

How does one get into pulling doubble and triple trailers?

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

For me I stared at xpo they have a trucking school amd you get a job when you graduate. If you have a cdls you just get the endorsement. Though its always be to be diverse. Companies like xpo, ups, fedex freight amd other large companies. Yiu can expect to pull 53ft trailers,, 28 ft trailers double trailer, and triple trailers depending on location

@punisher7335 4 года назад

This help's because I recently got my ENDORSEMENTS for doubles.

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Glad you this was helpful for you. There are 2 other videos to this series. Unhooking doubkes and what not to do. I highly recommend watching those as well. Stay safe and be blessed

@Rumeel12708 2 года назад

I just started reversing doubles!!!! Feels amazing moving both pups backwards, tricky AF tho!!!! Also setting up doubles with the lead and dolley is fuuun!!!!! Once you get what to look for on the lead pup and dolley then you can back them up being perpendicular to connect them to the second pup trailer!!!

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Yes we can both back the combo a short distance while hooked and back the dolly hooked to the lead trailer. Scott is better then me. Normally the lot is to busy to practice safely. Like you said fun to test your skill. Stay safe and many blessings

@Rumeel12708 2 года назад

@@SimpleLivin thank you and blessing to both of you as well!!!! And yesssss really fuuun! Cheers!!!

@iamOAKland 2 года назад

I’m having some trouble backing the front box to the dolly, it always end up crooked when it backs under the back box

@TravelsofShadoWolf 5 лет назад

Cool that’s awesome👍🎩

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Have you even pulled a set? How you been?

@TravelsofShadoWolf 5 лет назад

Simple Livin been doing well thanks for asking... never have done doubles and don’t plan on it LOL. I’ll leave that up to other folks 😃🎩

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Glad you're well! Doubles aren't bad at all! You be safe and may God bless you

@allanmolina9226 Год назад

How long does it take to do all that ? Looking for the dolly and trailer and then connect them .

@SimpleLivin Год назад

Just really depends sometimes as little as 10mins other times when ypu can't find a trailers or the yard is full of other drivers hook could be a hour.

@isragu6186 2 года назад

gotta make sure pintle hook brake chamber is engaged and air is flowing to the end trailer

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Absolutely!! We do all of those fine checks on the launch pad. That way we are not block the flow of traffic creating a dangerous situation.

@Eli_Texan 3 года назад

I don’t really see any wheel chocks on the trailers do they used them just in case of accidental roll

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

No need everything has breaks

@tamipotirala6973 2 года назад

Problem I'm having is hooking the dolly to the bobtail especially if it wants to run away after you release the brake

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

I would suggest if possible drop and hook on as level ground as possible. Be very careful that you don't allow you hands to get between the equipment. Wishing you the best! Don't give up!

@tamipotirala6973 2 года назад

@@SimpleLivin thank you

@Dreamer-3689 2 года назад

Yeah, you don't have to hook the air lines up at all until after you back that gear under the trailer! I would not advise this video at all it's a waste of time 😅

@SimpleLivin 2 года назад

Actually if you are properly hooking this set you do! Its an air ride dolly. Therefore it is important to allow the dolly to air up to raise to proper hight to ensure a proper hook. I do thank you for the view and comment. Every penny earned is appreciated...even when someone's to since is worth much. Much love

@Dreamer-3689 2 года назад

@@SimpleLivin out of all the freight companies I've never seen nobody do that. I mean I guess if you want to get into legal terms and yes maybe you should

@quoctran1395 7 месяцев назад

WOW PRO LADY

@SimpleLivin 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! 16 years and going strong 💪 ❤️ ✝️🙌

@joegrisham6441 5 лет назад

You didn't check for air leaks after you hook up the air lines.

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

we do that when we pull to the launch pad. It's a safer area as well. We write down the security seal # and check the equipment on last time.

@MossTheJockey 4 года назад

Thankss

@Hoytbuff 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you

@elenavazquez9887 3 года назад

What happens if you connect the chains but forget to lock the pindle hook? Would you be able to drive like that? 🤔

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Good question! If you dont latch the hook and only the chains the likey hood of the dolly staying is pleace is not very high. It would most like result in dropping the rear trailer on the road way when you hit a bump... possibly resulting in a catastrophic event.

@Dreamer-3689 2 года назад

There is a air pin that pushes out and locks on to that dolly, I still wouldn't risk it but I've heard of guys for getting locked the pintle hook and getting away with it

@oshabishop 3 года назад

How do you park with doubles? Do you have a video for that?

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Pull through spots or along curbs. Legally hou can't back up

@adamgarcia5012 3 года назад

Are the automonous trucks going to be able to do that on there own??

@MegaBomber1965 Год назад

Actually, if you google European semis, you’ll see they have already mastered that dilemma.

@jfly338 Год назад

Very informative.

@ibanez9599 5 лет назад

Where is your safety vest girl , how come did you get your load from linehaul without vest ?

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

One things you will learn about FedEx is they change the rules ever few months and they are different at every hub.... it was required

@ibanez9599 5 лет назад

@@SimpleLivin totally agree i didn't see that point

@williamengland6119 5 лет назад

Awesome! Daily workout.... great video. Be safe guys.👍 William

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

Thanks! You are right it is a good workout! Have a blessed day

@northernliving2387 4 года назад

Are you wearing the new FedX uniform?

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Haha that's what we live about FedEx ground! You do not have to wear a uniform!

@uneekoils1406 2 года назад

New subbie

@frankcavallucci5480 4 года назад

Rochester ny been working fedex ground for few months now gonna do my doubles practice and road test

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Do you know any contractors? Our boss is always looking for drivers!

@frankcavallucci5480 4 года назад

@@SimpleLivin I only know the ones i work with. Bo Vejen logistics is expanding as well . Where are you guys located?

@frankcavallucci5480 4 года назад

@@SimpleLivin we mainly do local p and d or line haul all in day cab back within our 14 hour clock

@joelrosado7267 3 года назад

Nice

@ProdByTrappacino 4 года назад

Hey thanks for the video jus started pulling doubles with fedex. I see its easier to couple when both trailers are next to each other lol

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Welcome to the TEAM! When they are next to each other its definitely helpful!you can hook in 10 minutes amd hit the road sooner. Many God bless you on the open road! Where are you outta?

@ProdByTrappacino 4 года назад

@@SimpleLivin You as well.... idk about 10 minutes lol. Im still learning the process. But im outta hagerstown.

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

@@ProdByTrappacino you'll get there. Have you watched the other videos about hooking I made? Maybe we will see you around ! We are outta Hagerstown as well

@ProdByTrappacino 4 года назад

@@SimpleLivin yes and ive also suscribed, thanks again driver. Stay safe, keep your distance!

@onepanther69 3 года назад

cudo's to you u made that look sooo easy

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Been doing this for 13 years. So its second nature now

@jadentyler6445 4 года назад

My stepdad works for amazon prime

@SimpleLivin 4 года назад

Where is he outta?

@nycupofjoe497 3 года назад

Wish you would slow the video down some. Some of us are trying to learn. Lol.

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

97% off my views are men and only watch on average 4 mins or less so I try to make the videos to reflect the attention span. If you follow us on Facebook I can slow it down amd send a copy in messenger

@colormedubious4747 3 года назад

YOU can slow the video down. Click "Settings" and select "Playback Speed," then click the speed you want. Voila!

@SimpleLivin 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip Colorme.

@colormedubious4747 3 года назад

@@SimpleLivin You are quite welcome. :-)

@ncon00iplus17 5 лет назад

Why do you turn your airlines on just to back the dolly up

@SimpleLivin 5 лет назад

All of fedex equipment is air ride Suspension. When the equipment is dropped out and the air is released it drops the equipment lower so sometimes it causes a gap if you do not air up the dolly. It's much easier to connect the airlines then crack the landing gear

@ncon00iplus17 5 лет назад

Oh I c