FedEx Ground Linehaul with JohnBoy

I pulled pups for years. They’re not that bad. Just use some common sense. Something Haji and the boys have an issue with.

 

Pulled doubles for 11 1/2 years. They aren’t bad but definitely will punish you quickly for inattention.
Definitely make a system and if you are interrupted go back a couple steps and check yourself. It ain’t rocket science but there a lot of simple steps that can do a number on you if you miss any of them.
One quick tip, if you set the trailer breaks at a stop (or have just hooked up) don’t try to move until the trailer brakes have been released for 30 seconds or so. It takes a good little bit for the set to air up. I always died a little bit inside when I did a meet and swap and the guy would drag the back wagon 40 feet when he took off.
Best of luck on the new gig!

 

Subscribed! Best of luck at your new gig! Happy new years to you and yours!

 

I work for FXG. I hook up and break sets the exact same way every time, mainly going left to right. It’s easy, just takes getting used to. I recommend punching in dollies + empty trailers into the “app” before hooking up, then doing the inspection / check out. That will save you from some headache.

 

Following the new gig, JB. Good luck to ya!

 

Good luck in your new adventure, sounds like a good place to retire.

 

I always set the trailer brakes and then reverse a little against it to take pressure off the rear trailer kingpin so it's easier to unhook because doubles have more slack and will keep pressure on the rear pin when trying to unhook.

This pic is looking thru the back of a daycab, you can see the gladhands are on their blockoffs so as to not leak air . Always block them off when moving the dolly or moving the lead pup and a dolly.

Some trailers will have these valves to open the air to the lines, some will have shut off valves underneath the lines within arms reach, and some will have dummy gladhands. These are in the open position.



If you go to move the dolly and it won't budge, look for a button to exhaust the air or a pull cord for draining the tank. In this pic it's the button on the bottom of the frame rail underneath the number 5 on the dolly by the draped red air hose.


Also, if the dolly won't move sometimes you need to supply air from the trailer if it has sat for a while. And always watch the air lines on the dolly, they are covered in grease