Backing Doubles

Backing up a trailer with a dolly is difficult enough for me, much less a set.

 

Now, "I heard", you back the tractor, as if it doesn't have any trailer, that's with an A train. How about a B train? What's the difference? I've never backed either.
Yes, those are Michigan trains Stone uses. You know, the ones you don't look in the mirrors when they're empty.

 

Max box length on Mi doubles is 28' 6" per wagon just so you know. There may be a pin lock on the dolly OR a set or chains that keep the dolly from pivoting also. Backing B Trains is easy, just go very slowly. A Trains...not so easy as there are too many pivot points.

 

Definitely an admirable skill . . . I've seen it done at docks and truck stops, though not often.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC21FdXnmoY&playnext=1&list=PL224A5C7BB488167F

 

I've pulled doubles and triples and I know it takes alot of experience to back a set of doubles. I don't care what anyone says,when you have 3 pivot points it's tough. I've seen it done and I've even seen a driver back a set of triples to the dock but I couldn't do it. Sure I could back the doubles about 150' or so but no major turns. It takes practice.

 

I can back a set of doubles to a dock, but I can't do it with triples..can't back triples very far at all.
What I found, tho...for me at least, is that the time it take me to back the kite into a dock, I can break the set, stage the congear, and have both pups in doors.
Plus I get a little bit more exercise!
At FedEx Freight, this is a no-no...you can get written-up for backing a set.
Even a lead box with a dolly!

 

with a b train--you have to steer opposite for your rear trailer--and an a train--never done it--but you should be turning the same as with one trailer--but the thing is they move so fast wether it is an a or b set--and for me--mr oversteer it is a hell of a proposition--
but when you see somebody good--it is an art--no sweat backing around curves--putting it places where they couldnt put a 53 footer
those guys piss me off---

 

I've backed dollies up a lot with a pup..with minor corrections. Its not easy because you cant see the dolly very good. Never had a reason for backing pups except for 8-10 feet at a time.