doubles endorsement
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jamie2017, Apr 22, 2018.
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Pups can get around tighter corners due to the extra pivot points.tscottme, Texas_hwy_287, FlaSwampRat and 1 other person Thank this. -
We can and do have some 53 foot lead trailers, but both trailers and dolly combined has to be 95 feet or less, so the back trailer has to be short.FlaSwampRat and Texas_hwy_287 Thank this. -
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I never pulled doubles, got hired by LTL company. The test drive was with doubles. I told the driver giving me the test that I never pulled doubles before and he walked me trough the steps to hook up a set. I already watched some YouTube videos before the test and was familiar with the process.
You don’t need any special skills for it. Just be gentle on the steering wheel they don’t like to be rocked. Also remember to put the heavy trailer at front.FlaSwampRat and Texas_hwy_287 Thank this. -
if you are talking standard short doubles, were talking much easier, especially with the short daycabs a lot of them use. They can make a turn that I can not make without backing up bobtail in my truck.tscottme, Jjay, FlaSwampRat and 1 other person Thank this. -
DO NOT SWING WIDE ON CORNERS. Swing just wide enough to get the tractor and the first trailer around the corner. The second trailer will go where the first trailer goes.
Also, if you have a sliding 5th-wheel on your tractor to set the 5th wheel as far back as possible or you will knock off your tractor mud flaps when the landing gear of the first trailer hits them when turning.
You have to think farther ahead when pulling doubles because you cannot reverse. If you turn down a narrow alley, you now live in that alley until you get help.FlaSwampRat and Texas_hwy_287 Thank this. -
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I think Missouri & Utah allow 2-53's on interstate. Seen 3 someplace . they are restricted to interstate.
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