FedEx Ground Doubles - Double Trailers

Layn Muller with C2C Express Inc shows you how to build and breakdown double trailers.
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[@Orion599]

2:30 Why don't you attach the dolly to the trailer when you're already there with the truck? Am I missing something?

[@C2CCorps]

The process is 1)place dolly uncoupled in front of rear trailer 2)back lead trailer to dolly 3)couple dolly to lead trailer 4)back trailer dolly combination to hook rear trailer. If you couple the dolly to the rear trailer using only the truck 2 things happen 1)the force of the trailer weight on the dolly makes it virtually impossible to disconnect it from the truck's pintle hook 2)if you do manage to get the dolly unhooked from the truck you would have a very hard time getting the lead trailer in the exact correct position to couple it to the dolly.

[@oligarchytheatre777]

I was just thinking the same thing!!😉 😆

[@oligarchytheatre777]

Thorough video!!! Luke my man below said...

[@Bendigo1]

It is more difficut to steer the dolly when it is attached to the front trailer. Drivers that do not know how to control the dolly can easily jackknife the dolly and cause serious damage, so many companies do not want drivers backing the dolly behind the trailer more than a few feet.

[@angelgil9632]

Some places doesn’t let their driver do that because of damages people caused to the trailers

[@juusojd]

Can we all just agree that the guy at 14:25 is the real star of the show?

[@johnobrien2207]

Stunt driver ..Or director

[@user-lt5og9rt8v]

Professionals wear gloves....

[@wolffgang101]

When connecting to a trailer at a dock, make sure to knock/bang on the trailer before anything to check for loaders. I worked at FedEx for 2 and a half years And there was many times where the truckers hooked up and some even took off with me in the trailer.

[@billymay2017]

I"ve been with FedEx ground for 29 years and this is the most thorough video I've ever seen! May I share with my drivers?

[@C2CCorps]

Of course! But, give the credit to us here at ZSIO 511!

[@geraldvaldez9099]

How does someone get a drive working with FedEx ground

[@jabarihickson4843]

@@geraldvaldez9099 apply

[@killiantitan3711]

@@geraldvaldez9099 CDL A with doubles endorsement and 1 year of experience

[@stunnamrsports]

I concur VERY thorough. I can VISUALIZE what I'm learning while studying for my CDL. Thanks so much👍🏻

[@SDSBBQs]

*Brings back memories... I used to be the switcher / yard jockey at the DC Fed Ex Ground Hub for the overnight load. I used to help the line haul guys and get the doubles setup for them*

[@oldtrucker672]

This is a great video if you work out of terminals. But if you are heading out with a set of joints full of freight going to some obscure warehouse, the set up may be different. There are a lot of little tricks you need to know. For example, if you are dropping your trailer on a curbed street be sure to drop your trailer with the front of the trailer nosed out from the curb a ways. If you drop it straight against the curb then when you go to back under the trailer it will slide toward the curb because the crown of the road surface will cause the landing gear to slide up against the curb. When that happens your duals will run into the curb and you will never be able to line up the kingpin into the center of the fifth wheel. When that happens you have to call a tow truck ($400.00 in 1974), to come and lift the front of your trailer back away from the curb so you can get under the trailer to hook up. One of several expensive lessons I learned the hard way during my trucking career. Nobody ever told me Jack.

[@C2CCorps]

When doing linehaul for FedEx, they just make it too easy! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

[@carputtgaming2088]

I'm not even a truck driver and I watched this whole thing.

[@eternallyinternal]

Lol why

[@mikemascow]

I used to be a DedEx Fround contractor 15 years ago...absolutely the worst....started at 3 pm, sometimes done at 11 pm or 12, and other days, the sun was coming up again...they didn't really care. Get home at 7 am, go to bed so I could wake up and do it all over again. Look at your pay settlement, not much difference between the 2. I never had the guts to do it, but, I always admired the guys who could break doubles by releasing the pintle hook on the dolly and slide it out from under the rear trailer at the same time! It always looked great! Dolly bang the pavement. My luck, it wouldn't come out under the trailer all the way and be stuck up in the air! Also, the guys who can back up doubles, turn them around...that is talent! There just isn't any money in running for $1.40 a mile, I don't care what EdFex does for fuel supplement. Cost of repairs, insurance, tires just keep going up. I have my own authority and haul my own freight. Much better off.

[@ronsmith6662]

Well done video. In the winter though, it would be a lot tougher job wrestling the dollies on slippery ground.

[@markcrabtree707]

I carry salt with me year round makes life a little easier lol

[@steveburke3923]

Pulled doubles for 3 years for Carolina Freight carriers from 6pm to 3am. Noticed changes in the converter dolly (Bogey). We never had air bags on the bogey back then. You haven't lived till you had to walk back in a muddy field at some warehouse where the bogeys got dropped off. Sure they roll real nice on blacktop! Not so easily in mud with big holes in the dirt in snow and darkness. Good times!

[@steveburke3923]

Forgot to mention. That was 30 years ago!

[@steveburke3923]

Plus! Our Pups (28 foot long trailers with single axles ) had a safety bar in the front of the trailer to drop and secure so some poor soul on a forklift bringing freight in didn't get hurt when the trailer tipped down because the driver forgot to lower the bar and put a pin in it.

[@C2CCorps]

Times have changed! Luckily for us, we're always on pavement. Airbags have replaced all our leaf springs too!

[@sndenise]

Been pulling these things for over 15 years. You will pick up tips like also putting air to the brakes and cracking open the blue line at the rear to make sure you have sufficient brake air supply there too, especially in the winter because ice can form in the lines and boom no brakes back there. Also to insure you have no air leaks in the brake lines too. There are other tips even when selecting your dolly etc. etc. good video.

[@bayview94124]

Big Steve Da Trucker : Yes they should be crossed. I caught that too. Moved rental equipment for 6 years and that’s all i learned.

[@johncampochiaro7534]

Watched this last night. Great video. Nice to see the difference between the American and European Doubles.

[@shaklonshak3034]

Great video, very informative. Thanks C2Ccorps

[@chrisced007]

I also pull doubles for a FedEx Ground contractor. This is a very good video but I do things a little different. 1. If the dolly chains are long enough they should be crossed. 2. Before hooking my air lines and electrical plug up I make sure the 5th wheel jaws are locked. Then I hook up the air lines and electrical line. 3. When dropping the rear trailer I disconnect all of my air lines to my dolly after pulling the 5th wheel and lowering the landing gear. It does save a little time when pulling the dolly away from the rear trailer because you do not have to sit and wait for the dolly to air up again. Plus some people drop their trailers too high and it can be a pain to lower them.

[@12121149]

You need to go on Oprah,Amazing.just sayin'

[@josetovar8440]

But the payed it not acuray

[@bob-jo5gd]

...nobody cares.

[@lucaswhite12]

I have no ideea why I watched the whole thing! :/

[@C2CCorps]

Mesmerizing!

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

curiosity just in case you have to? i work for a tow company, you never now driver.

[@Reisz-fk1zr]

Me too

[@albertchavez2693]

Cuz you are bored or a duffus lmao :)

[@eternallyinternal]

This video was assigned to me in my orientation class USXpress! Awesome job!

[@C2CCorps]

Wonder if we should start charging them royalties!

[@rev.draculvonschlotzhauer3832]

Thank you for showing this, your one of the best ones ive seen. Thank you

[@professorpauls7362]

EXCELLENT VIDEO INFORMATION, ONE of THE BEST !

[@theoxfordtrucker8098]

Been doing this for a while now it's a piece of cake

[@MariaRuiz-yc8jl]

Thank you so much. This was really a big help to what I'm doing right now. May God continue to bless you and be safe out there on the roads everyone

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you!

[@fentor3713]

Very helpful video this would have save me a lot of time studying questions for dmv lol

[@user-dt9sj3en3d]

Very good job. Except no gloves but I love the confidence shown this young man❤

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you!

[@gregp.80]

That looks like a pain even in fair weather on a paved surface during daylight hours.

[@steveburke3923]

Check out my comment about nights and dirt fields. Good observation you made!

[@C2CCorps]

Not nearly as hard as you'd think. Work smart, not hard.

[@dog_house875]

@@C2CCorps known also as if no one’s looking get your ass in gear get it done fuck the pre trip get in the truck and go.

[@thisiswhatilike54]

@@dog_house875 Ok supertrucker

[@C2CCorps]

@@thisiswhatilike54 🤣

[@UnknownUnknown-vn1xi]

Great video mate.

[@billmatrisch4129]

Did this for Fed Ex the last 2 years I drove before retiring. once you do it a few times it goes fast and quick. I could bring in the 1st set, drop them, get the new paperwork and hook the 2nd set and out of the yard in 30 minutes.

[@68Grease]

Make note. If your dolly that you pick has a problem. Please "RED TAG" the dolly. Note/state problem on Red Tag. Also let your dispatcher know that there is a problem with the dolly. Also goes for the trailers. Don't have RED TAGS? Ask your dispatcher/local maintenance shop. It makes my job a lot easier know what's wrong with the equipment and not just someone red tagging a dolly or trailer so NO ONE can us it. Thanks!!!

[@C2CCorps]

💯

[@aniwack]

This is by far the best double trailer training demo video on the internet.

[@TowMater603]

i am already trained to do all this , but i watched it anyway. :) +1

[@mqmoreno2368]

I’m in the process of joining fedex thanks God i found this video 👍

[@C2CCorps]

We're a little belated on the response! Hopefully you secured your position and are happily driving! BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!

[@devinoliver8970]

Great great Job. You helped me pass my Doubles and triples test. Awesome video, highly recommend.

[@C2CCorps]

Happy we could help you further your CDL carrier! Best of luck and Godspeed!

[@animeFanx10]

Great video . Relaxing also 😅

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you!

[@doodahman2995]

Well done brother. Going to take my doubles endorsement test tomorrow. Then I'll be hauling for Fed Ex.

[@C2CCorps]

Congratulations! First time showing doubles to a driver always makes me smile! It's not a hard process, and I truly believe doubles are better to pull than a 53' just for their agility while cornering. Safe travels!

[@tamipotirala6973]

@@C2CCorps I'm struggling with maneuvering the dolly in fact I had one the other day roll away after I released the brakes when I was gonna hook it to the back of the bobtail

[@C2CCorps]

@@tamipotirala6973 That can be a problem, especially if you're not working on a level surface! There is a way to work on hill, you just need to be hooking perpendicular to the slope! Hopefully it was a non-event an nobody was hurt!

[@davidberkovits9738]

Cool Music . Good Video

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you!

[@paradiseroad6405]

...use an old fan belt to pull the fifth wheel release so you don't get grease on the back of your shirt or jacket...

[@qracabelo]

i love turnpikes trailers that the the fifth wheel is connected in the rear of the trailer, and you just slide in, when you have to back up in a loading dock.

[@joseluisfigueroa1324]

Very good tips, a question why do not you wear gloves? I would like to apply for you

[@brandonconnelly6798]

You mean bitch mittens? I think not

[@collintrusty9282]

Cause he isn't a bitch like u

[@FLAWDAJAY2003]

Great video

[@scottzalinger8989]

Excellent instructional video

[@chrisformby3039]

Greasy hands all over your steering wheel, nice job.

[@seanwarren9357]

XD The struggle is real.

[@hectorpaniagua4991]

Excellent video thank you for sharing

[@chuyjr8]

Thanks for video

[@ssevngs]

I can’t believe that FEDEX GROUND does not have corporate produced teaching videos that cover all aspects of the work that employees are required to do as part of there job descriptions. From customer service to package handlers delivery drivers & feeder drivers There were no shortages of training videos that covered virtually every job that was being done at FedEx Express. When I worked as a courier. Managers/supervisors used various teaching tools Furnished by Corporate.

[@C2CCorps]

That blurs the line between Customer and Employer. As a contractor, we're the employer and FedEx is our Customer! May the best operating model win the market!

[@tkx86]

American doubles and trucking in general is so cute compared to here in Australia :P

[@paulmeaker7830]

they go about it the hard way do"nt they?

[@adrianszugye5929]

TommyKx don't y'all have the trains or whatever it's called

[@tkx86]

Road trains

[@racerx3866]

tommy Yes it is.

[@coltonjaynes1605]

Shorter trucks = More jobs

[@fredricksproulls2665]

Awesome video. The best I've seen

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you!

[@derpaderp6642]

Back your dolly closer to the rear box. Try moving it the last 5 or 10 feet like he did in the winter. Have fun with that... or even better, back your front box and dolly together onto your rear trailer. makes winter do so much easier.

[@C2CCorps]

Thanks for your insight! One trick in the winter when you're on fresh snow is to back all the way to the trailer and let the dolly's 5th wheel plate bump the trailer. Then pull forward a couple feet to unhitch the dolly from the tractor. Doing this creates tracks in the snow so you can still move the dolly by hand. Backing the lead trailer and dolly combination to the rear trailer is doable, but you should practice caution when doing this. The dolly can jackknife quickly. Risking damage to the dolly and lead trailer when doing so, so be careful!

[@dronning85]

And other issue with backing lead and dolly together, FedEx has these safety bars on a lot of trailers and dollies that put pressure on the pintle hook when air is supplied. This unfortunately makes is hard to maneuver the dolly because it won't turn as freely, you pretty much have to jack knife the trailer to get the dolly to turn. Can't be annoying. With out the safety bar is easy as pie. But it's rare to get a trailer and dolly without this feature.

[@lxc647]

lol the guy at 14:26

[@donnovanwanderlleycandelas9758]

Yes jajajaja.o my got

[@LUTHERJ304]

He does some type of retro dance move

[@LUTHERJ304]

Dance move

[@josetovar8440]

Like hasmate they do not get payed it so sad

[@josetovar8440]

Its so un acuray

[@michaelt9521]

Awesome content. Seriously

[@C2CCorps]

Thanks!

[@liberyone5185]

Nice informative video, NOW if only the drivers would follow same..safety cks etc.

[@justdave7520]

great vid! im out of the 440 terminal in Twinsburg, Ohio

[@M22OHIO]

I drive by there every Thursday.

[@jimstroupe8599]

dave williams I'm out of 436 toledo

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very interesting. Have a nice day now.

[@kimengdahl3206]

This equipment compared to what we have in sweden is like going back 40 years.

[@samsonolal4399]

Good job bro.

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you!

[@madtexmex5305]

The correct tire pressure is so important.

[@alphabasic1759]

Do you mean "perform" pretrip?

[@solidice9077]

Excellent Video, Brilliant, complete and simple explanation, Congratulations. Gran Audio.Can you share the name and interpreter of the subject? Thanks again

[@trianj12]

Hats off to all you guys who drive these rigs. They couldn't pay me enough to do this job!!!!!!!

[@C2CCorps]

I think we could! First time showing doubles to a driver always makes me smile! It's not a hard process, and I truly believe doubles are better to pull than a 53' just for their agility while cornering.

[@franciscommontielrodriguez707]

Very cool!

[@C2CCorps]

Hey Francisco, thank you! Hopefully you found our video useful!

[@LtDan-hr1pb]

After watching this video I think I'll go to work for SWIFT. I'll have more training than some of their drivers.

[@lanksterprice]

This is why my package take 4 days longer then UPS...

[@oscarluna8225]

LOVE THE GLOVES!!

[@C2CCorps]

Thanks for your input Oscar! Hopefully our dirty hands didn't interfere with any good you're taking away from our video!

[@oscarluna8225]

Protect your hands, was my point and keep the inside of the truck clean. Sorry I hurt your 😭 feeling.

[@oscarluna8225]

Protect your hands, was my point and keep the inside of the truck clean. Sorry I hurt your 😭 feeling. Reply Reply

[@zigzag77777]

Never checked the condition of the brakes. Did I miss it? Should always be done as part of the pre-trip. Good video!

[@Lorenzo-hw4zi]

Very good video only parts i would recommend is wear gloves always for safety and so your not getting grease all over your steering wheel and every where else in the truck and hook up everything on the dolly from the other side that just so you can stay clean no lean against equipment also most importantly I wouldn’t spin the landing gear like that I’ve seen numerous people bloody there nose with catching it on there nose you could even break your nose just a thought to be safe stay safe to all the truck drivers out there good luck and have safe trips

[@mikeyk9725]

Yeah some drivers don't necessarily follow the "check trailer to see if PH is in there". I've been loading before and they back up into it which jostles the trailer around a bit.

[@rogergodin6443]

Great video I think a helper would be great

[@Wedget]

Wow, love to see a tri axle dolly man handled like that,

[@neckarsulme]

wow, I would've hooked the tractor to the front trailer and backed it up to the rear trailer saving time and muscle

[@stevenherrera1679]

No thanks been there did that i'll take a 53 footer any day over double troubles.....

[@Prairiedrifter1]

That’s a cool Segway

[@buckrowley1506]

when will they ever use the air to raise and lower the landing gear?

[@pedrofigueroa3898]

Great video it help me thanks

[@C2CCorps]

You're welcome!

[@martintimothy1915]

Great video, 8:47 .. I first thought the plane was an STOL de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, now I think it must be a Russian Stroukoff YC-1 34A one of which went to the NASA Ames Research Center in California :)

[@C2CCorps]

Nice eye! I bet you're right!

[@jayhart5244]

Much thanks

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you! We hope this helped you in your trucking journey, whether it helped you pass the written or pass a driving test!

[@DavidReyes-fd3qz]

Good video Sr

[@clonSanG]

Do u turn up a week before hand to do that very slow process

[@ranaafaq842]

wao very nice video for truckers

[@C2CCorps]

Thank you Rana!

[@daluswalus3154]

I ONLY SAW REAL MONEY IN TRUCKING WHEN I SAW THE PAY. RUNNING DOUBLES LONG DISTANCES.

[@grejsancoprative]

No second gear on that landing gear? How unfortunate. Poor arms.

[@justinhamlyn]

I worked for FedEx Ground for just over 3 years in the New England area unfortunately I moved and I'm trying to get back in with FedEx Ground in arizona and it's not easy. The thing is most trucks I used was a dual axle and u can't get under the trailer to check ur fifth wheel if you have dual axle

[@C2CCorps]

You can....the 5th wheel on the truck needs moved back. Since the video, as a company we no longer have single axle trucks and only operate twin screw trucks. If the spacing between the mud flaps of the truck and the landing gear on the trailer is too tight to get in and check jaws, make a hard turn to the right, about 4 feet. This will allow you to look into the jaws from the driver side directly. Due to the position of the truck to the trailer as it will be in a "turning" configuration, you can see the 5th wheel jaws easier.

[@danielvaughan8282]

Where's the ring feeder you really need to see how this works in Australia

[@Blastcal]

How do you know witch Trailer is heavier. You should talk about looking at the paperwork first.

[@davidgutierrez9123]

Layn excellent instructional video. Can you identify the dolly manufacturer.

[@C2CCorps]

Thanks! This one looks like a Holland. Fedex uses Holland, Jost, Silver Eagle, and Simplex dollies.

[@Project_EG2]

I can hook a set in under 8 min if the trailers aren’t that far away from each other

[@samben6805]

Best FedEx driver

[@C2CCorps]

💯

[@Hot80s]

reminds me of conway doubles

[@AnotherBlackGuy100]

👍

[@sponduli]

14:27 "Hey bossman where's th- OH SHIT"

[@gilnei38]

gostei muito de como acoplar um dolly o rapaz é um bom profissional !!!!

[@2ndMomentumGarage]

Whats the GVWR on the dolly and single axle trailer? Might grab 1 dolly/trailer to pull behind a truck without a 5th wheel connection so I can still have a dry van option when needed.

[@Bendigo1]

In most places, it is 20k per axle but bridge weight comes in to play so depending on the axle spacing it can be less, usually dolly and trailer can be around 37k together. You would want a heavy truck to pull that much in a pup behing it, and you would want the drive axles as close to the pintle hook to avoit the trailer swinging the truck around too much.

[@vicpetrishak1077]

Pintle hooks and safety chain eyelets should be mounted inside the tractor frame rails . Mounting these past the ends of the rails will expose them to damage .

[@C2CCorps]

VIC, that's an interesting point you make. You're saying the end of frame cross member should be moved towards the cab?

[@richardbrown4800]

Good training video....only critique is to not spin handle while rolling up landing gear. Place one hand on trailer for support and roll up slowly. Too easy to loose grip and slip or hit yourself with the spinning handle. Current CDL A driver of 30 years and 1 year with Fedex Custom Critical. Thanks for your video.

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Richard how are you doing?

[@planethedgehog2427]

Awesome video. Spelling corrections, though, are: initially handbrake flashlight

[@C2CCorps]

Perform too! Aside from our spelling errors, we hope you take away what good you needed from our video!

[@wmg33]

Don't be pulling that dolly by the ring. That's a good way to lose fingers or break hands. That's why there are grab irons on the sides

[@TheFilmMixer101]

14:25 - Oh Hello There

[@samrugtiv5563]

Good video

[@janweijers9761]

easy

[@douglasmccarty1196]

Use to pull doubles but my tractor ,trailers and dolly were all tri-axels.

[@hansosterblad591]

The hook on the first trailer where he hooks up the trolley looks like it's from the sixties. They

[@timothyalvarado9412]

917 Industry Here. Is that the yard in perrysburg OH?

[@C2CCorps]

ZSIO 511 - Sioux City, IA

[@michaeltouchtone8660]

Looks like bowling green ky as well.

[@FSXNOOB]

Funny thing is, i have never seen this kind of truck combi here in Europe.

[@NeilSoudan]

good video, thanks, pity about the sound problems

[@Murat.khasiev5320]

Спасибо было очень интересно теперь я тоже буду знать!

[@C2CCorps]

Спасибо за ваш комментарий! Безопасные путешествия.