How To Know Which Hole To Slide Your Trailer Tandems | Scaling A Load For Legal Weight

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[@TCTCKS]

I've had 2 trainers and never learned how to move the tandems. Every time I asked they just said "oh don't worry about it I'll check the weight" and then they would move so fast I didn't have a clue as to what they were doing. This has been very informative thank you so much.

[@_method_5877]

Went through the same thing!

[@king4916]

Same thing,here.

[@Shamaness888]

Same for me too!

[@GabePrince]

May Trucking in Pensacola is the worst Company for instructions

[@BinaryTechnique]

You are literally the best teacher. Better than my whole CDL school I went to and trainers at work. Simple, understandable, and to the point 👌🏽

[@user-pn2in3sg6u]

I watched your videos while I was in school 2 months ago learning to back up and now that I’m on my own had to watch this one to distribute my weight. I can finally leave now after weighing 3 times lol!! Your videos are so helpful! Thank you!

[@ksunofficial]

This was an excellent video I just came back from Ohio and I had to do This exactly. My school never showed me how to do this God-bless you brother.

[@Hicksgang1974]

I'm go start driving next week for a trucking company and this have shown me how to slide tandems best video I seen yet👍

[@_method_5877]

Thank you for a thoroughly well explained demonstration. There's a lot of very bad "trainers" who don't do anything close to this.

[@truk_2king846]

This dude needs to be a cdl instructor... Helped me out for sure thanks man

[@CrayZlegit]

Went right into food distribution after CDL school (no need for any of this) got a drop/hook job last week. Covid is used an excuse for no training. This is by far one of the best trucking “how to” videos I’ve seen! Thank you so much!✌️ & ❤️

[@calvinboxley48]

Bro u still have to slide them at some places .......

[@darrenzeno3002]

Yeah his video was straight up & down

[@coryandrews4177]

Thank you for such an easy to follow video. Been trucking for almost 2 years but mostly flatbed. I am going to be driving dry van and wondered about the trailer tandems. This really was simple and couldn't have asked for a better tutorial. Thank you and have a blessed day.

[@courtneyholmes9064]

Man best advice and video on how to slide tandems you put it where the goats 🐐 can get it like my uncle always says in other word simple not hard for some of us who take a bit to catch on I am so glad to have found your channel bravo love and peace

[@driversuccess]

“Where the goats can get it” 😂😂😂 that’s a very funny saying

[@als.1024]

One of the best videos on explaining the movements on the pins for your trailer thank you it was helpful especially the part where you explain how even the fifth wheel pins can be moved fortunately I know not every truck has that option but it was really nice that you talked about it thank you and God bless

[@ludditeneaderthal]

Tandems or 5th wheel, the rule is "move the box the way you need the weight to move". To move weight from drives to tandems, you move the box back (so tandems slide further forward in their frame). To move weight from drives to steers, you slide the box forward (5th wheel slides forward). You neglected a step in 5th wheel sliding, you have to take the weight off the 5th wheel. That means dropping your landing gear all the way, and then either cranking the gear down more (like 25 turns in low gear, maybe more), or, if equipped, dump the air bags. If you dont have a bag dump, drop the landing gear til it doesnt want to crank in high gear, hit the slide switch, then crank in low gear until you hear the "CLANK" of the 5th wheel pins retracting. For "reference points", I personally use the cab steps as the moving point, and a dropped glove as the fixed point. That way you're lining up points (eye, moving, fixed) in a straight line, nice and close... far more accurate. One more "cheat", get a box of blackboard chalk (cheap, like a buck, the box will last years). Once you "count off" your holes on the tandem frame, use the chalk to mark your "target hole" (circle, cross hairs, v arrow, whatever). After your slide gets your reference line up, when you go back to extend your pins, you will see which direction you have to move to "latch" in the right hole, or if you missed entirely. One last note, in my company 2018 cascadia, equipped with a bag dump, I have a bag pressure gauge. At 28,000 lbs or more drive weight, it functions well to give your drive weight. 2 lbs gauge pressure equals roughly 1000 lbs. So 62 psi is pretty close to 31000 drive weight. 64, 32000. I know an empty trailer and my cab with full fuel weigh about 34,500 lbs. I know my "normal" 5th wheel position usually gives 11,500 to 11,900 lbs on my steers under load. So let's say I picked up a 35,000 lb load headed to california. (Roughly 70k total weight). I subtract 11,800 steer weight, leaving 58,000 or so. Slide my tandems to the "cali line" (10 ft forward of the rear of my 53 ft trailer), then dump my bags, and reinflate them on level ground. Once the needle stops moving (it takes a full minute) I check the gauge. If it reads 60 psi, I have 30k roughly on my drives, so 28k on the tandems. If it shows less than 56 psi, my tandems could be overweight, because it gives no accuracy below 28k load. Then I'll put weight on the drives until i hit a stable 60 psi, and count holes to leave 34k or less on the tandems, and position the tandems there. Assuming i meet the bridge law positioning, i can confidently roll to a CAT scale assuming I'm reasonably legal for the whole trip. If not, I'm still legal to the scale, so I can get an accurate "rework weight" at the cali line.

[@ajdasa6169]

Great advice guys. .. Don’t states have different rules when comes to random pin? Like Ca 40 or something?

[@ludditeneaderthal]

@@ajdasa6169 that's called the state bridge law, and the motor carriers road atlas lists them all in the state by state dimensions table. In cali, it's 40 ft from kingpin to centerline of rearmost trailer axle. The kingpin is 3 ft from the header boards on a 53 ft trailer, so using a tape measurer to measure 10 ft from the swing door forward gives you 40 ft from the kingpin (53-3=50-10=40). Some states measure to the middle of the tandems from the kingpin for bridge length (the table lists specifics). Idaho has a "calculated offset" bridge law which seems like higher calculus is required, but their DOT website has a calculator page. The offset bridge is required on ALL routes that aren't "national network", and a permit is required. If you're on an interstate or within a mile of one (just passing through) you dont have to worry about it, but even some US highways in Idaho require the permit and offset bridge length. Check your weight and dimension tables in the atlas, some states are absolute "12, 34, 34", others allow heavier dual axle (tandems and drives) weights, some even allow up to 20k on your steers (IF your tires are rated for that weight) a couple have whacky "weight per inch of tire width" steer axle weights. It's always a good idea to make sure you're legit for your entire route before you roll, so you don't get bitten in the back pockets by a "500 lb per inch of steer tire width" max (which with 295 metric width tires is 11,600 lbs, lol).

[@ajdasa6169]

Luddit, wow. You must be a trainer and a real pro in trucking .,great explanation bro ., I ll be doing intermodal in CA Az and Nv soon with Schneider and appreciate all you guys for educating us ..they don’t teach you so much in details in orientation., 👍

[@ludditeneaderthal]

@@ajdasa6169 lol, I'm a noob (year and a half), and my "mentor" was a useless idiot who just wanted me to grind out miles. But my entire solo time has been OTR, and I stay out 3 months at a clip. Had tires in every lower 48 state but north dakota so far. I'm also a cheap bastard, and hate the idea of paying fines or losing time. I ask the old timers, hassle my fleet cubicle dwellers, and "check all the angles", lol. Here's a specific hint for you, with the regional gig you describe: go to the local home depot, and get an 8 ft 2x12 cut into 4 equal lengths. When you have to chain up (like for donner, trust me, you will), you roll the inner dually onto the board. That lifts your outter enough to get the chain on, tight, the first time (no rolling and tightening crap). 4 pieces so you have 1 each for 2 drives and 2 tandems. Got that from an old timer. Also make sure you have 40 or 50 bucks cash on you, that way you can pay a "chain up guy" to set them for you if you seriously have no interest in putting them on yourself (the ticket for ignoring a chain order is usually around 250 bucks, so even 50 is a bargain)

[@ajdasa6169]

Luddit . Thnx for the reply. One more question if u don’t mind , as a new driver, backing isn’t easy at all. When u go to Amazon DC or Dollar general, backing into the hole isn’t Easy with 53’ and my trainer helped me out. If ur alone , and every driver and switcher at the dock , waiting until you finish backing impatiently and that’s intimidating., You don’t even feel like get out and look as we taught in trucking school . What should we do ? Just ignore them n take my time to Alley dock and backing ? Coz they all are watching like I m a fool ? 😀

[@Alexsmith-hp2mz]

Im a new driver just finished my mentorship but I just couldn’t do OTR so I’m looking for a local job and this is great information you make it sound so easy you’re a great teacher

[@damoncrockett9321]

Go drive for DG fleet. Depending on location you could be home most nights. At the very least you get 2 days off a week in a roll so not too bad.

[@shawnaudette5784]

Im in cdl a school right now and inkeept failing the questions for these type of questions the school doesn't teach this but brother you just explained it to me so easily i get it now thankyou so much you just got a newsubscriber

[@abdullahiahmed7484]

Very well explained brother. Better than a lot of videos I’ve seen. Keep up the good work and god bless you

[@sbkamara2003]

Excellent video my brother from Africa 🌍🌍🌍

[@ihatebean11]

Thanks, work for sysco. Didn't know how to move 5th wheel slide so this helped.

[@driversuccess]

Glad it helped

[@julianismyson]

Love the detail . Thank you brother. I now understand the tandems weight etc. I have yet to start school yet now feel a bit more condident that I can do this! Please keep making these videos. I am your number one follower sir.

[@brandonjones152]

Love your videos ! As new driver here I value your advise and information greatly ! Praise

[@shannonward-urrabas1543]

I love your videos. You always give me the right information at the right time! Thank you for helping me!!

[@thompsonadesina924]

This is the best explanation so far. Thank you so much.

[@samdillsaver7676]

My company’s trucks don’t have the adjustable 5th wheel. My last company’s trucks do and drivers were constantly adjusting the 5th wheel to be California legal. They also have tandem stoppers for the trailer. It makes adjusting much easier.

[@allthings73hs1yf]

Thank you for everything you do. The BEST

[@plausibledeniability333]

You explained this in a way that makes sense. Thank you.

[@mo8282]

the best ever who explained how to do it. thanks man

[@snoopysgottago1319]

The best clearly detailed video ive seen on this . Good job my man This will help many people.

[@NovaxExotic]

Thank you so much!!!!! I’m with swift rn and my mentor did not teach me this at all!!!! But I now i have somewhat of a better understanding thank u again!!!

[@laqueshadawkins9056]

Great info! Thank You! Love how detailed you were.

[@Bullmanure24]

Very good video. Very easy to understand! Thank you!

[@daniel_anthony_k]

Very thorough and helpful explanation, I was impressed.

[@cornelliusjefferson7106]

This is brilliant

[@jl6168]

Thank you so much for this. Very very well explained and detailed. Truly awesome

[@UnprofitableServantsMinistries]

Thank you for this video, it gave me a better understanding of how to slide the tandems. I just got done with training and been on my own for one week. I trained with a trainer for about a month but he really didn't explain it that well. This video cleared some things up. Thanks again 🙏

[@mjackson4900]

I like how you explain and demonstrate in the video. You are a perfect teacher

[@Kaligirl4life]

Very detailed great video this video will be very helpful for new drivers.

[@damionasmond30]

Thank you so much for this video god bless your brother, keep safe and keep up the wonderful work you are doing.

[@LuxDream]

I never plan on becoming a trucker but even I understood your explanation perfectly! You’re a great teacher especially by actually showing how it’s done. Amazing job!

[@ALIjm-xx1kj]

So informative. Thank you Man.

[@nisa3695]

Thank you!

[@rosaliemacrae7355]

I'm moving and stationary reference point or on point that is so helpful thank you very much

[@cecilyburro5326]

💪🏾You're the best. Thank you 🤲🏽

[@brandonsample1]

Those two references points for sliding the tandems was brilliant thank you

[@semperfi8075]

Great Video!! Learned a lot watching your video! Thank you for making it so simple.

[@kimlee6970]

Thank you for this video 👍🏻 You offered great explanations!

[@highvibeaspirations]

Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@Danielle10.07]

Thank you so much for this video. I was so confused when it came to anything regarding tandems but not anymore. You explained everything so thoroughly!

[@driversuccess]

Glad it helped

[@vcraig6531]

Thank you so much, especially with the mark the hole where you want to end up.

[@justicetruth3437]

Great video brother. I like how you give details and repeat information for any student to understand, which is a very good teaching technique. 🙏

[@bonmoney6844]

Appreciate it this definitely very helpful

[@wyllshaungipson]

Sweet video 👍🏽👍🏽

[@amarveersingh2132]

Very good explanation

[@Gangstter]

Golden!

[@desiral.hagger3950]

Good information, thanks for the demonstration.

[@ballisticjazz7458]

Great training video!

[@QueenBaha]

🌴☀️thanks bro I’ll never forget this now ☀️🌴

[@AngelicStorm]

Love your technique, it's genius, I'll try with tape, and chalk

[@MrJediahmed]

Mr. Moses , You are the Best instructor i may say Sir, Thank you so much for sharing . God bless you ,

[@driversuccess]

God bless you too!

[@gtoneable]

Nice reference point trick. Safe driving. 👍

[@lindanurdreamz]

Amazing!!! Thanks for the video

[@loggiestics]

Seripusly bro you have the best video on KZbin thanks so much

[@abdellembary8387]

Very straight forward. Thank u sir

[@bobbymccarter1301]

Great video for me. Thanks guy...

[@CharaD91]

Thank you so much!! You are greatly appreciated.. this helped me so much. I was used to doing teams and never learned the whole concept of sliding the tandems and weight distribution, now I am solo and you totally fixed that problem for me! I’m forever grateful. Feeling much more confident OTR

[@driversuccess]

Glad it helped!

[@michaelreolegio3022]

This was a great tutorial !

[@mrrr407]

Love your videos man I’m learning from them

[@sSs-pu3ez]

You are the best

[@sharkall7648]

Thank you very much my friend really helped me out.

[@tonyg9324]

Thanks bro for the info. Well done

[@kamsothkao6837]

Thanks for the helpful tip driver, god bliss u and stay safe

[@mikecostigan9913]

Thank you for this informative video.

[@ephyism]

Thank u sir... very good illustration. God bless you

[@gaildavis9825]

Very good thank you for your time to teach us newbies.

[@jackduncan1474]

Thank you for the video Very good info

[@erajones9990]

Nice and clear directions. Thanks much

[@driversuccess]

You are welcome!

[@gilbertespinoza7955]

Bro excellent job keep up with videos

[@stephenhernandez4403]

Great video thank you so much…👍Truck driver from Southern California….🚛. 🚛

[@mohammedsiraj2496]

Thanks you are the best keep it up

[@anthonywavestrucking]

Great explanation! Great video. 💯

[@juridahmauti7314]

Very awesome teacher your videos are amazing and also you are explaining step by step be blessed very soon I hope I will be truck woman

[@mehulbhanot1194]

Very nice trick , it helps a lot Thanks you for sharing

[@dantep3618]

I normally have post its to mark the hole. Sometimes is good to ask the yard if they have scales. If they do I would set the scales and adjust while the scale is on

[@driversuccess]

Most customers will not allow you to adjust them while still on the scale because it messes the scale

[@jamerjordan]

Nice , very good explanation, thank you

[@loggiestics]

Thsnk you so much for explaining

[@jeffreymendez7877]

Great video! Im studying for the test and now I feel I got a good grip on this part! I kept getting these questions with moving x amount of holes to transfer weight wrong! Thank you for your video!

[@driversuccess]

Glad it helped

[@beblessed3770]

Great vid 👍🏾

[@anindian7381]

You are really a good hearted person my friend......its the nice way to explain everything to the new drivers...every experienced person was one of the new ones before ......nd they should teach the new one like this brother...great job ...keep it up...👍🙏

[@driversuccess]

Thank you for your kind words

[@d3s1guy]

Sir, I salute you thank you so much my trainer sucks

[@heavyhitr7696]

Super helpful. Thanks. God bless

[@rodneyreal38]

One love bruh !

[@reyyovian01]

Nice one we'll explained

[@arethalee428]

Thank you 😊

[@Yadwindersingh-ey2uj]

Really great explaining keep it up brother. .

[@AlseeMcCray]

thanks bro you explained this so very very well

[@driversuccess]

Glad to be of help

[@chrisu3258]

Excellent video !! You have a new subscriber. I look forward to more videos from you !!

[@williamm9305]

God Bless you my brother

[@driversuccess]

Amen

[@jessegago7163]

Great video. Explained perfectly and in great detail. Well done Sir. Thank you.

[@abdifatahnor1338]

What a natural teacher you are This lessons was my hardest in my truck school but you make me easy to understand

[@mohammedabdille4295]

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[@leannhorowitz2781]

Love u friend!!!!

[@Mrbiggntall]

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[@driversuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@qurankarim6570]

I’m new driver this helped a lot thank you so much brother

[@abdifatahnor1338]

Excellent explanations you appreciate