How to Unhook Double Trailers

How to unhook a set of double trailers? If it's done properly it shouldn't take long or be too difficult. Some of the most important things to do while unhooking a set of double trailers is take your time.
Hopefully you find this helpful and you can learn a few tips or tricks yourself to make it easier to hook your set of doubles!
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[@docnasty9472]

Thanks just watched how to hook and unhook super simple and clear to understand and no stupid background music playing

[@SimpleLivin]

You are welcome. Hope it helps

[@aviellot13]

10 out of 10 Great Job

[@SimpleLivin]

Thank you! 💞

[@meseahunt]

if only I could find a team driving mate like you life would be GREAT!!!

[@user-zb9fx3bq5f]

Fantastic explanation, but you missed on point. How to set and release the brakes. That would have made it a 10 out of 10. as is, it's a 9 out of 10 :)

[@SimpleLivin]

I checked them after I pulled to the pull lanes. I did not video it because the lanes were full of other sets.

[@onepanther69]

awesome thanks for the videos you made me feel better about learning this jus went to work for a contract fedex carrier

[@SimpleLivin]

You are so very welcome. What hub are you outta? Best wishes, stay safe and many blessings

[@jeremymacdonald2073]

way to go. explained perfectly.

[@SimpleLivin]

Thank you for the kindness and support. May God bless you

[@joelrosado7267]

Thank you this was helpful

[@rob0895]

Hello. I enjoy watching your videos .I'm going to school for training to get my CDL soon. I always wonder, what's the purpose or meaning for pulling doubles or triples?? Thanks

[@SimpleLivin]

More job opportunities and better pay. Wish you the best. Of there is any way we can help dont hesitate to ask.

[@tripplemmm86]

This tiny woman deadlifts more than I do 🙆🏾‍♂️

[@SimpleLivin]

🏋️‍♀️ one taugh gal!

[@lizhartel3740]

Nice work lady!!

[@SimpleLivin]

Really shows off my short person problem

[@lizhartel3740]

You do short well lady

[@bryan989898]

Thanks for the video awesome info.

[@SimpleLivin]

Thank you fornthe kindness and support! Many blessings

[@wb6she]

I'm amazed how good you are doing that, thanks for sharing, and God Bless.

[@SimpleLivin]

Thank you! 12 years of practice. Thanks for watching and Many blessings to you

[@williamengland6119]

Nice job. I love these educational video's. You guys have a great weekend. William

[@SimpleLivin]

As always thanks for watching!

[@wallyortizjr71]

You are awesome thank you for sharing your video

[@SimpleLivin]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Nice video I never leave a gap but if you like it’s OK

[@SimpleLivin]

It only takes once for it to toll back and almost rehook... ekkkkk lol

[@jazzyph3879]

Great job...I lv how you just back that trailer up an connect everything so easy. I'm about to join FedEx Ground, the same thing like what your doing. I can't wait. Anything I need to know?

[@SimpleLivin]

Thanks for the kind words! Excited for you to join the team! Compared to most trucking companies there is little stress. What hub will you be out of? When hooking or un hooking always take your time. Check out some of our other videos especially kzbin.info/www/bejne/faTJhnqhi9Z7pdE You can also follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/2simplelivin/ Or Facebook: m.facebook.com/2simplelivin/?...

[@Agislife1960]

So if you rehook that back trailer, you've got to crank on the landing gear a little bit to raise the trailer back up for the dolly.

[@SimpleLivin]

That is a great loaded question! Yes and no. It's a little hard to explain. The dolly is kinda ramp shaped on the back so it allows you to scoop up the trailer and lifting it to the apron plate which can privet up and down. When the weight of the trailer is fully on the apron plate it sits flat But some times the trailers are dropped to low then the front of the trailer hits the tires. The trailer will bump the tires causing damage to the tires. So the yes you have to cranky the landing gear up! And that pretty much sucks lol If you check out this video towards the end you can see that shape of the dolly I'm talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faTJhnqhi9Z7pdE

[@jaysant6958]

Can someone explain what is meant by this: “Never unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the trailer. The dolly tow bar may fly up, possibly causing injury, and make it very difficult to recouple.” I’m trying to visualize what would fly up and what it’s talking about. I’m reading it in a study guide.

[@SimpleLivin]

Great question. Its talking about where the dolly connects to the front trailer. Don't unhook the dolly from the rear of the front trailer before dropping the 2nd trailer. If unhooked the dolly tug can fly up. Does that make more sense?

[@jaysant6958]

@@SimpleLivin So if the 2nd trailer is still connected and you unhook the dolly from the front trailer, I still can’t visualize why it would fly up. Isn’t the 2nd trailer connected with the dolly 5th wheel? How would then go anywhere? Maybe I’m missing something are have something wrong. 🤔

[@SimpleLivin]

That is correct it would still be hooked to the 5th wheel. Those 2 location are huge pivet points. There is a lot of pressure on where the dolly connects to the rear of the first trailers. A dolly is a triangle. It has 2 wheels as anchors and depends on the pintle hook on rear of trailer to be the 3rd anchor or leg to keep it level and balanced. With the weight of the trailer on the back of the dolly once you unhooked from the anchor those 2 pivet points no long have the support needed. And the tongue will fly up. Between the 2 trailers is the most dangerous place on a set! Hooking and unhooked the dolly is where most injuries happen. We have see hands crushed, fingers amputated and unfortunately the loss of life. I hope this helps get a better visual. Trust in the process.

[@bristal1000]

How many pallets does the doubles haul?

[@SimpleLivin]

Good question! Tricky answer. If it's a Frieght company like xpo, ups,fedex abf... they have drip decks. The trailers are load floor to ceiling. You can fit 16 standard skids side by side nose to talk, add a deck you double let that as long as the weight allows. But not every skid is the standard size soooo you could have 50 skids lol Packages on the other hand ... hundreds! We haul for FedEx ground. Our typical trailer has 400-1000 packages That's just one trailer for those stats so double that lol

[@bristal1000]

@@SimpleLivin So 16 standard pallets? I'm thinking of purchasing a double trailer. I would need at least a 40 pallet capacity. My 53 ft trailer can take 24 loaded straight , not pin wheeled. I've never seen this on the road ; but could I attach a 28 ft trailer to a 40 ft ? That way I could get at least 40 pallets?

[@SimpleLivin]

Doubles depends on where you are. Its tight regulations. Some states they must be on a roll road. There are drop yards off some exits on the turnpikes for trailers to be disconnected. The gross weight is the same for any combination. Whether its double 28 or double 53... which do get pulled in the midwest/west or triple 28s

[@bristal1000]

@@SimpleLivin Thanks , you helped my company more than you know👍. I'll research the 2 states we will be operating in .

[@SimpleLivin]

You are so welcome. If you have more questions dont hesitate to ask. Hopefully we can help