Don't Do This! | These Mistakes Are Deadly

I have been overwhelmed with the amount of trailers I’ve seen dropped on the yard lately. I’m hoping this video will help many drivers who need it.
I know I’ve done one of these in the past, but this one is a much better run down that the video I filmed over 2 years ago.
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[@eyeson6113]

I owned a trucking company with 1200 employees. I also drove a million miles in my life. I wish all my drivers were as good as you. Dealing with doubles is a hard hustle. Hard work and great attitude. Thanks for putting a good face on the industry. Stay safe out there.

[@canadian_grower420]

🧢

[@jaybartgis5148]

Crazy. All 1200 people are the problem except you. What are the odds.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

A whole million miles so you’ve got what 8-10 years in a truck?? Hardest thing in trucking. Backing a tandem axle Jo-dog with your lead.

[@bobanoosh]

I think it’s cool that you added a little clip at the end showing you actually struggling with the dolly. Lol it shows you’re human and you still struggle with some stuff too even with the experience you have. It’s cool to add little stuff like that in your videos.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Glad you can appreciate that 😅 it was caught in a dip. I backed the trailer up a bit. I though BKM was going to add that but he didn’t, he just added the clips at the end.

[@tarzybarzy]

I'm not even a trucker and I found this fascinating 😂

[@nykel6478]

Ikr

[@williams9071]

Yes, because you're not a trucker!! Of course you would lol

[@tarzybarzy]

@@williams9071 good point! But i do find all her videos amazing and even considered looking into trucking as a career but who knows 😂

[@FeartheCyr611]

SAME!

[@nykel6478]

@@williams9071 when I get older I want to become a trucker

[@LarryLivesMusic]

It’s 3am and I’m partially awake .... That T-Rex 🦖 scared tf out of me!!!! I had to cut on all the lights afterwards lol

[@lizzyp8985]

It's only 8:17 pm here and it's scared me too lol

[@tuffgon2011]

That T-Rex almost got me as well hahaha but great video, stay safe out there!

[@grandpag9974]

Again, this must be said Shelby is the real deal with a smile making this world a better place every day.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

You are so kind thank you

[@shellyweiers121]

I couldn't agree more grandpa g

[@BigSmiles214]

Totally agree

[@camolizard5379]

Agreed

[@SindyJ37]

She certainly is!!! Luv this girl ♡ xoxo

[@IonutR]

That was hilarious! "Pull, Shelby, pull!" - while he's holding a 2 kg camera and you're trying to move a ~2000 kg dolly! 😂 Shelby: you're gonna have to help me with this one! AND HE TAKES 1 STEP BACK!!! 😂😂😂 That's fucking gold! 😂

[@dnayer]

I'm not a driver and let I love these videos!

[@SindyJ37]

Me too!! I'm proud to say my brother is a CDL driver and this channel helps me understand what his work entails.

[@pj1000ify]

You are right about how companies train or don't train their drivers. Everything that you covered in this video I learned from a FedEx driver that took the time to show me the proper way to safely hookup and unhook and it only took one time because I definitely paid attention. Just couldn't figure out the beeping noise. Made a new friend in the process and four years later I married her. Thanks for the informational/training video. We in the industry need to share our knowledge.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Wow! Omg what an awesome story 🥰

[@markholland8953]

Love your enthusiasm for the industry! Pulling a dolly uphill and making the hook, YOU'RE A BEAST!!

[@ShelbyHBTM]

It took some tries

[@yeremy7144]

Why not just back up some? Lol thats how people get hurt lol

[@eksine]

@@yeremy7144 You can't back up otherwise you don't have enough room to hook the dolly to the trailer. you obviously aren't a truck driver. if you are too far back the dolly cannot be raise high enough to clear the bottom of the trailer and you'll be stuck SMH

[@yeremy7144]

@@eksine ok buddy being pulling/doubles triples since my first year driving

[@yeremy7144]

@@eksine what u talking bout? Back the dam dolly attached to your lead save your back , i guess only skilled drivers can do it ..

[@jwfurniss]

you should really look into getting your videos to the training companies! your way better than their 20 yr old videos!

[@ShelbyHBTM]

😂

[@jpmerrick8886]

And they'd pay attention

[@jpmerrick8886]

Scarred shed crush something

[@richardlapoint1845]

They could careless. It would cost them money for her videos that's all they see 🤷

[@funnlivinit]

Many smaller companies will direct their new drivers to good KZbin videos like this one. That's why you should share it as much as possible so the algorithm puts it in peoples feeds.

[@53goforit]

Thank you Shelby for checking the king pin, a lot of drivers do not do this

[@TexasRanger658]

Possibly Job ending mistake

[@vikings844]

A lot! Wow. Then alot of drivers will eventually lose there job! That is the most important thing to do. Don't even bother being a trucker if you don't check the 5th wheel pin.

[@kellykonoske91]

I pulled doubles and triples for nearly thirty years. I can see that you've got apretty good handle on it! ( Thank God I didnt have to hear those beepers back then though! Lol. ) Todd Konoske the retired trucker.

[@P2nkzSB]

Literally had a slight heart attack when that T-rex popped out :D

[@Kolina80]

So glad I'm not the only one!!

[@oferungar1898]

ha ha, sort of thing happened to me too :)

[@razenkane1843]

I am glad I am not the only one that was well done

[@andresvalverde5069]

Haha same. You catch me BKM!

[@MatthiasSchulenburg]

Me too. I ripped off my headphones and looked around.... then realized the noise stopped .... Got me good (y) :-)

[@iBlasex27]

After hooking everything up I usually like to put air into the system and and open the valve on the tail trailer, just to make sure air is going through the whole system. Awesome video btw!!

[@nel2901]

I always do that too. Also I do a tug test right after I hooked to the 2nd trailer and drag it a little.

[@russowens1880]

Moving from hazmat to doubles. Your video is has been a HUGE help. A huge THANK YOU for taking the time do it. Esp in that weather!

[@davidroldan3003]

I haven't hooked up a set of doubles in many years & I watched your video & it was like a refresher course. Well made video

[@ngeltz]

Aside from the fact you're an absolute sweetheart - you're a wonderful asset to the highway transportation community. I loved the ending! Have a great day!

[@lydiaanderson7752]

@Hello Vintage how are you doing?

[@jessesager9460]

That was a good educational experience. I’ve been driving trucks for 12 years and never pulled doubles. Good job girl!

[@wiredspeaker5658]

I hadn't hooked up a set for a while and came across your video. Very concise yet informative and your delivery is spot on. I shared this with everyone (even those not in the business). You're clearly a ray of professionalism and positivity for the trucking community. I wish there was another 1000 Shelby's out there being great ambassadors for us all!!

[@gregwillard4267]

Is refreshing to see a young professional that dose it right. This from a senior driver of 47 years.

[@waynecallister2236]

"Wiggle Wagons and T-Rex dollies!" 🤣🤣

[@tednorberto3086]

Is that FedEx terms?

[@wmg33]

Love this girl. She’s cute. Bubbly. And a great truck driver.

[@conquerunderstanding7517]

Before backing the dolly connecting your emergency line and choking it out at the dolly will help keep your dolly straight as it activates the ram in the pintle hook. Nice video!! Keep on truck’N! FEDEX FREIGHT STRONG!

[@charlieclark592]

Wow I've never been so excited to watch a double b hooked up you are cute and this was very helpful for a new truck driver keep up the good work

[@chareepim4707]

Dakota’s waiting inside the truck and said “hurry up stop that beeping!!” 😂🐶

[@Snipedog1978]

Shelby again bringing joy and smiles to a tough world, and show everyone how much of a badazz she is.

[@guillermocastillo9175]

Great teaching. I been with FedEx fro 7 years, and I am happy to see a lady like you,.. teaching. God bless you!

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_I never was interested in trucks until this channel. I mean, i love CB's. I would give anytng for Shelby's energy & work ethic. Your amazing Shelby_*

[@rayclark9643]

Shelby thanks for showing the bloopers at the end...really explains what you were telling everybody that could happen:)

[@protectyourassests1028]

Cool, thanks for the upload. I got hired by Old Dominion and have a road test with Doubles next week, this video came in handy. You're awesome, thank you.

[@PoloJo33]

How was the test

[@tammystewart10]

Still in business?

[@anthonyvega1959]

Thank you for making and sharing this video, I went to an Interview/road test today and I did this very thing, it was an awesome experience because I was playing this video in my head and at the end of it all I got the job and it's all thanks to your videos. Thank you for your knowledge and everything you do. I even received my fedex employee number

[@bethd8000]

Shelby I am a Fedex driver and haven't had any experience with doubles yet. Your video helped me so much! Thanks so much for everything you do! See you on the road ✌

[@2tonbuick]

I really enjoy your videos. I've been driving 15 years but its nice to see a fresh perspective from a newer driver, a female driver, and from someone who didn't grow up in the industry. I love that you're here to help educate. There's not enough of that anymore in this industry. It used to be the way, you help out your fellow driver...but the drivers coming in today aren't that old school trucker anymore and no one helps anyone. For some (me) its a lifestyle not a job...but for most today its the opposite. No pride. I see the pride in your videos! You are a "trucker" keep the shiny side up greasey side down driver! They call me Country Time and I'm gone bye bye

[@jefferywhite8841]

You're awesome Shelby!! Your attitude is so genuine and sincere. Thank you for caring enough to do these videos!!

[@firefly24601]

BK, thanks for putting the "lights" sound back in the intro. It's made my very picky brain much happier! 💖

[@socal87border]

Haha I did it just for you 😉

[@user-so9rl3vd7r]

Thanks for taking the time to post this. I'm adding this to my Doubles/triples training vids.

[@sacphilip]

I’m a dentist... what am I doing watching this video? Oh well it was awesome!

[@harshavardhanmp2031]

Me too bro

[@dolphmanity]

...I stayed at Holiday Inn Express last night.

[@YouTube_Professor]

I live in a holiday inn express.

[@richardlapoint1845]

You watched so you can learn why some of us are missing a bunch of teeth 🤣🤣.

[@94villianvp96]

I own a holiday inn Express

[@robbie71w]

I’ve had my doubles/triples endorsement for 22 years & never pulled wiggle wagons! Great video, keep up the great work!

[@user-br5sj4zs8x]

Love watching Shelby's videos, especially Safety on hooking & unhooking dolly & Trailers The Correct Way

[@macielsilva2995]

I'm not a truck driver,I'm a trucks mechanic in Brazil and I admire your work Shelby! You are so brave!

[@alicedominguez94]

Good job! I used to run for FedEx. You're such a powerhouse! You go girl! 🤯😁 we love you too Shelby!

[@Essays4College]

YOU drove a truck? Are there a lot of female truck drivers out there?

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

In American Truck Sim in just press ''T'' while i take a sip of my coffee and done ! Fun and interesting video to watch.

[@beckysuper3574]

You are a beacon of light and secured hope thank you for being you. Be safe and keep it moving we need you America needs you.

[@rustyshackleford6799]

I am glad you posted this video. I am gonna be a local driver. I used to do otr and now I am going local. I needed a refresher on hooking the trailers again.I am based out of slc.

[@leighmackay7486]

Well done, Shelby. Whenever a woman puts her hair up in one of those weird pineapple things on her head, serious s...t is going to happen like muscling a huge dolly.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Lol always have to move the hair or a rip it out 😂

[@carlmcroberts6991]

Put the hair up and square up

[@johntaylor7256]

The beeping would drive me absolutely insane 🤪

[@tonywang3519]

Shelby girl where were 16 years ago? If I had some tipid like this back then I'm sure my right hand will not get smashed by the dolly 😂. Nothing but respect and love to what you're doing and accomplished in the industry. The passion, love, intensity & smile you're bringing daily out here are what make you extremely beautiful & fun to watch & follow! Much to learn from you keep on striving forward & take that hill. Stay safe out there....

[@richardbennett1318]

Pulled doubles for awhile. Liked the ending showing your struggles with the dolly! I am a male, 6 ft and 250 lbs, and there were times I struggled just as hard to move the dolly! A slight uphill grade suddenly changes all, especially if slippery

[@barryholden5774]

And now i know how to do something, even though i don't have a truck and trailer. Great instruction video :)

[@bensond32]

I always love the clip of Dakota with the sunglasses at the beginning lol. Awesome video Shelby! Keep up the great work you guys!

[@SterlingWheel]

Great video! I pulled triples for FX for many years and enjoyed the challenge. A few bits of information for you, inside the pintle hook that little tongue is called a snubber. We keep our fingers clear of the loop because those dollies have ballast in the tail end to keep the tongue weight easy to manage. Sometimes if it has too much it will pop up violently. A dolly can weigh up to 2800lbs so never wrestle one, you'll lose. In your blooper where you struggled to get the dolly to the pintle, bounce the dolly off the second trailer to get momentum if the trailer isn't sitting too high. Also make sure when you go to air up the trailers that you're absolutely sure the tractor brakes are still set. I've seen many ghost trucks in the FX yards and drivers about to get fired for causing damage. Safe travels!

[@TheDeerhunter39]

what up fedex I'm a driver with R&L carriers Just starting to haul doubles & triples and have to say I've watched alot of hooking doubles and this one is be far the most intuitive video I've seen yet great job. Safe Trucking

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Appreciate it 😁

[@srj263]

Another great video. I’m stressing about learning to drive with one trailer. I can’t imagine running a double or triple. Good for you. Keep up the great work.

[@jamiehoward3151]

I'm a housewife and find this video very informative!

[@triciathetrucker1654]

I don't drive for FedEx, but I do pull doubles. LTL. I'm always struggling with the landing gear so I really liked your tips on which direction to roll it. Thanks for your videos, I'm a solo driver so these are very helpful

[@jamesbrown4845]

Thanks for the educational video. I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness and time involved.

[@FlyGuy457]

I am a retired Pilot-big planes and l find you to be an amazing person. If I wanted to start trucking, you would be a great example. Good stuff.

[@tammystewart10]

Would some retired pilots be interested in going on the road? That'll be great!😊

[@Grandamse1]

Best part was the bloopers! Hahaha real world right there. You did it Shelb!

[@angielynndiller]

The thing I hate about going to a FedEx yard is how the trailers are dropped anywhere and everywhere which makes it hard for me because I haul trailers exclusively for my company for the most part and when dollies and trailers are all over the place it makes my job more difficult and takes a lot longer for me to get in and out of the FedEx yard. Knowing that the weight is just the axle weight is very helpful, thanks for that information.

[@troywilliams5829]

I just left Wyoming I’m at truck driver as well and this is a really nice way of teaching new drivers like you said on how to not drop their trailers so good job

[@carguyslifestyle8578]

Your one of the most beautiful truck driver I’ve seen yet. And strong too 😂

[@spowers3298]

You're the Best!!! Stay safe, warm, and happy!!

[@ScattyBelico]

Shelby you rock girl, you are a great example for winter truckers and i have mad respect for you. Good luck and be safe 😄

[@drudarby4269]

You might be one of the kindest people ever.

[@espressosplanners7765]

I think the worst part would be doing the dolly gear looks complicated and nerve racking. Be safe Shelby.

[@stevenhall1097]

Love the videos. Thanks beautiful Shelby.

[@unshakableyouth]

I've watched 6 other videos and yours was the most helpful and descriptive. Thank you

[@krakurt1]

Ive been pulling FedEx ground trailers for 6 years. And is by far the best video I’ve seen on breaking down, and putting a set of trailers together. Thank you for putting it out there.

[@camillerimoux]

Meanwhile I am driving a simple truck, no trailer, juste a 10 meter long truck. I look up to all of you truckers, I'll learn until I retire (in 25 years 😂)

[@davidclifton8160]

Thank you for sharing, currently have endorsement however have not pulled doubles or triples.

[@brycejeannotte7699]

Great job Shelby. You may be small, but you sure can move around that truck like a gymnast. Stay safe..

[@chrisdenning9816]

I pulled doubles in NorCal in the 70’s. Pretty much the same today except the alarms and new technology on the dolly. I slipped on sand and gravel several times and ended up on the ground under the dolly. They had tongue jacks then. I had a lot less training then too. I rode with a buddy 1 night and he showed me how it worked. You learn as you go. Good times. Thanks for the memories.

[@jamesray741]

You got me looking at Columbia boots and jackets now lmao. They should sponsor you.

[@joshcook8586]

Always happy as your name goes! Perfect role model for others.

[@JonpMathewsdxt]

Your doing a good service a lot of people you see on some yards really don’t know how to get hooked and unhooked. I drive for fedex freight. But I’ll run over flow for ground during Christmas rush and this would be a great and informative video for anyone about to pull wiggle wagons. God bless and drive safe.

[@kellandbailey2970]

You explain this impressively well. I've seen quite a few videos out there that don't stress the important bits enough. I've pulled STAA doubles, triples, rockies and turnpikes and dealt with single and tandem congears and I wouldn't have explained this setup any differently than you - good job!

[@daniblanaru1520]

i love your vids thank you for keeping us entertaind 🙃

[@shahidwasim4473]

Shelby you are tougher then you look sweetie 🥰

[@bryanphillips1867]

This seems kind of, just weird. Why would you say Sweetie? I doubt your her significant other...

[@bruciebruce32]

@@bryanphillips1867 lots of people say sweetie. My trainer called every female we came across sweetie. I guess it’s an older generation thing

[@bryanphillips1867]

@@bruciebruce32 It should stay with the older generation then. It just sounds demeaning now.

[@KDu400]

@@bryanphillips1867 let it go 🤣 if you don’t like it, don’t say it!

[@bryanphillips1867]

@@KDu400 I've been locked down for months. I have nothing better to do. Also, I don't know if my comments came across as rude or something, but I was just trying to have a civil discussion.

[@thomasweida2881]

Before being an Owner Operator I drove for Roadway and CF pulling doubles. Ma’am this has got to be the best video I have ever seen explaining the hookup and drop of double trailers. Exelent job. Just be glad you will never have to Jif up a tractor ( jufing up is sliding a converter dolly “jiflox” into the tractor frame making the tractor a tandem) now that is a greasy mess.

[@greglawson3805]

My first trucking job was 32’ double chip trailers running from Redmond OR to Camas WA every night over Mt. Hood. This was quite the introduction to trucking for a young man!! Always hated screwing with that dolly!! That thing could make or break your night, ALWAYS FIND LEVEL GROUND! Jus sayin!! didn’t have that pesky beeper though, dear lord that would get old quick. Great video, well done and thought out. Thanks for always looking out for the other guys with videos. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@sharkhunt9476]

She’s the cutest little monster in the haunted house. Love her. 👍🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄👍

[@lydiaanderson7752]

@Hello Shark how are you doing?

[@gac914]

Hooked that like a boss, Shelby!!!! 👍👍👍

[@cejfmks]

Being a seasonal fed ex driver out of wichita ks, this video is pretty much spot on. The beeping is for low air pressure, and that includes the tires. Fed ex trailers has it set up when you hook up the air if a tire is low, it starts airing up the low tire to the set pressure. So if a tire starts to lose pressure faster than it can fill it, there is a lite that comes on on the trailer that let's the driver know to check your tires. I thought that was pretty cool when I started there.

[@ron827]

I am very impressed with the strength of this 5' dynamo!!!! You may want to get a small Come-a-Long to help pull the dolley to the hook. After hooking up to a fifth wheel, I have see drivers do a litte test tug to make sure it is latched. Stay safe Shelby and keep the vids coming.

[@titusax]

Tough little lady, I see your height is an advantage when you walk under the trailer, being 5’ noth’in does come with perks

[@ellerybice3787]

Take them damn beepers and make the FedEx CEO. Stuff them up you know what.

[@mygixxer100]

The beeping is a safety device to let someone know that’s loading the trailer a truck has hooked and powered the trailer. You get use to it I don’t hear the beeps anymore lol

[@electroniccheeks]

Only on ground trailers. Freight does not have this "safety feature".

[@mygixxer100]

@@electroniccheeks it’s crazy how we are under the same umbrella but totally different. They only use rail trailers and ground has rail and the belly pups. Not to mention freight dollies are weird lol

[@electroniccheeks]

@@mygixxer100 Ground is it's own animal.

[@Jg-qp2lr]

Your a good person always trying to help people good job shelby

[@austinpeeples9915]

The struggle is real on even the slightest incline with those dollies, I’m always trying to choose the lighter ones like you had. Sometimes if you can get a good angle on the tires it can help to push on them directly to get it out of a rut. Going at it alone is rough!

[@200xcBruce]

Driving doubles is spooky for the rest of us mortals

[@12pawsinn]

Do it all the time .... doubles and triples!!! Even a quad

[@richardlapoint1845]

I hauled, ran the yard hooking and unhooking doubles for a few years, it aint bad.

[@SbrGrendel65]

Not everyone moves PUP Trailers all the time and some are just clueless 😂

[@RodneyRicoWillis]

Great vid, one thing I never forgot that we were told in CDL school (20yrs. Ago). Consistency "Always hook and unhook the same way all the time." Pick a way and stick to it. I believe that the start from the front when hooking and start from the back when unhooking may be an accident waiting to happen.

[@Mschasz3129]

Thanks Shelby 😊. I always wanted to see how the doubles were done. I'm 55 an getting ready to do my last 10yrs. Im really thinking about running doubles. I've had to real nice offers I have know ties keeping from running how or where I want.. Your super dedicated!! Tnx Again!! Monte...

[@ravenspower4797]

You are supercute!

[@niceguygesnone1]

ive done this before you make some men look bad lol, Great job, retired now i dont miss it at all

[@trakyboy5128]

Girl you rock !!! Advise is cheap so EVERYONE can afford it !!!! Thank you 👍🏽👍🏽😀

[@usafvet6766]

I just want to give you a lot of recognition and applause for your video. You are totally awesome if I ever drove for FedEx I would love to have you train me because you are perfect you do everything the right way and that's what really matters. Congrats FedEx should award you driver of the year or something. For your hard work do for them. 👍👍🇺🇸

[@steveburke3923]

Ok, THIS video takes me back. Almost 25 years ago, I pulled doubles for Carolina Freight carriers from 7pm to 3am. GREAT description of attaching and detaching. I marveled at the upgrades to the pintle hooks (We had not locks on the pintle), or bells going off, etc. This is so much safer. The 1st trailer was called the "LEAD", and the 2nd trailer was the "KITE." Kites are light things, so it was easy to remember that the "kite" went in the back. Really good job. And yes, I remember how heavy the "dollies" were to move around. We called them "Bogies", but the correct name is "Converter dolly." Hmmm.

[@SindyJ37]

I love and appreciate your channel. My brother is also a truck driver and it is such a treat to learn about the lifestyle so I can understand him better ♡ ty Shelby and Dakota

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

You love this community !!! We love you Shelby !!! And Dakota !!! 👍😎👍

[@tartan_ninja69]

I am a Truck Driver over here in the UK (Among other things :P) I have never driven a two trail set up, really enjoyed seeing the set up... Keep the videos coming Shelby :) And Grandpa G is right keep the smile too, your doing good work.