Beeping Trailer Axle And Power Only Load

Hey all, two things first, I'm hooked to a FedEx trailer and the rear axle has been beeping off and on since I hooked up to it. What the heck is it and how do I get it to stop? Second this load is a Power Only Load so I get paid more for it. What exactly does that term mean?

Hey all, two things first, I'm hooked to a FedEx trailer and the rear axle has been beeping off and on since I hooked up to it. What the heck is it and how do I get it to stop? Second this load is a Power Only Load so I get paid more for it. What exactly does that term mean?

Fed Ex trailers MAY have an 'alert' system / warning type beeps. Hubby used to drive for them, and he's telling me what to type. Oftentimes, they beep when you are going in reverse. Check the trailers airbags also, says Tom. It's a 53' right? (or a 28, not pups?)

Power only load is because FedEx contracted with whomever YOU drive for... and YOU (your tractor) is only 'powering the load' ..<< ie: moving it for Fed Ex, for whatever reason. You're not the 'final destination' guy, apparently.

Hope this helps a bit from a non driver; got a hubby that won't type, telling me how to help until the seasoned vets get here. He says, check the rear axle/tandems for anything that could be amiss if you aren't 'beeping in reverse.'

Best to you~

Anne and Tom

Hey all, two things first, I'm hooked to a FedEx trailer and the rear axle has been beeping off and on since I hooked up to it. What the heck is it and how do I get it to stop? Second this load is a Power Only Load so I get paid more for it. What exactly does that term mean?

Fed Ex trailers MAY have an 'alert' system / warning type beeps. Hubby used to drive for them, and he's telling me what to type. Oftentimes, they beep when you are going in reverse. Check the trailers airbags also, says Tom. It's a 53' right? (or a 28, not pups?)

Power only load is because FedEx contracted with whomever YOU drive for... and YOU (your tractor) is only 'powering the load' ..<< ie: moving it for Fed Ex, for whatever reason. You're not the 'final destination' guy, apparently.

Hope this helps a bit from a non driver; got a hubby that won't type, telling me how to help until the seasoned vets get here. He says, check the rear axle/tandems for anything that could be amiss if you aren't 'beeping in reverse.'

Best to you~

Anne and Tom

Thanks, I looked it over and didnt see anything amiss. It is a 53 footer. I picked it up at a drop location, driving it 150 miles, it will be unloaded then I return the trailer where I picked it up. Weirdest load I've ever had. The place I picked it up didnt know anything about it, they said they just let them park them there. No paperwork at all. No contact number. Nothing but a loaded, sealed trailer and an address.

Oh, WOW. He says, it's probably a 'recovery' load, then....ie: the 'original' tractor/hauler had some issue / breakdown, (hopefully not a wreck, but could be . . . due to lack of paperwork.) Report that beeping to the folks at your destination, and in your DVIR for your company to pass on to the powers that be. (Also get the trailer # and seal # , perhaps in a photograph. Sad, but trafficking happens.)

Interesting, at best~~! Let us know how it all plays out; be safe on the final one fifty, for sure! (And check the news tomorrow in the town where you picked up the trailer, just to see if there's a mention.)

Best to you; thanks for sharing!

Turns out the place I'm delivering is closed mondays so I'm at a flying J. I saw a TA truck working on a tractor here. He says it's a low air warning beeping. My dash gauges show fine so I'll pass it along...to someone...if I can figure out who... lol

Turns out the place I'm delivering is closed mondays so I'm at a flying J. I saw a TA truck working on a tractor here. He says it's a low air warning beeping. My dash gauges show fine so I'll pass it along...to someone...if I can figure out who... lol

Sheesh~! I hope it's the 'Green & Blue' Fed Ex (Ground, haha!) << whom Tom worked for, LoL~! Yep, simple enough; just pass it on. I'll tell Tom he was 'close,' though. . . he DID mention airbags, haha! (He's sleeping for his night shift...which you may as well do!)

Super glad you got it figured out; sure love to hear the 'Paul Harvey' of the deal . . . ("The REST of the Story" . . . haha!!) Many doctor's offices are closed Monday; and many doctors can actually AFFORD to contract a whole (or LTL) FX/LH load, LoL~!!

Enjoy the day; it's 82 and hot here....stay cool and comfy~! :) Let us know, tomorrow !!

If you're parked, disconnect both air lines and the electrical cable. Beeping may stop.

If gauges are good, and no hiss of a leak, I'm going to bet it's a faulty pressure sensor detecting a phantom low pressure, hence the warning alarm.