I just remembered a doubles thread was started
https://www.truckingtruth.com/truckers-forum/Topic-31237/Page-1/running-doubles-
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
Well done. And THANK YOU for being a driver willing to do what is needed to keep rolling (carrying parts / tools / attitude allowing repairs to be made in the field rather than waiting for mobile service to get there, or worse yet "pulling and rolling" (rolling the dice).
I've never seen an air line bubble like that, gives me pause to dive deeper into my pre/post trips. Thanks!
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Congratulations on your award!! I can get some pics of our gear to help with the tutorial.
I don’t pull doubles as often as I used to since I’ve taken over the flatbed run at my terminal. I do still run sets a few times a month to Amazon, Walmart and Target DC’s on the lighter flatbed days. We call the dolly’s gear, not sure who made our older ones, new ones are made by Hyundai. Older ones have the pet**** air valves, newer ones have the push button brake release.
I’ve noticed that the dolly’s are slightly different from company to company. For example, the UPS pups pintle hook looks to be lower on the trailer closer to the ICB bar where ours is right under the floor. Great idea to have a doubles thread to help new peeps understand the equipment and process
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.