What Tools And Tips Do I Need For Line Haul In Colorado
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Unfortunately I've never driven linehaul or out west so I really can't offer much help. Ummm as far as tips...... Don't hit anything?
Good luck to you
Linehaul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.
I'm a linehaul driver. Can you be more specific with some questions? Are you doing traditional linehaul - night driving, pulling doubles? May I ask who you're working for?
Linehaul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.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.
I'm am starting with Saia will be on extra board for a while, this is my first line haul gig, I have purchased a head lamp and gloves anything else I may need
Thanks
Line Haul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.
Congrats. Heard great things about Saia.
Grab some extra rubber grommets for the glad hand connectors. Very useful if you're pulling doubles. Air leaks can be common w/ all those extra connections that you'll have with two trailers and a dolly. Make sure you have pliers or flat head screwdriver to install / remove.
Extra batteries for your headlamp / flashlight.
Can't think of anything else specific for linehaul. The usual trucker stuff - road atlas, GPS, extra clothing, etc...
Linehaul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Thanks start training tomorrow at 9:00pm Denver to omaha
Thanks start training tomorrow at 9:00pm Denver to omaha
Any updates on how this is going for you?
If you are running in Colorado, west of Denver, don't forget chains. The company should provide them.
Colorado has a chain law from either September or October until May.
Dave
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I start doing ltl line haul Monday out of Denver, this is my first ltl gig and am very excited to get started, just curious what tools I may need to bring with me and if you guys have any tips
Thanks
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
Line Haul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.