Initial Impressions

Well, put myself in the unfortunate position that I had to straightline back a set of doubles last night. I don’t recommend it lol

I had to drop a set at a different shuttle depot than my home yard. It was later than usual and a hellacious lightning storm and I was unfamiliar with the road. What looked like the road I was going to take ended up being a dirt road. Almost got my whole set in it before I could stop.

Well my blood ran cold . I have practiced trying to straightine back a set and have averaged 15 foot before the dolly got all wonky and I gave up. Last night I had about 50 foot or more. Backing uphill before it would be safe enough to make the turn.

To those who haven’t ran a set the 2 trailers isn’t the issue with backing, it’s the pintle hook to the dolly between trailers which will make it very unpredictable. Pretty much the darned thing goes wherever it wants to go. It was slow going a foot or 2 at a time back. A foot foreword to get the dolly out of a twist. After 45 minutes or so and a severely warm automatic clutch I barely got it back on the road enough just to make a turn. Once I got straightened out I got out and checked my truck and my set. Everything was good and the only damage was my pride. I NEVER want to do that again!!!

I have gotten a lot better on the yard backing the dolly up with it being behind the lead trailer. This has a lot of benefits and I recommend practicing it when you have time. Can save some time and energy.

From what I have learned so far. You CANNOT be in a rush when building , breaking down or driving doubles. Goes the same with all truck driving but even more so to me with a double setup.

Still happy with the company and everyone I work with and work for. Genuinely nice people that will help out with anything. Only met a few disgruntled drivers.

Quick note they are hiring for shuttle drivers out of Pensacola fl and our jemison Al drop yards. If you are interested in shuttling check it out.

put myself in the unfortunate position that I had to straightline back a set of doubles last night. I don’t recommend it

I've gotten lucky and have not had to do that yet. I'm glad you got out of it, without damage or needing a tow truck to come reset you.

I have gotten a lot better on the yard backing the dolly up with it being behind the lead trailer

That is against OD company policy, I won't say I haven't done it but it is not something I will make a habit out of.

Still happy with the company and everyone I work with and work for. Genuinely nice people that will help out with anything. Only met a few disgruntled drivers.

I'm glad you are happy! Hopefully that will continue