How A Rookie Estes Line Haul Driver Breaks and Hooks a Set of Doubles
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I'm a new Line Haul Driver for Estes Express and hope you will come along for the ride as we deliver to different terminals around the country. I think its going to be a great time and going to document some full day in the life's of a LTL line haul driver. hope you will come along for the ride.
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Hey Chuck.. I'm X.B. from 114. Helpful hint... Hook at least one safety chain when pulling dolly with truck around yard. Pindle hooks have been known to open and dolly goes running away. Not good if it hits another truck.
Great tip, will start doing that. If you ever see me definitely say 🙋🏼♂️
I drive for ups and there's been a ton of safety videos of guys bobtailing with a dolly and said dolly goes for a ride by itself because it didn't have a safety chain on. Do always put at least one on.
@@TheTulsaTrucker ooooooooooooo9999
I don't mind you repeat the same way. I like the way you explain things, tips are a plus.
Thanks Fabricio I appreciate that but looking forward to doing videos more frequently in the next few weeks.
@@TheTulsaTrucker 🤜🏻🤛🏻
True! I have the 4 step procedure I follow, landing gear down, fifth wheel release pulled, airlines electrical, wheels chocked if necessary! hasn't failed me yet.
Good to hear from you again Chuck. I’m happy to share that after multiple attempts, I finally have found another opportunity in LTL with XPO Logistics. I’m currently helping out as a yard hostler during my orientation process before I hit the road in a couple weeks. So excited to finally be getting another shot
That's awesome news!!!
I hope all is well with you brother. Can’t wait for the next video. I just want to take the time to thank you. I was in a bad place in my management career and I needed a change. I was constantly working until 10-11pm and hardly ever saw my wife or two year old son. Your videos gave me the idea to pursue a new career, so I quit my job in retail after 14 years, went to trucking school, and yesterday I passed my CDL final exams. In a short time I start with my local Coca Cola distributor where I’ll be able to get some miles under my name and have a much better work/ life balance. Thank you for providing the content that helped me take the jump into something new. Much love brother! Stay safe!
Congratulations Ryan!!! It’s people like your self who are the reason for any video I have created. Much success to you sir!!
Take it easy at Coca Cola, the job ain’t easy when your by your self and you got a 13 plus hour route, it’s gonna wear you down. Sumer time is the busiest time, I hope your terminals have AC in the trucks, because ours didn’t. Take it easy, and do what you can, best of luck
Good for you chuck!! I just left 7 yrs of P and D behind between OD and Saia. Now about to start my new journey as a UPS feeder driver. I hear good things about them.
I have heard good things as well about that position. Congratulations hope it’s everything and more. Stay safe out there.
@@TheTulsaTrucker you as well.
I did linehaul for vitran. The only complaint I ever had was I never seemed to get any sleep whatsoever. Was always tired. Of course we also had to work the dock at every terminal we went to. Except the dark ones of course. My run was Joplin Missouri to Tulsa Oklahoma then turn and burn for St Louis Missouri. Sleep in a hotel then leave for Tulsa and then back track to Joplin. I was glad when the offered me a city job. I got burned out quick.
Yea, if your body fights you for sleep it can definitely burn you out. It normally takes me a week to get my sleep pattern changed over. We were definitely designed to work during the day. 😁
@@TheTulsaTrucker I made good money though.
You make ESTES look real good love what your doing 🚛💨
Thank you for stopping by the Channel. Estes has been really a pleasurable place to drive for sure!!
Yes Estes is the best job I've ever had. The Estes family are " good people" and it shows though out the company.
Congratulations Chuck, on your 2nd week and ty ty for the step by step guidance and tutorial support. You are and awesome instructor ty sir.)
The comment is very much appreciated looking forward to sharing more in the future. Have a blessed week!!
What an excellent video.....I work for OD but were very entertained on how you broke down and hooked up the set of doubles.....Great Job
Chuck it’s good to see you back, Another great video Thank You!!
Thanks Mike, it’s great to make an upload once again.
Hey Chuck, retired from driving for 37 years here. 3 years experience with doubles. For a rookie you do a damn good job!! Safety first!!
I appreciate that sir, thank you for all your years helping move America!!
@@TheTulsaTrucker mam, lol. Your very welcome
Hi Chuck, I always wondered how they hooked those together. Great having you back.
Thanks Alan, looking forward in a few weeks to being back making regular Vlogs.
Love your videos! I work at Averitt Express. Glad we don't run doubles! We run all 53s for linehaul and all of our pups are liftgates
I actually find the pups easier to drive than 53’s. You don’t even feel them back there with 22 tires 🤣. You can turn like your driving a normal car almost.
Question! You commented after your Prime training in a video you probably wouldn't have brought as much stuff as you did, that you over packed. Could you do another video showing or talking about what you actually needed and what was too much? Love your videos and attitude, you're really inspirational!
I will mention it in a future vlog 👍
dbl clutch ron, looks like you're doing a good job. I drove dbls and triples. for roadway loved it--enjoy the ride--i was like you always taking gloves on and off--loved the sights even when running the same sights until put on a different route then learning the new sights--every trip is different yet the same. be glad you're working these days may the sun and wind be at your back. be careful this winter, as always
Welcome to Kansas City I love the Kansas avenue terminal it’s a little small but still nice great video 👌🏾🔥
Thank you sir, very smoothly ran terminal. I definitely like it.
I'm happy to see you back on CZcams 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Man I miss the road congrats on the new position again
Thanks Ed, there is definitely something soothing about moving down the highway just listen to music, podcasts and hearing the road. We are left to do just do our job. Definitely enjoying it, I could see why you miss it.
Thanks so much Chuck! Love your videos and appreciate the step by step instructions. Between you and Chris' channel, I've been learning alot.
I'll be on a linehaul scheduled run out of Bloomington, IL terminal for Estes. Dine my physical and drug test Friday, just waiting for them to "officially " get the drug test back then I'll be starting orientation.
That’s Awesome, you will enjoy working with Estes. Great company!!
@@TheTulsaTrucker Yeah I'll be Xtraboard. Decided on going that route for now. Been watching your and chris' video to try to help me get the hang of hooking a set. Having trouble when backing the dolly or lead trl with dolly to rear trl. I know it'll take some time getting used to it..
@@jeremygreene994 You will get it. It won’t take long and you will be a pro.
Chuck! I don't think I'm the only one missing some new video's from you! Hope everything is still going well....
Taking a break, will be back.
and i miss you to chuck and please stay safe and wacth out for the Trains
Love this type of video! Can we get some more night driving? You’re such an inspiration!
So glad your back
I appreciate that John, I will be gone for a few weeks but then will get to uploading more regularly once I start traveling around.
You are not OCD about the garbage bag, you are a sane for not just dump your waste everywhere.
We missed ya Chuck!
Glad to see you back!👍🏼
Much appreciated Joseph!! 👊🏻
I’m thinking seriously of moving from my present company to Estes. I’ve been an OTR driver for about 24 years. I’m just gonna say it like it is: I believe I would do a really good job at this, meaning, pulling doubles, a.k.a. a wiggle wagon. The one issue I may have, to which I would invite your commentary/advice on is that I drink a lot of coffee, about one pot/day. I have given up all other vices in my life, I do not smoke, I do not drink, I do not corouse with women I am not married to. Coffee is the last vice I have left that I enjoy and dang it, I am not giving up my coffee! However, what this means is that when nature does call, I am absolutely required by the laws of nature to pull over someplace and answer that call. I suppose what I am asking is, if I come to work for these people, pull a wiggle wagon, one night while driving I absolutely have to relieve myself and have no other choice, but to pull along the side of the road, what will the good people at Estes say if they see me pull along side on the shoulder of the interstate for the purpose of doing my duty. Would that be a fireable offense?
Most hit an off ramp that has an on ramp and water the grass. No issues
Very nice to see this cause i start Xtra board orientation next monday.
Are you going with Estes? If so what terminal?
Welcome aboard 👍🏻
Was just thinking this morning, I wonder how ol' Chuck's doing? Bam - VIDEO! Great to see ya Chuck. Keep them videos coming!
I appreciate you stopping by the channel as always. Looking forward to sharing in a few weeks when I start traveling all over.
I just started with XPO and there is an Estes Term right next door. I have week long line-haul training starting next week.
Just found your channel and love the content. Fellow driver here stay safe.
Welcome Dave!! Glad to have you sir!!
Wow! Hello Chuck, guess somehow you slipped thru the youtube notifications, I subscribed way back in the day, great to hear your voice guess I got a few vids to go back and watch !! As always blessings and by the way I have a ZR-1 now,,,be safe !
My good friend Randy!! 👍🏻👍🏻. Was wondering where the 👍🏻 General was. 😂. Glad you found me again!! That’s Awesome to hear you have a ZR1 congratulations sir!! You will have to e-mail me a picture.. e-mail is in the description.
I always wondered how you line haul driver's mess with those dollies! Even though you edited that part out when you were lining that dolly up with that trailer 🤣. I figured it will start to dance around on you if your not lined up with fairly straight or just not use to'em yanno? Good stuff driver 👍🏿
Thank you Mr. Big for stopping by the channel. I appreciate the support!!
holy moly that's a big terminal! gotta watch your surroundings in there! where i'm at is a bitty yard and when they don't break their set it gets all in the way.
We definitely go to all different sizes. I like the smaller terminals less craziness going on 😂😂
dockworker at 041 atlanta looking to go through the school. great videos man
We have a dockworker going through it now, just got back from the school and spending time with trainers getting him ready for his CDL Test. It’s a great program. Much success to you sir!!
Great video. Learned a lot of new things.
Thanks John for stopping by the channel. Have a blessed day sir.
Would you from time to time ever pull three trailers or only double? How do you like pulling double?
Lok forward to your next video and be safe
Only certain bid runs do triples being an XB driver will mainly pulls pups and 53’s
I`m 48 with just a cdl permit .....Still don`t know where I`ll go "LTL ...OTR " but it`s getting narrow down n I appreciate your channel.
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Once you have your CDL the options are tremendous. Much success to you sir.
Must admit, i do like to see how you guys over in the states do things compared to us in Australia, wish our dolleys were that light thats for sure 😂😂😂
😂😂 we make it simple
Chuck been waiting for you to post and start showing the Linehaul life. Hope everything is going good & hope you start making videos again
Hard work 💪. Thanks for documenting this!
Awesome video Chuck definitely hope I’m going to be on linehaul as well pending background check hopefully comes back this week, but helpful information appreciate it 👍
Thanks Freddy, pulling for you sir. Keep me updated!!
Hey Chuck, how much of a difference in pay would you say linehaul is from p&d?
@@freddyfreddy42 you make a 1/3 more.
That’s pretty good, I’m getting nervous for orientation on Monday, is it true Estes always rush rush rush the drivers in either position? Also if you make 1 mistake, they fire you? I’m reading reviews all over the place and just hope I’m making the right decision joining them.
@@freddyfreddy42 have never felt rushed as a P&D or Line Haul Driver. Estes has been great. You will do great and definitely enjoy working with Estes
You're doing a hell of a job. You're doing good
Thank you!!
Wow, great video. Thanks for sharing!
KCK! good job on the video, even the driving looked pretty good.
It’s definitely a pretty smooth running yard. Still getting use to pups so use to 53’s. Will say they are much easier to turn unfortunately you just can’t back them sucker up very far 😂🤣😂.
Call me Monday after you have made a turn.
@@TheTulsaTrucker I will
@@FreightHauler87 damn Chris you see the lighting in this yard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead 🤣yes I have!😂 I know, I got some headlights on order. They’ll be here next week
I have an interview with this company tomorrow I hope it’s a good company because I always wanted to drive for them while getting my cdl but I got caught up in gas hauling. I hope the company is worth it.I will be starting out p@d
They are definitely not perfect but I have enjoyed my time here so far. Your experience will definitely be based on your terminal manager. If you have a good one you will love the company. Much success to you sir. Keep me posted
Thanks Chuck
Come on rookie. Show us how to hook the dolly on the back of the front trailer then go find the rear and back under it. You will need this experience if you go to a terminal and just change out the rear trailer.
Scheduled line haul driver at 085 Been at Estes 15 years. Great job.
Thank you
Interesting. I just recently started with Fedex, driving team out 5 days homes a day or so. We make good money, never knew you can release all airlines and light cord and pull away. Learn something new daily
Congratulations on the new gig, thanks for stopping by the channel. Much success to you with FedEx
That big orange and black sticker is called a UN number. You still need to flip the Placard. Corrosive etc.
Thanks Chuck ! Man i used to hate doubles/triples .
I would rather pull them than a 53 in the highways of course.
I always hook a set with dolly hook to lead if needed to be
You doing very good as a rookie
Welcome back Chuck! Will you always be driving with tandem trailers? Nice video!
Thanks Todd, Yes. 95% of the time I will be pulling pups.
Good instructions, thanks
That yard looks compacted af 😳 charlottes is a lot more open even tho we have hundreds of trailers in the yard
We also hook dolly to lead then look for rear and then back it up we almost never set the dolly in front of the rear unless it's tight space first time I've seen it done that way
If you want some good bbq from the Estes terminal which is less than a mile or 2 ..stop at jones bbq they have a bbq vending machine outside 24/7
Where at
Great video man! I worked for Roadway express which is now called yrc freight. I've been thinking about looking into jobs st Estes
Nice job ,,thanks for all the info
Lmfao, I got fired from Estes 3 years ago for doing this because 'its against our safety and security policy', aka 'we scrubbed the tandem 48' account and hired somebody for your run but we didn't want to pay a severance package so we made some shit up'.
Piece of advice though from a ny tandem driver, never ever ever move that dolly without chains on it, if that hook pops or breaks on you and you don't have chains on it it's a very messy situation
Doing in person interview at OKC terminal when I get home. For linehaul.
It’s definitely an awesome position
Very nice cabin lighting... :-P
Cross your chains!...ohh & keep the videos coming haha
I appreciate you stopping by!!
Hell yeah brother, keep it between the mustard and mayo!
Good evening buddy I did my application for the docker work in Houston how long does it take for them to get back with me
After you do the application I would contact the terminal manager and let them know you have submitted the application. They will know you are serious and proactive and will get you an interview. Keep me informed.
Seem kind of lonely out there doing the line haul stuff. Good luck with the new journey with the big E.
It has its plus and minuses but enjoying being left alone to do the work.
When using orange bulk placards you need to show what it is.I'm guessing it was corrosive.
I flipped them when I left the yard after I put all the paperwork into the system. Yup, corrosive 8
@@TheTulsaTrucker good video your doing a great job!Good luck on linehaul.I'M out of the 026 terminal. It's funny you say you are a rookie but I can tell you have been doing this awhile. Lol
@@danhannon9105 I have only been doing LTL for 7 months and line haul for 2 weeks. I’m definitely a rookie compared to my counter parts 😂😂 I appreciate the kind words sir. If you ever see me say hi!!
@@TheTulsaTrucker I run Pittsburg pa so I don't think I'll ever see you but man u are a true professional!
If you need anything just pm me
very good
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Lucky an hour on the dock...
Do they tell you which pup is heavier so you know how to arrange them or do you go weigh each one?
If you call central dispatch they will if you just dealing with the terminal they give you the bills and you look at the weights.
@@TheTulsaTrucker have you ever had to back up a set?
@@truckercowboyed2638 No, but have been told good luck 😂🤣😂
how many truck brands have you driven? which truck brand is your favorite to drive? i like volvo because that what we have the most of and what i have driven the most, i hate international, they seem to be made as cheap as possible.
4 and the Volvo is the best in my opinion 😁
Man I miss my volvo so jealous lol
Hopefully you get use to the Mac!! Volvo is definitely nice and smooth.
As a local Coca Cola driver. I’m usually super local. Can you show the process of scales? “If” I’m picked up at my local terminal for employment I would probably be passing through multiple states being in south alabama
What GPS do you have bud? Keep up the great work
Garmin OTR 1000 as answered in another comment.
Miss the videos
I thought you were supposed to inspect your equiptment before braking the trailers in case something needs service
would love to see a backing video with the doubles.
That’s going to be a short video
No point in doing that.
That is a lot of work man.
It’s allot less work than being a P&D driver 😂.
I hope you get out to Odessa!
I’m sure i will make it down there.
How long did you have to do P&D before you went over to line haul? Love the videos Stay safe
6 months, I appreciate that sir!!
Hi,great video.I notice a few trailers with blue and red stripes.are they Estes ?
Yes, they are GI trailers a company estes purchased in the past.
@@TheTulsaTrucker Thx.. I'm from England and find trucking in America fascinating..
Hi chuck how are you doing today my question I have to you is what is the difference between a line haul driver and a flex team driver's
A line haul driver can be a bid run driver that works m-f pulling trailers from home terminal to a meet person or another terminal and then goes back home or a LH can be extra board that goes out for 5 days moving from terminal to terminal and stays in a hotel for their 10 hour break and then goes home for 2 days. A flex team is of course two drivers that have a sleeper truck that have to stay out for a minimum of 2 weeks and the. Can go home for 3 days. Hope that helps answer your question.
Hey Chuck. Got a question for you regarding P&D side of the house... when a driver heads out for deliveries then pick ups, is there computer routing in the trucks that sends y’all on a most efficient route, or is routing up to the driver to figure out? I know UPS Freight & FedEx Freight use computer generated routes that’s programmed into the computers in the trucks. Is it the small with most LTL companies when it comes to P&D?
It’s up to the drivers. We are not doing 70-80 stops like those guys. We are doing 18-20 per day so we run the freight as it’s loaded and then pick-ups are at our discretion based on cut off times.
@@TheTulsaTrucker Thank you sir. That makes sense. Stay safe. Your channel content is great and very helpful for us guys considering LTL.
Get you a fifth wheel puller , make pulling my dolly fifth wheel release alot easier and less messier...
Yea, I have one just need to use it about like my gloves. 😂
Nice video, quick question, does Estes have drivers we facing camera?
No driver facing camera at Estes
Did you start out dock to driver with your CDL at Estes ? I know you went to prime inc when you first got into trucking. The reason I’m asking is I’ve heard they will hire you if you are a CDL graduate but you have to work the dock a few months. Then they put you through their school for a week or so.
No sir, I went to work for Pepsi got my 1 year experience and hired on with Estes. 3 days of training and hit the road running.
How much of an adjustment is it pulling those doubles? I've only pulled doubles one time for a road test LOL
They are easier to pull than a 53 better maneuverability you just have to watch what you drive into because you can’t just back them out of a situation.
Did you ever finish your 30,000 miles at Prime? I start Prime on the 5th I have my Permit so I’ll be going straight with a trainer to drive for two weeks then test for my CDL. I will have a 9 month contract with them, I was planning on doing this to get my experience but on your last video you said you can go some place else to get your experience, was prime any good for you?
Do you use the back window when backing a dolly ? I find it much harder that way compared to using your mirror.
Not really but for the camera view, I do.
Good vid. How do like pulling doubles?
Much simpler than pulling a 53. You can make turns almost like you are in a car. Only downside is you can’t back them very far like a 53.
Good money for sure every week.more home time
Definitely
Spray a little WD40 On that drivers door for me 😂
I said the same thing while editing the video 😂😂
Do they ever have you fuel outside the terminal or do you always have enough to do your runs and get back to fuel at terminal??
We can fuel at the terminal or at the Loves if we are 30 miles outside of a terminal and need fuel.
Hey brother, about to start CDL school with hopes of LTL afterwards. But I have a random question. I see a lot of vids including yours where you all have a backpack with you in the truck. What all do most guys carry in there? Do you carry a first aid kit or anything like that?
Yes, first aid kit, lunch, phone mount, flash light, tire pressure gage, Advil, phone charger, small trash bags
Yea you gotta carry everything you want or need LTL usually we get different trucks every day!!
Where are you?
They don't have automatics for tractors? Also what the length of the doubles? I pull 53' single reefer otr looking into ltl possibly since you guy drive smarter no waiting around customers windows it's terminal to terminal and no stress of finding parking after 5pm! That led light attaches to your belt?
They are 28ft each. LTL is way better than truck load. No waiting on shippers and receivers who just waste your time. Hooks to my shirt.
@@TheTulsaTrucker terminals are 24/7...do you run your hours our daily? Cam you run on recaps and not do a 34 if u want to stay out longer? They give PTO? That 5 2 is your 34 at home not really 2 days off if you stay out longer can you get real time off like 4 full days out 2 months?
@@_TheWatchers not all terminals are 24-7 most close after 10pm and closed weekends. We simple drop the trailers on their yards and central dispatches us some where else with trailers located on their yard.
Seldom run the entire clock but sometimes, we actually get more than 2 days off it’s more like 2 1/2 and we do not run recaps like an OTR driver would. When the 70 is up if you are staying out it’s a 34 at a hotel.
@@TheTulsaTrucker gv q
Will they hire without cdl and train
Some terminals will mainly your large ones. Just call your local terminal and speak to terminal manager and see if they do.
Do you have to drive nights doing lineal? No other options?
Some driving during the day. Depends on the terminal you work at. All the drivers from my terminal drive nights.
Do you have to all endorsements?
Yes
I'd like to try get on with this company🤝🏽
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