Very informative video! I am starting my truck driving training next week, and I would like to haul either tanker trailers or shipping containers once I am done in a few years time!
You should have turned on your emergency flashers. You have to check and make sure your blinkers are working. There have been many times where a light needs to be changed because of a short. One time when I took it for granted, and didn't make sure my brake lights were operational in the chassis I had, a car flag me down to let me know. It's always best to make sure all your chassis lights are good to go. A coworker of mine, a few years ago, didn't bother double checking a chassis that he'd dropped the night before, because he knew it was good... only to find out from a cop that most of the lights on his chassis had been stolen by another driver during the night.
I always include checking my lights during my pretrip. I put the four-ways and brights on, check them first, then switch them to dim and start my walk-around. I charge the trailer (red valve) and listen for leaks while checking the trailer. When I get back in the cab, I shut off the engine, release the parking brakes and step on the brake pedal. I keep the brakes applied and watch the gauge to see if it's losing air pressure anywhere in the system. After I pull out of the space, I'll do a couple brake checks before the out gate.
I worked the ports for several years. It was always irritating when certain chassis were off limits with particular containers. Dammit, they're all capable of doing the job, and i'll end up bringing them back to the same terminal! Give me a break! I can bring this load out with a dcli or a flex but god forbid I grab a wccp... it'll be the end of the world! When I first started I thought a chassis was a chassis. I was in for a rude awakening the first time I tried to take a cosco container out with an evergreen chassis... off to the flipline for several hours. Fun times.
@David Henry Incredible timing with this comment, David. After 2 years out of the ports I'm going back this week. Have there been any changes of note in the last couple years? Hope you're doing well!
@David Henry Thanks for the response. They were always unpredictable. One day you could show up and go right to the speaker, the next day at the same terminal the line would be out on the street. Always expect the unexpected, never think you're going to get out of there before one of their breaks. If things do go well and you're getting close to the end of the day shift, take your time. You could be sent somewhere else and be stuck there for hours before night shift starts. Unless you're paid hourly and want to soak in a few extra hours. Good luck out there!
Word of advide brother, get out and make sure your fifth wheel and trailer apron are at the correct height before coupling. Dont be a typical steering wheel holder that just rams his fifth wheel and scrapes it clean, forcing the truck under the trailer. Also please check all your lights before you pull out, you had 1 dead brake light.
i'm thinking about leaving flatbed for container all that strapping tarping flatbed stuff getting old and hurting my shoulder . I'm in nj and the ports can be a desaster i usually go with escort to deliver but flatbed seems like better work
Hi there, I have a question. I see you use the terminal chassis but know many who have purchased their own chassis. Question is, what are some ups and downs of owning your own chassis or using the terminals? If you have a few spare minutes I'd be so thankful!
You go set in line at readability for a couple of hours or more then they tell you to go drop it and find a better one. That was long beaches way of working. They didnt.
I have the same engine 12.7 with 1.1 million miles now, I live in Chicago & looking for a good shop for an overhaul, can you please tell me at which shop you did the overhaul & how much it cost? Thank you
Very informative video! I am starting my truck driving training next week, and I would like to haul either tanker trailers or shipping containers once I am done in a few years time!
You should have turned on your emergency flashers. You have to check and make sure your blinkers are working. There have been many times where a light needs to be changed because of a short. One time when I took it for granted, and didn't make sure my brake lights were operational in the chassis I had, a car flag me down to let me know. It's always best to make sure all your chassis lights are good to go. A coworker of mine, a few years ago, didn't bother double checking a chassis that he'd dropped the night before, because he knew it was good... only to find out from a cop that most of the lights on his chassis had been stolen by another driver during the night.
I always include checking my lights during my pretrip. I put the four-ways and brights on, check them first, then switch them to dim and start my walk-around. I charge the trailer (red valve) and listen for leaks while checking the trailer. When I get back in the cab, I shut off the engine, release the parking brakes and step on the brake pedal. I keep the brakes applied and watch the gauge to see if it's losing air pressure anywhere in the system. After I pull out of the space, I'll do a couple brake checks before the out gate.
Let us see the damn truck turn on. That’s the whole exciting part of it.
I worked the ports for several years. It was always irritating when certain chassis were off limits with particular containers. Dammit, they're all capable of doing the job, and i'll end up bringing them back to the same terminal! Give me a break! I can bring this load out with a dcli or a flex but god forbid I grab a wccp... it'll be the end of the world! When I first started I thought a chassis was a chassis. I was in for a rude awakening the first time I tried to take a cosco container out with an evergreen chassis... off to the flipline for several hours. Fun times.
@David Henry Incredible timing with this comment, David. After 2 years out of the ports I'm going back this week. Have there been any changes of note in the last couple years? Hope you're doing well!
@David Henry Thanks for the response. They were always unpredictable. One day you could show up and go right to the speaker, the next day at the same terminal the line would be out on the street. Always expect the unexpected, never think you're going to get out of there before one of their breaks. If things do go well and you're getting close to the end of the day shift, take your time. You could be sent somewhere else and be stuck there for hours before night shift starts. Unless you're paid hourly and want to soak in a few extra hours. Good luck out there!
Im working also with container, cheer from germany
Great job . you make it look too easy
Good luck on you new job in containers its a lot to learn but once you get the hang of it it well be easy
Thanks man!
Yeh 53ft dry van is very easy
Are you still hauling containers.
Sweet run
Very cool video
Word of advide brother, get out and make sure your fifth wheel and trailer apron are at the correct height before coupling. Dont be a typical steering wheel holder that just rams his fifth wheel and scrapes it clean, forcing the truck under the trailer. Also please check all your lights before you pull out, you had 1 dead brake light.
Enjoy the videos dude, I do the same job here in New Zealand
I love the video man thanks for the trip👍👍
No checking the turn signals...no tug test ..no zip ties on the pins...you must be a rookie....teaching them wrong...
Bro chill
i'm thinking about leaving flatbed for container all that strapping tarping flatbed stuff getting old and hurting my shoulder . I'm in nj and the ports can be a desaster i usually go with escort to deliver but flatbed seems like better work
Excellent job👍😎❤❤
The most empty rail yard / port
Hi there, I have a question. I see you use the terminal chassis but know many who have purchased their own chassis. Question is, what are some ups and downs of owning your own chassis or using the terminals? If you have a few spare minutes I'd be so thankful!
Is pulled container to , is crazy because the white daycab on front of you thats was me, , nippon they open a new company next to that one
Thanks bro.
U forgot about Zipties
Yea Lpc is pretty good
Hey bud, cool video. Thanks for posting! Are you an O/O or who do you drive for?
whats the name of that app to view the booking?
Make more videos please
What do you do if you find defects on the trailer, bad tires, lights?
You go set in line at readability for a couple of hours or more then they tell you to go drop it and find a better one. That was long beaches way of working. They didnt.
Road ability.
Thank you for everything! Here’s a little something for fun: ua-cam.com/video/E43G1rM-Txg/v-deo.html
LOOKS LIKE APPLIANCE PARK IN IL.
Fan motors made in China -shocking!
I have the same engine 12.7 with 1.1 million miles now, I live in Chicago & looking for a good shop for an overhaul, can you please tell me at which shop you did the overhaul & how much it cost?
Thank you
The place I did the overhaul was Southside truck 1313 circle ave forest view it costed me 11500 back in 2011
@@truckingdays1805 thank you Sir
Hello ! how long is the truck with the 40 HC container?
How many loads you do a day on average?
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Did you forget to put zip ties
You're a liar. Your video is about nothing in your title.