Brand new to Doubles/Triples, what are the biggest differences?

Your back trailer will wiggle a little or a lot depending on how its loaded. More connections, more chances for air leaks/ electrical issues. In weather going over overpasses or hard bumps at highway speeds it can break traction with your rear box.

Ive done both van and doubles. I dont really think doubles are a big deal. We dont pull triples in my state. I think most of the time that people get into trouble is the weather turns bad. They wanna run hard so they don't have to stay in a hotel. And end up in the ditch.

 

If you decide to go to a company that pulls double/triples in a day cab. When its nice out learn to back a dolly with your mirrors. Most people turn around and look out the rear window. And when it rain/snows and that window is filthy people struggle spotting their dolly.

 

if not forever lol

 

working nightly, has many advantages. when i worked for NEMF, i started at about 8PM, and was home about 7AM monday thru saturday (home for the weekends on saturday mornings)

then i had time for doctor appointments, car repairs, chores around the house, off to bed, and a great home cooked meal each night

also at night, as you know, traffic, but more easily to get around, at least it was for me, even with doubles.

if i were to seek employment, you had better believe, that after 48 years doing this, i'd search for night time work.

 

There're weather restrictions for triples. Wind,visibility and road surface(slick). Combinations are loaded heaviest first or equal weight. Be diligent with your pretrips. Easy on the corners.

 

The run I’m on no way I’d want to do it during the day! Four wheelers would drive me to drink.

 

Doubles are not a big deal.. just be aware of the fact you got two boxes....keep foot into throttle if back box gets unruly..DONT BRAKE!! More connections yes and be very diligent with hookup...safety chains etc...I been nights line haul for decades...cant imaging running in day time traffic...
My doubles have usually been maxed out to 137,000...but occasionally get a deck as lead wagon which just looks weird but got to keep heaviest wagon as lead