What would be a good reach pole for Roll door trailers and pups.

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  1. TruckerDanINDY

    TruckerDanINDY Bobtail Member

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    Hello I'm starting a job with FedEx, and im a bit on the bigger side... So I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good reach pole or something for being able to reach the strap on the doors to pull them down.
     
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  3. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    Not familiar with roll up door trailers, would a 5th wheel puller be long enough to snag the strap with the hook on the end?
     
  4. Val_Caldera

    Val_Caldera Road Train Member

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    NOT From The Ground, Only From Dock.

    Roll Up Doors Were "Fun" Yet Not Much When They Weren't.
     
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  5. TruckerDanINDY

    TruckerDanINDY Bobtail Member

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    im thinking I would need around a 6ft pole... and im pretty sure those are only around 3 or 4 foot. otherwise yeah it would work.
     
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  6. TruckerDanINDY

    TruckerDanINDY Bobtail Member

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    Roll up doors are nice when you ant gotta shut them... Just back that badboy into the dock, dont even gotta worry about opening doors.
     
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  7. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Broom handle with a hook on the end. They sell threaded addapters at most hardware places.

    Otherwise a colapseable hook works well. Or a boathook.
     
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  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    5th wheel pin puller. The chrome ones with a hook facing 2 different directions are probably 4-5 feet long. Or you can just buy or make something for $10 from the hobby wood, PVC, or aluminum or steel threaded rod/bar stock from Lowes or Home Depot.
     
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  9. Hawkeye72

    Hawkeye72 Light Load Member

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    Dock hook. At my center most drivers grab one while getting straps. I think thats why some centers cable them to the dock.

    If you are working for freight you need to get used to climbing into trailer from the ground. You will be doing it a few times a day.
     
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