Towing a Trailer for Amazon: A Winter Adventure

TLDRFollow me as I tow an Amazon trailer back to their distribution facility in Salem. Despite the winter conditions and icy roads, the weight of the trailer on my drives makes the towing experience safer. In addition, having the zacklift on the back allows me to respond to calls on my way back.

Key insights

🚚Towing a trailer in winter conditions requires careful consideration for safety.

⛰️The weight of the trailer on the drives helps to improve traction, especially on icy roads.

🔧Having the zacklift on the back allows for quick response to calls on the way back.

📦Amazon distribution facilities require a constant supply of trailers during the holiday shopping season.

🚧Repairs and maintenance of trailers are necessary to ensure their safe operation.

Q&A

Why do you tow the trailer with the zacklift still attached?

The weight of the trailer on the drive axles improves traction, especially on icy roads, making it safer to tow.

What is the purpose of towing the trailer back to the Amazon facility?

During the holiday shopping season, Amazon needs all the trailers they can get to meet the demand for their distribution centers.

Why do you mention that the zacklift allows for quick response to calls?

Being on the other side of the mountains when calls usually come in, having the zacklift allows me to respond to calls on my way back to the facility.

Why did the trailer need repairs in the first place?

Regular repairs and maintenance are essential for trailers to ensure their safe operation and prevent any potential issues while on the road.

What category does this video fall under?

This video falls under the 'Education' category.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Towing a trailer back to an Amazon distribution facility in Salem.

01:41Reasons for towing the trailer with the zacklift: laziness, weight on the drives, and being able to respond to calls on the way back.

05:03Arrival at the Amazon facility and the process of dropping off the trailer.

06:23Confusion with gate access and communication with the facility staff.

08:59Parking the trailer and unhooking it from the truck.

11:24Interaction with the facility staff and parking the trailer in the designated area.

14:40Returning to the truck and preparing to leave the facility.

15:41Exiting the facility and mentioning the pallets of yankum ropes in the nearby building.