Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Frozen air brakes can be a huge inconvenience for truck drivers in the winter. Check out this guide with James, a Schneider driver instructor, on how to release frozen air brakes.
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Key moments:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - How to release frozen air brakes
0:33 - Cut/recut air supply
0:53 - Rock the trailer
1:04 - Use a hammer
1:42 - How to prevent frozen air brakes
1:58 - Drain your air tanks
2:12 - Check your air dryer
3:00 - Rock the trailer
3:11 - Check that all tires are moving
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Frozen air brakes can be a huge inconvenience for truck drivers in the winter. Check out this guide with James, a Schneider driver instructor, on how to release frozen air brakes.
Ready to join a company that prioritizes the safety of its drivers? Search Schneider driving jobs near you and apply today: schneiderjobs.com/search-driving-jobs
Key moments:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - How to release frozen air brakes
0:33 - Cut/recut air supply
0:53 - Rock the trailer
1:04 - Use a hammer
1:42 - How to prevent frozen air brakes
1:58 - Drain your air tanks
2:12 - Check your air dryer
3:00 - Rock the trailer
3:11 - Check that all tires are moving
Related videos:
1. How to study for a CDL permit test
youtube.com/watch?v=rsLYlhGgwGA&list=PLpWGHBYtYxNu5AN7QD4D9QUVminJtGrmQ&index=4
2. How to place emergency triangles on two-way roads
youtube.com/watch?v=iUUtUkmmMMo&list=PLpWGHBYtYxNu5AN7QD4D9QUVminJtGrmQ&index=1
3. How to back a tractor-trailer 90 degrees
youtube.com/watch?v=S9kW_XnPTeI&list=PLpWGHBYtYxNvyY-unMBGAHACvsirNrf-c&index=2
#SchneiderTrucking #VanTruckloadTruckDriver #TruckDriving #InexperiencedTruckDriver
Join the Conversation:
★ Subscribe: youtube.com/user/schneiderjobs
★ Instagram: instagram.com/schneiderjobs
★ Facebook: facebook.com/jobsatschneider
★ A Slice of Orange Blog: http://sni.jobs/BlogYT
This video is for general information only. It is not intended to cover all circumstances or to serve as a substitute for comprehensive safety training.
© 2022 Schneider National, Inc. All rights reserved.
