New driver here, what works best for.....

[ta93gt]

what is a gladhand? Remember, I am a trucker's wife, not a trucker, so be gentle. Also, I wanted to thank everyone for the great suggestions. Hubby and I are making our shopping list, he leaves Sunday for training, and there were several things here that made it onto the list. I always get useful info here, just wish I could get hubby to read it. I guess it makes me useful if I relay what I see here. So, thanks again.

Gladhands are the red and blue metal structures on the front of trailers. You'll also find a pair of them attached to similarly red and blue lines on the back of the truck. They supply air to the brake system of the trailer. If the lines/trailer gladhands aren't colored, they'll be tagged with the appropriate function. Red is the emergency air line and blue is the service air line. Edit: Just make sure the colors match or you'll go nowhere fast. ;-)

[coastie]

what is a gladhand? Remember, I am a trucker's wife, not a trucker, so be gentle. Also, I wanted to thank everyone for the great suggestions. Hubby and I are making our shopping list, he leaves Sunday for training, and there were several things here that made it onto the list. I always get useful info here, just wish I could get hubby to read it. I guess it makes me useful if I relay what I see here. So, thanks again.

Plus it an Item he can get at any truck stop or at the Company shop. Preferred would be the Company shop, no out of pocket money then...