How to park at a truck stop and not hit people’s equipment!!

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  • @jeroddd
    @jeroddd ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I remember the first time I back into a truck stop by myself. Took like 10-12 pull ups but I really felt like a professional once I backed in and walked into Pilot.

    • @willl7780
      @willl7780 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      lol...nice....what ever it takes

    • @koolerstream921
      @koolerstream921 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jessiehughes9432 even if you hold someone up. pull up if u need to not hit someone.... coming from a trucker who only stays in a truckstop when there is no other option so take it as u will lol

  • @yankeetrucker5438
    @yankeetrucker5438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    I'm a new driver and I've been avoiding truck stop parking.I don't want to hit anyone I tend to use rest areas till I get better.

    • @fikruable
      @fikruable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I like to do that too. The problem is when you can’t find a rest area near by

    • @yankeetrucker5438
      @yankeetrucker5438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@fikruable I'm telling some areas are rough.It seems like most the time I'm stopping for the day around 3am due to way I received my loads.I can't tell you how many times I've slept in a entrance ramp.

    • @Flatbednobed
      @Flatbednobed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Me too bro 😔

    • @urielholly4117
      @urielholly4117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bro same here 😂😂😂

    • @igorskiboss331
      @igorskiboss331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Same here 5 months in went to shitty scammy CDL school so now my actual learning experience begun OTR. We just got to remember any other job we did or something we had to learn and remind ourselves how hard it was in the beginning and later on you look back and laugh at yourself how worried scared you were. It helps me out big time oh and pretend you’re on the lot alone no one is watching you ect sure helps. 👌 🍻

  • @ravemaster7405
    @ravemaster7405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    First day on my own I hit a guy's brush guard. Luckily there wasn't any damage. The guy was cool tho and actually gave me a backing lesson. and taught me some tricks on backing for like a half an hour. I learned more in 30 minutes than what my trainer taught in 25 days. I still look back to this day and think about how lucky I was that I hit that guy's truck. I think more ppl now days need to see a person who's obviously new and get out your truck and help that person instead of picking up the phone filming. Trucking is a stressful job and even more stressful when you are new. Especially since these megacarriers just throw random Joe's off the street into these big ass trucks. We need to help them out. we were all rookies at one point.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Sometimes people will help you and actually teach you things instead of bitching at you for being new ! Thanks for watching :) stay safe out there

    • @HondaAholic
      @HondaAholic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's nice to get help but if you don't speak English fluently, please dont try to teach me how to back in. I was having trouble getting into a spot and this guy comes over speaking another language with a little English thrown in and I had no idea what he was trying to teach me. He was trying to tell me what to do for 15 minutes before he walked away. Once he finally walked away and let me keep trying on my own the way I was taught, I got it in there.

    • @marquesalston9227
      @marquesalston9227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said Rave

    • @troygourley4066
      @troygourley4066 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Biggest issue is lack of training. Most big companies have trainers who won't let students back because they get paid for their miles. I train and get paid hourly so I train my students right.

    • @vikrambhati7667
      @vikrambhati7667 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HondaAholic 😂

  • @igorskiboss331
    @igorskiboss331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    When the trailer goes in nice n smooth it’s the best feeling, like having a nice cold one after long hard day.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You’re absolutely right !! Makes me feel like THE MAN every time lol
      Thanks for watching

  • @tiarragraves9610
    @tiarragraves9610 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    New driver here, I avoid parking at truckstops. They’re all soo little and everybody’s in such a rush just like you said, dude was right behind you and you didn’t want to make him wait… It’s the impatiens of others that gives us newbies anxiety. We are trying.!!! *disclaimer. I’ve never hit anybody’s shit😅

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I was being super polite in the video lol !! I usually just park and mine my business… If someone has an issue they can walk up to me and let me know :)
      Thanks for watching

    • @willl7780
      @willl7780 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@BJAM0608 exactly....try not to hold people up but we are all at different stages of skill....you gotta get out and look 5 times it is what it is....i mean if a guy is struggling and you are in a hurry HELP THE GUY OUT lol....nice vid man

    • @MoinKhan-jr5ei
      @MoinKhan-jr5ei ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@BJAM06089

    • @porkrind3512
      @porkrind3512 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just do what you need to do. As they see you doing it, they'll know you're new. Most will not grief you because they know. Some always will, but that's part of the game. Toughen up and ignore them. Normally as that plays out a 3rd person will side against them and they'll shut up.

  • @TerminusOmega13
    @TerminusOmega13 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I SUCKED at backing in truck stops and all when I first went solo. My trainer only cared about racking up miles, so he never took time to teach me. He just yelled whenever I screwed up and rushed me because we were "burning time". I got a lot better once I was off his truck as he wasn't screaming in my ear about how shitty I was backing. When I'd talk to more experienced drivers, guys with decades behind the wheel, they'd all pretty much tell me how bad a trainer he was. No matter how good I got though, I NEVER stopped Getting Out and Looking. If I had any doubt to having the space available, I got out and looked.

    • @StiLLFrEE702
      @StiLLFrEE702 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same experience with my trainer. The only thing he taught me was how to drive 11 hours. Lol😂

    • @StiLLFrEE702
      @StiLLFrEE702 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same experience with my trainer. The only thing he taught me was how to drive 11 hours. 😆

  • @troygourley4066
    @troygourley4066 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I am a Trainer with my company and you are 100% right my man. Steering wheel holders need to get their damn asses out of truck and look! As many times as it takes. It's called being a professional! Good video my man. I been doing this shit fifteen years, the day you think you know it all is the day you need a new profession.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude man yes !! It’s super annoying when I see people acting like they’re to good to get out and look to make sure they aren’t hitting someone else’s stuff
      Thanks for watching

    • @jareddrogose1470
      @jareddrogose1470 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel bad when I'm having an off day and I GOAL like 50 times.

  • @junesotoa4694
    @junesotoa4694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Thanks for this I got out 5 times one time and that's the best decision I made don't want to hit nobody's truck my second week solo and it's alot I'm still learning

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Don’t ever stop getting out and
      Looking ! People will get mad and honk their horns and all that, doesn’t matter get out and make sure you’re not hitting someone’s equipment

    • @purplepill5345
      @purplepill5345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How has it been? Have you gotten better at backing?

  • @ryxncb
    @ryxncb ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’m out on the road right now and I did a 45 back right into a spot perfectly for the first time like you did here and it felt good to see improvements

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m proud of you driver keep at it :)
      Thanks for watching

  • @zeusdatrucker4718
    @zeusdatrucker4718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Been driving for 6 months I have a fobia of truck stops but this video made me more confident

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad it helped you out ! I made it because I’m tired of people hitting my truck at truck stops !! I just got hit again on Friday night at a truck stop :(
      Thanks for watching

    • @cmale123
      @cmale123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It not really that hard. Just pull up like just little but over halfway hard right come out until pass center line and hard left until see back of the struck. Reverse and guide it in. Never need get out look. I had to park the truck where there is no gap between trailer

    • @zeusdatrucker4718
      @zeusdatrucker4718 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cmale123 i been driving a year now lot easier than it was before

    • @cmale123
      @cmale123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ZEUSDATRUCKER🚛🚛 I had learn it the hard way. Where backing to be precise. I had to do a jack knife backing inorder to pass because they little bit of space. What had to do pull up all way up and hard right to jack knife and then guide it back in

    • @zeusdatrucker4718
      @zeusdatrucker4718 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cmale123 for me set up is everything when I set up wrong I back wrong

  • @deeharris822
    @deeharris822 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for showing this video. I find myself having issues with this. Just yesterday I dropped a trailer, just for the yard jockey to park it for me. 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Practice makes perfect !
      Thanks for watching

  • @dontarguewithidiots7459
    @dontarguewithidiots7459 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a non-trucker, your parking job was excellent. great work!

  • @johndonlan5956
    @johndonlan5956 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a well-orchestrated ballet, ol' buddy! A thing of beauty! (And good advice about getting out and checking your alignment visually)

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you :)

  • @missharvi6082
    @missharvi6082 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    By far the easiest technique I have ever seen🌹 thank you for sharing

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s the way my trainer taught me to do it back in 2013 when I first started driving

  • @kelly4039
    @kelly4039 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the tips i was watching your wheel while you turn and backed up. I saw what you meant about walking it, im going to try that the next time i back up. Thank you

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the comment ! It means a lot and thanks for watching :)

  • @kulturvultur9382
    @kulturvultur9382 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Pay attention" best advice right there. I get out and look when I need tho it seems people to scared to get out and look

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think people are worried about LOOKING like a rookie ! However I do not care and do it regardless:)
      Thanks for watching

  • @ArturoCabello
    @ArturoCabello ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was beautiful to see. Good work.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching !!

  • @photerm7320
    @photerm7320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best tutorial video. Other guys spin their truck around, but you do it right. Even you as a pro get out to look. Awesome performance.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for not bashing like other commenters lol !!
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @tpmxmusic4448
    @tpmxmusic4448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for posting... Just got my CDL and will be going out on the road in the near future. There are a few scenarios I have concern about and backing in a truck stop is one of them. This is a great video to help with that. Thanks again

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Congrats on getting your CDL :) If there is anything o can help you with please let me know and I’ll guide you to the best of my ability
      #hammerlane

    • @tpmxmusic4448
      @tpmxmusic4448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BJAM0608 thanks for that. I appreciate it!

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      10/4 I’m here

  • @WRR689
    @WRR689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep i learned to focus and goal and pull ups are a good thing to strengthen or move the trailer over to the direction needed to get into the spot safely. I say this being humble for sure......

  • @ChaosGaming16
    @ChaosGaming16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Also would like to mention that you should center yourself as much as possible in your spot to give the next trucker that parks next to you enough space to back into their spot

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely! I honestly just thought that was a given

  • @IKESTERrocks
    @IKESTERrocks 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Im a new driver and backing up in a truck stop is one of my highest fears. But after watching this clean and quick explanation im more calm

  • @capricewhite9747
    @capricewhite9747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Most certainly felt like rocket science when I first started 😅

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Believe me I understand exactly what you’re saying lol
      Thanks for watching

  • @buddy1976
    @buddy1976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being a intermodal local truck driver , mannn I back up at least 10 times a day and them rail yards spots be tight tight , but it taught me to back into a truck stop using limited space

  • @pamelafields8317
    @pamelafields8317 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lol!!! Yes I think they believe it not cool to get out and look.but I do get out and look. But can you do one on backing at those tight spots at the shipper

  • @RainmanRaysRepairs
    @RainmanRaysRepairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good parking job! Do one on how to not tear someone’s front end off with the trailer, when pulling out

  • @Thekaydacap
    @Thekaydacap 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    First day on my own and I'm doing great. Had to do a slanted parking at truck stop. I'm surprised I did it after a few minutes. Just take it slowly and as soon as the trailer go the wrong way, fix it. Take it slow everyone

    • @MajorMcBain
      @MajorMcBain 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don’t know why these are so hard for me still 90 days out and these slanted spots mess with me. I ain’t hit shit yet, cuz I look at where my shit is.

  • @sodbuster518able
    @sodbuster518able ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should have picked a single spot with trucks in front then see how well you do. TA Bloomsbury NJ back row west side single spot let's see you back in that spot with no pull up room

  • @nebraskamalt6949
    @nebraskamalt6949 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent tutorial - represents well for the driver. I avoid truck stops cause I hate damage on my rig.

  • @dand3975
    @dand3975 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    His trailer pointed towards the road in his cab right to the dock, give me 40 acres and I will turn this rig around..........Just have a little bit of fun, Seriously great backing video I enjoyed it.

  • @longshankdrills8799
    @longshankdrills8799 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video/advise brother. I'm just about to start school. These are very helpful and valuable. 👍🏼

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you have any questions just ask and I’ll be here :)

    • @longshankdrills8799
      @longshankdrills8799 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BJAM0608 Thanks brother, I appreciate that. Be safe out there, and thanks for the job you do !!! 👍🏼👊🏼

  • @DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579
    @DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool and accurate. Nice KW.
    GOAL. I drove tractor trailer 11 years till the worker comp back injury. You get better when you keep practicing. I really didn't care how many times I got out and looked or did corrective pull ups, I needed in that spot (whether for parking or the dock to load/unload) without hitting anything.
    If you didn't look, you can only blame self when you hit.

  • @remmy100
    @remmy100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that I keep hearing the same things from different videos. G.O.A.L. amd don't be afraid to pull up

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get out and look A LOT lol !! The only time I don’t is when there’s more than enough space between where I’m trying to get into

  • @paceta80
    @paceta80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video driver. I miss backing up 53' trailers. I'm stuck backing 28' pup trailers for now and that's a little bit more challenging to do. Drivers get a lot more better at backing running local routes with pup trailers.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree that being local taught me how to maneuver better… I hauled gas for a total of a year and some change
      Thanks for watching

  • @thomaskirk9341
    @thomaskirk9341 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good on you checking first. Too many of these steering wheel holders can't back up to save their life, they can't even back straight, much less see-side or blind side. Pretty sad, they can't back, then they hit the other truck and drive off.

  • @dubbyu4286
    @dubbyu4286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most importantly, make sure you get a good set up. That’ll make backing into a spot much easier.

  • @roncoleman6693
    @roncoleman6693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Need to show one where you don't have as much room to get in between trucks like one on each side. Some trk stops are not as roomy to swing in and out when you leave. Great video. Stay safe.😎👍

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Will do !! I’m starting later today and when I stop for the day I’ll shoot one :)
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @TheChattanoogaBandit
    @TheChattanoogaBandit 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work bud! It probably would have took me 2-3 pull forwards lol! People are so scared to pull for forward!!!!!!!! Don’t ever be be scared to pull forward if shit gets wonky!!!!

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because people are afraid of looking like a rookie ! I’ve been driving truck for 11yrs and I still get out and look regardless of what people think of me
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @sodbuster518able
    @sodbuster518able ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A hard right then a hard left puts you the best set up

  • @cwc8979
    @cwc8979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job Driver 👍

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and thanks for watching :)

  • @booker.ehicks87
    @booker.ehicks87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro thanks for the video and ur time to share with others and myself. Thanks.Well done.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could be of assistance :)
      Thanks for watching

  • @darrylyancey6753
    @darrylyancey6753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    G.O.A.L. is always good to do. Be careful and safe.✌🏿

  • @TruckLife89
    @TruckLife89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do the same technique and for all of new driver that avoid truck stops to no hit others truck my advice to you its to not be afraid go ahead and try it especially in the day time where it's a lot of spaces available and practices if not you never going to Learn. be safe in the road my falla drivers

  • @BeBlessed70
    @BeBlessed70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No telling what's in that bag! LoL. Good job backing.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you !! My next backing video is me sucking and taking like 15-20 minutes to get j to a spot lol
      Thanks for watching

  • @beaulong3876
    @beaulong3876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great backing and most importantly not hitting nobody else's SHIT! 🤣

  • @johnyim4134
    @johnyim4134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you done a good Job , Yeah always come out and look if you're not sure. :-)

  • @antoniobiancardi772
    @antoniobiancardi772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sound like me 😂 sitting at the yard wondering why it seems so difficult to some I also hostled in a tractor not just a mule pretty fun makes it more of a challenge rather than too easy 😉 challenge yourself when you can so when you have to its easy and you have the confidence for it. Sad to hear you seem to always have someone hitting you. 😪 it's better and everyone would rather you get out and look than damage another truck.

  • @ptgizmo
    @ptgizmo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job young man! Stay safe out there!

  • @JuanDiaz-fz8ly
    @JuanDiaz-fz8ly 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mannnnn you get the best easy spot to park 😂😂

  • @isaacpulliam1979
    @isaacpulliam1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It took me one time to use goal, get out and look now. It's not going to kill us to get out and look. Also use all of your mirrors, that's way they are there and even the mirrors on your hood as well

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve been saying that !! People would rather look kool and that’s freaking annoying lol
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @hiskyguy
    @hiskyguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey that’s the loves I fill up at all the time out near Bridgeton

  • @tobymofield6597
    @tobymofield6597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Job Dawg. .Don't look now But you are a professional.. Don't worry if you ever Truck up, Just keep doing what you do... And for the
    love of Peter Paul and Mary... (BE SAFE)

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for this comment :)
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @crisbingham8408
    @crisbingham8408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for your knowledge and experience I'm new Driver Very Educational

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could assist you :) If there’s anything else I can help you with let me know and I’ll make a video of it
      Thanks for watching

  • @jeremyhuggins8796
    @jeremyhuggins8796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Using this video to help someone else out. I really appreciate that you had concern for the other drivers clock. We're all just trying to make a living. Be safe drivers!
    'Jesus Saves'

  • @Beastmode15000
    @Beastmode15000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your video nice angle as well as we saw what you was doing and how you was doing it

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad it was safe formative for you ! Thanks for watching :)

  • @RepublicanJesusthe2nd
    @RepublicanJesusthe2nd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would sound exactly like you if I were a truck driver.
    Lol
    Good job bro!

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you lol !! Thanks for watching

  • @AngelLopezSantizo
    @AngelLopezSantizo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you make a video showing your steering wheel? And explain cutting and chasing Moore plz

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! I’ll make it today when I stop

  • @JudyGurl
    @JudyGurl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome job, bro

  • @JamesBrown-ik6tq
    @JamesBrown-ik6tq 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My thing is the angle to start with kuz in trucking school you start out straight lock your wheels then watch for you angle my trainer on the truck tryna get me right but I feel like he be having me do to much

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ll make another video and slow everything down and explain exactly what to do with the steering wheel
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
    @MilkyWayGalaxyy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When exactly do you turn hard right? He did it after passing only 1 parking spot. I usually turn after my side mirror is at the end of 2 parking spots. When exactly is ideal?

  • @clo4986
    @clo4986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:41 he gone stop he cane through with avengence 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol ….

  • @paulferguson2574
    @paulferguson2574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job trucka!!!

  • @jamesgarrett6848
    @jamesgarrett6848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always look for easiest back possible, which in my opinion is a straight line back. If i hv to do a back like he is doing( i pull spread axle..u cant back a spread like a closed tandem) i will just get close as im backing in. I dint see a need to hit spot perfectly on first try if i have two open spots. I will get close then pull up and get into the space as i should.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand that ! I can make turns much quicker than a spread axle with the box I pull. Stay safe out there :)

  • @danielmanahan692
    @danielmanahan692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    how about when you are backing up into a single slot rather than 2 available slots. seems like you had extra room for mistakes. I imagine it is a lot harder in a single available slot. do you have a link to that one?
    thanks for sharing.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bumping a dock tutorial:)
      th-cam.com/video/stYZ2j0BYao/w-d-xo.html.
      Maybe this video is better for you sir :)
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @eudarain
    @eudarain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're so cool and I really appreciate the tutorial

  • @valeridarbaidze4324
    @valeridarbaidze4324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best video ever ✌️😎
    Short and simple

  • @michaelharris3296
    @michaelharris3296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a place here in Chatt that requires the driver to practically Jack knife their rig to get a 53’ trailer in the dock.

  • @tashat2883
    @tashat2883 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😂😂Great information and funny too.. Thanks

  • @slimshady6359
    @slimshady6359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your new driver and you can't back that's not a problem anytime you're sitting around with time on your hands you throw a couple traffic cones out and you practice practice if you got a co-driver you can like call out dock numbers to them hit the stock hit this stock and see how long it takes you to go through like 10 docks . Youmake a game out of it be amazed how good you get it backing it just takes a little practice I like to practice with nobody watching me because even with cones I kind of suck but I amazed myself practice bro you'll get good at it I guarantee it. I forgot to mention you do it away from everybody find a closed industrial building with a dock area and practice there find a big dirt lot across the street from a truck stop and practice there.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can agree with that however I think it’s kinda difficult to find the space to do what you’re saying at a truck stop … I do agree with you.. I think that being a local driver

  • @SHI6969
    @SHI6969 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thx u great job I learned alot from u super simple

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are 100% welcome :)
      Thanks for watching

  • @NorthernChinese
    @NorthernChinese ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way you say “sh!t” 😂😂😂

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol .. Thank you

  • @sadayukinaga9363
    @sadayukinaga9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm new to trucking and with swift( I know worst company to go with) and I will admit I tapped into some bricks at the shippers location but I'm doing everything exactly what you're saying and I appreciate you taking some time into making a video like this

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re very welcome and I appreciate you watching:)

    • @dhall7391
      @dhall7391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nothing wrong with Swift .. it’s better than CRST I can tell you 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @richardingraham-yy4sz
    @richardingraham-yy4sz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes that's how I used to do it when I used to drive a big rigs

  • @ehpunka
    @ehpunka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautiful park

  • @julienmanasse4630
    @julienmanasse4630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job Brother!!!

  • @ivanhawkins4900
    @ivanhawkins4900 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mane im tripping😂😂 i know you was sick of people hitting your truck i can hear it in your voice mane im in school now but love the video brother I'll make sure not to hit nobodys sh@$ 😂😂

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude you have no idea lol ! The first time it got hit was before my first payment… The second time was a little while later
      So to me it made sense to make a video on getting out of the driver seat and looking to make sure you are clear before backing into a spot
      Thanks for watching

  • @shift4771
    @shift4771 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love LOVEs truck stops that have more than at least 90 parking spaces although I need one space 🤞

  • @djbuzzsoul
    @djbuzzsoul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:45 please be careful and use 3 points of contact entering and exiting. great video

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I usually live by thought process safety 3rd lol
      Thanks for watching

  • @T.Jetson
    @T.Jetson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most truck stops are closed these are travel centers for everyone. Most drivers beep when backing.

  • @Lownes717
    @Lownes717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What I want to see is you park between two tractor trailers

  • @drew20833
    @drew20833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is why I like rest areas. Plus it forces me to eat not shit truck stop food lol.

  • @antoniotb2215
    @antoniotb2215 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ok, i saw the hard right then left. My question is did it matter when u started doing the right turn? I thought u line up the spot u want with your shoulder then hard turn right. Im new.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s more of a timing and feel thing ! I’d say once you see your trailer going the way you want it start to turn the wheel to get the tractor back underneath the trailer and just walk it in there
      I’ll make another video showing how to do it again soon
      Thanks for watching and I hope I was able to help you out

    • @antoniotb2215
      @antoniotb2215 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @BJAM0608 u just saved me! I just lost a local position because I'm rusty for $1750 weekly. All because I didn't walk it back in there and was doubting myself. The tester was extremely on bs. So my confidence was shot. Thanks again.

  • @bossladi727
    @bossladi727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job driver!

  • @hollywoodddagent7111
    @hollywoodddagent7111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always go fuel up at this truck stop before going to the yard

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll get you a coffee next time I’m there if I see ya
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @michelleayala9584
    @michelleayala9584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI YOU MAKE IT SEEM SO EASY I DID MY TEST I HAVE TO ENROLL TO SCHOOL IM EXCITED 😊 GOOD JOB

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and good luck with school :)

  • @papanasaraah7412
    @papanasaraah7412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always GOAL!!!! GET OUT AND LOOK,

  • @Cranediy
    @Cranediy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Do that at night between two tractor trailers.......no one is perfect

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ll make a video of that when I go back to work
      Thanks for watching :)

  • @brettbeebe81
    @brettbeebe81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job driver!

  • @josephmallany
    @josephmallany ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Take a pitcher. Sir on your phone great 👍

  • @ronniemathews4176
    @ronniemathews4176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truck stop parking is fun, can be interesting to say the least

  • @David-fu9ly
    @David-fu9ly 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where to start turning the wheel to the right where should the tires be ? Do they need to be on line with the next truck to the spot we gonna back ? And when do i stop turning the wheel to right and do it to the left to straighten up truck

  • @baseballfury7756
    @baseballfury7756 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this should be a priority in cdl school

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’d think so however it isn’t ! In truck driving school the priority is the dang PRE-trip inspection
      Thanks for watching

  • @benpainter6874
    @benpainter6874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna master that skill.

  • @abdelhfeizali5407
    @abdelhfeizali5407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also would be better if we park all the way back to the curb to make it easier for the guy who would park on our right side so he doesn't hit the right mirror

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re absolutely right !!

  • @258shoff
    @258shoff 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Step 1, find a double spot lol. I’m convinced all the people that record others having a hard time in a single spot got themselves a double/triple wide spot 😂

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve noticed that as well ! Thanks for watching

  • @maclarry3687
    @maclarry3687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ama fast learner,ready to sign up

  • @kanob6440
    @kanob6440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks at those gas prices back then!!! Here we are in August 1 year later, and CA is at $6+ lol

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t been to California in almost 2yrs lol !! One of the main reasons is cheap freight rates and high fuel prices !!! At some point the fuel prices will come down but I don’t think they’ll ever get back to the pre Covid prices ;(
      Thanks for watching and I hope you stick around in my small community :)

  • @tahiriachukes1497
    @tahiriachukes1497 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty I been having a bit of a rough moment

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว

      Whys that ? What has been your issue ? Maybe I can help you out via video :)
      Thanks for watching

  • @oldyoung1
    @oldyoung1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easy to do when that’s an open space next to you, I think the accidents occur when people try to park in between 2 trucks.

    • @BJAM0608
      @BJAM0608  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I made this video I was quite irritated because my truck had gotten hit twice before I even made a payment !! So I decided to make a video to inform people it’s ok to get out and look to make sure you’re not bumping into other people’s equipment..: Thanks for watching and I hope you stick around for my content :)

  • @deonwhite201
    @deonwhite201 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you 🙏 for sharing