Your first setup is so important! I went with a trainer he never told me distances .. I had to learn for myself.. you need to know how much space and when to turn in these spaces when you do learn its so easy and you then can gain confidence...
In school and first carrier was taught when driver window is in middle of the first space past the one you want then turn to 12 o’clock position. That doesn’t always work well. Since becoming a jockey I just learned that turning right after two spaces works better like you showed it here. Believe it or not for the Swift haters it was a swift backing mentor who taught me to keep wheels straight as you begin backing then apply wheel to the right if need be then left to get straight.
My first week going solo was nerve-wracking especially at the truck stops. Then watching your videos helped me gain a lot of knowledge and using your method makes backing easy. I was just getting comfortable with backing into spots when another driver who was struggling came knocking and asked if I could help him back in. I was able to with ease using your setup and he was so grateful. 🙏😉
@@MyTruckingSkills question, how come when attempting a blind spot backing we start turning to the left at 1.5 spots pass instead of at the end of 2 spots like sight side?
Why don't these instructors know how to teach??? All they do is wave their hands and yell at you. That teaches me nothing. Seriously, this video is great.
@@davidpalmisano5115 This was pretty much my experience. Finally got one to explain how I was screwing up and that way I could understand the errors I was making.
@@jackburton6239 cool, did you get your CDL yet? I got mine thankfully, first time around on the test, BECAUSE of TH-cam, and because the My Trucking Skills app,and a CDL college on TH-cam who makes really good videos explaining how to maneuver.
@@davidpalmisano5115 Because you're either born to drive a heavy vehicle or not. My instructor didn't have to teach me anything. He was on his phone all the time.
@@neilbreen9041 no one is born to do anything truck driving is a learned and skilled trade with time you gradually get better every trucker has been in the same shoes myself included being a rookie not knowing how to back, not knowing your points of reference that’s apart of learning. You mentioned that you teach yourself so teaching goes hand in hand with learning which makes you better.
Thank You! This video explained backing into a spot clearly and simply. I've been struggling as a new driver and after watching your video I was able to nail it first time!!! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. 👍
You are welcome. I can promise that if you play my game a ton, you will start to understand backing much easier in the real world and it will come more natural for you.
I like it. I've found way helpful to stop for a couple of seconds instead of start in a sudden. I meant, overviews the plan. This set (starting one) sets the perfect set up to do all to bup perfectly.
Works most the time until you get to a drop yard at a DC where you gotta back into tight spaces in broad daylight to drop & hook, eventually you’ll have to back using these principles anyway even if not at a truck stop, so yeah plan ur day so you don’t have to do it every damn night lol but still it’s good to know and understand for when you have no choice & it was out of your control in terms of planning
Just passed my CDL test yesterday, but I still am somewhat weak on my backing skills. "My Trucking Skills" has been a very helpful resource. I am going to pay to unlock all the levels in the app and use it to better understand the way to approach these situations.
You are going to be weak on you're backing skills for a long time, if you aren't out on the road with a trainer yet you will find backing between 2 cones in school is alot different then backing between someone's Kenworth and Bubbas shiny chromed out Peterbilt with people pissed off they have to wait on a Rookie to get it in the whole. My best advice is to leave yourself enough time everyday to find a spot, you don't want to be at a narrow truck stop like this in a big city with only a couple tight spots left that no other driver wants. Just take you're time don't be afraid to pull up or get out and look or even swallow you're pride and get out and look, most drivers are assholes that hate rookies but some are very nice people who are more then willing to help.
Wow! I was taught to find your parking space then pull up to the next space then start turning your wheels. You pulled up to the next 2 spaces, looks like it made a huge difference. Gonna try it next time
This is all fine and useful if there are trucks available to guide you to where your mirror is suppose to be. When there are no trucks waiting for you, you use your imagination and trained eye to align your truck. When you get to that point, call yourself a PRO! Well done, bro!
I miss your new production of multi cams, but the recent videos are great and will be a big success because we are in the generation of short and fast, you managed to bring up lessons, formulas and theories from a very complicated subject to teach, Best regards,
Been watching these videos lately in the last couple days because I'm going become a truck driver and I still struggle a little to back in. These videos are helpful
1:38 - You need pull Tractor little bit forward and keep beetwen Trailer edge and left open space about 4-feet. That's My Shneider School teach me and I always keeping this rule on my mind.
Got my CDL 3 months ago & I still struggle backing up. I can get my trailers in my spots 90% of the time but my only problem is that I oversteer too much & end up maneuvering my truck into my spot for 5 minutes. This helps a lot, we’ll see tomorrow morning haha
Thank you, I'll test the first one out, I have been using the 90 Degree angle since I left school and been solo; my trainer was always shocked and said, IDK how you students coming out of school do these 90 degree angles, but can't get it done any other way.
I start my new truck driving school in 2 weeks hope I do good and passy family depends on me ,I know I will do good well going try my best and study thinks like this and pray for success lol.
As a rookie driver going solo on Monday I love these videos thank you for all the educational content and exceptional teaching style of the whys not just the hows
@@mouritioebanks7223 it's a hard one to get down... Doing it almost daily, for me, I've gotten a lot better at it, but it takes countless times of practicing. Keep on trying bud! You'll get it 🤘🏼
You never state get out and look. I Plan on going to school in next 6 mo. Trying to learn ahead. Thank you so much i love the steering wheel diagrams i get confused when I watch other video's, they do not explain it well or use ither terminology thats confussing.
The second demonstration works for those of us running a 48' split axel trailer 🙋🏻. Great video either way cause I've never done a 45 backing with a 53 footer before. I'll try to commit the adjustment to memory
Do you mean the part that he says 90 degree? Doesn’t the first part work with 48’ spread axles? I am a new driver pulling a 48’ spread axle. So far, I always try to get help from someone. There was one day at a Loves no one really helped me and it was so embarrassing to try so many times while other drivers yelling at me. I had to leave without parking. Usually some nice guys helps me and I am getting better every day. Now I am determined to learn backup parking.
Important note is if the parking lines are diagonal at an angle you have to pull up a little further about to the 2 and half spot of the trucks. Turning at two trucks usually works only if the lanes are straight
My question is after you did your setup, by you straightening out your wheels like that and going back slowly does that help when determining when to start chasing it as it offsets?
When your left shoulder split the grill of the truck after the open spot you should have hard right to 12 o'clock then hard left to 9 o'clock. Then backed it in.
For my first year I always put my tandems to the back so I knew where the back of my trailer was in 13 years I had one backing accident my 2nd month on my own because I did not think about the back of trailer was just looking at my wheels and I did not use g.o.a l. Very important
Your first setup is so important! I went with a trainer he never told me distances .. I had to learn for myself.. you need to know how much space and when to turn in these spaces when you do learn its so easy and you then can gain confidence...
i finally attempted this maneuver for the first time and i actually pulled it off.. thanks for the vid 🔥
I love it!!
Do you work for marten
No, I work for May.
Thank you so much. I'm a rookie and this video can't be simplified any further. Exactly what I was looking for.
In school and first carrier was taught when driver window is in middle of the first space past the one you want then turn to 12 o’clock position. That doesn’t always work well. Since becoming a jockey I just learned that turning right after two spaces works better like you showed it here. Believe it or not for the Swift haters it was a swift backing mentor who taught me to keep wheels straight as you begin backing then apply wheel to the right if need be then left to get straight.
My first week going solo was nerve-wracking especially at the truck stops. Then watching your videos helped me gain a lot of knowledge and using your method makes backing easy. I was just getting comfortable with backing into spots when another driver who was struggling came knocking and asked if I could help him back in. I was able to with ease using your setup and he was so grateful. 🙏😉
That's awesome, great to hear!!
@@MyTruckingSkills question, how come when attempting a blind spot backing we start turning to the left at 1.5 spots pass instead of at the end of 2 spots like sight side?
It really doesn't matter, it's what you do afterwards. The sooner you turn (1.5 instead of 2), the more you have to jackknife when backing up.
@@MyTruckingSkills Understood! Thanks again!!
I remember my first time I did a perfect back up. It was amazing.
Most importantly you’re teaching how to think .not a single instructor or driver was able to explain how to think
Why don't these instructors know how to teach??? All they do is wave their hands and yell at you. That teaches me nothing. Seriously, this video is great.
@@davidpalmisano5115 This was pretty much my experience. Finally got one to explain how I was screwing up and that way I could understand the errors I was making.
@@jackburton6239 cool, did you get your CDL yet? I got mine thankfully, first time around on the test, BECAUSE of TH-cam, and because the My Trucking Skills app,and a CDL college on TH-cam who makes really good videos explaining how to maneuver.
@@davidpalmisano5115 Because you're either born to drive a heavy vehicle or not. My instructor didn't have to teach me anything. He was on his phone all the time.
@@neilbreen9041 no one is born to do anything truck driving is a learned and skilled trade with time you gradually get better every trucker has been in the same shoes myself included being a rookie not knowing how to back, not knowing your points of reference that’s apart of learning. You mentioned that you teach yourself so teaching goes hand in hand with learning which makes you better.
Simple easy instructions beautiful
Thank You! This video explained backing into a spot clearly and simply. I've been struggling as a new driver and after watching your video I was able to nail it first time!!! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. 👍
No worries man, download my game too to practice the maneuvers in theory.
You are welcome. I can promise that if you play my game a ton, you will start to understand backing much easier in the real world and it will come more natural for you.
I just want to say thank you. If guys and gals didn't do this I would be f***** because my trainer didn't show me anything. Thank you again.
Thank you sir .. I have suffered so much with backing until I found your video.. this really helped me so much.
I literally could not back until I started watching your videos. Thanks buddy!
That's awesome to hear!!! You are welcome.
I like it. I've found way helpful to stop for a couple of seconds instead of start in a sudden. I meant, overviews the plan. This set (starting one) sets the perfect set up to do all to bup perfectly.
The way I look at it!!, get to the truck stop early (very early), and you don't have to stress as much to find a tight hole!!!😮😮😮
Works most the time until you get to a drop yard at a DC where you gotta back into tight spaces in broad daylight to drop & hook, eventually you’ll have to back using these principles anyway even if not at a truck stop, so yeah plan ur day so you don’t have to do it every damn night lol but still it’s good to know and understand for when you have no choice & it was out of your control in terms of planning
Just passed my CDL test yesterday, but I still am somewhat weak on my backing skills.
"My Trucking Skills" has been a very helpful resource. I am going to pay to unlock all the levels in the app and use it to better understand the way to approach these situations.
You are going to be weak on you're backing skills for a long time, if you aren't out on the road with a trainer yet you will find backing between 2 cones in school is alot different then backing between someone's Kenworth and Bubbas shiny chromed out Peterbilt with people pissed off they have to wait on a Rookie to get it in the whole. My best advice is to leave yourself enough time everyday to find a spot, you don't want to be at a narrow truck stop like this in a big city with only a couple tight spots left that no other driver wants. Just take you're time don't be afraid to pull up or get out and look or even swallow you're pride and get out and look, most drivers are assholes that hate rookies but some are very nice people who are more then willing to help.
This video literally taught me more in seven minutes than my trainer did in 4 months. Make that make sense lol. Thank you!
You are welcome!!! Don't forget to download my game for make more sense of it all. Link in description.
@@MyTruckingSkills game? Wait. Is that what you use to illustrate the video? I definitely will if so lol.
Ya, I created it with the same physics at the real world. It made it so much easier to make videos too.
Wow! I was taught to find your parking space then pull up to the next space then start turning your wheels. You pulled up to the next 2 spaces, looks like it made a huge difference. Gonna try it next time
You make it look so easy. Great videos. I struggle with backing.
Lmao🤣🤣🤣
Best video tutorial on TH-cam, informative.
So far BEST VIDEO I've seen where they show/tell when to do turns , maneuvers and how much spacing. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO 👍👍👍!!!!
My backing skills were never great and I haven't driven tractor trailer for 2 years your videos are helpful, thank you
This is all fine and useful if there are trucks available to guide you to where your mirror is suppose to be. When there are no trucks waiting for you, you use your imagination and trained eye to align your truck. When you get to that point, call yourself a PRO! Well done, bro!
Thx man, I like the phrase "trained eye". I'm going to use that one. It takes a while to get one of those.
Some of the better vids in backing, clear view of steer tires and tandems excellent explanation of moves. Well done.
Gracias bro this really helps im a rookie 😎✊🇲🇽🇺🇸
I miss your new production of multi cams, but the recent videos are great and will be a big success because we are in the generation of short and fast, you managed to bring up lessons, formulas and theories from a very complicated subject to teach, Best regards,
Truck stops can be tricky. Thanks for the great training and possibly the understatement of the year.
I learn something from every one of your videos. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
That's my goal, glad to help
Been watching these videos lately in the last couple days because I'm going become a truck driver and I still struggle a little to back in. These videos are helpful
1:38 - You need pull Tractor little bit forward and keep beetwen Trailer edge and left open space about 4-feet.
That's My Shneider School teach me and I always keeping this rule on my mind.
Im a new driver and this video is alot of help, Thanks bro
Best one I found so far when it comes to backing. Thank you
🏆 This is the best truck-backing video I've ever seen 💯
This is exactly how I teach students! Good video!
This is a good and easy step to remember, it helps me a lot, I needed this, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
this gotta be the best video I ever Seen about parking 💯💯
Got my CDL 3 months ago & I still struggle backing up. I can get my trailers in my spots 90% of the time but my only problem is that I oversteer too much & end up maneuvering my truck into my spot for 5 minutes. This helps a lot, we’ll see tomorrow morning haha
So how did everything turn out?
This app has taken over my day.
I'm going to take that as a good thing.
Excellent demostration...
I have been dreaming about such an app. Thank you
Great demonstration, love it! I'm enjoying ur game as well.
If we had a 360 view camera like modern vehicles. It will make backing a piece of cake. 💆♂️
one day probally
With a drone you can have this. 😊
Very helpful. I’ve been turning way too early. This is a great vid.
Thanks to you now I'm good at it.
U 1 best backers u've helped me alot with ur tips
How do I get the over view look when I'm backing?
You have to call the US Army and request air support.
drone might do the trick
I actually thought about buying a drone to help me park at truck stops
So far so good but it gets tight especially during the WY snow and wind
@@bushrod6258 you might be on to something.
Clear and understandable performance 👏.
Thank you, I'll test the first one out, I have been using the 90 Degree angle since I left school and been solo; my trainer was always shocked and said, IDK how you students coming out of school do these 90 degree angles, but can't get it done any other way.
Sweet Blessings 🥰
This animation is a big help 👍
Omg you are the best! Thank you so much I wish you could be my OTR trainer
Spread axle trailers that the flatbedders use don't turn as easy. Glad I found your videos. I will definitely watch to improve.
Excelente video diferente manera.pero la primera fue mi favorita y fácil bendición ❤
I start my new truck driving school in 2 weeks hope I do good and passy family depends on me ,I know I will do good well going try my best and study thinks like this and pray for success lol.
every trailer is different.., tri axel, twin axel ..a tip on tri axel is it turns on centre wheel
Just got a new rookie sub this is GREAT study material please keep this coming!!!
As a rookie driver going solo on Monday I love these videos thank you for all the educational content and exceptional teaching style of the whys not just the hows
How are you doing out on the road?
Holy cow this is very helpful. Thank you for this video 🤘🏼
I'm in CDL school right now and this is probably the only maneuver that's kicking my ass right now
@@mouritioebanks7223 it's a hard one to get down... Doing it almost daily, for me, I've gotten a lot better at it, but it takes countless times of practicing. Keep on trying bud! You'll get it 🤘🏼
Another excellent video,… thank you. I am for the most part a new driver, and find these videos very helpful!
Thanks for the info backing at a truck stop is the only thing I need to work on
Thankyou for this made it easy to understand
Great content and very easy to absorb I’m happy i find this channel 👍🏼
You never state get out and look. I Plan on going to school in next 6 mo. Trying to learn ahead. Thank you so much i love the steering wheel diagrams i get confused when I watch other video's, they do not explain it well or use ither terminology thats confussing.
7 months has passed you said 6 months how are you doing today and good news, tips, or tricks ?
The second demonstration works for those of us running a 48' split axel trailer 🙋🏻. Great video either way cause I've never done a 45 backing with a 53 footer before. I'll try to commit the adjustment to memory
Do you mean the part that he says 90 degree? Doesn’t the first part work with 48’ spread axles? I am a new driver pulling a 48’ spread axle. So far, I always try to get help from someone.
There was one day at a Loves no one really helped me and it was so embarrassing to try so many times while other drivers yelling at me. I had to leave without parking. Usually some nice guys helps me and I am getting better every day.
Now I am determined to learn backup parking.
Wow they didnt teach me this in cdl scholl or SWIFT LOL
I'm new at trucking i love your videos sometimes you just need it broke down right in front of you to understand better
Very interesting
Wowww
Important note is if the parking lines are diagonal at an angle you have to pull up a little further about to the 2 and half spot of the trucks. Turning at two trucks usually works only if the lanes are straight
Man I like your videos always learning new things
Thanks for teaching us. Very good. 🙏💪🙌
Wow.. is good distance...very nice sir..good job..👍👍👍🙏👇
My question is after you did your setup, by you straightening out your wheels like that and going back slowly does that help when determining when to start chasing it as it offsets?
Thank you sr this vid helped me a lot 👍
That was sick
That’s why I say TH-cam teach u better then the instructors inside of these schools
Awesome instructor
The other issue is length of wb(wheelbase) I went from a 221 to a 230 and that turned it into a whole different ballgame
Ya, I remember my first longer WB truck, drive for years in the city and hopped into those, the amount of times I took turns too wide was crazy.
You're the best, no doubt!
Muy bien hecho amigo
Dunno why but truck parking always peaks my interest
Awesome video! These visuals are so helpful!
Thanks for your video very helpful 👍.
Thanks you are a good teacher
Thank you so much 😊 bro
very good! congratulations!!
Looks good on paper
Useful content.. God bless
Thank you for this!
Are you going to make an android app for this? I have a donation ready if you are.
Best video Thanks.
❣️
Cheers mate 👍🏽
Can you do this same maneuver in a day cab? I wanna see how it differs ?
When your left shoulder split the grill of the truck after the open spot you should have hard right to 12 o'clock then hard left to 9 o'clock. Then backed it in.
Thanks a lot, you are awesome
“A little finessing “ -omfg
Great tricky positions to rectify. Thanks a tonne :)
Thank you 👍!
This is exactly what I had been looking for, thanks. Wish I found it earlier though.
For my first year I always put my tandems to the back so I knew where the back of my trailer was in 13 years I had one backing accident my 2nd month on my own because I did not think about the back of trailer was just looking at my wheels and I did not use g.o.a l. Very important
What about when you have the axles all the way to the back like in a 40-ft tanker
I want to be a truck driver, can you explain the difference, between a regular trailer with that. :(