This should be part of every test because this is part of every work-day life for a trucker. We spend 14 hours on duty.....11 hours driving.....and barely 5 minutes alley docking. Not much practice at all. I had to learn how to dock like this after CDL school because my exam was only straight back, offset and parallel. I go slow just like you did just to make sure it's straight. There are so many reckless truck drivers and yard jockeys out there disregarding all safety rules that make it difficult to dock smoothly. Thank you for this video. The driver's perspective helps the most. FYI for new drivers watching this......One of the most important things I've learned about docking is it will be different every single time. Know how to adjust with very tiny turns (do not over compensate), wait for the trailer to work (always a small delay in response to a turn).....and outside of school pull-ups are your best friend. I've seen truckers with decades of experience pull up 9-10 times just to dock. straight.
I wish I had you in the cab teaching me this stuff. I get tired of hearing, "turn left", "turn right". If they'd let me figure it out on my own and just give a few tips here and there, I'd learn better.
I will show you how to do it - then let you do one on your own. If you need help, my way is asking you questions - to see if you understand what you are doing wrong. If I am telling you where to turn the Steering wheel, It's Trucker Steve who is Backing up the trailer.
Hate it when the lines dont match up with the dock pads, always look for alignment on your dock before you trust those lines, sometimes they are so worn they are gone.
3:04 ~ brilliant moment I've been having problems, sometimes alley docking for me is a like a Chinese puzzle I even think of giving up. Apart from the offset law, your video has shown me several stages of control especially at 3:04 and on, that was the clincher.👍 I have spent over ten minutes on bad days. And on other days straight in first go. But the bad days are more than the good 🤯 with Super Heavyweight boxes which seem to exacerbate the problem. I think it's knowing when to to identify the need for the pull up and do it. Yours is a simply great video. When I learned the Offset Law and used it mindfully I was a lot better. Now with this, your video, I have another point that can be dealt with, in time - with that timely pull up. Thank you so much for making this.
Thank you for your kind words. As one viewer said, don’t forget the right mirror. I use the left line to make sure my trailer is straight. I never pull up a lot- most of the time I only have to pull up about 10 feet if needed. Once you have learned to react to your trailer, you’ll have the knowledge of backing up a trailer.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor Yes, thank you😎👍☮️. The thing was (but not anymore) that when my wheels were lined up with the line - like just here, now, I always tried to straighten the tractor unit up while continuing back, this is impossible, as you have demonstrated. Let's see how I get on now. Thanks once again.....back in to the fray once again....
That was pretty nice. I've been practicing my backup to doc's for the last 2 weeks. I've gotten a lot better I'm not as scared now as I used to be. And backing into a spot at a truck stop I've been doing that a lot. I just know I'll get better with time. I soloed out completely straight out of truck driving school The company I went with stuck me right into a tractor trailer but I'm a farm kid so that's just how it went down. I've never driven a trailer this big before but I've driven a trailer that's about 40 ft long 43 ft
It's a nice video, but since we can't see the front wheels i think it was much better to let us know also when the wheels are moving from left to the right.
No longer an instructor. The CDL school is North America Trade School in Woodlawn, Md and Carroll County Community College in Westminster, Md. I’am the MVA tester. The college is no more the 12 students per class.
You should be able to see the rear of your trailer in your right and left mirrors. Before touching the dock, make sure your trailer doors are still open. ( some trailer doors use hooks to hold the door open and the doors may come unhooked) No reference points- knowing how to judge the rear of your trailer to the dock. Never hit the dock hard.
If the yard is large, no big deal. Today, the yard was small. Before I went to dispatch, I listened 3 open docks. The one with like you said, a large Sleeper tractor sticking out. I requested one of the other open docks and yes, they granted my request. Be safe!
Gotta love it when the driver you backed around throws a hissy fit that you were able to back around the guy without hitting him. He retaliated by calling the company I pull trailers for saying that I hit him when I was pulling away from the dock which I was backing in plus it's on camera that another guy did it before I got there plus him picking mirror pieces out of the trashcan before I even got the dock from the receiver. All he did was take a photo and then leave within 10 mins then I get a call from Safety department saying that guy was trying to blame me for hitting him. Didn't even walk up to my door and ask me for any kind of insurance information. So if I see another driver parked like that again I'll park and wait for the guy to leave first then back in or have them give me another dock.
Cdl test donot make you a driver, 👎 just make you a rookie driver You learn when you start your first job. First 2 weeks are very very tough when you start your first cdl job.
great video but u would have failed the test your trailer broke the imaginary wall several times and the tire as well. 90 degree ain't no joke practice it the most!
Peace be upon you and may Allah have mercy on you I am a heavy duty driver I have worked in Saudi Arabia for two years in Khalid International Airport and now I want Saudi Arabia again Anna I am 55 years old I don't want to drive a trailer because I am in Pakistan during this period. I have driven a ten wheeler, I have driven a trailer, I have driven Hino Pak and Nishan Diesel, I have driven these big vehicles. Now my desire is to come to Saudi Arabia and drive with you guys in your company and if you can't do anything for me. On the Day of Resurrection, my hand will be yours and your neck will be because Allah Almighty has given you people a lot. give
THIS IS NOT A GOOD VIDEO. I AM A TRUCK DRIVER AND HE DID NOT EXPLAIN THIS BACKING PROPERLY. WHEN YOUR BACKING INTO A DOCK, YOU SHOULD USE BOTH MIRRORS SO YOU CAN BACK UP THE TRAILER STRAIGHT ON BOTH SIDES. WHEN YOU USE THIS METHOD, WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER IS THAT THE BACK MAY BE TO THE DOCK BUT THE TRAILER MAY NOT BE STRAIGHT
Yes that is true about the mirrors. As a truck driver, you know the size of the alley. The trailer was parallel to the line on the left. The trailer was straight. Yes always use your mirrors - left and right Thank you for your comment
This should be part of every test because this is part of every work-day life for a trucker. We spend 14 hours on duty.....11 hours driving.....and barely 5 minutes alley docking. Not much practice at all. I had to learn how to dock like this after CDL school because my exam was only straight back, offset and parallel. I go slow just like you did just to make sure it's straight. There are so many reckless truck drivers and yard jockeys out there disregarding all safety rules that make it difficult to dock smoothly. Thank you for this video. The driver's perspective helps the most.
FYI for new drivers watching this......One of the most important things I've learned about docking is it will be different every single time. Know how to adjust with very tiny turns (do not over compensate), wait for the trailer to work (always a small delay in response to a turn).....and outside of school pull-ups are your best friend. I've seen truckers with decades of experience pull up 9-10 times just to dock. straight.
You are the best! Thank you for your comment. Most likely, I would like to read your comments on an upcoming video.
I wish I had you in the cab teaching me this stuff. I get tired of hearing, "turn left", "turn right". If they'd let me figure it out on my own and just give a few tips here and there, I'd learn better.
I will show you how to do it - then let you do one on your own. If you need help, my way is asking you questions - to see if you understand what you are doing wrong. If I am telling you where to turn the Steering wheel, It's Trucker Steve who is Backing up the trailer.
One of the best back up videos I have seen on TH-cam.
Thanks for the real life situation instead of cones.Great Job.
This is an excellent video very helpful. Thank you for posting and sharing your knowledge
Thank you for your kind words 👍. Please share my channel with your classmates or friends. Be Safe out there.
Hate it when the lines dont match up with the dock pads, always look for alignment on your dock before you trust those lines, sometimes they are so worn they are gone.
Will do. Safe journeys
Awesome tutorial
Great job Sir Steve 👍
I don’t know how I make it from day to day without these videos
Thanks 🙏. Are you on my facebook site? CDL Students Training Tips. Join up
I’m testing on 7/6 and I’ll have to do my 90 degree to the dock.🤞🏾🤞🏾 Great content!!🎯
May you pass and become a CDL Driver on July 6, 2023. Best to you
3:04 ~ brilliant moment
I've been having problems, sometimes alley docking for me is a like a Chinese puzzle I even think of giving up. Apart from the offset law, your video has shown me several stages of control especially at 3:04 and on, that was the clincher.👍
I have spent over ten minutes on bad days. And on other days straight in first go. But the bad days are more than the good 🤯 with
Super Heavyweight boxes which seem to exacerbate the problem. I think it's knowing when to to identify the need for the pull up and do it.
Yours is a simply great video. When I learned the Offset Law and used it mindfully I was a lot better. Now with this, your video, I have another point that can be dealt with, in time - with that timely pull up.
Thank you so much for making this.
Thank you for your kind words. As one viewer said, don’t forget the right mirror. I use the left line to make sure my trailer is straight. I never pull up a lot- most of the time I only have to pull up about 10 feet if needed. Once you have learned to react to your trailer, you’ll have the knowledge of backing up a trailer.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor Yes, thank you😎👍☮️. The thing was (but not anymore) that when my wheels were lined up with the line - like just here, now, I always tried to straighten the tractor unit up while continuing back, this is impossible, as you have demonstrated. Let's see how I get on now. Thanks once again.....back in to the fray once again....
That was pretty nice. I've been practicing my backup to doc's for the last 2 weeks. I've gotten a lot better I'm not as scared now as I used to be. And backing into a spot at a truck stop I've been doing that a lot. I just know I'll get better with time. I soloed out completely straight out of truck driving school The company I went with stuck me right into a tractor trailer but I'm a farm kid so that's just how it went down. I've never driven a trailer this big before but I've driven a trailer that's about 40 ft long 43 ft
Thank you for your response
your videos help alot bro... keep doin you fam... #respect
Great video you help me a lot 👍
Thank you 🙏 please refer my channel to your CDL Class
Thanks Steve, to be helpful!
This is a really good video you describe it really good
Have you joined my Facebook site. CDL Students training tips ?
It's a nice video, but since we can't see the front wheels i think it was much better to let us know also when the wheels are moving from left to the right.
Not sure why but I felt good being the 999 before u reached 1k lol! Thank you for this video good job instructing clean and simple, nice!!
Thank you 🙏
“I hope this video helped…”
Heck yes it helped!!!
Can’t go over the line on the test. Would have to do a pull up at that point.
Where is your CDL training located in Maryland? And do you have a website?
No longer an instructor. The CDL school is North America Trade School in Woodlawn, Md and Carroll County Community College in Westminster, Md. I’am the MVA tester. The college is no more the 12 students per class.
Backing to the dock, how do I find the reference point to stop in front of the dock door, and not hit the dock threshhold?
You should be able to see the rear of your trailer in your right and left mirrors. Before touching the dock, make sure your trailer doors are still open. ( some trailer doors use hooks to hold the door open and the doors may come unhooked)
No reference points- knowing how to judge the rear of your trailer to the dock. Never hit the dock hard.
Super
It's rough doing the same schenario as this except the guy in the dock on the left of yours is sticking out 5 feet past the other trucks
If the yard is large, no big deal. Today, the yard was small. Before I went to dispatch, I listened 3 open docks. The one with like you said, a large Sleeper tractor sticking out. I requested one of the other open docks and yes, they granted my request. Be safe!
Gotta love it when the driver you backed around throws a hissy fit that you were able to back around the guy without hitting him. He retaliated by calling the company I pull trailers for saying that I hit him when I was pulling away from the dock which I was backing in plus it's on camera that another guy did it before I got there plus him picking mirror pieces out of the trashcan before I even got the dock from the receiver. All he did was take a photo and then leave within 10 mins then I get a call from Safety department saying that guy was trying to blame me for hitting him. Didn't even walk up to my door and ask me for any kind of insurance information. So if I see another driver parked like that again I'll park and wait for the guy to leave first then back in or have them give me another dock.
Noice👍
Cdl test donot make you a driver, 👎
just make you a rookie driver
You learn when you start your first job. First 2 weeks are very very tough when you start your first cdl job.
👍 yes that is true.
great video but u would have failed the test your trailer broke the imaginary wall several times and the tire as well. 90 degree ain't no joke practice it the most!
Peace be upon you and may Allah have mercy on you I am a heavy duty driver I have worked in Saudi Arabia for two years in Khalid International Airport and now I want Saudi Arabia again Anna I am 55 years old I don't want to drive a trailer because I am in Pakistan during this period. I have driven a ten wheeler, I have driven a trailer, I have driven Hino Pak and Nishan Diesel, I have driven these big vehicles. Now my desire is to come to Saudi Arabia and drive with you guys in your company and if you can't do anything for me. On the Day of Resurrection, my hand will be yours and your neck will be because Allah Almighty has given you people a lot. give
THIS IS NOT A GOOD VIDEO. I AM A TRUCK DRIVER AND HE DID NOT EXPLAIN THIS BACKING PROPERLY. WHEN YOUR BACKING INTO A DOCK, YOU SHOULD USE BOTH MIRRORS SO YOU CAN BACK UP THE TRAILER STRAIGHT ON BOTH SIDES. WHEN YOU USE THIS METHOD, WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER IS THAT THE BACK MAY BE TO THE DOCK BUT THE TRAILER MAY NOT BE STRAIGHT
Yes that is true about the mirrors. As a truck driver, you know the size of the alley. The trailer was parallel to the line on the left. The trailer was straight. Yes always use your mirrors - left and right
Thank you for your comment
this is not your video,it was good enuff for others who can learn something from everyone ,take your super trucker ass on and make your own video a