How To Back A Trailer Like A Pro | Tips To Backing A Semi Trailer - Big Rig Pro
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2021
- You can back a trailer like a pro by following these simple steps! No matter where or what situation you're in, following the right steps can ensure you master backing a tractor trailer into a dock.
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I've been backing trailers since I was 12. Bumper pulls, goose necks, and now I'm 26 and have had my CDL for 4 years. There are some days I just absolutely get my butt kicked even with plenty of room. It really is 100% about the set up. But to all new drivers, don't let that get you upset. Safe is better than fast 110% of the time.
Thank you!
Thank you brother! Looking forward to being part of the tribe
I’m on my first week alone. I absolutely suck at backing. I even struggle w straight back now. I try and get to the truck stops early to I don’t have to park in a hard spot.
@Marcus Denning it'll get better with time, been driving 2yrs and still struggle sometimes
Me too
At 64 I'm about to start a new career in trucking I may be too old to rock and roll but I'm too young to die !
Backing trailers is my curse, this video really help. Thank you
To know that even veteran drivers continues to make mistakes now and then is encouraging me to stay the course. Thank you and God bless!
Gene f. I've been an otr driver for 12 years, I learn everyday new things and I'm still learning how to back up lol. Never quit and practice practice practice
Yeah great video thanks for the tips
That’s very true man especially in tight spot and theirs not enough room to backup
yes true! Good luck buddy!
I can respect and apply the vets that's honest about still struggling sometimes vs dudes that be like yo I can back a truck from LA to New York blindfolded with my knees only.
I’m a 27 year old woman ready to get my CDL Class A in a few weeks! I have both my parents that are CDL drivers. My mother on buses and my dad on a semi truck! They are so proud of me for getting this far! This video inspired me as well! Just cross your fingers and toes boys. I want to be safer than sorry out on this road. Thanks for the video. It helped a lot.
Fellow lady driver here!! Good luck! You’ll do great!
@@LordBaileyDev I passed! I fell to my knees and started crying.. couldn’t believe it 🥹 Nothing but UP from here!
@@NikeaBenedettimy advice to u is to get your experience from your dad because these companies don’t hire recent graduates CDL so don’t waste your time! Congratulations 🎊 and Good luck!
@@waaryaabdi7126 good thing my dad owns two trucks and has his own trucking business! I soon to strive to be like him one day and have my own business! Thank you for the advice 😀👍🏼
Please I'm 22 year old man from Ghana ( west Africa). Please I'll love it if you can help me get my CDL in Europe. Actually, I know how to drive a tipper truck. It has been my dream to drive a trailer in Europe but it seems help is coming from no where.
I’ve been driving a for over two years and I still watch backing videos… You always get a different insight from different explanations. This is the best one yet!
@@bigrigpro763 man I wish I had this vid when I first went out on my own. My first to backings were in some jack up locations and my brother told me if it has a hole in the wall you can back it in. 🤔😓🤬
just started as a yard jockey Not gonna lie. Backing has been the hardest part about my trucking... this video helped me so much little by little I'm improving
@@elikajames4710 oh yeah it will get easier and easier as time goes on. Plus you a yard jockey now you fina hit expert status real fast. Start making your own how to back videos…💪🏾💯👍🏾lol. Remember everything is hard until we get good at it!
Definitely the best backing video ! You should be a trainer !
@@josephjacobs6616 open his own school! Good money
Transitioning from backing pup trailers to a 53’ is a wild transition. I’m learning daily with my new job. I have to stay out of my own head. Vet drivers aren’t in their trucks pointing and laughing 😂. I remind myself that I’ve only had my license for a year and some months. Everyone was once a beginner.
I always watch other drivers back into spots. I'm not pointing and laughing, I'm watching and learning. If the one I'm watching is fucking up...I'm looking at what they did wrong and how I can avoid that in my own backs. If they are making that tight back look easy...I'm watching at what they're doing and trying to teach myself how to back like that. If they're about to hit something...I'm blasting that horn and jumping out to help them. You are always learning...the day you think you know it all is the day you fuck something up.
I feel your pain. I drove pups too for a year, pin to pin then transitioned to 53 ft trailer like you did. Not an easy transition. My boss told me get and look as much as you need, slow and steady there's no shame in that. Hang in there.
@@saruwatarikooji I love learning in this field, so I will continue to use that as my safety day. Don’t ever get too comfortable in the truck don’t ever become too comfortable no matter what you’re driving. I stay diligent. I’m almost 2 years in and I’m learning every day.
@@muninnseyes I have definitely gotten better even though there are days where the challenge still arise. Some days are one shot in Alley dock and there are other days where I have to pull up and back in three times or more.
Oversteering is my problem and setup but I’m getting better
For a new OTR Driver with only one month experience, there is a LOT of helpful advice here. Thank you!
This video is incredibly professional and well produced. I was shocked to see it had less that 7,000 views. The multiple angles and concise explanation make this video a great resource. As someone who is working towards getting their CDL within the next 2-3 months, this video really put my mind at ease. Thank you!
I agree. My class is only 3 & 1/2 weeks long & I have an intellectual disability. This makes me feel SOOOOOOOO, much more relaxed
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You always want to make the back is easy as you can for yourself and back at your own pace don't let impatient drivers make you overthink or rush cuz you'll make mistakes
I'm glad there's guys like you posting videos like this. After many hours of school and studying, I passed my CDL-A knowledge tests and have my learners permit, tomorrow morning I start my yard training at 160 Driving Academy. Thank you.
Which city..I graduated from there...
Thank you, bro! You helped get some of my confidence back. Yesterday was madness for me. I was reaching my 14 hr deadline and I could not blind side back it for the life of me. I saved your video, I'm gonna watch 100 times lol until I memorize word for word
I just started driving a truck for my job, he makes it seems so easy. I'm nowhere near parking in 1 try. Maybe one day I'll do it
1 year in and I have my great day, good days and wtf days when it comes to backing 😂 I learned that it’s all about taking my time
Guys if your still learning your backing skills take into account that every truck is different based on the length of the wheel base, length of the hood, and the turning radius. A good rule of thumb to follow is to straighten out your truck and trailer as even as possible along the row of trucks where you want to park, keep about a 4 feet to 5 feet distance away from the trucks on said row, then align your fifth wheel right smack in the center of the hole you want to park in, then cut a hard right and slowly pull forward, the way you know when to cut it back to the left is when you start to lose sight of the hole in your mirror. Once you start to straighten out you pull forward just enough so the end of your trailer is just 1 or 2 spots away from the hole so you don't over shoot the setup and you have enough room to mauver the back of your trailer into the hole, Your Welcome.
We can't understand like this make a video and then share the link 😂
Thank you!
I’m in school and testing in a few weeks. The offset has definitely kicked my butt 😅 The slowest I go the better outcome I get. Everything is backwards & that takes some time for adjustment. This video is well explained with clear visuals. Thank you for that 🙏🏻
We were never taught to back up into any spots. We did straight back, offsets and parrellel . That’s it. Have not had to parallel anything yet in my first 3 weeks
I’m currently a student at a local commercial driving school and the 45 degree angle turns are pretty tricky, this video definitely gave me some reference tools to use thank you so much for this video! God Bless!
Hi im soufiane I'm beginner truck driver I need mor training can you help me
Thank you for this video. This is my 2nd week OTR solo and I struggle with backing, especially to dock doors. I have my good days and bad days. Using these tips going forward!!
THANKS for this video. My school is only 3 & 1/2 weeks + i have learning disabilities.....THIS VIDEO ROCKS. I feel like i can use this to pass my CDL
Been driving for over 20 years and i still have to do pull ups now and then. Dont get pissed. All backing is good practice for the next time. Stay safe! Great vid!
Superb explanation. I've recently passed my HGV in the 🇬🇧 I really find the various reverse scenarios terrifying,especially when people are watching you, so these tips help enormously.
Lots of years on the other side of the table as a city dispatcher/broker and this is the part of the job that I respect the most from you drivers. The sheer variety of completely ate-up docks setups out there is staggering. I show all my newbie carrier managers videos like this. The more they can understand what drivers have to deal with every day, the more they can help them get in/out of locations as smoothly as possible. Now...that doesn't do anything to ensure the driver has the right BOL and is going to GA like he's supposed to instead of loaded with freight going to CA, but hey...that's another video :)
I’m being driving trucks everywhere but every day for 20 years it’s a new challenge, most of the dock will guide you but never forget to uses your GOAL gets outside and look, good luck my friends,
This video is superb! The camera angles and the arrows were exceptional!
THANK YOU THANK YOU I am just learning the Alley Dock and YOU are by far the BEST Teacher on Backing if YOU every want to do Something Different A Truck Driving INSTRUCTOR is were you would be excellent .
My Instructor now is So confusing doesn't Teach step By step. And is very Inpatient. I told him shouting at a student does TEACH AND the student doesn't listen to a shouting Instructor.
Thanks again and many Blessings to you and your family
I was always told nobody will remeber a perfect backing and nobody will forget you htting something. Im just 5 months in and i do it 4 days a week and i still have those days. One thing i see allot is drivers alley docking when they have a whole yard they can use. Please use your space and never be afraid or intimidated if you need to reset.
Thanks for the advice backing up kinda struggling.Have a good one!!
Thanks for all your training and encouragement.
Im 25 and just past my CDL permit I’m excited for new journey I been watching a lot of your video
This is an excellent video, very helpful. Thank you very much for posting. Safe journeys.
Thank You for the help 🙏🏾
I feel like a new driver already. Thanks for the info. Awesome video on backing, the part a dread the most in my work day. Stay blessed 💪💯
One of the best coaching/training videos for backing a 53’ dry van! Thank you!
Your method works best for me. Newbies get the reassurance of seeing the space from both sides of the mirror before backing.
Today is my 3rd day out with a trainer. It's really challenging but I like it. That's how you learn backing 👍
gows it going? im ngl im only 16 and a senior i reallt want to do regional trucking after hs bc im jot to keen on going to college . Whats ur advicd for me as of now and how to get into the trucking field?
Awesome video, thank you so much for sharing it with us around the world 🌎, I am learning my alley dock and offset backing in school
I’m gonna watch this video like ten more times till I get it straight but it was very informative.
I'll be getting my cdl in June, wish me luck, I'll be remembering this to help me pass.
Thank you for the informative video. My road test next week .
And God bless you. I am so much interested in trucking. Thanks for the videos always. 🙏🏿
Been bushogging a 15ft back wing for years so this is really helpful cause thinking of getting my cdl!
Out of all the videos I watched, I really like the way you explain and also the angles are perfect!!! It would be amazing to see a video for the "Off set backing maneuver" which is needed to pass driving school. Thanks man!!!
You are the best teacher I see so far thank you for explaining every detail I’m sure they go to help me in the future I’m only been driving one week and I need those tips the way you do and then we use plan we appreciate it you are the number one
Thank you! Very helpfull.
Thanks for the explanation of backing, I’m starting truck driving school next month and backing is something I want to learn. I will watch this again
Thank you for providing the video. It's important for drivers to always check their surroundings before reversing, including getting out of the vehicle to visually confirm the path and any potential hazards. The "90-degree or button hook" technique you mentioned involves reversing at a 90-degree angle to the direction of travel and can be useful in tight spaces or when maneuvering around obstacles. It's essential to explain the technique clearly, as the 90-degree back was a little short, thanks for the video.
Thank. You. I need all the help I can get. But plenty of advice from such a short video. 🙏perfect straight to the point
I'm glad I watched your video. Tomorrow my team and I will start our 90 degree backing and hopefully we develop the concept. Please keep us in your prayers and thank-you for your education and knowledgeable backing tips.
I remember when I did the driving test for truck with heavy trailer. I was driving a 2008 14 speed rigid chassis Volvo FH440 and I had a 3-axle trailer (one in the front with a drawbar connected to the axle and 2 axles in the rear). I was gonna reverse into a gate but I couldn't get the setup right and I couldn't go close enough to the gate because there was a delivery truck on the far side of the gate. I had to drive out on the road again to get my trailer in the right position and the front axle on the trailer turned the right way. First try and I managed to get the trailer perfectly between the lines. I was about 5 meters from the gate and I told the instructor that I was gonna drive forwards a few meters to get the front axle straight as well. He just said with an almost proud voice: "Nah, we can go back to end the test. I can see that you know what you're doing." Even if my teachers said that I didn't need more practice, because they saw that I could do it with relatively few retakes, but the reason why I wanted more practice was to work on my confidence that I can actually do it.
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Once you do this for a while it's a piece of cake
I watched your video over and over and it has helped me tremendously. Thank you.
Thanks mate.this video will be a help as I'm going for my semi truck licence soon
Thanks I'm in training now and my trainer didn't tell me this tip about passing up the empty space using the parking space in the middle of the trailer, thanks I think you fixed my problem 👍 appreciate the video!
I watched your video a few months cause I was starting a job where I would be driving 53 foot trailers and docking everyday .. your tip on the set up really helped me out , thanks
Just get with a trucking school and teach. It's one thing to be a good driver it's another thing too be a good teacher. Good job.
Thank you, I needed this. I have zero experience and my buddy let me use his truck to try manuvering in a lot. I have never felt so inept! Im just glad there were no witnesses. I made some progress though:)
I'm considering going this direction jobwise and this is the part that intimidates me
Great video, thanks for the tips. I’m learning right now to get my CDL
Such great practical advise. Thank you!!!
I hope to see more of these backing skills . Thank you & Happy New Year
best explanation i've seen so far. thanks! and also thanks for the encouragement to keep practicing!
Your are very calm and professional when you explain these tips thank you so much! May God bless your sir
45 degree seems to be a great choice
Thank you for your video it motivate me to keep going and get my cdl blessing for you and your family
That's incredibly thorough. Driving years, done some insane stuff, but being otr backing never got any easier lol. But I'll tell you what I'm an expert at fixing a bad back. 1 pull up doesn't bother me. Should have thrown in snaking it up with that great drone footage. Especially getting in those docks built for a uhauls. That would be a great next video, how to fix a back, snaking takes some skill. Sometimes docks require snaking no matter how good you are. Some days you can one shot it some days looks like a 3 year old backing up. It just happens.
It's been 7 months of driving for me and I struggle with backing. I setup perfectly I just haven't figured out when to let go of the turn when angling the 45. I either be to far or to close in space. Good thing is I can fix myself it's very frustrating but I'm going keep at it...
Great video! Thanks for sharing and investing the time and effort to do it so professionally.
Been driving a year, and this is 1 of the best banking vids I've seen. Carry on lol
Great video this helped me a lot.. I will try these techniques tomorrow.. Im a new trucker.. Thanks
Amazing tips it's big help sir soon arrive in canada as trailer truck driver.thanks a lot god bles
Thank you great tips,thanks for making me feel a little better about it,today was my first day and I struggled.
Bro my dad gives me hell on backing 😅 that’s why I’m watching all these videos
I just starting to get to the trailer truck driver,and this video is absolutely make me feel more very informatif.thank you so much.
I've got over 3 millions driving Semi's, get use to using your mirrors, in winter you'll have to, when backing the first thing to do is put your 4 ways on, shut off all your noise making things in the truck like radios, beepers, computers, kick anyone else out of the truck, then crack (in winter you won't roll the windows down, learn to love your mirrors) the windows to hear if someone is yelling at you, never back up until you know there is nothing behind you, always check when opening your doors, many times there are no lines on the pavement, or even pavement, then you line up with the dock, using all your mirrors to get parallel to the building, or trailer/trailers next to you..if there is any, watching out both mirrors to square your trailer to the dock. When you have spare time pratice, even blind side, it will come in handy.. good luck !!
Extremely helpful... THANK U👊🏾
Thank you PJ!
Thank you very much.
Yes practice makes perfect I learn a lot thank you so much
Thanks Big Rig Pro, newbie here so any advice is appreciated 🤙🏻
I'm still learning after 20 years on the Road!
Very informative video 🫡
I’ve been driving local for 3 months and still struggle with backing from time to time. Specifically the idea of “chasing the trailer”.
I either find the bulkhead passenger side is trailing to far over or I’m not lined up at the dock - so I need to pull up and adjust.
I find almost always that forward space is limited so 90 degree backing is a must.
Great Video on an essential skill all want to be truck drivers need to learn thanks bro
Thank You for this video, I am really struggling with backing. To the point sometime I think about leaving trucking. Looks easy in video but when I have to do i screw up every time.
I always like the 90 degree. Sometimes you don't have that swing position on a near side blind.. back 1993 when I got my cdl and 90 degree is challenging I can set the trailer tires at the top of that yellow or faded paint and turn ot into a straight line to the dock. Another trick to know that I taught my self in snowing weather is to follow the previous tire tacks from another truck. But the main goal is to get out and look what's around you. Awesome video. Today's drivers I can't figure out why they pull nose into a truck stop. I wasn't trained that way. And always never line up with another driver window especially at a truck stop. Very disrespect full.
That's a nice video! And warehouses have changed a lot since I started 28 years ago. But in the real world. There will be times that you don't have the room to get the truck and trailer straight. I have learned how to pull the rear corner of the trailer just short of the truck to my right. Jack the steering wheel hard right and start pushing the trailer backwards. The only time that you can get the truck and trailer straight is when you're almost completely backed up.
Thank you for this video and GOD bless you too❤
Amazing video. Spent 4 hrs on my first session & felt like pulling my hair off. After seeing this, I am now eager to try again.
The part of this video I was hoping/waiting to see was a pivot point to which we should start straightening the trailer on 90 degree angle backing (similar to the way you explained the 45 degree angle with the tires being aligned with the lines/cones on the CDL test).
Great Video!! Thanks for a thorough explanation.
❤❤❤❤thank you very much Big Bro!!! God Bless You !!!!😊
Thanks for the tips
Well I got my CDL a month ago and i understand how to back up in a straight line and in a 45 degree but my mentor He’s a bit impatient with me. So now I’m solo and I feel more confident with myself backing but I still stop look and adjust. Because confident doesn’t beat making sure your in the right way or angle. I always look.
Excellent tips for a new driver (uk truck driver)
I’m motivated thanks for your ideas
Great video new CDL holder and this was very informative!!!
thanks for the tips, very professional!
Most excellent video!👍👍👍👍💯/💯 Especially those last words 7:03 (phew!) I swear, I did school, then test passed, then training on the job and watched many good drivers at work and went back to school and got some good tips but overall, the best training has been on TH-cam with videos like this - TH-cam Training Academy - and when I apply what I learned, be it the offset law or anything, it works!! Then everything clicks into place. It's true, it ain't easy but with this training it does start to work.
Thanks so much