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I failed on the alley dock twice due to bad training from the school I went to. I watched this video a few times and it all sunk in. Didn't even get a chance to practice. Went out to test. Got through the straight back and offset with zero points. Went to the alley dock and followed this method. Did take me 3 pull ups, but to me it was beautiful because I got it right in! 53 ft trailer with sleeper. Thank you so much! Then I failed on the road. Didn't make a wide enough turn and rear tire barely went through the grass. Lol. One step closer to my cdl though. Appreciate it!
Thank you Trucker Steve, I’ve been struggling with alley dock parking in class for 3 weeks but after watching your video and listening to your points I went back to class and aced that alley dock parking. Thanks you again for your instructions and videos
@@MrDmacc1 about 20 feet past the alley. If the rear of the trailer is only 10 feet past the alley, my set up will be more than if I was 20 feet past the alley. First; if you are testing at your range- practice your set up. As you back up the trailer should go right into the alley. At the DMV- know the distance where you will stop. If you’re range is big enough, practice your set up and back into the alley. If the trailer is going early, you’re cut back a little on the set up. If it’s going to far to the right, need more on the set up. Just want to be as close as possible on time going into the alley. Did I confuse you?
Best video so far, calm, composed tutorial, fully explaining how the trailer reacts , how your make small adjustments, and an excellent video. Got my CDL in 2021, but I've learnt over the years never stop learning.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor I'm going for my Class 1 AZ license next month, I started "pre looking" for trucking jobs in Canada, everything requires me to have 2-4 years experience, how do I find a job trucking when they won't get new guys a chance? Should I truck in the states for awhile?
@@seanbriggs3386 food delivery; UPS - package delivery then to UPS Tractor Trailer ( they will retrain you) Look for a job that fits your needs. Hopefully 🤞 you will find a job.
@@seanbriggs3386 your CDL school may or should be of help with finding a job. If the travel time to the US will not be costing you too much money, Yes.
Good video. Yea Georgia Driving Academy in Conyers Georgia is a good school. I got my class A CDL there, but I still have to practice though. I did land a job in Norcross GA
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor what % of the landing gear bar did you use, when you initially made your first hard right in the beginning set up? I noticed you mentioned that you turned right in the beginning , until you seen your landing gear, so do you think the hard right until You see the inside la ding gear or cut it more like 50% of the landing gear bar.
@@MrDmacc1 I need a small angle on the trailer. If you are 90 degrees to the dock, back up until you can clearly see the landing legs. If you back up a little more, okay. Just need a small angle on the trailer. Now back up slowly. If the trailer is coming to the left, slow it down by turning the steering wheel to the left. If it’s moving late , steer to the right and get it back on time. After 40 or more alley docks you’re have it. Just don’t over do you set up.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor ok the school Im at sets us up, and then tells us to maneuver 50% hard right, then inside landing gear, hard left, then back to 50% hard right, and then back to the last hard left, and then look out watching the trailer.
I’m class B in a straight truck. I didn’t pass the alley dock. I’ll re test Tuesday. I was so nervous and totally lost it. I kept being too early. I didn’t even know which mirrors and wheels I should focus on more. 😢
I'm with you! I didn't pass my 90-degree either yesterday. It was my first test day and I think I let my nerves get the best of me too. Thinking back now I could have solved my issues so easily if I had been patient and thought it out but I couldn't think hardly. Did you pass on your second try?
Just form watching your videos most of the reversing is based of of the set with the landing gear then from that putting that wheel straight and your determine if you are early are late then adjusting from there
Yes. When I back up, about 10 feet after my set up I have my steering wheel to the left. If the trailer starts going late ( to the right) I give it a right (get a reaction- trailer drifts back to the left) then quickly back with my left to slow the trailer down ( the movement to the left) . Right- speeds the movement up Left- slow the movement down. With practice you will soon understand what the concept. Thank you for your comment and please refer my channel to CDL students.
Hello trucker steve. Having trouble on my 90° alley dock. Can you help with tips on my start setup please. How far should i be from the parking spot im alley docking in?. 2-3 trailer spots? And should i be close to the trailers or centered in the yard?. Thanks trucker steve.
Every set up is different, I’m struggling with this because they don’t show me nothing at the school I paid lots of money and now I got to to train myself long story
Yes, every set-up is different. Pull 90 degrees to the alley. Turn the wheel to the right. - back up - the left side rear of the trailer is facing the alley. ( the landing leg is still or barely still in the left mirror. Try this- as you start to back up slowly- start turning the steering wheel to the left. If the trailer starts heading late, give it a quick right ( trailer reacts back to the left) quick back to the left to keep the momentum slow. Every time it drifts to the right- repeat. If needed, small pull ups. Demand to get the training you paid for. Ask for an instructor who knows how to teach this skill
Thank you for your response, my test on Monday, the setting they trained me, hard right get the v straight my wheels back up to the doted line like 4 to 5 feet by my left side and put hard left on it, I think if I get too tight I just pull over to the left 5’3 to 4 seconds and straight 3 seconds and put hard left and back. Hopefully that will work for me. I failed so far twice and they show me but they don’t show how to correct it and I keep asking. I seen too many different moves and I’m scared to do them. I’m just going to stay in with what I know. I’m good with everything except the 90
I failed on the alley dock twice due to bad training from the school I went to. I watched this video a few times and it all sunk in. Didn't even get a chance to practice. Went out to test. Got through the straight back and offset with zero points. Went to the alley dock and followed this method. Did take me 3 pull ups, but to me it was beautiful because I got it right in! 53 ft trailer with sleeper. Thank you so much! Then I failed on the road. Didn't make a wide enough turn and rear tire barely went through the grass. Lol. One step closer to my cdl though. Appreciate it!
Thank you for your comment. Now pass the road test. You can do this.
Sir you are the best instructor by far. You have almost covered every single detail while performing this maneuver. Huge respect Sir.
Thank you Trucker Steve, I’ve been struggling with alley dock parking in class for 3 weeks but after watching your video and listening to your points I went back to class and aced that alley dock parking. Thanks you again for your instructions and videos
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Thank you so much Steve very good and clear instructions have my test Tuesday 🙌🏼
You have manage to deliver the best instruction Video on Alley backing !
Hi there, how are you doing? Are you driving ? If you are in the area, I will take you out to lunch or dinner.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor how far away are you from the alley.when you begin your manuever
@@MrDmacc1 about 20 feet past the alley. If the rear of the trailer is only 10 feet past the alley, my set up will be more than if I was 20 feet past the alley.
First; if you are testing at your range- practice your set up. As you back up the trailer should go right into the alley. At the DMV- know the distance where you will stop. If you’re range is big enough, practice your set up and back into the alley. If the trailer is going early, you’re cut back a little on the set up. If it’s going to far to the right, need more on the set up. Just want to be as close as possible on time going into the alley. Did I confuse you?
Best video so far, calm, composed tutorial, fully explaining how the trailer reacts , how your make small adjustments, and an excellent video. Got my CDL in 2021, but I've learnt over the years never stop learning.
Thank you 🙏 for your kind words. The Old Man 👴 does the best he can.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor I'm going for my Class 1 AZ license next month, I started "pre looking" for trucking jobs in Canada, everything requires me to have 2-4 years experience, how do I find a job trucking when they won't get new guys a chance? Should I truck in the states for awhile?
@@seanbriggs3386 food delivery; UPS - package delivery then to UPS Tractor Trailer ( they will retrain you)
Look for a job that fits your needs. Hopefully 🤞 you will find a job.
@@seanbriggs3386 your CDL school may or should be of help with finding a job. If the travel time to the US will not be costing you too much money, Yes.
Good video. Yea Georgia Driving Academy in Conyers Georgia is a good school. I got my class A CDL there, but I still have to practice though. I did land a job in Norcross GA
This is one of the best and simple exclamations on alley docking.
Either your to early, on time or too late, helped my alot . Thanks
Very well explained! Clear and clean backing practice! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words 🙏
I love this video …good detailed explanation I definitely learned how to alley dock watching this video
Thank you for good video on the alley dock
I graduated from NATS in '07 for my Cdl-A and it's still the best training in my opinion.
Thank you for your comment
This is the video I needed
Great explanation.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you!
It's all about how to opening and closing the gap to the side you are backing to.
I like your comment. Thank you Duke
You welcome Sir.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor what % of the landing gear bar did you use, when you initially made your first hard right in the beginning set up? I noticed you mentioned that you turned right in the beginning , until you seen your landing gear, so do you think the hard right until You see the inside la ding gear or cut it more like 50% of the landing gear bar.
@@MrDmacc1 I need a small angle on the trailer. If you are 90 degrees to the dock, back up until you can clearly see the landing legs. If you back up a little more, okay. Just need a small angle on the trailer. Now back up slowly. If the trailer is coming to the left, slow it down by turning the steering wheel to the left. If it’s moving late , steer to the right and get it back on time. After 40 or more alley docks you’re have it. Just don’t over do you set up.
@@truckerstevecdlinstructor ok the school Im at sets us up, and then tells us to maneuver 50% hard right, then inside landing gear, hard left, then back to 50% hard right, and then back to the last hard left, and then look out watching the trailer.
I’m class B in a straight truck. I didn’t pass the alley dock. I’ll re test Tuesday. I was so nervous and totally lost it. I kept being too early. I didn’t even know which mirrors and wheels I should focus on more. 😢
I'm with you! I didn't pass my 90-degree either yesterday. It was my first test day and I think I let my nerves get the best of me too. Thinking back now I could have solved my issues so easily if I had been patient and thought it out but I couldn't think hardly. Did you pass on your second try?
Just form watching your videos most of the reversing is based of of the set with the landing gear then from that putting that wheel straight and your determine if you are early are late then adjusting from there
Yes. When I back up, about 10 feet after my set up I have my steering wheel to the left. If the trailer starts going late ( to the right) I give it a right (get a reaction- trailer drifts back to the left) then quickly back with my left to slow the trailer down ( the movement to the left) .
Right- speeds the movement up
Left- slow the movement down.
With practice you will soon understand what the concept.
Thank you for your comment and please refer my channel to CDL students.
Thank you can you come to florida
We could use your expertise
Thank you 🙏. I have a home in New Port Richie , Fl. Born in Tampa. Love Florida. Living and working in Maryland.
I passed with an alley dock
Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈
Hey uncle steve gud night i dont know if you guys have the 20 foot dry box i would really if you could do a video how you back it up
No we do not have any
Hello trucker steve. Having trouble on my 90° alley dock. Can you help with tips on my start setup please. How far should i be from the parking spot im alley docking in?. 2-3 trailer spots? And should i be close to the trailers or centered in the yard?. Thanks trucker steve.
Is this for your MVA or DMV test? Or for just backing into a dock? Get back to me please
What are random settings? Which hole ?
Sorry, just not sure what you are referring to. No where in the video, do I talk about random settings or a hole.
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Every set up is different, I’m struggling with this because they don’t show me nothing at the school I paid lots of money and now I got to to train myself long story
Yes, every set-up is different. Pull 90 degrees to the alley. Turn the wheel to the right. - back up - the left side rear of the trailer is facing the alley. ( the landing leg is still or barely still in the left mirror. Try this- as you start to back up slowly- start turning the steering wheel to the left. If the trailer starts heading late, give it a quick right ( trailer reacts back to the left) quick back to the left to keep the momentum slow. Every time it drifts to the right- repeat. If needed, small pull ups.
Demand to get the training you paid for. Ask for an instructor who knows how to teach this skill
Thank you for your response, my test on Monday, the setting they trained me, hard right get the v straight my wheels back up to the doted line like 4 to 5 feet by my left side and put hard left on it, I think if I get too tight I just pull over to the left 5’3 to 4 seconds and straight 3 seconds and put hard left and back. Hopefully that will work for me. I failed so far twice and they show me but they don’t show how to correct it and I keep asking. I seen too many different moves and I’m scared to do them. I’m just going to stay in with what I know.
I’m good with everything except the 90
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