I think some of these companies think truck drivers are miracle workers! This guy did an awesome job! There should be certain standards for dock requirements ( ie, minimum amount of space, no traffic passing through, no vehicles parked within so many feet of the docking space , etc just as they have all these stringent but mostly necessary rules for the drivers.
one time i had to back from the road into the dock some drivers see me backing but they still pulled up so close at the back of my truck that is where i had a hard time
I applaud this driver for his backing skills. I do the same thing as him. I take my time, and I don’t care what other people think. 25 years of driving and never hit a thing. I see these young hotshots come whipping in the docks and smashing into things. Take your time and do it right!
I have nothing but good to say about what this man did. I'll take a boatload of pullups. Don't care about getting it in there with no pullups. Well done sir.
EXACTLY. I could care less how stupid I look. I'll take 15 min to get that in there if I need to without damage. Biggest thing I learned in life never care what people think
That guy did a great job! Idk why everybody in the comments always think they know how to do it better. He was safe and finished it. Great job in my book.
Well the people at this facility should have cameras to see what doors do not have objects like a trailer blocking him to back in. Or the switchers should move it before they assign a door right there, but we all know these simple things are just not viable in this industry. Too many lazy and dumb people who could care less about changing the way things are done.
I've been to this same facility. In fact, I was assigned to the door where the Amerifreight truck parked on this truck's blind side is. The setup for this one really wasn't ideal, and the illegally parked truck definitely made the not so great setup into an even more difficult entry. The back of your trailer should ideally be around the midpoint of the truck 2 sight side spaces over from the one you want in areas where a true 45-45 isn't possible. If setup and executed just right, the trailer should be able to roll and rotate into the spot without even the least bit of steering input from the driver. Tractor also should remain parallel with the road/lane as much as possible while backing, until the trailer will clearly make it into the hole without hitting the blind side truck. It was definitely a much better backing job than a lot of other drivers do still. You got it in there safely and without taking an excessive amount of time, it seems. That's a win in my book.
The part that gets me everytime is watching cars and small trucks going by close too him knowing he is concentrating on the backing up passer vehicles never care they got places too be lol
i like it when the place is right off a busy street where you need to use the street to set up in order to back. people think you're blockin the street and keep comin. good times
@Chin Brumback stupid idiots for sure. They don't understand us truck drivers. They think they have the right to complain when 99% of stuff inside your own home was delivered and once dependent on a truck. We deliver the world to the people and yet they complain. Fuck them...
MOST FOLKS SIMPLY DON'T REALIZE WHAT A SPECIAL TALENT A DRIVER MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO BACK UP A 60 or 80 ft. trailer ---- especially if it's a tight fit -- that is most definitely a special talent -- and also especially if I'm driving in N.Y.C. !
Let me just say this, if this was an actual part of getting a CDL license I would say that 9 out of 10 would fail. It would not matter how many pull up and check time's you were given most people could not do this. I myself have a CDL and my hat's off to this driver. Well done!
Good job Driver!! I hate them damn cold storage facilities, with limited room for getting in and out. I was just in one in Bloomington, Ca last week. Fence was like twenty feet from the front bumper of the truck once I got into the dock. DAMN!!!
Youre exactly right. As a yard jockey, i move over 100 trailers a day, with the proper setup, this is a very easy back. I will never knock another driver as i drove OTR for 27 years And had the same problems backing. It wasn't until i became a yard jockey and all the repetition daily helped me learn that proper setup is key. We park our trucks mirror to mirror and there is no margin for error.
I had a damn so call driver watch me for damn near 10 minutes while i tried to blind side...i got out and looked several times cause i damn sho wasnt gonna hit nobody else Shit....Drivers aint shit these days when it comes to us rookie drivers
Totally agree! It has long wheelbase. Love that classic petes and kw by the way classic xl looks great too. But as for me prefer shorter wheelbase especially on east cost. Some places really sucks.
Good job,eff anybody else you get it in there without hitting anything, you're good. I've had days I could blind side alley dock with my eyes closed, and others where I had all the room in the world and took nearly an hour to get in. It's like that. So good job driver
You should always try to get the rear tandems in the space at as short of an angle as possible, as parallel as possible to the trucks you're trying to fit between. If the driver had started off further away from the trucks, close to the fence, and started angling the trailer before actually entering the spot, the truck parked in front would not have even been a factor. If you try to jackknife and pivot the trailer directly in front of the spot you're trying to get in to, you will need more room for the front of the truck to come out and in front of the trailer. If you come in at a more shallow angle, you can get more of the trailer into the spot before you have to maneuver the truck in-line with the trailer. Since more of the trailer is already in the spot, you will have more space between your truck and the fence (probably enough to clear the rear of that trailer in front). Since your angle is more shallow you won't have to make such hard turns, this makes it easier to see what you're doing, and also less likely to over steer. Finally, since the angle is more shallow, you're less likely to take out the truck on your blind side.
one of not too many sensible comments. I am preaty sure he pulled out in one go. That means you are able to back in in one go. Pleanty space to the fence, so why he is backing with 90 degree angle
Twistd, ty for that. I'm coming back after years off the road and never did as much backing as should have. Mostly pulled doubles. I'll get there, but have much to learn. Hate cowboys who say they can do it with less room, no pullups. It's not a race. Stick up for each other, instead of posturing, boys. We have it tough enough as it is, without being like that with each other. Seriously.
I like your comment but as a truck driver with not much experience I probably would commit the same mistake ( as I did before ). I see cars passing by and like u mentioned I don’t get it why the driver didn’t pulled out a little more before started turning trailer back in. I don’t think a well experienced driver would do the same. Driving big rigs and learning new things every day
I agree 100%. I've been to that facility before too. Trailer should not be further over than the truck 2 sight side spots over from the desired hole. Tractor should always point parallel with the travel lane too, and should ideally never have to "help" the trailer's required rotation by steering the back of the tractor closer to the curb/fence area. I will say I've seen more than enough backing jobs that are much, much worse than this in my short (thus far) CDL career though. I have a video on my own YT page of what a more effective setup looks like - and in a much tighter area too. I'm not trying to sound like a Super Trucker by any stretch either. I just hope these bits of info help other truckers hone their own backing skills.
I used to find it easier sometimes to slide the rears back for less tail swing. But we have all been there. Climbed out and in and out and in. But you do what is necessary.
tried it, it's not easy but doable with skill. When i tried it i didn't have that trailer in front of me like he did when he was almost backed up fully. That trailer in the very front left of the camera man was in the way like no tomorrow! Being a truck driver is a skill for sure, just like any trade job. Good driver for sure! Nice job!
Damn good job, Driver! Having a spotter for a situation such as this---and using G. O. A. L.! Too many other 'drivers' try to be Billy Bob Supertrucker and show off how fast they can get that thing into the dock. Those are usually the first ones to have even further delays due to filling out accident paperwork. Cockiness and truck driving don't mix! Whoever coined the phrase "slow and steady wins the race" was probably talking to a trucker!
Great job just need patience. Awesome,I remember a same incident back in 2015 in L.A. California at C.H.Robinson with a crowded lot. And I didn't have no help , I jumped out of the tractor twice to be safe and calm down the nervous eyes of the fellow truckers. My co driver was still sleeping, im was glad so concentrating was easy. I think a few bets were against me, but it was all in a days adventure especially coming from Miami, Florida on that trip.
@@sidneypereira1908 not blocking the docks where the other drivers are struggling to back in.. The customers tell you to park the hell out the way.. These idiots did the exact opposite
Panthera I’m not a truck driver, but when I watched this, I thought the same thing. He should have started closer to the fence, not so close to the trucks parked at the doors.
@Panthera I'm pretty sure he was told to back into that door.. We don't get a choice of what door we want.. They tell us where to go and that's the end of it.
Funny, I first came across this video when it was first uploaded. I had just purchased a 43 foot fifth wheel and was trying to understand backing up better. It's all about those rear wheels as the pivot point, and this video illustrates this perfectly. Not sure why the algorithm showed me this again, but just know that this video really helped me a lot.
Yup. I was at a drop yard for Home Depot when I learned that! Slide the tandems because axle weights only matter on the road. In a lot you can put the tandems where you need to.
Some of us would get out an look to see how close we were. Some clown would make a remark that showed their stupidity. I always said I'd rather look "stupid " as to explain how ignorant I was for hitting something. I also trucked for almost 50yrs without breaking my neck.
CyclopsRevolution And then after pulling out, opening the doors and backing in again, the driver with that trailer parked in the God damn way!! ...pulls out. Lol
I really appreciate how this driver takes it slow and steady rather than try to be a Cowboy.I have seen about 10 drivers that were so skilled that they could do this in one fluid move. Once I was delighted to see one driver reversing at 90 degrees onto a weighbridge where he had only 6 inches space on each side of his Semi and was watched by about 40 other Semi drivers who were stunned and delighted as this driver stood on the steps of the truck and steered through the window. He was amazing an no I am no where as good. I wish that I was as good.
I have a CDL and I am telling you it could take me an hour to put that thing in that spot. I will take the heat from the negative comments because this guy did great.
@@ericritari3103 Use your space and watch how you set up. Find the hole you want to back into pass by it close once your tractor tandems lines up with hole snake out and align the azz corner of your trailer to serve as a guide pointing you directly at the line you want to start your backing. And remember you are in control if the tralior not the other way around
Thanks needed some review. Im currently working with a company that gives about 55/56 working space so. This could help a bit. My guess is i messed up on my spacing i was only 4 feet worth of space while i should have a good 10 or so before backing in and turning. Awesome video.
That place has limited parking availability, and that driver also might not have known that there is a staging area on the other end of the facility which they might have been able to park in. It's legal to park along the curb there, but only in areas which aren't directly in front of dock doors. It's not uncommon to see the yard dogs there get all pissy when they can't put a trailer into one of the docks because of somebody parking right in front of the docked trucks/trailers while checking in too.
Understood. Some drivers are like that. I always give the courtesy to other drivers. If I happen to be in your way, I'll move. Not a problem. I believe in the Karma thing.
I never like to back with my tandem that far forward,the setup is always the most important thing. For all the new drivers if you don't feel safe just reset and start again.
That's really not a tight back in. The driver is not using half of the space between the fence and the other parked trucks. In other words, he's not pulling forward enough to angle his trailer more.
+380PPK there's a fire hydrant in the front. And a post. U can't pull forward or else u gonna get stuck against the wall. This place sucks balls. They should have a drop and hook policy for all trucks
Except for the truck at the fenceline, I'd agree with you. That guy made things extra entertaining - he shouldn't have been parked in front of the docks.
not with that trailer in the front, it was a mandatory 90° with corrections, or a bitch-slap to the driver who is parked in front, then a nice and smooth 45°
But you see that space behind that trailer. If he did a set up I DO. He could back it almost straight back. His set up made this difficult for him. But hey. He did his job still
Hopefully this was a drop load?? Did not set up correctly imo, but he didn't hit anything so it was a good day, regardless of what we may say and he did quite well considering his approach. Also, if I was the guy in the red tractor, I would've dropped my trailer for him, especially since there wasn't gale force wind and snowing sideways and I would've reminded him to open his doors. We've all done this before, right? Lol SOUTH WATER MARKET, anyone? Who remembers those winds coming off the lake -20 wind chill 3am, jockeying for a spot, walking past the krack orrs and drug pushers, to your customer, praying you don't get robbed or killed walking back to your truck? peace and safe travels everyone!
I think some of these companies think truck drivers are miracle workers! This guy did an awesome job! There should be certain standards for dock requirements ( ie, minimum amount of space, no traffic passing through, no vehicles parked within so many feet of the docking space , etc just as they have all these stringent but mostly necessary rules for the drivers.
I agree
one time i had to back from the road into the dock some drivers see me backing but they still pulled up so close at the back of my truck that is where i had a hard time
They act like your driving a car.LOL
In a perfect world lol
@@carlinbrumback8931 right?!
I applaud this driver for his backing skills. I do the same thing as him. I take my time, and I don’t care what other people think. 25 years of driving and never hit a thing. I see these young hotshots come whipping in the docks and smashing into things. Take your time and do it right!
Some of the people here making comments about the driver like u can do a better job😂 he did a good job most important didn’t damage anything
And I'm sure some of the ACTs namely Armchair Truckers would have Stained Hanes if they had to do it.
Where is the tight spot though?
The best thing I ever did was the last time I did this. Because it was my last time.
That’s not a tight spot😂🤣
And half of them saying it don’t even have a cdl are ever drove a truck
I have nothing but good to say about what this man did. I'll take a boatload of pullups. Don't care about getting it in there with no pullups. Well done sir.
EXACTLY. I could care less how stupid I look. I'll take 15 min to get that in there if I need to without damage. Biggest thing I learned in life never care what people think
A pro
The driver did a fine job, big tractor and trailer and tight quarters.
That guy did a great job! Idk why everybody in the comments always think they know how to do it better. He was safe and finished it. Great job in my book.
I know, like it's a competition.
Glad he had help cause that was crazy tight spot!
Well the people at this facility should have cameras to see what doors do not have objects like a trailer blocking him to back in. Or the switchers should move it before they assign a door right there, but we all know these simple things are just not viable in this industry. Too many lazy and dumb people who could care less about changing the way things are done.
well i dont care how looooong it takes weather its TIGHT OR BIG the important thing is to get it in and get UNLOADED.
Yep, just like making love, Big woman or tiny, lotsa foreplay or none.... Main thing is get in there and get unloaded!!!🤣😂👍
Tim Morris you pretty much just said what he was implying by his comment
That's right..
Without crashing
My sentiments exactly...
I've been to this same facility. In fact, I was assigned to the door where the Amerifreight truck parked on this truck's blind side is. The setup for this one really wasn't ideal, and the illegally parked truck definitely made the not so great setup into an even more difficult entry. The back of your trailer should ideally be around the midpoint of the truck 2 sight side spaces over from the one you want in areas where a true 45-45 isn't possible. If setup and executed just right, the trailer should be able to roll and rotate into the spot without even the least bit of steering input from the driver. Tractor also should remain parallel with the road/lane as much as possible while backing, until the trailer will clearly make it into the hole without hitting the blind side truck. It was definitely a much better backing job than a lot of other drivers do still. You got it in there safely and without taking an excessive amount of time, it seems. That's a win in my book.
Very good insights.
hats off to that driver👍👍👍
Its the spotter
The part that gets me everytime is watching cars and small trucks going by close too him knowing he is concentrating on the backing up passer vehicles never care they got places too be lol
i like it when the place is right off a busy street where you need to use the street to set up in order to back. people think you're blockin the street and keep comin. good times
@Chin Brumback stupid idiots for sure. They don't understand us truck drivers. They think they have the right to complain when 99% of stuff inside your own home was delivered and once dependent on a truck. We deliver the world to the people and yet they complain.
Fuck them...
That is society today Most of God's children don't care til they have to until its too late
"trucks going by close too him"
"they got places too be lol"
You might want to learn the difference between TO and too.
Yeah same idiots on the interstate who call truckers dumb too. Same people who always speed around us because we’re impeding their day 😂
Say what you want, I think this guy did and excellent job. I would have probably crunched some metal on this one!
U right other comment he said it won't tight bullshit it was
Thats not that tight of a spot.. he has plenty of room..
He massive over cranked this shit..
That truck parked there shouldn't be parked there he should move as well..
But hey sometimes you gotta get creative and find a way too make it work..
I have to say this guy does have some skills. He had limited space in front of his truck as well as the rear. Good job!
Its good to see other drivers giving a hand it tight spots
I've only driven the 37 footers but I've seen some have issues with the 53 footers. I applaude those that can float it into a spot like this
MOST FOLKS SIMPLY DON'T REALIZE WHAT A SPECIAL TALENT A DRIVER MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO BACK UP A 60 or 80 ft. trailer ---- especially if it's a tight fit -- that is most definitely a special talent -- and also especially if I'm driving in N.Y.C. !
Let me just say this, if this was an actual part of getting a CDL license I would say that 9 out of 10 would fail. It would not matter how many pull up and check time's you were given most people could not do this. I myself have a CDL and my hat's off to this driver. Well done!
Alley Dock wasn't a possible maneuver option on your skills portion of the road test???
No. Wasn’t mine either. Got parallel, off track and straight back. That’s it.
I agree i just got my cdl a and if i had to do an alley dock like that to pass idk if i would have......most likely not!
Alley dock was so easy for me no problem ..
It's harder for me with a shorter trailer.
The skill these people have is just so great! Awesome to watch.
Any damage free backing is a successful back. We don't lose any "COOL POINTS" for being safe.
There is no getting away from it, skillful driving in an extremely awkward situation. Skill at its finest.
You have to take your time. As you progress you will naturally get quicker in processing, great job 👏 by this individual
Good job Driver!! I hate them damn cold storage facilities, with limited room for getting in and out. I was just in one in Bloomington, Ca last week. Fence was like twenty feet from the front bumper of the truck once I got into the dock. DAMN!!!
Damn reefers I did it for a year and never again. A shit ass way to make a living
It's all about how you set-up. He started off with a bad set-up, which made it harder for him to get in.
Pro expert, aren't you?
@@prana6854 , I think that I qualify.
Easier said then done I've been there patience is key
@@AndresGarcia-wr1ep Absolutely. And ofc cold brain is needed for it too.
Youre exactly right. As a yard jockey, i move over 100 trailers a day, with the proper setup, this is a very easy back. I will never knock another driver as i drove OTR for 27 years And had the same problems backing. It wasn't until i became a yard jockey and all the repetition daily helped me learn that proper setup is key. We park our trucks mirror to mirror and there is no margin for error.
Nothing more satisfying than watching a Master at work. Thank you.
he did a good job with spending his tandems right into that tight spot it works every time.. to get the job done...
Its like other people sit and watch and dont offer to spot like they want him to hit something and then trash him for it..
@2:38 guy offering a spot 😏😏😏😏
welcome to the internet
actually, life in general
All a spotter is going to do is add a distraction.... Honk if I get too close to your mirror.... outside of that just stay out of the way.
I had a damn so call driver watch me for damn near 10 minutes while i tried to blind side...i got out and looked several times cause i damn sho wasnt gonna hit nobody else Shit....Drivers aint shit these days when it comes to us rookie drivers
I remember having to do that in one of those long nose Petes and it was not fun. Good work driver.
its freightliner
I know. I was just saying that's what I drove. Sorry for the confusion.
+Tony Ruiz people don't get things sometimes lol I did get what you meant LONG NOSES lol
Totally agree! It has long wheelbase. Love that classic petes and kw by the way classic xl looks great too. But as for me prefer shorter wheelbase especially on east cost. Some places really sucks.
@@tonedef3779 what you said was clear as day they just can’t read!
As someone who's finishing up truck school and struggled with docking, this gave me anxiety just thinking about it. Well done sir
I love all the 4 wheelers just driving by as if the trucker backing in is just a pheasant in their way of their lives tasks.
Good job,eff anybody else you get it in there without hitting anything, you're good. I've had days I could blind side alley dock with my eyes closed, and others where I had all the room in the world and took nearly an hour to get in. It's like that. So good job driver
One word "skills". Great job
Omg that was crazy amazing! I wouldn’t even have tried it but I’m not as skilled as this driver. Whew! I was holding my breath for him!
Dude, you did unbelievable back up parking, good job !!!
always take your time get out and look frequently no matter how long it takes
I was spooked at the beginning. I thought he would clip the red truck. But damn that was mighty fine driving :)
and some people still have the nerve to make it harder by parking in front of the docks
You should always try to get the rear tandems in the space at as short of an angle as possible, as parallel as possible to the trucks you're trying to fit between. If the driver had started off further away from the trucks, close to the fence, and started angling the trailer before actually entering the spot, the truck parked in front would not have even been a factor.
If you try to jackknife and pivot the trailer directly in front of the spot you're trying to get in to, you will need more room for the front of the truck to come out and in front of the trailer. If you come in at a more shallow angle, you can get more of the trailer into the spot before you have to maneuver the truck in-line with the trailer. Since more of the trailer is already in the spot, you will have more space between your truck and the fence (probably enough to clear the rear of that trailer in front). Since your angle is more shallow you won't have to make such hard turns, this makes it easier to see what you're doing, and also less likely to over steer. Finally, since the angle is more shallow, you're less likely to take out the truck on your blind side.
Good observation
Entry angle like that also increases the chances of hitting the tractor in the blind side spot with the back of your trailer too.
one of not too many sensible comments. I am preaty sure he pulled out in one go. That means you are able to back in in one go. Pleanty space to the fence, so why he is backing with 90 degree angle
Twistd, ty for that. I'm coming back after years off the road and never did as much backing as should have. Mostly pulled doubles. I'll get there, but have much to learn. Hate cowboys who say they can do it with less room, no pullups. It's not a race. Stick up for each other, instead of posturing, boys. We have it tough enough as it is, without being like that with each other. Seriously.
I like your comment but as a truck driver with not much experience I probably would commit the same mistake ( as I did before ). I see cars passing by and like u mentioned I don’t get it why the driver didn’t pulled out a little more before started turning trailer back in. I don’t think a well experienced driver would do the same. Driving big rigs and learning new things every day
Kudos for the driver helping out. I'd say you did well. Got in and it only took a few minutes.
This should be under the headline, like a boss!
With a proper setup and using all of his available real estate at start he could have been in that hole without a single pullup. Plenty of room.
OK super trucker
well aren't you gunn truckie
After 29 years on the road, I have to agree with you, Bo Hunt...in fact, I was just thinking the same thing
I agree 100%. I've been to that facility before too. Trailer should not be further over than the truck 2 sight side spots over from the desired hole. Tractor should always point parallel with the travel lane too, and should ideally never have to "help" the trailer's required rotation by steering the back of the tractor closer to the curb/fence area. I will say I've seen more than enough backing jobs that are much, much worse than this in my short (thus far) CDL career though. I have a video on my own YT page of what a more effective setup looks like - and in a much tighter area too. I'm not trying to sound like a Super Trucker by any stretch either. I just hope these bits of info help other truckers hone their own backing skills.
You're absolutely right Bo Hunt.
Nice job backing in, all things considered. Hat's off also, to the driver on his blind side, jumping out to help spot him! 👍
Been there, and it's a tight area to back into, and always packed with trucks....especially when ass wipes park right in front, in the way!
Where is that located?
I used to find it easier sometimes to slide the rears back for less tail swing. But we have all been there. Climbed out and in and out and in. But you do what is necessary.
He got it in and didn’t damage anything. That is the objective. Doesn’t matter how long it takes. Good job.
tried it, it's not easy but doable with skill.
When i tried it i didn't have that trailer in front of me like he did when he was almost backed up fully.
That trailer in the very front left of the camera man was in the way like no tomorrow!
Being a truck driver is a skill for sure, just like any trade job.
Good driver for sure!
Nice job!
@Hello Patrick how are you doing
Damn good job, Driver! Having a spotter for a situation such as this---and using G. O. A. L.! Too many other 'drivers' try to be Billy Bob Supertrucker and show off how fast they can get that thing into the dock. Those are usually the first ones to have even further delays due to filling out accident paperwork. Cockiness and truck driving don't mix! Whoever coined the phrase "slow and steady wins the race" was probably talking to a trucker!
If they moved the fucking trailer on the fence he would've got in a hell of a lot quicker
right🤔
rokketron traffic didnt help it either
rokketron that shit pisses me the fuck off! one asswhole fuck everything up.
rokketron lol.. that's right
And if he wanted to in press us he would have done it the blind side...now that would have been a challenge
Great job just need patience. Awesome,I remember a same incident back in 2015 in L.A. California at C.H.Robinson with a crowded lot. And I didn't have no help , I jumped out of the tractor twice to be safe and calm down the nervous eyes of the fellow truckers. My co driver was still sleeping, im was glad so concentrating was easy. I think a few bets were against me, but it was all in a days adventure especially coming from Miami, Florida on that trip.
He just taught me something! Woo hoo! Gonna go try this tight back in right now...wish me luck
Most drivers will sit there and let you hit something, not good!
Amp Staples exactly pain in the ass
Many companies don't let drivers help other drivers because insurance reasons.
My respect for this driver
Man this guy is out of this world..i was shaiking watching the video.great job. An thankyou for your sacrifices..
He did a great job, that right there its not easy, with that truck park in front, its making it worth.
When you take the time to do it right.
Some people expect trucks to just whip around when this is reality 80% of the time
If they are really good they can just look at the spot they going to be backing into and do it fast without even getting out to look.
inconsiderate motorists driving around and getting in the way.
Devils1674 I delivered a load at a Costco once and people were straight up walking behind me as I was backing into the door
Yeah reminds me of flies
Not to mention having a parked trailer along the fence!
Or the semi thats right in front parked there knowing trucks gotta back in.
True motorists in what should be an off limits area and fenced off to motorists
Sheesh!! He did a better job than I would’ve done that’s for sure lol.
You did a fantastic job! Especially with that one truck being in the way. You have a longer cab then others.
Some drivers just park in stupid places.
F M- Ali Taliban drivers ! See Ned Kelly Irish trucker , YT .
All vehicles r parked in proper way
@@sidneypereira1908 not blocking the docks where the other drivers are struggling to back in.. The customers tell you to park the hell out the way.. These idiots did the exact opposite
Panthera I’m not a truck driver, but when I watched this, I thought the same thing. He should have started closer to the fence, not so close to the trucks parked at the doors.
@Panthera I'm pretty sure he was told to back into that door.. We don't get a choice of what door we want.. They tell us where to go and that's the end of it.
Tightest backup I've done was learning to Jackknife in like a reverse U-turn around a tight corner.. Kuto's to the driver that taught me that
we find and link to trucking stories that are funny, inspirational, teaching and just down right off the chain.
Funny, I first came across this video when it was first uploaded. I had just purchased a 43 foot fifth wheel and was trying to understand backing up better. It's all about those rear wheels as the pivot point, and this video illustrates this perfectly. Not sure why the algorithm showed me this again, but just know that this video really helped me a lot.
just a suggestion next time slide your tandem all the way back and it will control your worry of the back of the trailer swing, if that make sense!
I'm not CDL driver yet, but this is good tip thanks for sharing!
It good sliding tandem for swing
But it need more space to back in up
Never
I was lucky enough to be told that when I was a rookie
Yup. I was at a drop yard for Home Depot when I learned that! Slide the tandems because axle weights only matter on the road. In a lot you can put the tandems where you need to.
Nuttn tight about that ..plenty of space..it's how you set up .good job tho...
That driver is a pro! When I grow up I want to learn to back up semi trucks just like that.
Always great to have a helper or as they are also called spotters.
I wish I knew how to back like that amazing
Some of us would get out an look to see how close we were. Some clown would make a remark that showed their stupidity. I always said I'd rather look "stupid " as to explain how ignorant I was for hitting something. I also trucked for almost 50yrs without breaking my neck.
Unfortunately, like construction, the trucking industry is full of idiots with big mouths.
@Hello Earl how are you doing?
Never stop growing driving skills...different challenges here n there
After all that, he finally gets on door then realizes, the trailer doors are still closed - smh
LMAO I also saw that; love trailers with roll up doors.....
CyclopsRevolution Doors open inside that kind of warehouse dock to keep product cold.
CyclopsRevolution rofl, I've done that at least 10000009 times
CyclopsRevolution no he in the wrong door
CyclopsRevolution And then after pulling out, opening the doors and backing in again, the driver with that trailer parked in the God damn way!! ...pulls out. Lol
I really appreciate how this driver takes it slow and steady rather than try to be a Cowboy.I have seen about 10 drivers that were so skilled that they could do this in one fluid move. Once I was delighted to see one driver reversing at 90 degrees onto a weighbridge where he had only 6 inches space on each side of his Semi and was watched by about 40 other Semi drivers who were stunned and delighted as this driver stood on the steps of the truck and steered through the window. He was amazing an no I am no where as good. I wish that I was as good.
Steering through the window? What about legs, through the window too ?))) bs
Well done it. Always love to see these videos
I have a CDL and I am telling you it could take me an hour to put that thing in that spot. I will take the heat from the negative comments because this guy did great.
good job awesome
that was some good driving i think
Love it when drivers come out of their cab just before he’s about to smack into them 🤣
wow, now those are mad skills
That trailer overhang really stresses me out.. lol
I actually just got my class A on Monday. This looks absolutely terrifing and I would be very worried I'd crunch something.
Take your time, get out and look and don’t be afraid to ask for a spotter.
@@ericritari3103 Use your space and watch how you set up. Find the hole you want to back into pass by it close once your tractor tandems lines up with hole snake out and align the azz corner of your trailer to serve as a guide pointing you directly at the line you want to start your backing. And remember you are in control if the tralior not the other way around
Thanks needed some review.
Im currently working with a company that gives about 55/56 working space so. This could help a bit.
My guess is i messed up on my spacing i was only 4 feet worth of space while i should have a good 10 or so before backing in and turning.
Awesome video.
Well done amazing skilled workmanship by all means.
I'm gonna say what no one wants to. Great job backing the Classic into the dock and not hit anything. Not the easiest truck to back.
I bet he really appreciates you standing there and camming & gorping at him 😂😂😂
That is a damn fine looking truck and I think he did a great job
Amazing backing trailer.good job.
Why doesn't the driver parked in front of the docks move? It's already tight, why make things worse?
That place has limited parking availability, and that driver also might not have known that there is a staging area on the other end of the facility which they might have been able to park in. It's legal to park along the curb there, but only in areas which aren't directly in front of dock doors. It's not uncommon to see the yard dogs there get all pissy when they can't put a trailer into one of the docks because of somebody parking right in front of the docked trucks/trailers while checking in too.
Because he's an inconsiderate asshole too busy on his phone to pay attention to what's going on Typical for todays drivers.
Because that driver is a complete asshole that wants to get hit.
Understood. Some drivers are like that. I always give the courtesy to other drivers. If I happen to be in your way, I'll move. Not a problem. I believe in the Karma thing.
Maybe he went to the office to check in or out shortly and there wasn’t enough space to park
I know that spot...and with that XL....good job Driver
Oh u know that spot huh where is it at then
I never like to back with my tandem that far forward,the setup is always the most important thing. For all the new drivers if you don't feel safe just reset and start again.
Can’t wait to be that guy to help Guide a random driver in these intense situations when I get my CDL.
That's really not a tight back in. The driver is not using half of the space between the fence and the other parked trucks. In other words, he's not pulling forward enough to angle his trailer more.
you never been there I have lol
Okay, well maybe it is a tight back in. I'm simply going by what I saw in the video.
+380PPK there's a fire hydrant in the front. And a post. U can't pull forward or else u gonna get stuck against the wall. This place sucks balls. They should have a drop and hook policy for all trucks
+A Rmn lol I know right
yea exactly he twist himself more then usual
Just another day on the job, that hole doesn't look too difficult to get into.
that's an easy dock to hit.
Except for the truck at the fenceline, I'd agree with you. That guy made things extra entertaining - he shouldn't have been parked in front of the docks.
not with that trailer in the front, it was a mandatory 90° with corrections, or a bitch-slap to the driver who is parked in front, then a nice and smooth 45°
The trailer in front was directly in front, so therefore, not blocking a 45.
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That was a fantastic job!
Expert!!! Excellent driving! ☺
I didn't think he was going to make it with that trailer sitting there at the left of the screen.
But you see that space behind that trailer. If he did a set up I DO. He could back it almost straight back. His set up made this difficult for him. But hey. He did his job still
@Hello How are you doing
How come you didn’t spot him while u were standing there recording him
Booker always brings qt water ! always great drivers
Props for talk that do this. Mad respect
hi,What type of mobile camera are you using? the clarity is superb. Thanks for sharing..this is awesome learning tool.
Hi, i was using my samsung galaxy s6, i love this camera!
+Moon2s “mun2s” the camera lenses are awesome othese things
+JEFF WILLIAMS Yes Sir!
FUCK THE CAMERA LOOK AT THE AWSOME DRIVING SKILLS
Nothing awesome, in fact, that driver is incredibly bad !! If he was awesome, he had done it in only one attempt.
Hopefully this was a drop load?? Did not set up correctly imo, but he didn't hit anything so it was a good day, regardless of what we may say and he did quite well considering his approach.
Also, if I was the guy in the red tractor, I would've dropped my trailer for him, especially since there wasn't gale force wind and snowing sideways and I would've reminded him to open his doors. We've all done this before, right? Lol
SOUTH WATER MARKET, anyone? Who remembers those winds coming off the lake -20 wind chill 3am, jockeying for a spot, walking past the krack orrs and drug pushers, to your customer, praying you don't get robbed or killed walking back to your truck?
peace and safe travels everyone!
Great job 👏🏾 that was super tight.
Wow he did a damn good job!!
AND THAT ASSS NEVER MOVED OUT THE WAY ,,,and i bet you he was sitting in driver seat
jose luis Ramirez ...😨 man this dude expects me to move he's going to ruin my joint experience