Was it hard finding a job? And was the starting pay for a new driver what you expected? Thank you!

Update: I passed… if u think u can’t do it. YOU CAN!

Please any tips will help! I’m working on 90’s now and I can get it half way in the box then screw it up. Also congrats on passing your test!!!!!

Today is Tuesday. How did you do? This is super hard. I am last in my class of 18 to get it. One instructor.

​@@shn2345 I take my test in 2 weeks what's steps did Yu use

Sounds like the tester didnt explain it to you...or you were nervous.

You have to find out which way works best for you. I did mine in the rain.. ended up not pushing the trailer enough with the wheels straight. Used 5 pull ups to get it perfect (counting the 2 free ones). Just need to practice, practice, practice.

I am there with you. Doing the state test on Wednesday and the 90 is stressing me out.

I just failed my second test I’m starting to second guess myself maybe this isn’t for me

There's a hundred ways to alley dock relax, breathe and steer the trailer where you want it to go, two weeks ago I did three in a row, no pull ups, a different technique the next day couldn't get one, then Friday couldn't get it, then a rain storm came, turned on the wipers,, did better not being able to see,, lol. two things helped me, stop, turn a little, then roll ....a little, stop see whats happening, repeat, slow and steady until you get the idea. Setup is equally important. If you can, come in late, it's easier to fix, try to, hold the fold, if you jacknife, it will be harder and you will need pull ups.

@@solarcompaniesarefraud Keep going.Don't give up keep practicing, you will get it! I'm a cdl student as well and it takes practice and more practice!

You will even though this is a late response comment

Haha I fail my alley dock every day all across the USA

Me too

I'm finding the parallel easy for me but the 90 degree back very difficult

@@eagle25311 they had us practicing a shit ton of alley dock, only for the trooper on test day to pick blindside parallel- which we hadn’t really practiced 😭 needless to say I flopped that test. Practiced parallel like hell for the following test- but instead another trooper issuing the test wanted an alley dock. Oh well lol 😂, keep working on your alley dock, you’ll get it 🔥💪🏽

Parallel is easier than 90degree

Did you get it in easy? Im at sage in idaho and havin a hell of a time with the 4 different sets of instruction from the 4 different instructors

@@CHESTURCH I failed it four times. First time I don't count because I just made dumb mistakes. Second time I got way too nervous. Third time I was too close to the ally on the set up. Fourth time I got it in perfect without any extra pull ups. But, I sounded the horn outside of the boundary line and fucking fucked it. Fifth time I passed by the skin of my teeth. I mean, I recommend just going for it, and asking the tester what you did wrong afterwards. Slow down and think before using any pull ups (you get 12 pull ups before you fail after the 2 free) and don't be afraid of using your get outs.

Duh most states they don't even do 90 degree alley dock test

@@eddyeddy8761 yes they do

@@Ryan_Carder NOT EVERY STATE DOES IN ILLINOIS FOR ESXAMPLE THEY DONT .

Estimate the distance, then pick a spot that you think is that same distance to the rear of your driver's side door, then back to that spot.

Me 2

@@sanusiebarrie7225 what I did was I would pull as far forward as I could, that way it would give me room to jack the trailer a little bit to see the axles. Since I was so far up, I had enough room to pivot and maneuver so I wouldn't be two awkward at an angle like that.

@@Ryan_Carder thanks I have a test on Friday

@@sanusiebarrie7225 well good luck! Remember, just stay calm and take it easy. You've got 3 tries, and even then you've still got an unlimited amount more! You're allowed 12 pull ups (after the 2 free) throughout the entire skills test (crossing boundary lines count as 2) before you fail, so use them!

@@Ryan_Carder thanks 🙏

RR keep working hard youngster, you will achieve your goal 💪...I'm struggling with the same problem

Here is the Problem- when steering in Dirt and gravel parking lots, they grab harder and turn faster than an asphalt lot. Sage lots and most other schools are almost ALWAYS dirt and gravel and the Instructors are always Harping on Oversteering and overcorrecting. So what is happening it that your Muscle and memory have become used to fast reactions during steering and not the slowness of the turn reaction on an asphalt lot, so you end up UNDERSTEERING and Under correcting on asphault.

Quick update, I passed my test January 31 and quickly moved into the yard jockey position for Burlington coat factory warehouse and have been doing so for the past five months making good money and easily doing all maneuvers in a yard goat.

Helps tires move smoother and faster around curbs

The simple answer is yes. You can turn your wheel to either the left or the right to get a different reaction out of the trailer. For example: if you turn the wheel to the Right, the tail of the trailer will go to the Left (and it pushes you farther away from the front corner cone). If you turn the wheel to the Left, the tail of the trailer will go to the Right (and it will start to cut the trailer into the alley dock box). The reason I cut Right and then back to Straight is because I want to push the trailer away from the front cone, BUT I STILL WANT TO MAINTAIN THE TRACTORS 45-DEGREE ANGLE. And when the rear of my trailer is where I want it, I will turn the wheel to the Left and my trailer should go straight into the box. I hope this helps!

When you get to that part he says to chase it , thats were you do left a little center left a little center left and finish with left to bring the cab around the front , watch it again

I’m currently in school, it’s 2. They’re trying to make it easier to acquire is my guess

Always been 2 only 1 on the straight line, read the fmcsa guidelines don't always trust your instructor.

no

after you steer opposite to set the angle go the other way hard to get back under the trailer. You kinda have to learn how to feel it.

Chasing is to the left and jack it is hard to the right

It's a cdl school not a trucking company dude

Look again.

Use of the English language is required to get your CDL. If you don't speak English you shouldn't get the license. Our road signs are not multilingual nor are the paperwork required for the job.