SHORT STORY-When I first started, I spent 45 minutes trying to back into a dock, stressed, sweating, crying, the whole deal...A driver with a stretched out Pete, pulled up and backed in as smooth as butter...I watched him closely...I learned a valuable lesson that day, he went SLOW!!! The slower you go, the easier it is. 20 years later, I have never forgot! This video is a PERFECT tutorial!!

Backing is always different, one day you'll do great! Another day you may have problems, just remember I've talked to many truckers we all have good and bad days, just dont hit another truck and you will do fine,

a beginners nightmare! Very well explained!

*Shout out to all my new truck drivers!!* ✌️😎 🚚 🚛

I learned something nice from another video I would like to share......For the set up, make sure you pull 3 spaces past your desired space before you turn right and back left and that will set you up perfectly at a 45 degree type ally dock

It's all about the setup! Setup good and backing is a snap

One of the best explanatory videos about semi truck docking,very raw with proof

Am a new truck driver and so grateful for the above backing skills shown,

This video helps a lot, I'm going into the trucking field and that's one of my biggest fears is alley docking. Now that I know a few tips, it doesn't make me, as nervous lol

one of the best backup instructional video on KZfaq. Thanks .

Don't u just love the very tight backing at shippers,and all the drivers are watching. ..no pressure right!

Nice video. Good comparison of the two trucks, first one not able to do it right due to setup and second one setting up right and putting it in the hole. Also glad to see/hear you not bashing the first driver for not being able to do it, just pointing out his mistake. Good and productive comments! Well done.

Thanks for helping me to pass my CDL driving test. I never went to school. KZfaq is my best teacher.

I have been watching videos for 2 weeks, also in AZ training, and FINALLY, I get it!! I cant wait until my next training session to try your methods. Thank you.

practice make's perfect but we still all make mistake's wer'e human!!! never give up fall get up and try again it take's time!!! good video thank's for sharing!!!!

How convenient. The do’s and don’t’s in backing up a semi, covered in successive fashion, and under ten minutes too. Lesson learned here 👍🏻

Thanks, I 'm just getting back into trucking, and struggled all day yesterday, especially at the end when I was tired.

I always practise my setups and maneuvers often. I been driving for a year and half and want to be confident at shippers etc. At times i practise at the shippers too, especially when its not busy etc. I go slow and understand my angles.

Thank you for taking the time recording and uploading on KZfaq and helping new drivers in that way. I personally truly appreciate it thank you God bless you brother.

Great video ! You are better than my CR ENGLAND INSTRUCTORS that I had in Waxahachie, TX. There is Lazy admin Chris what a joke they have 90% failing rate at this school

Good tip for new truck drivers, just like me.

this video deserve a superlike! Great lesson!

When docking/parking: if your center for the tandem is all the forward you will be too close to the row of trucks to make your initial turn for your setup. Someone's truck is going to lose a front cap. Whether your tandem is all the way forward or all the way back 4-6 feet is the lay-off distance from the row of trucks before your initial turn. That 4-6 feet will compensate for truck model variations and tandem length. What it will not do is compensate for a truck that is parked nose cap 3-6 feet passed the yellow line...watch for that. Next; techniques vary by company, experience, vehicle type and ones own taste for bravado or backing. Before your initial turn go passed your target space set the center of your drive axles to the far edge of the next space passed it. Some prefer the target space, some prefer a space and a half passed the target space. I prefer one space passed to the far edge. Hit that Mark and turn hard sharp right until your truck nose is straight with the row of trucks on the other side. Stop! Do not do a continuous motion, stop the wheels. 22.5 in tires require 10 feet of linear roll-out distance to get one foot of turn, that's one revolution. If you do not stop those wheels and just conveniently turn your wheels, while it's rolling you will over shoot it due to wheel roll. Next; after your sharp right turn line up turn hard to the left and ease forward until your trailer lines up with your cab in the mirrors, both sides. You will see your target space behind you and a hard 90 degree "jacked" turn will not be required. If you prefer hard 90 degree turns with your drives cut 90 degrees and drives wheels under the apron that's up to you. That will be needed when the far row of trucks on the other side is too close. A good many of the parking space as are just that...way too tight. Schools don't cover that, they give a set directive to dock and you do it that way. Your load assignments will dictate differently to the various shippers and consignee's. Some of these places are over 60 years old and designed for 40-45 ft trailers with cabovers or pickups. Even a long nose cab today can do it with a 40-45 ft trailer. 53ft trailers are a 60's idea put forth in the 70's and early 80's. It's not going to get any better before it gets much worse. Trucking companies are more numerous and three times the size they were 40 years. Crete has over 6000 trucks, now. JB hunt is three times its size from 30 years ago. More owner operators now. Space is a limited commodity so is illegal parking. 40 years ago would have made sense for citations, now, it's customary due to the fact there no choices left for the truck driver...we dont have the space available any longer to meet the current demand and it's growing still. Practice parking, practice often...you will need it.

You have to be super patient. Sometimes you will do several pull ups before you get it in there safely. If you have rough clutch you will finish exausted 😁 I done this hundreds of time in all scenarios. Been in this game 7 years.

Good job comparing the two trucks of backing up now I understand. Thanks 😉

This is the best video on alley docking that I've seen on KZfaq. Thanks because this is the one backing maneuver I'm having issues on. Plus my trainer is kind of an asshole on this so thanks.

Good Video! I'm a newbie I hope no one records me when I'm parking 🤣😜

Wow excellent video. The 71 dislikes must be poor saps who do it wrong and this video reminds them of that.

This is the best teaching video of this type I've seen on KZfaq. You do a good job.

It took him so long to do it, I'm glad he didn't run out of fuel doing that. To park it every time... - 2-3 feet from the front of the row of trucks - when your drives pass the opening you want to backup into turn hard right and place your cab facing "11" on the clock ("12" is direction you will be facing once parked) - as soon as you face "11" turn hard left and face "9" and drive forward for about 12 feet. Stop. - turn wheels all the way right and start backing. your trailer will go right where you want it. The moment back of your cab is close to the trailer (your jacked) start turning left to straighten your trailer and cab.

Thank the lord for this video I’ve had my CDL for about a month and I’ve been doing it wrong. Saw this video and got it on my first shot no pull-ups

I had this same scenario as part of my road test. It’s all about the set up. I’m glad I set up nicely

Thank all of y'all for giving tips to all the new drivers!

Very good tips. Future driver myself learning the ropes now. Much appreciated driver!

Thank you... that's the way I learn when I get my CDL. You give us a good tips...👍

when you're alley docking a truck turn your wheel a turn and a half then start backing u. wait until the trailer is at about a 30-40 degree angle then just chase it. I had a full sized semi sleeper with a 53' trailer never could alley dock but my friend told me to turn the wheel a turn and a half before I started moving and it worked every time. never missed an alley dock

That was a beautiful maneuver. Thank you so much for posting. Very informative.

Thanks for posting this video and for your professionalism. I'm sure it will help a lot of drivers.

Thanks, for filming that. That was a good example of how to get the box in the hole. That Driver did a great job. I was rooting for the green truck too. Like you said, they were to far away on their setup.

Great for trailer parking. unlike the one before, his tractor almost stuck to him in front. I am also one of those who dream of driving a trailer in another country. well done sir.

Thanks for the tips really helps me out. I’m a new driver and always have problems backing up my dry van

Best best video I found with the whole trailer AND showing the front steers moving for adjustments. Good explanation too, short, simple...thank you bro...from a rookie. God willing I will pass my test

I see what you meant where the box should be when I saw what the Celadon driver was doing. Great pointers for anyone. 👍

Thank you brother, this is the type of video we look forward to viewing. It's the proper way to explain the backing up of a truck, when the perspective is from the front view, showing the entire truck, and showing how the front wheels turn.

and yes great commentary. When I first started driving (pretty recently, actually) I always left myself very minimal room to swing my tractor back around to get in the hole. I've learned that set up is the main factor as far as how easy it'll be to back into a spot.

Excellent video. Will definitely be watching your other ones. I'm currently in driving school and struggling with backing. Thank you

Very nice lesson. I am currently in Tractor Trailer school and will soon be learning on the actual rigs.

this is a little helpful! i just got my CDL. havent got a job yet and my fears are parking it 90 degree cuz i havent learned it and this helps. i can do 45.

2nd truck came in like a BOSS!! 😎

just starting it's a nice video, great backing up tips, thanks.

Great video and your explanation. Easy understand when you point it with you finger.

Excellent video, very good method used!

just starting at a truck repair place with a small yard. this is very helpful

you now what I have been truck driving for two years and will wach safety video and do the goal you can never be two safe grate video

Thank you so much for your video, it's really an eye opener.

Watching this video really helps. You really pointed out all the problems that I was having. Thanks so much for sharing your video. It really helped me.

Glad you posted this. My schooling told me I need to be “ a car length away” when starting the set up. But I’ve noticed it just doesn’t work out being that far away. Especially in truck stops.

That was beautiful by Celadon and very professionally!

Thanks for a good advice I am going to get my CDL, just watched this Video the person is talking on the video give best advice.

This was awesome to watch!! 😎😎 2 perfect examples...why to do and what *NOT* to do.

Thank you! Very helpful. I appreciate your video.

Very helpful video! I have been having trouble with the set up and now I got it. Just started hauling containers from the train yard and this will help me a lot! Thanks

Thank you! Excellent tutorial.

Thank-you for the great information!

Thank you. I'm just getting back into driving this helped me alot

This is the best video on backing anywhere!!!!!!!

Great video it reminds me of the HEB warehouse in Houston that is a pain in the butt I've seen seasoned drivers struggle especially with the long nose petes..

thank so much I have been trying to come up with a technique to learn how to do this to no avail thank you for helping me learn the alley.

Practicing this very maneuver and not doing so well. In my state we test for our CDL-A, which for me was parallel parking and offsetting with a final drive test. Then after passing, we have further tasks as part of our progression within the company. Very frustrating, but this video was very helpful! Thank you!

this video was helpful thanks for uploading, should always take your time on this part and not rush

great video dude! you explained really good. I'm just starting and this is excellent tip for me. thank you

Great video👍 i’m glad my trainer show me that when i did my two weeks training just create space it is more easy

New trucker! This helps thanks!!

Very informative, appreciated, brother, future driver, Lord willin

No problem, sure hope it helped you guys N gals out there. Be safe

Excellent video! and great commentary

just a young rookie about to get started ty bro for the info ill make sure i practice as much as they allow

I just got my CDL so thank you for the video

nice, real and live explanation about the reverse

Excelente video. Muy importante saber rectificar y no ponerse nervioso!

that worked out perfectly. great video.

Thanks very illustrative. Thanks for sharing

I'm currently attending OFTC in Dublin, Ga. While practicing alley docking. I tried to set up close and park as you stated. Our instructors won't let us do it that way. They make us stay at least 8 feet away for the alley dock when we set up. It doesn't make any sense to me. They don't even discuss a setup prior to practicing it. We as a class refer to the internet for answers. If you ask a question they act like they don't won't to answer it and treat you like you're dumb. thanks for posting the video as I plan on alley docking like you have demonstrated when I get my CDL.

Thank you. I'm in school now and appreciate the tips.

This was a great video of what to do and not to do.

As a new driver just about to get my CDL I find it extremely perplexing how drivers manage to get a 53 footer into such tight spots. I look forward to gaining the skills one day hopefully. I really hope I find some mentorship through willing & experienced truckers to take me under their wing and give me the guidance. 🙏 hopefully I will

Thank you for the video and explaining so well. Now I understand a bit better,I'm sure I'll mess up anyways haha but I feel more comfortable now that I watched this video.

Thanks Broh for tips! 👍👍👍 new the back up.

Great video. Appreciate the advice

Thanks it’s a nice suggestion going truck trying very n this will help me a lot

Backing is my nightmare as well...I. just got my cdl. I have failed to get a job twice due to backing...I have a third drive test for a job and I trust this video helps me. thanks

That first truck is a major problem that I’ve been having because that’s how I was trained to do it and I’ve been wondering how to fix it and now I know how thank you

Good video I like how you explain it I was thinking of driving to a local truck stop where I live to see how the truckers back in so I can get an idea on 90 degree and 45 degree angle also making left and right turns in the city how not cause an accident

Nice explanation & video viewing! Thanks!

Thank you for this helpful video! 🙏🏼

thanks, this is the best explanation i have seen

Thank you 🙏 this video really helped me a lot

You are absolutely correct, when you pull in you need to set the trailer putting the corner of the trailer close to the truck next to the parking spot. Do an S turn to set the trailer to back it up. Good video.

Best video! Thank you so much

Excellent video. Thanks!