So this is what they look like when they're new LOL

I told my employer I know how to drive these I start tomorrow, I’m watching videos trying to self teach myself

I just stsrted a job with this truck. You are absolutely right. They didnt put alot of thought into it for sure. Constantly trying to find a better view and cant....and cleaning windows dont help much😂 Totally agree with you!!!!

Great orientation for a beginner as myself. Will recommend!

I am a CDL holder and I am enjoying operating the yard truck also I shuttle containers from one location the main yard with empties and bring back loaded containers. I enjoy playing around with outside carriers driver, when they can't get their trailer out of the parking spot, after I pulled it out for them I be asking them what's for lunch.

...used an Ottawa back in the late 70s early 80s...great machine...

I start Monday I've operated many Machinery over the years but thanks to this video more confident but I'll keep watching it until I know everything word by word when they ask me

I drive the exact same tug. It can be extremely hectic work but the Kalmar is a great vehicle

Thanks for the video. I became a "yard dog" 7 months ago, and I'd never even backed a boat trailer. I watched this video a few times before I started and it was very helpful! They loan us a different make yard truck when our Ottawa is on pm and none of us like it!

I drive one of these for Dynamic, love these little trucks! Although I do wish they had more torque.

My new job 2020 all night long... 👍👍👍 thanks for video tips

Great video ,thank you for the guide

I got a job driving these trucks I’m so nervous it’s my first time ever!!.

What I would like too see is a Telescopic and Tilt steering. Also, I notice failure too show Hub Oil Checks. Just because you don't drive these units down a highway, there are shunts that run a pretty fair sized yards and with the levels below normal, they can heat up the spindle and break off, detaching the front wheel from the unit. Good video, could use a few more tips.

Has anyone noticed the mistake before he hooks up the air line...please tell me why the trailer brake button is pushed in!!!!

If you get a job driving these, build good habits from day one, habits for safety , but also technique. never trust yourself, double check that you indeed did unhook the airlines, before dropping a trailer. I have been driving yard trucks for 12 years, and you will get distracted at times, by radio calls, truckers asking questions of you , etc. They always happen at the wrong time. Your busy, and they all (inside) need their trailers moved and then you are distracted and forget what you just did. It happens. So Learn to check yourself, it's free, and it only takes a second or two. I have borken airlines a few times or stretched them, gotten them covered in grease when they slid over the Fifth wheel, and that is a mess to clean up, because it will get all over you if you don't. Broken airlines can put you down, and then you're in a pickle trying to repair a hose or waiting on maintenance. I have trained several people on these over the years, and on day cabs with manual 10 speeds, with power lift Fifth wheels also. it's the little things, the little habits you form that help you be a good driver. Good luck, and enjoy.

Loved to have made a vid on spotting with a worn older Ottawa yard jockey. You wouldn t touch one of them without glove s and old clothe s on! They were sure tough though!

I didn't see anything about how to properly apply 3 points of contact entering and exciting, @4:06 he only uses two points.

About to be crosstrained on this. Glad I ran across this video! Thank you!

thank you for I formation

I been doing this now 5 yrs. 24$ hr to back trialers easy money

I drive these at Amazon. They’re fun to drive!

Useful, thanks

by the way ottowa is a beast, these trucks can take some weight and is very reliable

Thanks needed to see this one

I've been a Yard Jockey for 2 days and would love to see someone post up how to properly do setups and say were the "marks' are for backing these switcher trucks. NOT at all like backing with a fullsized tractor with a sleeper. Not even close.

this is what i do ahha is hella fun and easy i love my freaking job

Anyone know how to replace washer bottle on this vehicle?

Is this hard too do in bad weather?

Thanks it’s helpful

I had an idea of a TV show, and one episode is driving one of these from Kansas City to Chicago, and the other is driving one from Newark, to San Diego

At 11:23 in your video you mention if you are driving a DOT EAP model that you must manually lock the king pin locking jaws before operating on public road. Can you tell me your source for this information?

Wait till it clanks

Already have CDL. Do you guys train YJs?

Be carful

How do I Regen one of these?? Mine does not have a “Regen” button… or a switch for it or anything… so does anyone know how to?

Does any one know if these Ottawa trucks do long runs. I am about to take my road test on November 1st and I see that these trucks are fully automatic. I don't plan to deal with the headaches of shifting gears

0:19 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Where would I find the serial number for this model?

we got one at work we call it rusty😂

interesting video hello please can you give me an idea where can i buy one low cost? Please please thanks god bless you

i drove one of these for two years for a transportation and logistics company in guatemala. We call it a torro or bull in english, but i recently moved back to the states, california. my question is, do you have to be certified to drive one of these for a company, and what sort of companies use these yard trucks? thanks alot.

Don't be lame drive like a CHAMP... here is a video of my driving my Ottawa truck!

i drive one of these every day for fedex

Kalmar is a city in sweden

why do you put the trailer up so high??!

Otto is a fucking pain in the ass. Don't need some cartoon character to point out the obvios procedure.

WOT on mine was 26mph. Put a dummy glad hand on service line with a separate spring (all the others came with one spring for 2 lines). I put a cb in with magnetic antenna. After hooking up the airline, I’d release the brake, then rev it up to lift the fifth wheel. Was quicker to air up the trailer this way. The other jockeys (kids) would hook up and drag the trailer, wheels still locked up. They’d hit a trailer backing another one in and try to blame it on street drivers. Except the damage done by jockey trucks cannot be done by street drivers ( a jockey truck, backing a trailer in, will only hit the other trailer at the top. So if you are going to drive like them, make sure you kiss ass with management!

I know right

Do they make these in manual transmission?

OR they could pay me $20 an hour and ill back all them trailers in there with a cheap n' busted sleeper cab.

Anybody know how to bypass the neutral safety switch ?

how much do yard drivers make?

Fix the video's description. "bacis" should be "basic". --Dad

This easily ranks in the top five worst training videos.