This is a Mooney CDL Training video illustrating how to back a tractor/trailer rig into an alley dock. This version illustrates the use of two free pull-ups on the CDL test.
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@jamespenny94822 жыл бұрын
"Takes about 10-12 feet for trailer to react to tractor's correction." That's a valuable little piece of information, that so few others even think of.
@freemygrandma8752 Жыл бұрын
So he should turn the trailer back soon as the first axle wheel crosses the first cone?
@frankmooney72824 жыл бұрын
In real trucking life, you use as many pull-ups and "get out and looks" as you need to the job safely. Definitely not just two. (30 years CDL and retired.)
@John_KCMO3 жыл бұрын
When I got my license In PA in 2017 we could do as many pullups and goals as we needed.
@gabrielmiller12263 жыл бұрын
@@John_KCMO you get2 free pull ups. You can pull up more but each time cost you a point . If you did straight back and offset without using any points ( which you should of) you have 13 pull ups on 90 without failing
@John_KCMO3 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielmiller1226 I am speaking or rather reporting my experience. If you were there and can report what the parameters were when I did it please explain
@jonglenn9263 жыл бұрын
I’m in cdl school right now and I don’t understand why the limit is 2 get outs. Like you said whatever is necessary to do it safely
@jackiesmith2383 жыл бұрын
Yeah Cali different but I do see what you mean I say it all the time, they probably don’t wanna make it that easy
@Aaronhouston334 жыл бұрын
I’m a experienced CDL driver and I give my self as many pull ups as possible, no shame on the job to prevent a accident
@brownbagz4 жыл бұрын
But on testing day they told I only have 2 pull up's and 2 get out's. I'm in Flint, MI and take my test next week! I am so scared!
@Aaronhouston334 жыл бұрын
Butter Pecan well that’s the CDL test in reality I use 1 to 4 pull ups
@brownbagz4 жыл бұрын
@@Aaronhouston33 Agteed! I swear I want to pass next week but everyone who has gone before our group has failed minus 1 or 2 people! I am so scared!
@justchris8464 жыл бұрын
Butter Pecan don’t be, it is an empty 53’ trailer, remember. KEEP YOUR REAR TANDES IN VIEW, alone them up with target lines (guidance lines). Like your backing up a flatbed on an old ford. Stay calm, breathe, and let the trucks idlin power do some work
@lukkyluciano4 жыл бұрын
I'm a hostler driver and it surprises me they only get 2 pull ups and 2 GOALs on cdl test. Is that standard at every CDL school?
@the4thhorseman8406 жыл бұрын
I remember taking my test,heart racing, hands sweating, and so nervous. Now I'm a city driver. I feel more comfortable driving a truck than my own car. It's actually all about practicing. No one can be taught how to drive. You have to learn from mistakes. Just don't hit anything while learning and you'll get there for sure.
@Chantez-gj5dv5 жыл бұрын
Sounds exactly right and I am in this part of the testing now. Nervous at first but confident now. Thank you
@ebolantigua32015 жыл бұрын
So right, practice , practice, and oh did I mention? Practice!
@leonflores29335 жыл бұрын
Yeah I hit curves in my pov and not in the big truck!!
@htyltc62745 жыл бұрын
Same same
@damionbirge82655 жыл бұрын
Me too. I just passed my test this morning. Pre trip was the hardest test. Backing was easy. The drive was easy but I was sweatin like a mug. I was nervous!
@fahblizza6 жыл бұрын
Been on this Earth for 32 years and this is by far the hardest thing I've ever had to learn.
@daisyreyes34502 жыл бұрын
But not impossible I’d try it 😁
@paddyvandal2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@adventureoflinkmk22 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it.. and I'm a B Class motorcoach operator
@BigBodyBiggz Жыл бұрын
Took me about a day or 2 to get the basics down now is no problem hopefully I can do the same on my test
@Caylajoelle Жыл бұрын
The difficult part is when you don't have any working knowledge of what you're actually trying to do and also avoid..... Everything is way easier when you know you can't turn the trailer the way you want until you're straight with it, knowing that you'll intuitively figure out the angles and shit
@jminor17046 жыл бұрын
I followed these exact instructions with some practice and passed my driving skill test . excellent instructional video
@CentralFloridaHipHop5 жыл бұрын
Im not even a trucker but I watch these parking videos all the time. Helps me when playing American truck simulator Lol
@locohugovergalarga6895 жыл бұрын
:p
@newyorkboss61245 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@ryukenss5 жыл бұрын
I am a driver but that's awesome lol
@Tsukuyomi284 жыл бұрын
Same
@dirtnapz9964 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@bobbyderen5661 Жыл бұрын
In 1970, I worked at UPS. They had yard guys that put trailers into the docks. They often put 2 trailers in one door. You would see them pull up and beep beep then back they came. Always got it right the first time. You could not fit a broom handle between the trailers. I'm still amazed to this day.
@MortalConquest9 ай бұрын
They're still like that. UPS has such a high standard, and they train drivers intensely, and ultimately they can do really hard maneuvers that most drivers will never encounter.
@Koolmoedeesimpson2 жыл бұрын
This video taught me how to pull up correctly . I passed my alley docks today and received my cdl . I failed 2 times before this was my last chance I just wanted to say thanks.
@richardhoapili38606 жыл бұрын
For all the people that failed your tests What ever you guys do never give up
@mikewhite43616 жыл бұрын
I'm trying so hard not to give but I just can't pass the alley dock...not enough practice..i have til Monday to pass or I get sent back home empty handed..my boys our looking up to me. I feel like I've failed them
@richardhoapili38606 жыл бұрын
Mike White failure is not an option you worked this hard to get where your at right now close your eyes and imagine you doing the alley dock take a deep breath open your eyes and do your thing and think only positive thoughts it helps a lot to calm your nerves and think of the big smiles your gonna get when you let them know you got your A license
@truelove52705 жыл бұрын
@@mikewhite4361 never ever give up...life is not easy to live .......just get up , work for it , get taste of victory....my blessings are wd you........best of luck
@jonpaul95145 жыл бұрын
Mike White quit now to save further embarrassment mike
@lesandallyssa5 жыл бұрын
@@jonpaul9514 You'd make a great motivational speaker. 🙄
@aaroninks5 жыл бұрын
See all those lines (cracks) in the concrete? Use them, they are everywhere and are your best friend when backing. Even shadows can help.
@ohskibroski2 жыл бұрын
Wait how so? Care to explain? I’m thinking you’re talking about using them as a reference point of some sort, like to know where the end of the trailer is.. but i could be wrong.
@aaroninks2 жыл бұрын
@@ohskibroski yep, use as a reference point. Some docks won’t even have a painted line to follow. Use the seams (expansion joints) and cracks to guide you home.
@adventureoflinkmk22 жыл бұрын
Light reflections are fine too
@AMXZ285 жыл бұрын
I did my road test with the same setup as in the video. KW900 super 10 trans with a 53’ dry-van. Some people are now taking their road test on a small single axle truck with a 6-speed transmission and a 35’ Flat-bed trailer. So easy! But I’ll tell you, it’s gotten a lot harder on passing it now because it’s required to know the actual mechanical components of the truck.
@luissanchez-fb1oq5 жыл бұрын
Out here we using the same truck in the video when I checked out a diffrent school they was using cheater trucks lol
@amandaleaster325 Жыл бұрын
The shorter the trailer the harder to back
@autk2 ай бұрын
Shorter trailers react faster and are harder to maneuver than a 53
@AMXZ282 ай бұрын
@@autkso true, but it’s easier to make right turns.
@jahmellharding46033 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t even straight back when I started...now I got maneuvering down pack, now I gotta master my clutching for the road test
@69adrummer5 жыл бұрын
Great video. No music, clean camera work, crisp audio and no "fluff n stuff". Nice
@thisismagacountry13185 жыл бұрын
And no long windbag intros with the host
@diakent58074 жыл бұрын
This is..... intimidating. My husband is in CDL school right now and I don't know how he does it. It takes some serious skill.
@DiaperSNiFFER4 жыл бұрын
@@8SecSleeper she is lazy
@janda55264 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@paulwolfen7353 жыл бұрын
@@DiaperSNiFFER Idiot
@jeremymerkt39822 жыл бұрын
I'm in school now. The way they taught me I have to stop and adjust more often, but end up getting it done in one pull up for an ally doc.
@MsDannyrevs6 жыл бұрын
I have no CDL but I have a ton of practice at this I am a full-time Yard Switcher at a Distribution Center, we never leave the yard so no CDL required. If you have a big Distribution center in your area try to get a Yard Dog job it is a great way to get paid to practice moving trailers around and learning how to do a pull through, and button hooks, 45 and ally docks or button hook away from parking space so you can straight line back. Lots of practice I move 75-90 trailers a shift. Good exercise too climbing them 3 steps up to the truck and walking back to open swing doors and kick chocks. You also learn how to hook up gladhands and operate the airbrake system valves you learn what it means to slip a king pin or fail to couple and almost drop a trailer "even though you tugged it and it passed the tug test." cranking landing gear and if you are lucky you will get to move around pup trailers as well fast reacting little terds they make 53' look easy.
@xtremetransportationllc61176 жыл бұрын
MsDannyrevs big difference in yard truck and sleeper
@agnihotrimanoj6 жыл бұрын
Can we be a Yard Shunter without CDL
@burkey4266 жыл бұрын
I hate pups and flatbed 28’s
@MsDannyrevs5 жыл бұрын
Yes it depends on the account. If you never leave the yard you do not need a CDL
@j.vosier67865 жыл бұрын
MsDannyrevs I applied for yard driver at my warehouse, any advice?
@tholsiv60293 жыл бұрын
After watching this video, I miss driving. I was on the road for 11 years. I love every bit of it.
@blackmans66286 жыл бұрын
I take my test on the 28th of June I been attending international truck school in Stockton California this video and a lot of practice has helped me a lot thank you
@sackyhackMxO6 жыл бұрын
great and to the point video, i have an interview test tomorrow and have watched this tons trying to prepare thanks a bunch
@iannike223 жыл бұрын
About to take my test. This is well explained and correct in pulling off the 90.
@bodybuildingglory26085 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen about backing up. Very well explained
@msaleban10465 жыл бұрын
Lazy get out and look
@jonathanb69112 жыл бұрын
failed my AD Saturday due to nerves. loving these videos, they are tons of help. Thank you
@zhoongiidaay-ay85296 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful of what I was doing wrong with my practice yesterday. I'm currently in AZ training, with a week and a half left till my road test. I'm hoping for the best and to pass in one go.
@rockymarciano17134 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video, thank you for this great example !
@jccuban13 жыл бұрын
Why can’t they just have a back up camera...?
@getneuterd93026 жыл бұрын
Perfect camera angle for beginners! Liked and subscribed!
@onedayatatime95993 жыл бұрын
13 years of backing up the best advice I can give is to keep backing up as much as possible
@votkas32406 жыл бұрын
Very good video, this helps me a lot for the 1st time I go to do my test.
@calitruckdriver20255 жыл бұрын
Alley dock is my favorite and also after 3 years and half experience I would get it in one shot but now I do pull ups or even do GOAL
@MT_20_24 Жыл бұрын
I remember watching your video 5 years ago , during that time i was also in trucking school , this video helped me out alot , i passed on my first try been driving ever since, i now work for for reyes coca cola transport department and all i do is drive to other coca cola facilities and just drop and hook, easy money 💰
@davidschneider92645 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thanks for the overhead view...
@danicowilliamson25095 жыл бұрын
Always love trailer driving wish I could learn more
@HybridphotoPro2 жыл бұрын
Great info fellas, and fabulous video quality. Good job shooting the red cones on the wet black pavement. Great work.
@LONEWOLF-rq5tl5 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing my pre trip and driving portion of my test to get my CDL soon but it will be every one except alley docking but this is very simple if you ask me and i haven't even driven a Tractor much less a Tractor and Trailer. But,I'm damn good at this stuff because I've been driving trucks with trailers for a very long time so it's pretty second nature to me and i love doing it. I know it's slighty different but it can't be that much of a difference.
@reinaflores63104 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy I juts pass my cdl road test thank you your videos help me
@damionbirge82655 жыл бұрын
90 degree backing ain’t no joke!
@connerschlauch7914 Жыл бұрын
I’m taking my test in a dump truck and pintle hook trailer and this maneuver got me on my first test. Hopefully I can pass it the second time around.
@BlackDynamite9016 жыл бұрын
After more than a year I still have gotten everything done with a 45.
@robertsise78986 жыл бұрын
When the driver got out to inspect his distance frim the dock, would have been a good time to open and secure the trailer doors too. Also, it was good to not after his first pull up that his steer corrections were quick and small. Good video.
@zakariabougrinat73385 жыл бұрын
To be a good truck driver is a gift from God
@carlanderson22954 жыл бұрын
I drove in Chicago for 11yrs. Alleys downtown, viaducts & skinny ass streets. What I just watched is childs play. I could have gotten in between those cones on the blind side. Tandems east coast made that attempt harder than it should have been.
@canadianbisdak71922 жыл бұрын
thanks for your video ,this is very big help for me as a new trainee for class 1 ...
@richardmooney68005 жыл бұрын
Folks have no Idea what it truly takes to be a driver. That's tough enough in most cases a driver as two thirds less space to navigate and people have no patience to give them time to just doing their job. Good stuff.
@sfa18aql137 ай бұрын
😊😊
@ricoz4u6 жыл бұрын
I use this very method and passed with only one pull up. Very informative video. Well at least it was for me.
@kenneththompson65435 жыл бұрын
This didn't need no pull up.. it's a BIG space
@cjdawn20726 жыл бұрын
The ONLY way to get this is to practice,practice,practice!!!!
@wienerwantalot21246 жыл бұрын
Caleb Cortez practice makes perfect
@t4rfl6 жыл бұрын
unfortunately the school i'm at doesn't give you enough time to practice.
@cjdawn20726 жыл бұрын
Mike Akins, not cool
@MsDannyrevs6 жыл бұрын
none of them do. Get a yard dog job best way to practice!
@minta65206 жыл бұрын
Sha Murray lollll
@tktheraven27332 жыл бұрын
I start about 7 feet from the bay and just about jackknife then I can look out drivers window while returning to center I stop when my bumper is just in the bay. I use a get out here and walk around the entire truck. Helps me to make my adjustment. Sometimes I will need to do a baby serpent to move the front of the trailer, and sometimes I can proceed to slip back into the bay. All depends on what I see.
@theamerican71316 жыл бұрын
Very good example.
@abdulrazaksalifu57972 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video it worked perfect for me the second time this video did the magic
@Poepetee6 жыл бұрын
This is easy! I want a how to alley dock but with only about 40-50 ft in front of parking space. Had to back up to something similar today & struggled so much
@bettysutton29132 жыл бұрын
Prayers
@adventureoflinkmk22 жыл бұрын
Most likely because 50 feet for an alley dock is B class...
@carlospimentel11332 жыл бұрын
Hats off to all truck drivers, alley docking and offset a semi is not easy at all. I thought it was, until I had to do it. Any great tips for both this maneuvers, using a 32 foot trailer.
@barryadams93346 жыл бұрын
I failed mine too, using too many pull ups, im going back next week... Just a setback
@Rocky11theyoutuber6 жыл бұрын
Barry Adams I passed my pretrip but failed my backing
@ohnohedidit10066 жыл бұрын
Barry Adams you are over thinking it
@PavlovMonocast5 жыл бұрын
Do you get it ?
@Trafala325 жыл бұрын
Same here bro . I’m so down
@andrethegiant20805 жыл бұрын
Barry Adams you will get it my brother just keep your head up .
@knightmare2344 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!!!!
@ericwannamaker-bey32516 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@wienerwantalot21246 жыл бұрын
Eric Wannamaker-Bey what video
@looseparashoot Жыл бұрын
I had to do this to get my CDL, got it on first try no pull ups, haven't been able to do it without 2or3 pull ups since
@QueenBaha Жыл бұрын
This was just goddam funny…especially since I’ve been doing it all day, preparing for test tmw
@GinaSamper2 жыл бұрын
I failed this maneuver today in Fresno, CA. Just a FYI. . . we were not allowed to pull forward to straighten out unless the end of the trailer tip is in the box. We had to pull all the way around again (perpendicular) to re-set and restart. Super frustrating, because I did this exactly like the video -- started out with a too tight of a turn and got near the front driver side cone on the doc. Just a little FYI for anyone still practicing.
@user-ro3fr9qz2g3 ай бұрын
Very good video for understanding overall mechanics. I'm going to look for a video from the cabin because I find it hard to know where the back of the trailer is base on the mirrors.
@mjackson49004 жыл бұрын
How do you know when to start turning the steering wheel?
@robertboyer54986 жыл бұрын
I can't really see which way you turn when you pull up the first time. It doesn't even look like the steers turned. Maybe I steer too hard?
@BornePro3 жыл бұрын
This is a great 90 video very helpful
@philroz30802 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very helpful video.
@dimir28586 жыл бұрын
during the exam skilses you can go out from the cab to look behind ???
@danifloress41373 жыл бұрын
I been watching this video many times, i got my test on january 4th
@Localdriver19904 жыл бұрын
I’m starting school June 20th thanks for the tips
@pedroramos2755 Жыл бұрын
Excellent teacher
@theseus4737 Жыл бұрын
I dont drive but i see truck drivers at my job do it in one pull and it amazes me every time
@charleghale17405 жыл бұрын
Really impressed
@coreyw71315 жыл бұрын
Take your time no rush,
@anthonydelgado20173 жыл бұрын
Just got my CDL license proud to say lost my jobs in the casinos and found a career that hasn’t died hopefully can find some work here Vegas!
@gillpb04795 жыл бұрын
its the best video i watched till date . very well explained and angle was quite good. 5 stars for you. thank you so much for posting it
@Swara964 жыл бұрын
On the test can you pull forward and start at 45 degree angle or has to be like this where your facing straight ahead?
@TheRatko52 жыл бұрын
I completed Straight line backing and offset. Been doing alley dock 3 times so far this week. Having a super hard time. Hopefully I get it soon. School is up to 3 months of training.
@ObeseShady4202 жыл бұрын
When you back up to ally dock get about 15 15 on each side of you and pull up 90 feet from your nose to where your backing when you start backing up turn your steering all the way to the right and start moving back watch your surroundings and keep an eye on your landing gear and the back of your trailer. Once you see the second foot of the landing gear go about 2 3 inches past it and you will be about 80 85 90 degree position once your angled to the right position counter steer back the way to straitin your trailer. try to do it on the side you can see your trailer on. Blind side sucks but still achievable
@EnzoPrince922 жыл бұрын
Thanks to god... finally I got the way to play my American Truck Simulator... I am always transporting the goods but never had the parking challenges done...
@WillMill8012 жыл бұрын
Good Video.. Helped alot!!
@esoterical73 Жыл бұрын
I'm a yard driver. When using my free 2 pull ups my radio will blow up with laughter from fellow associates. Thankfully my wheelbase saves me from such embarrassment.
@kimberlyg71405 жыл бұрын
Also wondering how Where you trailer tire position is they seem far up the sliding tandem frame(towards the Tractor) and also wondering how long the Trailer might be. thanks in advance......
@luigiaquino24162 жыл бұрын
I wasnt sure if you could pull straight before ur truck enters the cones on the ally dock maneuver
@monicajackelineguerrero66094 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, is a good driver.
@KashMoneyRich3652 жыл бұрын
Practicing for my test now. So trying to use any helpful tips.
@MrXmannymanx2 жыл бұрын
I was told the tires need cross the first set of cones in order to perform a pull up is that correct ?
@pats88sox Жыл бұрын
Great video if your having trouble comprehending how To alley dock. Seriously TY will be sharing
@amandaleaster325 Жыл бұрын
I get stuck in when you pull up figuring out which way I need to turn the week to get my trailer started with my tractor .
@Q-gf8vb2 жыл бұрын
This is the hardest of the three maneuvers
@glemark8875 Жыл бұрын
Excellent🙌
@activeskate1024 жыл бұрын
So half a rotation to the right first and then another half rotation?
@stevemiller12033 жыл бұрын
Over 40 years driving, retired now, get out and look as many times as you need and don't rely on someone directing you, get out and look to be sure!
@ohiostateking6 жыл бұрын
im having a pretty hard time on mine too. i can pass everything but the 90 in west virginia. i can do both offsets without pull ups but my brain just cant do the 90
@bennyfromda-bronx63436 жыл бұрын
Kaleb Forbes Stop over thinking it. Been there, done that till i relaxed and went with the flow.
@drstinky8166 жыл бұрын
Chew a piece of gum. And don't over think. Once that happens you screw yourself up.
@heinzkitzvelvet6 жыл бұрын
90 is my favourite way to back in. Some places see just too difficult to 45 your way into and 90 is your only option. I liked it so much, it's pretty much the only way I back in now.
@greatestever76233 жыл бұрын
This guy is GOOOD..REAL GOOD
@maxkallio37232 жыл бұрын
good job!
@yudithmlopez2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this videos I passed my tests .thanks for everything God bless
@Inez0Zeni8 ай бұрын
❤Just, amazing!!!
@poohjackson85562 жыл бұрын
Much love 🙏
@chrisoreta2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video...thnx
@paulweldon31343 жыл бұрын
I set my tractor about 10ft from box and wheels about 8ft over shooting the box. Turn right all the way and back until your 90 degrees. Push the trailer until it’s about 45 degrees into the box and then get under it guiding it in. The way they show it here seems more complicated 🤷🏼♂️
@exillens3 жыл бұрын
So wait. You don't start turning your wheel hard right until your tires are 8ft past the hole?
@paulweldon31343 жыл бұрын
@@exillens no I start with my wheels about 8 -10 ft from the hole
@pacman49372 жыл бұрын
You need to explain better. Don’t really understand what you’re saying.
@EStTramp6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@melissawelch53173 жыл бұрын
I drive and even when ur really tired sometimes u can’t get it with just 2 tries get out as many times and u need to make sure ur getting it in safe and not gonna hit anything
@quadblaster69420 Жыл бұрын
Remember, for those taking the test. You only truly fail when you stop trying to get the license.
@MetalMusicManiac6 жыл бұрын
When I create the warehouse I'm going to have dock doors 50 feet apart
@sunny04835 жыл бұрын
This is the first step towards many u do on your own tight or not.
@isaacchuene77295 жыл бұрын
Eesh I have code14 but I don't know if I can really do that.
@phoquang73135 жыл бұрын
At 1:27 after pull up what side do you turn the wheel when you start backup? Thank you !
@chickmooney12405 жыл бұрын
I turn the steering wheel counter clockwise enough (about one full rotation of the steering wheel) until my truck and trailer are inline with each other.
@antdx3166 жыл бұрын
Alley dock lol.. as OTR you have to back up in truck stops like this all the time. The amount of space you have is nearly no room for error. I was OTR for 2 weeks.