CDL Training: Offset Back Maneuver

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @R-BURQUENO
    @R-BURQUENO 4 года назад +1378

    I was one of the WORST students in my C.D.L. school. That was approx 2 years ago (Almost 5 years now). Today, I am one of the better drivers on my fleet as far as backing up.
    If your not doing too good in school, dont worry. Just keep practicing. I was a nervous wreck and thought it was impossible to reverse one of these "Monsters with a tail"! TODAY I am more comfortable in a truck then my own car! YOU ALL WILL GET IT IF YOU KEEP PRACTICING AND DONT GIVE UP, I PROMISE!!!! PEACE✌️

  • @truckinmonster2142
    @truckinmonster2142 5 лет назад +2369

    Hello im coming up on 2 years with my CDL A just stopping by to let you guys know to keep going keep strong you will succeed and have a nice rewarding career god bless.

    • @chantelleb70
      @chantelleb70 5 лет назад +41

      Thanks so much! I'm testing tomorrow and I'm LITERALLY streesing myself out about the offset! Thank God we get 2 free pull ups d

    • @truckinmonster2142
      @truckinmonster2142 5 лет назад +26

      @@chantelleb70 listen your going to do perfectly fine dont ever stop beileveing in yourself YOU GOT THIS !! Of set heres a tip dont turn the steering wheel to much on your turn of the trailer you should be fine please update me

    • @chantelleb70
      @chantelleb70 5 лет назад +33

      I guess 3's a #CHARM! I PASS ALL THREE PARTS ON June 20th! 🙌🏿💯✔

    • @truckinmonster2142
      @truckinmonster2142 5 лет назад +5

      @@chantelleb70 CONGRATZ !!!!!Welcome to the team Driver do you know who your going with ?

    • @mathprof7776
      @mathprof7776 5 лет назад

      Thsnks brother

  • @carlosfabian4026
    @carlosfabian4026 3 месяца назад +8

    I just started school this past friday n this maneuver is killing me im not giving up on this i believe in myself trying to stay focus ...God bless everyone here trying to get a better future

    • @afailedhalojl
      @afailedhalojl 2 месяца назад

      It's definitely repetition and confidence and suddenly your mind will connect the wires to your hands and eyes. It sort of feels that way at least. Then once you get a solid grasp of what you thought was impossible, you realize that it was possible. It's weird to explain or even project, but it's a great feeling when you no longer are being frustrated or hard on yourself about it. Keep keeping on.

  • @christophersevere7710
    @christophersevere7710 2 года назад +458

    Got my CDL son December 16 I remember watching this video and other videos being frustrated that I couldn’t get it. Trust me if I can do it anybody can do it you just have to keep practicing over and over. good luck to you all👌🏿

    • @thatssonikki626
      @thatssonikki626 2 года назад +24

      This how I feel right now. I’m about ready to quit this school. This backing is driving me crazy

    • @euneique
      @euneique 2 года назад +8

      @@thatssonikki626 I feel you there. I'm currently to this backing maneuver in truck driver school and feel like I'm never going to get it. But I'm going to continue trying tho because I'm determined

    • @luxelove4929
      @luxelove4929 2 года назад +5

      I'm in the same boat I get so frustrated doing this one... 😤

    • @germayneshepherdsr.9994
      @germayneshepherdsr.9994 2 года назад +3

      I'm in school now and frustrated 😞 not steering correctly

    • @christophersevere7710
      @christophersevere7710 2 года назад +6

      @@thatssonikki626 I was doing straight back for three straight days I almost cried because I couldn’t get it and one of the instructors showed me and it finally clicked

  • @Dogloveandfitness
    @Dogloveandfitness 3 года назад +701

    Was struggling with offset for a while. But I just passed my test. My best advice would be to set yourself right, pull back out so you can just do a straight back.
    And if you’re struggling with it, believe me…you ain’t the only one. I thought some was wrong with me, I just couldn’t process it lol Keep trying, you gonna pass!

    • @yngstix
      @yngstix 3 года назад +23

      Yo I needed this fr thanks

    • @angelicaharrisharris1317
      @angelicaharrisharris1317 3 года назад +9

      I'm in this position now I'm ready to go

    • @glasscut4880
      @glasscut4880 3 года назад +19

      Sh!ts rough I started this morning after finally getting my confidence with straight backs I wanted to take my time build it up felt left behind, some folks left/quit, instructors with no patience straight rough..I love the challenge

    • @britt1557
      @britt1557 3 года назад +5

      Great point! My biggest problem is the 90 degree😩 and I test next week

    • @me8751
      @me8751 3 года назад +8

      I test in 2 hours.😬

  • @oscarmatias
    @oscarmatias Год назад +77

    I just started my class this week and today was my first time ever driving it was exciting and nervous. Life is an adventure and experiences I hope to all that are in a CDL course that we all pass. 💪

  • @TheTruckerTucker
    @TheTruckerTucker 3 года назад +320

    Just received my CDL,a week ago, this video was a huge help ! my instructors sucked and were not patient

    • @gunnerd686
      @gunnerd686 3 года назад +5

      💯

    • @cjclark3687
      @cjclark3687 3 года назад +10

      Yeah man, I'm switching classes to a new instructor. This dude's first time teaching. Confusing us with three different strats. Frustrating as hell.

    • @gunnerd686
      @gunnerd686 3 года назад

      @@cjclark3687 when you test bro?

    • @cjclark3687
      @cjclark3687 3 года назад +1

      @@gunnerd686 Not until July. Switched from weekends with the shitty instructor to daily classes with a better one. But not until end of June, mid-July.

    • @crittycothran6271
      @crittycothran6271 3 года назад +14

      I got that same problem Idk why they’re paid to teach someone but don’t want to teach

  • @theqwe123ful
    @theqwe123ful 3 года назад +72

    There are very few instructors who actually take time teaching students

  • @1ThreeSeven
    @1ThreeSeven 2 года назад +35

    Adding to everyone else’s stories… There are so many different mental approaches to this maneuver and I think that adds to the initial difficulty. Each of our instructors has a different way of teaching it. From simple directions “left, right, straight” to using landing gear/frame rails as reference, number of turns, turn all the way, number of seconds to hold the turn… I would have one bad day where instructors needed to intervene to help me, followed by a day where I was doing it perfectly, followed by another bad day. There is truth to each method, you just have to make it work for you. Ultimately, it’s all about practice and understanding how steering wheel movements translate to what the trailer does. If you’re struggling and your instructors aren’t helping, use RUclips to find a method that works for you and it’ll start to make sense. Also, I cannot understate how important it is to set up your mirrors properly. I consider myself fairly competent at offset now. Friday, however, I got a different truck where the passenger side mirror was not securely mounted and would tilt itself to the right. Despite knowing the maneuver, it was still a challenge to go into it half blindly and I messed up a few times. I’ve seen people storm out of their trucks, frustrated over not getting it, and give up their practice time. If you’re having a hard time, keep a cool head, breathe, maybe get out to take a break, even ask other students for pointers if your instructor isn’t making sense, but don’t quit.

    • @jajuanmoore8836
      @jajuanmoore8836 4 месяца назад

      Damn thank you so much .. that message was for me !

  • @deehardesty1919
    @deehardesty1919 2 года назад +111

    Hi guys I passed the test in 2000 and was the only female in the class at Katlaw in Georgia and the hardest manuver was straight backing.I was so fusterated i almost cried and gave up but no way once I leerned that every little move you make on the steering wheel one way you have to take out the other way.So much diffetent then driving a car.It was like a danve move once you got the move down you just know it .Keep up the good work love yall.

    • @jhakhalil4993
      @jhakhalil4993 2 года назад

      Wow great. So what about the Katlaw training scool ? Are they acredited by Fedex so ? Tnx

    • @windyglasgow4458
      @windyglasgow4458 2 года назад +1

      TY, I am so struggling with backing maneuvers!!

    • @faithkeruboosiemo4624
      @faithkeruboosiemo4624 2 года назад

      @@windyglasgow4458 me too gal and I am supposed to be testing next week😢

    • @malalimalali3081
      @malalimalali3081 2 года назад

      Thanks ❤️ needed it.

    • @mrslywwilliams313
      @mrslywwilliams313 2 года назад

      My wife cried when she failed her CDL test also. I'm glad that she was able to calm down and focus on the basic skills! PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!! ALLEN IVERSON WHAT WE TALKING ABOUT PRACTICE! 😂 My wife almost threw me out of the house on that one!

  • @somonasmith7006
    @somonasmith7006 3 года назад +84

    Coming in from Goldsboro NC, I am in the CDL class now. This is easy said than done. But the more practice I get the better I become. I am looking forward on completion of this course!. And to all my ladies out there that's trying to get your CDL'S. Go for it you can do anything you set your mind to!!.

    • @louiewatson9389
      @louiewatson9389 3 года назад +1

      I'm from Winston Salem

    • @Moorgoth67
      @Moorgoth67 3 года назад

      I drove from High Point 45mins each way to attend school in Burlington. No regrets whatsoever. In Joplin, MO now doing orientation for CFI. If you're close enough I'd highly recommend them . ruclips.net/video/BrBYb2wZW78/видео.html. The news clip was made at the old location in Thomasville, new facility is great.

    • @ChadtheBad
      @ChadtheBad 3 года назад

      Were u at Wayne? I'm in the class at LCC in Kinston

    • @ChadtheBad
      @ChadtheBad 3 года назад +1

      @Shelby seago coble oh no, whats the problem?

    • @jennsheffield4023
      @jennsheffield4023 2 года назад

      @Shelby seago coble me today! We'll get this

  • @pgriffin1616
    @pgriffin1616 Год назад +40

    For anyone needing help do what I did. On the weekend I would rent a uhaul and a car trailer from them, got some cones found a empty parking lot and practiced until I understood. Yes these are bigger but doing this will help you get comfortable with turning and give you more confidence.. 70-80 bucks each weekend to make thousand in the future instead of going out is securing your future… good luck everybody.,

    • @rai8503
      @rai8503 5 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks I'll try that this weekend

    • @369kjo
      @369kjo 3 месяца назад +1

      I said the same thing to a girl in class!!! Great mind my friend!!! And thank you for sharing!!!

    • @Kittn_Kat
      @Kittn_Kat 3 месяца назад +1

      I agree. Luckily for me my girlfriend to let me borrow her truck and trailer on the weekends....made hell of a difference..just really helped me to understand the concept did reversing.

  • @Summer_Else
    @Summer_Else 2 года назад +16

    The fixes in this video helped me fix everything I was doing wrong! Thank you! All I was getting from my instructor were vague hand motions to steer left, right, right, left, right, right, left and then shaking his head in exasperation while I ended up all over the flippin parking lot EXCEPT where I was supposed to! You just made it so simple for me and IT WORKS!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @motorvaderlapstrake7238
    @motorvaderlapstrake7238 3 года назад +65

    The one turn thing works!! It helped me pass my CDL test. Super simple. Put one turn in it and take the trailer to just about 45 degrees and then straighten out. You can then see both cones in your mirrors. Steer the other way till your close to the cones and then use your GOAL to get out and see where your at. Continue back putting the trailer in the entrance of cones . This is a good time to use your one pull up to straight out and back pretty much straight in.

    • @latashaburrell313
      @latashaburrell313 2 года назад +3

      Having some issue with this my instructor say turn all the way but it don't work for me. It's better to just turn once right not all the way?

    • @motorvaderlapstrake7238
      @motorvaderlapstrake7238 2 года назад +7

      @@latashaburrell313 Yes, turn the wheel 1 turn before you even start moving. Cranking it all the way to start is too much and is not necessary. Remember, the back end of the trailer will move in the same direction as the bottom of your steering wheel goes.

    • @deannacousin2339
      @deannacousin2339 2 года назад +1

      @@motorvaderlapstrake7238 thanks so much

  • @brandonfoster5028
    @brandonfoster5028 3 года назад +153

    I'm in school now practicing offsets for about a week now. Its not hard but its easier said than done. Repetition is key

    • @lammy9733
      @lammy9733 3 года назад +1

      Where are you training? I'm training in CO

    • @Holyfukinshit25
      @Holyfukinshit25 3 года назад +16

      Yea the offset is kicking my ass right now, I passed pretrip though.

    • @beesmith5017
      @beesmith5017 3 года назад +5

      Same and it’s hard 😩😩

    • @firewwoza4613
      @firewwoza4613 3 года назад +2

      My test is tomorrow

    • @Holyfukinshit25
      @Holyfukinshit25 3 года назад

      @@firewwoza4613good luck brotha.

  • @pauljones8869
    @pauljones8869 2 года назад +10

    Passed my manuvers 12/15 last year. This video helped me greatly! Going to the left lookout right mirror. Going to the right lookout left mirror! Good luck to all! 😀

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @The1995generation
    @The1995generation Год назад +6

    Currently in cdl school, I have been taught a couple ways to perform this. Best way that worked for me was to crank hard until the front corner of the trailer is about 1/4 into the catwalk area, then crank hard the opposite way until you see the center cone in your mirror and use that reference to guide it in. Use your pull ups and goal if you have to! My instructors say to always get the rear of the trailer into the box before using a pull up. Good luck everyone reading!

  • @the4thday876
    @the4thday876 Год назад +23

    My concern is the school dont give us enough practice. It’s too crowded. 10 minutes a day to practice. Quit my job paid cash for course. Using saving to get through want to be done in 2 months. Way the school operates, I pray I meet my goal

    • @cortneysheppard7749
      @cortneysheppard7749 6 месяцев назад +2

      Me too

    • @gunheavengunheaven3180
      @gunheavengunheaven3180 6 месяцев назад +1

      Same struggles bro only difference is my school offer 20 mins a day… nightmare the drive is there but no assistance

    • @btaylor8849
      @btaylor8849 6 месяцев назад +3

      I'm going through the same situation right now too many students at once not enough wheel time

    • @Rasheeda-zz8hj
      @Rasheeda-zz8hj 6 месяцев назад +1

      Did You make it ?

    • @the4thday876
      @the4thday876 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@Rasheeda-zz8hj Yes I finished in 5 months.

  • @edwardcastro5223
    @edwardcastro5223 Год назад +3

    Im about to get my cdl license test in a week and all maneuvers (offset, parallel, alley dock) only made sense on my last week at school. Most of the time it was just all instinct, but someone explained it to me better and it all became second nature. It all boils down to your reference points. Cone and 5th axle distance, trailer angle, and most importantly trailer-tractor angle/position.

  • @Ednyce81
    @Ednyce81 2 года назад +4

    Definitely better than what I was a week ago still haven't perfected it yet but that alley doc is absolutely killing me not even close

  • @FreePal23
    @FreePal23 4 года назад +19

    Got my license today, Thank you 🙏 you guys were way better than my instructor

  • @stizz1982
    @stizz1982 2 года назад +13

    I’m at CDL school right now for my class A. I go to school on weekends. This is the 4th week and today I finally got the hang of straight backing. They wanted to move me on to this in the video but I said after next weekend I will try this. Can’t wait until I finish school.

  • @Iam_Juelz
    @Iam_Juelz Год назад +3

    Wow thanks for that. I'm the worst student in my class, I didn't pass my evaluation so my confidence was killed but I'm not going to give up. Thanks for the encouragement. Failure is not an option

    • @HisMirC
      @HisMirC 9 месяцев назад +1

      How’d it go? And how’s it going?

    • @Iam_Juelz
      @Iam_Juelz 9 месяцев назад +4

      Wow, it’s been 4 months since this post. I graduated my class with a( B) average , mastered my back up maneuver skills, landed a local job making 1300 a week. Been here for almost 3 months. Thanks to Katlaw 🎉🎉🎉 Best Decision I ever made.

    • @HisMirC
      @HisMirC 9 месяцев назад

      @@Iam_Juelz sweet!! That’s great to hear 😁 thinking about getting mine. That’s cool you started local rather than OTR 🚛 may God bless you and keep you 💕 abide in the Vine, Jesus Christ, Juelz! Much love ❤️🔥

  • @Johnnykash_91
    @Johnnykash_91 7 месяцев назад +2

    Got my first 3 classes done i was able to get the offset the first two tries, now im struggling with it pretty bad and seeing these comments are very calming

  • @thejudgejuror2547
    @thejudgejuror2547 4 года назад +28

    Keep grinding you’ll get it...it takes reps just like sports the more reps you get the more everything starts to click

  • @svoboda3693
    @svoboda3693 2 года назад +2

    Весь интернет перевернула. Самое умное видео! Огромное спасибо!

  • @suleman391
    @suleman391 5 лет назад +49

    I am in a CDL school in NY now doing these basic skills. Great instruction. Professional style video. Thanks!
    Update: I have failed the offset backing after about 19 hours of school training. My training in school was on one lane only.
    At DMV test site they placed 2 lanes as seen in this video side by side which confused me. I will take the skills test again. I will keep this tip definetly. Passed the pretrip test.

    • @aymenawali6307
      @aymenawali6307 5 лет назад +1

      Hi., I'm from Tunisia, can I train in you school?

    • @SanDzFit
      @SanDzFit 5 лет назад +5

      If that confused you just wait until you get out here for real. Good luck driver!

    • @moneymig
      @moneymig 5 лет назад

      That fukn sucks

    • @moneymig
      @moneymig 5 лет назад +1

      @@SanDzFit I drive bobtail box trucks... im ready for the 18 wheeler... im ready for money stacks high

    • @SanDzFit
      @SanDzFit 5 лет назад +2

      Dj Mig I remember when I got into trucking with illusions of grandeur. Good luck to you!

  • @lisannhottmann7046
    @lisannhottmann7046 3 года назад +2

    Thanks I passed on this and my 90s now I just have to pass the road test and I am good thanks so much u are a blessing thanks so much

  • @derrickmullings8136
    @derrickmullings8136 5 лет назад +89

    Hey truckers no need pull up remember when you start backing you must see one cone in each mirror back towards these cones you see and if you see one in let’s say driver side mirror and don’t see it in your passenger side do this it work every single time just turn one and a half towards the cone you can’t see and it will appear in your mirror then complete the maneuver from there no need to pull up

    • @shallowsidecinema
      @shallowsidecinema 4 года назад

      Thnx

    • @dkelly8828
      @dkelly8828 4 года назад +2

      When are you supposed to see both cones in mirrors?

    • @holywaterandgreentea
      @holywaterandgreentea 3 года назад

      Excellent Thanks

    • @IndyCut
      @IndyCut 3 года назад +2

      Thank you, I’ve been struggling with offsets and this has helped tremendously

    • @phyllism7864
      @phyllism7864 3 года назад +1

      Is this for offset backing?

  • @d-ranks1653
    @d-ranks1653 3 года назад +2

    Just renewed my CDL’s after not driving for 2 yrs. I start tomorrow wit a company paying nice bc I’m already experienced... little do they kno I’m relearning all over again 😬... thankhs for this video.

  • @blackdynamite7177
    @blackdynamite7177 5 лет назад +47

    Began working on these maneuvers today.....man talk about frustrating! But thank you so much for this video it really helps put things into perspective!

    • @R-BURQUENO
      @R-BURQUENO 4 года назад +26

      I was one of the WORST students in my C.D.L. school. That was approx 2 years ago. Today, I am one of the BEST drivers on my fleet. If your not doing too good in school, dont worry. Just keep practicing. I was a nervous wreck and thought it was impossible to reverse one of these "Monsters with a tail"! TODAY I am more comfortable in a truck then my own car! YOU WILL GET IT IF YOU KEEP PRACTICING AND DONT GIVE UP, I PROMISE!!!! PEACE✌️

    • @sillykanji
      @sillykanji 3 года назад +1

      @@R-BURQUENO Started backing today and thought the same thing. I'm a great driver in a car, but this seems so hard. Thanks for the words man.

    • @JeanPierre-ms2rv
      @JeanPierre-ms2rv 3 года назад

      @@R-BURQUENO thanks for the advice 🙏bro!

    • @junkomanzanilla7673
      @junkomanzanilla7673 2 года назад

      @@R-BURQUENO I needed this thank you! I’m having such a hard time. It’s overwhelming.

  • @Vergon1992
    @Vergon1992 4 года назад +20

    This video is soooo perfect 👌🏼 I did it soon as I saw this video thank you so much for this video now I can do offsets thanks to the creator of this video

  • @sieramonique1061
    @sieramonique1061 5 лет назад +20

    Everything about this school is perfect! I went here for my training and passed on the first time.

  • @Jay-wolf69
    @Jay-wolf69 4 месяца назад

    I am in CDL class right now, and this video helped a lot!

  • @stizz1982
    @stizz1982 2 года назад +5

    I’m practicing this at school now. I just competed straight backing last week

  • @michaelg1036
    @michaelg1036 11 месяцев назад

    Not as bad as I thought it be. Better as days go by. Only took me 30 yrs to get into truck driving. Best thing I’ve ever done!

  • @ronaldgibson7953
    @ronaldgibson7953 5 лет назад +9

    Seeing the two cones in both mirrors really help make it easy thank u so much

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @mroanran2191
    @mroanran2191 2 года назад +1

    The best video of learning park

  • @ericajons9861
    @ericajons9861 2 года назад +3

    It was really a trill for me that I found this video when I needed my CDL the most 😞and I don’t know what I would have done if I didn’t see you guy’s talking about Stray Admin on the comment sessions, I was able to get my license through the recommendation and I got to admit I’m really happy 🙃🙃..

    • @terarisk9366
      @terarisk9366 2 года назад +1

      That’s great dear, how’d you get this Stray Admin, really want one at this moment..

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @AlbertMaruggi
    @AlbertMaruggi 5 лет назад +11

    The aerial view is very helpful for me to keep a big picture shape in my mind as I am doing these maneuvers. Thanks

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @avisl1
    @avisl1 4 года назад +8

    This help me to pass my maneuvers test in Tx.

  • @ilovewrestling1000
    @ilovewrestling1000 3 года назад +8

    I I surf youtube looking for backing videos, I found this to be the best and most helpful!

  • @Aaron-bg4hx
    @Aaron-bg4hx 3 года назад +4

    I'm taking my State Test tomorrow and these videos are great for refreshments, thank you!

  • @andrescalvo4386
    @andrescalvo4386 Год назад +1

    This is a great video because you show what to do in case of not doing it perfect unlike most others 👌 good job

  • @dukeoftexas5046
    @dukeoftexas5046 4 года назад +15

    Monday will be my 2nd day offset backing. I did pretty well parallel parking. But offset is my weakness.

  • @YungRalph365
    @YungRalph365 4 года назад +6

    I Test on Friday and I found this video just in time!! The overhead look and wheel turns help a lot

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @Aurora81689
    @Aurora81689 3 года назад +122

    This is insanely quiet. Idk how you even got the volume this low.

    • @repentandfollowjesuschrist6170
      @repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 3 года назад +1

      Yup to low in the volume

    • @jfhisjwu
      @jfhisjwu 2 года назад +2

      Yall really complaing about the volume? Lol turn your volume up. Problem Solved.

    • @MRWINDYMETHANE
      @MRWINDYMETHANE Год назад

      ​@@jfhisjwuIt is turned up, wiseguy. The volume is still low.

  • @garyhickingbottom8285
    @garyhickingbottom8285 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for this. Passed my test today. 🙌🏾

  • @titoruiz8099
    @titoruiz8099 5 лет назад +23

    ONE THING IVE REALIZED IS THAT NOT ALL.SCHOOLS HAVE THE SAME.DISTANCE FROM ALLYS TO FRONT BOUNDRY LINE

  • @FatGuy1
    @FatGuy1 Год назад

    I’m Trying Hard To Get My CDL I Will Continue Watching These Videos

  • @MarvR0914
    @MarvR0914 5 лет назад +5

    Actually in truck driving academy at the moment. Your explanation is very helpful.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад +1

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

    • @MarvR0914
      @MarvR0914 Год назад

      @@lanamarie3626 Hello Marie. I'm well. How about yourself?

  • @octaviasamantha
    @octaviasamantha 2 года назад +2

    I just tried learning offset today and I did terrible. So here I am.
    My class is only 4 weeks and im stressed I won’t figure it out. Wish me luck.

    • @TheFiggy13
      @TheFiggy13 2 года назад +1

      You figure it out? I’m on the last week of my class still struggling

    • @octaviasamantha
      @octaviasamantha 2 года назад +1

      @@TheFiggy13 I take my test Thursday. I’ve gotten a lot better but it’s not consistent. Ima do my best tho:. I wish you luck on your journey,

    • @TheFiggy13
      @TheFiggy13 2 года назад +1

      @@octaviasamantha I take my test next Tuesday good luck to you too!

  • @travishanson166
    @travishanson166 4 года назад +4

    Never had to do this on a test, but I'm sure it will come up later.
    I have had to do this at a flour mill and an elevator just to get in to load (at the elevator) and to scale , then unload at the reciever.
    Both the elevator and the mill were built in the 20's and were never updated beyond the 70's as far as getting big trucks and trailers in and out.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @ashleeevans9042
    @ashleeevans9042 Год назад

    I’m struggling so bad with the offset.. this was very helpful
    Thank You

  • @chelcierhodes3536
    @chelcierhodes3536 2 года назад +17

    I'm currently in trucking school. I have the straight back down packed currently working on my offset. I haven't did the alley dock yet but I'm determined to get my cdl no matter how long it take

    • @dew8368
      @dew8368 2 года назад +1

      I'm in the same boat. Currently on my 3rd day with offset. Best of luck!!

    • @diggz1028
      @diggz1028 2 года назад +2

      Me and u in the same boat today was my first day

    • @chelcierhodes3536
      @chelcierhodes3536 2 года назад

      @@dew8368 I missed all of last week bc I was on my cruise but this week coming up I should be ready to test July 1 hope u are doing well with your schooling

    • @chelcierhodes3536
      @chelcierhodes3536 2 года назад

      @@diggz1028 hope u are doing good bedt of luck

    • @shaw19723
      @shaw19723 2 года назад

      As an ex-trainer you don't know how many times I have heard that. You're good at straight backing "in school". Real world backing doesn't have cones and markers there for you to help.

  • @Bobby7070
    @Bobby7070 4 года назад

    This the best one I've watched. You not trying to be too hightech. Sinple and plane. Good Job!!!!

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @adooola.k1153
    @adooola.k1153 5 лет назад +6

    if you're a beginner and you want to know which direction you should turn the wheel, this is how I get it (I'm a beginner also), think in terms of the 'front of the container', if you want it (front of the container) to turn to the right then turn the wheel to the right, the opposite is true, once you can really control the front of the container it's easier to fit the end of the container in the right place knowing that the end of the container moves at opposite direction of the front, I strongly suggest to try on 'truck simulator' games it's so realistic and challenge your self (and my self of course).

  • @kingtv0709
    @kingtv0709 3 года назад

    Thanks u so much,I watch this video all week and went to school Saturday on nail it , thanks again.

  • @bigboolin4532
    @bigboolin4532 4 года назад +42

    Don’t worry, it’s not too hard. I took my CDL test, having never done this maneuver and had to do it on the test. Passed with no problems.

    • @PabloBridge
      @PabloBridge 4 года назад +6

      I dunno. It’s week 3 and I still can’t do it

    • @joema5515
      @joema5515 4 года назад +6

      @@PabloBridge like everything in life some got it others got to work, I struggled too and spent tens of hours and finally got it. I think part of it was being too stubborn to accept how the trailer actually behaves when backing...

    • @PabloBridge
      @PabloBridge 4 года назад +3

      Thanks. I’m not giving up!

    • @cullenbrankin4098
      @cullenbrankin4098 4 года назад

      The test was to easy for me I trained for about a year and passed with flying colors

    • @yeisonenamorado2451
      @yeisonenamorado2451 4 года назад +1

      Big boolin Im starting orientation Tuesday and i want to do the truck driving thing I’m scared nervous and I over think things man any tips for rookies going into cdl like I’m a good lister but I’m not so good with test taking

  • @alizalevana9362
    @alizalevana9362 2 года назад +1

    I loved watching this video and I really believe it’s going to help me with backing.

  • @chrispowers5568
    @chrispowers5568 3 года назад +28

    33 years of driving and I'm telling you it's not rocket science. Just remember to keep the trailer wheels about 10 inches from the near side cones as you push it back. The rest is all experience and getting the feel for timing when to follow the trailer. Easy peasy...

    • @brianjackson3031
      @brianjackson3031 3 года назад +17

      If I did anything for 33 years it would be easy peasy lol

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @TheOrlfla81
    @TheOrlfla81 2 года назад +4

    As the trailer STARTS to line up with the box turn the wheel away from the box. THIS is extremely important. All last week I was turning the wheel away from the lane when my trailer line up with the box. When this happens, by the time the tractor swings around and line up with the trailer, the straight line back is going to be almost impossible without a pull up because the trailer is going to either be on the inside line or outside of it. I could not understand this last week. It's all about timing. It clicked today and I nailed it!

  • @abdikadirmuse425
    @abdikadirmuse425 3 года назад

    This video gives me more confidence,I'm gonna do tomorrow this practice I wish I will do the same way inshallaah.

  • @lisannhottmann7046
    @lisannhottmann7046 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for this it has helped me out so much wear I can pass this now thank you

    • @repentandfollowjesuschrist6170
      @repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 3 года назад

      Just gotta practice. Not hard, I got it down somewhat after a few tries. A tip is when you are gunna turn your wheel stop completely, this will save you space, and if you need to pull up don't just pull up a little, pullup a lot if needed and get the trailer and tractor straight, take your time it's not a race. XPO Logistics baby!

  • @cody3482
    @cody3482 2 года назад +2

    Our instructor is telling us full turn, back up until you see 3/4 of your landing gear, full turn again, back up till you see both sides of trailer then straighten the front wheels then adjust for a even arc tractor and trailer into the space.

    • @lydiaanderson0083
      @lydiaanderson0083 2 года назад

      @hello Cody how are you doing?

    • @anthonyrich2828
      @anthonyrich2828 2 года назад

      @@lydiaanderson0083Excellent and You ?

    • @lydiaanderson0083
      @lydiaanderson0083 2 года назад

      @@anthonyrich2828 I'm good thanks for asking... I hope we can get to know each other and can you suggest a way we can talk off here if you don't mind

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ???

    • @AllisonHayes-m1v
      @AllisonHayes-m1v Месяц назад

      Hello!! Can I ask you a question?

  • @tkn24s
    @tkn24s 5 лет назад +61

    I just started school today, and i couldn’t do it, i was so Frustrated .. Need to Practice, Practice..!

    • @vaughncrawfordjr.3033
      @vaughncrawfordjr.3033 5 лет назад +17

      Theoneandonly I actually just started my first week in the yard too. It’s not as easy as it looks. I’ll get it tho

    • @tkn24s
      @tkn24s 5 лет назад +6

      Vaughn Crawford Jr. good luck man, Hopefully we Pass lol...

    • @Malikadionne
      @Malikadionne 5 лет назад +5

      I had the hardest time on the yard with this when I got to the test yesterday I failed from too many points pulling up
      Now I have to practice everyday til I can test again Tuesday 🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @tkn24s
      @tkn24s 5 лет назад +5

      Dionne Smith i have my test this Sunday 6/23 Hopefully I pass.. I’ve been getting better at the maneuvers

    • @krooksnkylo8547
      @krooksnkylo8547 5 лет назад +4

      @@tkn24s did you pass?

  • @ChrisL-ni9tb
    @ChrisL-ni9tb Год назад

    Birds eye offers advantageous learning vs ground level. Nice perspective

  • @truckinbrothetrucka452
    @truckinbrothetrucka452 3 года назад +4

    I've been driving 2 years now and I've never once had to do an offset back if a company has you pull into a different dock it's not necessarily going to be the one right next to you

  • @ravelbella7330
    @ravelbella7330 2 года назад

    Thank you Ali! Very helpful video. Thank you so much for being patience during the yard practice too!!

  • @buskiscyzoryk472
    @buskiscyzoryk472 5 лет назад +185

    i almost can't hear anything

    • @lngleg
      @lngleg 4 года назад +3

      I thought it was my phone??

    • @sixhundred3score6
      @sixhundred3score6 4 года назад

      He has other videos that are quiet also, but this is the most quiet by far.

    • @ricotoffen822
      @ricotoffen822 4 года назад +3

      Didn't even know there was audio

    • @AutoCulture773
      @AutoCulture773 4 года назад +1

      Are you deaf

    • @ricotoffen822
      @ricotoffen822 4 года назад +7

      @@AutoCulture773 having a bad day there champ?

  • @frederickwatkins2017
    @frederickwatkins2017 4 года назад +2

    When he got in that truck at the beginning, he bout slammed that foot in the door!!!!

  • @TrustGamingENT
    @TrustGamingENT 5 лет назад +7

    Awesome I'm in school and learning how to offset now I'm following your steps and see if it's works thanks

    • @tahaabukar8647
      @tahaabukar8647 3 года назад +3

      Did it work

    • @cages3989
      @cages3989 3 года назад +1

      Did it work

    • @TrustGamingENT
      @TrustGamingENT 3 года назад +4

      Yeah I’m currently with Covenident transportation. I have my CDL for over 1 year 2 months and this video did help me out tons.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ???

  • @mwangistaley1592
    @mwangistaley1592 3 года назад +1

    I am so proud of you you are a great inspiration thank you

  • @easysniper20
    @easysniper20 2 года назад +3

    Man this is killing me at school sometimes I can do it most times I can’t it’s killing my confidence 🤣

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад +1

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @nathanieldrain9594
    @nathanieldrain9594 4 года назад +1

    Did this today. First time backing a trailer ever and hit no cones. Instructor was amazed lol

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @midnightpassion43
    @midnightpassion43 5 лет назад +57

    Good videos, but why is the volume so low on all of them?

  • @tiffanyborne6844
    @tiffanyborne6844 2 года назад +2

    I'm struggling with this offset backing myself. I just asking that everyone on here send a prayer up for me praying I pass this! Thanks In Advance My Friends!

    • @shllewis9
      @shllewis9 2 года назад

      You got it, I pointed out on mines yesterday listening to my school I’m going to follow this next time

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @koramust73
    @koramust73 3 года назад +3

    I’ve started doing off- set backing a week ago for couple hours a day! I’m still struggling!! I wasn’t looking on the right side when I turn one O’clock! let me try this trick and see if that’s going to help! 🙏

  • @mohammedmehiriz3619
    @mohammedmehiriz3619 5 лет назад +1

    well illustrated and esoecially with showing the direction of the wheel while back up turning thx!

  • @ducaysane288
    @ducaysane288 3 года назад +7

    This is exactly how to do an off-set backing but why his volume is low

  • @HABHDAY
    @HABHDAY 3 года назад +2

    Great, great lesson on offsetting. like the steering wheel 🎡 help me better understand how to correct that question ⁉️ mark error. Thanks 👍😊 retaking my backing test tomorrow.

  • @KING-jx7lr
    @KING-jx7lr 5 лет назад +127

    When I did my get out and look. I looked at the back of my trailer shook my head and left to go find another job.

    • @respecttheprocess1983
      @respecttheprocess1983 5 лет назад +11

      😂😂😂😂😂 good one

    • @oscargallegos4863
      @oscargallegos4863 5 лет назад +4

      Ha ha ha ha i felt the exact same way!!!!!

    • @oscarg.3330
      @oscarg.3330 5 лет назад +3

      @Keith Smash i said screw this and im taking baby steps and getting my class b

    • @oscarg.3330
      @oscarg.3330 5 лет назад +5

      Class B is a truck over 26,001 lbs. Non combination truck. For instance a bus, cement truck and stuff

    • @oscarg.3330
      @oscarg.3330 5 лет назад +8

      @Keith The Faith i got my class A but with an automatic truck a lot easier. However i do have a restriction on my license.

  • @MuhamedRida-l3x
    @MuhamedRida-l3x Месяц назад

    This video it helped me pass test thank you so much

  • @aldoquintana5579
    @aldoquintana5579 2 года назад +3

    In my class the trainer tells us to turn the wheel all the way

  • @lakersin5142
    @lakersin5142 Год назад

    Currently in school right now I have my test next week and I can’t get the backing down for nothing man it’s killing me, hopefully I pick it up soon

  • @frankmoyer8337
    @frankmoyer8337 5 лет назад +39

    I have been driving for 33 years and never encountered the need to do this.

    • @hogleg8103
      @hogleg8103 5 лет назад +14

      It’s required to pass your CDL test now.

    • @brownbagz
      @brownbagz 5 лет назад +7

      @@hogleg8103 Exactly! I take my skills test tomorrow!

    • @82powpow
      @82powpow 5 лет назад +22

      Tests created and proctored by people who never drove a truck

    • @medievalterrence9691
      @medievalterrence9691 4 года назад +2

      I hear the same thing from a lot of drivers. Reason given by DPS is that it gives the examiner the opportunity to see how well you can maneuver a truck when backing.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ???

  • @leipzigescobar4085
    @leipzigescobar4085 3 года назад +2

    I like this video a lot....I wish the volume would have been higher and the background lighter It's difficult to hear while watching on a cellphone device and it looks like it was recorded in the dark.

  • @miguelarambulajr7221
    @miguelarambulajr7221 4 года назад +3

    Will this same technique work on a 28ft trailer??

    • @Mansurzokir
      @Mansurzokir 4 года назад +1

      I'm learning this on a 28ft trailer , and the instructor has taught us the same technique

  • @tonyt5487
    @tonyt5487 5 месяцев назад

    Really appreciate ur content very very helpful thanks guys!!

  • @2007tacoma
    @2007tacoma 5 лет назад +8

    Volume is so quiet :(

  • @phoenixblack5064
    @phoenixblack5064 2 года назад

    This is a fantastic video. I absolutely love you for for making it. Thanks 👍👍

  • @jackh577
    @jackh577 5 лет назад +5

    Great video, but the audio is way too low.

  • @KingKev65
    @KingKev65 3 года назад

    Man this video is great!!!! Thanks for showing us how to fix our set up if it’s wrong

  • @YungRalph365
    @YungRalph365 4 года назад +3

    My Problem is I Oversteer to correct!! I see it’s not needed!!

    • @kevo7483
      @kevo7483 3 года назад

      My problem exactly

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ???

  • @rodneyweber1202
    @rodneyweber1202 3 года назад

    I'm in training now, we're using a pup trailer and that thing really kicks

  • @argonaut119
    @argonaut119 3 года назад +3

    Volume extremely low! Takes away from the quality of the content. Almost can't hear you.

  • @kanwardeepsb
    @kanwardeepsb 3 года назад +2

    I am learning and I try to straighten my tractor trailer in line before entering the cones . After that straight back

  • @jcdahippie
    @jcdahippie 5 лет назад +5

    If a shipper/receiver requests moving to another spot, I charge them big $$$. They more than likely leave you where you're spotted. This maneuver is primarily used by yard personnel in yard trucks. If you do this, you don't pull straight forward. This is bad schooling. Know your intentions and how to best accomplish the move BEFORE you release the brakes.

    • @kellybeaton8215
      @kellybeaton8215 5 лет назад +3

      Please elaborate. Why is it a bad idea to pull straight forward? Just curious.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ???

  • @briandawsonii4451
    @briandawsonii4451 3 года назад

    Thanks man this video has helped a lot. I have a great instructor who showed me but seeing it from another view it helps a lot.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Год назад

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ? ❤❤

  • @superbowlxlii07
    @superbowlxlii07 5 лет назад +21

    That's a maneuver you never ever do in trucking, you never gonna switch parking spaces in a truck stop or a shipper, so what's the idea to learn that maneuver? I've been driving for years and I went to school and learned that maneuver , never used it, same for the parallel parking maneuver, simply useless.

    • @forzafan92
      @forzafan92 5 лет назад +2

      so may not have used it for years, but when it does need to be used, you will be happy that you learned it.

    • @MyTruckingSkills
      @MyTruckingSkills 5 лет назад +3

      Yes, you will never do that maneuver... But just knowing how to do it is very valuable. It shows that you can maneuver the trailer. It's a blind side and a sight side. Very good video. So it is a very nessessary backing exercise to learn. And just because you have never parallel parked does not mean that you have not done the maneuver in other situations. It shows that you are able to maneuver the trailer.

    • @antoineolver7222
      @antoineolver7222 5 лет назад +6

      Receiving clerk:- Sorry man, dock door's stuck, go ahead and back into next door on your right.
      Truck driver:- Oh come on...

    • @katlawtruckdrivingschool7689
      @katlawtruckdrivingschool7689  5 лет назад +7

      Regardless of how much it is used, It is part of the current test.

    • @beautifulqueen748
      @beautifulqueen748 5 лет назад +2

      Idk but I wish I didn’t have to learn it now I can drive I’m just having a hard time do this