This guy truly knows what he is talking about. I was lucky enough to have a couple of hours of training from him before my state tests for class A CDL and I passed every maneuver with no points lost. Even nailed my alley dock with no pull ups. Thanks!
I actually got to see someone do this maneuver at a vendor I was picking up at. It happened so fast, I almost didn't realize what was happening until I sort of replayed it in my head, its a pretty slick move.
Yeah, its basically a uturn. Reason you don't see it often is because it's not necessary since it requires a lot of space and if load is heavy, you're better off doing a 45. It does make sense for a day cab to be doing this. They need something like 20% less space than sleeper do because of turn radius and size difference. Sure, a lot of backing is done by day cabs, but sleeper is the standard. Standard trucks need a good set up to avoid jack knife too. Company vehicles don't have proper slack or the right 5th wheel alignment for sharp turning.
I’ve been trying to get this setup right for weeks. I always end up with too much angle since my tandems are all the way forward. I practiced using your ABC diagram all week and it has been so much better.
This is great! I can’t wait to try it out. Can you please do a video on parking at a truck stop? I find it difficult because of the tight situations. or shipper/receiver with tractors & trailers relatively close?
I saw someone do this a a costo and I started doing it. It was a hit or miss till this video because I didn't know where to start the turn from a to B consistenly.
@@jmj48 learn how to do a 4X4 maneuver aka walk the clock. Sleeper or daycab don't matter this maneuver allows to adjust the tractors angle to trailer while not leaving your position too much if at all.
@@drummum21 the maneuver im talking about is a series of hard left and rights while moving forward and backwards 4 foot at a time. It operates on the presumption that it takes 8 foot for tandems to react 4 foot for drives to react 2 foot for steers to react to whatever you do on the wheel. With that said that assumes tandems are at 41 foot mark and its a 53 foot trailer. The video I posted on my channel shows it as practice going all the way. But the actual application should be no more then 3- 4 moves to reposition the tractor to either pivot on the spot or straighten the tractor when you have limited space. It also useful when you realize you didn't time it right.
I drive a hustler and I can say that I am very good at it but it surprise me how many drivers ask me to back up trailers for them because they don't know how. I used to do it but they can't even say thank you so I stop helping , let them strugle.
Take your time..stop often and get out and look. Or, you can roll down the passenger side window, set the brakes and go over and peek out the window a few times. Also you can temporarily move the wide angle bottom mirror outwards.
@@AdvancedTruckBacking I definitely watch all your videos. I improve every day, just feels like everyone “gets it” and I feel like that slow horse bringing up the rear😂
If you mean -do I turn as sharply as I can? Yes. Then straigten the wheel out until I turn to C and repeat. Hope that answers your question. Glad to help. Good Luck
I like the concept, thanks. Just something that confused me: You said at 1:25 that "Leg A runs parallel to the space." It's actually PERPENDICULAR to the space you eventually park in. Same thing at 2:52 . I understand that your travel path is parallel to an imaginary line of the fronts of all the trailers, but you are driving perpendicular to them, not parallel with them.
This guy truly knows what he is talking about. I was lucky enough to have a couple of hours of training from him before my state tests for class A CDL and I passed every maneuver with no points lost. Even nailed my alley dock with no pull ups. Thanks!
thanks brother! Good Luck out there! Be safe!
I actually got to see someone do this maneuver at a vendor I was picking up at.
It happened so fast, I almost didn't realize what was happening until I sort of replayed it in my head, its a pretty slick move.
Yes, it’s very useful to know!
Yeah, its basically a uturn. Reason you don't see it often is because it's not necessary since it requires a lot of space and if load is heavy, you're better off doing a 45. It does make sense for a day cab to be doing this. They need something like 20% less space than sleeper do because of turn radius and size difference. Sure, a lot of backing is done by day cabs, but sleeper is the standard. Standard trucks need a good set up to avoid jack knife too. Company vehicles don't have proper slack or the right 5th wheel alignment for sharp turning.
Good video! My nickname for that back was the U-turn setup
Thanks! 👍🏼
I call this the “sit and spin” and I did it in one of my ATS videos!
You are help me a lot in my work. Thanks you from Greece 🇬🇷!!
Very Glad to hear that Dogo! You're welcome!
I’ve been trying to get this setup right for weeks. I always end up with too much angle since my tandems are all the way forward. I practiced using your ABC diagram all week and it has been so much better.
Glad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback!
This is great! I can’t wait to try it out. Can you please do a video on parking at a truck stop? I find it difficult because of the tight situations. or shipper/receiver with tractors & trailers relatively close?
You are the best! Thank you!
Thanks Ben! You're welcome!
great vid!... please keep em coming !
Thanks, will do!
This is a great set up for when you go to DCs Walmarts Amazon or other large facilities I do this all the time in a day cab
Yes!
I practice this . I really like this back
I tow and back a 5th wheel RV. Your videos are awesome even for someone like me.
I appreciate that!
I believe the my trucking skills guys calls this a J maneuver or a hook manuever
👍 beautifully explained
Thank you 🙂
I saw someone do this a a costo and I started doing it. It was a hit or miss till this video because I didn't know where to start the turn from a to B consistenly.
Thank you so much Sir.
This if done right is also the tail end of a 90 degree back
I always over compensate on a sleeper and mess it more pulling up on this one. Thanks for the pointers men.
@@jmj48 learn how to do a 4X4 maneuver aka walk the clock. Sleeper or daycab don't matter this maneuver allows to adjust the tractors angle to trailer while not leaving your position too much if at all.
@@TheNorsewarlord can you please explain the "walk the clock" and/or 4 x 4 maneuver? I don't think I'm familiar.
@@drummum21 the maneuver im talking about is a series of hard left and rights while moving forward and backwards 4 foot at a time. It operates on the presumption that it takes
8 foot for tandems to react
4 foot for drives to react
2 foot for steers to react to whatever you do on the wheel. With that said that assumes tandems are at 41 foot mark and its a 53 foot trailer. The video I posted on my channel shows it as practice going all the way. But the actual application should be no more then 3- 4 moves to reposition the tractor to either pivot on the spot or straighten the tractor when you have limited space. It also useful when you realize you didn't time it right.
@@drummum21 check out this video it will show the demonstration. Just not how to use it in practicality
ruclips.net/video/MH_4aR9sj3c/видео.html
Amazing video man appreciate you
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent thank u
Me likey 👍 good job on the camera angles. You videos are the best
You are the best
Great video!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Blindside: Temporary move your mirror out further to see your trailer.
Then stop and adjust the mirror when you are about to get behind it.
I drive a hustler and I can say that I am very good at it but it surprise me how many drivers ask me to back up trailers for them because they don't know how. I used to do it but they can't even say thank you so I stop helping , let them strugle.
What do I do if I cannot do the hangman , but I still have to blind alley dock?
Take your time..stop often and get out and look. Or, you can roll down the passenger side window, set the brakes and go over and peek out the window a few times. Also you can temporarily move the wide angle bottom mirror outwards.
Can you do a video on docking and different docks? I sometimes struggle at some docks
Check out the other videos in my playlist.
@@AdvancedTruckBacking I definitely watch all your videos. I improve every day, just feels like everyone “gets it” and I feel like that slow horse bringing up the rear😂
@@candiceirwin9414 I hear ya, sister!!
Just keep practicing and watching both these guys' videos! Helps me tremendously!!
Is that 419?
I’m in my 3rd week of solo driving. Do you do a right left, all the way, when you go from A to B? Thanks for sharing your experience.
If you mean -do I turn as sharply as I can? Yes. Then straigten the wheel out until I turn to C and repeat. Hope that answers your question. Glad to help. Good Luck
I like the concept, thanks. Just something that confused me: You said at 1:25 that "Leg A runs parallel to the space." It's actually PERPENDICULAR to the space you eventually park in. Same thing at 2:52 . I understand that your travel path is parallel to an imaginary line of the fronts of all the trailers, but you are driving perpendicular to them, not parallel with them.
Yes you are correct. I meant the imaginary line of the front of all the trailers. Sorry for the confusion.
@@AdvancedTruckBacking I saw you used the word perpendicular (in the right context) in another video, so I knew you knew what you meant 🙂
Still not getting
Making it look easy. 🤨
First lol
Hey buddy! lol
Just gat my license 🪪 2 weeks ago and to be hones I’m afraid to start 😂😂😂😂😂