this is one of the best explained and demonstrated alley docking videos ever. Most beginners would have done the same thing as you explained by pulling up to the right to get straight but you broke it down very well. By pulling up to the left you can clearly see from your driver side rear view mirror now you can straight line back until you have your trailer tandems where you want it now catch it & put your tractor up under the trailer and straight line back...thanks
This video is genius!!! People should have to be exactly like you if they want to be a trainer. I went to a trucking school with about 6-7 instructors and all of them said, to pull the trailer over into the middle, drag to the right then left. The same thing when you over shoot your jack knife. Even when I got to my job the trainer there said the same thing! It's amazing how something so simple like this makes your life easier as a truck driver. Thank you sir!
I've noticed some instructors expect one to perform these maneuvers without proper instruction, they will tell you that you've executed the maneuver improperly but fail to advise of what you did wrong or how to correct it.
THANK YOU BROTHER! !, out of all the RUclips videos on ally docking and all the trainers nobody said those magic words" don't turn right" , you have really nailed it on this instructional video, thx man.
I want to thank you for this video I’ve watched a lot of backing videos this is the best one I’ve ever seen you explain in detail and you showed the lines with made all the difference in my world that’s to you I finally got it again thank you
No worries. Thank you guys. I will say this, to those who are actually going to school; Make it a point to practice, practice and practice some more. Don't leave a chance to practice for tomorrow. You as a driver, you will have to back in (alley dock), in most cases more than once a day. In some cases more than 5 or 10 times a day. So my advice is; get it down before you leave your school. OK Thanks and be safe.
wwwnetryder When you over shoot and need to pull up a few feet,do you keep the wheels turned to the left or do you straighten then out when doing your pull up?
Jason Chadd very good question: this is a (Yes and No) answer. It just depends on how tight your area is. If you have plenty of space in front of you to maneuver, straighten your tires and just pull forward a few feet. Then as you begin to reverse turn them all to the left to undo your ally dock. Now if you are in a tight spot with like 2ft or 3ft of space in front of you because of a wall or cars or what ever; yes keep your wheels turned to the left and pull up like 3-4 feet forward. Then turn your wheels to the right and continue to pull forward an additional 2-3 feet and Stop. At this point turn your wheels to the left (to undo your ally dock) and begin to reverse. THIS TIP HERE IS VERY USEFUL AND IT IS GENERALLY APPLIED WHEN IN A VERY TIGHT SPOT (NO SPACE IN THE FRONT TO DO MUCH MANEUVERING). Always try to be as close as you can to the left when setting up. This will help you have plenty of space in the front of the truck for you to do what ever you need. But some times their is very little to no room.
I have to say that the instructions on this video are excellent. Most schools don't teach you how to backup properly. The instruction of "not turning right" is excellent. New drivers should heed this advise. Thank you very much.
First day today, dedicated by myself. B U S Y and very crowed and tight dock. I pulled it off but was crapping my pants in front of these pros. I have to say though, I needed directions to the correct dock and a middle aged guy helped. I told him it was my first time and he smiled, fist bumped me and said welcome my friend! 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻 That made my day as I was terrified around all the pros. Thank you for this video Sir
What a brilliant tutorial, thanks for really nailing the typical problem of turning to the right and losing the view. Really great the way you demonstrate it several times. Thanks
Thanks for this. Very clear and simple explanation. I have always operated with the concept in mind of using the tractor to point the rear of the trailer where I want it. Like you said it always helps to use the entire length of the rig to sight the space. Good job !
This is great advice. Thanks for your vid! I'm a newbie fresh out of trucking school and went out to the port with my father in law to practice real time backing during after hours. I did the mistake that you showed, in another video you posted, where you aren't supposed to try alley docking from farther away. As much as my father in law tried explaining I wasn't quite getting it right. I was also trying to wiggle it in and went to the right. Thank you again for breaking it down step by step!
I was having problems with this particular maneuver but did a lot better today while in training, your video will help me to be consistent with the manuever, thanks , much appreciated.
Perfect tutorial!! Thank you Sir. I"m practicing as much as I can with my pickup and flatbed trailer before I head off to training, this video helped ALOT!!
I'm 3 months in..i am getting a lot better at backing up but I have been avoiding truck stops for my 10 hr break...this video really helps relieve some of the anxiety when parking between trucks
v griffith well don't avoid them. Just go in there and get yourself a spot if available. Just try not to pull in. That's very inconsiderate. The trailer sticks out so much it makes it that much harder for drivers to park, when they lack the experiance. But non the less. During the day or any time there is an empty lot somewhere or even abandoned warehouse, take 30 minutes and practice parking. I did that so many times when I started. It only made it easier and gave me confidence. So I know you can do it, just practice some more, and then practice even more. Believe me in less than 6 months you'll pull in anywhere and get that trailer in, no problem. Just get out and look until you know you got it down. (Hell I still get out and look on really really tight spots). It helps to gauge the distances and it will prevent an accident. Good luck and be safe out there. Keep rolling.
Keep on uploading them videos man good stuff. Appreciate you taking time and showing us rookie how to do it.. a lot of schools focus more on the test then on the actual driving.
Thank you so much for the video did my alley docking like a pro I had the concept down but you made the concept brilliant!!!!! With your explanation so yea...... never go right !!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Came across this video yesterday and I fell in love. How I wish you were my trainer. I'm currently in training and my trainer SUCKS in training, especially in backing. I've learnt backing through youtube, BUT you've made sense more than any video I've seen.
Dude, awesome video! I finished my B Double training yesterday and was in deep conversation with a trainer about this technique. It makes so much more sense. Of course, here in Australia, we are right hand drive, so we just don’t go LEFT 😉. The key is to always have the trailer in view of the driver window. 👍🏻👍🏻 great work.
God, You have solved the biggest problem I ever had. I was always going to right and couldn't fix my straight backing into the alley. Thank you Thank you.
Awesome, now the hard part begins. Putting in the miles and overcoming the parallels of the road. Just take your time and every pick-up and delivery will give you that much more experience. Be safe, get out & double check and keep rolling.
Thanks man, this helped alot. When I do this maneuver at my trucking school I tend to hug that left corner with the trailer and come in to the hole too close to the left side, to try to correct this I always pulled up a bit to the right but that left my trailer cocked to the left side that I was already too close to and I would snake my way in. lol I wouldve never thought to pull up a bit to the left (not the right) and that leaves the trailer cocked to the right and then I can easily push it in towards the middle of the hole. Also to correct my mistake I was pulling up too far, about 5-8ft, but like you said in this video you only have to pull up a little bit, maybe 2-4ft.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm in CDL school and yesterday I spent two hours trying to alley dock - but I keep running over the first cone. Gets very frustrating.
Thanks for the encouragement, I go in today to practice paying $100 per hour. doing two hours then retesting right afterwards. I got some insomnia going on so I've replayed your video to make sure it sticks! thanks again and drive safe brother
I failed my alley dock last week, the trainers are lazy and don't tell you not to go to the right! they just want more money (sage truck driving school)....anyways I feel more confident and understand what I was doing wrong. thanks brother for your time and I have to say most helpful alley docking video I've come acrossed!
Sorry to hear that Brian. You got to keep practicing. And keep doing it until you can say you got it down. once that is accomplished you can rest a sure that its one less worry for you. But keep practicing.
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I have been watching this for years , never got tired. Still watching. Thank you.
this is one of the best explained and demonstrated alley docking videos ever. Most beginners would have done the same thing as you explained by pulling up to the right to get straight but you broke it down very well. By pulling up to the left you can clearly see from your driver side rear view mirror now you can straight line back until you have your trailer tandems where you want it now catch it & put your tractor up under the trailer and straight line back...thanks
This video is genius!!! People should have to be exactly like you if they want to be a trainer. I went to a trucking school with about 6-7 instructors and all of them said, to pull the trailer over into the middle, drag to the right then left. The same thing when you over shoot your jack knife. Even when I got to my job the trainer there said the same thing! It's amazing how something so simple like this makes your life easier as a truck driver. Thank you sir!
You deserve a gold medal. Thanks for explaining what I was doing wrong! You're the best!
Thanks a lot, Im with my mentor now with Swift and he refuses to break down alley docking for me, this video has done more for me than anything
I've noticed some instructors expect one to perform these maneuvers without proper instruction, they will tell you that you've executed the maneuver improperly but fail to advise of what you did wrong or how to correct it.
Jarod Allred your mentor is a piece of shit .. they don’t want you to learn it quickly. Complain about him.
The main problems you working for Swift
Imagine someone getting paid to train but not explaining whats going on. Go straight to your boss and demand a useful trainer
I started with swift as well. I think I alley docked maybe once in 1 month at a truck stop.
THANK YOU BROTHER! !, out of all the RUclips videos on ally docking and all the trainers nobody said those magic words" don't turn right" , you have really nailed it on this instructional video, thx man.
Scott Houck you took the words right out of my mouth thank you for this video man
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I want to thank you for this video I’ve watched a lot of backing videos this is the best one I’ve ever seen you explain in detail and you showed the lines with made all the difference in my world that’s to you I finally got it again thank you
My favorite alley dock video of all time & I watched a lot of them 👍🏾
No worries. Thank you guys. I will say this, to those who are actually going to school; Make it a point to practice, practice and practice some more. Don't leave a chance to practice for tomorrow. You as a driver, you will have to back in (alley dock), in most cases more than once a day. In some cases more than 5 or 10 times a day. So my advice is; get it down before you leave your school. OK Thanks and be safe.
that was clearer than most! thanks!!!?
Thanks for tips much appreciated. 😊😊👍👍
wwwnetryder When you over shoot and need to pull up a few feet,do you keep the wheels turned to the left or do you straighten then out when doing your pull up?
Jason Chadd very good question: this is a (Yes and No) answer. It just depends on how tight your area is. If you have plenty of space in front of you to maneuver, straighten your tires and just pull forward a few feet. Then as you begin to reverse turn them all to the left to undo your ally dock.
Now if you are in a tight spot with like 2ft or 3ft of space in front of you because of a wall or cars or what ever; yes keep your wheels turned to the left and pull up like 3-4 feet forward. Then turn your wheels to the right and continue to pull forward an additional 2-3 feet and Stop.
At this point turn your wheels to the left (to undo your ally dock) and begin to reverse.
THIS TIP HERE IS VERY USEFUL AND IT IS GENERALLY APPLIED WHEN IN A VERY TIGHT SPOT (NO SPACE IN THE FRONT TO DO MUCH MANEUVERING).
Always try to be as close as you can to the left when setting up. This will help you have plenty of space in the front of the truck for you to do what ever you need. But some times their is very little to no room.
Thank you for answering my question.
I have to say that the instructions on this video are excellent. Most schools don't teach you how to backup properly. The instruction of "not turning right" is excellent. New drivers should heed this advise. Thank you very much.
First day today, dedicated by myself. B U S Y and very crowed and tight dock. I pulled it off but was crapping my pants in front of these pros. I have to say though, I needed directions to the correct dock and a middle aged guy helped. I told him it was my first time and he smiled, fist bumped me and said welcome my friend! 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻 That made my day as I was terrified around all the pros. Thank you for this video Sir
That was a concept I couldn't wrap my head around. This explanation was terrific. Thank you so much.
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What a brilliant tutorial, thanks for really nailing the typical problem of turning to the right and losing the view. Really great the way you demonstrate it several times. Thanks
we are all very grateful to you.your video has helped a lot of newbies like us.
Best tip I've seen on Alley docking. I won't forget this one.
the most important video about alley dock i watched in my life..thank you soo soo much brother
Thanks for this. Very clear and simple explanation. I have always operated with the concept in mind of using the tractor to point the rear of the trailer where I want it. Like you said it always helps to use the entire length of the rig to sight the space. Good job !
Helped me, I am a rookie and I pull to the right to correct my straight back. Now I see where I went wrong. Wonderful!!
THANKS, MAN..!! YOU EXPLAINED THAT BETTER THAN ANYONE I HAVE EVER SEEN..!!
Phenomenal instruction Sir!
Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Thanks Bud, you simplified it in my mind. I will be doing this exercise at my school this week. Thank you very much!
Thank you very,very, very much. This is the most comprehensive backing video l've ever seen.....
Really appreciate your backing advice. As I learn, I will definitely remember your direction! Thank you!
This is great advice. Thanks for your vid! I'm a newbie fresh out of trucking school and went out to the port with my father in law to practice real time backing during after hours. I did the mistake that you showed, in another video you posted, where you aren't supposed to try alley docking from farther away. As much as my father in law tried explaining I wasn't quite getting it right. I was also trying to wiggle it in and went to the right. Thank you again for breaking it down step by step!
No worries, just trying to help. be safe out there.
this is the best video I've seen on backing in a long time. Can't wait to get back in my truck to practice this technique. Thanks
I was having problems with this particular maneuver but did a lot better today while in training, your video will help me to be consistent with the manuever, thanks , much appreciated.
Perfect tutorial!! Thank you Sir. I"m practicing as much as I can with my pickup and flatbed trailer before I head off to training, this video helped ALOT!!
It's actually more difficult with a pickup and trailer . You'll see what I mean when you get it done
Thank you. That was very helpful. I start my skills test today, and watching put me at ease a little bit.
Truly appreciate it. You explained it so clearly. I failed my alley dock today. Now I know exactly what to do.
I'm 3 months in..i am getting a lot better at backing up but I have been avoiding truck stops for my 10 hr break...this video really helps relieve some of the anxiety when parking between trucks
v griffith well don't avoid them. Just go in there and get yourself a spot if available. Just try not to pull in. That's very inconsiderate. The trailer sticks out so much it makes it that much harder for drivers to park, when they lack the experiance. But non the less. During the day or any time there is an empty lot somewhere or even abandoned warehouse, take 30 minutes and practice parking. I did that so many times when I started. It only made it easier and gave me confidence. So I know you can do it, just practice some more, and then practice even more. Believe me in less than 6 months you'll pull in anywhere and get that trailer in, no problem. Just get out and look until you know you got it down. (Hell I still get out and look on really really tight spots). It helps to gauge the distances and it will prevent an accident. Good luck and be safe out there. Keep rolling.
So glad I found this damn video... Thank you my guy, love and respect
Keep on uploading them videos man good stuff. Appreciate you taking time and showing us rookie how to do it.. a lot of schools focus more on the test then on the actual driving.
Excellent advice. Thank you, this is really new for me and yet simple once its explained. Hat off to you!
Thank you so much for the video did my alley docking like a pro I had the concept down but you made the concept brilliant!!!!! With your explanation so yea...... never go right !!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for the CLEAR explanation... so many videos do not explain clearly!! You rock!
thank you for making this video not many drivers out there seem to know this simple trick when it comes to backing. awesome video.
Came across this video yesterday and I fell in love.
How I wish you were my trainer. I'm currently in training and my trainer SUCKS in training, especially in backing. I've learnt backing through youtube, BUT you've made sense more than any video I've seen.
That was great! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Was very helpful. God bless!
Wonderful explanation. it's more valuable then more school trainings. Thank you for your time.
Great video with good, clear explanations of a variety of common mistakes. Thanks!
Dude, awesome video! I finished my B Double training yesterday and was in deep conversation with a trainer about this technique. It makes so much more sense. Of course, here in Australia, we are right hand drive, so we just don’t go LEFT 😉. The key is to always have the trailer in view of the driver window. 👍🏻👍🏻 great work.
Your good Teacher! Explained it so Well. Thanks. That Really Helped
Thank you so much for making this video. This video definitely helps new drivers like myself. Thanks a lot..
I think you did a pretty good job of explaining this maneuver, Thanks for taking the time.
God, You have solved the biggest problem I ever had. I was always going to right and couldn't fix my straight backing into the alley.
Thank you Thank you.
best explained backing up video I've watch. thank you.
You are a great teacher, needed that
Very helpful video and tips, I like the way you teach, you are a good trainer
Thanks ! I just got my class A and in about 2 weeks I will be turned loose in a 53' . This is a tip I will certainly use !
Thanks man. That's informative and very well explained. Appreciate it.
Wow very detailed ! I will be starting TDS soon and this really helps. Thank you!
Thanks for the video and your explanation, it's very helpful to new drivers and students.
Great tips. you are a good teacher, very well explained
best video ever .i hope it will help me in my cdl practical next week . thanks
Thank you for the video sir! Very well explained super helpful! Thanks for the time u take to help a brother out!! :)
very well illustrated and very easy to understand the manoeuvres, big thanksto u
Hey bro I passed my cdl test because of your video I really appreciate you I learned so from your video
Awesome, now the hard part begins. Putting in the miles and overcoming the parallels of the road. Just take your time and every pick-up and delivery will give you that much more experience. Be safe, get out & double check and keep rolling.
All your video's are great thank you.
Thank you, you have explained very well. Great tips for beginer.
best instructional video ever...thank you so much !
good instruction never go to the right, thanks
Your a man ! I learned a lot from you. NO RIGHT. and your absolutely right about it that's the biggest mistake we learn in school. Thx man
You sir a professional, thanks for the video helped out alot blessings
Great lesson. Many folks can learn a lot from this video.
great video very helpful for new driver.God bless you and your family.
Thank you for your tips, it's very Helpful!
Thank god I found this video this was so helpful thank you so much for making this video you are the best
Thank you. I have a hard time parking 90°. Your video is very helpful. Good tips.
Thank you so much, been in trouble cause of nose of trailer several times, it's opposite of my thoughts, perfect example
thanks for your time and effort
That was awesome. Especially what to do so you don't go right and lose your line of sight. Thank you!
Great tips man, vital info for new drivers
Thank you so much for this video.. the issue you mention is exactly what I find myself doing a lot of times lol
Thank you, I wish my trainer was this concise. Luckily I can watch your video instead of trying to make sense of her instructions.
Thanks, it was quite clear and simple good lesson.
Thanks man, this helped alot. When I do this maneuver at my trucking school I tend to hug that left corner with the trailer and come in to the hole too close to the left side, to try to correct this I always pulled up a bit to the right but that left my trailer cocked to the left side that I was already too close to and I would snake my way in. lol I wouldve never thought to pull up a bit to the left (not the right) and that leaves the trailer cocked to the right and then I can easily push it in towards the middle of the hole. Also to correct my mistake I was pulling up too far, about 5-8ft, but like you said in this video you only have to pull up a little bit, maybe 2-4ft.
Great Video. Thank you very much !
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm in CDL school and yesterday I spent two hours trying to alley dock - but I keep running over the first cone. Gets very frustrating.
Thanks for the encouragement, I go in today to practice paying $100 per hour. doing two hours then retesting right afterwards. I got some insomnia going on so I've replayed your video to make sure it sticks! thanks again and drive safe brother
Good luck Brian,
once you get it down, you will be that much more ahead of the pack. People will be asking how do you do that so easy
Very informative video. Thanks for uploading.
This video is a good teaching. I learn a lot
Hey man you explain very nice I like it and understand my mistakes during back up
Thanks appreciated
Good video my man! it explains in more detail how to correct over shooting. Thanks!
Thank you very much. Very helpful information.
As a student that's awesome info!✔️
I really appreciate sir ,this video is highly helpful
I failed my alley dock last week, the trainers are lazy and don't tell you not to go to the right! they just want more money (sage truck driving school)....anyways I feel more confident and understand what I was doing wrong. thanks brother for your time and I have to say most helpful alley docking video I've come acrossed!
Sorry to hear that Brian. You got to keep practicing. And keep doing it until you can say you got it down. once that is accomplished you can rest a sure that its one less worry for you. But keep practicing.
Excellent explanation. Thanks.
Gracias por tus vídeos, saludos desde Chile
Thank you, this was so helpful.
thank you for this video man. great great great advice!!
Thanks, this was very helpful!
Thank you for this video help me alot !!
this guy backs like a pro! I love it!
Excellent instruction and great backing in . Best backing skills ever. You the GOAT. IN JESUS NAME WE PRAY AMEN.
I found your video very helpful thank you!!!
thanks. for your video helpme a lot .i use to backup to the right
Great video . Thank u.it will help me a lot.
thans man, your video is gonna help me a lot
Man, thank you a lot
.. you realy very helped me .
great tips and video , it help a lot , thank you ;)