Backing

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  1. nanadriver

    nanadriver Bobtail Member

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    Dont worry about anyone else, take the time you need. I team with my husband and a month ago he was backing into a dock and taking his time because it was a very tight spot with a cement wall next to it and three boxes had shifted, causing them to be laying by the trailer back doors so he didnt want to make any sudden moves causing them to fall out. Because he was moving slow, the dock worker asked me "where did this guy get his CDL?" I told him "the same place I did, do you have yours?" When he said no, I told him "then shut up and unload our trailer." I think he got the point. Good luck in the future!
     
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  2. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    I'm 54 and look 24 (okay, 34?) and run Ohio only, anymore. Babyfaced (or fat faced as my wife says) as well~! Be happy to see ya out here man!!!!
     
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    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Armchair quarterback nanadriver. Now get back to work bud. :D
     
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  4. Woodchuck88

    Woodchuck88 Medium Load Member

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    I will do my best. When my fellow truckers see me,I ask that you have patience. You will know when it's me because I look like I'm 12 and running solo.
     
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    Driver Eight Light Load Member

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    If you were a football player, I'd say you have great fundamentals and instincts for success. Seriously, don't ever change. Time will make you feel more confident though.

    One tip, watch where your tandems are going instead of the back of the trailer so much. Pick a spot on the ground well in front of the parking space where your tandems need to be in order to roll safely into the parking space. Just when they begin to get in position, start bending that trailer in. When I began doing it like this, it all fell into place.
     
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  6. Highway_Executive

    Highway_Executive Light Load Member

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    https://www.thetruckersreport.com/t...ur-truck-to-another-driver-to-back-up.434288/


    Please go watch this video........I think you might find it very helpful. Just came out today.
     
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    tmb0507 Medium Load Member

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    I've been driving 4 years I back up fine at shippers and yards and such but at a truck stop im terrified of backing between 2 trucks always scared im going to hit someone almost have a anxiety attack I feel like lol
     
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  8. Mike2633

    Mike2633 Road Train Member

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    A few weeks ago I had to go down into Key Towers and it doesn't happen every day, but my left leg was shaking really really good on that one. It's a little bit of a tricky back in, although not the worst one we have, we have worse.
     
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    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    See, @Woodchuck88 .... the quivers still happen. (Isn't he amazing, tho, @Mike2633 ?? ... Heck you've only got a couple years on him. This guy has potential, methinks!)
     
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    HL Drvr Light Load Member

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    Just don't start backing in a spot when I'm trying to get out.

    I don't have the time.

    LoL
     
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    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    The average Jane / Joe would WAIT til you were outta your spot, before they encroached it; should that be the one they wanted, LoLoL..... ;)
     
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