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Backing up doubles

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Air Cooled, Jul 1, 2016.

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  1. Sep 1, 2016 #81
    Air Cooled

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    Right on. Yea seeing what that 4th axle is doing really helps out. I back straight with VERY minor adjustments until I see that 4th fall out of line with the rest. Once it does, I'll pull up a few feet to straighten it out and then continue. One step forward two steps back. It's really not too bad. I can usually get them a full truck length of almost 70 feet before I have to pull up. It's not pretty at the end but usually by that time I'm far enough back to pull off a u-turn around the stuff I was trying to clear. Practice, practice, practice. If it can go forward, it can go backwards right???
     
    Air Cooled, Sep 1, 2016
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  3. Sep 1, 2016 #82
    Snow Walker

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    I could maneuver a B train backing into a location but I never did get the grasp of an A train. Too many joints and the A train system trailers are different lengths. That's what screws up 95% of the drivers.
     
    Snow Walker, Sep 1, 2016
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    Air Cooled Thanks this.
  4. Sep 1, 2016 #83
    MACK E-6

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    Some dollies are also 8'6". All of our new ones are.
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2016 #84
    Air Cooled

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    Anyone know what I'm driving based on the video? It's not a B train or freight doubles with a dolly.
     
    Air Cooled, Sep 2, 2016
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