Backing issues

Having backing issues myself at cdl training. Gonna apply this when we get out to the yard.

 

It is all in the setup, in my opinion, If you set up properly, you can let the truck back to a point without turning the wheel, Notice I said to a point, Minor adjustments are needed after that. Funny thing is, when I have to back between 2 trucks, I have no problem but if I have say 4 open spaces around me, I'll be all kinds of crooked lol.
I saw a woman back into a spot with a sleeper, between 2 trucks, blind side and she got it in 1 shot. I been driving 17 years and still won't attempt that, So in essence, it's not the fact of being a woman, it is if you can handle the vehicle you are driving.
Happy trucking

 

Bought a steering knob, many many miles ago. Have the same one on my last 4 units. For me? Sure reduced the stress level. Mine is a small little black 8 ball. Pretty much wore out now, the 8 ball that is.
I can see the million milers plus chuckling this morning. Hey Guys I had to do something. Worked like training wheels for me. Just sayin.

 

Small movements, holding the bottom of steering wheel and moving hands in the direction I wanted the trailer to go with small corrections helped me do a solid off set backing today. Starting to make sense for me.