ok so i have been running the dryvan game for a while and decided to hop over to flatbed.
what is the best technique for backing into a parking spot.
for me backing a flatbed is more difficult to park vs a dry van.
i know to use GOAL.
what is the best angle and approach?
flatbed parking
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Bacon10, Jan 21, 2018.
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If this is the case try to back slowly with a less sharp angle and not lurch the truck. Creating to sharp an angle will drag the front axle if you have a 10-2 spread. If you have a dump valve use it.
Try not to overcomplicate it. And don't hit anything. -
im pulling 53 foot east spread axle. no dump valve.
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Remember the effective tailswing on a 53 spread trailer is a lot longer than you may be used to. If you are backing into a spot, the trailer will pivot on the front inside set of tires. Measure from there across the trailer to the far rear corner is the tailswing. You need to get most of the turning you are gonna be doing done before you start pushing the trailer into the spot between the trucks on each side. All that tailswing can cause you hit the truck on your passenger side easier than you would expect.
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Pull through parking would be the best angle of approach, ya think?
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Flatbedders don't back up. Ever need a good laugh try watching one bump a dock
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I’m bad at parking. Takes me longer than dry vans. Longer than anyone. I keep my CB off because I don’t want to hear the ######## while I struggle...
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I had a gentlemen come up to me at Petro Rochelle one day asking me for backing tips. I later found out he pulled a 53 spread like myself... my best piece of advice for him?
Find that lonesome spot in the back, setup a straight line back, and put it dead center every time. No longer worry about being the super trucker in the front row, walk the extra 400 feet and never have another headache again.
In hindsight, I back at customers and job sites when the crane needs me in a certain spot. If I need to back blindside I'll open my sleeper door up and have a better viewing angle... other than that time and experience and some luck will help you out. Some days I can do it without thinking about it, other days I'll be lucky to put it center when I have 3-4 spots to work with....91B20H8, SAR, Keith Lindsay and 3 others Thank this.
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