how important is backing?

Anyone know if I'll have to learn to downshift/brake?

 

I just started hauling fracking sand. I've never backed up so much in my life!!! It seems like all we do is back, and we back into some of the craziest positions and tightest spaces I've ever seen! The good news is that there is always a truck pusher or spotter to help you. You learn to trust these guys because it always seems we're backing on the blind side! I've had some trouble, as I was way out of practice (and not the best backer to begin with). I'm learning. It just takes a lot of practice. Backing isn't something you can learn from a book or by watching a video... GOAL= Get Out And Look!!! Better to look than hit something!!!

 

Other issue us getting stuck in the dirt when your at 80k pounds.