Thank you to all the experienced drivers willing to help!

Good on you taking your time. It's not a race. All that matters is getting into the hole without hitting anything. Speed will come with practice.

When I was OTR, I would fairly often get out of the truck and go help another driver who was struggling to back into a spot, especially one of the last available middle ones in a tight or poorly laid out truck stop. I'm pretty good at backing, but every once in a while, someone would help me as well.

There is plenty to be cynical about out on the road (and much of it is even warranted) but at the end of the day it's only us fellow drivers out here looking out for one another.

Stay safe, driver.

 

I read that as "Facebook Drivers" initially

They tend to stay in their cabs and film rather than help.

 

Lmao ...me too.

 

Be sure to remember the help. Be sure to pay it forward.

Luck in battle.

 

Just a word of caution: unless that "ground guide" is a truck driver, I'd be careful and not trust him too much... dock workers don't always understand the geometry behind backing, and they often overlook clearance issues, trailer swing, etc. Just sayin'...

 

Do remember to get a clear set of hand signals going. You are still 100% responsible.

And don’t ever be in a rush, or feel pressured.

Always stop immediately if you lose sight of your spotter. They will move when you stop till your eyes are locked again.

 

Good to see a new Driver with a great attitude. Best of wishes.