Tips for 90 degree backing?

Jack and chase the trailer. Try not to get crazy angles between the tractor and the trailer. Its hard to envision as a newbie, but it feels good turning the wheel all the way right, then all the way left. Makes you feel like a driver. But small wheel movements is best.

 

I pull up to get my angle before I start backing up,but there's cars parked in no parking zones so I can't get the optimum position.From the loading dock to the curb in a straight line is about 51 ft,subtract a 48 ft trailer.........It's impossible but when I'm backed in,it cuts off the exit from a parking lot,and then people want to get out.i can see nice shiny bracelets in my future !! AAAHHHHHH

 

I too have used this method"
Not sure if it helps getting the trailer where you want it!
But it sure makes you feel better!

 

Trying out eds method next time I deliver to Pendleton penitentiary.

XD

 

Phew!!..i thought i was the only one that screamed that..found myself doing that often on a 90 blindside

 

Don't care if I have to pull forward a time or two. As long as I get the trailer where I need it without damaging anything.

 

Cab horizontal with ur original set up position. U basically want to make a backwards "S"