24yr Old Struggles To Park a Semi Truck - (FOR 1HR)

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[@MalonLabe1776]

How long are you out at a time with GP?

[@nickbeckham14]

I truly hate places like that bro I get some of those from time to time and it's stupid, that tree and curb need to not be there especially if they know drivers need that room

[@Creativetruths]

Good work! And much respect for the fact that you show the real struggles and that it’s not always easy. Bravo! Not everyone is confident enough in themselves to show these types of much needed videos! (For future truck drivers) ;)

[@stevepackard8542]

He makes a lot of money on KZbin!

[@Hdrk3080]

Part of this job is knowing how to adjust to different situations, if that means jumping a curb then that’s what you do. Don’t over panic , that just makes it difficult

[@96Cubs]

Good job Alex I give you mad respect for posting the whole process of backing up and showing your mistakes, and how you overcome them. Especially since most KZbinrs just cut to the part when they got it in perfectly. In our line of work we gotta make some sketchy decisions but as long as you and the truck are safe you all good👍🏽

[@scottthomas118]

The branches survived, the trees survived, the fence and post survived - all is good! You did it, you are great. Thanks for the smiles, chuckles and suspense.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

You panic too much running over curb is normal in places like this

[@Houndini]

Correct

[@jusblaze2015]

That’s what I said I drive in the city the five boroughs that Parking spot looks easy compared to the tight spots I’ve had to deal with Alex needs to start practicing more in tighter spots so he won’t be so nervous.

[@thomasjimenez3427]

Facts bro he needs To stop playing goody to shoes and start being a truck driver

[@tubevideoguy762]

​@@jusblaze2015Im a driver of the big rigs myself and often admit to others that my backing talent aint very great (probably bottom 40% of truckers if I had to estimate) BUT does that worry or alarm me at all ever? Nope because I've never destroyed anything during a back in and I refuse to stress if it takes me longer to complete the task than better backing truckers😁

[@thomasjimenez3427]

@@OTRVic. lmao 🤣

[@chrisreeves9820]

Great job on navigating that backing maneuver. Some places make it much to difficult for trucks to back up.

[@Bravo6GoingDark210]

Places like this are buildings that were built in early times when it was only recieveing cabovers and 48 footers not OTR sleeper trucks with a 53, no shame my guy you did well!

[@eddiecintron3417]

Just want to add...that this video is awesome and true to what we deal with..great job at keeping ur composure. 🤙🏼

[@Gabriel-hu3ep]

Watching you made me feel so much better..i panic when i back into places like this. I appreciate your love for the curb..lol..keep truckin driver.

[@thugnificent863]

I wonder how one of those self driving trucks would handle this 😆

[@Cheryl-wx8ty]

I'd love to see that.

[@harold1901]

Self driving won't. Going to be drivers available at location where they will take over and deliver and take it back.

[@B3n85_]

@@harold1901 Programmers say we are at least 50 years from that anyway so not our problem.

[@anthonylagunas6737]

Self driving trucks will have driver in them.

[@Commy01]

Right now, they won't. At the end of the day, though, it is just trigonometry; and computers are just math given form.

[@jacksonsparrow8865]

I feel like you dont need to fully reset the truck every time you mess up, just pull up a bit and go at it again

[@davidhoward5687]

Alex you had that back on point until that guy told you to run the curb over, I would have made the same decision to 90 that into the dock. One thing that has always helped me when doing a 90 and will always go exactly where you want it to is to pull your trailer past the spot you want to go into but only pull past it about the width of a trailer (not the length) and just cut it like you normally would for a 90 and it will go into the spot every time. I no longer do 45 degree backs because doing it this way you will get into the spot so easily. Trust me when I tell you this because I run a dollar tree account that requires these kinds of backs on a daily basis.

[@Diablita_PR]

You doing Great Alex , We all Struggle even the Veterans! The important thing is that you made it ! Keep the great Job ! 🚛

[@ruska0110]

Good work! With the bungees you hook the chain then hook it under the trailer near the tires.. there are areas where it’ll hook to that creates tension, just for temporary securement. Those yellow things are Jack stands 😊 be careful or you’ll be covered in 5th wheel grease

[@tomroberts8066]

Also like to add, to not be afraid to ask for a better dock assignment or for their Trailer Jockies to dock it for you. I noticed that just a couple of docks down would be an easy pull up into parking lot for a straight back in. It was insane for them to give you that dock position with your long haul, long nose cab setup. It's one thing if that's their ONLY dock but worth a try to get a better setup by simply asking nicely for them to provide a better, faster dock position or solution. Good for you to get it docked safely and not try and hurriedly force the trailer back and end up damaging something.

[@marksmith7896]

Well done Alex. Your patience paid off.

[@SanMario95]

one thing I learned is to pay attention to your surroundings and I dont mean GOAL. I mean look for signs that tires have worn out a certain area. The curb in front of you looked like the grass had been killed from other drivers having to jump the curb also. It might not be pretty but you're not the first to jump it and probably not the last. You did well for a sleeper with a 53 footer

[@johnmoran3754]

Really enjoy your videos Alex. I am a supply boat captain in the Gulf of Mexico oilfield. I really enjoy you sharing your day to day work routine and struggles. Thank you again Alex.

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

You have an awesome job. I'll have to put that on my bucketlist to go boating in the ocean

[@johnmoran3754]

Thank you Alex. Your doing a great job brother. Keep on trucking.

[@youcanthide004]

MADDD RESPECT / Well done keeping your emotions in check and exercising patience. Your way ahead of the game for a 24 year old!!

[@CamioneroblW]

You see this is how everyone in the trucking industry should be. Help each other. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ElTisock]

Is always worse when there is people out there telling you what to do just say I got this and ignore them

[@NasonVSRG]

2:00 - here it might be useful to see if there's a type of carabiner that could work to keep the latch in place! that way you dont have to worry about the chain coming off.

[@cupcake5751]

Great job Alex! By just looking at the area via video, I think I would have u turned in the parking lot a back across the street

[@williamburbage5774]

Hey Alex! I was riding along with you in my comfy armchair! This was a real tough backing job, but you kept your cool! 😎 I need a nap! See ya! Bill Retired NYPD

[@rmeshr3657]

You can definitely see where others have went up on the curb across the street to get in. You let the trees and jacks and curb influence your decision making. Find an empty lot and practice. Anyone can do a straight back or basic 45

[@Bigtime55]

Slide tandems to back, pull into lot across street, east back in.🤦‍♂️should have been in that door in 5 minutes.

[@ChristopherTohill]

Plenty of places where you have to go over curbs to get into a spot. NYC for one. But I’ve even delivered to small shops in Texas where you had no choice.

[@dennishafer9924]

Stop telling yourself you going wrong, GOAL GET OUT AND LOOK for yourself how close you are.

[@ulissesnavarro8858]

I remember when I first started driving too, lol 😂 sometimes it's not the size it's the angle that counts!! 😂

[@rockeerockey6941]

He sure grunts a lot when backing 😂

[@scottied67]

The driver's seat is really a sybian

[@rockeerockey6941]

@@scottied67 A what?

[@zamp6969]

He should know by now what that low transmission air warning is. It’s normal when backing and pulling forward into tight spots in some trucks. But good job never the less 👍🏼

[@COSTLYEDITS]

This guy shouldn’t be driving a truck. It’s not meant for everyone

[@truckingwithcrete]

That's how we become pros my friend. Good job

[@jerrybohringer4894]

The time you get that trailer in there. It will be time for a 10 hour break.

[@cryrienacryho]

u learn over the yrs . keep Trucking

[@josephdonaldson7790]

I run a day cab on a 48 most days in a downtown setting. one of the biggest things I was taught in school and otj training is your set up determines the ease of the back. When you was first riding by the dock you should’ve almost drove straight into the white truck and dove across the street and back to about the steer axle of the white truck this would’ve angled your trailer a lot better into the dock and keeping your cab away from the sidewalk giving you room to get straight for a straight line back. Hope this helps boss

[@rhinocaspillo6697]

He said “appointment at 10, I’ll be in the dock by 12 noon”! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! Keep trucking brother! Be safe and be blessed!❤️

[@stevenbell5224]

Need to learn the technique of starting far away and angling the wheel slightly then straighten it. There is a way to back in tighter spots like this.

[@javalonto7188]

Next time try backing in the other way. Blinside. It looks like you had more space in the front right.

[@NightRunner55]

This guy sounds like a younger Ray Romano.

[@Tyronewiggums1]

I personally would have done a blind side, you had a lot more room that way. But hey. This is the future of trucking. Safety vest on. GoPro running. And no idea how to drive an automatic truck

[@scottied67]

When you're so bad at trucking, you burn an automatic clutch....

[@andyjay4442]

@@scottied67LOL!!!

[@andyjay4442]

It’s all about content, views, comments and likes!

[@Tyronewiggums1]

@@scottied67 right, I can’t believe this guy exists and is inspiring people

[@rockeerockey6941]

The yellow trailer jacks weren't in your way😮

[@blast4me589]

Great job, you had a whole audience at some point and you didn’t even flinch!

[@ivan0idea]

Are Banksmen a thing in the US? Here in the UK most companies ban reversing without one… Banksman; operative trained to direct vehicle movement on or around site. often called traffic marshals.

[@eddiecintron3417]

I'm a newbie myself and just asking. Could it had been easier to do a blindside backing? More space on the other side when Alex pulled out of the parking lot.

[@brianjirish]

True, but it's also a whole other world (view) once you're backing in blind side. Things dont appear that easy. 😂

[@craigdarby9533]

Agree. Pull into the lot across the street and blindside at an angle into the dock.

[@eddiecintron3417]

@@craigdarby9533 my thoughts exactly. It would have been a basic offset backing maneuver. I hope no one takes offense to our thoughts on this. Many ways to get the job done.

[@Trash_Streams]

i avoid blindside at all costs lol

[@guybuddyman838]

@@craigdarby9533exactly

[@ps5gaymer]

I will never understand why warehouses are built like this. Truckers are always getting screwed man.

[@viralexotics8031]

I don’t care what anybody have to say about you, Alex you’re a good guy

[@RemoGutierrez1]

Perseverance pays off! 💯

[@pooya.89]

you REALLY should practice backing body 😄

[@pattys294]

Forget this place man!! Lol You did it! Good job!!

[@bdzcalpubg8926]

I saw four good opportunities u had your trailer right all u had to do was turn your wheel right and pulled up then follow through if your front tire hit the curb a little bit that would have been fine without touching the grass but you finally did it great video

[@jacobocaj5778]

Lol this is so painful to watch f the curb

[@Trash_Streams]

i’m taking my cdl road test later today, wish me luck boys

[@SLABBURNA901]

If that damn guy wasn’t sitting right there in that other truck you could create more space if you could have rode the curb all he had too do was back up and let you use the curb he’s the true JACK WAGON

[@kennethspencer5863]

why did,nt you slide your tandems all the way to the front until you get lined up straight then slide them back to the back.

[@danieltavizon1584]

Dude you really struggle with that I'm done 😂😂.

[@toothlesskid1996]

There’s no way it took you one hour to pack your truck up 😂😂

[@robmcguckin7605]

Imagine if he was driving a 1985 Peterbuilt?

[@Colin_In_VK]

You should get a magnet made with your youtube address on it and stick on the back of your trailer or 1 for each door on the prime mover(if your allowed to).

[@johnnycray4427]

This guy makes the funniest sounds 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@jerrybohringer4894]

Looks like you're having a fun day. Welcome to trucking.

[@tonytapia4809]

That’s your transmission is overheating. Just put neutral and rev engine. To kool it down. Turn on all ac.

[@ChristopherTohill]

Also, why didn’t you slide your tandems all the way forward? That would have helped. Always go in shorter in tight spots.

[@JimSeward92]

Question for any truck drivers. After two years of full time driving, is it really this big of a struggle to park?

[@robmcguckin7605]

He drives a Toyota Prius when he's not working. Does this help answer your question?

[@gytis1230]

Its crazy Alex to park trailer like that they should do something about it you are too good driver to park trailer in place like this respect

[@antonescobar954]

take your time dont be in rush

[@garykennedy526]

Why do you have such a hard time backing? You need someone to show you how to do it

[@MikeHart72]

I’m a long time driver, long enough that I’m now retired. There are some docks that if aren’t used to will give you trouble. The guys using this dock daily can most likely do it in 5 minutes because they know the tricks

[@garykennedy526]

@@MikeHart72 I’ve been driving since 1985. I’ll be 65 tomorrow. No dock no harder than this one should take an hour. Alex needs someone to show him how to do it.

[@WOww-uy5qs]

Your a lil dramatic but your also a good driver bro you just need that confidence. If you gotta hit the curb gone ahead!! Good video

[@seanrodriguez4112]

Was dramatic when getting grease on his hands when moving the yellow dollies💀

[@Jasoos_Jasonda]

Drivers have also hit that chain link fence too, looks like…

[@jesusresto11]

You gonna have to call Jay for some backing advice, my friend 😊 but you did good after all 👏👍

[@PennyRenee]

Absolutely ridiculous companies should refuse shippers with docks like this! Lol Alex you remind me of myself with your grunting, mumbling tune 😂 Alex you are hilarious when you mentioned getting in there at 12 noon

[@richardcasey4439]

That looks real challenging

[@snaprifice]

Hang in there man! Deffo was a nasty door to get, all i have to say is beat those curbs like they owe you money! Lol.

[@milesstamps7394]

Take as long as you have to, don’t hit anything or tear anything up if you can help it. The curb wouldn’t be my concern though

[@jamesnorris4188]

Why don't they have the yard dog park these trailers when it's this tight?

[@joewojcik258]

Could have just blindsided in, more room with the entrance to the parking lot across the street. Just a thought

[@BW-kv9wj]

You’re a good driver.

[@Sipppers]

use the curb man, im sure youve been to plenty of spots and seen curbs missing, gotta do what you gotta do, they will understand. not in trucking school anymore you can hit curbs haha. dont overthink, dont over panic, the cars around you understand your a huge piece of equipment, backing that shit up is not easy.

[@troyr5598]

wonder if any other truckers back in from the opposite direction and blind side it

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

WoW !! Dedication Alex, Great job getting it done and I agree that place sucks for parking in the dock 😲🙏🌟✌

[@hardparked4936]

This was a great video! You are actually quite funny under pressure. FYI, I would have jumped that front curb a long time ago. 😂

[@ezeikelnewton9107]

Why didn't you just blindside back, follow by an offsets to the left. There is a parking lot in front of dock to the right.

[@JasonsYoutubeVideos]

When did you switch to gp transco? I've been watching your short videos since you were with CFI & tye other company.

[@jaythompson3674]

Great job buddy!

[@user-uh9lg9wg1d]

Hey Alex, in your recent delivery to Cintas video posted on Tictoc… why were the straps not against the freight? Having straps 2 ft away doesn’t do much to secure the load ????

[@carstuff4u942]

This should be a standard test to get your CDL....

[@johnwagner4027]

Hello Alex's I just discovered your channel a few days ago I have really enjoyed your videos so far keep up the good work and stay safe and take care 😊😊😊😊🚛🚛🚛🚛

[@jacenbacon5033]

Places like that should not be allowed to use 53' trailers unless they have full-time yard dogs and otr drivers drop in a yard nearby.

[@l.ls.8890]

You would think after decades of trucks with doors they do not make the trailer clip with a push down release like a D-Ring.

[@Adam_Gray]

As my California surfer buddy would say; "Narly parking dude" But honestly, the last thing any truck driver wants to be known by is "Trailer Puller". "if it ain't tight, it ain't right"

[@jbmueller1847]

You made that harder then it was.

[@alanna6621]

Anyone know who is hiring? Just got my CDL-No experience - need training. I have contacted several companies and they don’t have trainers available now

[@ManiMald]

this man gotta have the worst route to the worst docks on earth. how has he not left this company yet holy sht

[@johnstroer347]

My guy just latch the 2nd link of the chain on the doors.

[@reesiemula]

Man you did all that struggling cause you didn’t wanna hit the curb?!?!? 🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewtaliaferro]

A curb is a curb. Don’t panic about it

[@craigdarby9533]

Blindsiding may have been better in this case. You could've used the lot across the street.

[@snaprifice]

Some places are really bitchy about borrowing space. In circumstances like that I like to ask the customer if that would be an issue or not, the path of least resistance is always best but sometimes you just have to work with what you've got.

[@justindiaz9925]

You are so baddd! Lmao 😂 I can’t believe you still be struggling this hard! 💀

[@WALMART_DRIVER_GONZO]

That’s a Gatorade place in Dallas. I’ve backed in there

[@WALMART_DRIVER_GONZO]

They gave you the most difficult door there 😂 the ones on the far left are a lot easier

[@EnRouteJ]

Keep the door’s closed until you get more lined up, it helps tremendously, also get back end close to have space in front to turn

[@bradleyjohnson2273]

No way then you’re too enclosed to even open them

[@EnRouteJ]

@@bradleyjohnson2273 just move the truck over a little if anything or turn the truck. Been doing this for almost 6 years and works for me