You Have No Idea How Hard It Was To Park This...

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[@centriccashew6473]

Why is your seat belt Orange? I don't think that standard.

[@druortiz1654]

Alex which Garmin GPS do you use??

[@chrisaskfotiy967]

@@centriccashew6473 Orange seatbelts are standard in the newer Freightliners. It allows the DOT folks to see you are wearing it.

[@amoghbasil]

Hi Alex excellent job with the backups with your truck I wanted to ask have you driven a double trailer truck I seen it where I live few times

[@devilshark8200]

I just want to say to people who complain about Alex when he's having a hard time parking: You don't realize we carry alot of pressure backing up a 53' trailer. It can be very stressful so stop picking on the kid, I'm coming up on my 38th year having a CDL, 7th year as 1/2 owner of a trucking company and I teach my drivers be patient. Alex is still under 2 years into trucking. Please cut him some slack All the truckers who agree please thumbs up! Big brain time, LOL!

[@trace1k478]

I don’t want to seem like I’m making fun of him but it is kind of scary to think there are a lot of drivers out there that are as nervous and untrained at backing as he is. I’ve been driving for two years as well, but there was an easier way than that. But I also delivered dollar general in a sleeper truck for 8 plus months too so.

[@johnradcliff9973]

@@trace1k478 I take my guys for 90 days they get paid and learn how I do it, my rookie is amazing he's been driving 7 months.

[@ModestoTalavera]

I like that he is always very careful and thinking safety.

[@aedryk]

@@trace1k478 Acting nervous and being nervous do not make him a bad driver. Being wreck-less (which usually comes from Overconfidence) makes a bad driver.

[@JohnsgreenKenwortht]

@@ModestoTalavera Alex was thinking? I knew I smelled smoke!

[@devilshark-ml7ff]

Alex, nice video of you on GP Transit 👍 I spoke to the geese, you're in for it next time!

[@MikeHart72]

I notice you often open your doors and remove the load straps early. I always wait until I’m positioned close to the dock before I open doors and remove anything securing the load. This eliminates the chance your load will shift and fall out. You can also see better without looking at the barn doors in the mirror

[@zach8969]

Yup I learned that the hard way when I was a rookie pulling a coka cola load, backed right over a pothole going in to a dock after taking my load locks out and spent well over an hour restacking a couple pallets, never made that mistake again lol.

[@johnradcliff9973]

@@zach8969 OOOPS!

[@bige6678]

Same

[@DoubleDsDeliveries]

It depends on how tight the dock spaces are sometimes it pays to do it early. Also I don't remove straps or load locks. The reciever can do that. Rather them mess up the load than me. But I deliver hazmat so...

[@smartass5599]

Open your doors , back in the receiver can undo your load locks or straps

[@arrowheadkennels]

You got it done. All that matters. Keep up the good work and keep up the positivity.

[@devilshark8200]

I'd hire the kid and put him in a 2024 Kenworth Next Gen T680

[@gotaylor4635]

You made it more harder going in the docks. You have room to make full circle.

[@justbecause1337]

Not enough room for that

[@younghenny6301]

There was definitely enough room

[@chrisaskfotiy967]

I have been driving since 84. There are still some docks that are challenging, and every now and then a day when you back decently into the easy ones. Good job!

[@devilshark8200]

After spending a month OTR with my cousin, I was hooked at 19 in November the day after my birthday I had my CDL. I got it in 85 now almost 38 years later I 1/2 own a small trucking company and am looking to retire in the near future. watch Alex's last video I put my story on there.

[@simonleiterman5770]

Alex you are an inspiration. People like me look up to you and I’m 17. I’m so proud of what you have become. Keep up the great work man ❤

[@bigrigtrucking4317]

Hats off to your patience, I've been there so much trying to figure backing out. It's never the same each time. Keep going strong

[@zak182006]

"hope they don't get in here, that would be a f****** disaster" LMAO

[@JohnsgreenKenwortht]

New video idea ALEX VS. THE GEESE!

[@gamingking5996]

Great job Alex you kept calm and made your plans on how to park in these hard loading dock areas and u made it happen! Keep up the great work and never give up!!!!

[@Koir0]

Alex just wanted to say I am going to school for my CDL and I am learning so much from watching you and others. You've really inspired me to get my CDL, sign on with a decent company after a year, and really give it my all to finance my perfect life.

[@nohandsignal]

do u know how much a cdl driver can make per month ??

[@Koir0]

@@nohandsignal After you get a year experience you can make 100k a year. Starting out you make about 50k a year. So just around 4k a month.

[@nohandsignal]

@@Koir0 thank you so much for the kind reply

[@devilshark8200]

Hey Alex, have ever tried to drive with 2- 26 foot trailers before? My partner does them with his Peterbuilt. I have tried them and I absolutely hate them! Trust me you'd never want that kind of stress. I'm going to start flatbeds if I can get contracts.

[@Anthony-iq4lf]

Lmao no he hasn’t, I wouldn’t want him to if he’s worried about the cameras. Can see why Variant had no issue letting him go.

[@johnradcliff9973]

@@Anthony-iq4lf Dude, I'm a veteran trucker and we don't always get the perfect buildings to back into so please stop picking on the kid. I'm asking nicely please.

[@Jasper-dp8hy]

Look at all the tire tracks on the grass and you can see what the other drivers do!

[@yolandalcheek462]

I have you ever tried backing a 18 wheeler before? Trust me it's hard. It's nothing like backing a car.

[@SeanShank87]

Hey Alex, I just recently discovered your videos because I am about to start getting my cdl and hopefully become a trucker myself. I really love the videos. Never thought I in my life time would have had an interest in trucking at all but the more I look into it the more I appreciate it hoping to get it within the next couple years or the end of this year.

[@markstack2309]

I was wrong and apologize about the tandems

[@johnradcliff9973]

Damn Alex you didn't block your number I read it

[@normanbooth8317]

Thank you Alex,love your videos,I live in the UK & look forward to seeing your videos, I watch the other videos several times,really entertaining

[@chillwill405]

Your doing great kid I remembered when I started excited and having fun as well as cautious. I was 25 when I got my class A's. Always remember when in doubt get out and look never make the assumption. I'm 34 now still trucking I learned from my mistakes and other drivers use that as your to and trust me those lessons will get you out of jams. Don't over think but calculate your moves. In my line of thinking truck driving is like chess you gotta play your moves ahead of the board/road. But anyways you got my support bro welcome to the long haul enjoy your adventures I still enjoy mines.

[@devilshark8200]

dam you were old got mine at 20 it's been almost 38 years for me and the two guys that drive for me were also 20!

[@jt_dolla_signs]

I probably would’ve made a u-turn to the right, go straight until the last second and then make that right

[@guybuddyman838]

Good run man. 🎉

[@josephburch9816]

I watch some of others videos on my 10 hr and absolutely Alex is the most positive one I've seen....most are complaining or making fun of other drivers and talking crap on them.....I get stuck on this kids videos 😂...Thanks Alex.....And for other experience drivers ...If you see another driver struggling or in need of just some advice ..put your video camera down and quit trying to get views off there mistakes and lend a hand...That's what my dad would say if he was still here driving as he was a true through and through gear slapper 😂...safe travels Alex and all truckers!

[@stevenfordham7510]

Just passed my cdl road test and got my liscense. Now onto finding a good starter company

[@aedryk]

did you send yourself to school? If so, were there recruiters that visited and offered positions?

[@stevenfordham7510]

@@aedryk yes I put my self threw school. I talked with a few recruiters that came to the school.. but currently waiting on a few call backs of a couple of companies I found

[@aedryk]

@@stevenfordham7510 Cool man. Did the recruiters offer to reimburse your tuition? Does having your CDL first get you better cpm starting than using paid cdl from a company?

[@stevenfordham7510]

@@aedryk most companies offer tuition reimbursement but the cpm is the same. Most companies do offer the paid training with another driver for 3-4 weeks. But there is no contract holding me to a company in that time I'm there

[@aedryk]

@@stevenfordham7510 That is what i thought. what a shame about the cpm.. I'm looking to do the same as you. Maybe I can get something with more home time right away if I'm lucky. Good luck in the search and drive safe.

[@TruckingWithClint]

I would have spun around the other way and sight side backed it in myself. I've been driving over 11 years. As long as you get in the door safely that's all that matters

[@colton5729]

Been watching your videos for a minute now, love your content! Always looking forward to new uploads! Hopefully I’ll see you on the road sometime!

[@Muchjoy..]

Good job Alex..

[@wrbk19]

My first solo load was exactly like this dock. I had to go back into the dock next to the wall. It took me 45mins lol.

[@lj3865]

Aye that 2nd truck did that tho 🔥

[@Boneless469]

4:51 oh oh oh oh oh oh lol

[@tomhawk8240]

Gotta always think outside the Box!👏👏👏👍

[@Gaps2Naps]

As a truck driver myself. I would have done the same thing the guy who came in after you did. He made it look easy.

[@pattys294]

😂 Great Video!!! Good job!

[@DJESCOPET]

Alex you keep posting , ima keep watching !!

[@DoubleDsDeliveries]

Was there any way to back all the way down next to the building and then continue backing to the dock?

[@dustyc324]

I've never been good at backing a trailer, but I really want to try a Semi and 53 foot box. I feel like if you can do that one, you can do any trailer. I also want to drive one uphill with a really heavy load and max out one of those powerhouse engines. I couldn't do it daily though, I seriously wouldn't be able to stay awake. If I sit for more than 2 hours I'm gonna be asleep. Even in my car I stop about every hour and a half 2 hours, I start getting drowsy.

[@darrellpillow1595]

What gps model do you have and has it been accurate?

[@the_jarmel]

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE ✌️ HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY....

[@terrynicoll5443]

You too.😀

[@brad_Ca]

I live near Grand Prairie, it’s cool you’ll be in the area. 👍

[@Plant_Traced]

You know @Driving With Dave now drives for that OnLine Trucking that you were with in this video!

[@yolandalcheek462]

Alex, you are doing a great job! Keep grinding ❤️

[@SweetJesus16]

You should get a drone and hover it over the truck when parking that way you have a 360 degree camera and it would be awesome to see the truck from bird’s eye view

[@uc95nu51]

Take your time. Don't ever rush it. Stay calm and patient. If you have to wait for other drivers to pull out, just wait. Better to wait than do damage to property.

[@vcozma66]

Why do you remove the load straps?

[@Otownsteve]

Alex do you have a TV in your cab or do you only use a laptop for entertainment?

[@ranger70]

Good job Alex

[@jonathansparks3386]

We’re you in Louisville Kentucky the week ending March 2023?? I passed a GP truck heading east on I-264 Watterson Expy

[@indiwinky]

9:45 When you can't do a maneuver and a veteran comes up and says "hold my beer"

[@perolovbrenegard9106]

There’s a lot of backseat drivers among the viewers…..

[@JohnsgreenKenwortht]

no kidding!

[@alexhowley9834]

What are your paychecks looking like with gp?

[@edgarmendez8505]

Or you could've just done a u turn and back from your side. Looks like enough room. GE Louisville Kentucky

[@Houndini]

Alex in about 2 to 3 more years you will zip that trailer in there so fast without even thinking about it. It's called seat time experience. More time you back into tight spot more experience you will get. Look on the Brite side you not driving a stretched long nose Pete.

[@noahwolf8555]

Dave and Alex in one video!!

[@IFlyMileHigh]

Hey Alex, thought I saw you today March 7th by Eau Claire, WI going East Bound on 94. That you?

[@SycaShow]

That’s such an easy turn haha start challenging your self g

[@TVMAN4LIFEHOMIES]

He had a red truck now bule Lol

[@anthonylagunas6737]

How did you get a orange Schneider strap?

[@ksaylor83]

I never thought I'd watch a 20 minute video of someone parking a truck lol 😆

[@michaelevans1588]

dang backing up is always a bummer lm retired thank goodness

[@kcher]

I appreciate how hard being on patrol is… I could never do trucking. It is crazy out there. Stay safe. I love your content. Keep it up!

[@ayoyoretro5731]

that was funny how you were telling him to wait and you would given him some space and then he just knocks out like it was nothing lol you could tell he has been there before lol

[@stephenhalifax7186]

Cool good job dude

[@marksellinger3736]

Wow! A-hole and a bleeped expletive! Alex....you are an EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER NOW! And great job on the glass delivery. Those loads can be funny. So little (volume) used in the trailer but so danged heavy! Safe travels! And as the weather continues to improve and more and more people on the road, I look forward to more salty frustrations from you! JK HAHA!!

[@alanderrington2708]

A 5 minute walk to get a plan and make it safe makes easier day in the end. I had a stop that I had to start in the road and back up into dock for it was made for straight trucks.

[@okwhatdidyoudo]

Hey Alex!! Some tips that I picked up on the way. If able Always carry a jug of rain x wiper fluid and use that as the washer fluid not that concentrate shop stuff. Always carry extra everything including triangles, gloves, vests, food and fluids (truck and yours), bucket and trash bags, TP, ( I'll just say hope it never happens but,things break sometimes not in the best of places).- Stay safe remember late load is always better than no load, your in charge of your own safety.

[@erichawkins5525]

If you’re a new driver, don’t watch or listen to this for a few more years.

[@sdkerby]

A truck driver, who can't make sense of a simple map of a drop and hook location, somehow manages to drive across the country to make deliveries. The world today is very different than when I started driving.

[@deesanders4428]

Good Morning, Alex🤗…While I love going on Truck trips with you, I have to watch videos with CC. I know you are a safe driver, but, the sounds from the turn signals…While in a parking lot, are too much😲…Wishing You Safe travels…Much Love & Respect, Cincinnati, OHIO 🇺🇸

[@robchambers2182]

You did great Alex!!

[@jackoneil4164]

Our magazine guys used to wait quite a while for the trucks to back into the dock. The street was okay, but not with cars parked. So our boss just went ahead and bought the land acrros the street, and leveled the old decreped building. Went from 20 - 30 min of parking, to under 5 minutes.

[@ElTisock]

I was like that when I started driving but you do have a lot of space to make a u turn left tu right and yes I type this before watching the guy tell you what I had in mind

[@smartass5599]

Are you in Memphis Arkansas?

[@nicholasbergvik2910]

You Got Skills Alex;)

[@devilshark8200]

[@salomereyes8500]

🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚🚛🚛🚛🚛

[@andrewoldacre1683]

Get it done

[@Dylanton906]

Hey Alex or anyone familiar with garmin what model gps is that

[@Boneless469]

nice vid

[@reecebuckles4468]

You can tell how tricky this dock is by all the tires marks and tracks through the grass. This place obviously gives people fits.

[@ngabotuyishime7075]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 got love this guy man

[@Kay-ki7qs]

At least they did an awesome job loading that trailer! Whoever they had load that glass in the trailer knows what they were doing by spreading that load across the axels!😊

[@ps5gaymer]

I did trucking for a couple months. Backing is not east at all

[@johnsantorawluszki715]

Remember when you are limited space to slide tandems to change pivot point

[@joelsolis765]

Hi Alex. Love you ❤️

[@charlesray2351]

What is that number on your truck 32074 that you are always blurring out?

[@TruckinWithJesus]

It's his truck #. Every driver has their own.he did it so people wouldn't recognize him out and about

[@AZVIDS]

What if 🤔that was Riding with Dave in the OnLine semi…..

[@constantinrusu7494]

Greetings from Romania, I follow you with great love, have good travels 🙋

[@justinschoenrock]

Alex I would invest in a cb. Most people won't say anything about wrecks, but some do could save you some time.

[@jimv77]

So he didn't blur the numbers this time at 0:10 so what do those numbers mean and why does he usually blur them?

[@figjam420]

It's the unit number probably company rule or doesn't want people finding him and bug him while he's working is my guess

[@KingJaymo2k11]

Only number I see is his truck number

[@devilshark8200]

@@KingJaymo2k11 I emailed him about keeping them covered, but oh well?

[@sweetness2689]

You mind showing some of your pay statements,? Considering going to gp just want to make sure it's worth it

[@michaelbragg6655]

I’d start on the far left side & curve in then shoot straight up as far as you can & use the same idea just less turning

[@salestruckerguide5885]

Hello! What is the best way to contact you regarding advertising about cool app for truckers?

[@wes5163]

Go back and blur out your truck number at the beginning of the video. Just fyi

[@eduardomaldonado5436]

Hey look where I'm at in Grand Prairie I live here

[@RiverRatWA57]

That's one thing that I never transported, Glass, eggs once, never glass, plus we had no wood in the floor of our trailers to nail to. Never wore my seatbelt while docking or parking.....🤔🤔🤔

[@johndodi]

Only a Swift driver would put on a seatbelt when parking 5:38

[@jujujones2501]

Lol US Xpress does it too

[@RiverRatWA57]

Mine would come off first thing...

[@jujujones2501]

@@RiverRatWA57 indeed

[@dustyc324]

Guy is on camera in front of the world, and his boss.

[@DoubleDsDeliveries]

Also I would let them remove the straps or I wouldn't remove them until I was just about st the dock. That's a lot of back and forth that could knock over the glass. Just saying.

[@rwodka21]

All the people talking crap about him backing up is amazing. Do you really come here just to talk down to him. Were you the best when you started? I highly doubt it.

[@ajones7628]

Well said Rich!!

[@Ntxchaelieok]

Hi have a good day😁

[@JStankXPlays]

Maybe its wrong but i always take off my seatbelt when parking so i can see better over my shoulder

[@hiramrosajr8231]

You made that so much harder

[@markstack2309]

Why did you slide tandems to the back and unstrap the load until you were in the dock or at least lined up. Your truck is cute small but cute . I go to dock with much less room with a 354 inch wheel base tractor with a 53 ft trailer be careful and safe

[@jacobravenwood7968]

Inexperience And over cautious. If he keeps his vlogging Channel going for at least another year or two people will be able to watch the progression you'll be able to look back at his earliest videos and see a completely different person behind the wheel my brother says now he wishes he had recorded his first four years of truck driving so he could show his family the progression

[@nathan4919]

Be careful with those geese man, a pack in the road I drove through slowly one looked at me with his wings out squawked and stuck it's tongue out at me like "try me bro".

[@devilshark8200]

stop flirting with geese