Alley Dock W/ Short Back-Ups : Part 1

Not for everyone - Every 5 to 10 feet, I stopped and if need made an adjustment to the trailer. Always had the left - Used the Right to Keep it on time going into the Alley.

[@paulware5408]

I believe on KZbin you did the best at explaining backing now I feel like ima pass my test..100

[@mattbone8698]

This is a GREAT VIDEO! Last time I messed up on my set up and hit the boundary line but this time I’m gonna get it in Jesus name! All Glory to God. Thanks Trucker Steve for your extremely informative videos. Keep helping us man

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for your kind words ❤

[@wanderingfido]

Jesus [should always] take the wheel! 😂

[@aboeh5483]

Excellent tutorial. In training now and this made things mich clearer for me.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@aboeh5483 Thank you 🙏

[@SleepyDirtBike-xz6yv]

I was taught to make a complete L then left to swing it around. Your way of teaching/explaining this is wayyyyyy better!!!!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

All depends how close you are to the dock or alley. Maybe I will do one this weekend.

[@yahyajama591]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructorcan you just teach me how to do 45 and 90 degree I will pay you just two weeks teacher I have cdl A class but I’m not good duck parking

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@yahyajama591 Sorry I cannot do training. No longer an instructor- work for a private trucking company. Where are you located? There are trainers in most states who will do one on one training. Do a google search.

[@yahyajama591]

⁠@@truckerstevecdlinstructorI located Virginia state teacher

[@yahyajama591]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructori located Virginia state

[@orangesnowday]

The tail swing on the blindside always scares me. Been doing this over 7 years and i take it serious everytime

[@danrogers1457]

Thanks Trucker Steve, this is a common sense real look and steer it in way that I can understand. Much better than most school taught mechanical robot hope and poke test failures if sheer luck is not with you.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@danrogers1457 thank you for your kind words. 🙏. May you be successful in your CDL journey.

[@Grandmastapotts]

I oversteer soo much and this helped me understand what it looks like when I do at certain angles and what it means to “ chase the trailer” when it gets away from you. My dad and trainer kept saying “ chase the trailer” and i did NOT know when or why i should be doing it. This was a great video. Out of all the videos i watched your made me understand the concept of backing

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you so much for your comments. I am sure you have viewed the alley dock videos. The more you practice this , the better you will get.

[@shannonroberson5363]

Ok. I think I understand more. Thursday is test day. I have tomorrow to practice. Going to implement your teachings. Wish me luck😊

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@shannonroberson5363 may you be successful.

[@bryann3389]

How’d you do????

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@bryann3389 Doing great 👍. Hopefully you are also doing well

[@jameshorsoo4289]

Good explanations

[@Jpg17288]

I feel like if I can't demonstrate the concept correctly or master my setup. It will be a lot of unnecessary corrections. Thanks for this video Mr. Steve. I finally see what my issues are on the alley dock. I have been hitting n missing on the range everyday. But, having patience is the key needed on my end. I appreciate you! &Thanks again

[@amberpace4016]

Steve I just found your teachings let me say I been driving for 8 months I am using your technique from here on out..your the best teacher and you can hear the compassion you have for us newbies., can you do a 45 degree angle video if you have not already done so.. 😊😊😊

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Hopefully soon on the 45 degree but that like the offset. So when we alley dock, the driver may be at a 45 degree angle when backing into the dock. Thank you for your kind words. This week we have rain but I plan to do more backing videos. ASAP

[@daniellima2973]

Tomorrow I’m driving a 48 foot trailer for local deliveries. I’m freaking out but I’ll stay calm

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

You will learn fast! Be safe- think safely - know your surroundings.

[@craigslistrro709]

Thanks steve!.. great video. You sound like a great instructor...patient and knowledgeable...

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@craigslistrro709 thank you 🙏 for visiting my channel. Please share with as many as possible. I have a love for trucking and teaching.

[@adamadam1234ful]

Video has helped me. I’m going for my CDL’s in June thanks

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

When I got out of the Driver Seat, the TRAILER was at a 45 Degree Angle - the rear of the trailer was pointing to the ALLEY.

[@Dunken_Donut]

Thank you Steve! I've been trying to figure out how to do pull-ups without going too far forward. This really helped!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for your comment. Glad 🙂 it was helpful.

[@aiceisoasis]

Thank you so much! You are awesome!! You are the goat of trainers! This the video i needed! It finally all came together! I did this today and it worked! I will keep trying this method til i get better! Thanks for the gems!! 😊😊😊

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

The Goat ? Please keep me updated on your progress. Become a part of the trailer- you are its brain- you control it’s movements. Pass your CDL test.

[@aiceisoasis]

​@@truckerstevecdlinstructoryes the goat hands down! Goat stands for the greatest of all time! Yes sir you definitely help new drivers learn the techniques to back a trailer!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@aiceisoasis once again, Thank you 🙏

[@inhumer2029]

Thats the instructor who's talking about .bravoooo is the same for 90 degrees blind side.

[@mrlazaro91]

Bro thank you so much !!!! 💪💯

[@melbertserdan8134]

Well.done mate.

[@martinharris5107]

Always have some really great info for us

[@freddiemac327]

I love it every time I can accomplish this maneuver without pulling up. Going nice and slow and making a lot of small adjustments. I alley dock 4 times a shift so I get a lot of practice.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Some Students are testing next week and are still having problems with the Alley Dock. This is not for everyone but going slow with small backs and using the Right to keep the trailer on time into the Alley.

[@freddiemac327]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor All of the students just need to relax and don't pressure themselves. Go slow, be careful and use the options available to get it done. You are an amazing teacher. The students are lucky to have you.

[@aiceisoasis]

This is the best video ever! 🎉😊🎉🎉❤

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for your kind words 😅

[@mzeeasage7426]

Hell, yeah, that’s real good. That video was good.

[@Iamfolarin]

My school didnt teach backing. Im watching yo learn how to do it

[@Jeziahwilson]

😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@CAdrivergirl]

Excellent thank u!

[@khaliahm3886]

Can u please do a blind side backing video? I just discovered your channel and i would really love to see you do a instructional video about blind side backing

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Will try to do in the coming weeks. 👍

[@khaliahm3886]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor thank u

[@Long_life2024]

Very good video thank you so much for helping really appreciate it that god bless you ❤️👍

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Have you joined my Facebook group: CDL Students training Tips.

[@Morethanhauling21]

Man I wish I could practice this much nats didn’t train us on alley dock at all now I can’t get a gig

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Many of my students at NATS did work on Alley docking ( not all )

[@ricardomacaldo4437]

Mannn….you have to many engine light on your dust board!!! That’s why I don’t like Volvo, also hard to diagnose when there’s a problem 😂

[@eyecyallcnme3197]

Man I'm confused, in school they told me the only time I would make a right turn, is at the very beginning when I'm getting my trailer in the angle, I thought turning right would move you away from the cone on the left. When I did my test I was in a stuck position where I couldn't figure out how to move my tires away from the cone on the left, so I turned the wheel to the right and the tires moved away from the cone, from there I was able to get my truck lined up..but in this video you made a few Right turns and that brought you closer to the cone 😵‍💫.. I need help understanding how turning the steering wheel to the right brings you closer to the cone vs taking you away from the cone. In class I made my first initial hard right, then straight wheel, hard left was the rest of the maneuvers until I got stuck

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@eyecyallcnme3197 90 degree alley dock. First move is your setup - Steering wheel to the Right. Back up a short distance. Next - steering wheel back to back straight and back up about 10 feet Now it’s time to Think 🤔 Where is the trailer heading? You are the Boss of the Trailer - you must make the correct decisions with your steering wheel to control the trailer movement. ( I like to be close to the left cone ) Practice and practice until your motor skills kicks 🦵 in.

[@toroboy010]

Very good

[@N55Koby]

its a shame that they dont require you to alley dock during your cdl test anymore in california at least. i passed my cdl test and i now struggle with this due to not being taught in school

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@N55Koby you are correct. Many good CDL schools will teach this anyway. Hopefully you have a good trainer on your job. Be safe - G . O . A . L

[@VampWrldBaby]

Which part of the back are you looking at that’s going away from the cone

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

The lower left rear trailer wall. Also paying attention to left tires on the trailer. Please view the many alley docking videos and hopefully you will learn the concept. Best to you on your journey.

[@JeffChristman-s2g]

It's called overstearing

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Yes , many CDL Students oversteer. This video may be of help - slow down! I teach my students not to oversteer and be in control of the trailer. CDL students are not all trained in the same manner.

[@19deltascout43]

real americans drive kennys and petes. dont forget your flip flops!

[@wanderingfido]

Steve, what about b-doubles?

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Please explain? Backing 2 trailers into an alley or dock?

[@wanderingfido]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor dock is probably easier. Is it true that a forward serpentine has to be inverted and four turns instead of three?

[@immortalhour3888]

It’s better to hung your driver side then pull up straighten it up that be 1 maybe 2 pull-ups of most in truck stops they going be cursing you out doing it this way no offense 😂

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Always a 45 degree or straight line back is best. This video is for those who must take a CDL test for alley Dock or have no choice but to do a 90 degree back. Thank you for your comment. No offense taken.

[@shahzadjattshahzad891]

Hello sir

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

A BIG HI to you.

[@martinharris5107]

Well I'm back now

[@martinharris5107]

Hey gud evening I've been out for a little while

[@jasonadrienlizotte5466]

Well man that not the right way you have to much room man. I never teach that way you give them a parking lot to do a 90 degrees backing most of the time you don't have that extra place I teach my guy to back in the wood road where you don't have that room and I have some ditch and soft spot the trailer juste fit inside that small road so sorry but you need to show them the reality as well man

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@jasonadrienlizotte5466 I show my students every angle on how to back a trailer . This video is for students who are having issues or keep falling the 90 degree alley dock. If the student is proficient in their 90 degrees backing skills- then this video is not for them. Thank you for sharing your opinion.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

What you are saying, would make a great video. What truck drivers may experience on the job.