How To Blindside Parallel Park a Tractor Trailer

This video demonstrates the Commercial Drivers License requirements for tractor trailer blind side parallel parking. Mooney CDL Training videos cover pre-trip inspection, backing and driving skills identical to what you would learn at a truck driver school.

[@billbradley2480]

I remember being tested on blind side parallel parking a Semi 25 years ago in Truck Driving School. I had a hard time doing it. I told the instructor “I don’t expect to be parallel parking a semi on the job”. I was correct! 25 years Truck Driving at 3 different employers I never once have needed to Parallel Park.

[@someguyfromtheinternet5102]

Idk.... i parallel parked blindside 4 times already. And its usually at rest areas.

[@admin5448]

in europe, you will do it a lot since you can open your trailer on the side (curtainsider)

[@christians.8354]

I have.

[@Trokero956]

Rest areas when there’s no spots

[@christopheryanoski6899]

I've heard from various recruiters that stop at my school that every now and then (I think PFG goes all the time) to NYC. Lots of parallel parking.

[@loadedtruckerondaroad]

Thank you for the video! I retested today, after viewing this video several times, I have successfully passed my skills test and road test! I am on my way to the DMV tomorrow to pick up my Class A driver's license! Thanks!

[@franciscoaviles2759]

Sharon Browner great job i failed my parallel today aaaah!

[@lashaunharts9318]

Sharon Browner. Congratulations girl i didn't pass my parallel parking

[@mauriceporter8770]

you are very beautiful....

[@MrCraig-lx6qh]

Sharon Browner congrats

[@lashaunharts9318]

Sharon Browner o finally passed i got my cdl 3 weeks ago all that hard work i got it girl

[@CountrysLife]

My school had an acronym to help remember the order of the steering. Lionel (left) Ritchie (right) Sings (straight) Really (right) Loud (left) It's funny which made it easy to remember on this and crossovers. Great video!

[@williamwebster9565]

This would be for blind side. Do they have one for driver's side p.p.?

[@CountrysLife]

@@williamwebster9565 no. We just did the blind. But just reverse it I'd say

[@williamwebster9565]

@@CountrysLife I have my CDL test in two weeks. I'm good on straight line, offset, and parallel, but I'm struggling on 90 degree alley dock. Any suggestions or recommendations?

[@STEVEOfromSAN.FERNANDOca]

Thank you for that. I love lionel now😂

[@alexdunham2910]

I just passed my skills test... 4th try... got blind side parallel... just shows you dont ever give up..

[@chickmooney1240]

Way to make work! Good luck with your driving career .

[@sikorik9964]

Good job driver.

[@R-BURQUENO]

Watch, a year later and you'll be able to that truck ANYWHERE YOU WANT!

[@miastrong151]

My plan is to go to a good driving school and pay upfront. If I fail the first time, I will go learn at Swift. I hear they give licenses to everyone.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

Fantastic!

[@itsjustafad]

Finally, I can shoot for the difficult parking on American Truck Simulator.

[@pilotmanpaul]

You have no idea how blindside parking is the most hardest thing I've done with my Peterbilt 379 and 53ft Utility 3000R. I literally stop. Go to Third person, then think, then jump back in. I get anxious, go back to third person, check how far I am and man its so tedious. Never in my life did I think I have to look for real life trucking tutorials to get it done. XD

[@Exeaxity]

I HAVE MY CDL A TEST TOMORROW HOPEFULLY I PASS

[@tymospoelman8175]

Erik delgado and you pass?? I hope so

[@Exeaxity]

Tymo Spoelman I DID PASS USE A PULL UP BUT U GET 2 free

[@tymospoelman8175]

Erik delgado nice good for u

[@Bigboyfamily32]

Congratulations to everyone who passed and driving trucks I will be joining y’all soon. Safe trips to my brothers and sisters

[@IA-py9by]

Passed my CDL today 🙌 thanks for the video!

[@britchristian9798]

I passed my road test today. Thanks to this video it helped me out so much to figure out what I was doing wrong lol. Even thou I was going to a school for it but my instructors were lazy to say the least

[@dtimbs84]

Well done. That was about as perfect as a blind side parallel park can get

[@1cornergh651]

I was the most dorm and Useless student in my class.I faced a lot of difficulties understanding the tractor and the trailer when backing because I had no idea about tracks before I got into CDL school.I seems to understand the theory side but always get confused when I get behind the wheel.I will back and the trailer will be at the next door of the coffee sellers lodge lol I will hit every curb I back across and Dey will re have to set all the curbs back.with the help of this video and other videos on KZbin.I became the best student.I pass my final test straight up ,my pre trip was 87% I did my offset and parallel backing one time without pulling up or dropping down my tractor to go look.I only use my mirrors passed my test without pulling up in both the Parallel backing and offset,thanks to this video.u it helped me a lot and I got my CDL a month ago.don’t give my brothers and sisters.If I was able to do it,den u can do it.

[@amybailey7774]

Thank you for this encouragement I failed my offset and 90 degree Saturday 3-9-24 I’m going in today and practice for retest Friday

[@cesarprado6457]

Thanks for the encouragement, im currently taking driving classes and thats how i feel that i wont be able to do it, but your words really helped 🙏🙌

[@1cornergh651]

@amybailey7774 I hope u finally made it out

[@Evman95]

No joke. I have such a high respect for truck drivers. The work they do is exceedingly intense.

[@joyackerman8148]

i dont even have plans to get a class a. i've never even been in a semi. this is just interesting

[@LiamsMusic78]

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[@Panini_Paul]

Is class a the american truck driver licence? What are the other licences letters/names?

[@sakkim371]

@@Panini_Paul W

[@weejohnbb]

@@Panini_Paul South Carolina's, Class A - Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 pounds. If you have a Class A CDL, you may drive a three-wheel vehicle, but not a two-wheel motorcycle with a side car. Class B - Any single unit vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more or any vehicle like that towing a vehicle that does not weigh more than 10,000 pounds. If you have a Class B CDL, you may drive a three-wheel vehicle, but not a two-wheel motorcycle with a side car. Class C - Any single vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, that are not Class A or B vehicles, but can carry 16 or more people (including the driver), or have a hazmat placard. If you have a Class C CDL, you may drive a three-wheel vehicle, but not a two-wheel motorcycle with a side car. Class D - Car Class E - Non-commercial single unit vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) more than 26,000 pounds. Examples of Class E vehicles include trucks and motor homes (recreational vehicles/RVs). Class F - Non-commercial combination vehicles with a GVW more than 26,000 pounds. Class F vehicles are the same as Class E vehicles plus a towed trailer or vehicle. Class G - Moped Class M - Motorcycle

[@everdream741]

I think your next plan is waiting for the next attack on titan episode .

[@KingDrekon]

After 6+ years since watching trucking videos this finally shows up in my recommendations.

[@phettumbling9863]

Video is short, but very helpful and informative. Thank you very much for sharing this truck maneuvering video. Appreciated.

[@mrsunshine9948]

This is actually the BEST Vid on parallel parking I had ever SEEN! and it also used so few words! WHat 3 sentences,,,You guys Rock~!

[@djtjpain]

How to Blindside Parallel Park a Trailer: 1. Move on to the next rest area/truck stop 2. Repeat until you find a spot you can pull forward into.

[@elespirituviajero1602]

Just Perfect!! 👍 Thank you!! On a perfect time I just getting ready for my CDL license..

[@JonnyH123]

Had to figure this out after being on the road for some time. Similar to blind siding into docks with other trucks next to you. Lots of pull ups and some goals. ✌️

[@InclinaProduction]

You rookies, let me tell you this. You will never encounter a situation so perfect like this to park a rig!

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

Adolfo_Franco I’m no trucker and even I know that 😂

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

Gappie Al Kebabi I’m not an engineer yet. Trucks have fascinated me for years and that’s why I said that.

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

Gappie Al Kebabi I can drive model trains pretty well, thanks I guess?

[@chefcomtechmike6303]

So true man I sometimes struggle to park that Nissan caravan. Parallel parking is never easy. ESPECIALLY ON YOUR BLIND SIDE 🙄

[@andresvanpelt4582]

@@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast you will find it, at the driving course to pass the test

[@mr.butterworth4216]

The drone cameras offering a birds eye view being used more these days make the demonstrations very easy to follow.

[@Arneisha84]

Thank you for this video. I’m having a rough time parallel parking in school

[@tiffanyjackson9314]

Thank you. Very much. One of the Best Explained Maneuver Videos I've seen.

[@BekhaIkramov]

Thank you I passed my road test today in red hook Brooklyn ny .

[@ItzDrPlow]

wow i took mine in long island. you da man for doing it in red hook

[@luisziles]

imperialsnyc did u pass? I am going tomorrow at hicksville

[@kevro5967]

Parallel parking is not on the CDL test in Florida. Glad this video exists so I can see it done up close. Thanks. 👍

[@SteadyEddie1983]

Looking to get my CDL A and found this to be very informative. Thank you!

[@lucianogonzalez2056]

Thanks your videos helped me out a lot to pass my skills test last week 👍👍👍

[@shanequakeitt0624]

Sharon I swear parallel parking and offset is kicking my butt. I got straight line backing I just cant seem to master the other two skills. It's a bit discouraging I must say but I'm trying my best. this video is perfect. Congratulations to you.

[@IfEyeDie]

Did you pass eventually?

[@upvoter8163]

Did you pass or move on to something new? No shame in deciding it's not for you

[@mikewill5882]

I did so much better after watching this video. Being able to see him turn the wheel helped a lot.

[@rickcelik8888]

As the owner of a logistics company, I understand the skill and time needed to get these things into their spots.. what annoys me is when the general public have an annoyed impatient look on their face while the truck driver is doing his / her job. Lovely videos!

[@Ryan_Carder]

Went through New Jersey, and you've gotta take up the whole road both ways to be able to make some of those turns in a 53 foot sleeper. Some lady rolled by and called me a jackass. They can all starve, go homeless, run around naked, and walk whereever they need to go if they're annoyed by trucks

[@dubbyu4286]

It's annoying but screw them. Us truckers got a job to do.

[@catnipasmr]

no denying this right here. I be tempted to tell them to try and get their asses in this 80,000 truck and move it themselves

[@sisi11122]

Chris Mooney! The best! Thank you pal!

[@ugoshow1]

If I can do this, I feel a RIC FLAIR moment when I get out the truck....WOOOO!!!!

[@bolognawilson3252]

Wwoooooo!

[@user-rc7gu5bt2o]

Thanks again for this video I just got my cdl

[@abdulrazaksalifu5797]

Thanks for this video it was very helpful and I passed the test after I failed.This video did the trick.

[@gabrielmontano203]

I test it 3 weeks been struggling a little with this one . im gonna try out this method tomorrow on the range 👍

[@mikemo7509]

Ok let's try it with DOUBLES only few old school drivers could back .. great driver info skills keep sharing the knowledge!!!

[@santanaabathingape9329]

You made it look so easy 🙌

[@gabrielmontano203]

Thanks for posting this video i passed my state exam yesterday because of this video. I was struggling there for a minute i started sweati g but that 3 seco d thing worked for me gob bless thanks.

[@paulseale8409]

Way to go Sharon!! Be a safe driver.

[@thatmichiganguy]

This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@izzcarrasco]

Awesome video i am currently ind cdl school this helps big time.

[@Phoenix1008]

Thank you for making this video...it was very helpful👍👍

[@simbastv9502]

This video reminds me 22 years ago when I was at a truck driving school in Lexington, KY 👍

[@ancientindian3961]

Awesome thanks you guys God bless

[@Farrell0208]

Hardest part for me of the CDL test. My advice is when your practicing this before the actual test, try to find a place market you line up with and use that as the point to start turning. So find one point to start turning the trailer in, and then a second point to counter steer the trailer into the box. Once your in the box it's easy from there.

[@ernestocastaneda1335]

Good Job man! That was sweet! Did that like clock work!

[@jayhouston21]

This video is Life Thank youuuuuu

[@Nathecatt]

The video and narrator are saying/doing two different things at one point. Makes it confusing to follow.

[@richardbarker6615]

Nathecat He said turn the wheel clockwise but turned counter-clockwise instead

[@bkpalos]

Correct. But watching just the truck helps.

[@nelsonmendivil3914]

Richard Barker yes !

[@guerguistoyanov137]

So,the old rule "Pay attention to what I'm doing and NOT to I'm saying " is still applied!?😂👍

[@306jah]

You right he confessed me when he said turn clockwise when he turn counter clockwise

[@Dat803Dreadhead]

Simple short n I understood everything that was said 👍🏽

[@luisvidales6837]

Thanks for your advice

[@GY9944]

Thats so satisfying to watch

[@jsalyards1689]

Anyone else notice the truck is a Kenworth, but the inside clips of the driver have him turning the steering wheel of a Peterbilt.

[@donovanlovato2369]

And close to the end when he says clockwise he turns counterclockwise

[@unknownorigin632]

@@donovanlovato2369 I noticed that too! I kelp rewinding it too make sure... I got a test in a few days so I was looking for pointers because Blind Side parallel parking is my weakness... idk to follow what he say or what he did or just find a better video lol

[@BloodOath]

I’m just starting never driven truck before I can tell by watching videos and just. Learning as much as I can I could tell the rig was a kenworth the wheel has the Peterbilt logo on it haha

[@unknownorigin632]

I PASSED my test! I messed up Every time while I was practicing! Come test time I Aced it!! This video is what helped a LOT!!

[@Estronguista]

Thankfully in my stata NJ this wasn't required

[@mr.wookladysweetteejackson8684]

Thank you for the video getting ready to take my road test

[@youchris67]

I was shocked by how good I got at parallel parking the 18-wheelers of my CDL school. I went from never had even driven a stick shift car--to being able to play out manual double clutching Eaton-Fuller truck trainies like a Stradivarius violin. However, my parallel parking sucked for weeks in school, but after studying how trucks move with my die cast 1/50 scale semi-truck and trailer on my kitchen table, I was able to put those visualization into action--which at last made me an expert at parallel parking 53' foot trailers in just 2.5 minutes, where it had been taking me 15-minutes! LOL!

[@kb5019]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing 😀

[@dustyroads5753]

I actually had to do this when I took my class A CDL test. nailed it 😏

[@wilfredocarracelas7351]

Now go drive with Swift 😆

[@kayokayo2520]

Good job doo your best 👍 we got this

[@BuddaGheeski]

@@wilfredocarracelas7351 That's where im headed in a few weeks, just left crst can't do team driving

[@reymartinez2722]

Same here

[@supreme.deevlogs1949]

@@wilfredocarracelas7351 😂😂💀

[@JoseDiaz-ij6ix]

Simplemente! Thanks you! Sr… Excelente!👏👏👏👌🇻🇪🇺🇸

[@HassaanALal]

Video: *Parks a huge truck perfectly* Me: *fails simple reverse test*

[@wisdom9195]

Mannnn, I'm about to start my CDL school, so exciting! I'm gonna buy my mom a house as soon as I'm banking lol 😆 🌈

[@someguyfromtheinternet5102]

Thats what im trying to do with my mom. I already bought the land. Now i gotta get the house built.

[@veeme3083]

Yes you will just keep going

[@duMaurier15]

are you going to treat your boyfriends to some nice dresses? or are you the one who wears the dress?

[@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures]

Have done this several times over the last almost 30 years of driving. Most of the time you don't need it but you never know. Especially with parking becoming a premium nowadays. One time as a Household Goods Mover, had to parallel park in front of the customer's house in between 2 cars with a light pole on the curbside of the trailer. The customer said if I didn't see it I wouldn't believe it! Had to have a spotter behind the trailer because could not see the car behind me

[@specialt3701]

Smooooth af man. I've been driving trucks similar to yours as long as I could reach the pedals and I still can't pull it off that Smooooth

[@yitznewton]

I train school bus drivers. When you do it dozens of times you get used to it lol... But nobody parallel parks these vehicles in real life

[@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS]

really like your videos very professional

[@PhotonTheta]

beautifully done!

[@sebastianstoner9255]

Thankyou! This is a Good presentation

[@Fsoto.08]

Passed my test today 🙌🏻

[@5444067]

Once you see it done it’s very simple I guess it’s all about backing straight and you’ll finally get it!!! Had a hard time doing it but finally was able to get it done!!!

[@frederickbartholomew6290]

Wow the best video I've seen 👏🏾

[@anthonymanning2451]

Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@spaghetti9845]

had to do this today to get my CDL. It's not as difficult as it looks, but damn is it nerve racking to be graded on. I did the same maneuver on my offset, it just gave me a hell of a lot more time to straight back

[@paulmorley1225]

offset and parallel are essentially the same thing, but one maneuver has a LOT less room to do it in.

[@spaghetti9845]

@@paulmorley1225 had to parallel at a rest area not long ago. They at the school laughed and said we would never have to do it. Having not done it for a couple years was sketch considering it wasn't just running over cones if you f*cked up. Prob got out and checked at least 4 times. (also used to pulling doubles) 53' was a once every 6 month thing if that, so it was kind of scary. Rather take time to check and look than piss someone off by backing into their rig...

[@Rbajist]

Thank you for this video

[@raidersnation3832]

That was one of my skill test I needed to do 5 years ago. I passed it on my first try🙏🏼.

[@clintmmartin]

The 3rd turn he says clockwise when the driver is really turning counter-clockwise.

[@jemstone7946]

good eye I seen that.

[@edwardxyz4223]

Same saw that I was like wtf 🤨

[@lindaromero8946]

Damm ok not the only one that saw that 😳

[@unseenessential5009]

You're right i observed the same thing. Sometimes you have to go in the truck and familiarise yourself until you get it right

[@yitznewton]

The driver in the cab is turning counter, but that's wrong, the truck is turning clockwise. The narrator also seems to mix up tractor vs. trailer when he's describing wheels passing into the box.

[@Buggen-Out-Yo]

Tried it failed, passed pre trip, straight back and offset did good on. Had to much angle on trailer my 3rd attempt I got it in but was to late by then. I know truck drivers and they say “ 30 years of driving truck they never parallel park”. I guess something those politicians and regulators might think up to make something more difficult

[@mr.butterworth4216]

No Outlet - Makes for a good party trick anyway, ha!

[@superfly4137]

And they cry about shortage of truck drivers. Ya think?

[@furiousfuryan]

Silicon valley is hard at work making truckers obsolete anyway.

[@Streetrocker28]

In Europe in cities you definitly wind up doing these manoeuvres more when you look for quick parking spot to get Some shuteye , it’s always better to know a manouver and not need it opposed to do it and not knowing how to perform it ....

[@tinbolt]

I had to reverse park a semi trailer the other night to join a que of trucks waiting for asphalt, don't know how I did it but by studying tutorials like this I should be able to do it again.👍

[@ZNX05]

Just for the record, at 0:56, you stated turn the wheel clock wise. And in the video it shows him turning counter clockwise again lol. Other than that, it's a beautiful demonstration of blind side parallel parking and definitely helps my brain register what is going on from the outside for when I do this in practice.

[@gsherman554]

Take your time watching the trailer.if you have to pull up,pull ALL THE WAY up & set up again.Take advantage of tge free pull ups to set up.Great video

[@jlmplos]

Thanks great video

[@gaypreator8547]

Just like magic - it works. 👍

[@spivmod5040]

Excellent !

[@kennethtaylor2355]

I done it a few times with a sleeper I kept getting out to look I made it in took my time ... I drive a day cab now

[@ricardonelson8263]

Don't count to three, not all units going to idle at the same RPM and roll at the same speed watch your trailer and know when to start turning your steering to straighten out the tractor with the trailer. All this info about counting to three or turning left to go right and turning right to go left is rubbish. Learn how the thing works and understand the relationship between the two stop watching the end/back of the trailer and focus on the entire length. If you want to know how to operate a thing you have to first learn how it works.

[@DylanTheDriver]

@ricardonelson8263 You’re absolutely right! The best thing you can do is to watch the trailers reaction so you can make corrections as needed. No two parking spots will ever be the same, or docks so in the real world it’s impossible to use the “procedure” that most driving schools will teach you. You have to know your truck, pay attentions to the trailer, and make corrections as needed. Don’t overthink it. Personally, I never pay attention to which way I’m turning the steering wheel because I’m paying attention to what the truck and trailer are doing and turning the wheel as necessary. When you start thinking about clockwise vs counterclockwise, counting to 3, or which way turns the trailer left or right in a stressful situation such as backing into a door across a 4 lane highway you will create so much stress you won’t be able to think straight. The best thing you can do is practice backing as much as possible in an open parking lot and just get used to watching your trailer (especially the tandems), and where they track without looking at the steering wheel or even thinking about which way you’re turning it. Then, it will eventually become natural muscle memory. This applies to any backing situation, and not just parallel parking. Also, in the real world you will have varying load weights that will affect how the trailer reacts. Plus, the weight of the load will also determine where your trailer tandems are. With a heavier load the tandems will typically need to be further back to distribute the weight, which shortens the trailer tail swing but makes the trailer track further from the tractor’s path. I know the goal is to pass the test, but to become a good professional driver you will need to master backing up in every scenario. I wish everyone the best!

[@khanali2967]

Very good thank you very helpful

[@loveyoubetrue111]

Thank you

[@aaliyahmitchell272]

for people who need a marker to know when to stop turning look at the first bar of your landing gear until your truck is turned about 60% and that should help

[@rafaellongoriavaldez3997]

Gracias buen video

[@ginadeuter115]

Thank you definitely gunna try this

[@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS]

I really like your videos well edited and put together ive been driving now for almost 3 years but i was wondering of sometime you could do a blindside 45° backin video?

[@theresaquickster4214]

Excellent Video 😊

[@eddiew2325]

Hi Teresa hehe

[@Strangetime23]

Great tip thank you

[@marian6593]

Very impressive! 👍😍

[@Alex-jo2oi]

Made it look ez. Thanks.

[@mattwilliams4222]

Just had to do this maneuver on my CDL test a few days ago.. I didn't get it perfect, I got too "deep" in the box and my rear tractor tires went slightly over the boundary line. I always made the same mistake in class too.. make sure you don't wait too late to make your counter steer to avoid that mistake! Although I was really nervous, especially on the road portion, I passed! My examiner told me I did slightly better than average on my test in general. I'll take that! Lol. Don't beat yourself up too much for hitting a cone.. you don't have to get everything perfect to pass the test!

[@bugnut82]

Good to know. I thought hitting a cone is insta-fail, but I guess not!

[@ghill2393]

I'd rather go too deep than not deep enough. Then at least you can pull up and get yourself in a good position to finish it.

[@silasgordon914]

Im sure they gave you your pull ups and get outs right?

[@Jayysata]

Im watching this because i play truck driving simulators and couldnt do this and this was very helpful for me.

[@choycampbell4303]

I had to do this at C1 driver training in Fort Wayne Indiana back in 2009.

[@kindaeztho3886]

Thanks you so much! Now i can park my chevrolet spark by my own

[@Georgiee_619]

I LAUGH AT THIS I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS WHEN I WAS IN TRUCKING SCHOOL AND NOW IM AN EXPERT

[@theamishsoylentretailersof1952]

Knowledge brother .

[@brazenbull636]

This maneuver had me the most nervous on test day. If you're off just a little bit at any point in the procedure, shit gets all wonky and you end up crooked. Luckily I ended up busting it out perfect.

[@blackhat2385]

Good job.

[@konnan442]

Thank god they have drivers pass this test to get their CDL. With all the parallel parking spots for semi's around the country, where would drivers be without this!!!

[@sarcasticguy4311]

Ah, sarcasm.

[@konnan442]

@@sarcasticguy4311 The fight hasn't ended, I'm still looking for that parallel parking spot!

[@sarcasticguy4311]

@@konnan442 I haven't found any where I am but you let me know when you find one where you are.

[@wreckingcrew8615]

Thanks for making this video my instructor making this shit hader then what it needed to be ...needless to say after watching this I got ot with no problem...I test out Monday ill let you kno when I pass...thanks again

[@MustangDesudiroz]

amazing