How To Back A Semi **For Beginners**

[@bdzcalpubg8926]

Backing a 53 for dry van trailer is a feeling you got to feel it! My best advice whoever reading this learn all the basics and make it you're own do what's best for you cause everyone back's differently.

[@Mike_Greentea]

Pro tip for beginners. After your set-up and you start backing as SOON as you see the trailer not going where you want it STOP!. pull up as far as you can and turn left if you're too close to hitting the trailer or turn right but not too long and aggressive if you over shot and try again . Pull up and repeat .

[@doug9066]

👍 this is great information too.

[@diamondd83]

Yesss, thank you 🙏🏾

[@ZodiacMac]

doing this helped me the most stopping before I got way too far outta whack

[@israelomos2651]

@@doug9066 nice

[@crman8185]

Thanks Mike !!! Great advice 👌👌👌👌

[@haroldfortner9378]

Hey girl name is Jay I’m a CDL instructor at HCC in Hutchison, Kansas. What are the best videos I’ve ever seen explaining and showing how to put the trailer in and how to fix it I will share your video. Be safe on the road. Keep Truckin after 45 years of driving a retired.

[@jenniferyanez7984]

I just wanted to say thank you, I'm a new driver and still can not backup. With alot of prayer and your step by step and I got it in with no problem. Thank you again 💓

[@ginaforhisglory4982]

You got your CDL without backing up ? That’s pretty cool

[@MikeGee-y3d]

​@@ginaforhisglory4982 impossible

[@1nikojohnson]

How did u get the job?

[@AltuveCucks]

They really giving out cdls to anyone lol

[@colinl9018]

Find yourself a big old empty parking lot and practice, practice and practice.

[@SuperPoshposh]

Backing depends on many factors for example how tired you are. Everytime it's different sometimes it's easy sometimes it's challenging. The key 🗝️ is slow 🦥 & small turns

[@Kenwhoo]

I agree

[@1712lau]

Claro qué si me suscribo,y eres muy diferente a los demás en la explicación..... eso me agrada..la parte qué ayudará a .mucha gente es cuándo comentas no estoy mirando por los espejos lo veo directamente por mi ventana.y es el proceso del cuadre..ya luego tengo visión con el soporte de ambos retrovisores..gracias muy útiles tu maneras de compartir tu experiencia..saludos desde Venezuela...qué la pases bien... Un beso grande..

[@LisaReyo]

Really you are right

[@MikeGee-y3d]

Exactly

[@autk]

Too fast and too much wheel is a prescription for frustration, learn how to push and chase your trailer, it's ALL about PUSHING and then CHASING.. SIGHT SIDE(out drivers window), PUSH it with a Right, Chase it with a left...the basics

[@Digital_webs]

I am so close to passing my CDL test, just gotta master the backing up! Thank you for the video, very helpful

[@ginaforhisglory4982]

Did you get your CDL

[@fuzznutz7182]

You should emphasize GOAL especially for new drivers like me. I get out 3 or 4 times to check everything.

[@rosesiskreyol]

I believe she did a 45 degree backing, setup is right facing 12 o'clock and left facing 9 o'clock, going back straight for a little bit watch where your trailer is going and follow and make small adjustments or pull up as needed

[@RecieChristian]

Hey I have been driving for 20 years now and I appreciate you sharing this. I just wanted you all to know that always try to make backing easy for yourself. I try my best to make a 45 degree back a straight line back if I have the space to get under the trailer. Try your best to avoid obstacles like other trucks around your cab if you can. Backing is the hardest skill to learn in trucking. Thank you for helping the students out here

[@Gentle.G.Y.M.B3ast]

She forgot GOAL it's always good to Get Out And Look especially when the weather conditions are not dry and clear remember it eyes deceive us at times so use GOAL and you'll succeed everytime

[@zaggaona]

It's a bit of a difficult setup for a beginner with the limited forward space but you executed it very well.

[@joshalex93]

That's because of the recording.. When you are recording like this you tend to focus on the video and not the maneuvers being done..

[@insertusernamehere8575]

2:08 the little conversation you two had was really sweet glad you left it in

[@topicsofthings4776]

Hey kayla hope you doing good. I'm not a subscriber or anything like that. I wanted to say thank you because when i first went to truck school for my class A CDL i was excited and feeling pretty good. until they started talking about the pre-trip and all the things we had to remember for the test and things if we wanted to get our cdl. At the end that day i almost wanted. When i got home and went on youtube i seen your video; this one i'm committing on of course. I after i saw how you were doing the driving and them backup and how easy you made them look, i new right way i can do it too. Well that's what i did, and today i have my class a cdl. Has i'm committing on this video right now i'm in a hotel room getting ready for my 2 day of orientation with ROEL TRANSPORTATION. THANK YOU KAYLA AND KEEP THE GOOD. Maybe one day i'll run into. I'll be doing the MIDWEST REGION. THANKS AGAIN.

[@adebayosuleman7453]

For the very first time am seeing white lady with a black voice. U are one in a million gurl✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@lynnflury3995]

Watched and did ok. A kind gent saw me over steering and got out to assist. Appreciate all those that remember the struggle and help out. I can't wait til it's 2nd nature. Jelli watching the ease experienced drivers do it.

[@davidneal3889]

I've been at UPS for 14 years now after a few bad experiences in Package Car delivery I decided to give Feeder a try in October but the thought of backing a 53FT kinda makes me nervous cause the UPS Truck driving school is only 2 weeks long but your video is very informative and detailed And I will use your tips when the class starts in a few months Thank You

[@hernanirodrigues1027]

Damn 2 weeks? I was In class for 3 weeks now I'm out in the yard for 5 weeks.

[@samuelwanjiku2322]

Cool gal, I am a trucker from Kenya I can get a job there?

[@davidneal3889]

@@samuelwanjiku2322 Yes

[@mariuswilliams1527]

Hey man how is it going at UPS? I start my CDL A training next week. I want to work at UPS but will they take someone with no experience?

[@davidneal3889]

@@mariuswilliams1527 I haven't taken the CDL Feeder Driver course yet I heard the list actually isn't going up until January 2023 and Yes 1 out of 4 UPS Drivers are hired off the streets you'll still have to take the UPS Feeder Driver school tho

[@jtovarcollins]

You girls were so cool and relaxed on teaching us how to back the truck up. Thank for sharing the tips with new drivers, you made seem really easy. Best to you, girls. Trying to get my CDL soon. Love the videos

[@justinfelt748]

Hi, Kayla and happy Monday!😊😊😊😊😊. This tutorial makes me happy when I played the truck simulator game on the Nintendo Switch.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙. And when I choose the flatbed truck, I put on reverse and backing up real slow without hitting anything. And then...bingo! I parked 100% complete! YAY!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Well done, Kayla!💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖😎☀👍

[@jecierra]

I appreciate this video. I have a hard time backing up. I let my permit expire but this time I won’t do it anymore. My goal is to get my CDL before Feb 7, 2022 before the government make changes to entry CDL drivers

[@pantac4493]

What changes did they make?

[@AmericanTrucker89]

New rules made it more easier

[@mikezunker]

It's now 2024. What happened?

[@jerryhornes5618]

Thank you your video help me out alot I'm no longer afraid to back in between trucks no more😊😊😊😊😊

[@meandyou7108]

Waw , I learned straight backing, parallel parking , offset parking at school but didn't know how to park. I have been trained recently and left alone 😔 with a big truck. Thanks princesses for teaching how to park. I learned 😌 💯.

[@tinicoleofficial]

Thank you for this🙏🏾 imma lady as well working on getting my CDL at the beginning of ‘22✨ I’m so excited!

[@adelopez27]

How did you do?

[@zoemillz9436]

Me too

[@truckingwithmikemyers2351]

Did you pass your state test

[@kristalorio6241]

I struggle backing bc I get in my head too much, I’m going to try this at my next drop thanks

[@genek6056]

Thank you for showing everyone that its as simple as that!

[@brythecreater1547]

This was good we need more vids like this. I’m in trucking school and tomorrow we’re doing alley docks and parallel. Your very inspirational for us ladies🤗👍🏽please do more back vids

[@iorgbasimon2282]

Glad to hear you in trucking school. I would love to hear about your progress.

[@brythecreater1547]

@@iorgbasimon2282 I’ve been driving locally for CRST for a year😊 I passed my test first try and I’m just about ready to leave ghetto CRST😂😂😂

[@EdwardBBell-l8h]

Thank you for taking the time out to show us people how straight back that might be struggling in school!!!

[@jimkontos4221]

That bring back memories when I was learning to do it 20 years ago now it's a piece of cake for me

[@KaylaTaylorTrucking]

Right, I was thinking about roadmaster and how far we’ve come! It’s so crazy

[@jimkontos4221]

New drivers always get to nervous backing up and they freak out

[@RyanDoonan]

@@KaylaTaylorTrucking oh no way which roadmaster school did you go to I went to Tampa back in 2017

[@jimkontos4221]

I went to Jersey tractor trailer school in Lyndhurst new Jersey

[@rakanalejandro]

9 minutes ago my backing skills was55% Now its 5% Thank you

[@MikeGee-y3d]

I got a back test today. I'm seeing this video for the 1st time& i pray i pass. This is a retake because i failed my 90 last time about two weeks ago

[@timothytaylor8321]

Get out and look is the best thing to do before backing in any spot..many drivers don't do it but that's the main thing all us should be doing.. there's alotta backing methods we're going to learn to do

[@NetteBell]

You did that Yesss These men be straight hating on us

[@jakec3172]

I’ve been really struggling in my CDL class with backing. This video helped me a lot. Thank you so much!! Edit: passed first try :)

[@FatahkeyTube]

me too

[@jakec3172]

@@markmiller8853 you’ll get it! If I figured it out I’m sure you can.

[@brothertrucker78]

@@markmiller8853 take your time bro, backing up is all about timing. The more you do it the easier it’ll get

[@cocotaso101]

im going to try this back up technic tomorow. i been turning away from the space as soon as my door reach the empty spot . i see you do it at the next trailer

[@DirtyMex3]

Damn how the heck homegirl explain this better then half the people that posted “how to back up” shout out to her and her girl. Especially the shots

[@oluadenaike1514]

Nice job u did ,I want to learn more from your driving skills,I love dis video and ur explanation where great

[@ROYELTYRECORDS]

Thank you for this video. Best video on backing I have seen so far. The angles definitely helped plus I’m out here doing it so I understand what you are saying. However, I’m new so I find backing to be the hardest part of my job. Thanks 🙏 again

[@colinl9018]

The more you do it the better you will be. Try it both during the day and at night too.

[@ROYELTYRECORDS]

@@colinl9018 thanks 🙏 a bunch.

[@jessesager9460]

I thought that was well done, and explained well! Big kuddo’s!

[@jamesshrauder8224]

Awesome job great video your the best truckin Kayla I definitely missed ya and your videos

[@tyrandwright1692]

Yes I believe that video will help a lot of new drivers first time beginners lining up on the trailer next to despite you going in 416 means a lot having a landmark and that was your landmark The electrical box on the trailer next to your spot you going in ❤

[@lilybrooks2445]

Thank you for this vid, I’m looking to leave my corporate job to do truck driving and this gave me confidence!

[@soulfuldesire]

Same here for me after 15 years of corporate I’m going off faith if my 7 year dream of becoming a driver just got my CDL a permit and hired as a switcher

[@williamh3134]

I think that the best way is use a toy tractor and trailer play with until you understand and FEEL trailer mouvements and in the parking place don’t wait to hear a noise before to go out of your truck to see what’s happening.... (no shame to be good)

[@lydiaanderson9807]

@Hello William how are you doing?

[@williamengland6119]

Great professional driving. Please make more videos like this. This was Great and informative. Thanks William 😊

[@johnnyleon9218]

Preciate you sharing your knowledge and skills. Thanks!

[@tedhabib1691]

Bravo girl, I have watched your video at least 20 times. Thanks

[@ValerieHamandishe]

I’m in Africa l just got my learners license today 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 this is so helpful

[@chickenbuttdeluxe]

🤣🤣. I LOVE to watch rookies who think they know what they're doing, trying to back up ! ESPECIALLY if it's close quarters.. HILARIOUS !!

[@shapegifter1637]

Merci Kayla, i am at training right now

[@emanuelrodriguez5117]

I have a question what is better work for a company or pay from your packet the school, because the company want to make contract more than a year

[@feliciasanders428]

Cool and thank you. Every little bit helps. Keep trucking 😊

[@soniacedillo9305]

Definitely trying your technique. I’ve been struggling with backing. Your video seems very useful.

[@anykinehobbyguy808]

Big truck driver chicks, You get’m ah?… Thank you for this video. I’m still practicing skills for the A License. Need to work on my parallel & my alley dock.

[@nicholasamoroso6886]

You have inspired me to get my CDL license and I just wanted to thank you for the great vlogs

[@fearlessfly100]

Good job on backing........very useful info on how to back a trailer in.......I’m studying different backing videos for when i head to prime in January.........have fun .........be safe out there........😁

[@danstafford5977]

I'm always impressed by Kayla she's very good at backing!

[@calphystylez5976]

Thanks for the video, I've successfully parked my Euro truck.🤗

[@rallyrobx7604]

This is going to up my game in American Trucker.

[@Nwatuscomedy]

Thanks for the video, but as a beginner what's your advice for because I don't have a truck yet, what should I do to perfect my self

[@eslye1]

You are really close to those amazon trailers.. this technique would be very difficult in a truck stop or some where super tight.. a way to prevent that is to line yourself up with the second trailer next to your spot not the first then turn out to the middle.. should be at a 45 degree… good luck though driver.

[@ktfoent]

Thanks

[@MsSAMMACK]

Thank you Kayla! That was very helpful. How long did it take you to get good at backing?

[@lydiaanderson9807]

@Hello Sammied how are you doing?

[@burgundyskinned]

Drive in DC long enough you’ll be a pro at this in no time.

[@gonzaleslou7672]

You inspire me to be a better truck driver 🏆❤️🙌🙏💪🏼

[@Leafgreen1976]

Appreciate the double cameras so I could see your steers. Great video!

[@DRAKE5864]

Yes I a. Heat backer wow that’s a big trainer we’re you learn rhat and u for it in great so u say u don’t have to look at the other side the mirror just one mirror u done awesome yes more that in tight spots and more period thanks

[@COOPER1524]

Damn Girl, you made that look too easy, great video.

[@MamaMia84oo7]

Basically all you gotta do is keep the trailer straight whether you’re going left or right, it needs to be straight and locked in that position. If you start turning too much, you’re not going anywhere thats a jackknife.

[@jermelekelly7086]

Great job, young lady! 👏🏾 👍🏾💯. I am training for Werner, so this video was very helpful.

[@ETDTVINFO]

Great job keep up the good work ❤ High Achiever Truckers 😊

[@Angellee627]

Heyy

[@MegaTraker]

the problem when you are a newbee is we always correct the line up and it screw up the maneuver i got 35 years under me and at time have a tendecy to forget.

[@colinl9018]

It always happens when there is an audience too.

[@afsaruddin3878]

Really this parking is good job I'm watching from Kuwait ❤❤❤

[@reymacion8906]

Nice parking buddy. You know I'm always watching like this kind of tutorial videos since I want to move in Canada as a truck drivers currently I worked in Saudi arabia.i driven a 6whellers straight truck but I tried already driving a flat bed trailer. Thank your educational tips how to backing a trailer.

[@MuhammadArif-g9n]

Good Driver, appreciating your driving skills , form Pakistan ,

[@kingslender1874]

I am in CDL school now. You are awesome.

[@prettyblk64]

It definitely helped a little im new and that is the only trouble im having! Thanks 😊

[@salorjim1000]

Great video Kayla, just returning from my first trip with my travel trailer. All pull through sites so no challenging backing but we were on a small road that I missed the turn off back to the freeway. Found a small dirt road that I backed the trailer into so I could turn around and it worked out ok! Also some challenging parking in gas stations and grocery stores that I managed pretty good. With this trailer and my boat trailers I use something you said, turn towards your trouble works every time. Thanks to your sexy girl for helping you record this video!!

[@Angellee627]

Hello 😊

[@derekstark6490]

Great job my friend!! Love your videos!!!

[@LataushaTheAuthor]

You might just have helped me pass my test 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@actionjackson5759]

I'm proud of you. You're Awesome!!!! I can drive a semi tractor trailer but it's difficult for me to do the backing maneuvers. In the future, I'll thinking 🤔 about trying again for my CDL Class A

[@pantac4493]

You should try american truck simulator for practice backing. They make you back into a lot of difficult areas sometimes if you chose skilled parking

[@dank6200]

Well done! However Id always would recommend... "If You're in doubt, get out" no shame in getting out of the truck to see how much room you really have.

[@Anthakee]

This video was very helpful. Thank you. You executed that very well

[@نَذِيْرْيُوْسُفْ-ح5ع]

As a new driver, this helps me . Thnx.

[@ebenezerowusu]

Hi, unfortunately this is my first seeing this, and is Really helpful 🙂 thanks for sharing

[@kevinrayner4466]

Just keep backing if you hit something just keep doing it until somebody sees you 😜😜😜😜

[@jinafromwv6391]

I’ll probably never back a tractor trailer but had to watch anyway!! 🤗 btw... your hair is gorgeous and so long! Stay safe babygirl and keep Lovin Life! 🥰

[@sharonHossan3887]

My girl, you good like that!

[@pierogi210]

In your opinion, should i take my CDL test in manual or automatic. Seems like more and more companies are going automatics.

[@Khalis55555]

great back up - thanks for the wonderful video.

[@eugenekuzia1027]

Damn good job Kayla!!!

[@eugenekuzia1027]

I just love you guys! Ive been driving a long time and love how you go about your job! Love how you share with other people! Hope i get to meet you two one day! Keep on truckin!

[@iammichael5917]

Could you do a backing video again but this time at a truck stop? Would definitely like to see a backing in that situation.

[@mekhtimamedov5885]

Kayla 👋 Hi!you video is really help beginner truck drivers. Thank you very much. See you soon 😊

[@lydiaanderson9807]

@Hello Mikhti how are you doing?

[@charlespelobello9683]

You're a Great and amazing driver...i wish someday im gonna like you...

[@prosperoseiakoto2020]

Great job 👍!! Watching from Ghana.

[@sandrabooth1066]

I wish I could back up like you. I have my class A and cant back well so I drive class B. I feel very discouraged. You did a good job!!

[@blackhoodie3461]

Can’t get discouraged you have to keep doing it till it’s drilled in your head I know the feeling though I just started trucking at xpo third week in

[@curtissummer5959]

Your video was the Best out of all the ones I watched!! I'm a new driver and I can't wait till apply what I just learned from you... Thank You So Much young lady!!!!! ❤️

[@notanaccidentorg]

She makes it look so easy.

[@taylerwilliams5066]

Needing some advice on sharp corners like through small neighborhoods driving for Uhaul fresh out of school and struggling a bit ! This is my only choice or otr an I have 4 children ! Thank you for your videos they really help

[@CamtheMac]

My thing is getting used to the direction of where to turn the wheel so I can guide the rear of the trailer within sight of the drivers side mirror and what direction to go to be in sight of the passenger side mirror. Correct me if I’m wrong. But if I turn the steering wheel to the RIGHT then the rear of the trailer should come in view of the drivers side, is that correct? And if I want my passenger to see the rear of the trailer from their side then I turn the steering the wheel to the left. I know I have to actually be in a in the cab of a semi to get the feel of it. But I wanna get the science down first, so it becomes less of a headache.

[@angellsantiago624]

Amazon driver's!!!!!!! That's the way they learn I see that every day on their facilities.

[@angellsantiago624]

The beginner do this videos they learn and know more knowledge and the drives drove for years know nothing in front of this beginners. Lol .

[@babyb79]

Great video.. I like the tip of if you are to close left, pull out left and then go right.. Thank you and safe travels

[@zettejones7608]

Hello! Can you make a video how you backing straight, offset and alley dock? I really appreciate if u help me coz I still confusing how to use my steering wheel where I turn. Thanks

[@Alexander-in1hv]

Good video them Amazon spaces are always huge great for beginners.