MUST WATCH! This is the reason why you slide your tandems!

Backing in to a tight spot #3

[@krisbryant7100]

Crazy instead of helping I'll film it. Crazy thanks driver.

[@RR-qf9re]

How was he gonna help him the driver knew exactly what he was doing he tried getting in with the tandems back because thats how shippers prefer them for the safety of their forklift drivers but he decided he needed to slide them to get into the dock. He didn’t need nobody’s help.

[@sdub5859]

@@RR-qf9re That driver didn't know what he was doing because your supposed to get straight with the dock then slide your tandems.

[@amarmed80]

But instead helping one person . he is helping thousands people by watching the video and learn

[@francisconavarro956Tx]

@@sdub5859 👍🏼

[@neryaguilar3598]

Humanity's nature, laugh at, criticize, some find it easier to use rearward move of the tandems so to guide the trailer by looking at the tires path, it works for some people, at the end of the day, getting the trailer in the spot is all.

[@32springstreetnyc94]

I was at the Tracy, CA rest area parked next to a driver parked facing the wrong way at 0300 hrs, he tries to back up and get turned the right way to leave and can't do it. I asked him if he needed help and he was so happy! I told him I'm not a teacher: so I can't tell you how to do it...but, if you want I will do it for you and he hopped into the passenger seat and I got him turned around. I remember what it was like to be a noob and was glad to help him! My friend said I was that guy's hero, I'm no hero: just willing to help if it's needed.

[@adamkatt]

Did you ask him how he ended up that way?

[@32springstreetnyc94]

+Adam Katt I did! He drove behind all the trucks and missed the one space so he went to exit and instead of exiting made the left to come back into the rest area right into that spot! Now as wrong as this is, it would have been no problem if he was good at backing: He'll learn...if he sticks with driving!

[@adamkatt]

We know he should have gone to the next exit but i think those exits out there are near 10 miles apart which sucks..

[@32springstreetnyc94]

+Adam Katt yeah not too many exits close together through there.

[@maygun4030]

that was very nice of you!!!!

[@emd40277]

Typical of drivers today. They would rather sit around and film difficulty rather than get out and help.

[@zippybytesalt3463]

I agree.. If your Mr. Know everything , maybe get out and help the noob.

[@MrRobi06]

I agree with you

[@87114]

+Jacob Lasader I totaally agree I remember being a new driver, lots of time being watched having a problem by other drives giggling when just a bit of help would have made things easier!

[@87114]

That's life in genral!

[@jamesbowers3289]

I agree.

[@The_Trucker_Gamer]

No the reason you slide your tandems is for weight distribution. Yes it may help with tighter turns but the only reason we have sliding tandems is to control the weight on the axles.

[@johnb4013]

I agree... when your scaling out with your load to be legal. HOWEVER, sliding tandems (especially on these newer trailers that have better slider mechanisms) is a great option to make the tight bend into a dock that was built in 1950-something when trailer were 40' long or less. once you get the trailer straight and lined up for the dock, then you can slide them all the way to the back if you want. I've done this many times in my 30+ years.

[@cindysumners7230]

John B A

[@josephjett9117]

Very true

[@jsongarcia4]

how about you put the camera down and help the driver ..hmm

[@glackaglack1534]

Yea that's right sitting in the Trk like. Fat potato videoing

[@ryanaddy1135]

he's not blind sided. why would he need help

[@markw2427]

because one should have the smarts and skills to do his job correctly or not do it all

[@glackaglack1534]

Ok . I bet you think you have the smarts and kills to do your job and you still fuck up at times. You think you should stop?. It is call human.

[@kioakusupshur3984]

some fucking people

[@davejohnson5479]

Who shot the video when you took an hour to back in to your assigned dock? I want to watch that .

[@mikeeddington1803]

To the driver posting the video. GET OFF YOUR ASS AND HELP

[@ramonekent7186]

Mike Eddington same thing I'm thinking help.

[@ArturoRamirez-ef5jg]

Mike Eddington he could of left the camera running and go help, what a douchebag.

[@grantboi116]

Help your fellow driver for fuck sakes

[@joebuchanan6806]

everyone thinks there the best weather he's still learning or not he still got it in there with out hitting anything. not every spot is gonna be easy. nothing but a bunch of ass holes out there. the guy should of helped instead of filming. how long did it take u?

[@redcloud2593]

100% agreed

[@briankelly6578]

The only problem I see with this video is the person behind his phone video taping this guy.. This is the problem with this "new Generation" truck drivers nobody want to help!

[@dl7694]

Brian Kelly unfortunately you are right but there were some good fellas who helped me when I was new and now I do my best to look out for other drivers.

[@MyJmarshall]

Your so right!!

[@bubblejomay]

Yes, even when travelling on the road the drivers of today don't even give you the courtesy lights when you let them know it's safe to change lanes.

[@squach6239]

+bigdadday bubblejomay NoLie these douchebags Don't give a light blip even when you blip first.

[@Lone_Wolf79]

Agree

[@MrBry65]

the professional driver was the one that got out to help him out. I'll be nice enough not to leave a comment on what I think is the person behind the camera other than to say he's not the professional driver.

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

When a lot of the drops were built, they didn't have 53's or some of them even 48's. They were built to handle old 42's or even 36's Real shits to get into. This guy did an OK job.

[@stevenicholson2026]

Leave ur tandems forward untill ur straight in the hole then slide em back! Great job driver! Even without the help of the camera man!

[@ELAM11]

This is the problem with drivers today,We rather video tape others in need instead of helping.Some of us will watch another driver back into somethingand not even blow your horn or try using our radio.WE AS DRIVERS NEED TO DO BETTER.(BE SAFE)

[@charlesrogan8810]

You're not a good guy man. You should've help your fellow trucker instead of making light of his struggle.

[@shawngherity2586]

get the trailer turned with the tandems forward. slide them when youre straight in the hole

[@cliffdr.detroitlynch3903]

give that driver props, not many could back that trailer in that spot

[@stormyveeful]

Another hole to back into. Maybe we as fellow drivers should get out and help guide others into these tight spots. I know I would appreciate it!

[@dtimbs84]

tandems had nothing to do with it. he took a bad angle and was off on compensation. period.

[@jimlovelace1173]

YUP, MINE IS WORSE. ITS A FLATBED WITH FIXED SPREAD AXLES.

[@johnwahan9086]

hell if I was backing that semi. I would probably take out light pole .and.that damn Jersey wall that's in the way. make it easier on next semi... lol... that don't look easy..

[@1ladysag]

Lol

[@randalllogan4434]

💲Lol,,,, a lot of city drivers are driving a damn single axle truck aka (shuttle buggy) quite sure you can get in a tight spot,,,,, but why would you slide your tandems up and have all that tail swang in the back to hit the truck on your blindside,,,, and you could have gave him a helping hand instead of videoing him,,,, newbies aka video bandits aka camera junkies,,,,, how long did it take you to back in?????? 💲

[@dondiddly8942]

He totally had it with the tandems to the rear. Don't know why he didn't persist. That said, I do most of my driving in Cali, so I'm used to backing with the tandems forward. Unless I'm really not meshing with the dock when a forklift drives in, I just leave them forward all day.

[@hook2442]

I’ve always put my tandems as far forward as possible to get into the door. Once I’m lined up in the door, I then slide the tandems to the rear and back into the door

[@glackaglack1534]

It's apart of trucking who to tell how many pull up and trucks this videoing person it when got his/ her door. Everyone trying find something to put on KZbin these days. SMH

[@gj-kv1ne]

Drivers used to get out and help each other, a few out there still do. Trucking has gone to he-- in a hand basket.😮

[@10star9]

I always side my tandems rear of trailer, I had no problem even small truck stops. My Truck was a 379 Pete

[@Anver939]

If you know that he or she is going to mess up. Why don't you get out an assist. Instead of waiting you're time. Lest help each other.

[@davidstevenson4514]

Yea, it's true, but some stupid companies make you slide your tandems at the GATE!!! Ft. Worth Kraft Foods, which is actually in Haslet makes you slide at the gate, as well as Americold in Ft. Worth.... another reason to slide your tandems is after you are loaded because a heavy load can actually collapse your trailer in the middle if you don't slide your tandems up!!!!

[@Brsrafal]

i drive a rear split axle honestly i feel more comfortable backing up with wheels to the back vs forward turning is another story tho

[@briandjordjevic9969]

People can't go out and help like wtf

[@thejazzromeotruckinshow6781]

PSA To All Truckers: No you're not obligated to help another driver but pulling your phone out and recording a fellow truck driver struggling speaks volumes about your character and makes you a complete lame.

[@Impossible99898]

get out and help!!!

[@geninebansing2409]

why in the hell are you sitting there filming this when you should be out there helping him

[@ugenawebb5386]

i just started trucking and drivers who film make me not wanna continue

[@juanavalos4232]

Set up is key. But a little help is always welcome with me.

[@camuu1971]

instead of talking shit why didn't you get out and help him, this drivers only have a few years on the road now they're super truckers

[@kioakusupshur3984]

true

[@houstonb9646]

This would be the day I quit my job

[@k.j.g.2500]

I'm a driver as well...holy shit...lets show our incredible intelligence and analyze the fuck out of sliding tandems. wtf?! I can't believe i wasted my time.

[@carlospadron488]

Is something hit?No.. Good Job!

[@cherokeeknight6562]

awe heck. I did that last week, blindfolded. rofl! ! Good work dricer.

[@craigresponds7103]

You are told to slide tandems before docking. Slide them to make entrance guard happy. Slide forward to hit dock. Straighten it out, slide them back again.

[@Mike_Greentea]

Yeah been to a few places like that. These "scum" security guards only sit there and play on the phone and earn their minimum wage they have no idea what kind of challenges we have to deal with! These people are naturally too pussy to drive an 18 wheeler that's why they are paid Receptionist/baby sitters for a living! They're parents must be proud!

[@johnrucker4696]

100% right. Upon entering we are told to slide them back. Definitely going to implement this

[@derrickandrews6407]

I always help if I can we all out here together remember. if one driver look bad we all do and for the one recording hows your backing skills

[@87114]

ffs why do you people sit with a video hoping this guy will mess up big time ...Give the guy some advice ...or where you always the perfect driver!

[@dustinlowdermilk3460]

That guy did a fine job. Just another super trucker looking to get famous by videoing nothing unusual.

[@edwardbaker192]

James what the hell does the law got to do with backing in to a dock ? Do you have dock cops were you come from . I'm talking about a dock not the road. if you know anything about weight distribution you don't have to do a whole lot of tandem sliding rookie . Maybe you should try pay attention to how your trucks being loaded

[@tulw2728]

Wow. Your complaint should have been brought up to the driver's attention. Right? Karma is a boomerang. Hahahahahahaha.

[@farmdog4844]

Never knew those trailer tires adjusted like that! Pretty cool! I just learned something new! Thanks!!

[@GlidinBros]

Me either!! I had to double take to make sure I was seeing it right or if it was a camera effect lol

[@Nevermore-xf2sy]

No, this called setting up properly. He had it with the tandems back but got scared. instead of getting out to look real quick and making small adjustments, he goes through all this hassle.

[@juanvasquez8446]

Dont be lazy driver get out and look! You had it the first time.

[@cantstopme3978]

its good to see there is still a driver out there that will get out of his truck and help guide someone into a hole while you just sit there and record any possible damage for the following insurance claim. that's the problem with today's drivers. I wonder what the odds are that you don't even have a cb radio? Just a hunch

[@georgejames2931]

if your a pro you dont need help. if you need help your learning still or should not drive just sayin.

[@ryanaddy1135]

had to slide my tandems to fit in a spot at loves in Tumwater. it helps big time.

[@anubisakhenaten-kush8194]

Some places tell you to slide them before you can enter at the gate

[@brandoncaldwell95]

ive been backing trailers up for years now, course not a 53' but the largest being 45' gooseneck...seeing this shit frightens me as i do want to get my cdl..

[@mrhighway]

If you slide the tanderm all the way back it will be much harder to back because trailer will not turn easy

[@navajocapi]

Seems like this is a popular spot for difficult backing. There are many videos at this place.

[@eyofoyeyo]

It is!

[@SocraticMind89]

+Moon2s “mun2s” you have to consider a swinging door on the blind side and when your in the truck, sometimes we all feel unnecessary pressure

[@christiancowboy100]

If the company want me to slide my tandems I get it in the hole first and then I slide them.

[@Drifter212]

thanks for the video

[@jonnie2bad]

looks like a real PITA, good on the one driver who got out and gave an extra set of eyes.

[@Drifter212]

Jon Posadny I saw what you did there.

[@ale91613]

big big bigggg issue today, not lots of people are willing to help others, im just starting out on this business and I have gotten help so far twice. some pople just fotrget how it was for them when they started, and they have no idea how much we appreciate the help, just today I could not back into a spot here in orlano fl at the pepsi cola plant, there are so many pallets stacked up at front that it made it so much harder for me, I didnt want to waste more time and I just told the jockey guy if he could please park it for me, I have only been doing this for a month and still need all the help I can get, so he did... I appreciated it so much... its hard man, this is not an easy job, people think it is but its not, parking this things in especially tight spaces is a daunting task... you recording the video should've stepped down your truck and helpedhim

[@craigresponds7103]

He did a good job

[@stumbaughken]

tights spots ill have the tandems back to avoid tail swing, get the tires where I want them then slide tandems forward to get more room in front. sliding the fifth wheel too if its needed. I've been doing it that way for years

[@juliangallego7963]

That's a good idea

[@lijuch7113]

do you mean the trucker should adjust the tandem when 01:40? thanks

[@stumbaughken]

+liju ch they could have probably done it long before this video started considering the trailer was already in the hole

[@buckJuddson]

why did i watch this entire video

[@maclarry3687]

Ama fast learner,ready to sign up

[@mikefodor3121]

The guy had it , I do not why he pulled up again !

[@BigRigPullUp]

Idk about the back but he had plenty of room to keep getting up under the trailer in the front with his tractor

[@trapperjohn2462]

So much fun......Backing a 53ft trailer into a loading dock designed for 40ft trailers.

[@mrhighway]

I know right lol.. Stuff like this get me nervous

[@EveryDayTrucker]

I don't understand why he pulled out the first time. Wasn't he in there enough to wiggle back into the hole to the door? What am I missing?

[@mattquayle2769]

I thought the same thing. Once he started to bring the cab around, I thought he'd be good for a straight back.

[@akbychoice]

Most docks are old and weren't designed for 53' trailers in the first place. Half this shit is just messed up because the industry changed to larger trailers without making more room at docks. They could careless if you have a bitch of a time getting it in the dock. OTR you don't get paid to put it in the dock by time. So glad I'm done with it.

[@akbychoice]

They already have 60' trailers on the NY turnpike.

[@akbychoice]

Yes doubles

[@justina249]

yep most cities were designed during horse and buggy times who knew we would have big trucks now lol

[@sonnypruitt6639]

You're right, the industry should never have gone to a 53' trailer. Shippers and brokers make more money, drivers do more work.

[@1Doodadd]

Does a Real Truck Driver Really wear Silver Baggy Shorts and tennis shoes????? Oh Yeah!!!!!! Just check out your Local Truck Stop!!!!!!!! This Is The NEW Breed Of DRIVERS, Quality at its very BEST, SAFE and Alert...........

[@robertlayton800]

don't be lazy! adjustment of tandem is better and safer!!!!

[@bigozx14]

Been there before, that place is tight!!!

[@barryklinedinst6233]

It's nice to see most people feel like I do. Put the phone down and help the guy out

[@nojakebrake9652]

Maybe he made this video to help out all the drivers that watch it? Help one guy back his truck up he backs for a day, teach KZbin how to back we back for a lifetime, type thing? I'm confused!!!

[@ull893]

others pain always my pleasure. is that this video about? ??

[@MPGRPV]

And for me as a newbie.... had no idea what I was watching without narration.

[@JCA-Z]

You are correct especially with all these blood money thirsty people and lawyers with frivolous law suits nowadays, they'll find you some how liable for assisting.

[@ATMor2869]

Almost every dock warehouse is gonna want your tandems slid to the rear for forklift driver mobility, could have helped him like the guy toward the end of the video.

[@luissoto8771]

Sonim bew ro driving, tandems forward gives for better maneuvering rhan havjng the tandems all the way back?

[@CarlosPerez-fn3ul]

Cierto que es EE.UU., pero recordemos que la mayoría de los conductores son nacidos en otros países trabajando allá; entonces falta empatía y solidaridad entre latinos o es que se está pagando con la misma moneda, disculpen mi ignorancia, sólo lo digo por lo que estoy leyendo en sus comentarios. No se molesten por favor, sólo corríjanme si estoy equivocado, gracias.

[@wheelholder12]

first,his tandems are to far back and they should be slid but second you don't want them so far forward that you mash the truck next to you either.

[@corytuttle9558]

is this Berkshire Refrigerated in Chicago?

[@eyofoyeyo]

+Cory Tuttle yes

[@elcorchas81]

Moon2s

[@Vick615]

Cory Tuttle yup we have to slide tandoms at guard shack

[@towbar1965]

Cory Tuttle slide at gaurd shake slide back 5 min later. that's the ticket

[@Vick615]

towbar1965 yup he must be new lol

[@tablett5476]

What do you do when its a tridom fixed at the very back and a long Pete?

[@2Str0k3]

Why on earth do these american trailers have sliding tandems? What is the reason to move them all the way to the back in the first place?

[@snakeandnape9252]

Weight distribution. You can only have so much weight on your trailers tires and so much weight on your tractor tires. Sometimes depending on your load and how much weight is in your trailer it doesn't get distributed easily so sometimes you could have too much weight on your trailer tires and not enough on your tractor tires or vice versa. So you slide your tandems or your fifth wheel depending on the situation and take the weight off your tractor tires (drives) or your trailer tires (tandems).

[@davidchapman3270]

Truck driving school grad in a plastic truck watching another grad in a plastic truck... do you still need to slide tandems hauling 100' pipe on a stretch trailer pulled out to 80' ????

[@shermanrandle8493]

This is in Franklin park, Chicago's West side. I'm new to driving so I asked someone to spot me and they did. Everybody started out the same.

[@bryanbailey1462]

I grew up in the cab of a truck and on the deck of a spread axle covered wagon my father was a owner operator my brother was a owner operator they hauled Steel coils they have both passed away I became a owner operator and I have nobody teaching me these box trailers well van trailers and there sliding tandems I know what I grew up around I know flatbeds and steel coils but because I’m under two years on my cdl I can’t get those loads I have to take box trailers and they are different. I can chain and tarp as good as a 20 year flatbed driver but I’m learning the box trailers and anytime someone say hey you can make turns easier or you can move them to scale your load so it does piss me off to see someone struggle and other people just watching

[@johnmaines2288]

Back in the day sliding tandems weren't a thing. U were dealt with the hand you were given. Pain in the ass to get around with a stationary tandem. Yea it helps to slide tandems when backing but that ain't the reason you slide em. It's for weight. Not maneuverability.

[@bryanbailey1462]

Could have gave the guy a hand just someone to say you clear or stop your gonna hit some people actually appreciate the help they say it takes ten years to actually know everything and I’ve heard driver’s say after 10 years they still was learning things these city’s where not built for how big the trucks and trailers have gotten and these old school drivers who have it figured out need to pass the knowledge to the next or we will all be none head truckers. Drivers need to stick together and watch out for one another and stop making fun of those who are learning

[@Isydia]

this is backing and have nothing to do with sliding tandems. you slide your tandem when you live load something heavy to make tour trailer more stable

[@Desertvanlife]

dammittt driver don't complain if he took a little longer to get it in the hole hell your wife never complains.......

[@smitty3973racing]

Every damn dock yard here in the twin cities looks like this. And with dumbass warehouse employees parking back there too

[@jasonpayne6495]

it's a bitch to slide those tandems sometimes, sometimes they don't slide at all

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

It's either the guy's lazy or the tandoms won't unlock. Been there, done that.

[@allanmccullough8550]

Trailer is still just as long, slid forward or back. I have been driving a truck since 1980 and find it easier for me, in tight situations to have tandems at rear when backing.

[@TheAlexheald]

Same here. At least I know where the rear of the trailer is and you don't have to worry about that extra swing in the back.

[@carlospadron488]

Im a rookie gents but i think the angle changes when tandems are moved...and it comes in handy when space is limited... just my two cents..God bless everyone out there

[@derek9197]

Tail swing is something I've gotten very used to and having the tandems slid forward helps to get into really tight spots.. gives more room in the front of the tractor which is where the problems can come in.. not enough space to get back in front of the trailer

[@LittleBudd13]

pull pinon tandems use trolley valve to lock wheels slide trailer in once in line, release trolley valve, lock tandems and finish docking

[@PAPERCHASERS309]

You went film fishing and didn’t catch anything lol. Took him a min but he got it. W for him. L for you.

[@dalisavage9278]

Wow I'm still working on my CDL

[@joshthompson1755]

I agree with everyone getting out to help.. but I just refuse to be liable for anything.

[@mahera7375]

yah man sometimes the backing take time because of the place small and no have enough rooms some warehouse give drivers headache but not that means bad driver if he can't make it easy

[@mahera7375]

yah man sometimes the backing take time because of the place small and no have enough rooms some warehouse give drivers headache but not that means bad driver if he can't make it easy

[@craigresponds7103]

Oh crap...I just noticed, his tandems are forward.