When Backing Up, For F***'S Sake, STAY IN THE TRUCK

[@greglawson3805]

RIP Dave, you will be sorely missed.

[@BarbarianInvicta]

Dang man, Literally just found this channel a few weeks after his passing RIP

[@enigma1767]

He’s a legend in my eyes. Been driving over 7 years now but when I first started his videos where a gold mind for learning. Actually that will never stop, still learning every day. He seemed like any amazing individual.

[@josephsanabria4400]

OMG!!! This is extremely sad to read!! May his memory continue to shine and bless many with his vast knowledge of this industry. My sincere condolences to his family 😢

[@onenightstan3635]

Rip

[@thesmiths2675]

I just found out just now in your comment. I had no idea.

[@windermere2330]

Love to see old timers spread knowledge! Experience matters!

[@riforgiate74]

That takes GOAL to a whole new level.

[@1989keem]

@@riforgiate74 🤣🤣🤣

[@regankaldahl8496]

My Dad was a trucker for 30 yrs and got his 1 million mile safe driving award and told me your mirrors are your best friends.know what is around u at all times.

[@donalddowland3202]

To think that this Truckers passed away at 68 years old makes you wonder how all we have here I really appreciate Dave the Truckers R.I.P

[@wannabeangler]

RIP brother trucker! Take that final ride through the gates.

[@claudiagaluzzi8676]

Don’t tell me he is passed away ???

[@poke85]

can't believe he's gone man RIP Dave

[@christopherhart1415]

That's why I love the trucking industry I've been in since 2014 and every day you will see something new and crazy it never gets old

[@endoftherope]

That powerd passenger side mirror was a God sent gift

[@elmatatang7660]

Opening the door period is just funny to me I’ve never had to open a door to back the many truck I’ve driven local and otr

[@rooseveltrainesjr7618]

I agree 200% I'm been driving for 34 years never opened my door while backing I use the mirrors. Always good stuff keep teaching us

[@classictruckpete7809]

RIP Dave. I we miss and the knowledge you shared us. Thank you sir

[@dangregg3189]

Yep I saw a back in the 80's that used to do that. I always thought it was insane.

[@Joshualibbyy]

Mine is remote controlled I just get out and grab my PS5 controller and just back it right in

[@andreas_reyes]

😅😅😅😅

[@johnnybegood7725]

You’re a personal hero of mine. I love your advice and extensive knowledge of the industry. Thank you!

[@DeanMk1]

If you're unsure about ANYTHING with your trailer, stop the truck and GET OUT. Walk back and take a look. There's NEVER anything wrong with getting out and figuring out what you need to do to back that trailer up successfully.

[@ABc-b3t]

This dude told me that he did that, trying to sound that he is the greatest thing on trucking, I don't have any experience but that's stupid Thanks, you're 💯 real, much love you got more lessons.

[@briandarazs6620]

Thought I heard it all until now. WOW. Standing on the step while backing up, that guy is lucky he still has legs.

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

RIP absolutely loved watching this man's videos. Learned soo much in a small amount of time. Hope you are enjoying the upstairs!👍

[@mr.terwilliger5728]

I completely agree. If you’re going to get out of the truck to see what you’re doing when backing up, get completely out of the vehicle with both feet on the ground away from the moving truck. Then after you have a visual on what’s going on, jump up in the truck and continue backing appropriately.

[@Donato2018]

You're 100% Correct

[@phill8260]

Yeah I’m a millennial so I’m just going to get me some Wi-Fi cameras and set them up to stick on the back of whatever trailer I have might as well work smarter not harder

[@apexmonk3670]

GenXer... I still agree. Work smarter.

[@christopherpaige406]

Do whatever you need to get the job done.

[@vitogriffin8902]

I'm not a driver, but I used to move furniture and spent a lot of time in and around trucks..the best drivers I saw would pretty much explain being able to back trucks up so well especially to the blind side, as being intuition. They were so good at it and so used to it that they knew where the trailer was and where it was going to end up just by mastering their craft. I would probably be one of the guys who gets out every 2 feet to look all around the trailer just to make sure everything was going how it was supposed to.

[@BranGDo]

I’m going to miss you Dave, your insight helped me through many situations. Rest easy and watch over us! 😢

[@Trukerguy760]

R.I.P Dave thank you for your knowledgeable advise.. SEE YA ON THE BACKHAUL DRIVER

[@Crewsy]

Yupp. Never stand on the battery box so make sure your rig has a left side fuel tank to stand on. 😜

[@CartoonWeasel]

I open the door but never step out. I turn and make sure my foot stays on the brake. Never had to get up.

[@kodiak7274]

When I was a greenhorn I was in allentown pa and a guy pulled into a shipper with a green pete and did that. I was in awe I'd never seen that and id never do it either. It did look pretty slick though

[@johnmoor86]

Do it every right back! I love his videos but this one I don’t agree with! My truck barley crawls in reverse!

[@Dortchskii]

@@johnmoor86 I definitely couldn’t do it with my truck. Allison tc10 with 2.49 rearemd. Low reverse at idle is 4mph. I got it used and I have no idea what idiot specced an Allison this way, but as soon as I get a chance I intend to redo the entire low range to something that makes more sense.

[@morganj1130]

You're absolutely correct. It's dangerous. It looks cool though

[@nitroneal48]

I lost a friend in fourth grade , he was on the back of his dad log truck trying to help back up and he fell off and his dad backed over top of him his dad didn't see him fall off until it was too late

[@Matthew-e8h2l]

Always drove me nuts when saw a driver doing this! Thanks for the video.

[@kevinbaker6168]

I had a guy who was "training" me do that. I told him, "don't do that!". A few years later another did that and wound up falling off and got ran over. His body was found a day later because the lot he was putting the trailer was an auxiliary lot that wasn't used very often.

[@timmuenks9599]

Electric mirrors are a blessing for backing into tight places . Use the all the time . 😊

[@jchis9852]

I've seen them totally standing on the step with their back to the front facing the rear of the trailer. 🤪

[@SAPPY4HAPPY1]

I think we’ve seen the same guy(s)! Never underestimate the power and creativity of human stupidity.

[@marv4242]

Thank you soo much for speaking on backing up a trailer while stepping out of a backwards moving truck to see. Very well said needed to be said. Safe travels to and from and keep the great videos coming!

[@stephenmartin5766]

I’ve seen this before, it’s hilarious 😂 Set up right and shouldn’t hardly ever have to even get out

[@ericschneider8524]

Part of Get Out And Look should be Air Brakes First !

[@youngblood5863]

You are so right, also all these guys riding with the tandems all the way under the belly of the trailer makes it harder to back up, but they dont have a clue, this new breed of trucker are a piece of work, i been driving 39 yrs and i see something new everyday

[@dorkydarell4073]

OMG 😳 that's funny 🤣🤣🤣!!! Man I had a dude fresh outta trucking school doin that! You can only imagine what I was thinking 🤔🤔🤔 sir!!! 😂

[@FrancBlanco]

All this Information is well a good, but the problem is driver ego.Nobody wants you to tell them about their driving habits. I hear it all the time just because you been driving for a long time doesn’t mean that you are exempt from accidents happening to you. Great content!

[@Mr.boxxchevy]

I've seen dudes stepping out or backing up with the door open

[@FredSherman-k7l]

Yep, seen it also, never should have gotten a license.

[@soundlord12]

Everyone knows you find a random person to back up while you guide them 😂

[@pierovittori1076]

Miss you Dave ❤ Most things I know about trucking I've learned from you

[@2races1kind]

Aww, c'mon, truck surfing is the next Olympic event.

[@timmuenks9599]

Some people simply don't belong in a truck cab ! Ever !

[@off-roadingridingtrails1212]

That’s how my great grandfather showed me and ever since that’s how I done it.

[@99redballoons54]

And mi daddy and his daddy a4 him. We don't need no snow mexkin B in all high and mi tea tellin us wats bin doin it sins B4 noah was a boi, how's it gunna be dun did in thes her parts 🖕

[@morpheus_9]

Sounds like a good way to lose your legs lolol

[@maypenclock]

AWSOME

[@sheldonharvey8306]

Those things just to avoid getting out of the truck and looking. Thank you for the video. Keep up the good work.

[@thepitpatrol]

I was standing on the step backing my semi up while watching this video on my phone.

[@anthonyanthonymorones4226]

I see people doing different ways when they’re backing up a truck, but with me, I look through the mirror and back up really really carefully

[@Richtaco]

I’ve seen a guy do that in a custom Pete backed into a tight spot perfectly.

[@nate186]

In the comments, it seems like there's a skill wall - the best of the best can do it safely and quickly, while it's dangerous and near-impossible for average drivers

[@ajbrooks3893]

Yes, I agree NEVER get out of your your semi, while the your vehicle is in motion. Everything you need is in that mirror, have your back flat against, the driver's seat have your mirrors adjust accordingly and small turns to adjust.

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

The one trainer at my school thought he was cool showing off backing up standing on the steps, also seen a few people do it at the truck stops too.

[@JakeCline-l3h]

I've done the open door thing for a wider view. None of that other nonsense though. I did used to throw the door open and lean out in my old 65 Ford,but it was just to screw with my old man. He's the one taught me how to set mirrors and use em correctly.

[@kellywhite4460]

I've seen this! So dangerous I'm gonna try that door swing move though.

[@Alleycatthegadite]

If you have door mounted mirrors the door swing is the best way to do it.

[@jasonduke3608]

It works just stay belted just in in case.

[@vendingdudes]

Just keep your seat belt on. Almost have to if you got stacks blocking your vision.

[@Duvstep910]

Rest easy; Dave. I built your peterbilt as a tribute in American Truck Simulator. Such an iconic rig for an iconic person.

[@ScottyGMusic]

One of my older coworkers told a story from the old days of someone doing this. Standing backwards with his left hand on the wheel.

[@FlatPlaneCranky]

Seeing your American Classic interior sure makes me miss mine. 2002 379 Flat Top Pete.

[@truckingwithj7202]

Worse thing I ever saw was a guy blindside backing, truck in gear, and he was hanging out the passenger side window to see where he was going 🙄.

[@certified_boogeyman]

That's legendary

[@adamhearts9195]

but was the truck moving

[@jakestevens8817]

Worked road crew, one of our dump haulers was just a little 5 foot guy, just backing up the dumper he would jump back and forth to the passenger door and the back to driver door while raising the dumper loaded.... whenever I heard the kwopper rolling in I got the fuck out of the hole.

[@R-BURQUENO]

There's no way...Are you serious?????🤣🤦🤦🤦

[@bighoss8793]

Never under any circumstance underestimate the power of stupidity.

[@IamNOtAhuman-sg8so]

My dad has been backing like that for over 30 years. Standing outside of his truck on the steps. Oddly enough he’s never had to pull forward

[@joshuapowell114]

Skill

[@owl369]

You sure are missed.❤ No channel like this at all especially with Canadian content .

[@DCigar]

My old boss’s father was killed by his truck when it ran him over after he fell out of it - stupid way to go

[@joecummings1260]

I started driving in the 1970's and I never saw it done until I saw it on youtube. I move all kinds of crazy stuff, oversized and all, and I never needed to get out on the step to back up. And I regularly worked NYC

[@richh4003]

I open my door all the time, can't see nothing with them big stacks on the side of the truck🤷‍♂️

[@joshcantrell8397]

Sad thing is is that I don’t doubt you

[@uncrunch398]

Safety before glamor. Unless you're as fixated as a woman about appearance before going to work. That's why I don't like anything unnecessarily blocking my view. Including exhaust stacks.

[@andrewbennett7756]

I used to hang out the window backing in my trailer,now I'm retired I miss my flatt bed day still have my Pete just going to truck shows now or take the grandson out in her her loves her all the best great show 💗 a big shout out to all the Pete out there young or old❤❤❤❤❤

[@sixx6sixx107]

I approve this message but I still love opening my door to back up when the mirror is no help anymore. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@lt.petemaverickmitchell7113]

There’s nothing wrong with cracking that door open a little bit on a Peterbilt to see something. We did it for years and I wish they were still around to keep doing it.

[@Bigcountrytrucker645]

Dude I literally saw that like a week ago at a really tight shipper I was on the phone with my dispatcher and stop talking and she’s like is everything OK I said yeah just something I haven’t seen before

[@johnolver3217]

Those rectangle things on the side are just for shinny

[@shawnmcintosh1574]

Brother I'm so short . I have to get out and run to the back of the trailer to look While the truck is backing up. I leave the door open so I can run and jump back in before it hits the building. I don't shut the door anymore because the last time I did that it locked and the truck hit the building...

[@qwindalberry6709]

You must drive for swift?

[@holidaymagic17]

Literally I think goal became goar

[@yannisgouras4482]

Or you could look at it this way so many guys are guilty of bragging about their ability to back into a dock perfectly but that guy who fell off the truck and yet the truck still hit the dock he can say that my backing skills are so good I don't even have to be in the truck and I still get it in the hole

[@jessiehughes9432]

We never covered that in truck school, I'll take your word for it. 👍🏻👌

[@BubblesTheCat1]

My immediate impression of a driver opening his door to reverse is, what an idiot. If you cannot back up with your mirrors, then you shouldn't be in a truck.

[@LuckyCharms777]

Well just like with cars, most truckers probably don’t have their mirrors adjusted properly either.

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

💯

[@nate186]

Would it change your mind if that's how they've done it for years? I hear some truckers complain that the stacks block their mirrors, so they have to open the doors.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

May he rest in peace. I could not believe he passed suddenly. He seemed very healthy.

[@kennethboyer2338]

Saw a guy do that once, I just shook my head and moved on.

[@SteveJackson-rq7yj]

My trainer, Safara, did that, he also did a blind side!! and he nailed them both!! True story.. right, wrong or crazy.

[@XhectorX1417]

Absolutely correct, I've never, and should there never be, a reason to do such a thing.

[@jossa942]

Ive seen it also i knew it was dumb. Thank you for confirming

[@beardedwonder73]

Couldn't agree more. I've seen it done a few myself. I don't understand how they can stop the truck in an emergency doing that. I have used the open door, hang out the door but never took my foot away from brake and clutch.

[@skybot9998]

I drove transfer for about 6 months. Its tougher than it looks especially backing up. I took a warehouse job and left this kind of trade to the men and women that knew what they were doing.👍

[@tedb4254]

A professional knows where his trailer is at and how far he can go. You have to be the best backer in the world to be a successful driver. Too many people think all they have to do is navigate going forward, I would argue most accidents happen while backing….

[@Masta_Fluffy]

It’s sad we need videos like this. Personally I use a drone. But I know not everyone can afford to use one of those, I have also ran into places I can’t use it. Stay safe drivers! 😊

[@cotjocky466]

Lots of old timers backed that way. And yes, it’s stupid dangerous and why it’s now frowned upon and no longer taught.

[@fklr-369]

Yeah one of those super truckers lol Great video my friend keep up the good work and stay safe, that goes for the rest of my fellow truckers and much love.

[@philippesabourin9026]

The only time you stand on the battery box , is when your o the ice road and the ice is thin !!! Have a good one and god bless !!!

[@dancollingridge919]

Yes i have a few that have done that

[@dannyb8504]

Damn and all this time I would jump on the hood 😂😂😂

[@pojo9925]

When I was driving a 379 I would stand on the battery box all the time and found it very easy to back into a space.

[@michaelhuerter1206]

Like forest gump would say " Stupid is that stupid does", that says it all....

[@BruhNah999]

Thank you sir it is dangerous to open and get out in gear. Got it! 😀

[@billbrennan2563]

I did it for 37 years and NEVER had a problem

[@kirkawilson]

I like watching your videos, you have a lot of knowledge for rookies

[@ebwholesaler]

Maybe it was with a clown during a truck circus show ? lol

[@kurtsherrick2066]

I have seen drivers do that a few times. I could back a 379 with the door closed. I have opened the door a few times but rarely. I am retired now. The only thing I miss about Trucking is my 379.

[@paulafarley8310]

❤ you will be missed Mr. Dave

[@MORES1971]

😂Volvo drivers don't have to do this, only drivers who drive classic trucks do it because they can't see anything through those pipes and filters and the big hood😁😀

[@peachesjohnson9387]

Ive done it for 27yrs and nailed it every time IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE DRIVER 😂

[@MrHanichak2]

I think the newest thing is if you get a drone to fly above you, you can actually look down on yourself while backing up or pulling forwards whichever way you need to get out!