Truck Backing Episode 10: Using Google Earth during trip planning

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

As a rookie driver who just recently got my first year in.. I have used Google satellite and street view for every single new stop and vendor if I've never been there. Literally a life saver I've been using for all 13 months.

[@jmacd8817]

I did the same when delivering produce for Schneider/Sprouts.

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

@@jmacd8817 I just put my 2 weeks in with my current company but the whole 12 months I've been doing Walmart dedicated so some of them stores are tight and you gotta use a certain entrance so it saved me. Also new vendors too.

[@joeresitor7774]

Hey Shelton, I got my CDL Sept 2018. Spent six months pulling a flat bed, and then jumped into a tri-axle dump truck. Now am jumping back into a tractor trailer. Your videos and channel are going to be very useful to me. I like how you talk about set up and researching your drop point before arriving. I'll admit, nothing makes me more anxious than going somewhere and be ill informed. A little tip for new drivers.... never let your pride get in the way of asking for extra eyes on the ground. (but caution some spotters have no idea what they are doing). Also never sacrifice time for safety!

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Awesome! Good Luck Joe.

[@FCCFox]

Always enjoy your videos, the different camera angles help to visualize what the tractor/trailer are doing when you make a particular action. Very cool!

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Right on. Thanks! Glad you like them.

[@Privat3Kag3]

This is THE Most important thing that sets truck drivers apart. The ability to trip plan in advance by days or weeks & have backup plans for when/ if the primary is not achievable. CALL THE BUSINESS And ask them what they know about trucks delivering, or if that's even the Correct address & not just a drop yard they use sometimes.

[@BigLamp77]

Brother you def got it figured out...I've used a number of methods you teach but threw trial and era lol. Wish I had these videos when I first started driving. Good job brother

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Thank you Marcus! Appreciate the feedback.

[@betterdeadthanred839]

I alys have couple of those small cones on me and if loading dock is not marked (no lines) I'll get out of the truck and set one or two as my reference points.

[@owenwillard9323]

I know you know this already. BUT YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME!! You take your time editing and your information is professional 👌

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Thank you so much Owen 😀 Glad you like them!

[@successeb2883]

Thank you for the video ! 👍

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

My pleasure!

[@ry102777]

Great video…I’ve always used Google maps (satellite view) for these same reasons

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Thank you! I love your videos

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Glad you like them Wendy!

[@nonnalisa]

I am a new Truck driver, and I really appreciate your tips.

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Glad to hear that Lisa! Thanks for the feedback. Good Luck out there!

[@frankieacer27]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

You are so welcome

[@sandasturner9529]

Split screen rear/sideview camera thing makes it look like you're driving a blank billboard sign

[@adamrussall3944]

The master of the offset 🙌

[@bigchief00108]

I’m a new driver since July.I utilized your hangman technique and haven’t missed a beat. You explanation of what you’re doing is A1. I have a couple GoPros I want to set up and record me backing but don’t know where to position them. Any tips bro?

[@asmatullah1499]

i will support you

[@asmatullah1499]

Thank you bro

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

You are most welcome.

[@g41thomas]

Another good video

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Thank you

[@jakethehitman-187]

Where have you been ourJedi backing master?

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Working long hours! :)

[@jakethehitman-187]

@@AdvancedTruckBacking you are the man!! Arrow awareness tires first sides second tractor last & always be aware of your departure path😁🚛 I think we need t-shirts distributed to the trucking schools with this on it yes sir 10-4 copy good buddy!!

[@murdockdisraeli3015]

Shelton, how come this video is not in the playlist that you created for "Advanced Truck Backing?"

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

did not realize that , thanks.

[@ElPikante503]

You use the app or a laptop?

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

both work

[@OKOKOKOKOKOKOK-zn2fy]

Proper set-up makes it easy... for him at least.

[@davidphillips9024]

There is no way you can use Google Earth for planning what are you looking at is the picture it's not live

[@AdvancedTruckBacking]

Why would you need a live satellite image? It's so you can plan on approaching the dock from the best direction. Sometimes you're given an address and the best way to approach the docks might be from a side street for example.

[@brandonfrey1513]

Yeah I agree, sometimes you find a rest stop that looks good and when you get there it's an overgrown forest, but using maps is a good start if you've never been somewhere

[@Adzuma]

Even google maps works for me, however, there’s no telling what obstacles might be at the site that the satellite view doesn’t show, so be prepared