Western Express | Terrible Rookie goes Solo!

[@doug9437]

You being willing to post a video of you learning this stuff is helpful to a ton of people. We've all been new, only a few people admit it.

[@cajuncoupletrucking3563]

Practice my man will make you gold on backing!! In 2 months you will look back at this and smile thinking of how far you have come.

[@PoptartGoneTrucking]

Yes practice makes perfect

[@tmo.48]

Very encouraging ❤

[@maverickquest4552]

It took me a few months to really grasp the concept of backing trust me I know what you going through but I'm going to tell you this here once you get it you got it for life

[@Livestockhaulin]

Set up is 90% of the battle. 10% guiding it in. Trust the 5th wheel & let it do all the work for you. Lastly know how to S turn for minor corrections. Things you’ll pick up over time

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

For sure. Thanks!

[@weirdfan88]

You got lucky you had a lot of room for your first solo stop. I had to blindside from the street xD

[@ralph6164]

They tried to set u up with that load first back 😂😂😂

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

😅😂😂 I did! Thanks for watching stay tuned for more videos.

[@arthursmith9264]

Hey u practice everyday your whole career all docks are different all times are different all Trucking is different just do your thing don't worry about the haters & remember no matter how early u are always believe u are late & safety first no flip flops & hood cool shzz provide for your family & the only way to do that is too stay alert & healthy & don't be afraid too ask even haters like that & get your 27/30 yrs in & Success On & Happy Trails 🚛 🙏 ✌

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

I’ve gotten a lot better since this video!

[@clonefunk]

I’ve watched 100’s of trucking videos, but this by far is the best!….you are a cool dude, thanks

[@RachelRodriguez0925]

When in doubt just reset. Your setup will make a world of difference. To me it looked like you had enough space to swing it around and do a straight back 🤷🏽‍♀️ practice makes progress

[@mikeduncan0895]

Remember to watch rear tandems, they let you know where your heading.

[@elliot16]

Take all the time you need and stay calm!!

[@re4477]

The grind just comes with time. I too was hot garbage when I first started out.

[@realdadgamingzethus3428]

Shit looked better then my first back in. Lol. Get in where you fit in brother. Practice patience, soon you’ll be smooth as ice!!

[@bizzyjae2739]

😂😂😂this makes me think of myself and this still my biggest problem

[@cmcneill60]

Line your angle of the trailer up with the painted line, also sometimes the previous trucks will leave tire tracks you can back up on

[@MJFUYT]

Thx for posting/sharing this content. So helpful to myself, and I'm sure others as well. 💯

[@elsuzuki04]

My man was just excited first load by himself

[@JeremiahDouglas]

Its ok rookie take your time the first month is always the roughest just take your time and dont hit nothing big love driver ill be looking for you.

[@ImHimdaChosen1]

Keep practicing goal get out and look wants you get good act corrected your self no place will be hard 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@apexriders7873]

After watching you struggle to park yet somehow you got your cdl.. I no longer worry about my test coming up 😮

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

Lol good luck!

[@yeedbottomtext7563]

Bro you would be surprised. There are people who have driven for years that can’t straightline back

[@roberto-gp2dt]

I would do the same things your doing 23 years ago only practice will make you better, hang in there brother...

[@juanbb00]

All u need is practice. Don't give up Don't panic, practice an be careful, and always get off to check if you're unsure Good luck 👍

[@williamvangorden44]

The next time You are Back in, look for the tire marks and line. Your timetables up to thatire mark. Or another trick. Put a glove or a cone. On the side you're backing in On Two little tricks.

[@oakinboi]

Keep at it broski, stay safe and god bless.

[@WhiteLineFever1999]

Great Job man! keep up the work! you'll get better as time goes on for sure. one tip i could leave you with is to make sure to manage your clock. meaning stop only when you absolutely have to (ex: fuel, 30-min break, or just need to pull over because your tired). Because every second counts on your clock. Also try and leave at least an hour left on your clock to look for a place to shutdown for the night. saves you the headache of stressing about parking or running out of time while driving looking for parking. be safe bro!

[@victormontoya422]

Way to go brother ! Stay safe out there😮

[@JimmyCandFriends]

Thanks for the laugh. It reminded me of my first solo with a tractor that the power steering was broken. Took me 1/2 hour to get that thing in the dock.

[@thomaslander9676]

I remember turning that back into a blindside back during training. lol. It's amazing how you improve when the months go by. Still have those off days when you struggle with simple backs,

[@darylb5564]

Dude this isn’t a you issue… this is a training issue. Ask around and see if you can find someone that’s been around for a while that will spend some time with you.

[@zee6029]

Man you have a new subscriber… I promise I’m this 🤏🏾 close to going to to truck driving school, Im kinda in the air I have the career that I’ve wanted (usps mail man) but I’m craving more… only time will tell… keep grinding man!💪🏾

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

I'm glad I've helped inspire you man. Just trying to give insight and make the road a little less blurry.

[@williamvangorden44]

Forward and to the rightowards the camera. You Would have nailed it but you keep going left.. The first 3 times forward into the right. And then you can see both sides In the Is mirrors.

[@charlenedemaines7091]

The good thing about this is- your doing it slow and stopping- very professional move- the bad part is your doors aren’t open

[@richardgonzalez1948]

I Know You Trying To Make It Easy On Ya Self With That Pull Through But When You Have All That Space Ya Best Bet Is To Back Up And Keep Practicing While You Got All That Space And Can Practice❗️But Keep Doing Ya Thang You Gonna Get It

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

I appreciate it!

[@drmidnight680-kz2le]

Also, if you need, while fueling you can use the squeegee for a free truck wash.

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

I don't think I've seen that anywhere. You talking about the windshield cleaner?

[@drmidnight680-kz2le]

@@team_gabe_rice9333 yes

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

@@drmidnight680-kz2le I thought about doing that

[@bridgetmunoz4646]

Good Job!! Got to start somewhere get on where you fit in. Proud of you. Take your time young man. Safely First. Learning as you grow. Do you forget all the naysayers.

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

For sure! Thank you for the kind words. For my situation Western is my opportunity. All I can do is make the best of it.

[@garfield8900]

Biggest mistake with rookies by far is over steering when trying to park or backing in.

[@arthursmith9264]

U have to remember 90pct that come in don't know the GAME from Driving to lazy DM +check what u can tape really & if u can stay 2 yrs with any company u are on your way that will be the stressful times your first 4 yrs & have a plan where will 8 be in 5 yrs & it will go fast & PLAN each & everytime

[@pojo9925]

Nice flip flops.

[@samuelcaraballo5940]

Take your time backing up you will make

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

Thanks for the advice I done came a long way since. Subscribe and check out my more recent videos!

[@Layitdwn]

Keep your eyes on your tandem wherever them tandems going that trailer going to follow suite

[@abdulbasir7452]

😂 😂 man this part be gettin me every time hate 90 kills me when somebody is around nd watch me 😂 🤦🏼

[@wakeup1041]

As much room as u had I would have just did a 45 lol 😂 but damn I’m ready to start back driving myself lol

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

😂😂😂 you're not lying.

[@Layitdwn]

When dropping trailer turn landing gear away from the truck and when picking up do the opposite

[@kimtaylor739]

Keep up the good work sir

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

I will thank you for the inspiration. Be sure to check out my video posted today!

[@josephmcgahee7302]

Play American truck simulator. It’s a simulation, it will help you get the concept of backing. Plus if you fuck up, it’d just a game and nobody’s truck

[@tallwalls76]

That was painful. Nice flip-flops though

[@batman6749]

U have the a easy setup and you making it hard on yourself

[@aliensyndrome4280]

Maybe you should of asked somebody to help guide you in

[@francorama]

It's called creative parking at the truck stop.

[@daviausholloway18]

Yo Gabe if they let you adjust your trailer tandem it really helps you swing the the trailer to the right position and one more my guy get a knob for your steer wheel

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

I don't know if I would have made it through Pennsylvania horseback riding built intersections with my tandems back.

[@daviausholloway18]

With a dry van depends on how tigh the space is Adjust the trailer tandem and I always Adjust them back before leaving at some places they going to want you to Adjust the tandem just giving you ahead up

[@williamvangorden44]

Man, you must love that left hand side for some amazon, you're heavy on that left.

[@BradSpivey]

Do u take the truck home during your home time?

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

Yes with Western you keep the truck, which is part the reason I went with em.

[@carlosrugley8715]

Congrats! Homie so do a person has to do a test out when they finish with the trainer?

[@joycharles1055]

Looks lile you decide to turn steering wheel at last minute

[@ktfoent]

Never driven a truck before, went for an interview and aced the driving test, only problem, Backing Up. My issue is when I’m on a offset, I get to a point where turning left or right make my trailer go same direction either way, and that’s where I get lost

[@eyecyallcnme3197]

How

[@ktfoent]

@@eyecyallcnme3197 so now that I got experience, what I was talking about when the trailer didn’t catch up to the truck yet, no matter which way your turn it will go same way until you even out

[@eyecyallcnme3197]

@@ktfoent ohh okok.. I was thinking that whatever way you turn the wheels the trailer will go in the opposite direction.

[@ktfoent]

@@eyecyallcnme3197 this is true 100%, but when I tried driving truck first time in confused me even more, but it’s because if your trailer is offset already, you need to get that trailer as straight as possible behind the truck first before you start making those small adjustments reversing or your trailer will just keep offsetting, I hope that makes sense, for me, until I get it, I just don’t get it 😄

[@eyecyallcnme3197]

@@ktfoent yea I get it, appreciate that

[@walterharris6311]

Hey try parking in spots with 2 spots open if possible 😂

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

I’ve gotten better since this video. Subscribe and check out my most recent video!

[@Truckerman420]

Also I'm a trainer with western so if you want tips on how to improve on backing skills map reading trip planning etc look me up

[@tmo.48]

Are you still a trainer for WE? I'm here waiting for one.

[@eyecyallcnme3197]

👀

[@Truckerman420]

You had it the first time if you would have just pulled up to the right just a little bit open your doors and you would have just had to back in straight after that

[@boslvdy]

I dont like the Freightliner either Id def pick International over them.

[@realdadgamingzethus3428]

How you liking western so far?

[@roncurtis4094]

You had no TRAINING!! What did they give you, 50hrs of training?

[@richmiller2758]

Curious,did you not have the room to pull forward and get under your trailer? Or were you just specifically doing the alley docking?

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

Alley docking. I brought the trailer. Doing a live load.

[@richmiller2758]

@@team_gabe_rice9333 👍

[@richmiller2758]

I'm doing flatbed still with trainer,probably gonna cut me loose soon then the fun begins,lol

[@vcozma66]

You need to set up some reference points on the ground!

[@bossladi727]

Best pineapples ever.

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

Straight bussin! Thanks for the comment and view. Be sure to hit that Subscribe button if you haven't yet 😉

[@williamvangorden44]

Just watch the video over. See where you went wrong? Your camera was in a perfect place. All you had to do was just go to it. I know you're still new, but that would be the best way for you to see where you went wrong. But you definitely Were heavy on the left. A lot.

[@landahenderson4639]

Isn't commensary a term for people that been to prison or the military?

[@PoptartGoneTrucking]

I know you excited about driving a truck but you in the SERIOUSLY IN THE WRONG COMPANY TRUCK

[@Truckerman420]

And wear shoes at your customers a lot of our customers will tell you that if you wear flip flops they will turn you away

[@PoptartGoneTrucking]

I would quit working for them

[@jordanwright4164]

Would you recommend this company

[@jordanwright4164]

Also how much is the training pay and how long is it?

[@phillipdunn7486]

Somebody help him this hurts my head I know he’s a rookie but come on lol. Look if I saw him I would get out of my truck and spot him and help him out

[@Truckerman420]

One other thing never block the fuel islands don't block the scales after fueling or scaling if you are going to eat go park because driving for western express is an easy way to end up on bonehead truckers channel

[@DanielHernandez-xc5jf]

You making good money??

[@MrJAILERZ]

I gave you the key at Kroger

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

My guy! Thank you thank you thank you. Funny how you stumbled upon my videos ain’t it.

[@MrJAILERZ]

@@team_gabe_rice9333 small world

[@primalsmash5801]

Flatbed gang tho

[@DarrkMane]

How many miles are you working a week with flatbed loads right now?

[@PoptartGoneTrucking]

Welfare Express is going to make Trucking taste bad in your mouth !!!!! I feel bad for you already !!!! Welfare express FIXING to play with you and your CDL !!!! Watch, I ain’t Lying Either

[@traedolla]

He gone learn the hard way 😂

[@zach8969]

I lasted 4 months with them and almost quit trucking after that experience lol. I ended up quitting trucking later but that was 3 years after lol.

[@darrenwheeler4392]

How the hell you ever go out by your self hope you get. better at backing never givr up young man least your s descent feller

[@americanlinks1924]

you might have to bang a few trucks before u get it. I did

[@MiExile]

Your trolling

[@mosawo5661]

I know I didn’t just watch nigga try to park for 2 hours…then act like he deserved to eat something😂😂😂

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

Thanks for watching 😅

[@g.i.joetrucker]

I don't know why western express throw you guys out there and y'all still not comfortable with backing smh your trainer didn't teach you anything and it's going to come down where you gotta back in a dock and it won't be a distribution center. Learn on how to back from watching another channel and practice.

[@PoptartGoneTrucking]

I AM NOT HATING ON YOU I JUST KNOW WHAT YOU FACING AHEAD IS A NOT GOING TO FUNNY

[@otisjames4086]

U didn't hit anything..so you've done good ✅

[@team_gabe_rice9333]

And still haven't! Thanks for watching, be sure to subscribe for more videos!