Profile For Adrian T.

Errol . Thank that was exactly what I was looking for something in depth that I was lacking I appreciate it!

A lot of the time you can see across the top of your trailer. Not something you can do with a van. It really is a lot different. Did you guys take your test and learn in CDL school with a van though? I know you forget if you don't do something a lot, but don't you get the basics? For 45 I learned a pretty good method. Drive up til your shoulder is in the middle of the hole. Be perpendicular to it about 3 to 5 feet away. I have an auto man so I put it in first gear, creep mode then I don't touch the throttle. Creep up until your shoulder gets to the far side of the next spot/trailer then hard right until your tractor gets to 12:00, then hard left until you get to 9:00. STOP. Don't stop or use throttle the entire time you're moving. Now you straighten the steers and slowly back towards the hole. This will get you pretty close so just GOAL and adjust as needed. You shouldn't need many pull ups to get perfect.

Yes I learned in a dry van and I have backing knowledge . I can eventually always get the in the spot I just want to be more proficient.

I have 3 months experience in Flatbed so I never really backed up anywhere.

You CHOSE to never back up. I’ll try to get in a couple backs every day with my flatbed just for the practice. And that is what you need-practice. At three months you should have the beginning of understanding how the trailer and tractor act and react to each other. Find a truck stop at ten am and just practice hitting empty spot.

Obviously I had to go back for truck stops and etc. All I've ever had to do in Flatbed is straight line or offset and I use that word loosely. I've never had to alley dock a flatbed and I've done a few a 45. My question was how I could get better at 45* like there was something that was missing . But thanks for the "help."

First ever post on here so please spare me. I have 3 months experience in Flatbed so I never really backed up anywhere. Coming to dry van it's a whole nother game. I actually Just completed my first solo load it went pretty well except for the final backing. It was a tight spot . I didn't ever get it in there so we the repower came and just told em to drop it in the middle of the isle so he could get I.

I have a lot of trouble with the 90 degree or 45 degree backing. I feel like I do better with the 45 degree but it still takes forever to get it in the spot if I even do. I was wondering if anyone had any tips such as set up distance wheel placement anything would be extremely appreciated .