May Trucking Orientation But My Backing Isn’t Perfect Since I’m Fresh Out Of CDL School. Should I Be Worried?

When I got hired at my present company I actually did three road tests or as the company calls them "Check Rides" The first was actually part of the initial interview it's actually to see how well you shifting coordination is and basic pre-trip knowledge, and a basic streight line back all of this was done I a day cab tractor with a 53' attached. My second Check ride was with the Safety Director after my three weeks of in-cab training with my trainer. This check ride was to determine if I would move into the "Shadow Training" Where I drove my own tractor with a load and my trainer had his own load. After that three week training I did one final "Check Ride" with the Safety Director and I was certified to start solo. Backing is tricky I'm still dialing it in some days I get it square on the dock and other days not so much. The big learning curve that I found is backing up a tractor with a sleeper cab I'm not lined up straight with my Trailer I'm either spinning my wheel to soon or too late when I'm chasing the trailer into the slot. When I went through CDL school we road tested on Day Cab tractors and you could glance out the back window to help you straighten out. Don't worry about about backing it will take time and every time you back you will gain confidence always GOAL and ask a fellow driver if you need a spotter most drivers will help because they have been in the same spot you are now every one started out as a newbe. Knock on wood I've never had a driver tell me no. Good luck on your new adventure and safe travels.