How Would You Approach This Back?

This has been my most difficult back while on the DG account for 14 months. I don't say that simply because this has been my only accident while on the account. Went back to store 2 weeks later and it still baffled me and I ended 150 feet from back door. So what would be your setup and thought process?

This has been my most difficult back while on the DG account for 14 months. I don't say that simply because this has been my only accident while on the account. Went back to store 2 weeks later and it still baffled me and I ended 150 feet from back door. So what would be your setup and thought process?

What’s the address?

Those 2 rocks are now on the edge of pavement, fyi. lol

This has been my most difficult back while on the DG account for 14 months. I don't say that simply because this has been my only accident while on the account. Went back to store 2 weeks later and it still baffled me and I ended 150 feet from back door. So what would be your setup and thought process?

DG in Velva North Dakota

What’s the address?

101 Prospect Ave, Velva, ND 58790

What’s the address?

Your coming in off S Main, not Prospect correct? And backing around the back of the store where the white truck in your pic is?

First. There’s be no pickup parked there and if there were I’d ask them to move.

Then I think I’d straight back all the. Way in (staying close to the corner of the building….but not to close) and try to create a better angle to get around the building.

That eliminates the two rocks and if done correctly should get you closer to the doors.

The only other option is one of those “bendable” trailers…lol.

I had a back at a Target in Stamford CT. Early 6 am delivery so traffic wasn’t an issue.

I backed in off the street. Stopped. Got out and surveyed the dock area, the area around my tractor. We do double drop and hooks so I came up with a plan on where to drop everything while I switched trailers.

Then I proceeded to back in. It’s an underground parking/access road to the mall so there are curbs and pillars. I GOALED 4 times to make sure I was online with what I picture.

All this to say. 1. Develop a plan. 2. Execute said plan 3. Don’t do it fast, do it safely.

P.S. the landlord is a idiot to put those rocks there.

Yes, Off of main. . fiddled with getting it angled and close to the curb. Was already nervous because of the first time so I didnt want to jump the curb.

Your coming in off S Main, not Prospect correct? And backing around the back of the store where the white truck in your pic is?

Thank you for your great advice. My downfall is I get overloaded and forget things. Never thought of going straight in and then trying to create a better angle. I guess that's why you're the vet and I'm the rookie. lol

The first time there was an employee car in that first spot and another to the left of the white pickup. Second time it was all clear. It's like they knew I was coming or something? LOL.

First. There’s be no pickup parked there and if there were I’d ask them to move.

Then I think I’d straight back all the. Way in (staying close to the corner of the building….but not to close) and try to create a better angle to get around the building.

That eliminates the two rocks and if done correctly should get you closer to the doors.

The only other option is one of those “bendable” trailers…lol.

I had a back at a Target in Stamford CT. Early 6 am delivery so traffic wasn’t an issue.

I backed in off the street. Stopped. Got out and surveyed the dock area, the area around my tractor. We do double drop and hooks so I came up with a plan on where to drop everything while I switched trailers.

Then I proceeded to back in. It’s an underground parking/access road to the mall so there are curbs and pillars. I GOALED 4 times to make sure I was online with what I picture.

All this to say. 1. Develop a plan. 2. Execute said plan 3. Don’t do it fast, do it safely.

P.S. the landlord is a idiot to put those rocks there.