How To Back A Trailer Like A Pro | Tips To Backing A Semi Trailer - Big Rig Pro 

I've been backing trailers since I was 12. Bumper pulls, goose necks, and now I'm 26 and have had my CDL for 4 years. There are some days I just absolutely get my butt kicked even with plenty of room. It really is 100% about the set up. But to all new drivers, don't let that get you upset. Safe is better than fast 110% of the time.

At 64 I'm about to start a new career in trucking I may be too old to rock and roll but I'm too young to die !

Backing trailers is my curse, this video really help. Thank you

I’ve been driving a for over two years and I still watch backing videos… You always get a different insight from different explanations. This is the best one yet!

To know that even veteran drivers continues to make mistakes now and then is encouraging me to stay the course. Thank you and God bless!

This video is incredibly professional and well produced. I was shocked to see it had less that 7,000 views. The multiple angles and concise explanation make this video a great resource. As someone who is working towards getting their CDL within the next 2-3 months, this video really put my mind at ease. Thank you!

Thank you, bro! You helped get some of my confidence back. Yesterday was madness for me. I was reaching my 14 hr deadline and I could not blind side back it for the life of me. I saved your video, I'm gonna watch 100 times lol until I memorize word for word

I’m a 27 year old woman ready to get my CDL Class A in a few weeks! I have both my parents that are CDL drivers. My mother on buses and my dad on a semi truck! They are so proud of me for getting this far! This video inspired me as well! Just cross your fingers and toes boys. I want to be safer than sorry out on this road. Thanks for the video. It helped a lot.

I'm glad there's guys like you posting videos like this. After many hours of school and studying, I passed my CDL-A knowledge tests and have my learners permit, tomorrow morning I start my yard training at 160 Driving Academy. Thank you.

Transitioning from backing pup trailers to a 53’ is a wild transition. I’m learning daily with my new job. I have to stay out of my own head. Vet drivers aren’t in their trucks pointing and laughing 😂. I remind myself that I’ve only had my license for a year and some months. Everyone was once a beginner.

For a new OTR Driver with only one month experience, there is a LOT of helpful advice here. Thank you!

1 year in and I have my great day, good days and wtf days when it comes to backing 😂 I learned that it’s all about taking my time

I got my CDL 3 weeks ago and set up to take a road test tomorrow for a job I really want nervous because I’m new but came here to get some more tips

Oversteering is my problem and setup but I’m getting better

Guys if your still learning your backing skills take into account that every truck is different based on the length of the wheel base, length of the hood, and the turning radius. A good rule of thumb to follow is to straighten out your truck and trailer as even as possible along the row of trucks where you want to park, keep about a 4 feet to 5 feet distance away from the trucks on said row, then align your fifth wheel right smack in the center of the hole you want to park in, then cut a hard right and slowly pull forward, the way you know when to cut it back to the left is when you start to lose sight of the hole in your mirror. Once you start to straighten out you pull forward just enough so the end of your trailer is just 1 or 2 spots away from the hole so you don't over shoot the setup and you have enough room to mauver the back of your trailer into the hole, Your Welcome.

I’m currently a student at a local commercial driving school and the 45 degree angle turns are pretty tricky, this video definitely gave me some reference tools to use thank you so much for this video! God Bless!

I just started driving a truck for my job, he makes it seems so easy. I'm nowhere near parking in 1 try. Maybe one day I'll do it

I’m in school and testing in a few weeks. The offset has definitely kicked my butt 😅 The slowest I go the better outcome I get. Everything is backwards & that takes some time for adjustment. This video is well explained with clear visuals. Thank you for that 🙏🏻

You are really a good driving instructor

Thank you for this video. This is my 2nd week OTR solo and I struggle with backing, especially to dock doors. I have my good days and bad days. Using these tips going forward!!

Superb explanation. I've recently passed my HGV in the 🇬🇧 I really find the various reverse scenarios terrifying,especially when people are watching you, so these tips help enormously.

You always want to make the back is easy as you can for yourself and back at your own pace don't let impatient drivers make you overthink or rush cuz you'll make mistakes

THANKS for this video. My school is only 3 & 1/2 weeks + i have learning disabilities.....THIS VIDEO ROCKS. I feel like i can use this to pass my CDL

Your method works best for me. Newbies get the reassurance of seeing the space from both sides of the mirror before backing.

We were never taught to back up into any spots. We did straight back, offsets and parrellel . That’s it. Have not had to parallel anything yet in my first 3 weeks

Thanks for the explanation of backing, I’m starting truck driving school next month and backing is something I want to learn. I will watch this again

Lots of years on the other side of the table as a city dispatcher/broker and this is the part of the job that I respect the most from you drivers. The sheer variety of completely ate-up docks setups out there is staggering. I show all my newbie carrier managers videos like this. The more they can understand what drivers have to deal with every day, the more they can help them get in/out of locations as smoothly as possible. Now...that doesn't do anything to ensure the driver has the right BOL and is going to GA like he's supposed to instead of loaded with freight going to CA, but hey...that's another video :)

Been driving for over 20 years and i still have to do pull ups now and then. Dont get pissed. All backing is good practice for the next time. Stay safe! Great vid!

Amazing tips it's big help sir soon arrive in canada as trailer truck driver.thanks a lot god bles

THANK YOU THANK YOU I am just learning the Alley Dock and YOU are by far the BEST Teacher on Backing if YOU every want to do Something Different A Truck Driving INSTRUCTOR is were you would be excellent . My Instructor now is So confusing doesn't Teach step By step. And is very Inpatient. I told him shouting at a student does TEACH AND the student doesn't listen to a shouting Instructor. Thanks again and many Blessings to you and your family

One of the best coaching/training videos for backing a 53’ dry van! Thank you!

This video is superb! The camera angles and the arrows were exceptional!

I’m gonna watch this video like ten more times till I get it straight but it was very informative.

Im 25 and just past my CDL permit I’m excited for new journey I been watching a lot of your video

Thank you, I needed this. I have zero experience and my buddy let me use his truck to try manuvering in a lot. I have never felt so inept! Im just glad there were no witnesses. I made some progress though:)

Today is my 3rd day out with a trainer. It's really challenging but I like it. That's how you learn backing 👍

I just starting to get to the trailer truck driver,and this video is absolutely make me feel more very informatif.thank you so much.

You are the best teacher I see so far thank you for explaining every detail I’m sure they go to help me in the future I’m only been driving one week and I need those tips the way you do and then we use plan we appreciate it you are the number one

Thank you for providing the video. It's important for drivers to always check their surroundings before reversing, including getting out of the vehicle to visually confirm the path and any potential hazards. The "90-degree or button hook" technique you mentioned involves reversing at a 90-degree angle to the direction of travel and can be useful in tight spaces or when maneuvering around obstacles. It's essential to explain the technique clearly, as the 90-degree back was a little short, thanks for the video.

Been driving a year, and this is 1 of the best banking vids I've seen. Carry on lol

I’m being driving trucks everywhere but every day for 20 years it’s a new challenge, most of the dock will guide you but never forget to uses your GOAL gets outside and look, good luck my friends,

Extremely helpful... THANK U👊🏾

Thanks for all your training and encouragement.

I feel like a new driver already. Thanks for the info. Awesome video on backing, the part a dread the most in my work day. Stay blessed 💪💯

Thank you great tips,thanks for making me feel a little better about it,today was my first day and I struggled.

I watched your video over and over and it has helped me tremendously. Thank you.

best explanation i've seen so far. thanks! and also thanks for the encouragement to keep practicing!

Out of all the videos I watched, I really like the way you explain and also the angles are perfect!!! It would be amazing to see a video for the "Off set backing maneuver" which is needed to pass driving school. Thanks man!!!

Such great practical advise. Thank you!!!

I was always told nobody will remeber a perfect backing and nobody will forget you htting something. Im just 5 months in and i do it 4 days a week and i still have those days. One thing i see allot is drivers alley docking when they have a whole yard they can use. Please use your space and never be afraid or intimidated if you need to reset.

Your are very calm and professional when you explain these tips thank you so much! May God bless your sir

Thank. You. I need all the help I can get. But plenty of advice from such a short video. 🙏perfect straight to the point

And God bless you. I am so much interested in trucking. Thanks for the videos always. 🙏🏿

I'll be getting my cdl in June, wish me luck, I'll be remembering this to help me pass.

I watched your video a few months cause I was starting a job where I would be driving 53 foot trailers and docking everyday .. your tip on the set up really helped me out , thanks

Yes practice makes perfect I learn a lot thank you so much

Great video this helped me a lot.. I will try these techniques tomorrow.. Im a new trucker.. Thanks

Thank you PJ!

Great video! Thanks for sharing and investing the time and effort to do it so professionally.

I'm glad I watched your video. Tomorrow my team and I will start our 90 degree backing and hopefully we develop the concept. Please keep us in your prayers and thank-you for your education and knowledgeable backing tips.

Thanks I'm in training now and my trainer didn't tell me this tip about passing up the empty space using the parking space in the middle of the trailer, thanks I think you fixed my problem 👍 appreciate the video!

Great Video!! Thanks for a thorough explanation.

thanks for the tips, very professional!

Thanks for the advice backing up kinda struggling.Have a good one!!

Thank you! Very helpfull.

Bro my dad gives me hell on backing 😅 that’s why I’m watching all these videos

Thanks for the tips

Dude this video is super helpful. Great content!

I'm considering going this direction jobwise and this is the part that intimidates me

Thank you needed this

I remember when I did the driving test for truck with heavy trailer. I was driving a 2008 14 speed rigid chassis Volvo FH440 and I had a 3-axle trailer (one in the front with a drawbar connected to the axle and 2 axles in the rear). I was gonna reverse into a gate but I couldn't get the setup right and I couldn't go close enough to the gate because there was a delivery truck on the far side of the gate. I had to drive out on the road again to get my trailer in the right position and the front axle on the trailer turned the right way. First try and I managed to get the trailer perfectly between the lines. I was about 5 meters from the gate and I told the instructor that I was gonna drive forwards a few meters to get the front axle straight as well. He just said with an almost proud voice: "Nah, we can go back to end the test. I can see that you know what you're doing." Even if my teachers said that I didn't need more practice, because they saw that I could do it with relatively few retakes, but the reason why I wanted more practice was to work on my confidence that I can actually do it. Edit: spelling

Thank you very much.

Great information, PJ!

Thank you for the informative video. My road test next week .

Been bushogging a 15ft back wing for years so this is really helpful cause thinking of getting my cdl!

Great video and everything is explained Very well and thorough.

Thank you 🙏

Awesome video, thank you so much for sharing it with us around the world 🌎, I am learning my alley dock and offset backing in school

Thanks for the great work 👍

This was a great video

Thanks for the info it will come in handy even in American Truck Simulator.

I hope to see more of these backing skills . Thank you & Happy New Year

Teachable lesson thanks so

Great video.

❤❤❤❤thank you very much Big Bro!!! God Bless You !!!!😊

Great Video on an essential skill all want to be truck drivers need to learn thanks bro

I’m motivated thanks for your ideas

What a great video. Thanks for sharing 🤙

Thank You for the help 🙏🏾

Thanks that video is a gem very well explained .

Thanks mate.this video will be a help as I'm going for my semi truck licence soon

Great information

Thank you for this video and GOD bless you too❤

Thanks so much

Your video is very detailed and helpful thank you....

Great video, thanks for the tips. I’m learning right now to get my CDL

Thank you for your video it motivate me to keep going and get my cdl blessing for you and your family

Amazing video. Spent 4 hrs on my first session & felt like pulling my hair off. After seeing this, I am now eager to try again.

Well I got my CDL a month ago and i understand how to back up in a straight line and in a 45 degree but my mentor He’s a bit impatient with me. So now I’m solo and I feel more confident with myself backing but I still stop look and adjust. Because confident doesn’t beat making sure your in the right way or angle. I always look.

Awesome video! Thank you😁👍