I know I was impressed and being he is young by "my" standards, he sure knows his stuff and I guarantee he was taught either by his pop or other family member! Drivers like these are not from any schools when you're that young. He is Well taught, Good Job! I have seen "newbies" just trying to back in a single trailer with at least 5ft on either side of the box and took them at least 10 min to back it in! Some were not meant to drive big rigs, BUT this GUY KNOWS HIS STUFF!
@@p2o8wer Only good thing about doubles is that you can make two delivers and two pick ups. That’s it... And in a yard that has the room or a proper entrance and exit.
No the average person has no a single clue. The only thing more impressive than this guy backing B trains is this one guy id watch back double and triple A trains like they where one trailer
@@lt4324 or someone that grew up driving trucks in video games. I got a few buddies that can back up trailers like madmen and most don't have more than 5 years of professional driving.
From someone that backs b doubles and triple road trains in Australia you did a good job IV seen people drive for years and not be able to do what you just did. So good work man keep it up
I'll never forget the time I removed one pallet from a semi trailer. After he pulled away I realized he backed into the loading dock with two trailers attached. I was so impressed, and also felt bad he all did that for one pallet.
Whats impressive about this? It took how many goes? We tow b.doubles which are b.trains. 26mtr long. 62.5tn. Should of got in there on one maybe 2 goes. There is nothing hard in this video at all. It hurts just watching this as it's 2nd to none for us. Why even film your self when your this bad. You should film your self when your better. Practice makes perfect. Then once you have learnt how to reverse a b.double (b.train). Give the road trains ago. 3 to 4 trailers and sometimes a road train is made up of 3 b.trains. that's 3 sets at 26mtr long. In total that's 6 trailers. But I don't understand why he filmed him self taking so many goes. Us in Australia and New Zealand would of done it in 1 or 2 goes
This should have been a 2 min. Video. How many times did he pull forward? How many attempts? Anyone with 5 years experience.with b trains should be able to not hit the curb, not pull forward once.
@@bimbobisbo1623 I'm right. I have more driving experience then most. I remember 15 years ago how long it took to master backing up b trains, fuel tanker. I remember 3 am on a Saturday after working all week trying to back in on an angle, in-between fuel pumps and building with no light with a foot of snow on the grown. All I'm saying what he did was not impressive, almost any CDL driver can do this with the amount of attempts he took as long as they're patient. If he backed up in 1 try I would be impressed. From the looks of it I'm sure it won't take him long.
I grew up on a farm, and I was always impressed by how my dad could back up a pair of grain wagons into the barn, and they have TWO pivot points each. I could barely manage to back up with one wagon, so I understand how impressive this is.
Just a few weeks into my B train career. Hoping to get the hang of backing these things! I actually learned a lot from all your different attempts. Now to see if I can put some of it into practice. Thank you for sharing!
Me: has trouble backing a 14 ft. trailer behind my pick up. I have so much respect for you drivers backing big rigs. You dual rig drivers that can back like this are the greatest! WOW! Nothing but respect young man.
My driving instructor said he would start every student out on a lawn tractor pulling a small trailer, if he could... because they get so squirrelly when you try to back up.
I tried a b-train at the truck school one day. I couldn't even back it up straight 10 feet without it going all over the place. That's true talent right there, you make it look so casual and easy.
Dude!! I know many Truckers who have been in the business for 30 plus years and I DONT KNOW ANYONE that can do that!! That’s super impressive!! I didn’t even think that was possible!! Wow!! I have seen it all now. I have another friend of mine who pulled b train but they would pull into a lot, unhook the trailer and another rig picked it up!! Then he backed in the main trailer. I have never EVER seen this! I never thought it was possible!! Kudos to you, that my friend is rare skills!
Whats impressive about this? It took how many goes? We tow b.doubles which are b.trains. 26mtr long. 62.5tn. Should of got in there on one maybe 2 goes. There is nothing hard in this video at all. It hurts just watching this as it's 2nd to none for us. Why even film your self when your this bad. You should film your self when your better. Practice makes perfect. Then once you have learnt how to reverse a b.double (b.train). Give the road trains ago. 3 to 4 trailers and sometimes a road train is made up of 3 b.trains. that's 3 sets at 26mtr long. In total that's 6 trailers. But I don't understand why he filmed him self taking so many goes. Us in Australia and New Zealand would of done it in 1 or 2 goes
As someone who has spent many years driving 5-axle trains, I am very impressed, well done. That spread axle on the pup must really throw off your ability to cut it over easily. I love the challenge of backing them, but customers who don't have yards big enough to take a set of trains to pull through don't have any reason to receive a B-train load of product.
I drive 53 foot and 40 foot trailers and the 53 is way easier to backup than the 40 foot. Shorter it is harder it is to backup. I’ve never tried b-train it’s probably hard as hell to backup!
@@charles-antoinelapierre7167 wow I never thought 40ft and 53ft would be so different backing up, really interesting and it really shows to me even more the savagery of what he's doing, thanks and hats off to the both of you for your skill, knowledge and patience with other inpatience car drivers
The B train is known as the “backable set” for a reason. A true B train due to the lack of a converter dolly makes it easier to control. We’ve got a guy at work who docks triples.
Whats impressive about this? It took how many goes? We tow b.doubles which are b.trains. 26mtr long. 62.5tn. Should of got in there on one maybe 2 goes. There is nothing hard in this video at all. It hurts just watching this as it's 2nd to none for us. Why even film your self when your this bad. You should film your self when your better. Practice makes perfect. Then once you have learnt how to reverse a b.double (b.train). Give the road trains ago. 3 to 4 trailers and sometimes a road train is made up of 3 b.trains. that's 3 sets at 26mtr long. In total that's 6 trailers. But I don't understand why he filmed him self taking so many goes. Us in Australia and New Zealand would of done it in 1 or 2 goes
Impressive. Once she gets a little funky you are best to stop and straighten it out again. The uphill to the lot and your rear tandems split does not help either. Well done. Patience and persistence come in real handy with a set of trains.
Patience and persistence. You are absolutely right. When applying those two things, I've gotten my trailer into places I never thought possible. Well said
Your right about straighten out. I drive a LCV road train. Been driving regular truck & a 45’ back in day then 48’ and now two 53’ with the converter dolly double axle with pental hook. I tell you been driving the LCV road train only about 5 years . That is a real pain in the butt backing them up with 3 points of swing behind your cab. I really like what I do now pulling the LCV. I find it very relaxing on the highways with DOT law of 90 max. Everyone can just pass.. We’re paid by hour, not mileage.. There is plenty of work too and we’re not taking someone job by pulling 2 the extra trailer.. Company’s are crying for drivers to pull loads.. That fellow backing up that B train, Is very professional . I can only imagine backing up that unit with the wider sleeper and chrome sun visor is not easy.. it takes time and patience . BTW I’m 72 almost 73 and been driving USA & Canada 45 years but everyday is a new learning experience .
That was B E A Utiful to watch. Drive 45' ers in the UK, the thought of doing it with a double trailer and a cab with a big nose like you guys have boggles my mind.
@@stevenray787 had to back a set about 300' on I70 due to an accident near KCMO. A lady officer told me they would hold traffic behind me before the exit. I told her it would take a few minutes. So as i am backing to the exit they start to go their own way and she yells on the pa "just back straight up" She had no clue.
I drive a wrecker had tow a one ton with a 40 foot goose neck trailer. I had to bring it to where it could be off loaded. Had to back it in from the week side. First time backing something like that. It took me awhile to figure it out. Was getting stressed but finally got it in the building after numerous tries. You just have to go with it and take ur time. Props to the guys who do this every day.
Well done mate, I generally have a rule that I give myself 3 attempts then I'll split them. But persistence gets you there in the end, you drove it like a pro.
@@ryannelson2211 little effort to split, less embarrassing if your there all day trying to reverse the trailers up and there is many other trucks waiting to get in, and some of the older trailers are bent and don't align or you can't see and your playing a guessing game: Roll down the legs on the 'B' trailer, unhook the air & power, pull the pin, move forward, roll the 'A' trailer back and back it on to the dock. About 10 minutes and your done. Then unhook 'A' trailer (Legs, Air, Power and Pin) and go get the 'B' trailer (Legs, Air, Power and Pin) and back it on to the dock. And then you need to put it all back together. Prime mover, 'A' trailer then 'B' trailer. (B-Double in Australia).
@@bh7538 You're right about equipment that is beat up, out of alignment, worn out turn tables, etc. I always try to use the front trailer to control the dolly of the back trailer. Works for me. Take care.
I'm new to trains. I'm pulling michigan heavy spech gravel trains. Best piece of advice I've gotten to date was, "When backing, be a placer, not a chaser." This was some impressive shit, driver!
I hope many of the people in the cars that had to wait or passed by appreciated just how much skill this takes. I am not a trucker yet I do play American truck Sim and Euro Truck Sim 2 with a wheel setup and know how difficult it can be to back up stuff like this in the game is and that's still just a game and not the real thing. I can say I have much more appreciation of truckers and the skills they have ever since I started to play these games about 8 years ago.
That was amazing! RU-vid recommended this video and I thought backing doubles would be dang near impossible! Love the sound of that engine on my iPhone
Back in the 60's, before A Trains and B Trains came on the scene I spent a few years pulling tandem trailers and could back a single trailer anywhere. I considered myself a truck driver. To this day, when I watch someone backing a train, I need two hands to keep my jaw off my chest. I can't even back one up the length of it self.
It took me about 1-2 weeks of backing into a busy truck stop every day after work to get the hang of backing up a super-B. For those that want to know how it works, the second trailer (Pup) goes the same direction your steering wheel is going and then your first trailer (lead) you back up like you do by turning it the opposite direction. So pretty much once you get the angle of your second trailer you need to begin correcting your lead trailer by turning the steering wheel the opposite direction until the angle sticks. Takes awhile to get used to but I prefer driving super-B’s in the city over just 53 footers since they track nicer. Some days I can back into something like this first try, other days I’m looking back through my mirror wondering what the fuck is going on back there
53FT boxes are difficult enough but B Trains are a whole new level on difficulty. Props to you on maneuvering em like a pro. Side note, the drivers who B trail 2 53ft trailers, to this day I am scratching my head "How on earth can you get anywhere with that!?"
That looked a very difficult manoeuvre with two trailers, You made it look so easy and very professional, Fantastic camera angles and great video. Any chance of some Led Zeppelin tunes on the radio next time :O) Stay safe on the roads.
Kudos! Not many these days show difficulties they go through to reach perfection. Well done for showing the good, the bad and the ugly. It's sure as hell something I couldn't do.
I watched a truckie back his B-train out our main door at work barely wider than his truck. It was impressive. He walked back in all smug coz he knew he was that f****n good and nailed it
When I used to drive for Western Auto I was pulling doubles and I watched a old Consolidated Freightways driver pull into the lot and back his doubles in a straight line for about 100 yards. After he backed the last double into the dock I asked him what his secret was, he laughed and “magic” then I looked under his second pup and seen that he had a homemade set up on the trailer that locked the trailer from turning. It was like he was backing a 68 foot trailer. It was really impressive.
never drove a truck in my life or plan to.. but I can definitely tell this is one of the most challenging things to do for a trucker. Props, I can barely Parallel park lmao.
Dude the fact that you're backing a trailer like this says alot about yours skills as a driver. You have to be one hell of a driver to do what you just done. I pull sets everyday. Luckily I don't have to back them but your skills is impressive
aircraft mechanic here. welcome to our lives trying to tow or push large aircraft with tow bars. the bar acts like the A unit, the aircraft the B. at first its like trying to herd cats but once you get the hang of it its pretty nice to handle.
if only your mirror was as good a view as this video gives us :D can't believe the company would ask you to back in a b-double without a spotter though. Obviously think it's a walk in the park or something. Either way a job well done and great management of the situation throughout. Britain needs more drivers like you :D
WoW!!! 😮 you are a BEAST of a pilot,Shame these places don’t bother helping,at all,in any way…. Watching you blind side reverse is even more impressive!!! Superb!!! I’m an Irish truck driver and fan of yours,I drive truck and drags,with a truck mounted crane, around Ireland,where our roads are veeeeery narrow and unforgiving,it is a truly beautiful thing to be told-“you won’t get THAT in…” And prove them wrong… 😅😊😊😂😂😂 All in a days work wha?!? Fair play and love your channel!!!❤
