The Secret to Backing Up a B-Train (It's Easier Than a 53' Trailer!)

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The Secret to Backing Up B-Trains. It IS easier than reversing a 53' trailer, IF you know the secret to the process. In this video, I will demonstrate the easiest way to backup a set of B-Trains (B-Doubles).
The configuration of B-Trains is more common in Canada, and Australia and New Zealand. We some B-Trains in the Pacific Northwest US.
When backing up a set of B-Trains, the most important thing to remember is positioning of the trailers.
Watch the video to learn how to correctly position the 2 trailers, when backing up a set of B-Trains into a dock.
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@jonasplett172 3 года назад

This actually was helpful for me in Euro Truck Simulator 2 🤣

@tyronejay5510 3 года назад

True

@aaronsprojects9622 2 года назад

I've got 600 hours in both 🤣

@rickreed9525 2 года назад

Very well explained. I dont haul many sets of B train. Once you understand how this set up is works rest is history 👌👍

@josejoya4520 4 года назад

Great information. A lot of helpful info given. Thank you

@imranafg 3 года назад

I'm from Australia I'm on training how to back b double gee it's pretty confusing but the more practice I do the more I learn

@SmartTrucking 3 года назад

Practice makes perfect! You'll love the B's once you get the hang of them!

@semiretired6033 4 года назад

Nice video Dave. We all gotta learn from someone somewhere. Happy New Year.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Happy New Year to you!

@carychurchill733 4 года назад

My company asked me if I could pick up a "B" train and bring it back to the yard empty. No probs I said. Half way back they called with a load. No worries, they assured me. Pull in pull out your good to go. Yup at the shipper it was no probs, but the receiver NOPE! gotta back that sucker. OMG what a show i put on that day. finally the forklift guy took pity on me and unloaded me without backing in. I'm pretty sure he just wanted to get home cause it had taken me that long!

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Funny Story Cary! Thanks! Dave

@marcushennings9513 4 года назад

I've pulled double before and we just dropped the second then put the first in the dock then go get the second. It may take a few more minutes but imo much safer than backing something that long with that many blind spots especially in this day and age of people that are paying more attention to their phones than what's in front of them.

@stevejoramo8013 Год назад

When you back up A trains, I taught myself to think Double Backwards. Steer the dolly to steer the rear trailer where it should go and don't be afraid to get out and look ocassionaly. You just have to keep track of where the dolly is, it got easier with 102" wide dollies. The Super B set up is safer and more productive for bulk haulers. It is a shame the US does not let them run the weights that Canada does.

@johnrtrucker 4 года назад

I self taught myself and the best way I found to back a b train is basically if you can back a single trailer then you use the lead (front) trailer to steer the rear trailer instead of steering the rear trailer with your steering wheel input (I hope that made sense) lol

@gord2358 4 года назад

With only a few months experience driving a gravel truck in Vancouver I got hired in Edmonton to run a B-Train. On my student trip I was given very clear instructions: "just back it up". I eventually taught myself to control the direction of the rear trailer by controlling the direction of the front trailer. After a few months I could confidently back it into a customer's yard off a narrow street.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Nice after you figure it out! something to be proud of!

@snidelywhiplash285 4 года назад

Many of the drivers today can't back 1 trailer...

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Got a laugh out of me there Snidely! Dave

@gord2358 4 года назад

Snidely Whiplash - lmao!

@876trucking 4 года назад

True

@snazzymcnazmy 4 года назад

I remember in school I asked how to back doubles and the instructor just said "you dont"

@VitoVeccia 4 года назад

"kids aren't playing with toy trucks anymore." So sad, so true. The only reason I didn't want to play with mine as kid, is because I had more fun climbing in dads dump truck.

@brentreid7031 4 года назад

If you ever pulled Super B's you wouldn't want to pull anything else. Just don't let your back trailer get to far gone past the point of recovery. Have pulled Super B's for 20 years now.

@tomnewham1269 4 года назад

Over here in Australia you see that configuration all the time though we call it a B double.

@Plyst3 4 года назад

I pull "A" trains every day into North Jersey and occasionally Brooklyn or Long Island. While i can't back my set up, I understand the angles involved and how far I can and can jack the trailers before they pinch. I'm still honing my skill at backing up with the converter dolly while its on the lead trailer. Personally id love to get the opportunity to run triples, Super B trains, and Tandem vans like they do in NY state. I thoroughly enjoy pulling doubles and believe it or not I actually prefer them to van trailers. That being said, I remember the day they had me hook a set of doubles up, go out into PA and start doing a P&D run with them. What a pain I'll tell you, constantly hooking and dropping. By the end of the day I had gotten so used to hooking and dropping that I could do both in my sleep, and quickly too. The only real downside is trying to find parking for them. Most truck stops dont have double friendly spots, and they tend to get upset wjen you park next to the scales. To which I reply im here for my 30 min break. If you can back em into a spot heres the keys. They usually back down.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Interesting stuff! Yeah peddling ltl and breaking them up all the time would be no fun. As for the parking, I hear you there!

@farmerbrown3768 4 года назад

I was a Christmas peak hire for UPS feeders (doubles) back in “88”. I witnessed a feeder driver do the same thing as you described it was incredible, he would also use a converter dolly on the back of his lead trailer and back it into a dock where the back trailer was, complete the hookup and ready to leave in less than 5 min.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Impressive to watch, isn't it?

@catlady8324 4 года назад

He knows what he’s talking aboot! 🇨🇦

@markr5212 4 года назад

One of my favorite trucking channels. Alot of knowledge and alot of experience. And a good story.

@GoDaddioTV 3 года назад

When backing up a B or super B if you turn the steering wheel left the last trailer turns left, turn the wheel right and the last trailer turns right. The key is knowing when to swing the first trailer so it's straight with the second trailer when the tractor is also straight, otherwise the rear of the second trailer is pointing in the wrong direction and you have to reset and try again.

@cassiuspuckett8789 4 года назад

I've never backed up a set of "B"trains or "A" trains myself, but one day I made a delivery to a freight yard. I got the pleasure of watch the yard guy back a set of "A"trains into the dock, and the watch him set up another "A" train and never get out of the truck to hand push the dolly in front of the second trailer. He hooked to the first tailer ,backed to the dolly and hooked it up then backed both the first trailer and dolly to the second trailer. He only got out of the truck to wind up the landing legs and to hook the hoses. I was totally amazed by his skill level. To me it's almost impossible to back an "A" train up, but he just proved that theory wrong. Thanks for the video Dave. Enjoyed it eminenclly!!!

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks Cassius! It's always a pleasure to watch some guy do something like that and make it look easy!

@cassiuspuckett8789 4 года назад

So true!!! It's always a pleasure to watch a true professional, and see his/her pride in his/ her work!!!

@donmcmannamy3409 4 года назад

They have them in Michigan northern Ohio and Indiana

@murraystewartj 4 года назад

Admit it, Dave, this one was just done as an excuse to play with that cool toy. As usual, top quality. As for your story, I love watching someone do a difficult task and making it look so easy that you're too impressed to be jealous. All the best in 2020.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks Murray! The beauty of this deal was I got to keep the little wooden truck and I can play with it any time iI want!! Thanks for watching!

@canadiantrucker9574 4 года назад

Better yet, if you're learning to back up and hit something just claim to be a Swift driver in disguise. We will all understand

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Poor Swift! All these years later and they're still a mess!

@sigarms228 3 года назад

I pull an A train on the Trans Canada between Winnipeg and Calgary. Two 53 foot trailers I have practiced that I can back my B box into a stall. You have to steer your dolly converter like a pup on a B train and use that to steer the B box where you want it to go.

@fcarp1685 4 года назад

I love the story this week, thanks for sharing!

@maidenrulz73 4 года назад

Slow movements on the wheel ....that’s the tip I was given....a lil to much and you strike out in the middle of of the truck stop!!!

@adrianberg7676 4 года назад

And when u can back a b train come to Australia and try and back a road train thats 45 meters (152 feet) long.

@IndigenousAmericanTrucker 5 месяцев назад

I've never pulled a set of A-trains or B-trains, but if I had to, I'd prefer the B-train. My trucker common sense tells me that a B-train is more controllable than an A-train, whether going forward or backward. I'm not a fan of hitches at all, and from my understanding, hitches are easier to lose control of. Since A-trains has a hitch and a fifth wheel, it would seem to me that they are harder to control. I could be wrong, though! Then, not to mention, B-trains also look better, too, in my opinion!

@royfrench8847 4 года назад

Try backing a couple of hay wagons just for fun.

@loagzie38 3 года назад

My son is 2, he is in love with trucks, every time he sees a truck he says "GUCK!" excitedly... only downside is that I have to keep him away from my die-cast model trucks... im going for my HR license (heavy rigid)... im in Australia btw... but he absolutely loves trucks and has his own toy peterbilt... hasn't destroyed it yet

@toemater4206 2 года назад

over here in Australia we back B-Doubles everyday we also back up Road Trains but then over there yall have trouble backing one trailer but we back up to 4 trailers

@preetmani4320 2 года назад

Thank you so much ,for putting so much efforts to make this toy truck and make this video for our help.Highly appricoate it.

@KeithFinkFamilyFarm 4 года назад

Ha! Love the story, Dave. Thanks. I've never driven a BIG truck/trailer in my life, but I can somewhat relate to today's lesson. Being a dairy farmer, we often back tractor/chopper/wagon, tractor/baler/wagon. You're correct, it isn't that difficult to direct the whole rig where you'd like it to go. Thanks for the videos. Love the stories. Probably time for a whole video dedicated to Dave's stories! Keith-

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks Keith!

@Rphasmid 4 года назад

I hauled asphalt with a set of B trains about 1980. B trains were new to everyone at that time. As I recall my training consisted of something like: "Jimmy, your new B train is in the yard. Don't hit nuthin, eh."

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Yup, that was about the extent of training back then!

@gord2358 4 года назад

Jim Duce - lmao!

@paulocosta4043 4 года назад

Happy new year! Scania truckers greetings from Portugal 💪💪💪

@Bad_CAT_itude3408 3 года назад

I’m in Michigan and pull both A’s and B’s and I find the A “gravel trains” easier to blindside because we have locking dollies under a turntable rather than a fifth wheel and you learn to feel the resistance the scrubbing tires on the dolly produce which gives you an indication of the approximate angle of your pup to your lead even though you can’t see it. B’s are much smoother to back and produce very little resistance in comparison.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Hey there Big Strapper. Hope you enjoy today's video, on 'How to Back Up a B-Train'. We've had a lot of requests for this skills video so here it is! Do you have any BACKING UP EXPERIENCES you'd care to share????

@farmfeed6326 4 года назад

Over this past summer I was working for a custom harvesting crew so I spent a lot of time hauling combines as well as a-train grain trailers. One of my coworkers was this 19 year old who insisted that, despite his only getting his CDL a week before the summer started, he had been driving trucks since he was 14. He claimed he was so good that he could do a 90 degree dock with an a-train setup so naturally my other coworkers and I decided he should show us. We set up some cones in an empty field and told him to have at it. 30 minutes later he gave up. Then it became a competition to see who could do it and the only person who could was a quiet kid only 18 years old with no CDL. It was incredible the kid did it in one shot and took no more than 2 minutes. He later let us know that back home he would pull double hay wagons and frequently back them into a shed.

@gaiaalfa9949 4 года назад

Hey very nice video ! Always like your videos very informative and funny, keep up the great work!

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Love the story, thank you!

@yerPickle 4 года назад

I knew you had that truck custom made when I first saw the thing! Love the dedication you have to this channel. Your knowledge is invaluable to us rookies. Thank you, and God bless you.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Dylan!

@mikehaid3305 4 года назад

Dave you forgot that Tim hortons is using b-trains setup. It's all good merry Christmas and happy new year's to you and your family. Drive safe and I really do enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing all of your years of wisdom and expertise with us. Mike Haid

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks Mike! I didn't realize Tim's used B-trains!

@MT_20_24 4 года назад

got my class A license 2 years ago and i’m still having a hard time backing into tight spaces smh 🤦‍♂️

@larsdueck 4 года назад

My dad taught me that the pup goes the same way as the back of your truck. I'm no pro but it works for me!

@kevinstonerock3158 4 года назад

If that guy’s still around it would be great to see him back and explain how to back the A trains. I’ve always felt that the ones who could teach are a valuable resource to those who want to learn. What good does it do to hide a talent and not pass it on?

@mroleboy1 4 года назад

In Australia we call them B-Double's with a total length prime mover( tractor) included up to 26 meters (84.5 feet) long

@milohrnic2023 4 года назад

In BC and Alberta the maximum length for a B-Train is 27.5m.

@MA-hc6mb 4 года назад

Soon as you started telling the story about the guy asking if he could back a train in... I could see where that was going :D Love your response to it. 'Well worth the 25 bucks to see it done well'.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

It truly was!

@raypratt9004 4 года назад

My first trip stateside was with a super B flat bed. I came from Calgary, Alberta and stopped at a truck stop just south of Dillon, MT. When I back up B trains I visualize them in my mind so I know when and what turn to make to reach my objective. Well you should have seen all the rubberneckers that came out as I progressed back into a spot. I was asked how I did it and I played the humble soul and said it was easier than backing up a 53 footer, which for me it was. I loved hauling super B trains because they were so stable with very little to no whiplash and they tracked so well.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Yup, I always liked B trains!

@genedrakes686 4 года назад

As a former Shunt truck driver it was easy! When we 1st ran LVC the driver would line up the dolly then I would do the rest. He brought me a coffee every day as it saved him alot of time! When I did city driving had to double blindside a 53 Ina super tight spot. 1st attempt was not pretty No shortage of evidence that lots of drivers got it wrong!! Have not moved a trailer in 2 years and think could still 1 time it !

@littleghost82 4 года назад

I enjoyed the story about the new guy! Thanks!

@aj-kwt909truckin31 4 года назад

A good percentage of road transport here in New Zealand is done with the use of the B Train configuration. In Australia B Doubles and in some States of Australia B Triples operate on public Interstate Highways and in and around the major cities. Thankyou for this interesting video Smart Trucking.👍😎👍 Happy New Year to you Dave and your wife and family all the very best for 2020 from Rotorua, New Zealand. 👍😃👍

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thank you Mr President!

@dhillonsavee 4 года назад

Thanks for explaining... Have you experienced Saskatchewan road train setup with 2 53feet and 1 40 feet I guess. I believe Saskatchewan is only province allowing that setup. And thanks for best stories ..

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! I've seen those road trains but never driven one. I don't believe they'd be safe in bad weather and high crosswinds.

@monkeycbrown 4 года назад

I towed A train doubles for 17 years. I use to back them up on a daily basis into loading docks with other trucks next me, and from a 90 degree angle. A train is harder for sure but still possible.

@ktanner11 Год назад

We have Canadian style b's here in Michigan. I've had the endorsement for years for big setups perimeter trailers and such for oversized. Just went local about 2 weeks ago got thrown to the wolves and had to load a flatbed set yesterday, ill tell you 20 years in i looked like a rookie trying to back that thing up in the bay after 45 min i paid a Canadian to sit in the passenger seat, and boy did i start to learn

@jonnothetrucker 2 года назад

Interesting insight 🤔 👍 I drive a b double here in Australia, same as your b train, but both trailers have 3 axles, grossing I think about 149000 pound (68 ton). I've driven a fair few combinations here, our truck and dog (rigid truck with a trailer that has a permanent turntable and drawbar at the front) they wander a bit sometimes l, but are beautiful for manoeuvring around in tight places

@augliew1 4 года назад

When I was pulling double vans in the 1st few mths of my class A driving career, I uncoupled the trailers to dock them. ie what shipper wanted.

@hyangwookan7845 4 года назад

did not hear what is the secret? JUST WENT TRHU BASIC TURNING AND COMMON SENSE. SO WHAT IS THE SECRET?

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Point the rear of the pup trailer where you want to go, straighten up in short moves back and forth not disturbing the pup and when straight, back it in!

@darrenmorris7618 3 года назад

I grew up in a triple road train in Western Australia and watched dad back that wherever he wanted , Once I was 12 he let me have a crack and I learnt it wasn’t as easy as he made it look lol

@SmartTrucking 3 года назад

I bet!

@johnruetz3849 Месяц назад

Years ago my truck hooked to doubles was blocked in by other trucks at the terminal. Instead of moving several other trucks I got in one hooked to triples and backed it about 40 feet and got mine out. I was so proud of myself that I could back those triples up that far . To bad no one was there to see it so I could brag about it. Good thing about b-trains is less pivot points.

@tykellerman6384 4 года назад

Good advise Dave and another great story... happy new year🤠👍

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Happy New Year Ty!

@Dr_Nick_ 4 года назад

When I worked at the airport we had to tow aircraft between the ramp and hangars. The only difference between this and that is we booked up to the front of the truck. Made maneuvering so much easier.

@tscottme 4 года назад

That's how I learned to back semi-trailers.

@brob-zy8zi 4 года назад

I like the story at the end!

@MidwayGuy 4 года назад

I still can't imagine pulling a rig that long and heavy. Then the Australian road trains? Forget about it. I'll stick to my 48' open deck that I can see clear across most the time. Great story, thanks for sharing

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks Alex!

@rolling3868 4 года назад

Great video Mr. Dave. 👍👏✌👌happy new year. Thx for sharing the tips.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thank you!

@thatguy-pl8py 4 года назад

The best thing I was taught, no matter what you drive, is that it's all in the setup

@dakdjonsey2398 4 года назад

Love your informative, precise vids. May you live long and enjoy the years ahead. Happy N.Y.

@whout85 4 года назад

I’ll be using this on my ATS thanks

@BigMrSox 2 года назад

B-Trains/Super-B's/Doubles/ B-Doubles aren't easier to backup than a 53' straight. A 53' straight will almost always cut the same angle every time because it has a single articulation point, whereas B-Trains have two articulated points that constantly pivot. Properly landing a train requires you to line up your lead trailer with the deck plate of the tractor while transitioning the pup trailer to where you want it to go. I work with both straights and trains in a tanker configuration in the oil patch in all weather and terrain in Alberta... A straight trailer is much easier to negotiate when backing in, especially in tight spaces.

@ashblack6292 4 года назад

I’ll be honest. I’m a truck driver in Australia, where pretty much every truck is a b train (or as we call them, b-doubles) and I watched this video thinking it was going to be a laugh. Normally blokes from America (or I’m assuming Canada, in this case) make out like backing up 2 trailers is some great impossible task haha But no, your video was a straightforward instructional video of pretty much how it’s done. It’s not that hard and you didn’t make out like it was. Good video 👍

@matthewjohnston9283 4 года назад

I can put a super b anywhere, cant back a straight trailer to save my ass lol.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Got a laugh out of me there Matthew! Thanks!

@staceyellis9193 4 года назад

That was a very good story. Never underestimate your opponent . I like to call the back trailer of a super b trailer the pull trailer.

@carlg500ci7 4 года назад

Thanks Dave for all you do..great storie.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thank you!

@twistedsteelDK 4 года назад

Good advice. Been driving 8 years never pulled anything but super b grain trailers. This video was helpful. Keep the tires turnin and the coal burnin

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

You too driver, stay safe!

@seanworkman431 4 года назад

I taught myself to back a single trailer with my lego set as a lad, having a steering wheel helped to understand the geometry. Models are a fantastic educational tool, even for big boys.

@Denstoradiskmaskinen 3 года назад

A unsexy approach is ofcourse decouple, then reverse it one by one! May even go faster if the tarmac is limited. Customer wants the carriage fast and reliable, lets say you do your first job of this train.. come to a customer that is in a hurry, you are not sure about backing up.. decouple, if they want to argue, tell them, you are there as the solution, not the problem, you want to learn, but this is not the time to practice! They may not respect you in that moment but your employeer will most likely! Reliable is a building block, fast is relative and comes with experience

@fowlsy71 4 года назад

In Australia that set up would be called a tri bogie b double. Road trains are usually a 3 trailer set up which are 53 meters in length

@guygranger7894 Год назад

My compliments. I only ran A trains for eight years hauling lumber. I simply never pulled into a place where I couldnt pull straight out of.

@pennise 4 года назад

I used to pull a set of doubles with a C-dolly. It had two eyes and the 34 foot refer had two pintle hooks. I pulled a 26 foot dry box behind it. You could lock the axle on the dolly and back the entire set up right to the receiving dock. It was especially impressive at night when other drivers didn't know what they were looking at - all they saw was that somebody just put a set of doubles back in the dock. Sometimes if both spots were open, I'd just break it down and use both holes.

@yhwhswarrior6086 4 года назад

I always enjoy your videos! My best friends sister just started trucking and I told her to watch your videos. I've been driving over 4 years now and I still learn stuff from you. Happy new year!

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thanks and Happy New Year to you!

@canadiantrucker9574 4 года назад

Just keep backing it up. As soon as you feel a thunk you know you've either hit the dock or hit something else. Just kidding

@grilledmortal4096 4 года назад

If you ever back in crooked and someone comments just tell them trailor is perfect but you building is not square.

@canadiantrucker9574 4 года назад

@@grilledmortal4096 that's a good one haha

@maidenrulz73 4 года назад

Years ago I was backing in between to rigs at a truck stop ...I lost sight of my back trailer by I lil bit so I figured I’d just blind it for a few feet until I got sight of it again.....I stopped and went back to take a quick look and I don’t think I could have slid a dime between my trailer and a brand new kenworth.....😓

@mark7362 4 года назад

I've seen drivers use that method lol with a straight face, "that'll work🥴"

@hiramrosajr8231 4 года назад

The trick is dont back it up

@gord2358 4 года назад

Hiram Rosa Jr - lmao!

@kenmunneke4540 4 года назад

Nice explanation. However watch out for tricky twist when backing on uneven ground. My first day solo with a set of trains I had to back out blind onto a four lane road. Trivia: the b train was a concept design by Hutchinson Industries in Toronto. They were asked to design a trailer that could carry more but could manoeuvre into tight locations.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

I've pulled Hutchinson tanks. Didn't realize they were the original designer. The sets I pulled out west in the 70's and 80's were Timpte's.

@markduncan6105 4 года назад

The modern day steering wheel jockey does not understand what purpose that 3rd pedal on the floor serves, let alone have the skill set to push a super-train in reverse. How many times have you pulled into a truck stop , can not find a place to park , for the simple reason the modern day steering wheel attendant does not have the interest or the skill set to park a 5axle straight and between the lines. There was a time when drivers tried to Strut their abilities. Today , mediocrity is the norm and accepted.

@AnarchyEnsues 4 года назад

B double easy.. you are just steering the rear trailer with the first trailer... anything bigger and I don't muck around... either work out how to drive in, or break the train.

@nmarkose 4 года назад

Subbed just for the awesome replica toy thing 😀Happy new year and thank you!

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thank you!!

@manuelrincon9472 4 года назад

Happy new year Sr for you and your family,Thankyou for all.🎊🎉🍻🎼

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Happy New Year to you Manuel!

@THLLS-ej2tq Год назад

Kiwi truck drivers are taught to keep án eye on which way the first set of tris is turning at an angle while reversing. The first tri set is treated like the steering twin drivers if you get the idea. So it determines your line up to back in.

@robp4616 3 года назад

I'm subscribing for great information and even better story-telling. Thanks :D

@yassinetaoussi6076 3 года назад

Ladies and gentlemen, i hate to burst your bubble, but reality is going to hit you in the balls (hard) if you built any confidence watching this.

@seaplaneguy1 4 года назад

You should have video taped the A train backing up. Would have made a nice video and made it worth the $25.

@simonnyman9031 4 года назад

Excellent video as usual! Hope you have a great start to the new year!

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

You too Simon, thanks!

@semihappy1953 2 года назад

You just saved me a bunch of trouble. Today I've gotta back a disc and basket pulled by an IH farm tractor into the shop. Thanks

@lordrichard8184 4 года назад

I love the use of the toy trucks. They are a great way to explain it and show what’s going on. And it’s a great way for a new guy to practice without burning fuel and getting in everyone’s way

@ksolo1960 4 года назад

Great video Dave!!

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Thank you!

@onebadapple83 4 года назад

Yeaaaa.... Smart Trucking....I really like your videos!!! B-trains can be easy if you can think and act at the same time. A-Train (Alaska two 45 footers...short drawbar)...act ...think...act...think...act...think....one pull-up? Darn! Anyone got a 988?

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

Yup! Thanks for watching!

@davidswanson5686 3 года назад

Great lesson! Very funny story!! The driver version of a pool shark!

@sergueyherrero9071 2 года назад

That story was awesome. I'd pay the 25 bucks just to watch it.

@brucemoore3231 4 года назад

I pull Michigan a trains and flowboy both 8 axcels

@tuannguyen-yt8ty 4 года назад

Very nice tip sir , very skillful driver 👍

@MagnetOnlyMotors 4 года назад

1:28 I got my class A licence in Ontario on March 24 of 1977, near Sutton. One of the first to acquire this. I got it driving a 1967 Autocar.

@Graveltrucking 4 года назад

Trains are truck killers lol, back when you started pulling trains they were probably not supers didn't they come out later in the 80s? Super Bs turn in a sharper arc than a 53 will any day of the week. I've seen it done a few times truck with a set of Bs doing a U turn in a lot that it was a bitch to do with a 53. American trucks couldn't pull trains the driveline would fall out of them. Out on the West Coast of BC when cedar shakes where common you'd haul pallets of shake bolts a cord each. Wet cedar is heavy as hell a full load on the wagons your maxed out 63.5, a loaded train the truck would take off the steer axle was dancing, climbing a hill grabbing gears the truck is cork screwing. Americans know nothing about heavy weight thinking 80,000lbs is heavy hook your truck to a loaded super B.

@SmartTrucking 4 года назад

You're right, I started pulling B's in 79 but by 1984 they'd added the extra axle and called them super B's. Most Americans do run a lighter driveline, but those guys pulling steel on B's in Michigan are pulling some serious weight. I think they're allowed to gross 160,000 with the right axle set up but I know those guys running I-94 at night towards the Indiana line were running heavier than that even and just going around the scales.

@tatuaalbert3112 4 года назад

Good advice for aspiring drivers, B trains big down under, spent years driving reefer configurations, hanging carcass meat, we used to get into some real tight places all at night time, certainly sorts the men out from the boys.