GO SLOW!!!!! If you are in a parking lot and your foot is on the throttle your wrong. I got mirror and steps taken off by a trucker because he thought he "had it" and put his foot on the throttle and then he could not react in time to stop. my student ate the dashboard because I told him to watch the guy backing into see how it looks from behind the trailer, he stood up the minute i was hit and it threw him head first into the passenger dash. So SLOW THE F*** DOWN!!!!!
At the last half of the video he didn't have to go through all that jack-knife crap. He had enough room to straighten out the rig and back right in. Remember,keep it as simple as possible.
@peetee1000 Really? Gee your a wizard! Maybe... JUUUUUST maybe, I did it in the open as to not disturb other drivers who are, A Sleeping, B driving thru the lanes. Your a dipshit! Think about it
@seansuth Hey don't get in my shit because,A: you were not smart enough or didn't have enough experience to do what a I suggested and B: bullshit about the sleeping drivers, that's the nature of a truck stop, their NOISY!!! I was just making a suggestion, no need for name calling but what comes around goes around. Yea, compared to you I am a wizard and you punk are the dipshit...think about it.
@peetee1000 BAHAHAHAHAHA! "don't get in my shit"??? Oh, sorry this is MY VIDEO. Not enough experience huh? Riiiiiight. Dipshit, can't even think of another name ass cap?
@seansuth You are a fine example of a shit-for-brains driver. Damn, just made an observation and a suggestion. Why the immature "spoiled brat" responses? What's wrong the crank wearing off? I don't give a fuck who's video it is. You enabled the comments and I commented. Yeah, a savvy driver would have straight lined his rig into that slot. As for thinking up names, well I got plenty of them for you but I ain't gonna waste my time, asshole...oops, I lied. Last time,don't like talking to idiots.
@peetee1000 First off, what good is teaching people to straightline back, when you don't always get the chance? Your crackhead comment was a typical supertrucker, "i can do it better" comment, so fuck off! and if "asshole" is the best you can think of, best be moving on asscap!
@seansuth Jerk-off, you just don't get the point do you? Now we know why you're behind the wheel of that piece of shit, you're an idiot. Sure, teach them the proper way for back-ups but also tell them the easy ways,the low risk and less work tricks that saves a lot of grief. If you don't have to do it than don't do it! Super trucker? Not me. You're the big-strap that knows it all and won't listen to anybody which is my definition of a punk-ass, shit-for-brains. See, I can think of better names.
@peetee1000 Really fucktard? if you really need to be taught the easy way, and can't figure out, in an open lot to do as you said, you shouldn't be driving. You musta worked for Werner so Swift if your dumb enough to not even think of that! Do I know it all? No. I don;t sit there on other peoples videos (and yeah, I've seen the videos you comment on, every single one has the same tone) thinking your superior way is the only way. Not only are you super trucking it up bellyed up to the
@seansuth Apparently shit-head, you couldn't figure it out or you would've backed up your piece of shit in the easiest and safest way. The reason you don't comment on others videos is because you ain't got the brains. Maybe that's why your a Challenger driver. What does that company do, hand out "asshole pills" to their drivers before they go on a run? They must have given you a case of them. Well amp-head, keep doing it your way and don't let anybody tell you different...ignorant bastard.
@peetee1000 LMFAO! IT"S NOT ABOUT THE EASIEST WAY AT THAT MOMENT fudgepacker! Yeah, when you went to school, did they put you in a tight ass dock, or have a wide open area? You still are clueless! And still a rambo. "asshole pills" fuck, that's the funniest thing I've heard. Other then things from another 12 year old. damn, you are one mother fucker aren't you? You have no clue what I comment on, as I have more activity other then ramboing on other peoples video, oh like UPLOAD
a video. Oh you couldn't take it. Because your videos would be pointless, and you'd have cumstains like yourself ramboing your shit, and you'd cry like the little school girl you are!
@peetee1000 Here's a few of you comments on other videos "
peetee1000 said: Aside from beginners, who the hell double clutches once they get experience? Pain in the ass. A lot of companies will get in your shit if you double clutch during a driving test to get a job. The dude will tell you, " never had to replace the clutch on this truck and we don't plan to. Learn how t..."
@dlstb Last time. I don't give a shit how well you maintain your car. This isn't a matter of maintenance...shit happens!!! If you were going so fast that you couldn't react in time when it does happen, then you get what you deserve. Unfortunatley, jerks like you get other innocent people involve...
@dlstb As I stated before, I think the highways would be more chaotic than they are now. Hell, people are driving 80-90mph sometimes even 100+ as a rule now. They may feel comfortable at that speed but I don't. You would think that nobody wants to be in a wreck but looking at how some people dri...
How much did he pay for his sunglasses? When I drove for Swift I had to buy 'em at the Dollar Tree...tells ya how much I was making driving for them. This asshole is a paid stooge.
(he's referring to BigCat Trucker, a good trucker)
@RandomConcepts If you would get your head out of your ass you would see the logic. It's called money, power and control. Climate changing? It sure does every damn day. In my area where I grew up the weather patterns are virtually the same since I was a kid. So who are you going to believe, Al Go...
So, as you can see... there's a pattern involved, a common denominator. an ass cap who thinks they're shit don't stank, and it's his way or the highway...
I've noticed that backing a 53' is a helluva lot easier than pups because you lose the pup so much faster than the ass end of a 53. Good vid. Thanks for sharing~
@usmcsdi69 53s are great for straight backing, pups are great for the city as they can be spun in place. nice backing driver, its funny i can back a semi yet when i park my pickup in the yard i cant get it takes me two times to get into a spot and its still not straight
Put a vanity mirror on your passenger side visor.It helps to give you a small vision on the passenger side! Kind of like a corvex mirror inside the cab!
I found when I was learning, was to pinup to a trailer (anyone in the yard, and using the old beater shunt truck) and dirve forward then backup, forward and backup, and see how straight i park the trailer after I reversed it into a spot.
Dude, for lack of a semi, I went to Home depot and got me a small trailer and hooked it to my dodge Dakota. Trust me it as challenging as a big whoop trailer. I am going for my CDL and that's how I am training myself. Wish me good luck.
I treasure you video. Modern Day School. Thankl you Youtube. Keep it up.
It's embarrassing! I grew up in the city and played sports my whole life never lived on a farm or backed or anything. My uncle is the one that I drove for he lives on a farm. Neways long story short I need a lot of practice backing! I always get my trailer sideways where I cant see on my blind side, and then out my drivers side I cant see whats around the semi. I'll admit I have had my Class A CDL for 6 years and I still have a lot to learn! Take care Sean and once again thanks for the videos!!!
Sean just wanted to say awesome videos man! I havn't drove truck for 3 years or longer, and my dads friend called me up 3 days ago out of the blue and asked me if I could help him haul debri to landfills. Im driving a old Freightliner 9 speed. I will tell you what I can't back worth a crap and I know how you felt when you learned. I was grandfathered in I hauled grain for my uncle and you never have to back. You pull up you unload then you go. Now at land fills I have to back and let me tell you
Going to be going to school for my CDL soon. Just turned 18 and wanting it so badly I can taste it. Thanks for the tuts, I'm sure they'l give me leeway over others!
whatever mirror the trailer is in you turn the wheel that way.... dude that is genius, i never even thought of that, thanks a ton this video helped out a ton from having to ponder there thinking about it. awesome awesome video
hey man nice video. i just had 2nd day in the truck for driving school. and we try backing up ...i was getting mad, i couldnt get it for some reason it wasnt working. im going to try your mirror trick. and see if that helps tomor.
@strikerxk7 No problem... I may not do things the way some do, but just giving an idea so everyone knows a bit going in... I want professionals on the road, instead of steeringwheel holders
@seansuth agreed m8. ive been off the road for a while now. i do miss it. i watch your vids for recollection/reminiscing sake. but seriously youd make a good instructor or something like that if you ever decide to quit OTR
hey i drove for cr england ... they suck ass ...... on the strait line backing they told me to look for my tires in the convex. ... wat u said look for the trailer in the mirror that a bigg help
I suggest a little blackboard or some pre-drawn examples rather than using your hands?
I say that because in the UK at least, it is legal to town anything behind a car, even if you have not done so before. For instance I got a boat and there obviously is no problem going forward, but when you want to go backwards, with no training of what the articulation is going to do, a trip to any boat dock, or lake will give you a laugh! And I would not understand the reasons you explain
you really gave good explanations about backing... and what really help me is using the mirrors as guide... like you said if the trailer is going left on your mirror turn the steering wheel to the left... that really help me because im new in this... i just got my CDL.. and i used that metod and it helped me a lot.. thank you
i don't drive artics, just 7 and a half ton GVW straight cab over's. and seeing semi's back up, its something i find interesting, and for me, i think i would be intimidated by the prospect of backing up a semi rig.
you make it look easy!
however one thing i do like to do when i back up my trucks onto the dock, is to gently ease it back so when i do make contact to the buffers, there is no sudden jolt.
You mentioned SGT here didn't ya? The motherfuckers invited me either.... for an interview, the key issue at their point of view is driver's English. But who let go with this peace of toilet tissue... it's a real challenge I'll be damn to get outta here
Even after 15 years on the road, I still have problems blindsiding, I really don't try to do it, but there times when some dickhead architect, sets up a facility with out considering deliveries, hey but I'll keep trying.
@LTF85199 See, I see it the other way around. Yeah, it takes some skill, but really... if you don't line up, stop, pull forward ect... Flying... You mess up.. it's BIG time! So if anything, I think you have more skills
@seansuth Yeah, I know what you're saying. I have my pilots license and now I'm learning to drive trucks. I can usually go around if I miss an approach while flying, but like you said, I can just stop, pull up and try it again in a truck. It would be nice to be able to stop and get yourself together while flying, but alas, that whole gravity thing comes into play. Both take a certain amount of skill, and both are fun. Thanks!
Actually the trick to backing blind side is to watch your trailer in your right mirror until you can no longer see the tandems, then just look out your left mirror and watch the angle of the trailer compared to the tractor and when you are at the correct angle, just follow your trailer and before long, you will be able to watch both sides with no problem. How do I know this? Picked up farm milk for 29 years and learned by trial and error.
Good stuff. The way I personally learned to back a trailer is grabbing the bottom of the steering wheel and move it to the direction you want the trailer to go until I got used to it. Anotherwords, I am saying the same thing you are but doing it a different way. Think about it, bottom of the steering wheel goes left as top goes right. Food for thought.. Top confused me at first. Great videos.
im in trucking school and on my like 4th week..doing the weekend thing is crazy..but my only thing is its hard for me to straight line back for some reason..it seems like everybody is getting it but me...just frustrates the shit out of me..any idea of what im doing wrong??
@seansuth - Common sense isnt all that common. I know alot of people who cant do this job. Some people think truck drivers are stupid. No doubt there are a few that are, but a good truck driver is a very intelligent person who knows how to make and change a plan in the drop of a hat, while sitting on a dime.
@midnightsnakeboa its very hard to do when you first start. what it comes down to is seat time. any veteran truck driver will tell you that. once you get experience its a very fun job to do and its very easy. but it cant be fun and easy if ur a rookie, and youre nervous about what you are doing which you certainly will be. when i was a rookie, i had to get a prescription for anti anxiety pills just to chill out so i could drive like normal, then it was no problem.
@mirk1500 Haven't heard much about them either way. Really find out what the requirements are for training, as in the length of the contrat work after schooling. The companies that offer schooling (Swift, Shnieder, ect) have a bad rap, but if it get's you the experience needed for "better" companies... you gotta do what you gotta do. However every company is the same, just depeneds on the BS you can handle
@seansuth Yeah... I want a couple of years of OTR experience so I can move on to something better... I just don't want to get suckered into buying/leasing a truck... I know a guy that owns a diesel repair/roadside service shop... He said the cost of potential repairs are way too much for what fuel costs now... He pretty much said it's a gamble on how much profit you really make... I don't know if he is talking out of his ass or if it's the truth... It sounds truthful though...
@mirk1500 If you know what your doing, you can still make a decent living. I know O/Os who make money, then there are some that dont... much like some company drivers I know
Nice tutorial. I really liked the part where you mentioned turn the wheel towars the side the trailer is on to staighten it out. I appreciate your time and efforts.
oooooooh. Good work man I'm not trying to be an ass but try to do it with the mirrors only and I will give you more credits. I do it everyday all day long and using the blind side
@MrWildtrucker2009 This video is obviously intened to show people entering school the basics of driving a truck. I'm glad you blindside all day, everyday without getting out and checking. But that is not the safest way to perform the duties. Mirrors give you a two dimentional overview of whats around, seeing for your own good, with your naked eye is much smarter, when possible. I don't need your credits, my resume has enough EARNED SAFE credits
It's a Challenger trailer right? Didn't you say that they was even worse than Bison? I heard some time ago before the "crisis" they also were eager to employ new drivers, even with no Canadian experience who just got the AZ. So you didn't have to pay to "assistants" for LMO letter to present to the embassy... Now words around that they don't recruit anymore. Were they really that bad? Looks like pretty huge company with the name....
think about when you have to back-up a truck with two trailers attached ( more popular in europe ) its hard to explain how it works but i bet you can find a video that shows you this style of trucks. but really nice seems like your a good driver
@seansuth haha yeah i like those better but its just my opinion. check out "scania in finland" for example and click the first video. thats a great video showing the truck :P
I have watched many of Your videos and others for several mos. over and over .Took class 1 driver training this spring through a college.Now have class 1 Just need to get someone to hire me.Thank You for all Your efforts to make these videos,they are a great teaching aid.I have told several people to check them out.Maybe I will see You on the road one day and thank You personally..Al
THANK YOU!!! For saying look out the window not to trust the mirrors. I had this trainer that would flip out every time I looked out the window while backing up. I got so fed up with him I quit that job. Only time I backed into a dock with out having to pull up and start over was I conned him get get out and spot me then I ignored him while he was outside the truck
One of the best video's on this i have seen keep it up mate and safe driving but why do you guys (drive on the wrong side of the road ) thanks again Aussie down under
that was the biggest pain in the ass just starting out i had alot of trouble and got alot of jokes cracked on me for it over the CB but after watching this video it helped me alot
Sean can I ask you what was wrong with Challenger that made Bison look good? Yeah, talking about Bison, I heard that leasing a truck is a way to lose your finances and in the same time pretty much good idea for a company's shareholders.... but what about Challenger? Didn't they pay honestly or follow the contract? Anyway, as far as I know, there is no way even to get a job there without a minimum of 2 years of experience in Canada, gotta look a smaller company first
Shit man... the hell you're saying that way? Ain't worthy thing to a peaceful Canadian nation... however I've got a chance to learn some words I haven't heard before (this mainly thanks to Sean's answer to you)!
the bloke is just is trying to help people out and your leaving comments like that you must be a proper clever fucker ehh proper wanker you just made your self look like a total dickhead
That's a good question. I've asked that myself. There are trailers with amber signals, but the legal requirement in red OR amber. I guess it's more of a cost issue maybe? Buy a bunch of red at bulk and use them faster. I dunno. I also can't figure out why there's no white reverse lamps back there either
Don't they have reverse lamps either, How can you know when you reverse to a dock or something, I see that you use the 4 way flasher that is a good way to warn that you reverse the the 18 wheeler,
I've seen maybe four trailers with reverse lamps here. I think it's retarded they don't have them. They have one on the tractor, but hooked up to a trailer who's going to see it?
Thanks Sean for all the great videos. I'm starting my AZ training at Humber College in Toronto Feb 1. I was wondering if you had any tutorials about how to set up your mirrors properly and what your safest view is.
I was going to get to that, but didn't get the chance yet. Main thing is to put the edge of the trailer at the side of the mirror. You want as much view or the road as you can get
Thanks for the mirror tip. I hope you get a chance to do a full tutorial on setting up the mirrors. Is Humber a good school for Transport Training? Where did you do your training? I feel your videos are going to help me and give me a heads up when my training.
Its supposed to be a good school. I talked to a few recruiters from Kriska and Bison. They have hired new recruits from The Humber College Commercial Driving Program. Humber is the only school in Ontario that administers the road tests. The have signing authority from MTO. WoW dude you respond fast to my questions... Thanks for all your extended efforts with your vids
can I ask you man where are you from? Are you originally from Canada or you're an immigrant? Does the Humber make a documents to get the canadian visa for foreigners? I also heared that the one looking for a job as a trucker gotta have at least 2 years of driving experience in Canada (or U.S. may be) to get the job, they don't want rookie drivers now. Is it true? Or may be it depends on the school - some graduates they accept some they don't?
Im on my 6th day of training and my instructor has me driving on the road the 3rd day with a 48' I feel he's rushing me. On my 6th day he wanted me to back into a dock on the first try. This video helped me a lot. Thanks!!!
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you blokes in the US have it easy! you will fail your lic test and can get fined for reversing while looking out the window, can only use your mirrors the whole time in Australia
That's stupid, you need to look out your window sometimes because the mirrors can only show you so much. Now if I do that during my parallel portion of my road test I will fail cause we can only use the mirrors then but in real life you do what you need to do to get in the hole safely.
Thanks for the good video. Lining it up using the 5th wheel as your marker is something I was told a while back and forgot. I drove a forty foot straight Mack for two years straight, and now I'm driving a tractor trailer again which feel so good. I have gotten better at backing. It always helps to review and ask questions to good truckers who are willing to give good advice and tips. Thanks to all who help us out. I will do the same when I can help out another brother.
I am in Ohio and i am 16 i called the local DMV and talked to them and at 18 here i can get my restricted Class A CDL for tractor trailer. The reason i am telling you this is it might be the same for you. You might be able to get your restricted.
For anyone who does not know what restricted is..it is a Class A (or whatever you are going for) CDL you can drive semi's like everyone else BUT you can't leave your home state until you get your unrestricted at 21
i got my class A when I was 20 in ohio and had that K1 restriction (no commercial driving outside of ohio). It had all the other rights and privledges.
Greg "Rolling Rock" Bennett gave me the best advice on backing. He said "knock it back and then follow it around". Backing was a bitch until he said that. Your 45 degree advice is another key I hadn't thought of. Thanks.
Great video... I'm a cubical dweller in Cincinnati, OH and I have gotten a few opportunities to watch trucks back in our loading dock. A 20' wide street and a 45 degree 2 lane wide dock in the building. Some guys may take some time getting in but there are some guys/gals that are impressive backing a 53' trailer in one try without hoping a curb. Lotsa respect - it looks like an art that takes time to master. Great videos!
Hey Sean whats up? Glad u still have the vids coming. I've been driving for a year now and how you describe things really sums it up. Sure, the first few months on your own are a bitch lol, but after that you start driving like you've been doing it for a long time. Drive safe! Remember G.O.A.L.
There is a reason for the 67,000 views, sean drops some solid tips right here, most of them are not covered in the "training" I've heard one driver refer to the same concept as "feel your a**" meaning have an emotional connection to that back end where you can feel where it's at as you back. He's dead on here...thanks man, good fundamental stuff... I know it's helped me.
this isn't funny. watching sikhs trying to back up is funny. shippers always have a shit load of fun watching sikhs taking an hour backing up into a simple dock. by the way there is a flying j in calgary now? haven't been in calgary since early 2006.
i was stuck in calgary once (in the middle of winter) i was at a truck stop across the street from a liquor store (frequent visits there) with a view of the whole downtown form my parking spot. forgot what the truckstop was though.
What kind of a tuttorial is this. It doesn't help at all. The only way you learn this, is to get in the truck and do it. I know from experience, this is not the easiest thing in the world to do.
umm, that's not what the countless emails have said. You must have a hard on for PROFESSIONALS in the industry don't you? Go cry to your mama SUPERTRUCKER
LOL!! Could see you were tired in this video!! Made a lot of really good points tho!! Better listen to him supertruckers!!! Unless you know it all an don't understand what the f@%k he is saying!!!
hey man good looking out on the tips of backing ,,,a lot of people out there need it ,, i know i do to soon as i get started on with this new comp.......thanx.........
Question Sean,(or for any other drivers viewing this). I've been having problems in my A class with backing, but mostly with shifting manual, especially double-clutching while on the road course. Some of the Instructors from the school are nasty, to the point where they're getting me all worked up with my nerves. What would be you're advice if you were in the cab as a student in dealing with an Instructors hostilities toward the student? Any + advice would be GREATLY appreciated.. Thanks!!!
When backing up and your straight do quarter turns dont overturn it will make your life easier.
mmaboxingfan2 2 days ago
are triaxel trailer pain in the ass to back up i back up tandems ans single never triaxels
volvotrucks102222 1 week ago
@volvotrucks102222 About the same. May pivot a bit more or less, but you really dont notice
seansuth 1 week ago
GO SLOW!!!!! If you are in a parking lot and your foot is on the throttle your wrong. I got mirror and steps taken off by a trucker because he thought he "had it" and put his foot on the throttle and then he could not react in time to stop. my student ate the dashboard because I told him to watch the guy backing into see how it looks from behind the trailer, he stood up the minute i was hit and it threw him head first into the passenger dash. So SLOW THE F*** DOWN!!!!!
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that was a cool video. hope to see more
mack20121 1 month ago
At the last half of the video he didn't have to go through all that jack-knife crap. He had enough room to straighten out the rig and back right in. Remember,keep it as simple as possible.
peetee1000 1 month ago
@peetee1000 Really? Gee your a wizard! Maybe... JUUUUUST maybe, I did it in the open as to not disturb other drivers who are, A Sleeping, B driving thru the lanes. Your a dipshit! Think about it
seansuth 1 month ago
@seansuth Hey don't get in my shit because,A: you were not smart enough or didn't have enough experience to do what a I suggested and B: bullshit about the sleeping drivers, that's the nature of a truck stop, their NOISY!!! I was just making a suggestion, no need for name calling but what comes around goes around. Yea, compared to you I am a wizard and you punk are the dipshit...think about it.
peetee1000 1 month ago
@peetee1000 BAHAHAHAHAHA! "don't get in my shit"??? Oh, sorry this is MY VIDEO. Not enough experience huh? Riiiiiight. Dipshit, can't even think of another name ass cap?
seansuth 1 month ago
@seansuth You are a fine example of a shit-for-brains driver. Damn, just made an observation and a suggestion. Why the immature "spoiled brat" responses? What's wrong the crank wearing off? I don't give a fuck who's video it is. You enabled the comments and I commented. Yeah, a savvy driver would have straight lined his rig into that slot. As for thinking up names, well I got plenty of them for you but I ain't gonna waste my time, asshole...oops, I lied. Last time,don't like talking to idiots.
peetee1000 1 month ago
@peetee1000 First off, what good is teaching people to straightline back, when you don't always get the chance? Your crackhead comment was a typical supertrucker, "i can do it better" comment, so fuck off! and if "asshole" is the best you can think of, best be moving on asscap!
seansuth 1 month ago
@seansuth Jerk-off, you just don't get the point do you? Now we know why you're behind the wheel of that piece of shit, you're an idiot. Sure, teach them the proper way for back-ups but also tell them the easy ways,the low risk and less work tricks that saves a lot of grief. If you don't have to do it than don't do it! Super trucker? Not me. You're the big-strap that knows it all and won't listen to anybody which is my definition of a punk-ass, shit-for-brains. See, I can think of better names.
peetee1000 1 month ago
@peetee1000 Really fucktard? if you really need to be taught the easy way, and can't figure out, in an open lot to do as you said, you shouldn't be driving. You musta worked for Werner so Swift if your dumb enough to not even think of that! Do I know it all? No. I don;t sit there on other peoples videos (and yeah, I've seen the videos you comment on, every single one has the same tone) thinking your superior way is the only way. Not only are you super trucking it up bellyed up to the
seansuth 1 month ago
@seansuth Apparently shit-head, you couldn't figure it out or you would've backed up your piece of shit in the easiest and safest way. The reason you don't comment on others videos is because you ain't got the brains. Maybe that's why your a Challenger driver. What does that company do, hand out "asshole pills" to their drivers before they go on a run? They must have given you a case of them. Well amp-head, keep doing it your way and don't let anybody tell you different...ignorant bastard.
peetee1000 1 month ago
@peetee1000 LMFAO! IT"S NOT ABOUT THE EASIEST WAY AT THAT MOMENT fudgepacker! Yeah, when you went to school, did they put you in a tight ass dock, or have a wide open area? You still are clueless! And still a rambo. "asshole pills" fuck, that's the funniest thing I've heard. Other then things from another 12 year old. damn, you are one mother fucker aren't you? You have no clue what I comment on, as I have more activity other then ramboing on other peoples video, oh like UPLOAD
seansuth 1 month ago
a video. Oh you couldn't take it. Because your videos would be pointless, and you'd have cumstains like yourself ramboing your shit, and you'd cry like the little school girl you are!
seansuth 1 month ago
@peetee1000 Here's a few of you comments on other videos "
peetee1000 said: Aside from beginners, who the hell double clutches once they get experience? Pain in the ass. A lot of companies will get in your shit if you double clutch during a driving test to get a job. The dude will tell you, " never had to replace the clutch on this truck and we don't plan to. Learn how t..."
seansuth 1 month ago
peetee1000 said:
@dlstb Last time. I don't give a shit how well you maintain your car. This isn't a matter of maintenance...shit happens!!! If you were going so fast that you couldn't react in time when it does happen, then you get what you deserve. Unfortunatley, jerks like you get other innocent people involve...
seansuth 1 month ago
peetee1000 said:
@dlstb As I stated before, I think the highways would be more chaotic than they are now. Hell, people are driving 80-90mph sometimes even 100+ as a rule now. They may feel comfortable at that speed but I don't. You would think that nobody wants to be in a wreck but looking at how some people dri...
seansuth 1 month ago
peetee1000 said:
Ya know, I don't see anything restricting the person who is taking the video from getting a better shot of the subject, like from the FRONT!!!
seansuth 1 month ago
peetee1000 said:
@HarkonnenDufaux I suggest sir, that you go jump in the ocean and don't come out. Let's get some gene-pool eradictation going here.
seansuth 1 month ago
peetee1000 said:
How much did he pay for his sunglasses? When I drove for Swift I had to buy 'em at the Dollar Tree...tells ya how much I was making driving for them. This asshole is a paid stooge.
(he's referring to BigCat Trucker, a good trucker)
seansuth 1 month ago
peetee1000 said:
@RandomConcepts If you would get your head out of your ass you would see the logic. It's called money, power and control. Climate changing? It sure does every damn day. In my area where I grew up the weather patterns are virtually the same since I was a kid. So who are you going to believe, Al Go...
seansuth 1 month ago
So, as you can see... there's a pattern involved, a common denominator. an ass cap who thinks they're shit don't stank, and it's his way or the highway...
seansuth 1 month ago
buffet, you also have the keyboard rambo attitude, THIS is why I carry on with you, dicklock!
seansuth 1 month ago
your a good truck driver
ervinwright123456789 1 month ago
@ervinwright123456789 Thank you, I just do waht I do
seansuth 1 month ago
I've noticed that backing a 53' is a helluva lot easier than pups because you lose the pup so much faster than the ass end of a 53. Good vid. Thanks for sharing~
usmcsdi69 2 months ago
@usmcsdi69 53s are great for straight backing, pups are great for the city as they can be spun in place. nice backing driver, its funny i can back a semi yet when i park my pickup in the yard i cant get it takes me two times to get into a spot and its still not straight
mustangman02232 1 month ago
Your one of the reasons i want to become a truck driver!
Angelotheitalian816 2 months ago
@Angelotheitalian816 Thank you
seansuth 2 months ago
that a cobra classic CB
starsixfilms 2 months ago
Thanks alot for all the important advice, pointers, videos and your valuable time. You're the man!
twinkstersize 2 months ago
Put a vanity mirror on your passenger side visor.It helps to give you a small vision on the passenger side! Kind of like a corvex mirror inside the cab!
BeantownJim 3 months ago
This has helped me so much. Thank you.
I don't even know why it worked , but it did.
delvaden 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
i'm new to trucking and these videos are excellent...
Topshotta1974 3 months ago
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I Learn alot from his video's
WAYNE8458 4 months ago
grat video very helpfull think you
chriswilmoth 5 months ago
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did you get G.O.A.L from werner enterpries, my dad works for them and told him the same thing
nicolasur2009 5 months ago
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nicolasur2009 5 months ago
Thank you very much for your time, I learned lots of thing from you just watching - one day I want to be a truck driver
techgood 6 months ago
I found when I was learning, was to pinup to a trailer (anyone in the yard, and using the old beater shunt truck) and dirve forward then backup, forward and backup, and see how straight i park the trailer after I reversed it into a spot.
shaunk132 6 months ago
do you just drive peterbuilt or diffrent trucks too?
brthlss1 6 months ago
Dude, for lack of a semi, I went to Home depot and got me a small trailer and hooked it to my dodge Dakota. Trust me it as challenging as a big whoop trailer. I am going for my CDL and that's how I am training myself. Wish me good luck.
I treasure you video. Modern Day School. Thankl you Youtube. Keep it up.
spiritofkatuba 7 months ago
It's embarrassing! I grew up in the city and played sports my whole life never lived on a farm or backed or anything. My uncle is the one that I drove for he lives on a farm. Neways long story short I need a lot of practice backing! I always get my trailer sideways where I cant see on my blind side, and then out my drivers side I cant see whats around the semi. I'll admit I have had my Class A CDL for 6 years and I still have a lot to learn! Take care Sean and once again thanks for the videos!!!
bfry38 8 months ago
Sean just wanted to say awesome videos man! I havn't drove truck for 3 years or longer, and my dads friend called me up 3 days ago out of the blue and asked me if I could help him haul debri to landfills. Im driving a old Freightliner 9 speed. I will tell you what I can't back worth a crap and I know how you felt when you learned. I was grandfathered in I hauled grain for my uncle and you never have to back. You pull up you unload then you go. Now at land fills I have to back and let me tell you
bfry38 8 months ago
it's called the "sight side" bud
Robocline 8 months ago
Going to be going to school for my CDL soon. Just turned 18 and wanting it so badly I can taste it. Thanks for the tuts, I'm sure they'l give me leeway over others!
ChristopherTenzwood 9 months ago
whatever mirror the trailer is in you turn the wheel that way.... dude that is genius, i never even thought of that, thanks a ton this video helped out a ton from having to ponder there thinking about it. awesome awesome video
crazychicken675 9 months ago
hey man nice video. i just had 2nd day in the truck for driving school. and we try backing up ...i was getting mad, i couldnt get it for some reason it wasnt working. im going to try your mirror trick. and see if that helps tomor.
KageProductions 9 months ago
@strikerxk7 No problem... I may not do things the way some do, but just giving an idea so everyone knows a bit going in... I want professionals on the road, instead of steeringwheel holders
seansuth 10 months ago
@seansuth agreed m8. ive been off the road for a while now. i do miss it. i watch your vids for recollection/reminiscing sake. but seriously youd make a good instructor or something like that if you ever decide to quit OTR
yamahonkawazuki 9 months ago
hey i drove for cr england ... they suck ass ...... on the strait line backing they told me to look for my tires in the convex. ... wat u said look for the trailer in the mirror that a bigg help
crime943 11 months ago
Hi seansuth,
I suggest a little blackboard or some pre-drawn examples rather than using your hands?
I say that because in the UK at least, it is legal to town anything behind a car, even if you have not done so before. For instance I got a boat and there obviously is no problem going forward, but when you want to go backwards, with no training of what the articulation is going to do, a trip to any boat dock, or lake will give you a laugh! And I would not understand the reasons you explain
mrbluenun 11 months ago
Hey dude great vid. I always found it useful to grab or palm the steering wheel at 6o'clock when backing because then left is left and right is right
mooly77 11 months ago
you really gave good explanations about backing... and what really help me is using the mirrors as guide... like you said if the trailer is going left on your mirror turn the steering wheel to the left... that really help me because im new in this... i just got my CDL.. and i used that metod and it helped me a lot.. thank you
MrMartin0312 11 months ago
Thanks again brother, At school I was never told to turn on the hazards while docking but it's a good tip. Thanks
benzpage1 1 year ago
@benzpage1 turning the hazard lights on is a signal to others that your going/in-the-process-of backing-up...
hwoods01 1 year ago
i don't drive artics, just 7 and a half ton GVW straight cab over's. and seeing semi's back up, its something i find interesting, and for me, i think i would be intimidated by the prospect of backing up a semi rig.
you make it look easy!
however one thing i do like to do when i back up my trucks onto the dock, is to gently ease it back so when i do make contact to the buffers, there is no sudden jolt.
Xantec 1 year ago
You mentioned SGT here didn't ya? The motherfuckers invited me either.... for an interview, the key issue at their point of view is driver's English. But who let go with this peace of toilet tissue... it's a real challenge I'll be damn to get outta here
khunboris 1 year ago
From Edmonton?? And its easier to back a 53' for me I think its like a thing I acuired from my dad.
vladka001 1 year ago
Even after 15 years on the road, I still have problems blindsiding, I really don't try to do it, but there times when some dickhead architect, sets up a facility with out considering deliveries, hey but I'll keep trying.
Thx Steve... your still that dude!!!
The Roadrunner
Lennsmith 1 year ago
I get a headache just thinking about baking up a semi.. yet I don't have trouble piloting a Cessna. Amazing skill you truck drivers have..
LTF85199 1 year ago 4
@LTF85199 See, I see it the other way around. Yeah, it takes some skill, but really... if you don't line up, stop, pull forward ect... Flying... You mess up.. it's BIG time! So if anything, I think you have more skills
seansuth 1 year ago 7
@seansuth Yeah, I know what you're saying. I have my pilots license and now I'm learning to drive trucks. I can usually go around if I miss an approach while flying, but like you said, I can just stop, pull up and try it again in a truck. It would be nice to be able to stop and get yourself together while flying, but alas, that whole gravity thing comes into play. Both take a certain amount of skill, and both are fun. Thanks!
moshfists 10 months ago
Actually the trick to backing blind side is to watch your trailer in your right mirror until you can no longer see the tandems, then just look out your left mirror and watch the angle of the trailer compared to the tractor and when you are at the correct angle, just follow your trailer and before long, you will be able to watch both sides with no problem. How do I know this? Picked up farm milk for 29 years and learned by trial and error.
God Bless,
Jeff
jd450lh 1 year ago 5
@jd450lh awesome tip, thanks. I'll have to try that out
seansuth 1 year ago
@jd450lh THANKS FOR THE TIP!
relfexreaction 1 year ago
@jd450lh Wow, I have to try that. Thanks.
plsniper 10 months ago
Im gonna watch all your vids and pay attention cause this is what i want to do with my pathetic life
TOSportsFan1990 1 year ago
GREAT MASTER- PIECE VIDEO GOD BLESS YOU THANKS FOR HELP OTHERS.
apocalises 1 year ago
Drivers side is the sight side come on
carterkd66 1 year ago
Good stuff. The way I personally learned to back a trailer is grabbing the bottom of the steering wheel and move it to the direction you want the trailer to go until I got used to it. Anotherwords, I am saying the same thing you are but doing it a different way. Think about it, bottom of the steering wheel goes left as top goes right. Food for thought.. Top confused me at first. Great videos.
configured 1 year ago
im in trucking school and on my like 4th week..doing the weekend thing is crazy..but my only thing is its hard for me to straight line back for some reason..it seems like everybody is getting it but me...just frustrates the shit out of me..any idea of what im doing wrong??
mrdre5 1 year ago
Dude, your vids rock. Thanks.
StealthyLikeDaNinja 1 year ago
@StealthyLikeDaNinja Thanks Stealthy
seansuth 1 year ago
Your tutorials videos are just Great, I really appreciate them as I will be starting truck driving school in the next month. Thanks.
ewern 1 year ago
i am 23 and is trucking a hard think to do?
midnightsnakeboa 1 year ago 2
@midnightsnakeboa No. it takes comon sense, that about it
seansuth 1 year ago
@seansuth - Common sense isnt all that common. I know alot of people who cant do this job. Some people think truck drivers are stupid. No doubt there are a few that are, but a good truck driver is a very intelligent person who knows how to make and change a plan in the drop of a hat, while sitting on a dime.
HardRokMiner 1 year ago 3
@midnightsnakeboa its very hard to do when you first start. what it comes down to is seat time. any veteran truck driver will tell you that. once you get experience its a very fun job to do and its very easy. but it cant be fun and easy if ur a rookie, and youre nervous about what you are doing which you certainly will be. when i was a rookie, i had to get a prescription for anti anxiety pills just to chill out so i could drive like normal, then it was no problem.
oipbhakeld 1 year ago
I've seen quite a lot of videos in Youtube and by far this has been the best about backing... Thanks!
hece76 1 year ago
@hece76 Welcome
seansuth 1 year ago
@mirk1500 Haven't heard much about them either way. Really find out what the requirements are for training, as in the length of the contrat work after schooling. The companies that offer schooling (Swift, Shnieder, ect) have a bad rap, but if it get's you the experience needed for "better" companies... you gotta do what you gotta do. However every company is the same, just depeneds on the BS you can handle
seansuth 1 year ago
@seansuth Yeah... I want a couple of years of OTR experience so I can move on to something better... I just don't want to get suckered into buying/leasing a truck... I know a guy that owns a diesel repair/roadside service shop... He said the cost of potential repairs are way too much for what fuel costs now... He pretty much said it's a gamble on how much profit you really make... I don't know if he is talking out of his ass or if it's the truth... It sounds truthful though...
mirk1500 1 year ago
@mirk1500 If you know what your doing, you can still make a decent living. I know O/Os who make money, then there are some that dont... much like some company drivers I know
seansuth 1 year ago
Nice tutorial. I really liked the part where you mentioned turn the wheel towars the side the trailer is on to staighten it out. I appreciate your time and efforts.
kingtinis 1 year ago
oooooooh. Good work man I'm not trying to be an ass but try to do it with the mirrors only and I will give you more credits. I do it everyday all day long and using the blind side
MrWildtrucker2009 1 year ago
@MrWildtrucker2009 This video is obviously intened to show people entering school the basics of driving a truck. I'm glad you blindside all day, everyday without getting out and checking. But that is not the safest way to perform the duties. Mirrors give you a two dimentional overview of whats around, seeing for your own good, with your naked eye is much smarter, when possible. I don't need your credits, my resume has enough EARNED SAFE credits
seansuth 1 year ago
good driver
morningbirdfeeder 1 year ago
It's a Challenger trailer right? Didn't you say that they was even worse than Bison? I heard some time ago before the "crisis" they also were eager to employ new drivers, even with no Canadian experience who just got the AZ. So you didn't have to pay to "assistants" for LMO letter to present to the embassy... Now words around that they don't recruit anymore. Were they really that bad? Looks like pretty huge company with the name....
khunboris 1 year ago
think about when you have to back-up a truck with two trailers attached ( more popular in europe ) its hard to explain how it works but i bet you can find a video that shows you this style of trucks. but really nice seems like your a good driver
DragracingX 1 year ago
@DragracingX Thanks. Yeah, I've driven B Train (two trailers). It's the complete opposite LOL
seansuth 1 year ago
@seansuth haha yeah i like those better but its just my opinion. check out "scania in finland" for example and click the first video. thats a great video showing the truck :P
DragracingX 1 year ago
I just noticed...that trailer has 3 axles...
thewun1 1 year ago
cool vid thanks man. im heading to trucking school in june, whats a good starter company to drive for?
orcuser 1 year ago
I have watched many of Your videos and others for several mos. over and over .Took class 1 driver training this spring through a college.Now have class 1 Just need to get someone to hire me.Thank You for all Your efforts to make these videos,they are a great teaching aid.I have told several people to check them out.Maybe I will see You on the road one day and thank You personally..Al
5879cadillac 1 year ago
great video lots of help thanks
slider5115 1 year ago
THANK YOU!!! For saying look out the window not to trust the mirrors. I had this trainer that would flip out every time I looked out the window while backing up. I got so fed up with him I quit that job. Only time I backed into a dock with out having to pull up and start over was I conned him get get out and spot me then I ignored him while he was outside the truck
WillDogJones1 1 year ago
One of the best video's on this i have seen keep it up mate and safe driving but why do you guys (drive on the wrong side of the road ) thanks again Aussie down under
Gary123433 1 year ago
that was the biggest pain in the ass just starting out i had alot of trouble and got alot of jokes cracked on me for it over the CB but after watching this video it helped me alot
spencerakabubba 1 year ago
Thats a pretty cool thing with turning the wheel towards the mirror. Ive naver thought of it that way
tablerape 2 years ago
Sean can I ask you what was wrong with Challenger that made Bison look good? Yeah, talking about Bison, I heard that leasing a truck is a way to lose your finances and in the same time pretty much good idea for a company's shareholders.... but what about Challenger? Didn't they pay honestly or follow the contract? Anyway, as far as I know, there is no way even to get a job there without a minimum of 2 years of experience in Canada, gotta look a smaller company first
khunboris 2 years ago
nice video! thanks
toothpock 2 years ago
nice volvo
pabloking55 2 years ago
cool vid
roadragetruck 2 years ago
have you been to minnesota
djmn8480 2 years ago
thats just amazing!! how did u manage to squeez that cabage head out the window?
SupraCork 2 years ago
Same way your mother was able to squeeze your fat ass out her skank snatch... very carefully
seansuth 2 years ago 22
skank or skunk man? I didn't get the word... Skunk snatch would then refer to a stinking pussy?
Anyway.... that's useful knowledge of a dialect, but the motherfucker would definitely be better more polite in sayings (writings)....
khunboris 2 years ago
@seansuth love the comeback lmao
SilverMatchCo 1 year ago
@seansuth You have a potty mouth... Good thing... Some of these "keyboard heroes" need to shut the fuck up...
mirk1500 1 year ago
@mirk1500 LOL, I used to NOT have a potty mouth. Most often I dont, but once in a while the trolls get to me
seansuth 1 year ago
Shit man... the hell you're saying that way? Ain't worthy thing to a peaceful Canadian nation... however I've got a chance to learn some words I haven't heard before (this mainly thanks to Sean's answer to you)!
That was really cool man, I dig it!
khunboris 2 years ago
the bloke is just is trying to help people out and your leaving comments like that you must be a proper clever fucker ehh proper wanker you just made your self look like a total dickhead
chrisyboy28 2 years ago 3
mi dad lets me back his truck i think its pretty easy ... he lets me do the tight spots
FrancisCaleb 2 years ago
One question mate, Why do you have red blinkers back on the trailers? Why not have like we have in europe orange? Btw the video is good ;)
fp08frwi 2 years ago
That's a good question. I've asked that myself. There are trailers with amber signals, but the legal requirement in red OR amber. I guess it's more of a cost issue maybe? Buy a bunch of red at bulk and use them faster. I dunno. I also can't figure out why there's no white reverse lamps back there either
seansuth 2 years ago
Don't they have reverse lamps either, How can you know when you reverse to a dock or something, I see that you use the 4 way flasher that is a good way to warn that you reverse the the 18 wheeler,
fp08frwi 2 years ago
I've seen maybe four trailers with reverse lamps here. I think it's retarded they don't have them. They have one on the tractor, but hooked up to a trailer who's going to see it?
seansuth 2 years ago
Yeah. Nobody can see the reverse lamp on the tractor when there is a trailer on it, So i think it is better to have a reverse lamp on the trailer.
fp08frwi 2 years ago
@fp08frwi you don't need them if you know what you're doing.
ZefreyLove 1 year ago
@ZefreyLove It's not about what YOU'R doing, it's about the ass holes AROUND YOU, much like yourself supertrucker
seansuth 1 year ago
Thanks Sean for all the great videos. I'm starting my AZ training at Humber College in Toronto Feb 1. I was wondering if you had any tutorials about how to set up your mirrors properly and what your safest view is.
sshawnw 2 years ago
I was going to get to that, but didn't get the chance yet. Main thing is to put the edge of the trailer at the side of the mirror. You want as much view or the road as you can get
seansuth 2 years ago
Thanks for the mirror tip. I hope you get a chance to do a full tutorial on setting up the mirrors. Is Humber a good school for Transport Training? Where did you do your training? I feel your videos are going to help me and give me a heads up when my training.
sshawnw 2 years ago
I've heard it's a good school, but haven't heard anything about their driving coarse. I went to school at a BC place
seansuth 2 years ago
Its supposed to be a good school. I talked to a few recruiters from Kriska and Bison. They have hired new recruits from The Humber College Commercial Driving Program. Humber is the only school in Ontario that administers the road tests. The have signing authority from MTO. WoW dude you respond fast to my questions... Thanks for all your extended efforts with your vids
sshawnw 2 years ago
@sshawnw
can I ask you man where are you from? Are you originally from Canada or you're an immigrant? Does the Humber make a documents to get the canadian visa for foreigners? I also heared that the one looking for a job as a trucker gotta have at least 2 years of driving experience in Canada (or U.S. may be) to get the job, they don't want rookie drivers now. Is it true? Or may be it depends on the school - some graduates they accept some they don't?
thank you for your answer
khunboris 2 years ago
Thank you so much for you advice !!!! I learned more from you than two teachers I've had.
JMUNO3 2 years ago
hay man,thanks for the video, I'm new to the trucking industry>great video!!!
los angeles,ca
driversw1 2 years ago
and why would he want to no were u work
TheDavidpayne 2 years ago
Wanted to point out his key points in this video, but not sure if this is getting posted or not!!
damion351 2 years ago
The longer this vid. goes the tireder he gets!!
damion351 2 years ago
This is soooo HARD!!!!!!
gtech20 2 years ago
Im on my 6th day of training and my instructor has me driving on the road the 3rd day with a 48' I feel he's rushing me. On my 6th day he wanted me to back into a dock on the first try. This video helped me a lot. Thanks!!!
willypola777 2 years ago 7
thanks Sean, this helped me with the Virtual trucking, also I will have to check back to your tutorial videos when I got for my truck license. :)
StobartsProductions 2 years ago
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you blokes in the US have it easy! you will fail your lic test and can get fined for reversing while looking out the window, can only use your mirrors the whole time in Australia
King441 2 years ago
That's stupid, you need to look out your window sometimes because the mirrors can only show you so much. Now if I do that during my parallel portion of my road test I will fail cause we can only use the mirrors then but in real life you do what you need to do to get in the hole safely.
JoeOnTheRoad 2 years ago 2
Thanks for the good video. Lining it up using the 5th wheel as your marker is something I was told a while back and forgot. I drove a forty foot straight Mack for two years straight, and now I'm driving a tractor trailer again which feel so good. I have gotten better at backing. It always helps to review and ask questions to good truckers who are willing to give good advice and tips. Thanks to all who help us out. I will do the same when I can help out another brother.
13chef 2 years ago 5
cool, i never knew its better to back the trailer on the drive side so no blind spots.
Purplepete39 2 years ago
good stuff man. i wanna be a trucker. im only 18 and i think it would be awesome traveling all across the USA hauling stuff lol. great videos man!!
3320105 2 years ago
I am in Ohio and i am 16 i called the local DMV and talked to them and at 18 here i can get my restricted Class A CDL for tractor trailer. The reason i am telling you this is it might be the same for you. You might be able to get your restricted.
For anyone who does not know what restricted is..it is a Class A (or whatever you are going for) CDL you can drive semi's like everyone else BUT you can't leave your home state until you get your unrestricted at 21
1usmc0 2 years ago 2
awesome thanks! im gonna call and find out :) i live in illinois i hope i can get a restricted for now untill im 21
3320105 2 years ago 2
i got my class A when I was 20 in ohio and had that K1 restriction (no commercial driving outside of ohio). It had all the other rights and privledges.
mannhoodd 2 years ago
yeah so i am right...? right? i have no idea. I was just told that at 18 i can get my class A wit the K1 restriction at 18....right?
1usmc0 2 years ago
that is correct
mannhoodd 2 years ago
Greg "Rolling Rock" Bennett gave me the best advice on backing. He said "knock it back and then follow it around". Backing was a bitch until he said that. Your 45 degree advice is another key I hadn't thought of. Thanks.
avlisk 2 years ago
Great video... I'm a cubical dweller in Cincinnati, OH and I have gotten a few opportunities to watch trucks back in our loading dock. A 20' wide street and a 45 degree 2 lane wide dock in the building. Some guys may take some time getting in but there are some guys/gals that are impressive backing a 53' trailer in one try without hoping a curb. Lotsa respect - it looks like an art that takes time to master. Great videos!
java146 2 years ago
That's cause they have been doing it for a while. It's tough starting out, trust me.
Badwordf 2 years ago
Hey Sean whats up? Glad u still have the vids coming. I've been driving for a year now and how you describe things really sums it up. Sure, the first few months on your own are a bitch lol, but after that you start driving like you've been doing it for a long time. Drive safe! Remember G.O.A.L.
Armysniper360 2 years ago
Good job congratz 66,500 views Cool *****
9894380123 2 years ago
There is a reason for the 67,000 views, sean drops some solid tips right here, most of them are not covered in the "training" I've heard one driver refer to the same concept as "feel your a**" meaning have an emotional connection to that back end where you can feel where it's at as you back. He's dead on here...thanks man, good fundamental stuff... I know it's helped me.
NoiseMostBeautiful 2 years ago
great vids sean i love all of them i hoope to start driving a truck in the future
hockeydog22 2 years ago
this isn't funny. watching sikhs trying to back up is funny. shippers always have a shit load of fun watching sikhs taking an hour backing up into a simple dock. by the way there is a flying j in calgary now? haven't been in calgary since early 2006.
polishranger 2 years ago
lol. Yeah Barlow Trail.
seansuth 2 years ago
i was stuck in calgary once (in the middle of winter) i was at a truck stop across the street from a liquor store (frequent visits there) with a view of the whole downtown form my parking spot. forgot what the truckstop was though.
polishranger 2 years ago
Maybe the Road King? I dunno, I've spent most my truck stop time at the hook. That's where the company filled up
seansuth 2 years ago
Maybe that person should stay there; since they (frequent visit there!!!)
damion351 2 years ago
Watch that right mirror.
metalomat087 2 years ago
What kind of a tuttorial is this. It doesn't help at all. The only way you learn this, is to get in the truck and do it. I know from experience, this is not the easiest thing in the world to do.
BigRoadJunkie4Life 2 years ago
umm, that's not what the countless emails have said. You must have a hard on for PROFESSIONALS in the industry don't you? Go cry to your mama SUPERTRUCKER
seansuth 2 years ago
LOL!! Could see you were tired in this video!! Made a lot of really good points tho!! Better listen to him supertruckers!!! Unless you know it all an don't understand what the f@%k he is saying!!!
damion351 2 years ago
Oh, and you only difficult as you make it. It's NOT hard, when your not a cocky jack ass like yourself
seansuth 2 years ago
it helps alot if you watch a tutorial and then try it after it makes it alot easier when you try it because you no what to do kind of
fenderstrat71 2 years ago
thanks tips. your a douche...
89haynesc 2 years ago
hey man good looking out on the tips of backing ,,,a lot of people out there need it ,, i know i do to soon as i get started on with this new comp.......thanx.........
chicobigboss 2 years ago
thanks .......... well done
689321546 2 years ago
Question Sean,(or for any other drivers viewing this). I've been having problems in my A class with backing, but mostly with shifting manual, especially double-clutching while on the road course. Some of the Instructors from the school are nasty, to the point where they're getting me all worked up with my nerves. What would be you're advice if you were in the cab as a student in dealing with an Instructors hostilities toward the student? Any + advice would be GREATLY appreciated.. Thanks!!!
wnaburgencesante 2 years ago