The truck is like a snake.. The head leads and the tail will follow.. When offsetting remember put the nose of the trailer in the lane next to the lane your trying to move into.(2nd on left or 2nd on right) Once clear place the head of the truck back in the lane your going into (remember your many yards away, so map out the space on the ground like an imaginary line), keep pulling forward until your straight and check both mirrors ( to see if you can see the cones or lines) before backing into your space.. If need G O A L..
My fav tip when backing up is to first put my hands at the bottom of the steering wheel. If I want to move my trailer to the left when backing up I move the steering wheel to the left. If I want to move my trailer to the right when backing up I move the steering wheel to the right. (If that makes sense :)
I’m so glad to have found this one. I start CDL school May 2 and I have a hard enough time backing my horse trailer let alone a 53’ semi trailer. My husband and I have our own authority and he’s going to tutor me but I’m still very anxious about all of this yet casting that anxiety on the Lord to guide me.
Hi Niesha, great informative video. Believe me when I say I will be very nervous when I start CDL school this fall. I know it will not be easy. But I love to drive, and I'm done with working in an office all day, I want to be out on the road driving, and making a decent living. I love watching your videos. You are beautiful and I hope you have a great day! - Mike
A few 💎 1st make sure you ace the pre trip inspection & safe start that will leave you all 12 points with that being said the straight back 1 pull up 1 get out and 👀 if you are not able to perform the maneuver in the number of tries your allowed and are going to hit a cone just hit it & finish the maneuver it’s only 2 points and you don’t lose more points for hitting more cones only lose points if you pull up or get out and 👀 if you apply this method you will only have used 6 of 12 points on the straight back offset & 90 & pass assuming you know how to drive the truck ✌️
The best formula I found was this. If you are offsetting right, turn left all the way and hold for 5 seconds. Turn back the other way until truck and trailer are straight. At this point I do 1 pull up and then it's just a straight back.
This was very informative😎 Thank you for sharing the knowledge with everyone that is seeking to become a trucker. This is what we all should be doing for one another nothing promotes growth like gained knowledge. You got me thinking about becoming a trucker🤔 As always God bless and keep you please continue to stay safe out there🙏
You should do it, there is a need for one Million Truckers, a lot of programs will help pay for your class just be careful which one you pick, do your research I'm entering school in July. God Bless Stay safe!
@@joaquinaunique4755 oh wow that's great! God bless you on that🙏 If you get any information along the way as far as any programs that can help me along the way I will greatly appreciate it. I will also do the same as I research different thing's along the way if I ultimately decide to go that route😎 Thank you very much🙏
I start my class on Monday the 28th between practicing on our own truck, my husband helping me and listening to your videos I’m starting to get better at backing up. I suck at the offsets and I’ve got the shifting, double clutching and floating the gears down. But, offsets are kicking my butt.
Thank you Neisha K I’ve been trying to get my CDL these past few months and I’ve been struggling with my parallel. The lady at the DMV tells me to pull up every time I’m on the last step to complete the maneuver. She states that I get too close to the boundary line and makes me pull up then I run out of time. I scheduled another appointment. Please pray for me!!!
@@Lee85G there’s a possibility you drive a flatbed, the reason most people prefer flatbed is to avoid backing the reason I do do flatbed is to avoid strapping in the winter or rain
Hey Niesha.. 👋🏼 ..you are a wonderful young person. I really enjoy looking your videos - good work! 😉 „Keep on truckin‘ for a free world.“ All the best to you from Cologne, Germany. 🍀🌻
Only maneuver I need to learn is how to drive a stick I gave up on learning years ago when I was a teenager. Now I’ve had my cdl for 8 yrs with all endorsements and looking for a new job and most of the jobs I’ve applied for want you to know how to drive a stick. I guess I’m going to trucking school to learn.
@@SilverbackMgmt I agree my first trucking job I ever had they were getting rid of all there manual trucks and going over to automatics. They had one for a few months while I was there but the trainer was taking everyone out to learn in the automatics. And my last two jobs there whole fleet was automatic.
So glad I came across your page., I am thinking about about going into trucking. I am studying the CDL book now and researching schools… thanks for all your tips, motivation, scriptures…. Thank you for thinking of others ✌🏽
also have a structure routine start from the front if the truck.. and work your way around to the driver side pointing out everything.. practice and be consistent.. Learn the engine parts only what you need to know..
Hi Niesha, Can you do a video on the pre-trip inspection, I hear that it's the first thing to learn, and you will fail the first week if you don't understand it. It would be a big help. Thank's Say hi to pepper! Be Safe Be Bless!
I'm not Niesha but what really helped me on nailing my pre-trip 100% was breaking up all the stuff on the pretrip list into sections in my mind. Like one section was the front of the truck, then the passenger side of the engine, then the driver side of the engine, etc. Then for each section I made a flash card on an index card and wrote down everything I needed to check for that section. Then I put them all in order and memorized them, and recited them out loud from memory without looking at the card. Then when I thought I covered everything on that section I would turn over the flash card and check to see if I missed anything - your mistakes will motivate you not to forget the part you missed again! Keep reciting and practicing until you've aced them all. A lot of it is repetitive and kind of common sense anyway - you check all brakes on all axles the same way, tires are all very similar, all things that hold fluid need to have no leaks, all things with caps need to have caps secured, etc. And there is a sort of flow to it. It sounds hard but it's not as hard as it looks at first glance. Good luck!
Lol. The school I'm currently in got us on one maneuver for 'a day', (with too many students per instructor) and move on whether you perfect it or not🤦🏾♀️
Hi Niesha, So I was pondering over everything I’ve learned thus far from the CZcams community I wanted to ask a few questions. Are you dry van or reefer and why? Did you struggle with backing a great deal? If so how long as a solo driver did you struggle? Do you have any companies you can recommend for rookies to gain their experience?
I support G.O.A.L ( get out and look) I wish the DMV skill test allowed that back then once you set your parking brakes to get out and look, it’s a fail lol.
The truck is like a snake.. The head leads and the tail will follow.. When offsetting remember put the nose of the trailer in the lane next to the lane your trying to move into.(2nd on left or 2nd on right) Once clear place the head of the truck back in the lane your going into (remember your many yards away, so map out the space on the ground like an imaginary line), keep pulling forward until your straight and check both mirrors ( to see if you can see the cones or lines) before backing into your space.. If need G O A L..
Thanks 👍🏾
My fav tip when backing up is to first put my hands at the bottom of the steering wheel. If I want to move my trailer to the left when backing up I move the steering wheel to the left. If I want to move my trailer to the right when backing up I move the steering wheel to the right. (If that makes sense :)
I’m so glad to have found this one. I start CDL school May 2 and I have a hard enough time backing my horse trailer let alone a 53’ semi trailer. My husband and I have our own authority and he’s going to tutor me but I’m still very anxious about all of this yet casting that anxiety on the Lord to guide me.
I’m in CDL school right now & I can’t express to you how much I appreciate this video. Thank you so much 🙏🏼
You’re welcome, good luck ❤️!
What school?
Hi Niesha, great informative video. Believe me when I say I will be very nervous when I start CDL school this fall. I know it will not be easy. But I love to drive, and I'm done with working in an office all day, I want to be out on the road driving, and making a decent living. I love watching your videos. You are beautiful and I hope you have a great day! - Mike
You’ve got this! Don’t sike yourself out; in a year it’ll be second nature for you ❤️, and thank you!
Thank you for the scriptures in the intro!
I'm in cdl school right now, your advice helped soooo much. Thanks!!!
A few 💎 1st make sure you ace the pre trip inspection & safe start that will leave you all 12 points with that being said the straight back 1 pull up 1 get out and 👀 if you are not able to perform the maneuver in the number of tries your allowed and are going to hit a cone just hit it & finish the maneuver it’s only 2 points and you don’t lose more points for hitting more cones only lose points if you pull up or get out and 👀 if you apply this method you will only have used 6 of 12 points on the straight back offset & 90 & pass assuming you know how to drive the truck ✌️
Thanks
The best formula I found was this. If you are offsetting right, turn left all the way and hold for 5 seconds. Turn back the other way until truck and trailer are straight. At this point I do 1 pull up and then it's just a straight back.
This was very informative😎 Thank you for sharing the knowledge with everyone that is seeking to become a trucker. This is what we all should be doing for one another nothing promotes growth like gained knowledge. You got me thinking about becoming a trucker🤔 As always God bless and keep you please continue to stay safe out there🙏
You should do it, there is a need for one Million Truckers, a lot of programs will help pay for your class just be careful which one you pick, do your research I'm entering school in July. God Bless Stay safe!
@@joaquinaunique4755 oh wow that's great! God bless you on that🙏 If you get any information along the way as far as any programs that can help me along the way I will greatly appreciate it. I will also do the same as I research different thing's along the way if I ultimately decide to go that route😎 Thank you very much🙏
God bless you too and thank youu! ❤️
I start my class on Monday the 28th between practicing on our own truck, my husband helping me and listening to your videos I’m starting to get better at backing up. I suck at the offsets and I’ve got the shifting, double clutching and floating the gears down. But, offsets are kicking my butt.
Thank you Neisha K I’ve been trying to get my CDL these past few months and I’ve been struggling with my parallel. The lady at the DMV tells me to pull up every time I’m on the last step to complete the maneuver. She states that I get too close to the boundary line and makes me pull up then I run out of time. I scheduled another appointment. Please pray for me!!!
You will get it. Trust me.
Good luck, just take your time you will get it eventually. Once you get you license you probably won’t do parallel ever again
@@yinkasantacruz6708 and I never had to alley dock since I've been driving.
@@Lee85G there’s a possibility you drive a flatbed, the reason most people prefer flatbed is to avoid backing the reason I do do flatbed is to avoid strapping in the winter or rain
Thank you @lee85 @yinka Santacruz
Thank you for this! 🥰 I am starting CDL school in a few weeks and will find this very helpful for me and refer to often. 🙂
I’m in school now, we started offsets last week. This video is exactly what I needed, Thank you!!!♥️
Awesome content Niesha. Thanks for all you do.
Hey Niesha.. 👋🏼 ..you are a wonderful young person. I really enjoy looking your videos - good work! 😉 „Keep on truckin‘ for a free world.“ All the best to you from Cologne, Germany. 🍀🌻
Thank you so much 😄❤️!
I always get out and look regardless of whether or not anyone or anything is near me. The most dangerous part to trucking is backing.
Very helpful information! Thanks 🙏🏾 Your locs are maturing so Nicely. They're going to be so full and Beautiful as they grow 😍 #NaturalHair #Locs 💃🏾
Thank you!! ☺️❤️
This is a great video Niesha!! Wish I had this when I was in school!
Thank you girl! Shoot me too! 😂😂
Only maneuver I need to learn is how to drive a stick I gave up on learning years ago when I was a teenager. Now I’ve had my cdl for 8 yrs with all endorsements and looking for a new job and most of the jobs I’ve applied for want you to know how to drive a stick. I guess I’m going to trucking school to learn.
Thats weird since most companies are going to automatic transmission anyway. Most schools are offering automatic training schools now as well
@@SilverbackMgmt I agree my first trucking job I ever had they were getting rid of all there manual trucks and going over to automatics. They had one for a few months while I was there but the trainer was taking everyone out to learn in the automatics. And my last two jobs there whole fleet was automatic.
Bahaha I was thinking of buying a toy to see what I can Learn!!!
THANK YOU BABY GURL. I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU. ❤
So glad I came across your page., I am thinking about about going into trucking. I am studying the CDL book now and researching schools… thanks for all your tips, motivation, scriptures…. Thank you for thinking of others ✌🏽
She so pretty bro 😍🤤
Hey Niesha I was wondering if you had any tips on how to pass the pre trip portion of the cdl test it seems like a lot of steps to remember
I watch a pre-trip video once a day to keep refreshed.
@@zukoher Thanks
also have a structure routine start from the front if the truck.. and work your way around to the driver side pointing out everything.. practice and be consistent.. Learn the engine parts only what you need to know..
@@AndredaGr8t Thank you I will definitely study all those key parts
@@TruckerDan-fq5sz Thank you
Thank You for sharing , your experience. You are good at memory and storytelling.
Great Tips!!!
Thank you Niesha 😊❤️
Are we allowed to get out of the truck to look while being tested?
Hi Niesha, Can you do a video on the pre-trip inspection, I hear that it's the first thing to learn, and you will fail the first week if you don't understand it. It would be a big help. Thank's Say hi to pepper! Be Safe Be Bless!
I'm not Niesha but what really helped me on nailing my pre-trip 100% was breaking up all the stuff on the pretrip list into sections in my mind. Like one section was the front of the truck, then the passenger side of the engine, then the driver side of the engine, etc. Then for each section I made a flash card on an index card and wrote down everything I needed to check for that section. Then I put them all in order and memorized them, and recited them out loud from memory without looking at the card. Then when I thought I covered everything on that section I would turn over the flash card and check to see if I missed anything - your mistakes will motivate you not to forget the part you missed again! Keep reciting and practicing until you've aced them all. A lot of it is repetitive and kind of common sense anyway - you check all brakes on all axles the same way, tires are all very similar, all things that hold fluid need to have no leaks, all things with caps need to have caps secured, etc. And there is a sort of flow to it. It sounds hard but it's not as hard as it looks at first glance. Good luck!
@@sophia_jane Thank you so much for reaching out it seems like this is going to work, I'll start on it now. Be Safe Be Bless
@@joaquinaunique4755 You're welcome! Good luck! :)
Your Nonchalant attitude is great 👍🏻 So cooll
I passed my test with an alley dock. I have yet to do an alley dock. 😂😂😂
Thanks for this Neisha.
Lol. The school I'm currently in got us on one maneuver for 'a day', (with too many students per instructor) and move on whether you perfect it or not🤦🏾♀️
Thanks for the tips
Wow! You're so knowledgeable... Thank you so much!
Thank you I really needed to see this!!
Very true!
Trucking aside ...i love your voice girl
You should do a pre-trip vid!!
Learning off set today
Hi Niesha,
So I was pondering over everything I’ve learned thus far from the CZcams community I wanted to ask a few questions. Are you dry van or reefer and why? Did you struggle with backing a great deal? If so how long as a solo driver did you struggle? Do you have any companies you can recommend for rookies to gain their experience?
Great video...you have a nice personality.. thank you😊
Thank you 💕 I am so nervous but I am in the process of learning everything. My name is crystal by the way. I love your videos.
Thank you!!!
I absolutely love your videos, you’re gorgeous too
Facts
Good advice
Hello Niesha K.hope you been doing well 👍
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i play american truck simulator with a steering wheel
Can someone tell me the best trucking company to go with. I already have a CDL A but I don't have any driving experience. I live in Miami
I support G.O.A.L ( get out and look) I wish the DMV skill test allowed that back then once you set your parking brakes to get out and look, it’s a fail lol.
I hit a car the other day i got out and left
Such a cutie. And smart.
How long did it take you guys to get offsets? Whoever have done them already
Hey, I have a prize? ☺️
Start you a truck school girl !
Informative like ○
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We're you able to get out and look during testing?
Yes, you can get out and look. Most examiners are looking for you to get out. It shows them that you’re being extra cautious
Only a couple times depending on what state you test in...anymore than 2 can result in an automatic fail
Sounds like I went to the wrong school
Am I first????😁
Hey niesha
Where's the dogg??
She’s with me! ❤️
Morning Beautiful. Hyd
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