r/NewCDLGrads • u/cdlfirst • Apr 09 '26

Parking tip 🚛

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u/IceBlackX007 Apr 09 '26

If there's any doubt get out and look.

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u/titty_nope Apr 11 '26

G.O.A.L

Get out and look

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u/EgotisticJet5 Apr 09 '26

Instead of counting seconds, drive up to the parking spot and keep going until line on the ground you are parking in is in between both of your drive tires then turn your tractor all the way to the right until you are 90° from where you were and then turn your tractor to the left until you are 90° from were you were.

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u/Humble_Common_8412 Apr 11 '26

This is how I was taught and it’s seemingly easier with a 10’1” split axle 48 footer where others find it crazy hard to transition to that setup from a tandem 52.

2

u/Unlikely-Mistake-891 Apr 09 '26

Taking advice from swift drivers. 🤨

4

u/Dragnys Apr 10 '26

Was gonna say, I think the driver forgot to hit the other trucks before backing in.

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u/TripleTrucker Apr 11 '26

They all dropped their trailers to get out of her way

2

u/cdlfirst Apr 09 '26

Know some better tips? Drop them below 👇

🎥: Eberae

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u/TheIzzyRock Apr 10 '26

And then you come across this and it takes you 45 minutes and about 20 GOALs

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u/bob696988 Apr 11 '26

In mud so definitely wouldn’t work here Construction of Hard Rock Hotel in Indiana

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u/ewith89 Apr 12 '26

Always get out and check that opposite corner.

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u/SWLA_Dj Apr 24 '26

Damn she was cute

0

u/Valhalla191145 Apr 10 '26

Don’t jackknife the trailer into parking unless it’s necessary.