About J. P. Long Expertise Trucking Legality, Fuel Taxes, Safety Regulations (Federal Department
of Transportation.
Over the Road Truck Driver Recruiting,Driver Qualifications for Commercial Drivers License.
Experience Fifteen years in Transportation Safety with Trucking companies.
Twenty five years Driving and working with Motor Transportation.
Organizations None at present. Former member S.C. Council Safety Supervisors.
Question learning to drve tractor trailer any tips on reversing
Answer Hi Wally, Just a couple tips. When backing try to always
position the tractor to the left of trailer so can see down
the driver's side. Keep the back corner of trailer in sight
Also remember to watch right side in mirrors so as not to hit anything on right side as backing. Try to avoid backing from the "blind side" - tractor to right of front of trailer. Better to drive around block, etc than back from "blind side". After training, good to have some one in front watching as you back and directing you until you gain lots of experience. Backing is probably the hardest part of truck driving. Speaking with 50 yrs experience.
Good Luck and hope this helps. J P Long
