Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Being able to back a semi-truck and trailer is one of the most useful skills for a truck driver to have. In this video, Bob and Carl demonstrate how to back up a tractor-trailer at a 90-degree angle, one of the most common backing scenarios drivers will encounter on the road.
0:35 – Setting up the 90-degree back.
0:55 – Get out and look.
1:20 – Moving forward before you back.
1:40 – Beginning the back.
1:46 – Backing toward the spot.
1:56 – Straightening out.
2:10 – Turning the steering wheel left to feed the trailer into the spot.
2:30 – Get out and look.
3:12 – Straightening out and feeding the trailer into the spot.
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Please note that the video is just an example. It is important to remember the type of driver you are, the company you work for and the type of truck you drive can impact how to back up a tractor-trailer. Be sure to consult your company guidelines or speak with your leader for more information on backing up a tractor-trailer.
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2. How to back a tractor-trailer with limited forward space
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3. Schneider inexperienced truck driver training: How it sets us apart
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This video is for general information only. It is not intended to cover all circumstances or to serve as a substitute for comprehensive safety training.
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Being able to back a semi-truck and trailer is one of the most useful skills for a truck driver to have. In this video, Bob and Carl demonstrate how to back up a tractor-trailer at a 90-degree angle, one of the most common backing scenarios drivers will encounter on the road.
0:35 – Setting up the 90-degree back.
0:55 – Get out and look.
1:20 – Moving forward before you back.
1:40 – Beginning the back.
1:46 – Backing toward the spot.
1:56 – Straightening out.
2:10 – Turning the steering wheel left to feed the trailer into the spot.
2:30 – Get out and look.
3:12 – Straightening out and feeding the trailer into the spot.
Drive for a company that puts driver safety first. Experience superior safety and training at Schneider. Search job openings near you: http://sni.jobs/ApplyYT
Please note that the video is just an example. It is important to remember the type of driver you are, the company you work for and the type of truck you drive can impact how to back up a tractor-trailer. Be sure to consult your company guidelines or speak with your leader for more information on backing up a tractor-trailer.
Related videos:
1. How to back up a tractor-trailer
- youtu.be/UQyygmwLews
2. How to back a tractor-trailer with limited forward space
- youtu.be/ey-m2l2h-Xs
3. Schneider inexperienced truck driver training: How it sets us apart
- youtu.be/6XoTxwjnfWw
Join the Conversation:
★ Subscribe: youtube.com/user/schneiderjobs
★ Instagram: instagram.com/schneiderjobs
★ Facebook: facebook.com/jobsatschneider
★ Twitter: twitter.com/schneiderjobs
★ A Slice of Orange Blog: http://sni.jobs/BlogYT
This video is for general information only. It is not intended to cover all circumstances or to serve as a substitute for comprehensive safety training.
© 2021 Schneider National, Inc. All rights reserved.
#TruckDriver #TruckDriving #TractorTrailer, #Backing, #HowToBack, #Trucking, #HowTo
