Utilitrain

Learn the precise technique for placing a preform on a wire. Getting it right means ensuring it's not too high, so it doesn't block the stick. Watch and see how it's done.

Three points of contact - always necessary. Just ask "Safety Steve" - he's all about safety, demonstrating why it's important to ensure you've got a good grasp while you exit the cab.

CDL Instructor Tip of the Day - How to master straight line backing (and forward stop). For those that haven't driven a big rig before, you probably won't understand that when you take your test - you don't get many chances to make a good impression on the tester. Nailing your straight line backing and forward stop are a couple of the things on the test that you should be able to do like a pro!

Here, CDL Instructor Jeff Ramey, explains some of the tips & tricks on how to back up proper - and how to stop correctly to pass your test.