Backing Basics and “Alley Dock” Backing and Parking… for CMV Drivers

This Interactive course on Backing Basics and “Alley Dock” Backing and Parking… for CMV Drivers discusses the basics of backing and parking and how to safely perform an “alley dock” maneuver in a Commercial Motor Vehicle as well as common hazards to look for while backing and parking a CMV and how to avoid them. Backing up in a straight line is usually the easiest method when backing up a Commercial Motor Vehicle. However, there are situations where you just don’t have enough room to approach the space you want to get into “straight on”. In these cases, you should use “alley docking”. But “alley docking” can be tricky, especially when you’re driving a tractor trailer where you have to “angle” both the cab and the trailer. So perfecting this maneuver takes time, practice, and patience. Areas covered in the course include the basics of backing, alley dock backing and parking… setting up, alley dock parking… the process, and more.

To view the full-length video click here.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Recognize the importance of knowing how to back up and park safely while driving a CMV.
  • Describe the hazards you may need to deal with when backing up or parking a CMV.
  • Know several ways that you can safely back and park a CMV.
  • Recognize the challenges parallel parking a CMV presents and how to do it safely.
Read more about the topic

Associated Industries: Transportation and Warehouse Environments.
Associated Topic Titles: DOT / Transportation, Driving Safety, Warehouse Safety.


Training your team doesn’t have to be complicated. Our platform walks you through every step—from onboarding employees to assigning courses in minutes. 👉 See exactly how it works here.