Driver struggles with backing small trailers, lacks ability to see and control trailer positioning, causing embarrassment and operational delays.

Workarounds Described

• cranks steering wheel to see trailer in mirrors
• relies on coworkers to guide verbally
• practices with video games like American Truck Simulator

Implied Software Gaps

• AR backing guidance for small trailers
• real-time voice coaching for trailer angle recovery
• simulated practice scenarios with progressive difficulty

BackBuddy Pro

A mobile-based training and coaching app that uses AR overlay on the phone camera to guide drivers when backing small trailers. Combines step-by-step visual cues, real-time feedback, and a library of scenario-based training modules to build muscle memory without embarrassing on-the-job failures.

Existing Solutions Mentioned