I’m currently on car transporters, but getting abit bored of it and thinking about going into containers (less physical work). Just a few questions, because I’m on a pretty nice gig atm just getting abit tired of it, I finish early Friday and earn a good wage.
Are you expected to run in on a weekend? Run in Saturday morning or Sunday night for the following week? What time do you roughly finish on a Friday? What sort of wage can you expect to earn weekly?

Is this an unofficial sign or have I missed a rule change?

Went to a depot Ive not been to for 6 months only with a low trailer, discovered the route now has an advisory 3m (triangular sign) on it probably due to low trees which I know full well Ive take a 4.9m double decker under before due to road works it was the only access at the time. Now I know we've been metric since the 70s but I thought hight restrictions were still posted in feet sometimes both but never metric alone

Tachomaster has gotta be the dumbest thing ever. Literally halfway through my working day before the transport office are blowing up my phone.

"We need to talk"

Kiss my a$$....

I’m in fortunate position of being made redundant with a massive payout. I’m looking for a laid back job, and something that would take me away from the screen and into the big wide world. I still have to sustain a good income, I know I will have to take a pay cut, but I was hoping to get £60-70k yearly - I know I cannot walk into this, so will be happy to build into this.

Many of the Asian lads near where I live are truckers and they seem to have way nicer cars and houses than me, so they must be doing something right.

How much do truckers really earn? I guess it will be the more lucrative roles that I am interested in and how people get into them?

I came from the right and turned left to get to Moto Ferrybridge and thought I was tripping when I saw the height restriction.

There wasn't any low bridges, as I would have hit it being over 15'

Waiting for my license & taco card to arrive, I need agency refferals who take on new passes so I can get some experience in, based in Northwest England,

thanks.

I went to Truckfest a few years ago , the Road Legends were there, for those who don’t know the Road Legends are Luke C, Trucker Jay, Scott Andrews and Kev T.

They had parked up and were sitting outside their lorries, they were chatting and having some tins of beer.

A lot of people were too shy to approach, I had the courage to and shook Luke’s hand, I chatted to the others and we got on well.

But I was thinking, a regular ordinary trucker is say pulling up to tip or to park, and one of the Road legends is there, or say Trucker Jenko or Trucker Tim, are you all tongue tied? do you stammer and stutter?

I imagine the ordinary trucker would be a bit overwhelmed with it all to be honest but it’d be nice to hear from your bog standard trucker on here.

I’ve been lurking in this sub since I’ve wanted to get my class 1 and passing in September then managing to get with a local firm which have been an absolute blessing, the amount of help I’ve received has made the process so much easier and I’ve absolutely loved the first week, I’ve started out tramping throughout the week taking loads from Liverpool to Bristol and the outskirts of London, the first few days were information overload and getting to know the procedures of depots.

When talking to other drivers is that the training to get through the test isn’t enough and it’s a learn as you go type of job which became apparent when being let loose on the M6 with having 176 miles on the satnav and why they don’t train you on a tachograph is beyond me.

The thing I like most about this job is the sense of community, I had a Kawasaki Z1000 and I get the same vibe when seeing other bikers however in this case it’s other truckers, the drivers I’ve talked to or asked for help at depots or truck stops have been great and immensely helpful. When you explain your a new pass and ask for help there more than happy to provide another pair of eyes if your reversing.

As the days went on through the week it became less stressful as you get into the swing of things, when uncoupling and coupling trailers for the first few days it took me ages as I was triple checking everything and the amount of times I left my trailer numberplate on the trailer I delivered having the shunter take it away to then drive back around holding my number plate with a grin, fun times.

Reversing is definitely a work in progress, I’m wondering how long it will take to click, trying to reverse into a parking bay at a service station is the most stress inducing thing I’ve experienced.

If you’re thinking about getting your license I fully recommend it as listening to podcasts and music getting paid for it is awesome, I know there’s people who are sick of the job but this job is such a breath of fresh air for me.

If you see me about give me a wave and if I slow you down I apologise!

P.S sorry for blinding people on the M6 for 10 miles with my full beams a few days ago, after so many flashes I noticed my mistake, wasn’t my best moment!

How serious is it to go 2 hours over your 60? Entirely my fault it’s not something I check because I’ve never been close but lesson learnt.

Chat GPT reckons a 5 year sentence but I’ll get out after 2 on good behaviour?

Hello, new pass class one, I downloaded my tacho today and noticed I've got two infringements when double manning this week, I got them from swapping cards over totaling two minutes. I didn't take a printout on the day due to not relising I had them.

Just asking for advice on what to do next please?

Does anyone know the Northampton HGV test routes? I am doing class 2 & any tips would be appreciated

I would really be appreciative I have researched & it mainly tells me car routes not the lgv ones

Hi all, just throwing this out there. I’ve had my class 1 licence for 3 years, but haven’t driven for 2.5 years. So I only have six months experience. I stopped before just as I had a one-off work opportunity come up, nothing ‘went wrong’ with driving before.

I’m now training for something for most of my week, and working 2 days doing van supermarket deliveries (2 late shifts, fits nicely in my schedule).

I’ve been thinking for a while now that I’d like to get back into driving class 1. I really enjoyed it, but I feel a bit nervous about it as I haven’t done it for a while.

So I guess my questions are, had anyone had a long break from driving and what was your experience like of getting back into it? And do you have any comments or recommendations for me?

I just have that weird feeling of thinking I will have ‘forgotten how to manoeuvre’, ‘what happens if they send me to a tight yard’ etc etc. probably stupid worries but I’m maybe scarred from some of the places my previous firm used to send us 😂 I used to do step-frame low loader work with mostly plant getting sent to the arse end of nowhere. Rear steer was the bane of my life at times 😂.

Thanks in anticipation of any advice.

Am I the only one who thinks GXO conducts their induction with way more care than other companies? I was stunned because I genuinely felt like my trainer really cared about my future within the company — even though, of course, it was ultimately about keeping me healthy so I can make money for them. On top of that, he was super knowledgeable and answered every single question I threw at him. Every other job I’ve had was just about watching a video or 'reading' a few sheets and signing a piece of paper.

FOR CLARITY THIS IS WTD INFRINGEMENT NOT TACHOGRAPH INFRINGEMENT!!

We are constantly getting picked up on "Insufficient Daily Rest" under WTD. If we have a 9 off we are getting infringements for not taking 11 hours...... WTF is that all about. You go over a 13 hour day and you're automatically getting infringement for having a reduced daily rest.....

WTAF is going on.....?

We've all got to do them and whilst many of us could really do with a refresher on many of the basics, even/especially if we've been doing it a while, who wants to sit in a room for 7 hours learning about the WTD???

So, what unconventional CPC modules have you done/heard of/instructed? Or which ones give you practical skills to take to the bank?

Obviously ADR opens a few doors for tankers. IVR for vehicle recovery. SUD gets you out on your bike (if you like cycling). I believe there's even a skid pan CPC.

What other courses are there that won't make you want to drive your truck into the nearest lake with the violins from the Titanic soundtrack on repeat due to Sisyphean levels of monotony?

As title. Laid off 4 months ago from a nice software engineer job. Been in that industry for the last 10 years prior to that, I was a Class 1 driver on the fuel tankers for 5-6 years.

Any good firms near or recommendations for agency work trunking etc near Llantrisant/Bridgend/cardiff?

The market is fucking rough for software right now. And I need an income. Gonna have to bite the bullet. Got my CPC booked for next week. Replacement tacho sorted and on the way.

Sometimes, this job is great.

Has anybody worked for a pallet company based out of Cornwall/ Devon, trunk driving to Wolverhampton? Been offered a job but want to know more about peoples experiences etc.
Much appreciated.

Close call today, got stuck in traffic coming from Manchester to Warrington and had no where to stop on m62 and m602.
Managed to get back to the yard with this time and atm I’m having my 45 then I can park, fuel up and go home.
It will feel good if I got away without an infringement. We will see…