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by kinnive
Fri Feb 21, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Sat nav settings for HGV drivers. Common issues with sat nav routing. Understanding ‘except for access’ restrictions
Replies: 119
Views: 966

Sat nav settings for HGV drivers. Common issues with sat nav routing. Understanding ‘except for access’ restrictions

I have my axle weights set at 11.5 because that is what I am sure the plate says but as to regards to the 7.5T restrictions TomTom seem to not understand how they work and when and when not to avoid them so it requires more understanding and knowledge to the driver planning his/her routes. 🤷‍♂️
by kinnive
Fri Feb 21, 2025 12:07 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: BLACK - hooking and unhooking procedure
Replies: 102
Views: 1095

Re: BLACK - hooking and unhooking procedure

Every company I have been with will see dropping a trailer or failing to hook a trailer correctly as gross misconduct.
by kinnive
Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Hello guys, I’m new into the transport industry, I own two truck units and I’m looking for some advice on companies
Replies: 145
Views: 1808

Re: Hello guys, I’m new into the transport industry, I own two truck units and I’m looking for some advice on companies

Jamiell wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:44 pm Oh dear!!. Just sell them!. You will never ever make money. And you will just embrace yourself
that's good, we all need a cuddle now and again 😀
by kinnive
Sun Aug 11, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Here’s a question. I genuinely don’t know the answer. I’m 32 years a truck driver when can you legally go to lane 4?
Replies: 93
Views: 1147

Re: Here’s a question. I genuinely don’t know the answer. I’m 32 years a truck driver when can you legally go to lane 4?

When you pass the sign at the 1 1/4M. This means you have been informed that lanes are now designated use! The white lines mean almost nothing after this point just there for insurance purposes and screw drivers that can't make informed decisions 🙄
by kinnive
Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Discuss. An ‘ex driving instructor’ in our CPC today says we should be using the left lane to continue on the A303
Replies: 361
Views: 4905

Re: Discuss. An ‘ex driving instructor’ in our CPC today says we should be using the left lane to continue on the A303

BUDRATUNN wrote: Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:21 pm
kinnive wrote: Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:21 pm As the roundabout is locally used, I would totally agree, it saves you from having idiot on your blindside.
in this situation I would straddle both lanes just to make sure no f**ker trys to sneak passed on the left 👍🏻
until you meet a taxi driver 🤔🤪🤣
by kinnive
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: I’m seeing a lot of posts about blocking motorways etc, and tbh to begin with I thought a “go slow” could work. But
Replies: 171
Views: 3902

Re: I’m seeing a lot of posts about blocking motorways etc, and tbh to begin with I thought a “go slow” could work. But



Unless the hauliers propose this then it will never happen. It’s a great idea but it’s going to need one of the big ones to commit to get others to follow!


they’d have to do it if everyone took a day holiday on that date 👍🏻


they wouldn’t allow it though, they aren’t going to let every ...
by kinnive
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: I’m seeing a lot of posts about blocking motorways etc, and tbh to begin with I thought a “go slow” could work. But
Replies: 171
Views: 3902

Re: I’m seeing a lot of posts about blocking motorways etc, and tbh to begin with I thought a “go slow” could work. But

Unless the hauliers propose this then it will never happen. It’s a great idea but it’s going to need one of the big ones to commit to get others to follow!
by kinnive
Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Another female trucker on the road after a successful car to class 1 pass. Just wondering what new drivers on here
Replies: 15
Views: 438

Re: Another female trucker on the road after a successful car to class 1 pass. Just wondering what new drivers on here

I have a client in huntingdon who takes new pass I also have a client at Coventry who take new pass tramping
Depending what your looking for
by kinnive
Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Hey guys, newbie here, I’m fortunate enough that my company are paying for my C+E license.
Replies: 18
Views: 473

Re: Hey guys, newbie here, I’m fortunate enough that my company are paying for my C+E license.

this app was brilliant for me, your mod 2 case studies will cover things you will have learnt already for your multiple choice. Driving hours, wtd, load, axles weights… there is also free learning material online.
by kinnive
Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Quick question lad...only just passed my C+E a month ago so basically a new pass. I’ve been offered a job
Replies: 72
Views: 2940

Re: Quick question lad...only just passed my C+E a month ago so basically a new pass. I’ve been offered a job

It doesn’t hurt to go with Class 2, get a bit of experience and then go Class 1 just do it to suit yourself what you feel is right
If it’s a decent company and they look after you then weigh it all up
You might get a class1 job and they treat you like shite
by kinnive
Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Passed my class 1 a month ago and been applying for everything since. Had 1 assessment so far. Been to all the places
Replies: 48
Views: 2156

Re: Passed my class 1 a month ago and been applying for everything since. Had 1 assessment so far. Been to all the place

Have you watched
Gareth Deady (Deady2012) on YouTube... I am sure he was from up your way and he did the same paid for his license and found work with ease and gave advice, tips and locations where you could go. Just to help out his channel was a great help for many just starting in the industry.

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