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- Wed May 08, 2024 8:37 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Evening lads and lasses just a quick one I am driving a new Volvo fh13 the 460 model and just wondering if any one
- Replies: 91
- Views: 285
Re: Evening lads and lasses just a quick one I am driving a new Volvo fh13 the 460 model and just wondering if any one
Have you tried your phone in another Volvo to eliminate the vehicle or the phone
- Sat May 04, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Has anyone had issues with newer shape MANs. Twice in 1 week I've had 2 units VORd. So all lights work fine. Drop
- Replies: 59
- Views: 183
Re: Has anyone had issues with newer shape MANs. Twice in 1 week I've had 2 units VORd. So all lights work fine. Drop
Bit of a long shot, but do you run the light test function when new trailer connected. Unit learns the new resistances from trailer.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:26 pm
- Forum: Bus and coach drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Good evening all I have been asked to drive from Minehead to Tiverton via Dunster in a few weeks I noticed that
- Replies: 33
- Views: 94
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:11 pm
- 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: 589
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
it must be hurting the Taxi’s as well, so I am sure they would support it they’ve done it before they could soon bring London to standstill I don’t think the way forward is to leave the lorries in the yard as someone will be willing to try and steal your contract and make money while your sat in th...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Good morning all. Middle lane hoggers now 3 points and 100£ fine.
- Replies: 141
- Views: 419
Re: Good morning all. Middle lane hoggers now 3 points and 100£ fine.
They should be putting a minimum speed limit at 60 for cars, it'll keep em out of our way then (tongue in cheek)
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:01 pm
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Good evening! Question guys, does Pcv, Cpc training go towards your Hgv, Cpc hours?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 133
Re: Good evening! Question guys, does Pcv, Cpc training go towards your Hgv, Cpc hours?
Yes I have both only do it for hgv but have a cpc for both
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:01 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Can we just put it out there a back load is a back load it doesn’t mean does anybody wanna work for nothing load.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 338
Re: Can we just put it out there a back load is a back load it doesn’t mean does anybody wanna work for nothing load.
RHA recommend £3 per mile why talk about anything less Just turned £2 per down rather watch the tv I wouldn’t take much notice of those morons. They’re fine for inspection sheets and courses on how to file your photos but they haven’t a clue how to operate a commercial enterprise £3 per mile is a g...
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:01 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Can we just put it out there a back load is a back load it doesn’t mean does anybody wanna work for nothing load.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 338
Re: Can we just put it out there a back load is a back load it doesn’t mean does anybody wanna work for nothing load.
RHA recommend £3 per mile why talk about anything less
Just turned £2 per down rather watch the tv
Just turned £2 per down rather watch the tv
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:14 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Just need an advice, Is it worth it? I'm new Class 1 driver working on skip lorry now coz can't find a job with
- Replies: 197
- Views: 688
Re: Just need an advice, Is it worth it? I'm new Class 1 driver working on skip lorry now coz can't find a job with
Your lucky to have a job as a newbie. Did you really think that a business is going to let you loose with a 44ton truck worth god knows how much the insurance for you will be high until you prove yourself. Old saying walk don't run. would a skip lorry add to my experience on class 1? no, but it wil...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:13 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Afternoon all, For a Amazon UK Transport Owner fuel looks like free!!!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 168
Re: Afternoon all, For a Amazon UK Transport Owner fuel looks like free!!!
My mate makes more with his newly lebara news corner shop that he recently opened. And only small decent one. He turns 4-7k per week with a small shop. Imagine and compare the amount of pressure, responsibility and stresses caused by a hauling business to the small shop owner.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:10 pm
- Forum: Bus and coach drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Just a quick question guys what is the law regarding car seats for babies and toddlers on Coaches? Thanks in advance
- Replies: 81
- Views: 398
Re: Just a quick question guys what is the law regarding car seats for babies and toddlers on Coaches? Thanks in advance
the situation is, like a taxi I guess, we dont have to supply them, no obligation to use them, but if someone supplies their own, then no problem.... If they bring there own car seats let then fit it if any problems then your not to blame I would run it past your insurance company....where there is...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:09 pm
- Forum: Bus and coach drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Just a quick question guys what is the law regarding car seats for babies and toddlers on Coaches? Thanks in advance
- Replies: 81
- Views: 398
Re: Just a quick question guys what is the law regarding car seats for babies and toddlers on Coaches? Thanks in advance
If they bring there own car seats let then fit it if any problems then your not to blameIorifect wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:07 pmthe situation is, like a taxi I guess, we dont have to supply them, no obligation to use them, but if someone supplies their own, then no problem....
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:54 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Hi everyone I need some help here. I have a friend who bought an 18 tonne truck. He needs me to drive it to the Port
- Replies: 110
- Views: 512
Re: Hi everyone I need some help here. I have a friend who bought an 18 tonne truck. He needs me to drive it to the Port
Wouldn’t risk it.
Those ministry little hitler wankers will ask and whether it’s right or not and if you haven’t they will more than likely do a full inspection carried out with the upmost arrogance.
Never met a decent one yet.
Those ministry little hitler wankers will ask and whether it’s right or not and if you haven’t they will more than likely do a full inspection carried out with the upmost arrogance.
Never met a decent one yet.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:18 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Right got a question for your all. I'm sure we've all seen it happen, where car drivers will just sit in Lane 2 or 3
- Replies: 206
- Views: 2320
Re: Right got a question for your all. I'm sure we've all seen it happen, where car drivers will just sit in Lane 2 or 3
your saying lazy 🤔 maybe they just don't understand 🤷 not all drivers do even though they should 🤔 they're taught it in the highway code so it's laziness or ignorance, can't just go aw I didn't know that it's your responsibility to know it you use the road I get car drivers aren't the best, especia...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Hi, Anybody know a decent liquidation company. So I can get rid of my Ltd company please. I have a bounce back loan
- Replies: 81
- Views: 774
Re: Hi, Anybody know a decent liquidation company. So I can get rid of my Ltd company please. I have a bounce back loan
it's nothing to do with the HMRC
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Hi, Anybody know a decent liquidation company. So I can get rid of my Ltd company please. I have a bounce back loan
- Replies: 81
- Views: 774
Re: Hi, Anybody know a decent liquidation company. So I can get rid of my Ltd company please. I have a bounce back loan
then find another accountant. Just because he is useless is no reason just to not payback a BBL and liquidate your company. ive not used the company for 18 month & been paying it but they're clearly never going to let us use it again. I would continue to pay the BBL. Liquidation is not somethin...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: ADVICE PLEASE... My current employer (who is a sole trader, and been paying very low) is demanding I work 4 weeks
- Replies: 270
- Views: 2762
Re: ADVICE PLEASE... My current employer (who is a sole trader, and been paying very low) is demanding I work 4 weeks
no problemGrranderat wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:36 pmmarvellous. Cheers mate
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: ADVICE PLEASE... My current employer (who is a sole trader, and been paying very low) is demanding I work 4 weeks
- Replies: 270
- Views: 2762
Re: ADVICE PLEASE... My current employer (who is a sole trader, and been paying very low) is demanding I work 4 weeks
1 week!Grranderat wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:35 pmeven if employer saying 2 weeks?Ian_bits wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:35 pmyesGrranderat wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:34 pm
what if you get paid weekly? Is it one week notice then?
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: ADVICE PLEASE... My current employer (who is a sole trader, and been paying very low) is demanding I work 4 weeks
- Replies: 270
- Views: 2762
Re: ADVICE PLEASE... My current employer (who is a sole trader, and been paying very low) is demanding I work 4 weeks
yesGrranderat wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:34 pmwhat if you get paid weekly? Is it one week notice then?
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:34 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: ADVICE PLEASE... My current employer (who is a sole trader, and been paying very low) is demanding I work 4 weeks
- Replies: 270
- Views: 2762
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:24 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Talking to a lad today and he said his boss gave him a b#llocking for putting his card in before 4am as he is a day
- Replies: 125
- Views: 1188
Re: Talking to a lad today and he said his boss gave him a b#llocking for putting his card in before 4am as he is a day
think the majority of our lot don’t need to worry about the ten hour rule
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:43 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Apparently you are supposed to put on hazard lights when entering a HGV parking area in motorway services. Drove
- Replies: 152
- Views: 1254
Re: Apparently you are supposed to put on hazard lights when entering a HGV parking area in motorway services. Drove
ya pushing it now gurlbeckieeWzy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:42 pmfairy lights might help too.DANIELLAN wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:42 pmim sorry, i will do better next timebeckieeWzy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:42 pm I’m disappointed there wasn’t a fairy Queen on her unicorn.
(Always one that’s not happy)
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:53 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Apparently you are supposed to put on hazard lights when entering a HGV parking area in motorway services. Drove
- Replies: 152
- Views: 1254
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:23 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Evening. Always thought about being a owner driver and having my own vehicle I have been doing some research about
- Replies: 17
- Views: 264
Re: Evening. Always thought about being a owner driver and having my own vehicle I have been doing some research about
You'll get plenty of loads off tinterweb..usually 3rd hand and shit rates..and You'll probably wait 90 days end of month..or more ..
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:16 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: I'd just like to share a positive. Today was my third day driving artics and I have not done curtain work before.
- Replies: 162
- Views: 1533
Re: I'd just like to share a positive. Today was my third day driving artics and I have not done curtain work before.
Yes, I'm the same 8 weeks ago I passed and had help from Benton Brothers driver to reverse on a bay he stood in the rain guiding me on I emailed his company to say thanks maybe you could do that just don't get caught up with them on a roundabout! The f*ckers will cut you up as soon as look at you! ...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:29 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: CPC for or against, myself I would have it for newbies and maybe one every 5 years but only for new legislation etc,
- Replies: 155
- Views: 1249
Re: CPC for or against, myself I would have it for newbies and maybe one every 5 years but only for new legislation etc,
I'd have loads more of it and have it harder. I'd have modules you'd have to do for stuff like tankers, tippers plus all the other types of bodies / trailers. Without a pass of a proper exam then you couldn't use that type. Something like an exam on the regulations every year or 2 and then a course...
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:20 pm
- Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
- Topic: Hello, A question to the owner drivers in here. What is the best way to become one, lease, rent or just save up and
- Replies: 53
- Views: 518
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:07 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Afternoon all, Anyone know where I can find correct info please my tm has tonight told us in order for us to claim
- Replies: 100
- Views: 1250
Re: Afternoon all, Anyone know where I can find correct info please my tm has tonight told us in order for us to claim
drive for an hour and split break for a quick kip
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:06 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Afternoon all, Anyone know where I can find correct info please my tm has tonight told us in order for us to claim
- Replies: 100
- Views: 1250
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:05 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Afternoon all, Anyone know where I can find correct info please my tm has tonight told us in order for us to claim
- Replies: 100
- Views: 1250
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:35 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: OK - 1st post so be gentle. I'm trying to get a feel for the reasons why drivers would disable the AEB, why and how
- Replies: 211
- Views: 1641
Re: OK - 1st post so be gentle. I'm trying to get a feel for the reasons why drivers would disable the AEB, why and how
I drive to wales and on the same part of the a55 every morning it picks a bridge up and brakes. Weve been told to keep them on though in our cpc course and we could be at fault if we were involved in a accident and it was turned off the only reason your bosses want it left on is "just in case ...
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:04 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Hello! Please can you recommend what SAT NAV should I use, especially that I am a new starter. Thanks
- Replies: 106
- Views: 837
Re: Hello! Please can you recommend what SAT NAV should I use, especially that I am a new starter. Thanks
If you can afford it Tom Tom expert so far so good no low bridges but has sent me down single narrow country lanes but still got there
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: AFTERNOON, Right why am I limited to 56mph but a coach the same size with like 50 people on it can fly about at any
- Replies: 100
- Views: 792
Re: AFTERNOON, Right why am I limited to 56mph but a coach the same size with like 50 people on it can fly about at any
been there and got the T-shirt! Sh*te job, at least in an artic on general ya load doesn't get pissed and sing for f**kin hours on end?Don_Lexicon wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:55 pm Maybe you should of been a coach driver then if it bothers you that much
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:39 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Bit of advice needed I was involved in a very minor slow speed accident on the m62 yesterday but after some advice
- Replies: 116
- Views: 963
Re: Bit of advice needed I was involved in a very minor slow speed accident on the m62 yesterday but after some advice
That's the law !!! unfortunately brain dead car drivers don't do that and think it's there right too push in...ehh not when I'm driving a truck it isn't... same here, I've run a few into the hard shoulder before now, impatient bloody car and van drivers think they have right of way coming off a sli...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:09 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Hi everyone, it was my first day today in a lorry professionally (multi-drop), though I didn't keep a check on the
- Replies: 306
- Views: 2563
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:01 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Hello, Is it right for a company to charge you 500 excess if you have accident? Full time paye. I've refused to sign
- Replies: 104
- Views: 1562
Re: Hello, Is it right for a company to charge you 500 excess if you have accident? Full time paye. I've refused to sign
If you have been given a contract and you do not sign, after 12 weeks it automatically becomes legal, if there is something in the contract you do not want to accept, then you have to have a meeting with your boss if you do not agree a compromise then they can get rid of you. its 13 weeks before it...
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:54 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: What's a cheap truck nav that works that I can buy until I can afford one with all the bells a whistles? I've only
- Replies: 77
- Views: 1102
Re: What's a cheap truck nav that works that I can buy until I can afford one with all the bells a whistles? I've only
Does anybody know if you can change vehicle types on co pilot? I used to use co pilot as a van driver but now that I’ve changed jobs and doing HGV driving it seems I can’t change vehicle type on the app. Has anybody else had this issue?? Thanks
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:59 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Hi folks, The trucks are supplied with fridges and proper inverters. What would you recommend that I buy as I hardly
- Replies: 83
- Views: 1126
Re: Hi folks, The trucks are supplied with fridges and proper inverters. What would you recommend that I buy as I hardly
Batch cook at home, freeze them and reheat in ya microwave! Jobs a good un! No need to eat shop bought micro meals and the shite they serve in msa's