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by alanGallon
Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers looking for work | Employment wanted
Topic: I passed my Class 1 this week, and now having the same problem as many others, can’t get a start with anyone without
Replies: 120
Views: 977

Re: I passed my Class 1 this week, and now having the same problem as many others, can’t get a start with anyone without

If you’re struggling to get work as a new pass and these are willing to give you an assessment then take it with both hands and show them you’re good enough 👍🏼 all the best newbie 🚛
by alanGallon
Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Hypothetical question for you all to gain your opinion: A mate of mine, aged 20 has been driving class 2 for a year,
Replies: 163
Views: 1162

Re: Hypothetical question for you all to gain your opinion: A mate of mine, aged 20 has been driving class 2 for a year,

Some companies do buddying up but to be honest, he’ll get a lot more experience out on his own finding his own problems and sorting them out.
by alanGallon
Tue May 16, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions on where to stop the night that’s safe as possible please? Also what’s the
Replies: 45
Views: 602

Re: I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions on where to stop the night that’s safe as possible please? Also what’s the

Had a motorcyclist pass me in London not long after passing my test. Shouted "Did you only just get your license mate?" at me as he went by. Yes mate. Now jog on and let me get on with my job. Honestly mate, f*** em! Drive how you feel comfortable. Keep your wits about you, and don't worry...
by alanGallon
Sun May 14, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Anybody run with these regularly, one of our drivers got pulled with just internals on "apparently" and was told
Replies: 98
Views: 1257

Re: Anybody run with these regularly, one of our drivers got pulled with just internals on "apparently" and was told

What the f**k is this industry tuning into.... Can see where the authorities are coming from, but back in the day you'd cross strap the back & that would be it... internal straps & XL curtains are enough to take any movement out of a load like that... Same ball game, different rules these d...
by alanGallon
Fri May 12, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: I have had a form come down from work that needs to be signed regarding recording of drivers hours. However I’m,
Replies: 83
Views: 869

Re: I have had a form come down from work that needs to be signed regarding recording of drivers hours. However I’m,

Your transport manager is mistaken all you need to do is register on tacho manual entry and you are legal by that I don't mean u need to put on there wife made me do DIY u just need to make sure you put on rest b4 you take card out enter end country then when put bk in enter begin country sounds lik...
by alanGallon
Thu May 11, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: The topic of conversation at present seems to be the lack of jobs on cx, low prices and cowboys. People have replied
Replies: 38
Views: 569

Re: The topic of conversation at present seems to be the lack of jobs on cx, low prices and cowboys. People have replied

I pay that for a small van most of the time mate, I don’t mind good people for a good service i wish there were more people like you. 👍 Got to be fair in life to normal good people I did fork lift truck jobs on agencies why saving up money doing research into vans, pricing, trying to get contacts g...
by alanGallon
Thu May 11, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Forgetting the higher rates offered by agencies what’s the average hourly rate for class 1 and class 2 full time
Replies: 86
Views: 1208

Re: Forgetting the higher rates offered by agencies what’s the average hourly rate for class 1 and class 2 full time

IannJinn wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 12:39 pm
procHaro wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 12:38 pm Where are all the grand to grand and a half a week boys now then? Suppose they’re all tucked up in the Versace duvets 🤣
I’m here
me too 👍
by alanGallon
Thu May 11, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Forgetting the higher rates offered by agencies what’s the average hourly rate for class 1 and class 2 full time
Replies: 86
Views: 1208

Re: Forgetting the higher rates offered by agencies what’s the average hourly rate for class 1 and class 2 full time

Northampton area anywhere between 13-20 class one and 20 plus on a lot of agencies wages in Northampton are really good from hat I can tell,and I imagine they're gonna get even better once all of these huge warehouses that I keep seeing spring up are fully open and up and running... Good part of th...
by alanGallon
Thu May 11, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
Topic: Just a tacho question? The scenario is - Work starts at 6:30 I arrive at 6:20 and discuss run with manager before
Replies: 109
Views: 1349

Re: Just a tacho question? The scenario is - Work starts at 6:30 I arrive at 6:20 and discuss run with manager before

porrewinp22 wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 10:30 am Never done a manual entry in my life. Never had an infringement for it neither.
do you press ok when it asks for your start country when you put your card in?
Then when you take your card out it asks for the finish country!!
Both those are manual entries!!

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