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The hypocrisy with HGV work are the hours... health and safety says stop when you're tired ,take breaks etc.... yet drivers can legally do a 15 hour day and are pushed by industry to do so. How does the industry and government think that is either remotely safe or acceptable ? Vosa will pick holes ...

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garveyz wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 3:05 pm Today it’s not a skilled job.
Any idiot can do it, and the standards today shows.

Never a truer word said,

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I know this topic is one that divides opinion, just wanting to get an idea if the sort of companies that have internal cameras in the cabs. I work for a very small general haulage company who are now looking at putting them in. If you have them, how big is the company and what procedures are in pla...

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Looking at DVSA guidance or load strapping and trying to understand what this means where I have underlined it, anyone give me a pointer? I don’t have much experience with curtainsiders. TIA DVSA employ the unemployable, They try and tell someone how to do a job they cannot do there self ffs, Bulls...

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Hi All, we have just had Telematics and a camera based “safety system” fitted. Anyone else running this system, and what’s the Pro’s and Con’s, and a driver view on what’s being viewed as a Spy in the cab. Safty System ffs its bollox its to spy on you because the operator has not got a clue what da...

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After some advice from all you experienced HGV drivers. I'm 57, thinking of doing my HGV licence. How realistic is the chance of work from/in the North East? I'll not have experience and appreciate your thoughts? I can work flexibly, even a few days a week. Ft, Pt.... but how easy is it to get work...

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Thoughts on overspeed. The law says we can do 60mph on motorways when going downhill and your tacho is set to 90kmh and you get overspeed registered at 58mph you are not speeding or are you? 😵‍💫😵‍💫 60 mph is the limit so no problem doing it, VOSA dont like the limiter set at 60 though, they seem to...

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What does the infringement print out say ? don't worry when taking brakes have 16 minutes and 31mins or 46 to cover the taco head as some times the taco is out by seconds that's all . This was for one of the taco calibration specialists What the fuck is that all about 16 / 31 / 46 mins breaks? a br...

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Hi. Could somebody please answer this. If a commercial garage was to buy their own trailer (and this would be the only vehicle on the licence) for the sole purpose of being used to carry out laden brake tests on customers tractor units which would be carried out on the commercials garages premises ...

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My 2 cents, I wouldn’t accept an inspection done at the side of the road. I wouldn’t even accept mobile fitters unless it’s on a site with suitable facilities. The GTMR tells us the required facilities so unless the inspection is done at a site with those facilities, I wouldn’t accept. Others will ...

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Maybe a stupid question but, I ain’t scared to put my head above the parapit and get shot. What’s the rules about getting 6 weekly inspections done at the side of the road in say an industrial estate? It’s not me before any smart comments. Most main dealers can do them as you drive past lol or from...

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haerry wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:12 pm A decent man would give notice

A decent Man Would tell you to stick it up your Arse, then F/O lol, Why would you leave if the job / staff was any Good ? answer that one if you can ?????? No One leaves a GOOD job , As there are two many Crap ones about,

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Parked up card out at 17:30, I spent the last 2 minutes doing a vehicle walkaround check. Am I good to go tomorrow morning straight after putting my digi card in at 7am after showing 1 minute working time, or do I have to show more for a daily vehicle check? 🤷🏼 Why did you waste 2 minutes then ? or...

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I’ve had to do it. New driver and didn’t have a lot of weight on. Really dislike the wind from motorcycling. Rang my boss and he allowed me to park up at truck stop. I’d done 3 days in bad winds in tall curtain sider I was worn out. Didn’t feel safe. They allowed me to park up. You do feel rubbish ...

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What i can Confirm Running at 60 MPH is ONE mile per gallon better than Running at 56 MPH and thats a FACT.
Running at 52 MPH with a Camara watching your every move, Fuck Taffy Williams, How with any Bollox would work for that Shit Outfit ? Only a Muppet.

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I learned to drive a class 2 in the RAF. Then a civvy class 1 in the UK . Then i moved to Canada and learned to drive a left hand drive 18speed truck. Then I learned how to fit tyre chains and haul heavy equipment across ice roads and into mines in the mountains with 90tonnes on. Then i spent a who...

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JohnCon wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:15 pm U can do as many courses as u want the only way to gain ur confidence is doing in real life

Well said that is the only way to do it. All you need is Common Sence to work it out. The latest Test is a Joke in the first place lol.

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Lads ,I don't normally get involved in posts here , as I'm the other side of the fence as I run a small transport company , four trucks and three van, I have every TRL , curtain, flat ,low loaders , extendable flats , stepframe flats, even a vessel carrier trailer , and I'm having days where I can'...

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Good evening. I would like to start a trucking company in UK to work with Amazon, could anybody let me know what costs will add the authorization and the paperwork excluding the cost of the truck and trailer? Thank you. Subbing for Amazon ???? You sure thats the way to go ? Find some proper direct ...

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MegsionPat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:47 pm
crowi_2175 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:45 pm
alas+eyer wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:44 pm

I’m happy running at £1 per mile
if your happy with that then your another clown in the failing industry
depends what he is operating £1 per mile for a 3.5t truck would be ok !!

I would want that for a Bike with a saddly bag.

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Lesffer wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:31 pm
Davide wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:31 pm If any load works with a load that you have got and the route and rate works for you ,then no problem , nobody is making you do something that you don't want to.
very true if you don’t like it don’t take it

That why in the Last 50 years i have never done a Back Load lol

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Love how the EE gang is now crying about low rates. That is pretty much what all EE hauliers did when they killed off the transport industry in Europe. Most western operators were asking the same question - how can you run for those peanuts? Enjoy look around how the non "EE" f**king for ...

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ophirenTom wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:41 pm Get your TM license before you do anything else.
Find a yard which is cheap.
Work out your customer base and margins.
But honestly. Do your transport managers course before anything else. Even if you’re planning on being the only driver.

Best advise i have heard so far, Yes keep cost Down.

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Mathemo-jrs wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:37 pm
05webberensp wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:36 pm
Mathemo-jrs wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:36 pm

that's what banks are for
spoken like a true banker
I started off without a pot too piss in. Not doing too bad now so it can be done

Well done , Yes it can be done as i well know lol. To many knockers about ? Its allways good to start when things are not good ,

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Who in their right mind would pay someone you don`t know lol to get work that you Bid the rate Down ffs ? You have to give it to the CX for susing out there are Idiots out there that will, I missed that trick lol. You lot could have bought me a New Range Rover? yes i know they are Shit, but i would ...

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DAF all the Way, Much better truck than a Scania will ever be, We have a 460 with 1.5 millon on the clock , Clutch at 1m Turbo at 1.4 m running gear never been touched, in fact same Brake Disc, We do our own servicing though NO R&M for us, We have operated DAFs from 1979 and cannot fault ONE of ...

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Where has the courtesy & professionalism gone nowadays? Nothing too hard about dropping the cruise down 1 mph to let overtakers pass quicker and cause less tailbacks! Maybe the twats that think they can overtake ? Should think twice before they start the overtake ffs. Just goes to show how many...

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What ever you do don't bother!!!! I used to have 3 trucks. Two on for Tarmac and one on for Aggregate Industries. The rates are shocking and before I finished I was working for less in 2020 than I was in 2010. They'll happily have you sat around with no work and then complain when you sort your own...

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, Are the comments saying no from from ex owner drivers ??? I’ve been at it 15 years now and had a good living. You only get out what you’re prepared to put in. That’s my experience. Have a go. Regret something you’ve done rather than something you haven’t Thats right way to look at things, You can ...

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you do more miles through Marlons on your way home at midday 🤣 less is more my friend 😂😂 ny pa That rate is a Piss Take ffs take an invoice and Do a deal with the customer,As Its your TIME LOL Plus they charge 1 hour for any part of an hour ie 5 mins over into the next Hour Also get demurrage after...

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What is driver retention most are but drivers getting £40.00 to £60.00 per box Only time i have heard that is drivers doing locals from Rail terminal doing two locals a day extra £40 if they do three. Best work i ever had on locals for Macintyre from rail terminal You are being CONED then lol

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Kixrk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:17 pm
Millism wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:16 pm
Kixrk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:10 pm

What is driver retention
most are but drivers getting £40.00 to £60.00 per box
Never heard of it

I wonder why lol £ 90 it is.

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Paulette wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:16 pm
Millism wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:16 pm
Kixrk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:10 pm

What is driver retention
most are but drivers getting £40.00 to £60.00 per box
shipping lines pay £30 - £40 per container for it but the base rates are still the same as they were in 2010

Shipping lines charge £90 retention lol

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Millism wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:16 pm
Kixrk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:10 pm
Millism wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:09 pm

good rate is this plus driver retention money?
What is driver retention
most are but drivers getting £40.00 to £60.00 per box £90 is what they Charge so someone is taking the Piss

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Kixrk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:08 pm
Paulette wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:07 pm We pay average £1.70 - £1.80 per mile all miles to owner drivers more on shorter runs of course
They are offering me £2 per mile at moment mate

Its all charged at a JOB RATE round trip lol

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We pay average £1.70 - £1.80 per mile all miles to owner drivers more on shorter runs of course They are offering me £2 per mile at moment mate take it whilst it’s there that’s good money for containers especially sub contracting Not if you knew what they charge the customers lol That rate is Piss ...

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Paulette wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:07 pm We pay average £1.70 - £1.80 per mile all miles to owner drivers more on shorter runs of course

That less than half of what they charge the customers lol £ 4.50 / £5 per mile round trip that includes the Bull Shit Driver Retension at £90

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What is driver retention money that shipping lines give to companies to keep drivers, think maximum is £100.00 per box taken and returned to docks ( delivered ) I’d love to see what shipping line is paying that out 🙄 At least £ 4,50 per Mile round trip is what they charge the Customers lol

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Kixrk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:10 pm
Millism wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:09 pm
Kixrk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:08 pm

They are offering me £2 per mile at moment mate
good rate is this plus driver retention money?
What is driver retention

£90 Per Job is what they charge the Customer lol

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The elephant in the room is *invoice finance*, its a very painful death once those bastards get their claws into you, and if you look past the headlines with these companies pulling the shutters down, its the banks that are the problem....🕵 I think the bigger issue is people (all the gear no idea t...

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Leez.Borg wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:59 pm I see lots of job posts on here. Some people have small businesses and own a couple of trucks. My question
Is it the drivers responsibility to check the truck is insured and fit to be on the road before getting behind the wheel?

Insurance NO Roadworthy YES.

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Hello Everyone. Advice needed and a few pointers. I am a one truck & trailer operator and have been a subbie for the past 12 months for Maritime. I am wanting advice to see if it’s worth going on my own and sourcing own work? Also do you go direct to the big shipping lines for the work i.e MSC,...

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bud why not just take 3rd party work on from hauliers? It will be quicker payment terms and not to much difference in rate. we do but I’d rather deal with shipping lines direct Contact shipping agents instead, cut out the middleman. Cut the Shipping Lines OUT go to END USER as they get charged £5 a...

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30 plus units! Sit and wait for an opportunity! we have the units where does the opportunity come from bud why not just take 3rd party work on from hauliers? It will be quicker payment terms and not to much difference in rate. Thats a complete waste of time ffs, Felixstowe to Milton Keynes centre i...

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Never enough, because too many operators helps shipping lines trim the rate back to the bone.... Never work for Shipping Lines ?? Work with the customer wink wink, as they are paying / being charged around £5 a mile round trip, i have an invoice to prove it lol From J13 M1, to Central Milton Keynes...

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thomoCars wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:06 pm Fiver a mile if you’re charging, pound a mile if you’re paying

You are spot on with the charging rate , Take it you are into importing then lol

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Ok, following on from a reply to another post! Here is one! How many of you, have changed a wheel yourself following a puncture. So here we need your age, how long ago, where, are you Owner Driver, why you did it, did u get any help? I‘ll start, yes, many times, I’m 69 and it would have been 70s/80...

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Hi, what's required to be a owner driver? pros and cons is it worth it? do you guys make a decent living? You need to do your OWN research on this, and take NO NOTICE of what people say on this site, as you will be more confused at the end of the day lol What i will say i started out in 1972 as an ...

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my opinion for what it’s worth if your going owner driver don’t get big headed stick to one . Also get your work head on cus if you don’t your f**ked before you start . You gotta be prepared to graft even after the days driving done .Put your hmrc money away don’t use it for bling or more motors . ...

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my opinion for what it’s worth if your going owner driver don’t get big headed stick to one . Also get your work head on cus if you don’t your f**ked before you start . You gotta be prepared to graft even after the days driving done .Put your hmrc money away don’t use it for bling or more motors . ...

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Hi all , I am leaving the military this year and thinking getting my O licence . My question i see on platform like HX Return loads BWD There seems to be plenty of work available but reviews of these platforms are not particularly positive . What’s the best way to start out as a new operator . Than...

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Without doubt DAF would be the best tractor unit to start with, and to operate long term, BUT you need to maintain them yourself ? As ANY main Stealer which ever make are a Waste of Time, Most can inspect them with out LOOKING at them lol ( I could do a better job watching from a motorway bridge ) W...

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There should not be any need to have a vehicle off the road for an MOT ? Just goes to show how many Micky Mouse hauliers there are out there. I have allways taken my vehicles or sent a driver in for an MOT loaded on the way to a delivery , Thease days No need to steam them off ? when did you last gr...

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You need to find some direct work to start with, Do Not go down subbing for any Tom Dick or Harry as the work will be crap as will the rates. Quite often in this game its who you know not what you know, All the best if you go for it, i did many years ago and have No Regrets, But i did treat it as a ...

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