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Hi all I’m possibly relocating from Lewes in East Sussex to Kirkby Steven in Cumbria, I have a CLass 2 license and I was wondering if there is plenty of driving opportunities in the area? Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone. I'm new here.
I passed my class 1 last Friday 22/03/24, I've also got my cpc card and digital tacho card, however I don't have any experience.
Does anyone know of any Companies around Leicestershire that take on new passes? Or even better of any jobs going? I'm near Coalville.
Thanks in advance

Hello There,

With 10 years Class 1 experience, I looking for a tramping role. It could be UK or EU.
I would like to provide my services via a registered Employment Business

I am currently on employment with a 2 weeks notice period.

Experience with Containers , fridges, double decks, boxes and little experience on curtain siders.

During the ten years I was working with most of the large companies out there including DHL M&S, XPO Iceland, GXO Waitrose, Royal Mail, Sainsbury's, Culina

Professionalism, adhering to the rules , safe and efficient driving was expected at every role. I can say I am driver without bad habits.

I looking for a reliable business that able to provide work all year around. My daily rate is £200 + £26 night out and Monday to Friday Weekend work possible on enhanced rate. Happy to work every second Saturday or Sunday

I am in the Northampton area, but willing to travel if I can spend the reduced weekly rest in the cab and for a little travel cost renumeration....

Unfortunately I have to seek help finding a new job, haven’t got much class 1 experience but will to start at the bottom! I’m based in Kettering and wondering if anyone knows any work on class 1, I’ve had plenty of class 2 experience and even Ro-Ro but having taken my class 1 back in August. I wish to try and get more experience, unfortunately I can’t do tramping yet but the odd night I may be able to do the odd night.
Any help will definitely be grateful as I have a family to support and not afraid to work.
Cheers peeps!
P.S I also have my adr license.

hello all,
I am a newly passed class 1 driver living in Kent, near Maidstone. i passed my test in early December last year and as yet have not been able to find any class 1 work. i have signed up to agencies, though a lot don't have anything to even offer as i have no time in the role (i haven't had any offers of work as yet). i fully understand this is the worst time of year for me to be looking and that a lot of people are having a similar issue. i have applied to a few dozen places that have only specified preferred time in role or that do not specify at all but as yet, nothing. i am also fully aware that the money isn't going to be great until i have some experience and something more to bring that just my licence.

i suppose i am just asking about to see if anyone can point me in the direction of companies that hire newly passed drivers in that area of kent. oh, and i am 34 with no points, so not a young driver, i spent almost half a decade delivering parcels in a sprinter and...

Does anyone know of any companies that give newly passed HGV 1 drivers a start, Romford Essex, I have 14 months HGV 2 experience but no one will touch me, I have got a job to start HGV 1 container work but I’ve got to take a pay cut to get the experience I need, any advice would be greatly appreciated, I’m being exploited here and there’s nothing I can do about it, what can I do? 😩

Back in 2021, I wasn't sure about my future while I was working with Royal Mail. I asked RM for HGV training that I do not pay my own money which RM refused because I have hearing loss that job would be too dangerous, not in my point of view. Because I have not been into accident or points on my licence for 20 years of driving with cars and vans in the past.

So I paid for my training to start HGV class 2 in 2022 and passed with zero minor. A few months later HGV Class 1 was only 9 hours of training out of 20 hours and passed, I was proud because I had a hearing loss that I did not think I would able to do on my own.
The CPC course was a piece of cake total of £4230 for the course. 19 months later with over a thousand applicants, many interviews and assessments have been rejected.

When people receive licences from HGV does that mean they are professional drivers or not?
then why do the companies require at least six months of experience? where do they expect people to get into the...

Based in Tilbury, Inca Trade is looking for Class 2 drivers (7.5t)
Pay rate is £150 per day + monthly bonus based on performance
5 days a week (weekend availability)

If interested, call us on 07912748311.

Hi everyone,

How does supermarket trucking work in regards to employment? Do drivers work directly for the supermarkets or are they contracted out ?
Does the contractors change and put drivers jobs at risk by doing so?

Hello everyone , first post on here.

Got my license when in the forces a long time ago and done just over a years driving class 2 lorries,for a large waste company. Left that for personal reasons and am thinking of going back to HGV driving.
Bidfood seem to be paying good money , anyone got any experience for them ? Good or bad? Average start times and finish times? This is for a south east depot so I’d imagine it would mean going to London.

Warburtons are also looking and pay well but I’m not sure I could face staring at 3 or 4 am when having a good hours drive to get there. Plus I’ve heard the shifts all over the place.

Does anyone know what driver hire are like to work for in Liverpool area, or have any other suggestions, as I am struggling to find work as a new class 2 driver?

Currently looking for work. Is it possible to turn up with a CV at places like XPO? Or would I not get past the gatehouse? Cheers

Hello fellow drivers,

I hope this message finds you all well. I'm reaching out for some valuable insights and advice on a transition I'm planning in my driving career. Here's the situation:

I'm currently based between the UK and Spain and I'm looking to enjoy 5 to 6 week breaks in Spain before diving back into work in the UK for 2 weeks at a time. My goal is to secure ad hoc driving opportunities as a Class 1 driver. I'll be based in Southampton for these two weeks and would prefer something nearby, although if tramping work, can be further afield.

A bit about my background: I gained my CE license just last year and have spent almost a year honing my skills driving 11+ TE Car transporters on a 4 on, 4 off tramping schedule. I have a strong passion for this line of work and believe it has provided a solid foundation for other Class 1 roles. Flying back and forth every 4 days is now becoming a little tiresome.

However, my personal circumstances and a desire for a healthier...

Hello I passed my Class 1 test in April I have been unable to find work due to lack of experience. I have gone round all the local companies only to be told NO. One company told me they have more drivers than lorries. Does any one know of any companies that take on newbies in the Teesside area? Thanks

Any Class 1 Container work in Bristol Newport Cardiff erea?

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone knows anywhere taking on newly passed class 1 drivers in or around Manchester. Like I said I’m newly passed so was never expecting offers to come flooding in but I’ve signed up to a few agencies and contacted a few companies and left my cv with them but I’m just sitting around scratching my balls at the minute so any help would be great. Thanks! :roll: :D

Hi Everyone, I passed C+E in march but still no job I had 2 assessments & I passed them but the reason was that they couldn't hire me because I don't have experience.
Is anyone know any company in Leicestershire who hiring new passed drivers. Please help me.
Thankyou

Class 1 driver with full UK licence, all certificates including ADR with 9 months of experience looking for a job in worksop or nearby and any area if it is a tramping job, 07774713562

Holding Class CE (Class 1 HGV) license and looking for a full time job. Any job opportunity for Class 1, Class 2 or either 7.5 tonn, please contact - 07438815373

Hi 👋
I am looking for a job in class 1. Anywhere. Available 24/7. Fridge, container, curtain. It can also be tramping. I will be grateful for any info. 07901616482

Hi everyone, I have a class one licence, cpc and tachograph all is ready but can’t seems to find a decent hgv jobs here near Elland West Yorkshire. I’ve passed my hgv class one in 1990 drove for a few years then I had my own business and now I’m looking for hgv job again please any help would appreciate. Btw I’m 55 now clean licence I don’t want heavy lifting job as long as it’s just driving I don’t mind. Please help and advise where to look for a job. Thank you

I passed my class one just over a month ago, i've applied online for over 315 jobs, i've driven around at least 25 companies within a 60 mile radius of where I live and asked for work / filled out applications. I've applied for all the big companies who are more likely to hire new passes, i've signed on with 7 different agencies. Originally I wanted to start with days only to get used to the new role but have recently came to the conclusion that practically all that work goes faster and companies instantly take people with many years experience so i've applied for every tramping ad I can see across 4 different job sites and company websites directly.

I've had many rejection emails simply because insurance requires 6 months - 2 years experience and am starting to think this is a lost cause....

Does anyone know of anything or have any further advise for me please?

Any class 2 jobs for a new starter Liverpool area? Have applied to agencies and applied to jobs online etc and don't seem to get noticed. Any help would be appreciated

I’m a class 2 with three year experience, I also have class 1 for over a year. I’m based in east London.
I’m looking for something this weekend multi drops or long distance. Please call me on 07539452832

Hi I'm looking job driver class 1 day or night (No Tramping) have port cards, experience containers LGW, Felixstowe, Tilbury, Southampton, Fridge, curtaine siders, double decker, supermarket, Tesco, Morrisons Peterborough +40 Miles around
07716094118 Thanks

Hi Afternoon, Any one taking on HGV Class 1 driver in or around Leeds area, 14 years experience.

Hi guys, I passed my class 1 in december and havent been able to find companies that take on newly qualified drivers in birmingham. Ive applied for so many jobs but they want that full year or two experience. Is it just me or are other people going through the same thing.
Thanks

Probably asked a tonne of times but passed my class 1 last week I’ve applied for every job I can see I’ve 2 years experience class 2 with adr and Moffat I’m based in Warrington any points please

Hi folks ,
Passed my class 1 , 2weeks ago , contacted loads of companies in and around Stoke , but not heard anything yet previously did class 2 with DHL and also have 18 plus years driving 7.5t .
Will travel up to 1 hour .

I have so far applied to pets at home , stobarts, BCA HOYER Brit European Ceva Gist , Muller ,Culina .

Need something asap as I have no job .

Class 1 driver available all cards upto date clean licence Leeds and surrounding areas

I am looking for any class 1 work nights or days to start ASAP nearly 20 yrs experience for the West Yorkshire area

Any class 1 night trunking work around pontefract Castleford Wakefield and surrounding areas
I'm wanting 4 on 4 off night shifts clean licence 20+ experience