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The joys of driving a CNG truck.
Left the yard on 90%. Widnes to Preston Brook, grab empty trailer then pick up a load from Pickering.
By the time I got over thelwall the gas level had dropped to 80. Got to Pickering on 55%.
Left Pickering with a load on and the level starts to drop pretty quickly and it starts playing on your mind, because running out of fuel is not an option.
1. You’d look a massive tit.
2. There’s hardly anywhere to fuel these things up and it’s not a case of just throwing a few litres in to get you to the next filling station.
Has anyone ever actually ran out of gas in one of these things?
I’m just curious what happens.

I have been in the tipper game nearly 40 year's I know it is bad at the moment but we are not helping ourselves. If there is so little work then why are there posts on here looking for haulage? it's because they want you to do it for silly rates hold you're nerve and they will have to pay. Those of you paying close to 200k for new trucks why? are you walking around with you're eyes shut have you not seen the cancelled orders, these are all 8x4 chassis some with steel body's some with alloy some chassis cab only different makes 5 in Warrington 15 in Liverpool 10 in Manchester and another 10 in Wigan these are just what I know of in my area. There is a haulage and aggregate supplier looking for haulage to a job on the Wirral the rates they are offering are worse than what we were getting 15 year ago, went to a site next door on Friday men and machines parked up because they cant get stone let the supplier put his own trucks on it or the customer will have to pay proper rates to someone...

First time policy for Van Courier insurance who does everyone recommend using as I’m getting quotes ranging from £4.5k-6.5k
Or will it drop drastically next year after I’ve got a years ncd with a commercial vehicle?

Hey all! A question for you - My friend has brought a 7.5t truck (to move his furniture and leave there) and has asked me to drive it over to Portugal. There is a Tacho fitted and I will be driving for no reward. Would I need to use a Tacho card?? (I do have one which I use daily as a HGV driver)

Hi guys. Anyone on CX heard any more about this 5 day payment of invoices?

Quickline couriers.
Expecting drivers to carry 6 bottles of co2 to Sainsbury’s with no adr tried telling me it’s less than 1000kg am like erm no he was like we do it all the time then the customer kicked off saying he does it all time and am pathetic.

£60 bid. Pick up now and a timed delivery 11am tomoz. Night watchman all night guarding the goods plus can’t do nowt else in the morning until it’s off my van. Not even a sniff, my wife even said it’s gotta be £100 minimum. 😂

What's the work like for a LWB crafter out there T the moment, what mile charge please?

Anybody got an explanation as to why this firm had a new account opened today? Both on CX.
CAL SAMEDAY LIMITED = (GB 66851)
Cal Sameday Limited = (GB 257668)

Hi guys! I have encountered a strange situation with Speedy Freight when after I have picked up a parcel they have tried to change the delivery address. The thing is that I didn't want to go to the new address (central London) and they have asked to take the parcel back to the original pickup point. They have offered £10 as a cancellation fee (I had the parcel for 6 miles).
How do you proceed in this situation?
How much do you charge?
I've told them that I usually charge at least half of the run but they didn't want to hear about it.
Cheers and good luck!

Watch out for theses
On CX
TOOK A CASH JOB
DRIVER DAMAGED THE GOODS
£800 off damages
Phoned for his GIT he has it but apparently the driver doesn’t
So says it’s not down to him
So using drivers without insurance on the CX

Hello guys, I’m new into the transport industry, I own two truck units and I’m looking for some advice on companies that I can work for and what would the rate be per mile.
Thanks

There are still unscrupulous companies trading on the CX platform as my recent experience is anything to go by.
A small van job was posted, 1.5 miles (5 minutes) according to the system. It appealed to me as 5 minutes away from a regular daily job that I do.
Quoted my minimum charge and 2 minutes later got a call offering me the job. I asked the controller what the job involved and was told that it just involved moving a few boxes from their customer’s office to a residential address and that the job wouldn’t take longer than 15 minutes which was why l quoted on the job in the first place due to the regular booking that l had!
Anyway l turn up, meet their customer who looks at my van and goes ‘ape’ saying that my van was too small!
I was taken to where the goods were only to find that it was the entire contents of their customer’s office included a big filing cabinet that needed moving!
Obviously it wouldn’t all fit in my van and would have taken me a lot longer to do the job even if...

Anybody know how to change the default mode on a VDO tacho to other work?
New to me unit and it defaults to rest.
Also is there a way to get the warning for overspeed on? At the moment just goes straight to overspeed without any warning!
Thank you oh wise ones. 🙂

What I really want to know is who really does these jobs on anyvan?? 2 man team??
Just Crazy!!

Something I've been trying to figure out for a while - anyone knows why some units are fitted with tiny wheels on lift axle, instead of full sized ones like you see on majority of trucks? 🤔
Just a random 2 pics from internet, as example.

Anyone had any issues with the 106 daf with a mx13 engine? I'm looking at buying 1 this weekend. Any suggestions?

Good evening all, need some advice please. These are getting popular. Are they any good? Thanks!

Hi guys I had this light come on last Thursday it then went off, was fine on Friday and has now just come back on. Any ideas what it could be please?
Thought it might need me to do a regen on the particulate filter but when I press the buttons it says it’s not needed?
Anyone had the same experience?
2017 Scania P410 Tipper
Thanks

All our units (Iveco s way) have been put into ECO mode. It's an absolute nightmare! Fully loaded at 43 and a bit tonnes tonight. Sat at a a set of traffic lights on a slight incline with a red light camera. Light goes green. It took the unit that long to gain momentum going through every gear and not really gaining much speed the light had started changing back to amber before id even got going properly. I'd got the whole unit past the white line and about 6 foot of trailer before I saw it go to amber but by the time the remaining 30 odd foot of trailer and the wheels had gone over the sensor that activates the light it had been on red for a while. Where do I stand if I get a ticket through. I couldn't exactly stop once the light had started to change as I'd have been half way out over the junction. Also anyone else find the eco mode on Iveco S way's not fit for purpose?

Anybody know at what weight the midlift on a Scania R450 drops down automatically? Tri axle trailer running at 34T on a weighbridge and midlift still up. I know at 34T the 5 axles is fine but just wondering at what point it drops?

FLAT RATE VAT SCAM
My non-English friend was default 'tick-boxed' into one of these schemes when downloading a payroll app.
For months they paid 20% (but only of his NET pay after deductions with no separate VAT figures shown) into a pot out of which 10% was meant to be paid by the company to HMRC on his behalf and the rest returned to him as an annual bonus after deducting various accounting and admin fees (which, by some coincidence used up most of the surplus). The accounting company has since become dissolved and HMRC are now chasing the driver for the unpaid VAT.
Are any others in this predicament?
The courier, which may or may not be 'The Largest One' of it's kind, is an intermediary for one or more of the big-name brands and uses/used an accounting firm with a name reminiscent of (e.g. cyber) 'safety' and 'drawing pins'. I feel it may phoenix every couple of years whilst continuing to use the same app to ensnare more naive drivers.

Hello everyone. Reasonable week late payment fee? Thanks

Hi, did anyone sit the CILT Road Haulage paper yesterday? How did you plan the route, was it a 15 hour shift or was the driver meant to have a daily rest on the ferry? Do you remember what start hour and end hour you got?

Trustd strikes again. My Goods In Transit renewed yesterday, but I uploaded the new documentation three weeks ago. On my Trustd account it shows as Complete.
Got an email on Saturday saying I have two weeks to upload the renewal documents otherwise I'll have my CX account blocked.
Submitted a ticket, and all I've been given from CX/Trustd were instructions on how to upload documents and submit them. I've argued that I've done it but getting absolutely nowhere.
Even had a shipper tell me earlier that it’s warning them on their end that I’m “non-compliant.”
What am I even supposed to do?

Hello everyone,
Please guide me as I am planning to start with my own luton 3.5 with cx and I am new starter in this field. Will be much appreciated.
Thanks!

Looking for some advice, brought a second hand unit. For some reason its top seed is 60mph. Whatever you do over 56 will obviously register as an over speed. But there isn’t anything to stop you sitting at 60mph. I’ve had the tractor unit since December only just come to my attention. Any advice on what I should / can do?

Hi everyone. How much pay per mile Crown on Evri runs? Thanks in advance!

Warning Status - AVOID Vitan Couriers
I used a company recently to facilitate a job for my client as I was away on holiday.
I specifically asked the company not to use a sub contractor for the job and to use a company driver which they agreed. Job was booked, happy days.
I then find out the company in question used a sub contracted driver for another company and to top it off, they tried tapping up my client by offering to do the deliveries at a cheaper price.
Happy to name the company but wanted to hear peoples thoughts beforehand.

Can a hgv driver be continuously employed (over 12 months) under a self employed basis, where they have only the one customer? Surely that's full time employment and just abusing tax systems?

Hi all.
I have about £10k saved and been driving for about 6 years. Now everyday is still a school day but I am wanting to become an owner operator.
I am just looking for advice on is it worth it to make an income for my family. Happy to put the graft in.
Can anyone walk me through how you set this up. I understand one thing tho is that I am going to rent the truck and trailer so no plans to own anything outright so that should reduce costs.

Hi evening all, everyone knows what happens with CX THIS WEEK???

Any idea?!
Thinking to change diesel tank after this last night unknown artwork.
Thanks in advance.

What’s going on with Abby logistics Ltd? Over Due invoice 14th seem to be getting the run round changing it. Anyone else having problem?

So guys and girls, I hope everyone is safe and well -
what's everyone's thoughts on feedback/reviews that are left on your cx after you have completed a job. Do you think when bidding on jobs these are even taken into consideration when your trying to charge that little bit extra because you have never co-loaded - you have always been on time for both collections and deliveries -
Always contacted site before arrival when requested. Or is everyone just bidding pennies on lwb and mwb jobs. I have over 200 reviews on delivered loads. Leeds and surrounding areas has fallen to bits in the last 7 months. I live around the corner from huddersfield/wakefield leeds and bradford. I remember last year leeds was booming now - totally the opposite.
Since my morning job was cancelled I've not been able to get any other jobs. It's becoming an absolute nightmare on the cx. I've looked at other platforms but if the cx the biggest one going is like this - I'm assuming the rest are going to be even...

I got a job few day ago and when arrived at the collection point they loaded my van with few fire extinguishers, when I ask about ADR they said that I didn’t need an adr license and they say that their driver transport them all the time without adr certificate, anyone know if that is right.
Thanks

Anyone know why CX is now allowing house moves on the site and you need to have different insurance for this I hope CX OPEN THERE EYES AND SEE WHATS GOING ON and stop this now.

Had a collection booked for 7.30 on CX. Driver still sat there 4 hours later. Not being told a time it will be ready. Customer that booked us has said 20 mins for last 2 hours and I’ve had to ring him every time for an update. Now saying he’s not paying full cancellation and us missing our return load in Cardiff isn’t his problem. Am I wrong here?

ADR Question for you folks.
Carrying CO2
1500 Litres.
Not a lot, but enough to need ADR plates on.
Dartford tunnel. I've tried my best to see if I'm permitted through.
From what I can see, because it's > 120ml it falls into the banned category so it's a no go.
Seems strange for such a small amount so would like anyone else's input if possible.
Cheers

WHERE IS OUR PROTECTION OF COURIERS COMPANIES DISSAPPEARING OFF CX NOT PAYING INVOCES. CX RAKES IN MILLIONS EACH YEAR. HIKING PRICES UP TO LINE THEIR GREEDY POCKETS. WHAT ABOUT THE LITTLE GUYS. MAKES ME SICK.

Is cx worth it if living in Birmingham. What size vehicle is best overall?

Evening all. Anyone on CX know what the big announcements were?

Asking for drivers point of view on this one, at what point do you ask for handball? Recently on the exchange I have sent jobs to drivers who have then asked about handball before they have even reached the collection point when I post the job I always try to put the amount of items etc on the load notes so when people quote they are aware of what they are collecting/delivering. Just want a drivers perspective because its driving me insane.

Hi all. I'm after some advice.
I'm putting a lorry on the road for my business. Am I right in saying that I need to actually go out and buy a vehicle before I can apply for OP license? I have the op centre sorted but I was really hoping that I would be able to spend the next couple of months trying to find the right lorry for the job (whilst waiting to get the license). Surely they don't expect you to secure and pay for a yard as well as buying a vehicle, before they will tell you if you can ever use it???
Secondly, I'd like some advice on what to buy. I won't be doing mega mileage as my business only requires local work but in the winter I would like to utilize the lorry for some haulage work as the business is seasonal.
I have a budget of £10-15k. I'm an enthusiast so I would like something interesting but that is heart ruling the head so it's not important really. I would really like a manual gearbox, low/small cab as my work involves going to poor access jobs and something that...

Hi evening all, any recommendations for debt recovery please? Thanks in advance.

Hi good people,
I need your take on this one.
I was meant to do a job for EXEC LOGISTICS a few weeks back.
The job (£180) was a local run booked for 12:00pm.
I arrived at 11:00, job wasn't ready it didn't bother me as I was early anyway and thought it might be ready at 12:00.
But no it wasn't, at 12.41 I rang them letting them know that I'm still waiting and also told them about the job I was meant to do after theirs. They assured me not to worry soon to be loaded.
To cut the story short. It came to 14:00pm and still waiting so I decided to pull out as I had another run to do.
I charged them £90 and the f**kers have rejected my invoice saying they would not pay.

Work are updating the fleet.
I've been given a choice between two units. Brand new merc, or brand new MAN. Neither would be my first choice If I'm honest but I'm not paying for them.
Which is best for tramping, comfiest, best bed etc?
Any insight would be very much appreciated.

Can anyone enlighten me on whether or not a site can insist on FORS for delivery? Went to a tiny London building site to deliver a couple of pallets (18t curtain) and was told you have to have certificate to deliver here! Ended up dropping the tail outside and taking in on a pallet truck.

I have to say I didn't like these at first. But I'm driving one currently as a trade plater and they're lovely. They fixed all the issues I personally had with the new Volvo trucks, what does everyone one think of it? Looks wise.
Cheers 👍👍👍

Help please! I’m trying to insure an artic, but I’ve only held my class 1 since October (held class 2 for years and years) and quotes are coming out at around £5,000.
I nearly fell over because my 18 ton costs me £600 a year.
Does anyone have any ideas?

Hi all so am thinking of buying a Van an doing some delivery’s for extra income on Saturday and Sunday for now a been told can earn good money but what’s the best app to download to pick up jobs on am not interested in house drops loads parcels local want business drops if a can or house moves etc but not multi drop is it worth doing

Hi,
I am new to this and would like to ask if its worth buying my own truck?
I know about the operators license side, just asking if it's worth spending money?

Hi guys. Anyone own there own truck, and just use it for truck shows and personal use to other event? Is It right you just need to alter the taxation glass. As it be a non working truck likely.
No silly comments please
Sure someone knows the in and out
Thanks

Evening all, an unknown area for me. I work in a small family firm just trucks and vans, my truck is running 6 weekly checks where a mechanic comes to us (no garage facilities) my boss now says its acceptable to go to 13 weeks between checks by a main dealer. I can't find any guidance on this, can anyone shed some light.

Afternoon all. Cost of living going up and the rates are still going down. 🤦‍♂️

I've recently bought a truck from private seller and when I brought the truck to the garage they find out that truck have oil leaks and further issues which will cost lots of money. So my question is if there is any way somehow to return the lorry to seller as the seller didn't mentioned about that truck has any issues. Thank you

People taking short-term contracts (week block tramping) for around £1400+diesel, how much roughly are you getting for the diesel payment? And does it accurately reflect what you have consumed?

Thinking of buying a tractor unit and trailer to convert to a camper and have it registered as one.
What laws are in place I have class 1 but would need medical would I need the cpc and could it be insured as a camper albeit a huge one.