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Operating centres, yards, parking locations available for rent – HGV and PSV Operator's Licence – 85,000 UK locations

Last post by instaparceluk « Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:14 am
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How to use this list of parking locations
You need to visit them in person , find the right person there, then convince and negotiate with them directly on-site. They've rented out parking spaces before, that's how we know their address but it is usually not their main business so they may need some convincing. Your first idea will be to Google and try find their phone numbers but it doesn't work for most of them and you will need to visit them in person one by one. There's no easier and more reliable way to find a yard without a prior knowledge of it. How to approach, negotiate with and what you need to get from these operating centres can be viewed at this link . If your city is not in this list, you can look them up yourself by city or partial postcode at this link . Place a public notice in the newspaper about your yard like this for a new licence application or like this for a variation of an existing licence. Struggling to find an operating centre? So is everyone else. Start...

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HOW TO FIND A TRANSPORT MANAGER (TM CPC HOLDER) FOR YOUR OPERATOR'S LICENCE (HGV OR PSV) BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK

Last post by TTSSLtd « Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:53 pm
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by Admin » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:41 pm » in Transport managers available and looking for work | TM services offered or employment wanted

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Use our free and complete guide to applying for an operator's licence - HGV (freight) or PSV (passenger) vehicles:
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR AN OPERATOR'S LICENCE - HGV (FREIGHT) OR PSV (PASSENGER) VEHICLES

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by Admin » Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:47 pm » in Transport managers | General discussions

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You can have an experienced professional complete this process for you and avoid expensive mistakes and long delays. Contact Dmitry Nade at TransportForum.com on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp ) 8am-11pm 7 days a week or email: [email protected]. We've been able to obtain O-licenses in as little as 5 days, here's proof but it can't always be guaranteed.

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A TMs role is not to ensure smooth operation, surely that an Ops Managers role.
If the TM puts veh VOR or stops driver exceeding hours etc, that’s not helping operations.

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declaring spent convictions for lgv and pcv licence

Last post by Nasus01 « Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:20 pm
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by Nasus01 » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:43 pm

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Hi all

It’s probably been posted somewhere on this site but can’t seem to find the correct thread.

My question is on the D2 form for both LGV and PCV do you need to declare spent convictions dating back 35 years?

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It would depend on what your convictions were for. Murder, manslaughter, s*x offences and fraud I would guess have to be disclosed.

No nothing as serious as that, Threats to Kill - fined / school yard threat against guy the wife ran off with. That’s it, have had an enhanced DBS when I volunteered for NHS patient transport and was asked about it, but did not bar me from doing patient transport.
So really not sure if I need to put it down.

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Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:20 pm
I have just gotten an infringement and I think it’s wrong, so after some advice please. Have I got this wrong? Or is

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by WARRENCE » Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:59 am

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I have just gotten an infringement, and I think it’s wrong, so after some advice please.

I started work at 08:30 and had a 15 minute break at 10:00, I then had a 30 minute break at 15:30, and was given an infringement for breaking the WTD.

Now I always believed that if you had a 15 minute break that extended your 6 hours working (not driving) time to 9 hours, and before that 9 hours was up you had to have a second 15 minute break, totalling 30 minutes.

Have I got this wrong? Or is the infringement wrong?

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that's what the Internet said 🤷

you made that one up, nowhere does any of the rules mention a 20 minute break 😂🤷‍♂️

Macpharos,

Do you work for the Dept of Health or a trucking firm? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:00 pm
Right here goes hopefully a quick 1 on wtd. Do you need second 15 break for next 6 n half. I would say not but my

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by GliGarlance » Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:20 am

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Right here goes hopefully a quick 1 on wtd.
So 6 hours working time. 15 break but you have 45. Then 6 1/2 working time so 12n half hour shift with both working and driving. Do you need second 15 break for next 6 n half. I would say not but my company says yes.

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Some of these responses have got to be a wind up?

The original poster has to be on a wind up. Nobody can be that thick, hard to tell though as he does stupid very convincingly.
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Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:16 pm
Quick question, I was loaded today and I had 32100 on and I refused to take it and tipped some off, could I have got

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by Partell.Xion » Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:35 pm

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Quick question, I was loaded today and I had 32100 on and I refused to take it and tipped some off, could I have got away with it? I had a heated debate shall we say?! I am a new driver so I was sticking to my guns!!

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Being a new driver my advice to you is to talk to other drivers running in the area. Most aggregate firms won't let you out over weight, muck a way jobs are a whole different ball game lol. You refuse to take that 100k you and your lorry will be banned from the site.
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Last post by Derekel
Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:33 pm
Hi, A useful guide for all of you which I thought I’d post after seeing so many don’t understand how the WTD works

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by dautie02 » Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:08 am

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Hi, A useful guide for all of you which I thought I’d post after seeing so many don’t understand how the WTD works from the comments on a post from earlier.
You’re welcome! 👌🏻

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Sorry did that go on for long I only could read the first sentence as its a weekend and I'm off bla bla bla

Ok. Short but sweet this time.
Prove me to be wrong bus driver.

bus driver, lorry driver ,car driver ,and motorbike rider ,and tractor driver ,and also have a couple of horses for driving .dont believe me stay checking me 🤣🤣In fairness I don't have a license for driving horses but I do have the rest 🤣🤣

Tractor driver licence... dear god, every one who passes a car test is entitled to drive one... 12 to 16 year olds are driving them on farms regularly. You're a bit a clown aren't you.
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Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:07 pm
I know this topic is one that divides opinion, just wanting to get an idea if the sort of companies that have

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by youndo » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:57 pm

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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 place to follow the rules around monitoring, GDPR etc.
Thanks

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We have them. They cannot access them or spy on us. There has to be a request to view footage, complaint, accident etc. They do check they are working, about 80 wagons a week where they will watch for a minute and them come out (unless they see the driver doing something they shouldn't). I was wary of them when I started, now never think about them. They switch off after one minute when the ignition is turned off.

You are so gullible mate They watch us for a minute, then come out . They are SPYING on you whenever they want to!

besides doesn't bother me, I don't sit there with my phone in my hand and doing other things not supposed to be doing like many wagon drivers
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Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:15 pm
Now THAT is taking the piss!! Not 100% sure but I think they have taken the advert down now (on indeed) they must of

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by Jb-Toneria » Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:04 am

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Now THAT is taking the piss!! 🤬
*UPDATE*
Not 100% sure but I think they have taken the advert down now (on indeed) 😂 they must of had a lot of funny phone calls! Lol

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This is what’s left in the pot to pay a professional driver after all the health and safety hours regulations red tape Vosa waiting to fine you at any opportunity three fifteen hour days two short thirteen hour days no parking diesel and load getting nicked so what happens all the hauliers undercut each other run their businesses on a shoestring to get the work then work out how cheap they can get driver’s I’m not saying all but it’s to many hauliers should stick together with realistic rates and no company get a lorry on their site unless they pay a proper rate stop letting your customers that don’t know your costs tell you what they are going to pay you.
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Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:52 pm
Just after some advice for my son (2 weeks into his first job) if you’re 1/2 hr away from base but your driving time

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by Bonce_Br » Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:39 pm

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Just after some advice for my son (2 weeks into his first job), if you’re 1/2 hr away from base but your driving time is up, what are your options? Park up for the night or carry on and go over your hours?

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the post doesn't mention if they are going back to base for a full weekly rest

fair point, I was assuming when he said back to base he was meaning end of week. If it's not then park up every time!

Park up, extra night out pay 😂

that's what I was going to say! Takeaway and film night!
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Tue Apr 23, 2024 5:12 pm
What’s the maximum driving time possible in a working week? Most people seem to think it’s 56hrs, but I believe you

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by dautie02 » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:09 am

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What’s the maximum driving time possible in a working week? Most people seem to think it’s 56hrs, but I believe you can do 58hrs in a working week quite legally. 🤷🏼

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Who wants to work so many hrs? I do avg 40 and few hrs in reference period and that’s more than enough for me. Moment you hit 40% tax bracket, half of your hard enough money goes away.
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Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:29 pm
Guys I just need an advice, I have got a shift tomorrow as HGV driver. Is my first day as HGV driver. Basically I

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by AndryUrman » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:18 am

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Guys I just need an advice,
I have got a shift tomorrow as HGV driver.
Is my first day as HGV driver
Basically I never used the tacho
Can anyone explain to me how to use it?
When my shift starts after how many hours I'm allowed to have my break? How long should be my break?
Any advice would be appreciated.

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You can drive 4 hours 30 minutes before you need a 45 minute break then you can do your next drive time remember though you can only drive 9 hours a day which can be extended to 10 2 times a week.
You can also split your break if you need to so you can drive say 3 hours have a 15 minute then soon as you get to your 4hour 30 minute drive time take the remaining 30 minutes of your break if at any time your in doubt go into the gov websites for tacho rules and regulations.

2 times in a ‘fixed week’, but 4 times in a ‘working week’ 😉
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Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:47 pm
Hi guys quick question I might be being stupid here, I’m on a fixed day rate in my interview they said 7am till 5ish

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by Dadello » Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:39 pm

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Hi guys quick question I might be being stupid here, I’m on a fixed day rate in my interview they said 7am till 5ish depending on traffic which is fine, I’m nearly always doing a 12 to 14h day not the 7am till 5, what my boss is now wanting is for me to start between 4am and 6am to avoid heavy traffic to get more work done however I don’t want to start at that time because I think they should pay me unsoliable hours. What’s everyone’s opinion on this? He has said I would finish around the 12 mark but I don’t think that’s the point.

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This is just the standard, 'Get every bit out of 'em' approach.
This kind of approach is part of the problem in the industry.
It creates fatigue. Fatigue creates dangerous situations. We all know that.

The solution is some kind of consensus among drivers that we will not do this.

Ask for more money, maybe. Report them to dvsa, better. Often these companies, let's be honest, almost every company just pile on more work with the view, if that one gets exhausted, I'll hire another one. It is not good for drivers.

A unionised system is probably the solution?
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Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:13 pm
Good morning all. Middle lane hoggers now 3 points and 100£ fine.

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by MianoSupremo » Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:16 am

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Good morning all. Middle lane hoggers now 3 points and 100£ fine.

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That is foolish, many would say.

Why have a motorwaywith three lanes if one needs to hurry back to the inside lane all ther time.
goSometimes it makes sense to stay inm the middle lane for a while. People often go over the top in this regard.
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Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:08 pm
I’m seeing a lot of posts about blocking motorways etc, and tbh to begin with I thought a “go slow” could work. But

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by Bosweep » Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:45 am

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I’m seeing a lot of posts about blocking motorways etc, and tbh to begin with I thought a “go slow” could work.
But now I’m thinking its not the way forward.
What would be a great plan is no one going anywhere!
Sit in your car/van/lorry, put your keys on the dash and don’t go anywhere.
Because at the end of the day, soon we won’t be able to go anywhere! We won’t be able to drive to work, or to the shops, let alone buy anything when we get there.
Yesterday my car cost me £100 to put in half a tank!
Two weeks ago that was £90, and when I bought the car two years ago it was £60.
If the fuel keeps going up, I won’t be able to afford to go to work.
If we do a go slow, that is unnecessary use of fuel, the fuel consumption will go through the roof and also the emissions from all that traffic is not going to help either.
If everyone just on one day refused to go anywhere, shops refused to open, post/parcels weren’t delivered. Kids only go to school if they can walk there. No...

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How about a national don't go anywhere day no work, no shops, no nothing stop everything in protest we all take a days holiday to be with our families payed or unpaid

if they weren’t working they would still be out on the roads people can’t stay at home

Tell them its a bank holiday that tends to work or have our very own lockdown.
Just snow balling some ideas something has to be done.
Extreme case is block the capital for a week and shut off there food and fuel if hippys with bambo scaffolding can do it to amazon I'm sure we can.
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Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:16 pm
Do all class 1 jobs require a driving assessment and have to put your card in or does that depend on company to

Last post by Bluecorn « Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:31 pm
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by arnolder » Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:23 pm

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Do all class 1 jobs require a driving assessment and have to put your card in or does that depend on company to company?
If you have to put your card in has anyone’s current employers spat their dummy out over it? Cheers

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You don't need to use a card for an assessment however all the ones I've done have insisted on it. Regards the boss getting the hump just let them know you are looking to move on and will work any notice period, nothing else they can do so long as the assessment doesn't affect the hours you should be available to current employer

if vehicle drive outside yard, then digi card must be inserted. Otherwise it will be flagged as a missing mileage on a tacho machine. Driving for an hour on assessment can be a lot of missing miles. Unless tacho machine is set to a different setting to drive without a digi card.

Castlege a Hgv god so you won’t be teaching him anything he doesn’t already know.
Why don’t we use tachos when we’re learning then and neither do the instructors?

Instruction is different to assessment for the OP and there’s no exemption matters not if they’re paid or not

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Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:31 pm
Is this common in any other organizations? So I work for a fairly big nationwide company tonight we’ve been

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by AndryUrman » Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:35 pm

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So I work for a fairly big nationwide company (two consonants and a vowel) tonight we’ve been instructed that we are not allowed to use Satnavs and have had to sign a disclaimer to say that we agree, apparently due to a bridge strike, is this common in any other organizations? seems like a knee jerk reaction to me.

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Absolutely never heard a company say that. However given that a lorry sat nav costs less than £100 anyone using a car sat nav in a lorry is an idiot and bridge strikes are always the fault of the driver and never the sat nav.

Exactly - it could happen if you were using a map and also stupid.
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:19 pm
Hi All. I have a really strange shift coming up, and I can't get my head around if it is ok. BTW its my first shift

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by GaleeMaster » Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:02 pm

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Hi All. I have a really strange shift coming up, and I can't get my head around if it is ok. BTW its my first shift of the week. No reduced previous weeks.
9am - 10am driving
10am - 4pm rest
4pm - 5.30 pm driving
5.30pm - 10pm rest 10pm - 1am driving.
It's frying my mind!

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Thankyou everyone. You have echoed what I was thinking. Won't be happening.

Good, as you'd be the one liable. You really need to highlight this to the company as whoever made that shift up should be nowhere near arranging things. Drivers who trust the shifts being allocated to them without checking would be in trouble.

Edit If your vehicle is exempt from EU rules (unlikely) and qualifies to operate under GB domestic rules, then you would be legal, that's something you might want to check before correcting them or refusing to do it.
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:56 am
I’m currently a car transporter and absolutely love the job, currently i do 4 nights out a week and always do 56-60

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by Danicin » Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:57 pm

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I’m currently a car transporter and absolutely love the job, currently i do 4 nights out a week and always do 56-60 hours a week but the money isn’t there at the moment. Who genuinely takes home over £1000 a week after tax in the Kent area as tempted to make a change?

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your wrong. There are those of us on heavy haulage, fuel etc just about taking over a grand a week paye and getting holiday pay etc, but we are doing 68-72hrs a week.

That’s two weeks in terms of hours not one week. So you are in reality on £500 a week but too dumb to actually realise

Not even allowed to work that many hours a week,

POA is paid hours but does not count as working time toward your total or average allowance...

So 15 hrs x 2 and 3 x 13 = 69 hours in five days plus whatever you do on a Sat morning.. so it's feasible to do 72 hrs easily without even using the 15 hrs as 5 x 13 = 65 and you can easily do 9hrs in the week on POA waiting around.

working hours does not equal paid hours for duty. .
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:08 am
Three problems with Garmin LGV810 navigation?

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I have been the happy owner of the Garmin dezl LGV810 navigation for a week now. I have been using Dezl 570-LMT for the previous 7 years. The speed of the old device was no longer satisfactory for me, so I switched to a newer model. After a week of use, I noticed a few imperfections, namely: The top bar where the direction of travel and the name of the highway is displayed (in a blue square) incorrectly displays the names of highways. That is, when I was driving to the outskirts of Bristol from Derby on Wednesday, when I left the M5 for the M32, only the M3 was displayed in the blue icon, not the M32. The same situation is when I drive M42, it only displays M4. This is very frustrating. Next thing I was driving to Tonbridge and I was coming off the M20 onto the A228 and I don't know why but the navigation was trying to take me to a road with a maximum height of 14'6 and my truck is 15'3. I received information about the height of the bridge 1 mile before the viaduct. I will attach a...

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I've exactly the same or seems it's not displaying the wrong road but just not the full road number.
Eg
M62 as M6
M60 as M6

So on and only on M roads

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Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:48 am
After a bit of advise, the company policy is no mobile phones There saying the have to be turned off until the shift

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by craiger.go » Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:17 am

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After a bit of advise, the company policy is no mobile phones. There saying the have to be turned off until the shift is over, won't allow us to turn them on at all, if there's an emergency at home our family to contact the office and the office will contact us on our cab phones. My question is can they tell us we can't turn them on whilst on a tacho break, from a legal perspective as I thought we have to be able to freely dispose of our time.

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Tbf I wouldn’t work for a company with such policy.....
Why.... because I have been stung before.... The school called one of my old companies to inform me the school was becoming snowed in and child needed collecting (11am) I finished my shift at 1500 to find voicemails and messages from the school to collect my son.... Social Services were called.... All because my boss and the manager receiving the phone call thought i had got someone to call and make an excuse to get out of work! W**kers!!
PS my secondary contact was on holiday that week so there was no other contactable responsible person on the schools behalf

yes I don't blame to leaving a company like that!

honestly it scared me so much that I now choose my place of work based on where I am able to have access to my own comms x

I'd have found out who answered the call. Literally I'd gone in that office and nailed the bastards to the wall - an example would be made and a lesson given.
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Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:52 pm
What is the average wage for an HGV 2 driver? I appreciate this depends on the area but my husband has been offered

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by jawel_1990 » Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:06 pm

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What is the average wage for an HGV 2 driver?
I appreciate this depends on the area but my husband has been offered £11.72 an hour for HGV 2 delivering pallets/multi drop in the area we are moving to, kind of seems low considering the minimum wage should increase to £11 an hour this year.

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Just announced minimum wage rising to £11.44 this April.... some transport companies are going to struggle with recruitment this year....

I thought the same Kevinmekel.
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Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:05 pm
How many straps should I use on a curtain sider when strapping pallets down? been told it the last 2 pallets that

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by darllDarkie » Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:28 pm

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How many straps should I use on a curtain sider when strapping pallets down? been told it the last 2 pallets that need strapping and that’s it.

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Just to make you aware it's £100 per pallet for not strapping it down right lucky I got fined £100 as I was new to the trucking business but I learnt my lesson if you have xl curtains you can use the internal straps upto 400kg but the back has to be crossed over to stop it going backwards.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:53 pm
In 2022 I had a crash in a 44 ton tipper a man died and I got a 6 month sentence suspended for 18 month with an 18

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by Kieroll-Penz » Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:53 am

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In 2022 I had a crash in a 44 ton tipper a man died and I got a 6 month sentence suspended for 18 month with an 18 month driving ban. What are my chances of getting a job when my ban is up in October and what is the procedure to get my license back? Tia

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good luck if i was you Idd take a job in tesco

thanks for that 👍

mate I'm sorry I'm well out of order I do mean I'm sorry

no probs mate
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Last post by Kieroll-Penz
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:22 pm
Anyone on here knows or seen them new ai cameras on motorways that have been put up last year by highways agency to

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by Fab_Nestor » Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:24 pm

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Anyone on here knows or seen them new ai cameras on motorways that have been put up last year by highways agency to catch drivers just wondering what they look like is this one of them

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The operation ping cameras were on telescopic poles and were on trial for 3 months with highways agency which finished this month. They are foward looking so high in the air and look down into your cab to to check for holding your phone , seat belt and speed too. Assume they will be rolled out up and down the road network soon.

You sound like an expert

I've a little experience in the matter🤫

Do these definitely check for speed? The ones on a trailer with no mobile phone sign on? Hearing conflicting things.
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Last post by Wolves1232
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:30 pm
WTD question.. If I were to work 15 hours and assuming I DO NOT hit 4.5 hours drive time, am I only required to have

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by Partell.Xion » Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:24 pm

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WTD question..
If I were to work 15 hours and assuming I DO NOT hit 4.5 hours drive time, am I only required to have a 45-minute break?
Seems a long time to work to only have a 45-minute break but looking online I can't find any info suggesting otherwise.
TIA..

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absolutely nonsense. 15 mins not 30

15 min on or before 6 hours, another 15 before 9 hours or a full 30 if you need to reset ur clock

correct

To a point... but there's zero requirement for a full 30 after a 15 minute break already... and there's no clock to reset. Where did you read that?

All that is required is 15 minutes at 6hrs if you intend to carry on and another 15mins or 30 minutes combined. And another 15 mins if you cross 9hrs which must be taken before the end of your shift.
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Last post by OAP Trucker
Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:29 pm
Probably a silly question to some but I have been asked to start work at 4:15am, so what time am I to finish then?

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by JOUBLySE » Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:28 am

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Probably a silly question to some but I have been asked to start work at 4:15am, so what time am I to finish then? as never had to start this early at all normal start time is 6.

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Doesn't matter at what time you start. When you start, your clock starts counting. You have then 24hrs to do your job and have rest. Normally Up to 13hrs work and 11 hrs rest. Or at least 9hrs rest and up to 15hrs work (up to 3 times a week) remember...if you do 13hrs1min work it's mean your rest won't be full 11hrs so it's counted as shorter 9hrs rest. Unless you do split break during the day - 3hrs plus 9after. It's counted as a full 11hrs rest and you can do it everyday.
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Last post by SebrioMell
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:17 pm
Probably going to get rinsed for asking this, but here it goes. Started at 5:30am, took 15min at 9 why is my tacho

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by lee.blacken » Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:28 pm

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Probably going to get rinsed for asking this, but here it goes.
Started at 5:30am, took 15min at 9 why is my tacho flashing wtd 6hr at 11:10?

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30 min break before your 6 hours are up

why

EU Working Time Directive.

Not required under the EU WTD... that's not what the regulations state.
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Last post by OAP Trucker
Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:34 pm
Quick question...So I got my new CPC card about 4 weeks ago, my company has put me on another 1 next week, Will this

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by Ianuiri84 » Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:12 pm

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Quick question...So I got my new CPC card about 4 weeks ago, my company has put me on another 1 next week, Will this just count towards the renewal in 2029?

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Ok update on the question...you can check on the gov website about your hrs and weather your hrs have been used, mine just came up invalid due that my card actually starts on 10/09/24 but my new CPC card says date of issue is the 06/03/24 so be weary! (As I thought it started from that date) Check when it actually starts, not the issue date.

had you put the actual start date in the original question you would have been told no course taken will be valid before the start date on the new card. 🙄

I didn't do it, company did it

had you actual put all the relevant information in the post it would have saved a lot of time.

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Last post by Bridgeox
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:03 pm
Is this an infringement free shift please? It’s only regarding working time, not driving time. Many thanks. Richard.

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by Richard_L8R » Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:27 am

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Is this an infringement free shift please?
It’s only regarding working time, not driving time.

6 hours work
15 minutes break
6 hours work
15 minutes break
2h14 minutes work
15 minutes break
1 minute work
End shift

Many thanks. Richard.

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Once you have taken 15 minutes break after 6 hours of work you can only work for another 3 hours then you must take 45 minutes break! So you got an infringement there.
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Last post by tiborio
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:09 pm
Question, is it illegal for HGV to use this lane, when coming up to this? (Lane 3)

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by Ianuiri84 » Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:06 pm

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Question, is it illegal for HGV to use this lane, when coming up to this? (Lane 3)

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Illegal to be in lane 3 on any motorway but looking at the sign to be legally in lane three you would have to wait until the lane markings dictate you’re able to move into that lane.
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Last post by SHoRTREEB
Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:02 pm
Just done my first self tip at an aldi. (A speedy one too) anyone else prefer the self tip? Genuinely prefer it. No

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by NumBillion » Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:16 am

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Just done my first self tip at an aldi.
Genuinely prefer it. No waiting about. No endless wait for a green light. Get yourself in there. Get unloaded Get out. They even give you a powered pallet truck. (A speedy one too) anyone else prefer the self tip?

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Just remember all euro pallets. So you need to set them up right. So the warehouse staff can move them. If its blue pallets it is 26 pallets. White pallets 25. Because you can't load them side by side so one goes brooded and other in opposite direction two on the head board. One dead certain for your pin weight and axle weight. Then the rest the same through the trailer. Euro pallets are 36. Smaller pallets so you get 3 a cross the trailer.
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Last post by Euanonco
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:18 pm
Speeding infringements, let's discuss. Firstly, is it an infringement to get an overspeed below 60mph? Secondly, is

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by MatJiggy » Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:08 am

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Speeding infringements, let's discuss.
Firstly, is it an infringement to get an overspeed below 60mph?
Secondly, is it an infringement to get overspeeds above 60mph?
New compliance guy in the office thinks he knows everything since Albert Einstein left, hasn't even introduced himself and has dug very deep to try and find infringements on me, of which he has found some speeding from January.
He's not even been here a week!

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And again
1st speed limit for hgv on motorway 60mph
2nd if tacho fitted you shouldn't be going over its set speed limit which should be max 90km/ph
Its a bit grey area.
Over a puddle you get fines for going over limited speed in uk doesn't seem they are that strict with it.
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Last post by lauClever
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:09 pm
So I’m constantly seeing HGV drivers in high demand everywhere!! However someone like myself who desperately wants

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by SEANCEERS » Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:46 am

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So I’m constantly seeing HGV drivers in high demand everywhere!!
However someone like myself who desperately wants to become an HGV driver and would be a good driver..
My problem is I don’t have the funds to get the
License and this is where I need assistance.
I will GLADLY sign a contract stating to stay with
A company for time agreed if they could help me
With the training..
There are many drivers like myself that have great potential in this industry, all we need is a
Little assistance to get there..

Kind Regards
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It's really hard for newly qualified HGV driver to get a start right now. Post covid and you got your HGV licence then you have a start straight away, regardless of experience. Things have gone very quiet right now and there are plenty of HGV drivers with experience looking for work making it even harder for newbies. But there are opportunities you just have to put in the effort. You may have to take a slightly lower rate when you start just to get you behind the wheel.

also its really important you choose the right training company as there are some awful companies out there. You have brokers to avoid and also be wary of some training companies that provide driver training on heaps. You must do your research otherwise you may get taken advantage of It really is that bad. If your in Surrey then try EP Training. www.eptraining.co.uk
They are local and don't work with middlemen. May I also suggest you don't go straight to class 1, instead do your cat C rigid first as this is where...
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Last post by hgvlgvtraining
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:47 am
Hi all Im looking for a career change and looking in to trucking what is the best way to get my licence and wondered

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by Reo-Vandee » Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:58 pm

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Hi all Im looking for a career change and looking in to trucking what is the best way to get my licence and wondered if the government still helping out. I live in south wales if it helps at all.
Thank you all in advance.

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I thought the actual Welsh government help people get into driving, I heard that from someone a few weeks ago. Just look into government funded courses.
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Last post by 2255.jjonne
Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:47 pm
MORNING GUYS, So it's true they are trying to kill us £11.50 an hour???

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by ORLANDE » Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:32 am

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MORNING GUYS, So it's true they are trying to kill us £11.50 an hour???

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Drive buses, better crack, better hours and better money. It's a winner winner chicken dinner 😁. Get the D licence yourself and you'll be straight on the A wage. Don't know why everyone who hates the lorry job keeps doing it tbh. Wants so scary about learning something new. The pension you signed into 20 years ago. It's only money. I'd have never imagined driving buses was just as enjoyable as driving lorrys boys and girls. It's just as much if not more. 😁 Drivers do it because we love driving.

don't you get bored of the same routes or dealing with all the rude people getting on and off? Or is your work different?

I've only just started tbh mate so defo not bored. Didn't know my routes to when I began because working in Leeds and live in Bradford. I haven't encountered any real bad mannered people yet anyway. A few people have been a bit pissed if we running behind but nothing none of us wouldn't be like after waiting 10 till 13 longer than the planed. I think it's great. 😁
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Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:25 pm
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Last post by AbdullahJawed
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:39 am
Morning guys... Serious question here, Is there no money in this game anymore???

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by RooiThebest » Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:50 am

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Morning guys... Serious question here, Is there no money in this game anymore???

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not your yoke ya rocket 😆 were talking about lorries here

100 💯 now when you are as busy as me hard to stay on top one of the
most experienced honest reliable men in the job bai who doesn't really need to scout pages for work 😂💯

fair play lad 💪 I know ur flat out 👌

I'm often imitated....never replicated 💯
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Last post by hallissiBonx
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:34 pm
Parked up card out at 17:30, I spent the last 2 minutes doing a vehicle walkaround check. Am I good to go tomorrow

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by dautie02 » Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:43 am

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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? 🤷🏼

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I shouldn't have to .needs to show 15 minutes walk around..how long you been driving

26yrs. And I’ve never ever come across anything that states a walkaround check should be for 15 minutes at the start of your shift.
Either YOU are wrong, or I am.
I’ll sleep easy tonight 😉

here is no set time But when something goes wrong your gonna look a right cunt in court. 10mins.

In court, if they already disbelieve you regarding the validity of your checks, a tacho entry for 15 mins other work is no more proof of the checks having being carried out than a check sheet with all the boxes ticked and an entry saying topped up windscreen fluid level. The only concrete proof is to record yourself (like vloggers) doing the check, even if it's only starting the recording as you leave the cab and stopping it when you get back in (not required granted but it will help bolster your case that you weren't sat in the truck drinking coffee with the cross hammers on).
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Last post by OAP Trucker
Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:24 am
Hi, I don’t know how Im gonna do this. I struggle to get it between the banana bars so I do the manovering correctly

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by ahmet0co » Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:28 pm

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I struggle to get it between the banana bars 😢 so I do the manovering correctly. But then when I’m within the line I f**k it up. I did this. With like 5 shunts. This is Bidfood in reading. On my first day! Monday I have booker in Fareham. I don’t know how I’m gonna do this.

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The only time you need to worry about the amount of shunts is on your test, I do the same route every day and some days it goes on 1st try sometimes 3, as long as you don’t damage anything you’ve done the job perfectly, all these “perfect” drivers you see have had the same problems at a time too, keep calm your doing fine mate.
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Last post by mcKeevago
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:14 pm
Hi, Don't want to lose my licence. I've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes do I have to inform disabled? Im on

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by markettech » Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:53 pm

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Hi, I've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes do I have to inform disabled? I'm on metaformin tablets. Don't want to lose my licence.

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I take three insulins and I have a sensor linked to my phone and I can drive but only get a3yr licence every time

three insulins? Usually only get a one year licence for group 2 licences and still need finger prick testing despite having sensors.

HGV class 1 3yrs plus sensors told them pricking herts my fingers hurt sensors go to my phone and my doctor and he tells me when adjust it all so have sensor in my eye to check it and that goes to hospital to see

dvla say they don't accept sensor readings though so I'm surprised they are OK with that
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Last post by angSann
Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:53 pm
Morning, I heard its good money in HGV. Whats the most you can make? I am currently on 32k a year in local shop with

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by Bhallco.Rex » Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:02 am

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Morning, I heard it’s good money in HGV. What’s the most you can make? I am currently on 32k a year in local shop with 60 hours a week.

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Depends where you go and what you do. Shop ground and do your research before getting into this life.
It's not a job for everyone as the hours can be crazy long and spending pretty much all day alone comes with it's own challenges too.
If you do take the jump into HGV driving then find something like a language course, an e-book or a good podcast to get into. Personally I learnt Spanish as it's better than listening to Ken Bruce chatting out of his backside or wishing to shove pencils in your ears when the next cheesey radio ad comes on, getting you buy the next crap fad or saying how you could be owed thousands by calling a scam hotline.
Also (I think you might already know) watch out for who's advise you take as I'm pretty sure all 7000 members of the SAS who were on the Iranian embassy balcony are on this forum too.
Stay away from Billy B*llsh*t who says that working 80+ hours a week is normal, all he's showing us that he has a soulless existence of being a cog in a corporate...
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Last post by palorph
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:49 pm
Hello all, Is this a new thing? Paid one rate to drive the truck and another to unload?

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by QUEGOUS » Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:01 pm

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Hello all, Is this a new thing? Paid one rate to drive the truck and another to unload?

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It’s not a new thing, they paid like this for years now 🤷🏼

Only a total retard would accept that.

Drivers spend most of their time driving, as that’s what drivers do. Even the loading/unloading rate is on par with what’s being offered at the moment in a lot of places £30 per night out is above average.
Anyone with an ounce of common sense working for them could earn a decent wedge. 🙄

I'm in a role which can be 50/50 or at times more unloading. I would not accept this.
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Last post by Carmix1947
Thu Apr 04, 2024 5:54 pm
I've not worked for such a firm myself, but Ive heard that some firms have Driver Facing Cameras monitoring what the

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by Ayeldon-FJ » Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:56 am

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I've not worked for such a firm myself, but I've heard that some firms such as Maritime and Jack Richards have Driver Facing Cameras monitoring what the driver is doing all the time? Is this normal, or at least a new trend? I would be uncomfortable with this personally.. How have others felt when they encountered it and how did they deal with it? I work thru an agency so need to keep sweet with them in case they try to put me with one of those firms.. Thanks all!

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I remember when dash cams were becoming a thing and everyone had issue with them, now look 99% wouldn't want to be on the road without one also put them in their personal vehicles. Personally don't see the problem with them I'm a tramper it switches off with the ignition and if you're doing nothing illegal never know might save your job one day.
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Last post by Daesau
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:56 pm
Do you need Operator Licence Application ???

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Its a piece of piss to apply for an Operators Licence if anyone needs Help ? They are unfit to operate commercial vehicles....

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Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:57 am
Hi, anyone any experience of probation period? I walked out of a job and they won't pay me saying I needed to give

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by hann4rden » Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:03 pm

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Hi, anyone any experience of probation period? I walked out of a job and they won't pay me saying I needed to give two weeks notice. I was into my second week and probation was 3 months they say I had a contract but I can't see one or even remember signing one.
It was also not made clear about how much notice should be given.
I was always under the impression that in a probation period both parties have the right to walk away.
Any ideas?

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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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Last post by alpine xf 95
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:48 pm
Would a national union be a benefit for professional drivers? the train drivers seem to be doing okay?

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by McKinn9th » Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:20 am

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Would a national union be a benefit for professional drivers? the train drivers seem to be doing okay 🤔?

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Union bosses only interested in feathering their own nests. Look at the NUM and Arthur Scargill. Didn't keep the pits open. Union leaders think they know a business better than the owners/bosses. If that's the case, invest union funds into those businesses and run one.

utter bullsh*t you talk with no substance with it.

The only comment without substance, in the quotes above, is your reply.
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Last post by OAP Trucker
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:23 am
A few years ago an email was sent out saying if you don’t think it’s safe to go out in the winds let us know, When

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by PacPaullce » Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:41 pm

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Trains cancelled
Got me thinking
Bosses still send the Lorries out
A few years ago an email was sent out saying if you don’t think it’s safe to go out in the winds let us know
When I said it’s not safe they said I was refusing to go out and I never said that
They weren’t happy even though I did the job
In hindsight I think it was a calculated disclaimer in case you did get blown over and they could blame you
Thoughts?

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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 though and guilt but as the comment above says. We all have our own levels of safe. I’d reached that limit and called it a day.

I wouldn’t expect anything other from the Cotterills great people and real haulage firm 💪🏼

I first met Robert at a Truck Show in Holland with the ex Richard Reads ERF breakdown truck, Within 5 mins of talking to him it felt like i had know him for years, One of the very few genuine Men in Road Haulage today, well thats my opinion of the Man, and i have Never been wrong with First Opinions yet, Just a shame there are not more about like him, ( Real Men )
I have to agree Cotterills are great people thats for sure.
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Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:06 pm
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Last post by AbdullahJawed
Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:35 pm
Anyone else have a daily competition with there driver mates on how many MARITIME trucks they pass in a day. So who

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Anyone else have a daily competition with there driver mates on how many MARITIME trucks they pass in a day. So who works for them. I wanna know what speed your restricted to? U guys must get bored on a long haul. 🤙

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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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Last post by alpine xf 95
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:20 pm
How much is the reverse course? keep asking people, but they ain’t got a clue but they’re hiding the price.

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by Derro-Upho » Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:38 pm

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How much is the reverse course? keep asking people, but they ain’t got a clue but they’re hiding the price.

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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 whole week practicing how to reverse 2 trailers around corners and into tight spaces to operate a Quad wagon gravel truck.
You need someone that will leave you with the equipment to practice on your own. Best way to learn!
Sadly the UK is full of jobsworths and health/safety nowadays

Well done Mate, Thats what i like to see someone that has Common Sence and also Knows how to use it.
Like you say you need to be left alone to get on with it, Heath & Safety in the UK is a Joke , they have to keep hoid of your hand lol
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Last post by alpine xf 95
Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:49 pm
Hi guys and girls I've recently passed my Class 2 and hiab, My question is what is a good wage for a new driver like

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by KingUpswing » Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:32 pm

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Hi guys and girls. I've recently passed my Class 2 and hiab, I'm at the same company and now driving the lorries. Talking about wages is a very taboo subject in our yard as we are all on something different, I'm on the least and now doing the same work if not more than the rest. My question is what is a good wage for a new driver like myself with a hiab license as well as the Class 2?

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Like above stick with it and get experience, give them 6 to 12 months then ask for the same pay as the others. By then you should be at a similar standard to the others, if no joy with them start looking but don't rush into anything and make sure it's a secure job. 👍
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Last post by MIKKISSAN
Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:39 pm
Hello everyone, I had a confused experience. How to deal with this issue? My tacho card is normal, after inserting

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by Pewee2186 » Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:06 am

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Hello everyone,
I had a confused experience.
My tacho card is normal, after inserting the tacho this morning, even after 15 minutes, the screen still shows driving without card.
(Normally after 6-8 minutes daily walk around check, the screen will be ready)
I drive with the screen showing no card, so I can't set the break. But if printout, the driving and work still can be recorded.
How to deal with this issue?

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Had similar even said my name yet said I hadn't put card in slot sent back and replacement was fine. Card apparently corrupted by something i.e was in bag through airport. But don't know for sure it just failed to work.
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Last post by StewFizz
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:31 pm
Hiya. I’m new and I’m wanting a total career change. I really fancy HGV driving.

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by wikino » Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:27 pm

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Hiya. I’m new and I’m wanting a total career change. I really fancy HGV driving. Im a good driver and love a challenge. Any pros-cons-where to start- best thing to do first would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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It seems like there's so much to learn, and with cyber threats on the rise, it's definitely got me thinking about upping my tech defenses.

The idea of getting a CompTIA security certification has been bouncing around in my head, but I'm not sure if I should hit the books myself or spring for a bootcamp like the ones advertised on

For those of you who've been down this cybersecurity path, which route did you take? Did a bootcamp help you get your foot in the door, or were you able to teach yourself the ropes with online resources and exams?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from folks who were in the same boat as me – complete beginners who wanted to beef up their cybersecurity knowledge.

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Last post by JCBayley
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:49 am
Do you treat hgvs as you would cars and think it's your responsibility to slow and fit behind me, or do you do you

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by Onimar.Nesh » Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:17 pm

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We all know how frustrating it is when a car matches our speed coming down a slip road. If we decide to move over, we then watch the car accelerate away from us!
We all know it's the vehicles responsibility coming down the slip road to fit in safely on the motorway.
But I'm see more HGVs not allowing or making it difficult for other hgvs to enter.
Do you treat hgvs as you would cars and think 'f**k you' it's your responsibility to slow and fit behind me, or do you do you try help your fellow driver out by moving over or knocking it down a bit?

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I used to. If you're in front at the end of the slip, I'll back off and flash. Along side or level with my trailer, tough sh*te you made your choice. Get ready for a dusty run down the hard shoulder. And you'll find it's usually the drivers who never say thanks, park on fuel Isles for a 15, swap in truck parks beepers going, the entitled 'I'm a professional trucker, and so was me dad crew'.
Sod the lot of you. Nothing professional about arrogance and ignorance.
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Last post by maxiMatt
Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:03 pm
Good morning all, When double manning a run can the passenger be on the bunk while not driving?

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by GARDEWIED » Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:38 am

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Good morning all, When double manning a run can the passenger be on the bunk while not driving?

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perfectly legal all over Europe to take rest on bed in moving vehicle

be careful with those terms break and rest. You are allowed to rest, but not to take a rest. So lay down on the bunk with the net up in a moving vehicle counts as POA yes. First 45 counts as a break. To take part of your daily or weekly rest in a moving vehicle is against the law.

yes I have to explain to my drivers similar circumstances with tacho rules when they park up at night they have to book off properly using the driver entry settings and not just put it on bed

That’s good to know, I thought you had to be belted in. Always tossing and turning in the passenger seat when I double man, especially when the other driver clips the rumble strips. 😆
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Last post by davSmart
Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:05 pm
Quick question please, can a company tell drivers they must use POA on taco? Question is for other half who is out

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by southy-mell » Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:01 pm

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Quick question please, can a company tell drivers they must use POA on taco? Question is for other half who is out driving at minute.

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Poa and break bring your average down. Its worthwhile using. Why sit there for a couple hours, pull out and have a break when that could of been done whilst sat on a bay do f all

I guess your not paid by the hour 😂

I am paid by the hour 👍 give and take in this game really aint it. Still do 12+ hours a day and odd nights out here and there. 60hrs a week is easily achieved

Spot on and this entirely depends on the company you work for in regards to their policy/view about paying for hours registered on break mode .

If the company pay for all breaks without question, then use rest.
If the company don't, then use POA for waiting time (unless company policy strictly dictates otherwise, then legally it's other work but that affects them as well as you so I've no idea why they'd go down that route unless the TM is a complete tool)
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Last post by OAP Trucker
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:40 am
Hypothetical question of the day Is this allowed? Or do I have to be away from the vehicle while on break? If caught

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by Eltonsky_Co » Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:44 am

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Hypothetical question of the day.
If caught after leaving an RDC by authorities taking a legal break while sat on a loading bay while tipping.
Is this allowed?
Or do I have to be away from the vehicle while on break?

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why benefit the boss a break is for your benefit. And technically your breaking law whilst on a bay

in what way are you technically breaking the law ??

just say for argument sake while tipping a pallet went over in back and you had to go in back and restack pallets whilst still on break mode. I have my breaks when I want somewhere with facilities not a stinking rdc

For argument sake, then you obey the law and switch mode on your tacho or tell them you'll be there when your break is up... Not rocket science.
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Last post by OAP Trucker
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:37 pm
Good afternoon to everyone. I have a question regarding Class 1 licence. I want to become a Lorry driver, but the

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by vicall.thexo » Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:28 pm

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Good afternoon to everyone.
I have a question regarding Class 1 licence. I want to become a Lorry driver, but the problem now is those companies who will do my training keep telling me that I need to pay and do Class 2 first and after to do Class 1. I've looked on gov and there is saying that from 2021 from car driving I can go straight to Class 1. I went on website to check some prices and for Class 1 is about 2k. Calling them to double check they saying the price is 3k cuz I need to do Class 2 first, any advice or any location where can I go in Kent area do my class 1 cheaper. Thanks

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They're wanting more money. Going straight to Class 1 gives you Class 2 entitlement. When I did car to class 1 back in late 21 I didn't even touch a rigid. Keep pushing, you gain your class 2 entitlement with it, then you can decide if you wish to do any class 2 work. Personally I didn't. They drive completely different. Hence some companies saying they don't agree class 2 counts as experience. Good luck, and let us know how you get on.

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Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:55 pm
Tacograph Training

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by Garwoodm101 » Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:07 pm

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Being new to porfessional driving I need to use a Digital Tacograph.

Never used a Tachograph?

Can anyone give me some simple instructions on there uses.

Can somone recmomnedreading information that would be useful to me.

Cheers

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Just search for tachograph on YouTube and you'll see all these suggestions for more specific searches

Tachograph - YouTube.com.png

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Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:11 pm
Hi we are looking for a bit of advice here. Can anyone out there tell us what direction to go in or if indeed they

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by AlySeaddlei » Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:30 pm

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Hi we are looking for a bit of advice here.
My husband is American and drives Big Rigs over here as a tramper and has over 20 years of experience. Incidentally, I am British,
We have to move back to the UK at the end of April and need to find a position with sponsorship.
Can anyone out there tell us what direction to go in or if indeed they can offer my husband a position.

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How long have you been married for? Can he not get the passport because of it? 1500£ or so and that should be it? Right?

what passport? We have only been married 12 months

British Passport
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Last post by tothaLLery
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:17 pm
How many people pay for the RAC to cover breakdowns? NOT worth the paper it’s written on, only 4 times in the last 8

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by BOWMAXAS » Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:50 am

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How many people pay for the RAC to cover breakdowns?
In our family we have 5 cars covered through the insurance all with the RAC.
NOT worth the paper it’s written on, only 4 times in the last 8 years they have been called on TWICE they have asked for more money.
Today they want an extra £180 because the car is outside our house apparently we have not got home start.
If a car is not going to start it’s most likely first thing in the morning (isn’t it).
So I see it as a total get out for them to suggest I need to pay more money. The AA is a far better breakdown service, they cover every situation without question.
I need to cancel all the cover.

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I have RAC via the caravan club. Not that I'd ever own a caravan, but they will fix an issue with my trailer as well as the car, and will recover the trailer only. Rather useful when a brake shoe delaminated with 2.5 tonnes of boat on the trailer.
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Last post by GorgonPluck
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:57 pm
Can anybody shed any light on why my first driving period was reset after the 16 minute break? First day in after

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by SKYRORBES » Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:24 pm

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Can anybody shed any light on why my first driving period was reset after the 16 minute break? First day in after four off.

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only the first 45 mins of POA would be considered a break in this instance

yeah that’s what I meant strange isn’t it that it’s not like that as the driver
Be well better

I never use POA. Always break. Nothing illegal about having too much break.

Nothing illegal at all, but that reply doesn't help drivers whose company refuse to pay for additional breaks. Just set up the tacho correctly (not to record POA as a break) and use POA when sat around waiting (or put it on other work and clean the cab depending on your bosses preference).
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Last post by OAP Trucker
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:58 am
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

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by Mosawe.Binx » Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:20 am

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Just need an advice, I'm new Class 1 driver working on skip lorry now coz can't find a job with Class 1, money is ridiculous £12.50 an hour. Is it worth it?

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Well I have passed my clas 1 now 2 yeas ago and can’t find nothing co of lack of experience, so started with 7.5 ton then gradually found work on class 2 and actually some class 2 pays more. So it’s all about what and how you wanting. Do what you feel right now.
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Last post by 2150-olesio
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:51 pm
Hi, Going to get my Class 2. If I pass and look for work what is a good pay and hour rate for Class 2?

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by boyes_mcann » Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:40 am

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Hi, Going to get my Class 2. If I pass and look for work what is a good pay and hour rate for Class 2?

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I'm going for class 2 mate

don’t waste your money and time.
Please don’t waste it.

how?

am a driver trainer at a company called Farmfood’s.
Please don’t waste the money on class two!
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Last post by Johnyxia
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:05 pm
Have been delt with by police for stopping/hindering the flow of traffic in the outside lane leading to the merge on

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by AmaraBesT » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:18 am

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PMSL finally one of you 🔔 ends have been delt with by police for stopping/hindering the flow of traffic in the outside lane leading to the merge on A14 Roadworks!!! Maybe the rest of you idiots who think it's fine to do will rethink it in future trying to act like a traffic womble. Wish I wasn't driving so I could've taken a picture of the moment.

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yeah but the main idiots are the ones that go up lane one move out to lane two whilst in the 800 yard marker just to then hold up traffic and for all drivers that reckon they follow the highway code all the time rubbish car and van drivers need to be done for not getting into lane one quicker then there won’t be a need to hold the traffic up
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Last post by BonnexZo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:50 pm
Random Question. If it’s a total shift on 7 hours, you need 30 minutes right? He put B and they said wrong answer is

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by Louis-Dewy » Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:41 am

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Random Question.
This was on a Sainsbury’s assessment that a friend did. He put B and they said wrong answer is C.
If it’s a total shift on 7 hours, you need 30 minutes right? Only 15 if you are still working another 6 hours from your first 15.
It says “Total” 🤷‍♂️ maybe just poor wording.

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oh sorry I do apologise d**khead

Oh right, so the fact that you post a load of bollocks is fine, but I'm the d**khead 🤷
🔔 end.

why is it a load off bollocks it’s how most drivers get there day done or are you the one that sits tipping for three hours then pulls out for a 45
A 15 within 6hours off work or half hour within 9 hours off work but your break for driving hours can be used to cover both so in a 7 hour shift you more than likely have had breaks to cover it all.
But if you work for certain companies they wipe your arse and tell you when you have to have your breaks

If you're tipping/being unloaded it's either other work or POA, it's not a legitimate break and if you have an accident and it's found you've been falsifying breaks, it's you that gets done, not your TM. If companies take an age to load/unload you, it's up to your TM to tackle that problem, not force you to take a break in your cab without proper facilities etc.
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Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:26 pm
Is it just me or does it feel like the wages for Hgv drivers is coming down and down? I’m seeing more and more £12

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by Shepp1ho » Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:23 pm

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Is it just me or does it feel like the wages for Hgv drivers is coming down and down?
I’m seeing more and more £12 a hour class 2
£11/£11.50 for 7.5ton
And seen class one as low as £11 a hour with a average of about 13/14 a hour

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Seen one the other day 15ph at wheel 13ph while being tipped lol

I don’t get the at the wheel rate and being tipped rate it’s a joke why not just call that £14 a hour and be done with it see who wants it
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Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:32 pm
N&P Crayford, paperwork said there is a height restriction of 15”2 on approach to this. There is a sign on a one way

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by KC.Fuzheno » Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:40 am

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N&P Crayford, paperwork said there is a height restriction of 15”2 on approach to this.
There is a sign on a one way road pre warning of this low bridge and says 13”3 I had 14”6 trailer but had my midlift up so was 14”9 in my Scania, first time I’ve been here so I got my height stick out and went to measure it and potentially get wet feet, however a bulk tipper walking floor driver was coming towards me shouting and screaming saying he’s 15”1 and he gets through. I said well done I’ll just my crystal ball out! Apparently it’s been like this for 8 years! 8 years and not one person has thought to fix it what a joke.

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With all this about bridge bashing in the driver CPC pal you just do what you’ve done best to be safe than sorry well done I say if you worked for me I would be very proud of you 👍
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Last post by Collance
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:12 pm
Hi all, Looking at going into HGV due to personal circumstances. What is the average hours a day/week would I be

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by HonguiLord » Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:26 pm

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Hi all,
Looking at going into HGV due to personal circumstances.
I'm currently in construction but the hours I am out of home is not feasible (approx 12 - 14 hours a day)
What is the average hours a day/week would I be expecting for HGV driving?
(Not tramping)
Thank you

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Thank you everyone for your comments! I didn't expect this many in such a short time.
Nice to see structured comments.

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Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:36 pm
Digicard, on break or do I......

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by K27 » Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:30 am

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.....take card out :) Hello everyone and I have recently signed up. I am getting used to tacho being new to the industry,so I am learning as I go along. The truck that I have been assigned to,needs the garage to solve a MIL defect. I am thinking that is best to leave my card in and leave it on other work. Then decided to put it on rest until they resolve the defect. Or should I have taken the card out?

Thanks
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In future take the card out

While the are working on it any time the vehicle move it’s someone else driving with your card

Will do ,thanks

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Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:36 am
Looking for sensible correct answers only please. Appreciate any help on this. Why would I be hit with fines when to

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by TeCzaro » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:35 pm

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Looking for sensible correct answers only please.
I've apparently been issued with tickets for taking a 18 ton rigid into a 7.5 ton except for access road in London. (White Hart Lane)
My delivery point is on that road and is a regular delivery we take both rigids and class 1 vehicles to that branch.
Why would I be hit with fines when to the best of my knowledge using that road is perfectly fine providing my point of delivery is on that road?
There is no other restrictions on that road that makes it unsuitable to use.
Apparently according to our driver training guy it's only applicable if there is no other suitable access to the delivery address. 🤔
Never heard of that one before but he's bought it up via the .gov website! Are we therefore expected to know every single clause for every road sign as its not in the highway code.
Appreciate any help on this.
Tia

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Was it a night or weekend? (Out of ordinary)
As I know certain roads you can’t use during these times for delivery’s
During nights and weekends, HGV drivers can only use certain roads when making deliveries in London. This is known as the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).
It is a nightmare everywhere in London can get caught going down a road before 7

week day morning.

you will have to question that again sorry could not help
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Last post by marc1cksh
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:04 pm
The average HGV Driver salary in the United Kingdom is £28,275 per year or £14.50 per hour. Entry level positions

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by Hurstyx » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:59 am

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The average HGV Driver salary in the United Kingdom is £28,275 per year or £14.50 per hour. Entry level positions start at £24,432 per year while most experienced workers make up to £36,602 per year.

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Overall the job is easy that's why you can work 65 / 70 hours per week, yes if you are on £15 ph you can earn 45 to 50k per year, but you are hardly at home, your health suffers and you only have weekends to do anything, before you know it your kids have grown up and you've seen none of it, we are our own worst enemies we just lay down and let companies walk all over us.
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Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:30 pm
New TM induction and TC objection

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by vcpeuropa » Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:21 pm

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Hi all
I need some serious help on this topic. I am a new TM applied to be included on to an O licence. The operator has 3 vehicle in the fleet so I allocated 4 hrs towards my hourly commitment. Now they have comeback mentioning the hours declared are not sufficient. They have advised I should confirm my hourly commitment based on the authority and not the vehicle in the fleet and the same should be in line with annex 1 in the Statutory Document 3.
Now I have send them a fresh letter allocating 5 hrs per week mentioning my work commitments to include Drivers Hours and working time management, Drivers daily checks and Defect Reports, Keeping Records, Driving Licences and Qualifications Administration, Vehicles details on the O licence, Vehicles Documents, Maintenance, Auditing and reviewing etc.
Is it sufficient or should I further explain anything ??
Thanks in advance

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The hours you allocate to an Operator is based on their authorized number of vehicles and not how many they are currently running. Extra hours needed for trailers and it's worth mentioning the distance from home to each operating centre and journey times.

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Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:42 am
Good morning all, What are drivers views of in cab cameras please?

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by jawel_1990 » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:58 am

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Good morning all, What are drivers views of in cab cameras please?

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so you're on a night out. Need lights to get changed. Watch a film or phone home and internal camera recording because key in ignition. Any external cameras that are recording help protect the truck but internal invade your right to privacy after completing shift

if you are changing surly you draw the curtains for fear of Joe public accusing you of exposing yourself therefore if you have drawn the curtains the camera is covered anyway!

depends on position of camera i have had rear corner of cab. Both front corners above screen so curtains and visors do not obscure camera. As stated driver facing must have driver controls for power on independent of ignition. Or dont fit them sample. I have heard all the excuses for having them none are valid. Surround camera shows road position of yourself and others, all thats needed for insurance purposes or to show who at fault in accident. The extra in cab is company control purposes only.

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Insurance companies just want (or...
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Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:58 pm
Looking for advice please. I’ve been flagged up with two infringements by Tachomaster. I just don’t understand what

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by RIVIELDER » Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:28 pm

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Looking for advice please.
I’ve been flagged up with two infringements by Tachomaster.
I only drove twice 9.30h in same M to Sunday week and between weekly rests, and less than 40 hours all together.
I only reduced my daily rest three times to 9 hours in the same period.
I just don’t understand what happened.
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When does your working day usually start and finish? (Bright sunshine and small screen - apologies if you've already posted it)

keeps changing… I start between 11:00 and 15:00, usually long shifts

Matters not what time you start, you should know when you can legally start your next shift and how many hours you can drive or work in any 24hr period ... If you have trouble keeping a track of what hours you have done then download an app such as TachoGuard (or similar) on your phone and simply click on the symbols the same as you do on the tacho and it will tell you exactly how many hours driving uoi have done, how many reduced daily rests you've taken or extended driving hours etc and how many you have left etc and it keeps a log for you. It beats writing everything done and doing the calculations yourself.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:33 pm
Are they having a laugh with this or do you guys at Curries actually go out tramping for £500 a week?

Last post by OAP Trucker « Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:55 pm
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by miln0rry » Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:59 am

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Are they having a laugh with this or do you guys at Curries actually go out tramping for £500 a week? 🤯

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£26k for working less than half a year sounds like a good deal to me.

48 hours is still a weeks work just done in 4 days

but you're still working less than 6 months of the year.

Every office/factory/ worker that does less than 48hrs per week works less than 6 months of the year, they only work part of the day, same as someone who does 48hrs in 4 days... You're either being disingenuous and trolling or completely thick, not sure which as it's hard to tell.
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