Not sure if anyone can help me here. So, I managed to get a class one position, which I had been in for 5 weeks. Now

[Jordon.Ten]

You said yourself that your reversing was a bit “dodgy”, why you didn’t take any extra hours only for reversing to improve it? Don’t get me wrong I’m not siding with the company but you should’ve take the matters
in your hand. I just don’t agree with your argument, knowingly youre not good with it. And you don’t have a leg to stand on it being only 5weeks at the company.

oh hang on... sounds like Mr Perfect.. boils my p*ss people who make st*pid comments.. FFS she's a new pass mistakes happen not the end of the world... have you never been close to scoring a trailer or a near miss.... have you got a class 1 licence..... unfortunately she's taken a job to get experience.... she found out already by experience there's sh*t company's about who treat people sh*t.... it's called support not income support after 1 minor scrape...

[Anbenn8ith]

You said yourself that your reversing was a bit “dodgy”, why you didn’t take any extra hours only for reversing to improve it? Don’t get me wrong I’m not siding with the company but you should’ve take the matters
in your hand. I just don’t agree with your argument, knowingly youre not good with it. And you don’t have a leg to stand on it being only 5weeks at the company.

oh hang on... sounds like Mr Perfect.. boils my p*ss people who make st*pid comments.. FFS she's a new pass mistakes happen not the end of the world... have you never been close to scoring a trailer or a near miss.... have you got a class 1 licence..... unfortunately she's taken a job to get experience.... she found out already by experience there's sh*t company's about who treat people sh*t.... it's called support not income support after 1 minor scrape...

easy cowboy

[Jordon.Ten]

You said yourself that your reversing was a bit “dodgy”, why you didn’t take any extra hours only for reversing to improve it? Don’t get me wrong I’m not siding with the company but you should’ve take the matters
in your hand. I just don’t agree with your argument, knowingly youre not good with it. And you don’t have a leg to stand on it being only 5weeks at the company.

oh hang on... sounds like Mr Perfect.. boils my p*ss people who make st*pid comments.. FFS she's a new pass mistakes happen not the end of the world... have you never been close to scoring a trailer or a near miss.... have you got a class 1 licence..... unfortunately she's taken a job to get experience.... she found out already by experience there's sh*t company's about who treat people sh*t.... it's called support not income support after 1 minor scrape...

easy cowboy

it's hard enough to get on in this industry company's expect new pass drivers to be able to do what they expect... Ie.. you've got a class 1 licence that's an easy job... here ya go ta ta see you later... I've been driving 40 yrs+ had quite a few mishaps along the way.... new pass drivers still need coaching.... they've passed but only learnt the basic to pass experience comes with time... can't bin people off every time there's a minor bump...

[maroXiann]

Doesn’t sound like a good company to work for……
As for reversing, you tend to perfect that over time with practice.

[Jailyn-Jian]

Doesn’t sound like a good company to work for……
As for reversing, you tend to perfect that over time with practice.

I mean, it is if your face fits, unfortunately, mine didn't

[maroXiann]

Doesn’t sound like a good company to work for……
As for reversing, you tend to perfect that over time with practice.

I mean, it is if your face fits, unfortunately, mine didn't

it’s their loss, that’s the way I’d look at it

[Jailyn-Jian]

Doesn’t sound like a good company to work for……
As for reversing, you tend to perfect that over time with practice.

I mean, it is if your face fits, unfortunately, mine didn't

it’s their loss, that’s the way I’d look at it

aye, definitely. I'll make sure of it

[Chubb9res]

Unfortunately unless you have recorded the phone call, it's your word against there's and since you're probably on 3 month probation they can say that you're not a suitable fit.
Lesson learnt, move on and try again

[Jailyn-Jian]

Unfortunately unless you have recorded the phone call, it's your word against there's and since you're probably on 3 month probation they can say that you're not a suitable fit.
Lesson learnt, move on and try again

yeah, im inclined to agree.

[1252_logger]

F**k em find another job sounds petty to me

[Jailyn-Jian]

F**k em find another job sounds petty to me

already on it, have already managed to get three informal interviews tomorrow

[1252_logger]

F**k em find another job sounds petty to me

already on it, have already managed to get three informal interviews tomorrow

Good

[Env0yste]

I'd say your better off out of that company. Don't let it knock ya confidence and crack on. We all make little mistakes

[Env0yste]

And yes name the company so others no to stay away

[hallKenzo]

I'm sorry but that company sounds like the place I worked before which are Jobsworth A holes who look after each other instead of helping the new driver out I passed in Feb and went for class 1 role in the company I worked for nearly 3 years I done every role and yet I get a rude buddy trainer who sweared at me and shouted in my face and insulted me behind my back it was thanks to a friend who told me I reported him and yet they took his side instead of mine so I resigned and now joined the buses and truly am happy cause now I feel more welcomed and looked after then where I was
So I wouldn't ever let someone knock you down and say your bad from one little mistake nobody is peter perfect no matter how good your driving is
For me I find buses more easier to reverse then the lorrys

[LAUREOUS]

There not worth a light pal your better off with the hassle of worrying about having an accident. These things happen. It’s not as if you did it on purpose

[Jailyn-Jian]

There not worth a light pal your better off with the hassle of worrying about having an accident. These things happen. It’s not as if you did it on purpose

absolutely. I've spent theblastv5 weeks constantly worrying about messing up that I don't feel my true potential has been able to come through. And to be told that it doesn't come natural, or I haven't picked it up as quick as other people really got my back up. Especially when it came from someone who can't even reverse their car

[cocoMPlith]

That seems very unfair! I expect whomever said that crap to you doesn't even have a class 1! Sounds like a crappy company to me! Don't be put off though, just remember it's not a mistake it's a learning experience.

[Jailyn-Jian]

That seems very unfair! I expect whomever said that crap to you doesn't even have a class 1! Sounds like a crappy company to me! Don't be put off though, just remember it's not a mistake it's a learning experience.

you're spot on. Thank you

[SteffiTreex]

For next time, remember GOAL. It takes me 20 mins or so to reverse my trailer lol and I could care less. I am new driver too. Get out and look.

[Jailyn-Jian]

For next time, remember GOAL. It takes me 20 mins or so to reverse my trailer lol and I could care less. I am new driver too. Get out and look.

yep, did all this, just totally misjudged the corner of the trailer. But their argument now is that they can't have someone taking too long reversing as they will lose money. I have no chance of ever getting anywhere with them. Time to move on.

[mcgu1ntiss]

Don't let anyone whose incapable of doing the same job bother you and their opinion doesn't matter just like they won't matter when you move on with your lovely gleaming new c plus e large goods vehicle licence, remember this always " they'll need you before you'll need them ", you'll get other work within a few days whereas the office pen pushers who fear even the rain outside will have to take weeks or months to get another job should the company go under, whilst you drive past waving in your new truck with leather heated seats and bass subwoofers and apple carplay and Android auto

[Danics.Klugg]

I went on Maritimes new driver program and was great they give drivers alot of help everyone slates them as they drive at 52 but the training was great and a real confidence builder

[Jailyn-Jian]

I went on Maritimes new driver program and was great they give drivers alot of help everyone slates them as they drive at 52 but the training was great and a real confidence builder

I went it alone. Which im beginning to regret hahaa, I wish I had done the programmed

[kannet1237]

My bad day yesterday
Too close to the left when passing with another LGV and my mirror smashed the window. Didn't see the tree from the left side

[Jailyn-Jian]

My bad day yesterday
Too close to the left when passing with another LGV and my mirror smashed the window. Didn't see the tree from the left side

oh no! Hope you are ok?

[kannet1237]

My bad day yesterday
Too close to the left when passing with another LGV and my mirror smashed the window. Didn't see the tree from the left side

oh no! Hope you are ok?

Yes I am okay . A bit of stress because today I am a spare driver and don't know what to expect. I will see after 6 o'clock

[Jailyn-Jian]

My bad day yesterday
Too close to the left when passing with another LGV and my mirror smashed the window. Didn't see the tree from the left side

oh no! Hope you are ok?

Yes I am okay . A bit of stress because today I am a spare driver and don't know what to expect. I will see after 6 o'clock

how did it all go?

[kannet1237]

oh no! Hope you are ok?

Yes I am okay . A bit of stress because today I am a spare driver and don't know what to expect. I will see after 6 o'clock

how did it all go?

for now until Volvo is in the garage to fix it, I will stay with another driver to get more help if needed. Sign just an accident report and that's all for now.
Hope it will go just better for all of us, we just need more practice
Good luck for you

[Jailyn-Jian]

Yes I am okay . A bit of stress because today I am a spare driver and don't know what to expect. I will see after 6 o'clock

how did it all go?

for now until Volvo is in the garage to fix it, I will stay with another driver to get more help if needed. Sign just an accident report and that's all for now.
Hope it will go just better for all of us, we just need more practice
Good luck for you

that's it! You will be absolutely fine good luck!

[Nigull-Sab]

Sounds to me very petty and you can do without them. We’re all human and do at times make mistakes anyone who says they don’t are complete liars. Hope the interviews go well mate

[scoUPdates]

Just flirt with them in future

[CHIPEECO]

I reversed into the telllyhandler in a tight yard someone left the door open and i just tapped it it exploded i quit later that day because i was that annoyed

[Jailyn-Jian]

I reversed into the telllyhandler in a tight yard someone left the door open and i just tapped it it exploded i quit later that day because i was that annoyed

ahhh, them telehandler and digger drivers are an absolute menace though hahaa!

[CHIPEECO]

I reversed into the telllyhandler in a tight yard someone left the door open and i just tapped it it exploded i quit later that day because i was that annoyed

ahhh, them telehandler and digger drivers are an absolute menace though hahaa!

it was a internal one which us drivers drove no license of course and the other site they had a massive shovel

[paulg8rpo]

Ik my company take the cost of any damage out of your bonus so definitely an incentive not to hit anything and be extra careful. They also expect some in the first year while your getting used to the size and maneuvers. Not all companies are like this.

[GoddBamber]

Yeah sound like a bunch of d**ks. I pulled 2 airlines off in the space of 2 weeks one month into my current job. 2 call outs which I bet weren’t cheap and they were very decent about it. Keep your head up, search elsewhere and remember you earned your license! Good luck!!

[Jailyn-Jian]

Yeah sound like a bunch of d**ks. I pulled 2 airlines off in the space of 2 weeks one month into my current job. 2 call outs which I bet weren’t cheap and they were very decent about it. Keep your head up, search elsewhere and remember you earned your license! Good luck!!

ohhh, I bet they were properly chuffed with you

[hay-rhetec]

Mate, I work with someone who has had a class one for about 20 years. He can't reverse for toffee. The best way to get good is to do shunting work.

[Jailyn-Jian]

Mate, I work with someone who has had a class one for about 20 years. He can't reverse for toffee. The best way to get good is to do shunting work.

hahaa. Bless him thing is, I know full well I'll get better with time, but after 5 weeks? Not sure what they wanted from me

[ApelloTHink]

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[ApelloTHink]

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[ApelloTHink]

My first mishap was backing in between two units an trailer on bays and was in-between them both just needed get over abit an banks man told me pull forward an come back and as I pulled forward the door stopper handle failed and the door flew open and ripped drivers side mirror of another truck damaged the roof of truck bent all the door on the trailer aswell.

[Jailyn-Jian]

My first mishap was backing in between two units an trailer on bays and was in-between them both just needed get over abit an banks man told me pull forward an come back and as I pulled forward the door stopper handle failed and the door flew open and ripped drivers side mirror of another truck damaged the roof of truck bent all the door on the trailer aswell.

ohhh gosh. S0ds law that one and least it wasn't your dodgy reversing

[malon8rts]

To fix the curtain does not take a genius depends on how big the damage was. If that was enough for them to let you go their worth nothing. Some drivers don’t know how to reverse even after plenty of years

[Jailyn-Jian]

To fix the curtain does not take a genius depends on how big the damage was. If that was enough for them to let you go their worth nothing. Some drivers don’t know how to reverse even after plenty of years

I mean, it's not ideal, but, the damage wasn't major.

[malon8rts]

To fix the curtain does not take a genius depends on how big the damage was. If that was enough for them to let you go their worth nothing. Some drivers don’t know how to reverse even after plenty of years

I mean, it's not ideal, but, the damage wasn't major.

I didn’t mean anything wrong cos you’re still in learning course mate. You’ll be alright

[Jailyn-Jian]

To fix the curtain does not take a genius depends on how big the damage was. If that was enough for them to let you go their worth nothing. Some drivers don’t know how to reverse even after plenty of years

I mean, it's not ideal, but, the damage wasn't major.

I didn’t mean anything wrong cos you’re still in learning course mate. You’ll be alright

ahhh, no, I know you didn't! It's one of those things, just gutted with how it's all been dealt with

[Thomxen_Jr]

Sounds very petty Jailyn, stick with the class 1 if that's what you want to do don't let these people discourage you. I know blokes in the game been driving years and still can't reverse a trailer.

[Jailyn-Jian]

Sounds very petty Jailyn, stick with the class 1 if that's what you want to do don't let these people discourage you. I know blokes in the game been driving years and still can't reverse a trailer.

I have done, I've just accepted a job today with a company that seem really good. Pay isn't ideal, but, they seem like a really good bunch to work for. I'd rather earn less and be happier.

[Thomxen_Jr]

Sounds very petty Jailyn, stick with the class 1 if that's what you want to do don't let these people discourage you. I know blokes in the game been driving years and still can't reverse a trailer.

I have done, I've just accepted a job today with a company that seem really good. Pay isn't ideal, but, they seem like a really good bunch to work for. I'd rather earn less and be happier.

yeah it's not all about money mate

[JamexBBlack]

Been driving 18 months have good and bad days with reversing talk to drivers that been driving 30 years they say the same don't stress about it

[Jordon.Ten]

Hold your head up high Jailyn.... you we're honest enough to tell them about it.... take no notice of what people make poor comments.... how many curtain trailers do you see going past you or stood that have been patched.... I'm not Mr Perfect either. I ripped about 10ft along my trailer 1 morning (got caught on a post not enough swing) sounds a sh*t company anyway give a start then bin you off for about £20 worth of damage..... good luck in finding a new role happy trucking...

[Jailyn-Jian]

Hold your head up high Jailyn.... you we're honest enough to tell them about it.... take no notice of what people make poor comments.... how many curtain trailers do you see going past you or stood that have been patched.... I'm not Mr Perfect either. I ripped about 10ft along my trailer 1 morning (got caught on a post not enough swing) sounds a sh*t company anyway give a start then bin you off for about £20 worth of damage..... good luck in finding a new role happy trucking...

thank you so much. I've managed to get another job, and start on next Monday

[feeltExtra]

Jesus you hit a trailer it's hardly the end of the world don't let any sad sack tell you something isn't for you!! That's nobody else's call other than your own. Reversing takes time and practice but you will inevitably get there - a better job awaits close that door and allow another to open

[cunno1226]

I've been driving class 1 for 16 months. I've had a few skirmishes in that time.
Held my hands up. And my gaffer has been much less hard on me than I was expecting him to be.
Maybe the company you were with, isn't the company for you.
It's their loss. Try again elsewhere. Find yourself a decent boss.

[Jailyn-Jian]

Thank you everyone, I feel so much better after all your comments, feeling like my confidence has been knocked, but, I've accepted a new job, driving class 1, and had my assessment, so, hopefully, I'll be much happier and manage to get my confidence up again.

[RaffeQuaffer]

Thank you everyone, I feel so much better after all your comments, feeling like my confidence has been knocked, but, I've accepted a new job, driving class 1, and had my assessment, so, hopefully, I'll be much happier and manage to get my confidence up again.

all the best and good luck with you new adventure see you on road

[cunno1226]

Thank you everyone, I feel so much better after all your comments, feeling like my confidence has been knocked, but, I've accepted a new job, driving class 1, and had my assessment, so, hopefully, I'll be much happier and manage to get my confidence up again.

you'll be rate. Just take it easy, take your time. If in doubt get out and have a look.