Wages for class 1 now are a joke, it’s going backwards. The only job offer I have is 14 quid an hour class 1 nights.

[Butield2905]

Glad I am retired and out of the game , but as long as you lads accept working for straight money or silly overtime rates you are never going to be paid sensible money . Before I retired 6 years ago the firm I worked for was paying time for 40 hrs , time & half for anything before 0700 and after 8 hrs working during the week Saturdays was time & half ,Sunday was double time and bank holidays was treble time . It was installation work and mostly double manned but even before that job every firm I had worked at paid the same sort of rates just different basic weeks from 40hrs up to 50 hrs . Once people accepted straight pay for hours worked or time & quarter or thirds as overtime rates you all got buggered by the companies and agencies.

[Carlinco]

I work for ecm and I can’t complain about the job can earn great money

yes I was going to start at ecm in June but my mother in law died and wifey wants to be at home, so I'm doing part time work atm, wonder if ecm would take me on in a while when things return to normal?

yeah they will mate taking on every week always jobs going if you want I can message you a contact info if you wish for when you wanna go for it at some point?

iv got contacts in Carlisle but happy receive any help from you

[Stewall]

Get on the car transporters clear 950 + a week take home

car transportation was the highest paid driver wages in the country about 30 years ago until companies came in and undercut the rates and they offered lower wages for drivers Keddy was based in Upper Heyford and paid shit money and after about two years settling up they bought the roadshow company that I worked for and ruined it, they cut our pay rates so we had to resort to booking loads of overtime to get paid the same, eventually I believe they folded also, I will not feel sorry for them

it's a very familiar story mate

[mers.mouldy]

If you want to earn decent money and don't mind living in a shoe box all week, try cartransporters. We can't get drivers to come into the industry because not everyone can live in a small truck for the week.
The money for us is around 48k to 60k+ if your prepared to work for it. Paid by the hour. But it's not for everyone. It'll f#%k with your head for the1st 6 months and then it's like a light bulb moment, it all clicks.
It's hard work, you get piss wet through summer or winter but once your in the industry you'll probably never leave it.

[Connofx]

If you want to earn decent money and don't mind living in a shoe box all week, try cartransporters. We can't get drivers to come into the industry because not everyone can live in a small truck for the week.
The money for us is around 48k to 60k+ if your prepared to work for it. Paid by the hour. But it's not for everyone. It'll f#%k with your head for the1st 6 months and then it's like a light bulb moment, it all clicks.
It's hard work, you get piss wet through summer or winter but once your in the industry you'll probably never leave it.

the wearing shorts all year round puts many off but attracts others mainly postmen wanting a new career!

[mers.mouldy]

If you want to earn decent money and don't mind living in a shoe box all week, try cartransporters. We can't get drivers to come into the industry because not everyone can live in a small truck for the week.
The money for us is around 48k to 60k+ if your prepared to work for it. Paid by the hour. But it's not for everyone. It'll f#%k with your head for the1st 6 months and then it's like a light bulb moment, it all clicks.
It's hard work, you get piss wet through summer or winter but once your in the industry you'll probably never leave it.

the wearing shorts all year round puts many off but attracts others mainly postmen wanting a new career!

company policy Oct till May is big boy shorts. Legs out May to Oct for the pervs lol.

[Pagers]

If you want to earn decent money and don't mind living in a shoe box all week, try cartransporters. We can't get drivers to come into the industry because not everyone can live in a small truck for the week.
The money for us is around 48k to 60k+ if your prepared to work for it. Paid by the hour. But it's not for everyone. It'll f#%k with your head for the1st 6 months and then it's like a light bulb moment, it all clicks.
It's hard work, you get piss wet through summer or winter but once your in the industry you'll probably never leave it.

such low wages for all that responsibility. All those levers& buttons!!! Then the headaches of all those different cars & vans!!!!! No thankyou!!!! Oh & having to have nights away.

[jenkinnDay]

If you want to earn decent money and don't mind living in a shoe box all week, try cartransporters. We can't get drivers to come into the industry because not everyone can live in a small truck for the week.
The money for us is around 48k to 60k+ if your prepared to work for it. Paid by the hour. But it's not for everyone. It'll f#%k with your head for the1st 6 months and then it's like a light bulb moment, it all clicks.
It's hard work, you get piss wet through summer or winter but once your in the industry you'll probably never leave it.

such low wages for all that responsibility. All those levers& buttons!!! Then the headaches of all those different cars & vans!!!!! No thankyou!!!! Oh & having to have nights away.

you loved it really

[Ellis+Rayy]

I'm on £15 an hour for class 2 no handballing

[beard4cted]

Good lad, leave the job for someone who wants it well done, enjoy your shelf stacking.

[pagei2685]

Good lad, leave the job for someone who wants it well done, enjoy your shelf stacking.

you got to love these comments on here

[beard4cted]

Good lad, leave the job for someone who wants it well done, enjoy your shelf stacking.

you got to love these comments on here

obviously not for him mate, dunno about you but if yer that unhappy in a jobs just leave and do something else, it's not everyone cup o tea admittedly, so why f**kin whine about it on here,, just go and drive uber or stack shelves and leave the job for someone who really wants to drive for a living , whingers really boils my peesh mate .

[HarZest]

Best thing lad, sod off to Aldi they pay more for stacking shelves.

[prinzer]

Best thing lad, sod off to Aldi they pay more for stacking shelves.

I’m thinking about flipping burgers at burger king, they pay well these days , better than hgv

[HarZest]

Best thing lad, sod off to Aldi they pay more for stacking shelves.

I’m thinking about flipping burgers at burger king, they pay well these days , better than hgv

then fella, I'm sure there's a newbie ready to jump in your seat and do it for £12 an hour

[prinzer]

Best thing lad, sod off to Aldi they pay more for stacking shelves.

I’m thinking about flipping burgers at burger king, they pay well these days , better than hgv

then fella, I'm sure there's a newbie ready to jump in your seat and do it for £12 an hour

good for them

[Michael_Dj]

I’m thinking about flipping burgers at burger king, they pay well these days , better than hgv

then fella, I'm sure there's a newbie ready to jump in your seat and do it for £12 an hour

good for them

Burger King don't flip burgers

[Walkerry]

Supply and demand.
That’s how it works
Be lucky you got a job because we are on a slippery slope downhill from here

[Walkerry]

Plus. There’s much more to a job than just “it’s £13 an hour”
Paid breaks?
When does overtime come in?
How much is overtime?
Is it a good firm to work for?
Wagon drivers have allways made their money off the overtime. You want the money put the hours in.

[Lock9vers]

Jesus ... I bet Aldi, Tesco etc are full off ex lorry drivers
Maybe if the wages are so bad...become your own boss, grow some balls and get an O licence buy a truck insurance fuel etc etc and then wait 60 days for payment and become a millionaire...

[Simonly]

I’ve been driving lorries for 34 years… what I’ve learned in that time is that in the majority of cases that the harder you’re willing to work the better money is… if you just want to be a steering wheel attendant that only opens doors or curtains then expect a shit rate… if you have a job that needs you to actually unload the lorry then the money is a lot better!

[Jenn1atro]

You could always leave and let someone who needs and wants the job have it

[beard4cted]

You could always leave and let someone who needs and wants the job have it

exactly, seems he's gunna be another shelf stacker though jenn,lmfao,wonder how long that'll last

[Jenn1atro]

You could always leave and let someone who needs and wants the job have it

exactly, seems he's gunna be another shelf stacker though jenn,lmfao,wonder how long that'll last

bout the same as most B/F harder work than driving x

[parkerli]

19 quid for nights at our place !!!!

[WoodNoff]

Good by shut the door on your way out

[beatzMADD]

Rather than put the rates up they invited all the class B's to the game and now we a clown show. I'm out also. Better off not working and living on benefits

[beatzMADD]

Let's compare to other jobs...
£13 per hour x 40h x 4 = £2,080
£2.080 - 20% tax and 2% NI =
£1,622 clear per month
- £800 rent
- £800 living costs
- £400 working costs
- £250 CSA
= £2250
That's a £650 short fall.
So need to work 60 hours a week to make up.
It's not right!

[prinzer]

Let's compare to other jobs...
£13 per hour x 40h x 4 = £2,080
£2.080 - 20% tax and 2% NI =
£1,622 clear per month
- £800 rent
- £800 living costs
- £400 working costs
- £250 CSA
= £2250
That's a £650 short fall.
So need to work 60 hours a week to make up.
It's not right!

well the class 1 jobs I’m getting offered at the moment are for 14 an hour , sometimes lower , so yeah that’s what’s out there . Only reason I can pay bills and get a measley 16 an hour is if I work nights and they give me rolled up holiday pay , so it’s not really 16 an hour , it’s 14 something per hour . Days are 13 pound something , so yeah he just as well of working in Lidl

[dominqu]

I’m on tippers and earning around 40k

[WoodNoff]

Why would anyone want to work 60 hours and not have a home life money isn't everything live within your means you work for the taxman for the first 3 months

[cloug+spin]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

[prinzer]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

is that a class 1 job ?

[cloug+spin]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

is that a class 1 job ?

oh yes

[prinzer]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

is that a class 1 job ?

oh yes

well if anyone takes that and it’s true they are a mug

[cloug+spin]

is that a class 1 job ?

oh yes

well if anyone takes that and it’s true they are a mug

lots of mugs then at our place!

[Noelless]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

is that a class 1 job ?

I would totally agree !! Absolutely sh**e money

[Duanett]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

that is f**king shocking

[GlogicJosh]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

wow class 2 pays significantly more in East Midlands

[Nobla.Nova]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

wow class 2 pays significantly more in East Midlands

£20 per hour advertised on here at Barnsley last week

[cloug+spin]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

wow class 2 pays significantly more in East Midlands

As things stand guys, I have to count my blessings I suppose. I have just turned retirement age, not all of us had the opportunity of private pensions and savings so state pension it is, coupled with the fact I have COPD.
Seriously chaps, who would want to take me on?

[ARRANCEUS]

All these unhappy drivers with their lot, I must be one of the lucky ones with my £11.53 per hour based on a ten hour day with no paid overtime.

wow class 2 pays significantly more in East Midlands

As things stand guys, I have to count my blessings I suppose. I have just turned retirement age, not all of us had the opportunity of private pensions and savings so state pension it is, coupled with the fact I have COPD.
Seriously chaps, who would want to take me on?

Get your PCV licence, in Manchester you can earn £17 mon/Fri £18.50 Sat £20 Sunday plus the companies pay for your licence

[schwirz_tab]

My standard of living is lower than it was 30 years ago driving a 7.5t 45 hrs a week compared to all week away in an artic today. I'm not doing it anymore. Time is more valuable than a piss take wage.

[Noelless]

Some of these comments ffs ,, no wonder there’s no money in the job !!

[stubble]

I'm on night rate but hardly ever hit more than 10 hours a night so works out £18 per hour but if I did do 10 hours+ works out less. At end of day as long as I'm clearing enough to cover bills does not bother me

[Frostyz]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

[Domz2906]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

best comment here

[prinzer]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

might do that

[wayffinEdz]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

I’ve 25 he can buy. He’s welcome to the lot. The rates haven’t dropped they have stayed the same and everything else has gone up in the last good few years except rates. Wages have though well ours have. Yet the haulier himself has had no return. Our insurance went up by 50k due to drivers not giving a f**k but they don’t see that. To many out there excepting rates at 2010 prices. Jobs like this for while yet

[prinzer]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

I’ve 25 he can buy. He’s welcome to the lot. The rates haven’t dropped they have stayed the same and everything else has gone up in the last good few years except rates. Wages have though well ours have. Yet the haulier himself has had no return. Our insurance went up by 50k due to drivers not giving a f**k but they don’t see that. To many out there excepting rates at 2010 prices. Jobs like this for while yet

why is it drivers fault insurance has gone up ? It’s gone up for everyone not just you

[wayffinEdz]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

I’ve 25 he can buy. He’s welcome to the lot. The rates haven’t dropped they have stayed the same and everything else has gone up in the last good few years except rates. Wages have though well ours have. Yet the haulier himself has had no return. Our insurance went up by 50k due to drivers not giving a f**k but they don’t see that. To many out there excepting rates at 2010 prices. Jobs like this for while yet

why is it drivers fault insurance has gone up ? It’s gone up for everyone not just you

really the amount of cars t**tted isnt nothing to do with it then. All on camera and down to driver error. So no mate it down to drivers not giving a f**k

[LUFenders]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

I’ve 25 he can buy. He’s welcome to the lot. The rates haven’t dropped they have stayed the same and everything else has gone up in the last good few years except rates. Wages have though well ours have. Yet the haulier himself has had no return. Our insurance went up by 50k due to drivers not giving a f**k but they don’t see that. To many out there excepting rates at 2010 prices. Jobs like this for while yet

as you know mate I only have the one, and in all honesty I am getting a better wage at the moment doing DCPC training and just taking the truck out when that's quiet, more for something to do than earn a wage.
How long it takes for the bubble to burst only time will tell, it's a question of who can hold on at the current rates and rising costs.

[Frostyz]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

I’ve 25 he can buy. He’s welcome to the lot. The rates haven’t dropped they have stayed the same and everything else has gone up in the last good few years except rates. Wages have though well ours have. Yet the haulier himself has had no return. Our insurance went up by 50k due to drivers not giving a f**k but they don’t see that. To many out there excepting rates at 2010 prices. Jobs like this for while yet

absolutely bob on mate but these hero’s don’t understand any off that think we all make millions a week per lorry

[kiermo]

Buy your own truck see how you get on

I’ve 25 he can buy. He’s welcome to the lot. The rates haven’t dropped they have stayed the same and everything else has gone up in the last good few years except rates. Wages have though well ours have. Yet the haulier himself has had no return. Our insurance went up by 50k due to drivers not giving a f**k but they don’t see that. To many out there excepting rates at 2010 prices. Jobs like this for while yet

coaches are just as f**ked and they expect us to pay them top dollar aswell!

[Davidotel]

I would rather drive a lorry for £12ph than stack shelves. I'm on my own music on and no people around me.
People bang on its a professional job bla bla bla, it takes 4 days to get your license and people expect doctors wages. It's just driving and follow taco rules it's not rocket science. We would all love more money but it is what it is. drive it for that money or don't and go stack shelves don't know why there is so many people crying about it. 90% of driving jobs are seriously easy and easy money

[Mannly-maxii]

I would rather drive a lorry for £12ph than stack shelves. I'm on my own music on and no people around me.
People bang on its a professional job bla bla bla, it takes 4 days to get your license and people expect doctors wages. It's just driving and follow taco rules it's not rocket science. We would all love more money but it is what it is. drive it for that money or don't and go stack shelves don't know why there is so many people crying about it. 90% of driving jobs are seriously easy and easy money

you driving for £ 12 per hour is the problem!! Anyone can drive forward. It's the responsibility and knowledge that needs to be paid for! My Daughter works for CO OP, she's on nearly £15 an hour.

[Davidotel]

I would rather drive a lorry for £12ph than stack shelves. I'm on my own music on and no people around me.
People bang on its a professional job bla bla bla, it takes 4 days to get your license and people expect doctors wages. It's just driving and follow taco rules it's not rocket science. We would all love more money but it is what it is. drive it for that money or don't and go stack shelves don't know why there is so many people crying about it. 90% of driving jobs are seriously easy and easy money

you driving for £ 12 per hour is the problem!! Anyone can drive forward. It's the responsibility and knowledge that needs to be paid for! My Daughter works for CO OP, she's on nearly £15 an hour.

I'm not I get paid a lot more but my comment says I would rather drive for £12ph than stack shelves

[lenazy2005]

I would rather drive a lorry for £12ph than stack shelves. I'm on my own music on and no people around me.
People bang on its a professional job bla bla bla, it takes 4 days to get your license and people expect doctors wages. It's just driving and follow taco rules it's not rocket science. We would all love more money but it is what it is. drive it for that money or don't and go stack shelves don't know why there is so many people crying about it. 90% of driving jobs are seriously easy and easy money

Are you aware that one mistake and you can potentially kill multiple people on the road right? It's not rocket science but it's a Mentally demanding job that should be Paid well. Does not matter how long it takes to get the pass on the test. It's the 15 hours of unbroken Attention on the road is what you should be paid for.

[Davidotel]

I would rather drive a lorry for £12ph than stack shelves. I'm on my own music on and no people around me.
People bang on its a professional job bla bla bla, it takes 4 days to get your license and people expect doctors wages. It's just driving and follow taco rules it's not rocket science. We would all love more money but it is what it is. drive it for that money or don't and go stack shelves don't know why there is so many people crying about it. 90% of driving jobs are seriously easy and easy money

Are you aware that one mistake and you can potentially kill multiple people on the road right? It's not rocket science but it's a Mentally demanding job that should be Paid well. Does not matter how long it takes to get the pass on the test. It's the 15 hours of unbroken Attention on the road is what you should be paid for.

no obviously not aware of that only drove them for over 10years
16 hours training and people expect £20ph not going to happen it most places
Most hgv jobs are £12-14per hour. Deal with it or go stack shelves.
And if eveyone was paid £20ph + we would all be Paying for it because the cost of everything would sky rocket then people would have somthing to moan about wouldn't they
Hgv driving it's an easy job with long hours deal with it or leave simple as that

[prinzer]

I would rather drive a lorry for £12ph than stack shelves. I'm on my own music on and no people around me.
People bang on its a professional job bla bla bla, it takes 4 days to get your license and people expect doctors wages. It's just driving and follow taco rules it's not rocket science. We would all love more money but it is what it is. drive it for that money or don't and go stack shelves don't know why there is so many people crying about it. 90% of driving jobs are seriously easy and easy money

Are you aware that one mistake and you can potentially kill multiple people on the road right? It's not rocket science but it's a Mentally demanding job that should be Paid well. Does not matter how long it takes to get the pass on the test. It's the 15 hours of unbroken Attention on the road is what you should be paid for.

no obviously not aware of that only drove them for over 10years
16 hours training and people expect £20ph not going to happen it most places
Most hgv jobs are £12-14per hour. Deal with it or go stack shelves.
And if eveyone was paid £20ph + we would all be Paying for it because the cost of everything would sky rocket then people would have somthing to moan about wouldn't they
Hgv driving it's an easy job with long hours deal with it or leave simple as that

hgv class 1 jobs are not 12quid an hour , your talking rubbish

[Davidotel]

Are you aware that one mistake and you can potentially kill multiple people on the road right? It's not rocket science but it's a Mentally demanding job that should be Paid well. Does not matter how long it takes to get the pass on the test. It's the 15 hours of unbroken Attention on the road is what you should be paid for.

no obviously not aware of that only drove them for over 10years
16 hours training and people expect £20ph not going to happen it most places
Most hgv jobs are £12-14per hour. Deal with it or go stack shelves.
And if eveyone was paid £20ph + we would all be Paying for it because the cost of everything would sky rocket then people would have somthing to moan about wouldn't they
Hgv driving it's an easy job with long hours deal with it or leave simple as that

hgv class 1 jobs are not 12quid an hour , your talking rubbish

£12-14 explains it all Really can't even read properly also I say most
I didn't say all hgv jobs are £12ph did I.
Anyway I'm not the one crying about wages, so go stack shelves get out of the industry

[Holmessf]

We should stike like the nhs did
Can you imagine the state of the country if none of us turned a wheel for a fortnight

[Jrba]

We should stike like the nhs did
Can you imagine the state of the country if none of us turned a wheel for a fortnight

The NHS are employed by the government, we're not.

[jose_much]

£32000 years, driving 7.5 t and all nights at home.
Some days 9 hours but Normal days around 7 hours day....

[Lindshair]

What bills do you have? That's a decent wage for lots of people. Obviously you need regular work to get the bills paid.

[mmotoon]

Go buy your own truck you can pay yourself as much as you want then
One of the reasons so many companies are shutting is due to the wages
Everyone wants stuff as cheap as possible but then wants to biggest wages it’s all down to greed

[danky.Step]

Go buy your own truck you can pay yourself as much as you want then
One of the reasons so many companies are shutting is due to the wages
Everyone wants stuff as cheap as possible but then wants to biggest wages it’s all down to greed

completely agree, I put a similar a comment on a forum & got a reply of ' I can't believe any company has gone under due to paying to much money '

[mmotoon]

Go buy your own truck you can pay yourself as much as you want then
One of the reasons so many companies are shutting is due to the wages
Everyone wants stuff as cheap as possible but then wants to biggest wages it’s all down to greed

completely agree, I put a similar a comment on a forum & got a reply of ' I can't believe any company has gone under due to paying to much money '

it’s one of the biggest things you pay out after fuel

[danky.Step]

Go buy your own truck you can pay yourself as much as you want then
One of the reasons so many companies are shutting is due to the wages
Everyone wants stuff as cheap as possible but then wants to biggest wages it’s all down to greed

completely agree, I put a similar a comment on a forum & got a reply of ' I can't believe any company has gone under due to paying to much money '

it’s one of the biggest things you pay out after fuel

yeah I know me & a mate of mine said about this when everyone started paying the big money after the hype we both it said it's not sustainable & it's been proved it's not the only reason why companies go under but definitely 1 of them

[rob_volvo]

Go buy your own truck you can pay yourself as much as you want then
One of the reasons so many companies are shutting is due to the wages
Everyone wants stuff as cheap as possible but then wants to biggest wages it’s all down to greed

couldn’t agree more…he best go look for them drivers I hear about on a grand a week. I won’t be paying that next year…drivers aren’t worth f…all these days with their can’t do attitude and lack of experience.
Disgraceful driving I see everyday.
As i being saying to moaning drivers for 2 decades. Don’t like job, move or leave.

[PemPenny]

Then stop demanding, tv, microwave, chillers, tooters, lights, fancy curtains, oh and an 8 hr day....put your names on the doors, see how much it costs to stay on the yard.... tails wagging the dog.....

[Darrenetnz]

Too many drivers now after the government saying there was a shortage... all bull no driver shortage and now new drivers can't get jobs as companies want 2 years experience... save your money and spend it on something that will reward you... this industry been f**ked for years.. and with no regulator or worthy Union on wages or Conditions the agencies and certain companies will do what they like.

[ritcheDravon]

Too many drivers now after the government saying there was a shortage... all bull no driver shortage and now new drivers can't get jobs as companies want 2 years experience... save your money and spend it on something that will reward you... this industry been f**ked for years.. and with no regulator or worthy Union on wages or Conditions the agencies and certain companies will do what they like.

to be honest when I did my test 37yrs ago most companies still required 2-5yrs experience because of their insurance company required it.

[OTTERGy]

Yes this is true but you don't get many 15hr n 13hr shelf stacking. It's the hours that make driving a good wage always has done. It's a way of life

[Kixrk]

Yes this is true but you don't get many 15hr n 13hr shelf stacking. It's the hours that make driving a good wage always has done. It's a way of life

Correct mate you get fed up of these idiots advertising they can get more at McDonalds. Wages seem very fair now