do u not expect these things from where u work?
As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
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no I don't but I am old school am not used to working like that but don't condone u for trying things are different now .I wish u good luck with it, tough when u first start out u used to have to work hard to prove yourself to get anything.im driving in Canada at moment things are bit different here to good luck to u sir pic of my truck doin frac sand in northern Canada. lived here 10yrs from uk
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love itAinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pmno I don't but I am old school am not used to working like that but don't condone u for trying things are different now .I wish u good luck with it, tough when u first start out u used to have to work hard to prove yourself to get anything.im driving in Canada at moment things are bit different here to good luck to u sir pic of my truck doin frac sand in northern Canada. lived here 10yrs from uk
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yeh different path but shows what's possible trucking has huge possibilities for lifestyle and life changes, always push to do different things however weird lol anything possible ok again good luck to youGazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pmlove itAinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pmno I don't but I am old school am not used to working like that but don't condone u for trying things are different now .I wish u good luck with it, tough when u first start out u used to have to work hard to prove yourself to get anything.im driving in Canada at moment things are bit different here to good luck to u sir pic of my truck doin frac sand in northern Canada. lived here 10yrs from uk
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thanksAinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:14 pmyeh different path but shows what's possible trucking has huge possibilities for lifestyle and life changes, always push to do different things however weird lol anything possible ok again good luck to youGazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pmlove itAinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pm
no I don't but I am old school am not used to working like that but don't condone u for trying things are different now .I wish u good luck with it, tough when u first start out u used to have to work hard to prove yourself to get anything.im driving in Canada at moment things are bit different here to good luck to u sir pic of my truck doin frac sand in northern Canada. lived here 10yrs from uk
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Things have moved on, that’s what everyone seems to forget. Yes years ago we were expected to work long long hrs etc, I also spent time over in Canada, the way they work there now is how we did 30 years ago.AinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:14 pmyeh different path but shows what's possible trucking has huge possibilities for lifestyle and life changes, always push to do different things however weird lol anything possible ok again good luck to youGazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pmlove itAinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pm
no I don't but I am old school am not used to working like that but don't condone u for trying things are different now .I wish u good luck with it, tough when u first start out u used to have to work hard to prove yourself to get anything.im driving in Canada at moment things are bit different here to good luck to u sir pic of my truck doin frac sand in northern Canada. lived here 10yrs from uk
It’s definitely a lifestyle choice there it doesn’t have to be here now.
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Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
Looks like an ex watt and Stewart Pete.AinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:14 pmyeh different path but shows what's possible trucking has huge possibilities for lifestyle and life changes, always push to do different things however weird lol anything possible ok again good luck to youGazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pmlove itAinMoff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:13 pm
no I don't but I am old school am not used to working like that but don't condone u for trying things are different now .I wish u good luck with it, tough when u first start out u used to have to work hard to prove yourself to get anything.im driving in Canada at moment things are bit different here to good luck to u sir pic of my truck doin frac sand in northern Canada. lived here 10yrs from uk
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
yes and with changes in how we work it's a good thing, drivers will live longer and be more healthy and have better lives with there families things are a lot different now and for the better, however I'm glad I did and experienced what I did, as I come to the end of my driving careerGazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:14 pmthanks
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yes looks like it but it's had a quiet life guy before me did boxes with it is from Manitoba. I'm in Alberta. just had similar paint scheme goes ok pulling super b doin frac sand 63500kg got 510 paccar engine goes ok lolbriRazu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:16 pmLooks like an ex watt and Stewart Pete.
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like yours plenty of roombriRazu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:16 pmLooks like an ex watt and Stewart Pete.
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Absolutely not much to ask, stick to your guns mate.
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Mate I’m on £16:10 4on 4 off trunking it’s the best.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:19 pmthanks I appreciate ur comment, shame there isn’t a idiot filter on group for some people
Those who laugh are plain and simple stupid.
I get 25 days off, book 4 days and get 12 off, work out how many weeks you get off.
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sounds reasonable that does, nice onebriRazu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:19 pmMate I’m on £16:10 4on 4 off trunking it’s the best.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:19 pmthanks I appreciate ur comment, shame there isn’t a idiot filter on group for some people
Those who laugh are plain and simple stupid.
I get 25 days off, book 4 days and get 12 off, work out how many weeks you get off.
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
My advice mate is don’t become a slave to the job, life’s for living.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:20 pmsounds reasonable that does, nice onebriRazu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:19 pmMate I’m on £16:10 4on 4 off trunking it’s the best.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:19 pm
thanks I appreciate ur comment, shame there isn’t a idiot filter on group for some people
Those who laugh are plain and simple stupid.
I get 25 days off, book 4 days and get 12 off, work out how many weeks you get off.
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that’s why I thought be on the road, 3 days off sounds like heaven, paid holidays sounds like bliss, and I love driving anything and everything I’ve triedbriRazu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:20 pmMy advice mate is don’t become a slave to the job, life’s for living.
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No he is at Dowse.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:21 pmthat’s why I thought be on the road, 3 days off sounds like heaven, paid holidays sounds like bliss, and I love driving anything and everything I’ve tried
I work for AO
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I rang dowse, offered to do some days work experience for free, just to see how they operate and try to make contacts, get my foot in the door as they are local, I got a blunt “call bk in 6mths”briRazu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:22 pmNo he is at Dowse.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:21 pmthat’s why I thought be on the road, 3 days off sounds like heaven, paid holidays sounds like bliss, and I love driving anything and everything I’ve tried
I work for AO
Not sure if it was the same guy on the phone.. both were very negative towards new starters tho I found
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
Think you’ve dodged a bullet there mate.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:23 pmI rang dowse, offered to do some days work experience for free, just to see how they operate and try to make contacts, get my foot in the door as they are local, I got a blunt “call bk in 6mths”briRazu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:22 pmNo he is at Dowse.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:21 pm
that’s why I thought be on the road, 3 days off sounds like heaven, paid holidays sounds like bliss, and I love driving anything and everything I’ve tried
I work for AO
Not sure if it was the same guy on the phone.. both were very negative towards new starters tho I found
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
I was talked into doing my C+E after 24 years of driving C......it's growing on me now but I wasn't keen at first tbh, but now it's not so bad. I'm lucky to have a dream job it's taken me this long to find.....nights, no contact with anyone at all once I leave the yard, fixed wage job and finish 9:30pm till 4:30 am ish. Stick to your guns and keep looking for the job YOU want. You'll find it.
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thanks, appreciate thatnigmmerex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:25 pm I was talked into doing my C+E after 24 years of driving C......it's growing on me now but I wasn't keen at first tbh, but now it's not so bad. I'm lucky to have a dream job it's taken me this long to find.....nights, no contact with anyone at all once I leave the yard, fixed wage job and finish 9:30pm till 4:30 am ish. Stick to your guns and keep looking for the job YOU want. You'll find it.
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
it might be a case of taking the "least bad" job while you wait, but never be scared to change jobs. You don't get anything for loyalty or long service from 99.9% of bosses. You're in it for you at the end of the day, not them.Gazardille24 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:25 pmthanks, appreciate thatnigmmerex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:25 pm I was talked into doing my C+E after 24 years of driving C......it's growing on me now but I wasn't keen at first tbh, but now it's not so bad. I'm lucky to have a dream job it's taken me this long to find.....nights, no contact with anyone at all once I leave the yard, fixed wage job and finish 9:30pm till 4:30 am ish. Stick to your guns and keep looking for the job YOU want. You'll find it.
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
Yes your punching way above your weight
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
Supermarkets will give you close to what you are looking for. I think culina group offer both shifts and most mentioned. Where most decent companies used to want two years experience, most offer new licence holders a chance.
All the best with your future career.
All the best with your future career.
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thankyou appreciate that, nice to see a sensible reply palChrWisdom wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:28 pm Supermarkets will give you close to what you are looking for. I think culina group offer both shifts and most mentioned. Where most decent companies used to want two years experience, most offer new licence holders a chance.
All the best with your future career.
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
My dad was on a train going to London, and near him was a respectable man, my dad asked him could he tell him what is the cheapest thing on that truck they were passing on the M1, no said the guy, my dad it's the driver. Good luck in finding a firm that respects driver for the job they do, there most all owned by multinational companies your just a number that is on your vehicle.
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Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
yes I'm still alive my first job was to northern Ireland / things have changed. Find someone to talk to about company!
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
If you live anywhere Louth, try menzies (used to be Bibby) am on 4 on 4 off on nights, best shift, easy work, and over the wage that you are looking at.
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I work out of Milton Keynes, you’ll get uniform, training, and since Menzies took Bibby’s over, the fleet is changing to 21 plate MANs, Hope this helps.
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Great response .ovillog18 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:34 pmI work out of Milton Keynes, you’ll get uniform, training, and since Menzies took Bibby’s over, the fleet is changing to 21 plate MANs, Hope this helps.
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Thankyou for all the positive comments and advise guys, all is appreciated
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
You want the world, don't forget your carrier bag and bog roll
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Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
Sorry no jobs going at our place.
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I'm on £16.80 per hour trunking job and knock guaranteed 60 hours never do more than that average 55 suits me weekends my own
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Normal if you stay away from the autchwitz firms number uniform and worked to death
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Other than £14 an hour. RDS Transport offer everything else
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Few months back now I was on £18ph on pallet work as they were desperate then I realized why I kept at it until I couldn't cope with the poor management and the fact wanted u do it quickly but maintain a overall 95% driving score.
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Well, I am a new pass and on my 3rd job, it seems I ticked almost all your boxes apart from paid breaks and parking fines, as the company pays for your parking. Yes, there will be a job like that, it just not might be your first one. Maybe without the experience that I gained in the last few months, I would have failed my assessment with this company! Best of luck and enjoy it!
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Best shift pattern imo 4/4 my kids are grown up now and I actually prefer to work weekends
You only work half of the year and it's a great work/life balance
You only work half of the year and it's a great work/life balance
Re: As a new class 1, who has gone thru hoops to get a license to be responsible for 44t on the road. Is it reasonable
Depends what type of work and where in the country your based.
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Sounds like Bibby's, sorry, Menzies, except for the last bit. Definitely not treated like a human, pmsl
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Poundland, culina & hermes all Currently take on new pass drivers after a assessment both written & driving. I only had my artic liscence 2 weeks & no driving at all, up to assessment at Poundland Harlow, passed it on the day & got offered a job.2 weeks training on artics, trailers Inc rear steers, doubble deckers,45 ft &33 ft short trailers, paperwork, manual handling everything, uniform paid 4 weekly so 13 payments a year max 2 X drops a day...no one chasing you or calling you. For me now ive done 6 months here at Harlow no need to look elsewhere it's 8 min from hone £16 pH plus 50 p pH infringement bonus..good enough for me so well reccomended....just starting out on the journey but previously done 25 years on rigids...from me
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In my area, plenty of places offering that
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Haulage is not worth doing any more
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