Hi all got my class 1 booked for next month. I've been looking at jobs online and a lot of them are up to 12 hour

[Zaky117]

Hi all got my class 1 booked for next month. I've been looking at jobs online and a lot of them are up to 12 hour shifts. How would that work when the limit is only 10 hrs. twice a week and 9 the other days. Also with the 90 hours fortnightly limit? Or is that just the driving time limit, i.e. I could spend a hour or 2 doing other work? Thanks people

[Jackon]

That is driving limit. You could be working 15 hour days

[Zaky117]

That is driving limit. You could be working 15 hour days

oh OK so I could max my driving hours out and then make the rest up doing other work? If needed

[Danner]

That is driving limit. You could be working 15 hour days

oh OK so I could max my driving hours out and then make the rest up doing other work? If needed

i'm class 1, in a 15 hour shift id cover my 9 hours driving and then obviously when i'm not driving im undoing curtains, strapping etc so thats towards my working time

[Liamor]

Its possible to do maybe 4 hours driving on a 12 hour shift, depends on the type of job, just remember your breaks though as they can be easily missed especially if you're new to the job

[Zaky117]

That is driving limit. You could be working 15 hour days

oh OK so I could max my driving hours out and then make the rest up doing other work? If needed

i'm class 1, in a 15 hour shift id cover my 9 hours driving and then obviously when i'm not driving im undoing curtains, strapping etc so thats towards my working time

yeah cheers bud that makes sense. I thought it was right just wanted to make sure. I'm hoping to not have to do 15 hrs haha but it's paid for so I don't mind.

[Danner]

oh OK so I could max my driving hours out and then make the rest up doing other work? If needed

i'm class 1, in a 15 hour shift id cover my 9 hours driving and then obviously when i'm not driving im undoing curtains, strapping etc so thats towards my working time

yeah cheers bud that makes sense. I thought it was right just wanted to make sure. I'm hoping to not have to do 15 hrs haha but it's paid for so I don't mind.

class 2, unless youre tramping, its not too common to get 15 and 13hr days, class 1 it is, but this is the industry, long hours

[Zaky117]

Its possible to do maybe 4 hours driving on a 12 hour shift, depends on the type of job, just remember your breaks though as they can be easily missed especially if you're new to the job

yeah I just wasn't sure if the other work counted towards it. Cheers

[Zaky117]

i'm class 1, in a 15 hour shift id cover my 9 hours driving and then obviously when i'm not driving im undoing curtains, strapping etc so thats towards my working time

yeah cheers bud that makes sense. I thought it was right just wanted to make sure. I'm hoping to not have to do 15 hrs haha but it's paid for so I don't mind.

class 2, unless youre tramping, its not too common to get 15 and 13hr days, class 1 it is, but this is the industry, long hours

yeah I'm only 21 so I might aswell get the hours in welst I'm young.

[Danner]

yeah cheers bud that makes sense. I thought it was right just wanted to make sure. I'm hoping to not have to do 15 hrs haha but it's paid for so I don't mind.

class 2, unless youre tramping, its not too common to get 15 and 13hr days, class 1 it is, but this is the industry, long hours

yeah I'm only 21 so I might aswell get the hours in welst I'm young.

theres ol boys doing this job at 70 doing 15 hour shifts, unfortunately, you dont really get to pick and choose, but honestly before you look for a job, get clued up on rules etc

[Zaky117]

That is driving limit. You could be working 15 hour days

I passed my class 2 a few weeks ago and was ment to ask then but was to busy thinking about passing

[Johnny43]

forget the fortnightly driving limit, it's a two weekly driving limit. The 90 hours covers last week, this week and has an effect on next week.

[MarkJo]

Yeah, take 12 hour shifts with a pinch of salt. Many companies regular have 65 to 70 hours if you're doing nights out.

[Jukess]

iv got class1 and dont use it, for that reason… class 2 is a much more mon-fri , 7am-5.30pm kinda role.. If you get your class1 you will find it VERY difficult to find a role with them sort of hours and predictability… I dont make as much money as these class1 boys maxing there hours, but i dont give a s~%t… Be careful my friend, do your research before you sit your class1…

[Johnny43]

iv got class1 and dont use it, for that reason… class 2 is a much more mon-fri , 7am-5.30pm kinda role.. If you get your class1 you will find it VERY difficult to find a role with them sort of hours and predictability… I dont make as much money as these class1 boys maxing there hours, but i dont give a s~%t… Be careful my friend, do your research before you sit your class1…

I don't max my hours, and I spend 95% of my time in Europe.

[Jukess]

iv got class1 and dont use it, for that reason… class 2 is a much more mon-fri , 7am-5.30pm kinda role.. If you get your class1 you will find it VERY difficult to find a role with them sort of hours and predictability… I dont make as much money as these class1 boys maxing there hours, but i dont give a s~%t… Be careful my friend, do your research before you sit your class1…

I don't max my hours, and I spend 95% of my time in Europe.

even worse.. your away from home permanently… All i’m saying is class1 tends to less of steady 7-5 job…

[Johnny43]

iv got class1 and dont use it, for that reason… class 2 is a much more mon-fri , 7am-5.30pm kinda role.. If you get your class1 you will find it VERY difficult to find a role with them sort of hours and predictability… I dont make as much money as these class1 boys maxing there hours, but i dont give a s~%t… Be careful my friend, do your research before you sit your class1…

I don't max my hours, and I spend 95% of my time in Europe.

even worse.. your away from home permanently… All i’m saying is class1 tends to less of steady 7-5 job…

oh it gets worse. Been home since Friday afternoon, not starting until midday tomorrow. Get paid very well, workplace pension is £3,600 a year which the boss pays every penny (nothing comes out of my wages). Whatever I pay out is reimbursed as soon as I'm back in the yard. Oh yes and I love my job.

[Urryatex]

iv got class1 and dont use it, for that reason… class 2 is a much more mon-fri , 7am-5.30pm kinda role.. If you get your class1 you will find it VERY difficult to find a role with them sort of hours and predictability… I dont make as much money as these class1 boys maxing there hours, but i dont give a s~%t… Be careful my friend, do your research before you sit your class1…

100% to this!!
I also have my class 1 but dropped back to rigid. Less money but much more manageable predictable hours (in most cases) as said above, much less stress in my opinion. No unexpected nights out cause you've had some mess ups during your day.
I'm a single mum with nursery runs before/after work.. I couldn't do that and do artic work really. The hours the class 1 guys do seem long and stressful

[Pettson]

Have a look at this for the rules of tacho and WTD

[Kataffer]

That's driving, you're in for a shock, 15 hrs work on a card, that's driving load, unload, drive, and then 9 hours rest, report back that you're fuels been pinched, wait 90 minutes for help, then load refused, because you're late, so another night out, then report that you're fuels been pinched wait 90 minutes for help................

[Jukess]

That's driving, you're in for a shock, 15 hrs work on a card, that's driving load, unload, drive, and then 9 hours rest, report back that you're fuels been pinched, wait 90 minutes for help, then load refused, because you're late, so another night out, then report that you're fuels been pinched wait 90 minutes for help................

listen to this man..

[Allexica]

That's driving, you're in for a shock, 15 hrs work on a card, that's driving load, unload, drive, and then 9 hours rest, report back that you're fuels been pinched, wait 90 minutes for help, then load refused, because you're late, so another night out, then report that you're fuels been pinched wait 90 minutes for help................

that sounds like a crap version of Eat, sleep, rave repeat.

[Jarretto]

Yea I thought much the same when I started my class 2 multidrop job. Only do about 4 hours a day of actual driving in a 12 hour shift.. the time you spend stopped with the engine off just gets switched to "other work" on your tacho and so doesn't count towards your driving time.

[Oflattec]

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[MattBlond]

I do 10hr shifts on my current run. That's 6.5 hrs total driving time, 1.5 hrs loading or tipping,, 45 mins break, away early. Tacho tracks your wheels turning. If I go Newcastle to Mansfield then Google may say 3.5hrs in a truck. When I get there the tacho says 2hrs 45min.

[Stevead]

3 @15hr days a week and 2 at 12.59 hrs is the real world your thinking of driving hours not working hours

[Rogery]

Don't bother

[Zaky117]

Don't bother

I can't wait tbh

[Bukowes]

48 hours per week average. Easy

[Jayresh]

48 hours per week average. Easy

more like 50-60

[Faridor]

Best bet is to not start driving if your not liking the hours already. And if you don't know the rules, go and do some cpc courses

[Zaky117]

Best bet is to not start driving if your not liking the hours already. And if you don't know the rules, go and do some cpc courses

I know most of the things I should know and just wanted to check what I thought was right was actually right and it is

[Kataffer]

I wouldn't say don't bother, just be ready for doing 2 weeks work while your pals are doing one week, they'll think its good money, but you've been up since 4am and stopped at 6pm, in a car park, if you're born to do it you'll enjoy it

[Zaky117]

I wouldn't say don't bother, just be ready for doing 2 weeks work while your pals are doing one week, they'll think its good money, but you've been up since 4am and stopped at 6pm, in a car park, if you're born to do it you'll enjoy it

to be honest I can't wait to start. There's alot of people who say don't do it etc. But since I started the lorry training I've just wanted to get back in one since.

[Davellexi]

Don’t do it especially if you’ve got kids and a missis find a class 2 job that pays your bills and gives you a little spare

[Urryatex]

Don’t do it especially if you’ve got kids and a missis find a class 2 job that pays your bills and gives you a little spare

[JodyAir]

I think there can be alot of negative things said about class 1 work but working for the right company you can get a work to home life balance, it's all about finding what lifestyle suits you and how much you need to earn to keep that lifestyle, no one can say what's right as we are all in different positions, look around and make an informed decision, going for the most money will normally result in horrible hours and shifts but not always.

[Zaky117]

I think there can be alot of negative things said about class 1 work but working for the right company you can get a work to home life balance, it's all about finding what lifestyle suits you and how much you need to earn to keep that lifestyle, no one can say what's right as we are all in different positions, look around and make an informed decision, going for the most money will normally result in horrible hours and shifts but not always.

I think as long as I can have a few hours a evening and the weekend with my family I don't mind a few longer shifts. I think if you want the good money you have to be prepared to work for it. I have seen a fair few jobs going which isn't them long 12 to 15 hr shifts. There's a lot of local class 1 job.

[JodyAir]

I think there can be alot of negative things said about class 1 work but working for the right company you can get a work to home life balance, it's all about finding what lifestyle suits you and how much you need to earn to keep that lifestyle, no one can say what's right as we are all in different positions, look around and make an informed decision, going for the most money will normally result in horrible hours and shifts but not always.

I think as long as I can have a few hours a evening and the weekend with my family I don't mind a few longer shifts. I think if you want the good money you have to be prepared to work for it. I have seen a fair few jobs going which isn't them long 12 to 15 hr shifts. There's a lot of local class 1 job.

if you can get that then good on ya, hope it works out for you.

[Robberg]

Have you not done your CPC

[Zaky117]

Have you not done your CPC

its the 5th July. It was first booked In April but couldn't make it so had to rebook it.

[Robberg]

Have you not done your CPC

its the 5th July. It was first booked In April but couldn't make it so had to rebook it.

the CPC will give you every detail about hours and rules so you can be safe

[Robberg]

Have you not done your CPC

its the 5th July. It was first booked In April but couldn't make it so had to rebook it.

good luck with it

[Zaky117]

Have you not done your CPC

its the 5th July. It was first booked In April but couldn't make it so had to rebook it.

good luck with it

cheers bud

[Paullus]

12-15h working day is average, its your driving time you are referring to. Don't panic you will get to know it all. Best read up about it there is some great info out there

[DiDarius]

New pass here about two months in and I average about 55-60 hours a week. Tbh I don’t really count as I love what I do

[KatHero]

New pass here about two months in and I average about 55-60 hours a week. Tbh I don’t really count as I love what I do

I did about 2 months in, give it a few more

[Vasymp]

Be on high alert when you hear the phase, "I've got a quick run for you - 6 hours max!"
I guarantee you're in for a 15 and a night out and that'll be on the day you've ask for an early finish!

[Zaky117]

Be on high alert when you hear the phase, "I've got a quick run for you - 6 hours max!"
I guarantee you're in for a 15 and a night out and that'll be on the day you've ask for an early finish!

haha I'm going to try and land a job with shorter hours to start with. Maybe a fixed routine type thing. Fingers crossed. I'll remember your heads up when I say yeah I'll do it

[Vasymp]

Be on high alert when you hear the phase, "I've got a quick run for you - 6 hours max!"
I guarantee you're in for a 15 and a night out and that'll be on the day you've ask for an early finish!

haha I'm going to try and land a job with shorter hours to start with. Maybe a fixed routine type thing. Fingers crossed. I'll remember your heads up when I say yeah I'll do it

I promise you this will happen and when it does, you can't smile, grab your night out gear and say, "yeah, no problem!"

[Tommac]

Be on high alert when you hear the phase, "I've got a quick run for you - 6 hours max!"
I guarantee you're in for a 15 and a night out and that'll be on the day you've ask for an early finish!

Never ever ask for an early finish.

[MilleMo]

Be on high alert when you hear the phase, "I've got a quick run for you - 6 hours max!"
I guarantee you're in for a 15 and a night out and that'll be on the day you've ask for an early finish!

never ask for an "early" and categorically NEVER EVER plan anything after work.

[Urryatex]

I have my class 1 but dropped back to rigid. Less money but much more manageable predictable hours (in most cases) as said above, much less stress in my opinion.
No unexpected nights out cause you've had some mess ups (which probably weren't your fault) during your day.
I'm a single mum with nursery runs before/after work.. I couldn't do that and do artic work really. The hours the class 1 guys do seem long and stressful.
If you've got a young family or Mrs I wouldn't advise class 1/tramping work.

[Zaky117]

I have my class 1 but dropped back to rigid. Less money but much more manageable predictable hours (in most cases) as said above, much less stress in my opinion.
No unexpected nights out cause you've had some mess ups (which probably weren't your fault) during your day.
I'm a single mum with nursery runs before/after work.. I couldn't do that and do artic work really. The hours the class 1 guys do seem long and stressful.
If you've got a young family or Mrs I wouldn't advise class 1/tramping work.

yeah a few people also said that. I think I'll see what's about when I do pass as it will have to fit around family and homelife. The odd couple nights out I don't mind but I wouldn't want to do it everyday.

[Urryatex]

I have my class 1 but dropped back to rigid. Less money but much more manageable predictable hours (in most cases) as said above, much less stress in my opinion.
No unexpected nights out cause you've had some mess ups (which probably weren't your fault) during your day.
I'm a single mum with nursery runs before/after work.. I couldn't do that and do artic work really. The hours the class 1 guys do seem long and stressful.
If you've got a young family or Mrs I wouldn't advise class 1/tramping work.

yeah a few people also said that. I think I'll see what's about when I do pass as it will have to fit around family and homelife. The odd couple nights out I don't mind but I wouldn't want to do it everyday.

yep .... be ready to firmly stand your ground they sure will test you!

[Bloomni50]

Tramping is no life for a family person.

[Davellexi]

Please if you really want to do it know about what your doing it’s like an artist don’t know how a paint brush works

[Barray]

Don't give up your day job.

[Declanis]

Get your CPC updated first numpty.

[Rosando]

Uve mixed up hours driving and wtd bud

[Howletto]

Working hrs max: 3 x 15 a week = 45, plus 3 x 13 a week =39 thats 84 hours a week max. Yeah for sure there are lots of other rules too, driving time, rest time wtd this is only to give you a start of where to look. Good luck

[Tommac]

There are class 1 jobs out there Monday to Friday around 8 hours a day. 8 or 9am starts. Home every night. I know. I've got one. Some days i might only even do 6 hours. But it took me 10 years to find the job. And these jobs are few and far between. Before that, i did plenty of 15 hour days with very early starts and late finishes and all the grief that goes with it.
So i might not earn like a tramper. But I pay my bills and have money to play with.

[Danilss]

I have class 2 and love it job and nock still get paid for the full day you cant beat It I have thought about class one but hard to find one Monday to Friday and home every night

[KatHero]

One day you might work a 15 hour day and only drive for 1

[Emerson]

They all have 2 tachocards

[Alexanno]

They all have 2 tachocards

if he wants to get another tacho card, I know a guy

[Craism21]

In a 12 hour shift you will be doing other work. I do multi dropping for XPO, and can easily work a 13 hour shift, of which I do about 5 - 6 hours driving. The rest of the shift is made up of other work, and breaks.

[Jayresh]

Driving 9 can work up to 60hrs per week so crack on.

[Louroxy]

The answer it's on CPC!
Same as low bridges etc...

[Paullus]

12 hrs lol your getting an eye opener very soon wait till your a 70 HR week then stick another 3 on top to get too and from work then take the missis shopping for 4 hours then a bath then bed at 11 pm lol