Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
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Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but a little apprehensive about the last 5 minutes of each delivery. I’ll be delivering to RDCs so postcodes generally give you a rough location only. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Do they not supply a route map?
Check the Postcode then research it on Google Maps.
Check the Postcode then research it on Google Maps.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I’m very new so I’m not sure mate. I only know they have very up to date sat navs. I’ll download Google maps. Cheers for the adviceMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:14 am Do they not supply a route map?
Check the Postcode then research it on Google Maps.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
then download Road Lords, and put your truck details in, great app.Highfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:14 amI’m very new so I’m not sure mate. I only know they have very up to date sat navs. I’ll download Google maps. Cheers for the adviceMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:14 am Do they not supply a route map?
Check the Postcode then research it on Google Maps.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I tried that on my apple phone but apparently I can’t on this phoneMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 amthen download Road Lords, and put your truck details in, great app.Highfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:14 amI’m very new so I’m not sure mate. I only know they have very up to date sat navs. I’ll download Google maps. Cheers for the adviceMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:14 am Do they not supply a route map?
Check the Postcode then research it on Google Maps.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
bin the i-sh*teHighfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 amI tried that on my apple phone but apparently I can’t on this phoneMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 amthen download Road Lords, and put your truck details in, great app.Highfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:14 am
I’m very new so I’m not sure mate. I only know they have very up to date sat navs. I’ll download Google maps. Cheers for the advice
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
ha, fair enoughMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 ambin the i-sh*teHighfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 amI tried that on my apple phone but apparently I can’t on this phoneMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 am
then download Road Lords, and put your truck details in, great app.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
do they give you a sat nav. They should preloaded your destination points too.Highfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:16 amha, fair enoughMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 ambin the i-sh*teHighfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:15 am
I tried that on my apple phone but apparently I can’t on this phone
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
sat nav is part of the truck. Volvo under 3 years old mateMcColympic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:16 amdo they give you a sat nav. They should preloaded your destination points too.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Post codes work fine in my Sat nav & get me where I'm going 99% of the time
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Google the company, look at street map for entrance
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Google maps and revise where your going... satellite mode
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Google the name, using satellite and street view to work out where the entrance is. If it's RDCs, it should be dead easy.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I'm in similar situation, just started new job. All I can say - take your time, and don't be afraid to ask questions, or ask for help. Have a look on Google maps before setting off (satellite view), just to get some sort of idea what to expect when you get there. Good luck
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
thanksmaoricMac wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:20 am I'm in similar situation, just started new job. All I can say - take your time, and don't be afraid to ask questions, or ask for help. Have a look on Google maps before setting off (satellite view), just to get some sort of idea what to expect when you get there. Good luck
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
You could use Google maps to find the entrance put a pin on it and enter the coordinates in your truck sat nav if it’s possible
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Have a look on Google maps and street view once you have the postcodes, that way you can familiarize yourself with what’s in the area/streets etc. so you know if you’re in the right place. Don’t be scared to ask other drivers for advice especially if they’ve been there before… Previous knowledge is invaluable. Relax while you’re on the road… and don’t forget to turn the radio down so you can see better
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
thanks mateF_823Zonked wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:22 am Have a look on Google maps and street view once you have the postcodes, that way you can familiarize yourself with what’s in the area/streets etc. so you know if you’re in the right place. Don’t be scared to ask other drivers for advice especially if they’ve been there before… Previous knowledge is invaluable. Relax while you’re on the road… and don’t forget to turn the radio down so you can see better
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Google satellite image or Google earth or google street view are great for finding things
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
If I'm going to somewhere for the first time I put the postcode in the sat nav and on Google maps and I use Google maps to check where the entrance is the match it up on the sat nav.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Most of them these days are that big you'll see it when your approaching them...Good luck
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
that’s true mate. I’ve been to maybe 15 on my training it I don’t wanna look like a d**k on my first day going to one I don’t knowburCampy71 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:32 am Most of them these days are that big you'll see it when your approaching them...Good luck
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Exactly what Steve lamb says look for entrance pin it and directions it will take you straight to gate
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
In regards to postcodes here’s what I do, I find the RDC on google then I click on the map and it opens up via google maps, then I pin point the entrance of the RDC and that brings up a screen you can drag up and gives specific co ordinates which you can then put in your HGV sat nav and it’ll take you straight to the entrance. (I’ll post pics showing you step by step)
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
photocopied that mate, cheersspew671 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:36 am In regards to postcodes here’s what I do, I find the RDC on google then I click on the map and it opens up via google maps, then I pin point the entrance of the RDC and that brings up a screen you can drag up and gives specific co ordinates which you can then put in your HGV sat nav and it’ll take you straight to the entrance. (I’ll post pics showing you step by step)
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
No worries, take your time, if in doubt get out and don’t rush, the first few weeks I used to find a safe spot out of the way of drivers /shunters where I could get my straps off and compose myself with not feeling rushed, as time goes on it’ll become second nature.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
What is it about the last 5 minutes of the delivery that concerns you specifically?
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
that’s my hope mate as during my training I drove all over the country and I absolutely loved it.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Google map the address and find where the main gate is from there...
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
If you got a hgv satnav that connects to your phone by Bluetooth for traffic download what three words to your phone, put in where you want to go ie companies name or postcode, you can view location satellite and pinpoint entrance for instance and send that to you satnav, fantastic app
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
If you do Aldi Cardiff don't follow satnav, go via A48/A4232.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Glad to help mate.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Avoid them all, they don't deserve workers visiting them.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
On my second month I had to do a pickup at an RDC and I looked on Google maps to get my approach and gate only to find the one entrance isn’t used on a night but I was already at the barrier turns out the approach and roads are used by other trucks for sleeping in and I had to do a blindside three point turn into a side road with trucks everywhere
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
If a satnav isn't showing anything at all when you put in a postcode, check the company's website. It may tell you to use a different postcode. That's the case with Newcold Wakefield as I recall.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Get a truck satnav, Garmin or TomTom to get you near destination then use Google maps for the last bit. Most RDCs will be on Google maps. More accurate than postcodes.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Don't ever fret about pulling in to the wrong place. It happens all the time and you'll always be pointed in the right direction.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I've done it mate. Sh*tting my pants. Turns out there's nothing to worry about. I can't stress enough that it's normal...
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
again thanks mate, now I can’t wait until MondayGubbins wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:54 amI've done it mate. Sh*tting my pants. Turns out there's nothing to worry about. I can't stress enough that it's normal...
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I started a job 3 months ago that I had absolutely no clue about. All dock to cold store work, reefers and containers. Never done it. Within a week it was second nature. Scary as f**k to start with. I'd happily teach others now. You'll smash it broHighfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:55 amagain thanks mate, now I can’t wait until Monday
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
great to hear sir, thanks mateGubbins wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:55 amI started a job 3 months ago that I had absolutely no clue about. All dock to cold store work, reefers and containers. Never done it. Within a week it was second nature. Scary as f**k to start with. I'd happily teach others now. You'll smash it bro
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Take your time and if need help there will always be someone to help. The more times go into each rdc gets easier and will slowly find safe shortcuts to them
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
If it’s a new site when get near try to look out where others are going/coming from
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Thanks mate, I certainly realize now that there’s plenty of help and advice out there now thanks to you great colleaguessacapuntas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 am If it’s a new site when get near try to look out where others are going/coming from
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
No worries but one recommendation is don’t p the shunters offHighfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 amThanks mate, I certainly realize now that there’s plenty of help and advice out there now thanks to you great colleaguessacapuntas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 am If it’s a new site when get near try to look out where others are going/coming from
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
ha, yes. I think I already realize thatsacapuntas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:57 amNo worries but one recommendation is don’t p the shunters offHighfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 amThanks mate, I certainly realize now that there’s plenty of help and advice out there now thanks to you great colleaguessacapuntas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 am If it’s a new site when get near try to look out where others are going/coming from
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Use GPS coordinates, garmin & Tom Tom u can defo input, go on Google maps satellite view, fi d the entrance and drop a pin where u need to be, the coordinates that come up in search bar can go straight into a Tom Tom, press search, whole map then Longitude & Latitude, input these exactly as they are in search bar
For garmin u do the same drop pin
Save to starred places, that gives u the North/ west coordinates ,to input on garmin, categories, then scroll down to coordinates,
Complete game changer, or drop a pin on Google maps and run on that last 2 minutes to find out where u need to be, excellent for getting in behind retail pks, service yards etc
Good luck
For garmin u do the same drop pin
Save to starred places, that gives u the North/ west coordinates ,to input on garmin, categories, then scroll down to coordinates,
Complete game changer, or drop a pin on Google maps and run on that last 2 minutes to find out where u need to be, excellent for getting in behind retail pks, service yards etc
Good luck
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Always check that the postcode matches the address. Google maps satellite pictures can help you there. We’ve all probably been sent to the Head Office rather than the correct delivery point. Don’t risk going somewhere you’re not sure you can get back out of. If it all goes wrong you’ll find yourself on your own.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I'd love it if companies started using what3words to give exact gate location they want delivery to arrive at.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I tend to Google a place then go on Google earth to actually see the RDC you're going to x
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
The last five minutes of any delivery to RDC's take about 3 hours.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
If your just going to RDC’s I wouldn’t worry too much, they’re that big you’ll see them from miles away lol but if you do struggle just have a scout on Google maps round the postcode they’ve given
You’ll love it if you ever get a building site on the other hand, postcodes are never right
Good luck I’m sure you’ll be reyt
You’ll love it if you ever get a building site on the other hand, postcodes are never right
Good luck I’m sure you’ll be reyt
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
thanks, much appreciatedLukBreeze wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:06 pm If your just going to RDC’s I wouldn’t worry too much, they’re that big you’ll see them from miles away lol but if you do struggle just have a scout on Google maps round the postcode they’ve given
You’ll love it if you ever get a building site on the other hand, postcodes are never right
Good luck I’m sure you’ll be reyt
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
happy to help pal any timeHighfalutin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:06 pmthanks, much appreciatedLukBreeze wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:06 pm If your just going to RDC’s I wouldn’t worry too much, they’re that big you’ll see them from miles away lol but if you do struggle just have a scout on Google maps round the postcode they’ve given
You’ll love it if you ever get a building site on the other hand, postcodes are never right
Good luck I’m sure you’ll be reyt
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Find the exact entry point on Google maps, drop a pin on it, then copy the longitude / latitude in to your satnav
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Search before setting off, Google images can be a fantastic help..
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Look around as you get near, sometimes you can see the building or a sign. I check on Google maps so I know what the building looks like.
Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
I use truck sat nav to get me to the post code then Google to get me to the actual place if I don’t know where I’m going.
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Re: Hi all. I’m having my first solo day on Monday after completing my training period. I’m confident in my driving but
Or just use a map book then ask a postman when you get close the good old days
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