I've been in the same career for the last 15+ years and been considering a change for the last year. I'd like to get

[PEOPPOW]

As much chance as anyone else. The best advice I can give is take the plunge and do the training then be persistent knock door ring firms until they give you a break. Agency work though not ideal can be good for getting a break. Could be worth looking at some local agencies as some will pay for training and then have clients who will use you for work once you passed.

[Ellez_Rizy]

As much chance as anyone else. The best advice I can give is take the plunge and do the training then be persistent knock door ring firms until they give you a break. Agency work though not ideal can be good for getting a break. Could be worth looking at some local agencies as some will pay for training and then have clients who will use you for work once you passed.

thank you, agency work would actually work well for me. I'll start looking in to that now!

[PEOPPOW]

As much chance as anyone else. The best advice I can give is take the plunge and do the training then be persistent knock door ring firms until they give you a break. Agency work though not ideal can be good for getting a break. Could be worth looking at some local agencies as some will pay for training and then have clients who will use you for work once you passed.

thank you, agency work would actually work well for me. I'll start looking in to that now!

yeah I've always preferred it to be honest. If you can get a good agency it's brilliant. The one I used to work for never left me without work.

[istendarJR]

Yes definitely. Go for it. Drivers seat adjusts.

[Ja-Champs]

Whereabouts are you?

[Ellez_Rizy]

Whereabouts are you?

mostly based in Surrey but travel a lot so I'm not particularly tied to one location.

[Ja-Champs]

Whereabouts are you?

mostly based in Surrey but travel a lot so I'm not particularly tied to one location.

ah ok, the company I’m with unfortunately are based in Essex by Dartford crossing or Port Talbot in south Wales!!

[hort3leeny]

I left the NHS after 10 years now been in hgv for 1 I am 5ft nothing struggles are real but manageable the job isn’t one you can just walk into you need to really enjoy it the roads are a lovely place plenty of companies take on you just have to show your willing eager m able

[Ellez_Rizy]

I left the NHS after 10 years now been in hgv for 1 I am 5ft nothing struggles are real but manageable the job isn’t one you can just walk into you need to really enjoy it the roads are a lovely place plenty of companies take on you just have to show your willing eager m able

that's great to know! Thank you. I really enjoy driving so it seems like an ideal job for me.

[Charro.Law]

If anything be nice to see more female drivers

[stapy1167]

Personally I would prefer to employ a female driver from what I've seen of the last few years female drivers are more willing to learn have more patience and understanding and don't think that the world owes them a living like most male drivers, so yes go for it we need more good drivers who are interested in the job not just the money, truck driving has never just been about the money

[GRanMetenn]

Personally I would prefer to employ a female driver from what I've seen of the last few years female drivers are more willing to learn have more patience and understanding and don't think that the world owes them a living like most male drivers, so yes go for it we need more good drivers who are interested in the job not just the money, truck driving has never just been about the money

what els mate lol

[montteeBo]

Still at it since 95 and enjoy getting up for work.
It is a bit of a bitter- sweet thing about 'experience required' but there's loads of work doing Class 2 stuff and that's where you'll find a bit of experience. There are firms that take new passes but there is usually a reason why they do.

[montteeBo]

And finally, trunking/container work is usually not as physical, as cage/ pallet work, but I've not come across a job that will let you work too hard without the use of some form of mechanical aid.
Really hope you take the plunge!!!

[Banne_Gico]

Don't bother it's not the job it used to be.im driving a van now same money and a hell of a lot less stress

[dun5Cano]

Don't bother it's not the job it used to be.im driving a van now same money and a hell of a lot less stress

and get more time to spend posting shit on fb

[Banne_Gico]

Don't bother it's not the job it used to be.im driving a van now same money and a hell of a lot less stress

and get more time to spend posting shit on fb

100% there mate

[dun5Cano]

Don't bother it's not the job it used to be.im driving a van now same money and a hell of a lot less stress

and get more time to spend posting shit on fb

100% there mate

I’ve noticed

[EXCELLOV]

It’s become a rat race out there,if I’d known how bad the job would be as the years went by then I’d never of done it

[chevo-katr]

Sean Devlin Robert Meehan we haven't that much on but we should have something try to message them

[Tagem1168]

Sean Devlin Robert Meehan we haven't that much on but we should have something try to message them

I’d say your sacked Soon as the interview is over

[symo.trapp]

My advice get your license and then apply to Tesco if there’s a DC near you they have got a good training program and a good equal opportunities program for women because they encourage women to join them

[GenGlentz]

Don't bother

[mikcon_win]

Yeah go for it ! use agency till you find ya feet. And get experience

[Alexcy1169]

You have just as much opportunity as anyone. I did 17.5 years in sign maintenance and installation. I had done my class 2 in the last year and a half of that and drove a truck mounted cherry picker. I then did my class 1 and hiab ticket before moving on to pallet delivery class 2, did that for 5 months, got offered a position in a class 2 box wagon at Colletts, worked my way thru various wagons there in to class 1 over 5 years and now doing crane ballast wagon grossing out at 100t, been here a year and a half and love it.

[Alexcy1169]

It’s been a relatively short trucking career especially compared to most of the lads I now work with.
It’s all about the right opportunity with the right companies to get into doing what you want to do, there is so much variety in trucking that there really is something for everyone.

[ozz+logyro]

Do it!

[LancellComp]

Come and work with us.will even set you a pole up

[paal6rsco]

Why not drive plant ? Pays way more , proper welfare facilities,
Normal hours , . Get an ADT ticket for a start

[stop7dowb]

I'm 5ft 4, spoilt rotten in my company cause I'm a woman . Go for it!

[ErwanDDare]

Anyone thinking of taking there HGV test wants to be forced to see a psychiatrist first

[KeiksTORR]

Have you tried applying at Aldi Abbie. Better Money better Hours. Don't think you need 6 months experience to stack shelves either

[1170-badio]

Try agencies who like new drivers will give you a good start and you can choose what job you want to do.

[NEVARGU]

Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy,. No standards on the roads nowadays and don’t get me started on the state of the service areas

[haryHARL]

Depending on what your pulling and who you work for..

[JAS3nnaxin]

I did my class 2 in Aug 23 and my first job is a permanent role. There are also training providers out there you can do your licences with that don't charge. Ps good luck x

[1172_rocnder]

Go for it! We had a lass working for us driving class 1 artic and she was slim and tiny too, but still got the job done. x

[Max5Macro]

Don't bother doing it. Got class 1 never used it like being home and not being treated like sh*t

[holmHollz]

Hgv 2 with hiab no hand balling tippers or building and scaffolding firms use hiab easy job 5 day week

[Av6katlem]

I wouldn't bother tbh , done tramping for years and car drivers got so much worse and all the other bs that comes with it now

[1171-gevon]

First you do agencies work , then get few names of the companies they send you work for and put on your CV and you will get something decent then . Agencies not fussed about your experience just for £££.

[Isu7uento]

I see highways are advertising for traffic officers. Only have to drive a 4x4 and stick some cones out every now and then and it pays £35k

[RICHAINFO]

I'm a 5'3 woman and I used to do a very physical driving job!

[clairo1156]

Check DHL driving careers out, they will even put you through your class 1. A friend of mine has done it & is getting on fine. Might be your only way round the 6 months experience. Think he has to stay with them for two years. So you'll certainly gain the experience with it.

[Micey-Finest]

Take a pole and you'll make a killing in driver waiting rooms! Might be the best business model of 2023! Make a change from the f**ker off the balcony or herald of free enterprise

[peteeKSID]

Yes of course you'll find work

[KivoFauce]

More chance than a male

[fran3bolt]

I was class 2 driver from 2008 in 2011.passed my class one in 2011 struggled getting work due to most agency and companys wasn’t touching new drivers at time. left it dormant until 2016 when I Joined Dhl on Nisa contract. learnt the routes for few months then they done assessment on class one and bit of training reversing on bays, coupling uncoupling never looked back. been class one ever since 8 years later still at Dhl living the dream do it you got nothing to lose. there is companys out there taking on class one drivers good luck

[Stullix.Co]

Absolutely, I'm only 5ft 2 and I'm a class 1 driver, pulling double deck fridges...you can do anything! Xx

[aiszzer1157]

My first driving job was with no experience in hgv driving, I managed to find a job on multidrop 18t but I hated it, 3 months later I started as a ban lorry driver and have been there almost 2 years. I'm 5ft 1 and was strapping loads and pulling curtains open and shut

[AlionesAUT]

Yes absolutely go for it

[euryJoJury]

The only height that matters is the heights of the load

[Arch_Sonnco]

Do you think for job size really matter
Have look around call em direct and who knows whats gonna happen
What area your are

[d5aniellcy]

Height or sex has zero bearing on wether you get a job or not. It’s the experience that matters or lack of. It’s a numbers game. Apply for as many jobs as you possibly can, don’t be picky, accept you will get turned away often just move onto the next.

[NoonexCest]

Height shouldn't be a issue! If u want to do it go for it and just send CV in! if got 15yrs experience of class2 that will help to a degree

[TAyBURGUN]

One thing for sure about road transport, if you can get goods from a to b and put up with all the crap associated with doing it there are no prejudices, restrictions, or qualifications (other than passing a medical) that will prevent you. Most operators would happily consider any functional life form human or otherwise, cheaper the better. DVSA would struggle to cope with the concept of more than one head or two arms.
Good luck. Rail is bigger money. Consider the benefits of union membership. Experience sorts the rest out but it won't all be good.