Love the last point and it’s so true about drivers overthinking, I work nights aswell, been a HGV driver since 2016. I found listening to podcasts, especially crime podcasts ‘case file’ ‘crime junkie’, I find they give me other things to think about like solving the case as it goes along etc. And it stops me thinking about ‘other negative stuff’. Keep up the good work and stuff the haters mate
Great video Deady. Interesting I’ve come into the industry to improve my mental health. I found my old job as a manager very stressful and demanding. I find driving much more relaxing but I didn’t realise how tiring it can be! I do sleep better since I’ve been driving so I’m seeing it as a positive move! For me the positives will always out way the negatives. Thanks for you honest opinions
Big respect to ya fella, you only ever say what is the absolute fact and truth, and you deserve way more appreciation and respect than you probably realise. Ive followed you right from your training videos and for one have learned shed loads, I don't care how long you've been doing the job, youve at least got the stones to say what you feel and to do out of your own time what you feel is right. That my friend deserves respect. Keep up the great work you do buddy, and it works both ways remember, you're loyal followers will have ya back bro
I haven't been driving trucks for long but I do think that, as HGV drivers, we are the only people that truly understand what it is that we do and how it can affect us, and we all need to strick together and help eachother out as best we can. Great video as ever Deady, stay safe on the road!
Totally get where you are coming from, i am 48 and have just been in contact with a firm to do my HGV! I have driven 7.5t before, loved it but didnt get the hours. I like the idea of working alone, i was in the military, weeks away from family, but kept us fresh when i went home! You Deady my man speak alot of sense, doubters dont have a clue, despite watching all your video's! Keep it going mate, love it!
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Great stuff Deady. That vlog deserves a lot of credit. I think you are bang on with what you say. I've been watching for some time now and felt compelled to comment. I'm retraining having been in the building trade for over 30 yrs. I can relate to having loads of time to 'overthink' and to getting home to the 'circus'. That isn't unique to professional driving but you made the point very well. Sadly, life can become skewed with too much thought. But regarding the haters and to quote a famous saying. “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time". They are human beings, that's the problem. If you were a completely different person, the same people would still dislike you probably. I've no doubt there are insular people in the industry as there are in others so credit to you because people should have the opportunity to talk at least and I think your idea of a group chat in some form deserves all the support it can get because talking is the best healer.
Pricks that when pulling onto the motorway at the same speed as you. You pull over to let them in, then they speed up. It’s the responsibility of the joining traffic to adjust their speed to join the carriageway. See rule 259 of the Highway Code
Hi. It’s not illegal to undertake on a motorway, it’s strongly advised you don’t according to the Highway Code. You are allowed to undertake slow moving vehicles but shouldn’t weave from lane to lane. If you undertake and then go back into the lane you’ve just left, then it becomes a problem.
And before anyone starts, the Highway Code specifically uses the words ‘MUST’ and ‘MUST NOT’ to indicate legal requirements and nowhere in The Highway Code does it say a driver 'must not' overtake using an inside lane. In fact, Section 268 states, “Do not overtake on the left or move to a lane on your left to overtake.” The use of 'do not' instead of 'must not' means it is technically legal to overtake in any lane except the hard shoulder.
I completely agree that in the job you have to be comfortable in your own company, but without distractions, music, podcasts etc then anything can come into your mind. Deady is one of the main reasons that I am going into the industry, along with Truck Driver Hayley, as they do give very honest opinions on the industry, the good and the bad. I would honestly say that the way you are so honest and open about your struggles really helps people understand that although the job can be easy, there are difficulties, especially as new/inexperienced drivers. But by being open, discussing the issues and getting help they can all be overcome. after all, it takes a community to make a village. Keep your chin up mate, you are truly an inspiration to many.
Great video Deady, I have been through tough times but I am always positive when leaving a comment on any of the vloggers that I follow, especially the trucking ones as they give their free time to edit videos for their audiences to watch and I appreciate that. Its sad that there seems to be so many haters out there and like you I hope this video makes them think about their life and whether they are happy or need someone to talk to about anything that bothers them. Hope you have a good week this week, stay safe
Deady, you re touching some very fine points here that not many people speak about. Maybe because they ve never experienced the HGV life, or they just lack courage. You are one of the few who inspired me go for becoming a driver. Thank you, sincerely for that! Now I work at Costco, class 1 and it s great! Before watching you and a few other people I thought all drivers are old grumpy men. It s not far from it but people like you make the difference! I personally want to enjoy the time I ll be a driver. Probably for the next few years, but use all this time we have at the wheel to educate and reflect on what to do to start a business and also invest. Deady, you ve helped me a lot. If I can try and help back in any ways, I just want to suggest you to have a plan B for a more solid future. You re a great lad with high potential!
Mate you're an absolute gem! Know that people all the way across the pond who have nothing to do with trucking watch you cause you're such a pleasure to watch. You make a difference, dude!
What I hate abort the HGV industry. Lack of professionalism. People who pull the pin first when disconnecting. People who are not considerate of others. People who when driving a scania drop their trailer with the mid axle up instead of in the down position. With the government announcing changes to the tests I unfortunately see the industry getting worse. We all need to do better and start acting like professionals.
Your channel is a breath of fresh air. Don’t change a thing. The content is great and its refreshing to here someone just being honest about things. Top man
You are 100% correct about having time to think about things ,and if you are having problems this makes them even worse , tramping is the worst if you are having marital/relationship problems ,the divorce rate is very high , i started driving in the 1980s and at one factory i asked where the canteen was , i was told where it was but then told i was not allowed to use it as i was a lorry driver , i told a mate i now knew how it felt to be discriminated against like a black person ,as a owner driver i was clamped in the services £250 to use the toilet . Now is the time to improve the industry due to the DRIVER SHORTAGE
The new middle lane on the “smart motorway “ is lane 3 of 4. Cars at night are a nuisance ,I’ve seen idiots drive through the cones because they aren’t watching what they’re doing. Rear fog light clowns when there’s no fog 🤡 The list is endless.
Great video and thanks for posting it,I’m a hackney driver and I’m about to begin my hgv chapter of life hopefully.now the reason I never got into hgv work years ago was the thought of being bored shitless but after 20 years of being bricked robbed abused harassed nicked and laid Iv finally realised that Being bored can be a state of bliss..don’t listen to the negative abusive bollocks from the general public there is nothing you can do about other peoples vile Version of life apart from not taking part in it ..keep up the good work it’s a boss insight of the daily/nightly life of a hgv
Only just found your vlogs mate hopefully doing my class 1 in a couple of weeks so been a real gem to watch your progress and see where you’ve got yourself from those early days. I love that you’ve touched on the mental health subject, it’s not just the haulage industry though as you know, but this could be much more important in a safety aspect. If my heads not in the right place, then I know I can’t focus properly on what it is I’m doing, and I’m sure loads of people are the same. Ever been watching TV and though your watching, you miss 10 minutes of what happened and can’t remember parts etc? It’s a lapse in concentration, but people are unlikely to admit it if they drive professionally for fear of losing their job. There’s a great deal can be done to help everyone, not least of all blokes, with mental health issues. I’ve been doing a bit this year to promote it through my long distance cycling challenges. I lost my best mate through him taking his own life a few months ago, and he was the least likely you’d have expected it from - but he just didn’t know how to talk or who to talk to. I’ve often thought there should be ‘Chat Rooms’ in truck stops etc where blokes can have a natter. Some people don’t naturally have confidence to start conversations, so people, ‘ambassadors’ if you like, who can would be great for those that don’t. My Dad was a trucker most of his life and I can relate to your comments about driving again after a week at work, I remember, like you, when he used to take me to Scotland with the big fridge. He used to drive Seddon Atkinsons and MAN’s then. I always wanted to be a trucker from an early age, but he told me to stay away as it cost him his marriage and family life. I remember his social circle being helped by the CB fraternity and remember some of the conversations, even now, 40 years later!! Amazing, bet no one uses them anymore, but again - could be great for helping people talk, virtually anonymously. Keep up the good work mate, fight the good fight and forget the hate, it’s not worth it. Hopefully catch you on the road sometime.
Deady, well said, I totally agree with you that it could be a problem. I was a train driver for the last 11 years and that is the same, you are isolated in the cab. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos.
Deady, spot on mate! Last point is so true, personally I changed jobs to something with more drops and interactions with people. You're absolutely right in regards to "coming home to the circus", I've seen it. No idea how to change it, working less hours does help though. And I always undertake the middle lane hoggers, flat out, 56 in the truck, 70+ in my cars!
You are a top top bloke. I'm just about to start my HGV driving journey, spurred on by your positivity, so keep that going. Regards, the head health, I think you're definitely on to something. When you do a job like driving where you are comfortable with it and find it realtively easy, then that allows more head space for thinking. Combine that with what we can be constantly fed from the media, relationship/home issues and the fact that the majority of men are either not aware of their head health, or just won't talk about it, then that shit builds up and keeps digging itself deeper and deeper because it's not allowed to be released. Most of us carry unwanted baggage of some kind and you're right, things need to be done and put in place to help each other, allow more and better communication and help people to become aware and accept that it's OK to feel this way and it's OK to talk. By talking, by becoming aware of yourself, your feelings and your thoughts, anyone can move over to a brighter and positive place. I'm with you on this one Deady and if you need any help setting anything up, give me a shout.
Ignore the haters on UA-cam etc, mental health is difficult and we all get affected in different ways. Good for you highlighting it. Difficult to put these things but regular chats with family or friends does help.
Well I want to applaud you mate. Firstly for being open about how your feeling an the offer of help. I am not a trucker just a fan but can imagine it is lonely. I get bored an really over think things on my commute to work. Keep up good work bro
Top respect to you fella. I'm trying to get into the industry after driving for the military for circa 15 years, part time at first then who knows. Again great vid and a worthwhile topic
Where you from dude? Company I work for (South Wales) are looking for drivers, paying for courses too. Now is the time to get into this industry, if that's where your interest lays.
Hi Deady, I've not been watching long. But I find your videos very informative and entertaining. I think some people just like to project their negativity onto others. Keep going with the content mate.
Hi mate I think you are spot on with your points I’m 60yrs old been at it now for 39 yrs now still love the job I work nights as well.but like a lot of men I went through a bad time in my mid forty’s loss of parents etc things build up inside your head this is when you need to be around people but unfortunately we are in the wrong occupation for this to happen.I’m okay now but I now know how to recognise that I’m having dark thoughts by putting a podcast on and avoiding music and making an effort to communicate with people.I also look at my life and appreciate what I have compared to a lot of folk in this world.MATE JUST REMEMBER THAT THESE HATERS HAVE TO HATE 🤗🤗
Big up Deady, I’m a London Bus driver (just about to do me class 2 theory) what you said about drivers being miserable is so true even in the bus Industry I’ve noticed that so many drivers are awkward & are very unhappy people, I’ve noticed that so many drivers outside of work have so few to no friends at all, many of the drivers come from broken marriages probably due to the long hours, so many of them live in bedsit’s or just rent a room in someone’s house, I was amazed when talking to people to find that so many drivers go home to nobody. As bus drivers were not even aloud to listen to the radio to keep you slightly entertained & sane to keep you’re mind ticking over. There’s only so many times you can fantasize about winning the lottery & what you’d do with the cash or Marrying page 3 bird before it gets boring, then you start to think of all the bills you gotta pay or regrets in life or maybe you had around with the Mrs. and you didn’t sort out before you went to work, or thinking of going home to a empty flat. At Christmas is the one time you can actually get a day off at my workplace if you want one because so many drivers are willing to work rather than sit at home on there jack jones…
Definitely a good point about head health, it can be quite an isolating job and it doesn't leave much time for a social life either, I'm 21 and I find I can go weeks on end without talking to someone younger than 40, not that older people aren't great to chat to, but it's different. Anyway, I'm trying to resolve these issues as I've started working for an events company Great video!
Interesting video. It’s a very truthful view on the industry and one of the subjects I am going to be focusing on next week about wellness. Don’t let the haters drag you down your a good man deady I have enjoyed all your vlogs it’s one of the reasons I wanna get into the industry you tell it how it is. Life’s too short for drama live life the way you want it . Peace out deady
If you start getting hate u know youth hitting the uncomfortable truth! Keep up the positivity! After my class 2 fail last week I need a bit of positivity
You just gained my upmost respect, as a 26yr long tramper u actually made me think that yeah this industry could be doing us more harm than we think because we're big truckers and can't be seen to have feelings
Deady. Your spot on mate I’m a night trunker and it’s fucking torture sometimes, this job does fuck with your mental health it’s good to hear someone bring it up, like you said men don’t talk good lad
Sod it mate 2 years or 20 love your videos I have been driving HGV over 10 years and every day is a school day keep it up lad would live to see more vlogs
Just come across your vlogs as thinking about becoming a HGV driver, but I’ve been so put off by all the negativity surrounding the industry from “experienced” drivers that seem so disgruntled I find myself at a junction unsure whether it’s right for me or not. Your vlogs are so honest so thanks mate. Ps F### the haters, we all have differing opinions and experiences but try and be constructive, don’t attack…
Good morning, don’t worry about the not so positive or negative videos. Just worry about context not the amount of content. I’m a newly passed class 2 driver. Starting my new job on 11th October. I have joined at the age of 29, I will let you know how my experience goes. The main thing is I have joined the industry knowing full well the pro’s and con’s But I’m looking forward to a new beginning. Who knows maybe we will bump into each other!
Deady youre a breath of fresh air pal ,,,, 25 year in and still enjoy it well most of the time 🤣 there's negative people in all walks who just try and suck the life out of you and what you do ,, but you keep being you.......
I'm booked in to do my hgv training in December...one of the main reasons is because in my current job in manufacturing I have to deal and talk with people all day long I can't wait for the peace and quiet. I long for the day I can go to work and only have to speak to someone for a minimal amount of time 🤣
I've just passed my class 2 and mod 4, after many years in customer service I also cannot wait to be left alone to do my job, not have to speak with customers and be really trusted as an adult. Best of luck mate.
I work in the aviation industry and the amount of drama that happens behind someone's back is unreal, especially when you're neutral with everyone and they try to include you in their shittalk about other workers. I like working alone as I'm efficient with my time but when you have to work as a team there's always going to be someone slowing you down.
As someone who worked in a factory before becoming a lorry driver, I took my test because I didn't want to work in a factory for 20 years just to get the machine by the window ! Solitary confinement to me wouldn't be a punishment as I like solitude. Dude, You don't HAVE to stay on the motorways. Myself, FedEx & Palletways often come off the M6 at Lymm or Holmes Chapel and run down the old A50 to avoid crap on the M6 or just to make a change. You could even stay on the A50 and get on the M1 @J24 and run down. (Our Luton Trunkers do that on their return from Liverpool)
Morning .. I'm saying Morning because parked up for a break as also do long distance driving but I'm not a HGV Driver. Just a small 3.5 tonne van driver. I can reflect personally on your last point. I find it so hard to come home to the family after a working day or couple of nights out. I start early hours of the morning and finish late afternoon early evening times and I struggle so hard to adapt to the loud noises of the family. My anxiety really plays up. Not sure how to deal with it but wife doesn't understand even when talking to her. Keep up the great work. Hopefully at beginning of the year I will make that transition to become an HGV Driver. All the best mate. 👍
Deady this video is amazing I know what you mean when you say you start overthinking when your on your own I do the same as I do suffer with the banded word
The job's what you make it . I like being on my own but have other drivers I speak to also. As for the first 5 negatives we all have to put up with the crappy bits ( try using the M62 at night it's one lane most of the time ) but I still love going in to work , Sticking it on cruise, turning the music up or listening to the football and being paid to do it.
Deadly, you cannot affect the way people treat you, but you can choose how you respond focus n the right thing, not on what you cannot change or affect. Keep up the great work fella!
Hi Deady, watched your whole series of videos as I'm considering getting into Class2 and Class1 and enjoyed every educating second of them. You're open, honest and wear your heart on your sleeve and it comes across extremely well as an insight into the business from the strong 'based' person you are. RE: You're head health. Todays media led society and lefitst/liberal thinking filled with hatred and bitterness is from a tiny minority of keyboard warriors parachuting in and regurgitating nonsense about which they have no clue. It's is only because they've been programed how to think and what to say with ZERO life experience in much which they spew from their sticky keyboards. They must tow the line of what their peers tell them or their friends do without the mearest hint of critical thought or working something out for themselves. You work hard, you deserve it, and I think your views home life are pretty based too, IMHO you're on the correct path and I hope to cross it sometime in a HGV in the future and say hello. Life's tough, scary and risky but that's what pursuing something meaningful is about, taking the easy way out by slapping an iPad in front of kids will not end well I totally agree. Anyway, keep up the good work, IMHO you're and heart and head are in the right place, societys head isn't. N1, cheers for the videos.
Deady , it's more about the hater, having issues in their own lives. It's a way for them to get attention/interaction or even to let of frustrations. Hater fill ever social media nowadays, keep going chap, ur doing well.
Great video as usual Deady. Im a psv coach driver & middle lane hoggers do my head in. But you are legally allowed to "Undertake " it's called "making progress" providing you and the other vehicle are doing less than the speed limit of the road/motorway and you obviously stick to your lane after making the manoeuvre.
Ey up ive been watching most of you clips and as a experienced hgv driver who passed his teat in 2000and i think you clips are rather good so keep them coming please im returning soon after a 3 year lay off so you have been a big help thanks
Haha,J19.... I often do a night load from Liverpool to South Gloucestershire and don't even both risking Knutsford area of the M6. Just come off at Lymm and get back on at J18 Holmes Chapel. The best diversions are the one's which which take you off the motorway and then there is no fooking diversion and just leave you to it and hope for the best.
I'm going down that road now , I over think everything. I love the hgv industry but where I work there are a lot of drivers that mean about the job and it's starting to drag me down . I'd love to know how to stop it bothering me so much . Great video as always
👏👏👏👏 i used to be a long distance coach driver. I been to French Alps Holland, I heard every word you said, people think you just drive it's so much more than that. It's physically and mentally draining. And your partner doesn't know how much we go through. Keep up the good work mate .. sod the haters and be your self
Been watching your channel for a while now & I gotta say you talk a lot of sense. I had my doubts about joining the industry but having listened to you I've decided it's a good path for me to pursue. Only at the medical stage before starting training. Maybe I'll post my progress. (If anyone would be interested). Anyway mate your the "dogs bollox" in my book. All the best.
I agree. I think that there might be issues with the head issues. I think that hgv drivers and other people who work in industries which are so lonely should be able to see a mental health professional or companies should employee someone who can be about to listen to drivers and be at the end of a phone for if they are facing issues and need to talk about it
Most companies should have mental health first aiders. I'm currently a MHFA for the construction company I work for. We are not doctors but people concern about others welfare and will listen and point to professional help if required
You’re not a waste of space, don’t let the hatred get to you. There will be people that will have different opinions/views and that will go against your personal output. That’s their view and let them carry on with the negativity. Be yourself, as you have inspired myself as well as many other people that are hoping to obtain the HGV category. Keep going as you’re doing a fine job. If you don’t, Jonny Wray will make his way to Warrington to have a word in your ear, not that you’d give me the time to get a word in!!! Only messing. Keep strong and CARRY ON REGARDLESS!
I’m learning to get c+e , but there’s a lot that’s putting me off carrying on learning , especially stuff you’ve mentioned here, I run my own successful online business at the moment which pays a lot more than HGV driving , everything said here has definitely helped make my mind up , I will continue to get my license, but probably won’t do the job until pay is more than I’m on now , and break structure is different and motorway penalties for middle lane hoggers are harsher, the thinking constantly thing would probably be an issue too
Fair play Deady,don't let the bastards get you down bro,you're 100% right,mental health is always going to be a problem but be positive and you'll be good buddy.I think the HGV industry is good for certain types,I'm all the phone to me mates half the day and podcasts the other half,keep smiling bud.
Your onto something there deady lad never really thought of that before you mentioned it, truckers sat there for hours thinking negative things can not be healthy for the head
I'm not a driver but working in a warehouse I speak to quite few drivers and I've heard quite a few say that lorry driving is about the worst job in the world if you are having any kind of personal problems that are playing on your mind or depression of any kind, its not the sort of job that you can keep your mind occupied with because there's nothing to do and you get far too much time to think, deserted motorways in the dead of night with nothing but a white line to follow can almost be hypnotic and not so much the loneliness but the sheer lack for something to do is where the problem lies. I've heard it said that a manual gear box actually helped, back in the day when lorries were actually hard to drive you had to concentrate on keeping the wheels turning, it gave drivers something to do
Very true all of what you've said. By making trucks so easy to drive it's removed even more mental engagement. At least with a manual you had to plan your gears for an upcoming hill or descent. Even cruise control makes you feel removed from the driving experience.
Not slagging you fella i do quite like your videos i've watched quite a few, i think they are informative for new driver or drivers who are interested in coming to the industry, the thing is the pay rates have only just started to be quite reasonable there didn't use to be many driving jobs out there that paid a good hourly rate you had to put a lot of hours in and do nights out if wanted to get a half decent wage, its only in the last couple of years that some companies have realised the value of good drivers and are now paying good rates but still not that many of them about. I have worked in the industry for 37 years and now like you are working for an agency i have found if you get the right placement some of the agencies are paying good hourly rates which means you don't have to kill yourself putting lots of hours in. Fuck the haters young man just keep doing what your doing.
Top job as always Deady.In my own experience of the last subject few people will want to talk about it let alone listen to someone who wants to talk about it. As the saying goes "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink it"
I didn't know that HGV's can't go in the outer lane. I hope you can start the group, you seem very committed to goodness. I am a 56 year old woman, I wanted to be a lorry driver when I was a child :) Best wishes
Hi Deady I don't usually comment on here but I have been watching your video's, practically every day for the last few weeks. Fell in love with your bubbly and humourous personality. You are a ray of sunshine and have cracked me up laughing so much over the weeks. Your trips to London and navigating the motorbikes, had me me in stitches for days!!! Keep being the shining star that you are!
#1 safety first above the rest #2 and also agree with your state of mind as wanting to know how many people have the same thoughts as you do yourself as its a help to well being and able to help others #3 I always like to watch your vids for the humour side of things and have learnt a few things even not being a trucker and I appreciate the time and dedication you put into each vid to try and help other people.
Hi Gareth, Well said, I'm sure there are out there, who this is highlighting. It's good that some people "think outside the box" and not just plod on regardless. No doubt your right about lack of constructive communication, nothing more than a single word and walk on. they live in false world that they think is the "Real" world. so when they get to go home, as you said, the "real" world seems Alien & noisy etc. and they cannot handle it? Result, Domestic Strife. Hopefully your video & efforts will ring a few bells. Stay safe & healthy.
Completely different video to your normal hyper self. its really heartfelt and a serious concern. For someone that wants to get into the industry I am always concerned about how the isolation of driving will effect how I react to my family on my return, great video mate, ignore the haters 👍
Iv said it once il say it again, I enjoy watching your videos mate, maybe its because your a bolton lad like me!....keep the positive attitude Deady, its who you are and positivity beats negativity 💯
Lone working can cause anxiety and social issues. as you said, you have a lot of time to think and over-think things. If you have a run in or an altercation with someone on the road, at a drop, in your own company yards or even on the phone, you have all this time to sit and stew on it. It can lead to anger and frustration because you have no one to vent to. Unfortunately, this means when you do get home, especially if you are tramping / working away, the first real amount of time you spend with anyone is when you are home with your family and these events can leave you irritable when you get there. Humans are social animals and need the company and interaction of others to cope with day-to-day life. In the military and emergency services you can now get counseling for these things... why isnt there something for the Heavy Goods drivers? Like you said, a group that drivers can join to vent and be vented at, to discuss these things and try and maintain some sort of sanity is truly needed!
12 years of Hgv1 tramping, done Europe all over uk. Main reasons I hate tramping 1. Rude customers 2. Traffic planners with no experience with no Hgv license. 3. Long hours 4. Pressure and no understanding of a Hgv driver. 5. Low wages 6. Urine and poo in lay-bys. 7. Showers dirty. 8. The Heath and safety OTT 9. No family and friends time. 10. No personal time. 11. Early starts 3/4am. 12. Unit sharing. 13. Lidl/ Aldi drive and self tip and load. 14. Middle lane drivers. 15. Cars brake checking 16. Traffic Jams. 7/7/21 M6 I was stuck for 11.5hrs and done a 17 hr day because no where to park. 17. Cpc 18. Bosses not listening. 19. Noise from fridges when parked up. 20. Thieves nicking your diesel. 21. £2k fine for driver each illegal immigrate on your truck, when you’ve secured your truck and trailer 100%. 22. Dvsa 23. Shall I go on. 24. Industrial estates with double yellows. 25. £30 to park in services smelling of p#*s. 26. Rush rush rush. 27. Your late we’ll tip you now. 28. Your on time we’ll keep your here for hours. 29. No more friendly drivers. 30. Reasons I still do this job is because I have 2 kids and a wife, with a mortgage and bills to pay. And I have no education. 31. I have forklift, adr, hiab license. 32. Reason I can’t do day work is coz my monthly outgoing is £1300/£1500 a month. 33. Work in a warehouse at £9ph at 48 hrs doesn’t cover bills. So this is reality of a Hgv 1 driver no bull, straight up. Some drivers are lucky pending on where they live or where Hubs, rdc, are. But 90% of Hgv1 drivers go through this day in day out. 34. So for new driver wanting to come in to this industry after 1/2 years the enjoyment will go and family will want you home. Mark my words work takes over.
Sorry to hear you're not getting massive views, but you should definitely know the positive videos you're putting out a while ago convinced me to start my C licence, and you gave the exact honest perspective I was looking for to know if I was making the right decision. Thanks, please keep up the good work!
"Old habits die hard"... personally, I handled the isolation with audio books, music and language learning. Turn a negative to positive, requires thought.
Head Health : is so true. I've been HGV driving since I was 21 ( 44 now ) I spent 7 years ( Until recently) in the petrol industry ( tankers ) and 3 years of those was as a union rep. I was told by many drivers ( privately) that they suffered mentally due to shifts and hours etc. Some were drinking excessively just to get to sleep. A couple told me they had suicidal tendencies. I also believe cameras in the cabs are a major problem to drivers head health. I'm now in my second year of training to be a therapist / counsellor. A massive well done for touching on this subject.( I will subscribe now) Maybe, if everyone talks about it, then the industry might adapt. The biggest problem I have found is getting drivers to open up, it's a macho environment.
Deady lad, ignore all the bad tempered keyboard warriors out there. You are the main reason I decided to go for my HGV. Keep it up mate - hope to see ya on the road some time.
I have heard back from Ask The Police re undertaking on the motorway. In short, there is no specific laws against undertaking on the left, so Yes you can undertake on the left on the motorway when there is a lane hogger, as long as you do not cross lanes to do so and/or exceed the speed limit. IE, travelling in the 2nd lane, then moving into the left land just to undertake. If you are travelling in the left lane, and there is a lane hogger under the speed limit that is not moving back to the left, then you are, by law, allowed to undertake, as long as done safely. Also as a note, it can also be an offence to drive unnecessarily slow on the roads. So be not undertaking, you could actually be more dangerous than undertaking.
I think all your videos are great 👍 don't let people get you down. People get really jealous because you are doing a good thing . I think all your videos are helpful .
First quick point on videos I've found that any of my happy videos have rubbish views but controversial stuff can go through the roof. Human nature I guess. Now then I count myself as one of the lucky ones as I have never had a job that I did not like, but then I think is that just me and my attitude to it. Started lorry driving March '84 and still love it, still love going to work even if I am in the north west most of the time now. I am known for being anti-social and now I wonder if it is partly the job that has made me this way. Don't get me wrong I am happy in life and have been with my wife for more than 37 years she the daughter of a lorry driver too. The best thing for me to combat any low feelings is to book the odd day off have a lie in spend the day with the wife and TALK. Most drivers I know confuse complaining with talking it is not the same thing. Keep the positivity going Deady lad it is not all about numbers. Enjoyed and liked the video. Respect to you Gareth but please stop smacking that tit so hard I fear for that nipples health sometimes. All the best.
"Most drivers I know confuse complaining with talking" I think this is a good point. If drivers are so far into Deep Resion, that is how their "talking" is going to come out.... as moaning and hating.
Bro, you nailed it! I do more or less the same thing as you but pulling the blue trailers with the big crafty smile on them. I've often thought to myself about the exact same points you've raised. I got my own theories, but they are just theories..... Hope to catch you whenever you come down to Weybridge again, though chances are slim as my entrance in on the opposite side of the road from yours. Keep up the good work, mate.
My Partner did tramping for 20 yrs, locked his self into the job, did not talk about his feelings, and it all came to a head when he tried committing suicide, , it was all the hours in the cab and not seeing anybody to talk with, apart from other drivers that only asked the same old questions, How long you been here? Going anywhere nice. After the suicide attempt, we got him out of the job and over the last 2 yrs he is a different man. Just what out and talk to people, it is one of the most degrading /sole destroying jobs i know.
I think every job has its proes and cons. Hgv Construction lol where do i begin 👈 lolll Even small jobs like working in shops Car and truck and bus macainics Bus drives and so on and so on No matter what job we get gonna have pros and cons its life. The people that say i have 35 years experience in such a job And say you will never last you wont be able to do that HOW DO THEY KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO what we are capable of. Some people need to realise is THAT WE WAS ALL NEW IN A JOB . Nobody starts a new job with full experience . In jobs we all make mistakes Im in the construction industy a year still making mistakes if in 20 years in construction ill still makes mistakes Its life its how we learn And if people keep bad mouthing industry such as hgv god help the future of these industries that people slag of because no one will go near it .
I think a group would do so well. Talking therapy is a proven method for recovering from mental health. Truckers health anonymous uk would be a good name to draw in those in need. I'd be one of the first to sign up. PTSD, autism, aspergers syndrome, depression and anxiety. No help professionally for any of those, not like i have the time to go docs anyway. Good video gaz, keep them coming. 👍
For future reference, when j19 is shut again come off at j18 for Holmes chapel and jump on the old a50 all the way to lymm, adds about 10 mins to your journey but better than sitting in traffic for ages. As much as the smoke the pies bridge accident was a ball ache at least we are getting back home to our families... RIP driver
One of the things that might of changed and contributed to the last point was the cb's disappearing. I remember with my grandad him on the cb talking to the guys and planning meeting up at services, for breakfast and general chat. Good old cb could break the silence.
I don’t do the job so can’t really advise anything to be honest but those times you are on a long drive and your thoughts are getting negative maybe try try learning a new language? It might help with keeping your mind away from over thinking?……I’m seriously considering going for a class 1 license, been a plasterer for over 20 years but my shoulder and elbow are knackered now so need a new career which has brought me to your videos, you give sound advice and been truthful about some of the difficulties you face which is good to see and hear because some will assume it’s easy. As for the negative comments it’s most likely drivers that can’t remember how enthusiastic they were at your stage and somewhat envious of you putting out videos and getting positive feedback, why aren’t they on UA-cam putting out content if they can do it better? Anyway good shit dude!
Hi Gareth, you keep doing what you’re doing, your videos are tip top, forget the haters there will always be haters it’s a natural thing, keep the positive vibe going, I’ve been driving for 2 years now and love it, I get the thinking thing, but I keep it positive thoughts and makes my day amazing, keep doing what you do 👍👍👍
You’re totally right about mental health I’ve been driving 18 years and it’s the same everyday it makes you grumpy and you see no way out I’m divorced and my kids live 70 miles away so my weekends off I’m still driving to see them I’m only 39 🥵
I’ve been a driver for over 8 years and I suffer badly with deep pressure and it’s coursed me to try both days and tramping ontill the point I have had over 150 different driving jobs due to having a short fuse with crappy companies
Love the last point and it’s so true about drivers overthinking, I work nights aswell, been a HGV driver since 2016. I found listening to podcasts, especially crime podcasts ‘case file’ ‘crime junkie’, I find they give me other things to think about like solving the case as it goes along etc. And it stops me thinking about ‘other negative stuff’.
Keep up the good work and stuff the haters mate
Nailed it mate.thats all i do podcasts are a god send when im driving.try that Peter crouch podcast had me in stitches
I listened to it mate! Brilliant isn’t it
Don’t let negative people drag you down to their level mate. Keep plugging out the positivity!
Complaining about trucking. You are now a fully certified hgv driver 😜
Haha....
Great video Deady. Interesting I’ve come into the industry to improve my mental health. I found my old job as a manager very stressful and demanding. I find driving much more relaxing but I didn’t realise how tiring it can be! I do sleep better since I’ve been driving so I’m seeing it as a positive move! For me the positives will always out way the negatives. Thanks for you honest opinions
Big respect to ya fella, you only ever say what is the absolute fact and truth, and you deserve way more appreciation and respect than you probably realise.
Ive followed you right from your training videos and for one have learned shed loads, I don't care how long you've been doing the job, youve at least got the stones to say what you feel and to do out of your own time what you feel is right.
That my friend deserves respect.
Keep up the great work you do buddy, and it works both ways remember, you're loyal followers will have ya back bro
I haven't been driving trucks for long but I do think that, as HGV drivers, we are the only people that truly understand what it is that we do and how it can affect us, and we all need to strick together and help eachother out as best we can.
Great video as ever Deady, stay safe on the road!
Totally get where you are coming from, i am 48 and have just been in contact with a firm to do my HGV! I have driven 7.5t before, loved it but didnt get the hours. I like the idea of working alone, i was in the military, weeks away from family, but kept us fresh when i went home! You Deady my man speak alot of sense, doubters dont have a clue, despite watching all your video's! Keep it going mate, love it!
Been in the industry 18 years and for me having a outlet is important. I scuba diving and underwater photography is what helps.
How does one get into scuba diving?
@@wild4fp Now a days very easy, if you have a PADI centre near you, for your open water licence normally a 4 days course. Let me know if you need any help.
@@seanofarrell7814 PADI....? Thanks
Great stuff Deady. That vlog deserves a lot of credit. I think you are bang on with what you say. I've been watching for some time now and felt compelled to comment. I'm retraining having been in the building trade for over 30 yrs. I can relate to having loads of time to 'overthink' and to getting home to the 'circus'. That isn't unique to professional driving but you made the point very well. Sadly, life can become skewed with too much thought.
But regarding the haters and to quote a famous saying. “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time".
They are human beings, that's the problem.
If you were a completely different person, the same people would still dislike you probably.
I've no doubt there are insular people in the industry as there are in others so credit to you because people should have the opportunity to talk at least and I think your idea of a group chat in some form
deserves all the support it can get because talking is the best healer.
Followed you from the very early days. Because your genuine. Don't go changing. 🚛🌪️
Pricks that when pulling onto the motorway at the same speed as you. You pull over to let them in, then they speed up. It’s the responsibility of the joining traffic to adjust their speed to join the carriageway. See rule 259 of the Highway Code
Don't move, blast the horn! Long duration blowing 😁
🙌🏻🙌🏻
Sometimes you can’t move
This is my biggest bug bear. Especially if it another truck driver!
@@FlyingTruckerUK I’ve been loving it this week. Truck I’ve had does 58 🤪. Even pissed passed the Irish wagons 😎
Hi. It’s not illegal to undertake on a motorway, it’s strongly advised you don’t according to the Highway Code. You are allowed to undertake slow moving vehicles but shouldn’t weave from lane to lane. If you undertake and then go back into the lane you’ve just left, then it becomes a problem.
And before anyone starts, the Highway Code specifically uses the words ‘MUST’ and ‘MUST NOT’ to indicate legal requirements and nowhere in The Highway Code does it say a driver 'must not' overtake using an inside lane. In fact, Section 268 states, “Do not overtake on the left or move to a lane on your left to overtake.” The use of 'do not' instead of 'must not' means it is technically legal to overtake in any lane except the hard shoulder.
I completely agree that in the job you have to be comfortable in your own company, but without distractions, music, podcasts etc then anything can come into your mind. Deady is one of the main reasons that I am going into the industry, along with Truck Driver Hayley, as they do give very honest opinions on the industry, the good and the bad. I would honestly say that the way you are so honest and open about your struggles really helps people understand that although the job can be easy, there are difficulties, especially as new/inexperienced drivers. But by being open, discussing the issues and getting help they can all be overcome. after all, it takes a community to make a village. Keep your chin up mate, you are truly an inspiration to many.
Great video Deady, I have been through tough times but I am always positive when leaving a comment on any of the vloggers that I follow, especially the trucking ones as they give their free time to edit videos for their audiences to watch and I appreciate that. Its sad that there seems to be so many haters out there and like you I hope this video makes them think about their life and whether they are happy or need someone to talk to about anything that bothers them. Hope you have a good week this week, stay safe
Deady, you re touching some very fine points here that not many people speak about. Maybe because they ve never experienced the HGV life, or they just lack courage. You are one of the few who inspired me go for becoming a driver. Thank you, sincerely for that! Now I work at Costco, class 1 and it s great! Before watching you and a few other people I thought all drivers are old grumpy men. It s not far from it but people like you make the difference! I personally want to enjoy the time I ll be a driver. Probably for the next few years, but use all this time we have at the wheel to educate and reflect on what to do to start a business and also invest. Deady, you ve helped me a lot. If I can try and help back in any ways, I just want to suggest you to have a plan B for a more solid future. You re a great lad with high potential!
Mate you're an absolute gem! Know that people all the way across the pond who have nothing to do with trucking watch you cause you're such a pleasure to watch. You make a difference, dude!
When I drove, CBs were all the rage, and I found even if I didn't want to talk, just listening could take my mind off things for a while.
What I hate abort the HGV industry. Lack of professionalism. People who pull the pin first when disconnecting. People who are not considerate of others. People who when driving a scania drop their trailer with the mid axle up instead of in the down position. With the government announcing changes to the tests I unfortunately see the industry getting worse. We all need to do better and start acting like professionals.
Your channel is a breath of fresh air. Don’t change a thing. The content is great and its refreshing to here someone just being honest about things. Top man
You are 100% correct about having time to think about things ,and if you are having problems this makes them even worse , tramping is the worst if you are having marital/relationship problems ,the divorce rate is very high , i started driving in the 1980s and at one factory i asked where the canteen was , i was told where it was but then told i was not allowed to use it as i was a lorry driver , i told a mate i now knew how it felt to be discriminated against like a black person ,as a owner driver i was clamped in the services £250 to use the toilet . Now is the time to improve the industry due to the DRIVER SHORTAGE
The new middle lane on the “smart motorway “ is lane 3 of 4.
Cars at night are a nuisance ,I’ve seen idiots drive through the cones because they aren’t watching what they’re doing.
Rear fog light clowns when there’s no fog 🤡
The list is endless.
Great video and thanks for posting it,I’m a hackney driver and I’m about to begin my hgv chapter of life hopefully.now the reason I never got into hgv work years ago was the thought of being bored shitless but after 20 years of being bricked robbed abused harassed nicked and laid Iv finally realised that Being bored can be a state of bliss..don’t listen to the negative abusive bollocks from the general public there is nothing you can do about other peoples vile Version of life apart from not taking part in it ..keep up the good work it’s a boss insight of the daily/nightly life of a hgv
Only just found your vlogs mate hopefully doing my class 1 in a couple of weeks so been a real gem to watch your progress and see where you’ve got yourself from those early days. I love that you’ve touched on the mental health subject, it’s not just the haulage industry though as you know, but this could be much more important in a safety aspect. If my heads not in the right place, then I know I can’t focus properly on what it is I’m doing, and I’m sure loads of people are the same. Ever been watching TV and though your watching, you miss 10 minutes of what happened and can’t remember parts etc? It’s a lapse in concentration, but people are unlikely to admit it if they drive professionally for fear of losing their job. There’s a great deal can be done to help everyone, not least of all blokes, with mental health issues. I’ve been doing a bit this year to promote it through my long distance cycling challenges. I lost my best mate through him taking his own life a few months ago, and he was the least likely you’d have expected it from - but he just didn’t know how to talk or who to talk to.
I’ve often thought there should be ‘Chat Rooms’ in truck stops etc where blokes can have a natter. Some people don’t naturally have confidence to start conversations, so people, ‘ambassadors’ if you like, who can would be great for those that don’t. My Dad was a trucker most of his life and I can relate to your comments about driving again after a week at work, I remember, like you, when he used to take me to Scotland with the big fridge. He used to drive Seddon Atkinsons and MAN’s then. I always wanted to be a trucker from an early age, but he told me to stay away as it cost him his marriage and family life. I remember his social circle being helped by the CB fraternity and remember some of the conversations, even now, 40 years later!! Amazing, bet no one uses them anymore, but again - could be great for helping people talk, virtually anonymously.
Keep up the good work mate, fight the good fight and forget the hate, it’s not worth it. Hopefully catch you on the road sometime.
Deady, well said, I totally agree with you that it could be a problem. I was a train driver for the last 11 years and that is the same, you are isolated in the cab.
Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos.
Deady, spot on mate!
Last point is so true, personally I changed jobs to something with more drops and interactions with people.
You're absolutely right in regards to "coming home to the circus", I've seen it. No idea how to change it, working less hours does help though.
And I always undertake the middle lane hoggers, flat out, 56 in the truck, 70+ in my cars!
You are a top top bloke. I'm just about to start my HGV driving journey, spurred on by your positivity, so keep that going. Regards, the head health, I think you're definitely on to something. When you do a job like driving where you are comfortable with it and find it realtively easy, then that allows more head space for thinking. Combine that with what we can be constantly fed from the media, relationship/home issues and the fact that the majority of men are either not aware of their head health, or just won't talk about it, then that shit builds up and keeps digging itself deeper and deeper because it's not allowed to be released. Most of us carry unwanted baggage of some kind and you're right, things need to be done and put in place to help each other, allow more and better communication and help people to become aware and accept that it's OK to feel this way and it's OK to talk. By talking, by becoming aware of yourself, your feelings and your thoughts, anyone can move over to a brighter and positive place. I'm with you on this one Deady and if you need any help setting anything up, give me a shout.
Ignore the haters on UA-cam etc, mental health is difficult and we all get affected in different ways. Good for you highlighting it. Difficult to put these things but regular chats with family or friends does help.
Deady lads watched u from start of your hgv path and helped me on mine now a class 2 driver. Just a big thank you pal and u just keep doing u mate 👍 👌
Well I want to applaud you mate. Firstly for being open about how your feeling an the offer of help.
I am not a trucker just a fan but can imagine it is lonely. I get bored an really over think things on my commute to work.
Keep up good work bro
Top respect to you fella. I'm trying to get into the industry after driving for the military for circa 15 years, part time at first then who knows. Again great vid and a worthwhile topic
Where you from dude? Company I work for (South Wales) are looking for drivers, paying for courses too. Now is the time to get into this industry, if that's where your interest lays.
@@ArthurDayne_SOTM I live in Swansea
@@swt0846 Cardiff may be a bit of a travel back and forth everyday, Scott. Especially after being in work for 14 hours somedays
@@ArthurDayne_SOTM was only looking for weekend work at first. What does your company do
Hi Deady,
I've not been watching long. But I find your videos very informative and entertaining. I think some people just like to project their negativity onto others. Keep going with the content mate.
Hi mate I think you are spot on with your points I’m 60yrs old been at it now for 39 yrs now still love the job I work nights as well.but like a lot of men I went through a bad time in my mid forty’s loss of parents etc things build up inside your head this is when you need to be around people but unfortunately we are in the wrong occupation for this to happen.I’m okay now but I now know how to recognise that I’m having dark thoughts by putting a podcast on and avoiding music and making an effort to communicate with people.I also look at my life and appreciate what I have compared to a lot of folk in this world.MATE JUST REMEMBER THAT THESE HATERS HAVE TO HATE 🤗🤗
Your last point is spot on ...I thought it’s was just me !! I’m a night driver too and all you do is think about things 🙈
Best video you’ve ever made..!! I’ve been thinking the same for years.. keep it up 👍
Big up Deady, I’m a London Bus driver (just about to do me class 2 theory) what you said about drivers being miserable is so true even in the bus Industry I’ve noticed that so many drivers are awkward & are very unhappy people, I’ve noticed that so many drivers outside of work have so few to no friends at all, many of the drivers come from broken marriages probably due to the long hours, so many of them live in bedsit’s or just rent a room in someone’s house, I was amazed when talking to people to find that so many drivers go home to nobody.
As bus drivers were not even aloud to listen to the radio to keep you slightly entertained & sane to keep you’re mind ticking over. There’s only so many times you can fantasize about winning the lottery & what you’d do with the cash or Marrying page 3 bird before it gets boring, then you start to think of all the bills you gotta pay or regrets in life or maybe you had around with the Mrs. and you didn’t sort out before you went to work, or thinking of going home to a empty flat.
At Christmas is the one time you can actually get a day off at my workplace if you want one because so many drivers are willing to work rather than sit at home on there jack jones…
Definitely a good point about head health, it can be quite an isolating job and it doesn't leave much time for a social life either, I'm 21 and I find I can go weeks on end without talking to someone younger than 40, not that older people aren't great to chat to, but it's different.
Anyway, I'm trying to resolve these issues as I've started working for an events company
Great video!
Interesting video. It’s a very truthful view on the industry and one of the subjects I am going to be focusing on next week about wellness. Don’t let the haters drag you down your a good man deady I have enjoyed all your vlogs it’s one of the reasons I wanna get into the industry you tell it how it is. Life’s too short for drama live life the way you want it . Peace out deady
If you start getting hate u know youth hitting the uncomfortable truth! Keep up the positivity! After my class 2 fail last week I need a bit of positivity
I have posted the question around undertaking a land hogger on a quiet motorway on the Ask The Police website. I will update when I hear back.
It isn't undertaking if you don't exceed the speed limit (impossible in a truck) or cause a safety issue.
You just gained my upmost respect, as a 26yr long tramper u actually made me think that yeah this industry could be doing us more harm than we think because we're big truckers and can't be seen to have feelings
Deady. Your spot on mate I’m a night trunker and it’s fucking torture sometimes, this job does fuck with your mental health it’s good to hear someone bring it up, like you said men don’t talk good lad
"It doesn't matter how smart you make a motorway, if the drivers on it are thick as pig shit." love it.
Funny guy 😆
Sod it mate 2 years or 20 love your videos I have been driving HGV over 10 years and every day is a school day keep it up lad would live to see more vlogs
Just come across your vlogs as thinking about becoming a HGV driver, but I’ve been so put off by all the negativity surrounding the industry from “experienced” drivers that seem so disgruntled I find myself at a junction unsure whether it’s right for me or not. Your vlogs are so honest so thanks mate. Ps F### the haters, we all have differing opinions and experiences but try and be constructive, don’t attack…
Good morning, don’t worry about the not so positive or negative videos. Just worry about context not the amount of content.
I’m a newly passed class 2 driver. Starting my new job on 11th October.
I have joined at the age of 29, I will let you know how my experience goes.
The main thing is I have joined the industry knowing full well the pro’s and con’s
But I’m looking forward to a new beginning.
Who knows maybe we will bump into each other!
RIP the driver that crashed into that bridge on the M6
Deady youre a breath of fresh air pal ,,,, 25 year in and still enjoy it well most of the time 🤣 there's negative people in all walks who just try and suck the life out of you and what you do ,, but you keep being you.......
I'm booked in to do my hgv training in December...one of the main reasons is because in my current job in manufacturing I have to deal and talk with people all day long I can't wait for the peace and quiet. I long for the day I can go to work and only have to speak to someone for a minimal amount of time 🤣
I've just passed my class 2 and mod 4, after many years in customer service I also cannot wait to be left alone to do my job, not have to speak with customers and be really trusted as an adult. Best of luck mate.
I’ve just applied for my provisional for the very same reasons!
Exactly why I’m now a trucker. Hated construction for those reason 😜
I work in the aviation industry and the amount of drama that happens behind someone's back is unreal, especially when you're neutral with everyone and they try to include you in their shittalk about other workers. I like working alone as I'm efficient with my time but when you have to work as a team there's always going to be someone slowing you down.
Worked in retail 27 years and now class 2 . Enjoying the silence. ( excluding radio and podcast LOL )
As someone who worked in a factory before becoming a lorry driver, I took my test because I didn't want to work in a factory for 20 years just to get the machine by the window !
Solitary confinement to me wouldn't be a punishment as I like solitude.
Dude, You don't HAVE to stay on the motorways. Myself, FedEx & Palletways often come off the M6 at Lymm or Holmes Chapel and run down the old A50 to avoid crap on the M6 or just to make a change. You could even stay on the A50 and get on the M1 @J24 and run down. (Our Luton Trunkers do that on their return from Liverpool)
Morning .. I'm saying Morning because parked up for a break as also do long distance driving but I'm not a HGV Driver. Just a small 3.5 tonne van driver.
I can reflect personally on your last point. I find it so hard to come home to the family after a working day or couple of nights out. I start early hours of the morning and finish late afternoon early evening times and I struggle so hard to adapt to the loud noises of the family. My anxiety really plays up.
Not sure how to deal with it but wife doesn't understand even when talking to her.
Keep up the great work. Hopefully at beginning of the year I will make that transition to become an HGV Driver.
All the best mate. 👍
Deady this video is amazing I know what you mean when you say you start overthinking when your on your own I do the same as I do suffer with the banded word
The job's what you make it . I like being on my own but have other drivers I speak to also. As for the first 5 negatives we all have to put up with the crappy bits ( try using the M62 at night it's one lane most of the time ) but I still love going in to work , Sticking it on cruise, turning the music up or listening to the football and being paid to do it.
Deadly, you cannot affect the way people treat you, but you can choose how you respond focus n the right thing, not on what you cannot change or affect.
Keep up the great work fella!
Hi Deady, watched your whole series of videos as I'm considering getting into Class2 and Class1 and enjoyed every educating second of them.
You're open, honest and wear your heart on your sleeve and it comes across extremely well as an insight into the business from the strong 'based' person you are.
RE: You're head health. Todays media led society and lefitst/liberal thinking filled with hatred and bitterness is from a tiny minority of keyboard warriors parachuting in and regurgitating nonsense about which they have no clue. It's is only because they've been programed how to think and what to say with ZERO life experience in much which they spew from their sticky keyboards. They must tow the line of what their peers tell them or their friends do without the mearest hint of critical thought or working something out for themselves.
You work hard, you deserve it, and I think your views home life are pretty based too, IMHO you're on the correct path and I hope to cross it sometime in a HGV in the future and say hello.
Life's tough, scary and risky but that's what pursuing something meaningful is about, taking the easy way out by slapping an iPad in front of kids will not end well I totally agree.
Anyway, keep up the good work, IMHO you're and heart and head are in the right place, societys head isn't.
N1, cheers for the videos.
Deady , it's more about the hater, having issues in their own lives. It's a way for them to get attention/interaction or even to let of frustrations. Hater fill ever social media nowadays, keep going chap, ur doing well.
Great video as usual Deady. Im a psv coach driver & middle lane hoggers do my head in. But you are legally allowed to "Undertake " it's called "making progress" providing you and the other vehicle are doing less than the speed limit of the road/motorway and you obviously stick to your lane after making the manoeuvre.
Ey up ive been watching most of you clips and as a experienced hgv driver who passed his teat in 2000and i think you clips are rather good so keep them coming please im returning soon after a 3 year lay off so you have been a big help thanks
Haha,J19.... I often do a night load from Liverpool to South Gloucestershire and don't even both risking Knutsford area of the M6. Just come off at Lymm and get back on at J18 Holmes Chapel.
The best diversions are the one's which which take you off the motorway and then there is no fooking diversion and just leave you to it and hope for the best.
I'm going down that road now , I over think everything. I love the hgv industry but where I work there are a lot of drivers that mean about the job and it's starting to drag me down . I'd love to know how to stop it bothering me so much .
Great video as always
👏👏👏👏 i used to be a long distance coach driver. I been to French Alps Holland, I heard every word you said, people think you just drive it's so much more than that. It's physically and mentally draining. And your partner doesn't know how much we go through. Keep up the good work mate .. sod the haters and be your self
Looking forward to Ronnie return today bud🔴⚪️⚫️👍
Been watching your channel for a while now & I gotta say you talk a lot of sense. I had my doubts about joining the industry but having listened to you I've decided it's a good path for me to pursue. Only at the medical stage before starting training. Maybe I'll post my progress. (If anyone would be interested). Anyway mate your the "dogs bollox" in my book. All the best.
I agree. I think that there might be issues with the head issues. I think that hgv drivers and other people who work in industries which are so lonely should be able to see a mental health professional or companies should employee someone who can be about to listen to drivers and be at the end of a phone for if they are facing issues and need to talk about it
Most companies should have mental health first aiders. I'm currently a MHFA for the construction company I work for. We are not doctors but people concern about others welfare and will listen and point to professional help if required
@@swt0846 that's what more companies should do. I think it would really help alot of drivers and other company empoyees
@@EddieTruckingAdventures I was a moving course on which I did cry. One of the best and most interesting pieces of training I've had
You’re not a waste of space, don’t let the hatred get to you. There will be people that will have different opinions/views and that will go against your personal output. That’s their view and let them carry on with the negativity. Be yourself, as you have inspired myself as well as many other people that are hoping to obtain the HGV category. Keep going as you’re doing a fine job. If you don’t, Jonny Wray will make his way to Warrington to have a word in your ear, not that you’d give me the time to get a word in!!! Only messing. Keep strong and CARRY ON REGARDLESS!
Think the haters are just pissed about the bicep veins mate 😂😂
I’m learning to get c+e , but there’s a lot that’s putting me off carrying on learning , especially stuff you’ve mentioned here, I run my own successful online business at the moment which pays a lot more than HGV driving , everything said here has definitely helped make my mind up , I will continue to get my license, but probably won’t do the job until pay is more than I’m on now , and break structure is different and motorway penalties for middle lane hoggers are harsher, the thinking constantly thing would probably be an issue too
Fair play Deady,don't let the bastards get you down bro,you're 100% right,mental health is always going to be a problem but be positive and you'll be good buddy.I think the HGV industry is good for certain types,I'm all the phone to me mates half the day and podcasts the other half,keep smiling bud.
Your onto something there deady lad never really thought of that before you mentioned it, truckers sat there for hours thinking negative things can not be healthy for the head
I'm not a driver but working in a warehouse I speak to quite few drivers and I've heard quite a few say that lorry driving is about the worst job in the world if you are having any kind of personal problems that are playing on your mind or depression of any kind, its not the sort of job that you can keep your mind occupied with because there's nothing to do and you get far too much time to think, deserted motorways in the dead of night with nothing but a white line to follow can almost be hypnotic and not so much the loneliness but the sheer lack for something to do is where the problem lies. I've heard it said that a manual gear box actually helped, back in the day when lorries were actually hard to drive you had to concentrate on keeping the wheels turning, it gave drivers something to do
Very true all of what you've said. By making trucks so easy to drive it's removed even more mental engagement. At least with a manual you had to plan your gears for an upcoming hill or descent. Even cruise control makes you feel removed from the driving experience.
Not slagging you fella i do quite like your videos i've watched quite a few, i think they are informative for new driver or drivers who are interested in coming to the industry, the thing is the pay rates have only just started to be quite reasonable there didn't use to be many driving jobs out there that paid a good hourly rate you had to put a lot of hours in and do nights out if wanted to get a half decent wage, its only in the last couple of years that some companies have realised the value of good drivers and are now paying good rates but still not that many of them about. I have worked in the industry for 37 years and now like you are working for an agency i have found if you get the right placement some of the agencies are paying good hourly rates which means you don't have to kill yourself putting lots of hours in. Fuck the haters young man just keep doing what your doing.
Top job as always Deady.In my own experience of the last subject few people will want to talk about it let alone listen to someone who wants to talk about it.
As the saying goes "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink it"
I didn't know that HGV's can't go in the outer lane. I hope you can start the group, you seem very committed to goodness. I am a 56 year old woman, I wanted to be a lorry driver when I was a child :) Best wishes
Driving is mentally challenging that's why better pay and working conditions /hours should be serious looked at
Hi Deady I don't usually comment on here but I have been watching your video's, practically every day for the last few weeks. Fell in love with your bubbly and humourous personality. You are a ray of sunshine and have cracked me up laughing so much over the weeks. Your trips to London and navigating the motorbikes, had me me in stitches for days!!! Keep being the shining star that you are!
#1 safety first above the rest #2 and also agree with your state of mind as wanting to know how many people have the same thoughts as you do yourself as its a help to well being and able to help others #3 I always like to watch your vids for the humour side of things and have learnt a few things even not being a trucker and I appreciate the time and dedication you put into each vid to try and help other people.
Hi Gareth, Well said, I'm sure there are out there, who this is highlighting.
It's good that some people "think outside the box" and not just plod on regardless.
No doubt your right about lack of constructive communication, nothing more than a single word and walk on. they live in false world that they think is the "Real" world. so when they get to go home, as you said, the "real" world seems Alien & noisy etc. and they cannot handle it? Result, Domestic Strife.
Hopefully your video & efforts will ring a few bells.
Stay safe & healthy.
Completely different video to your normal hyper self. its really heartfelt and a serious concern. For someone that wants to get into the industry I am always concerned about how the isolation of driving will effect how I react to my family on my return, great video mate, ignore the haters 👍
Iv said it once il say it again, I enjoy watching your videos mate, maybe its because your a bolton lad like me!....keep the positive attitude Deady, its who you are and positivity beats negativity 💯
I’m just shunting in a terburg and always on my own and yes the wife and kids can be to loud if you know what I mean mate and cheers
Lone working can cause anxiety and social issues. as you said, you have a lot of time to think and over-think things. If you have a run in or an altercation with someone on the road, at a drop, in your own company yards or even on the phone, you have all this time to sit and stew on it. It can lead to anger and frustration because you have no one to vent to.
Unfortunately, this means when you do get home, especially if you are tramping / working away, the first real amount of time you spend with anyone is when you are home with your family and these events can leave you irritable when you get there.
Humans are social animals and need the company and interaction of others to cope with day-to-day life. In the military and emergency services you can now get counseling for these things... why isnt there something for the Heavy Goods drivers? Like you said, a group that drivers can join to vent and be vented at, to discuss these things and try and maintain some sort of sanity is truly needed!
12 years of Hgv1 tramping, done Europe all over uk. Main reasons I hate tramping
1. Rude customers
2. Traffic planners with no experience with no Hgv license.
3. Long hours
4. Pressure and no understanding of a Hgv driver.
5. Low wages
6. Urine and poo in lay-bys.
7. Showers dirty.
8. The Heath and safety OTT
9. No family and friends time.
10. No personal time.
11. Early starts 3/4am.
12. Unit sharing.
13. Lidl/ Aldi drive and self tip and load.
14. Middle lane drivers.
15. Cars brake checking
16. Traffic Jams.
7/7/21 M6 I was stuck for 11.5hrs and done a 17 hr day because no where to park.
17. Cpc
18. Bosses not listening.
19. Noise from fridges when parked up.
20. Thieves nicking your diesel.
21. £2k fine for driver each illegal immigrate on your truck, when you’ve secured your truck and trailer 100%.
22. Dvsa
23. Shall I go on.
24. Industrial estates with double yellows.
25. £30 to park in services smelling of p#*s.
26. Rush rush rush.
27. Your late we’ll tip you now.
28. Your on time we’ll keep your here for hours.
29. No more friendly drivers.
30. Reasons I still do this job is because I have 2 kids and a wife, with a mortgage and bills to pay. And I have no education.
31. I have forklift, adr, hiab license.
32. Reason I can’t do day work is coz my monthly outgoing is £1300/£1500 a month.
33. Work in a warehouse at £9ph at 48 hrs doesn’t cover bills.
So this is reality of a Hgv 1 driver no bull, straight up. Some drivers are lucky pending on where they live or where Hubs, rdc, are. But 90% of Hgv1 drivers go through this day in day out.
34. So for new driver wanting to come in to this industry after 1/2 years the enjoyment will go and family will want you home. Mark my words work takes over.
Sorry to hear you're not getting massive views, but you should definitely know the positive videos you're putting out a while ago convinced me to start my C licence, and you gave the exact honest perspective I was looking for to know if I was making the right decision. Thanks, please keep up the good work!
"Old habits die hard"... personally, I handled the isolation with audio books, music and language learning. Turn a negative to positive, requires thought.
Head Health : is so true.
I've been HGV driving since I was 21 ( 44 now ) I spent 7 years ( Until recently) in the petrol industry ( tankers ) and 3 years of those was as a union rep.
I was told by many drivers ( privately) that they suffered mentally due to shifts and hours etc. Some were drinking excessively just to get to sleep. A couple told me they had suicidal tendencies.
I also believe cameras in the cabs are a major problem to drivers head health.
I'm now in my second year of training to be a therapist / counsellor. A massive well done for touching on this subject.( I will subscribe now) Maybe, if everyone talks about it, then the industry might adapt.
The biggest problem I have found is getting drivers to open up, it's a macho environment.
Deady lad, ignore all the bad tempered keyboard warriors out there. You are the main reason I decided to go for my HGV. Keep it up mate - hope to see ya on the road some time.
I have heard back from Ask The Police re undertaking on the motorway. In short, there is no specific laws against undertaking on the left, so Yes you can undertake on the left on the motorway when there is a lane hogger, as long as you do not cross lanes to do so and/or exceed the speed limit. IE, travelling in the 2nd lane, then moving into the left land just to undertake. If you are travelling in the left lane, and there is a lane hogger under the speed limit that is not moving back to the left, then you are, by law, allowed to undertake, as long as done safely. Also as a note, it can also be an offence to drive unnecessarily slow on the roads. So be not undertaking, you could actually be more dangerous than undertaking.
Well done big fella.
Been there and crashed through the wall.
Nothing affects me now.
I think all your videos are great 👍 don't let people get you down. People get really jealous because you are doing a good thing . I think all your videos are helpful .
First quick point on videos I've found that any of my happy videos have rubbish views but controversial stuff can go through the roof. Human nature I guess. Now then I count myself as one of the lucky ones as I have never had a job that I did not like, but then I think is that just me and my attitude to it. Started lorry driving March '84 and still love it, still love going to work even if I am in the north west most of the time now. I am known for being anti-social and now I wonder if it is partly the job that has made me this way. Don't get me wrong I am happy in life and have been with my wife for more than 37 years she the daughter of a lorry driver too. The best thing for me to combat any low feelings is to book the odd day off have a lie in spend the day with the wife and TALK. Most drivers I know confuse complaining with talking it is not the same thing. Keep the positivity going Deady lad it is not all about numbers. Enjoyed and liked the video. Respect to you Gareth but please stop smacking that tit so hard I fear for that nipples health sometimes. All the best.
"Most drivers I know confuse complaining with talking"
I think this is a good point. If drivers are so far into Deep Resion, that is how their "talking" is going to come out.... as moaning and hating.
Bro, you nailed it!
I do more or less the same thing as you but pulling the blue trailers with the big crafty smile on them. I've often thought to myself about the exact same points you've raised. I got my own theories, but they are just theories.....
Hope to catch you whenever you come down to Weybridge again, though chances are slim as my entrance in on the opposite side of the road from yours.
Keep up the good work, mate.
My Partner did tramping for 20 yrs, locked his self into the job, did not talk about his feelings, and it all came to a head when he tried committing suicide, , it was all the hours in the cab and not seeing anybody to talk with, apart from other drivers that only asked the same old questions, How long you been here? Going anywhere nice. After the suicide attempt, we got him out of the job and over the last 2 yrs he is a different man. Just what out and talk to people, it is one of the most degrading /sole destroying jobs i know.
I think every job has its proes and cons.
Hgv
Construction lol where do i begin 👈 lolll
Even small jobs like working in shops
Car and truck and bus macainics
Bus drives and so on and so on
No matter what job we get gonna have pros and cons its life.
The people that say i have 35 years experience in such a job
And say you will never last you wont be able to do that HOW DO THEY KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO what we are capable of.
Some people need to realise is THAT WE WAS ALL NEW IN A JOB .
Nobody starts a new job with full experience .
In jobs we all make mistakes
Im in the construction industy a year still making mistakes if in 20 years in construction ill still makes mistakes
Its life its how we learn
And if people keep bad mouthing industry such as hgv god help the future of these industries that people slag of because no one will go near it .
I think a group would do so well. Talking therapy is a proven method for recovering from mental health.
Truckers health anonymous uk would be a good name to draw in those in need.
I'd be one of the first to sign up. PTSD, autism, aspergers syndrome, depression and anxiety. No help professionally for any of those, not like i have the time to go docs anyway.
Good video gaz, keep them coming. 👍
For future reference, when j19 is shut again come off at j18 for Holmes chapel and jump on the old a50 all the way to lymm, adds about 10 mins to your journey but better than sitting in traffic for ages. As much as the smoke the pies bridge accident was a ball ache at least we are getting back home to our families... RIP driver
One of the things that might of changed and contributed to the last point was the cb's disappearing. I remember with my grandad him on the cb talking to the guys and planning meeting up at services, for breakfast and general chat. Good old cb could break the silence.
Why did the CB dissapear in UK? Seems very backwards
I don’t do the job so can’t really advise anything to be honest but those times you are on a long drive and your thoughts are getting negative maybe try try learning a new language? It might help with keeping your mind away from over thinking?……I’m seriously considering going for a class 1 license, been a plasterer for over 20 years but my shoulder and elbow are knackered now so need a new career which has brought me to your videos, you give sound advice and been truthful about some of the difficulties you face which is good to see and hear because some will assume it’s easy. As for the negative comments it’s most likely drivers that can’t remember how enthusiastic they were at your stage and somewhat envious of you putting out videos and getting positive feedback, why aren’t they on UA-cam putting out content if they can do it better? Anyway good shit dude!
Nr 1 for me is managers who treat drivers like numbers.
Hi Gareth, you keep doing what you’re doing, your videos are tip top, forget the haters there will always be haters it’s a natural thing, keep the positive vibe going,
I’ve been driving for 2 years now and love it, I get the thinking thing, but I keep it positive thoughts and makes my day amazing, keep doing what you do 👍👍👍
You’re totally right about mental health I’ve been driving 18 years and it’s the same everyday it makes you grumpy and you see no way out I’m divorced and my kids live 70 miles away so my weekends off I’m still driving to see them I’m only 39 🥵
There is nothing wrong with getting hate...just dont let the haters dictate the direction of your channel
I’ve been a driver for over 8 years and I suffer badly with deep pressure and it’s coursed me to try both days and tramping ontill the point I have had over 150 different driving jobs due to having a short fuse with crappy companies