I like this bloke. No drama no bullshit videos. After 25 years of driving class 1 I,am still learning stuff. The job has changed in that time,but it's better than it was 25 year old👍👍👍
A very sensible video. You’re very accurate on the majority of what you say. Except about Trucker Tim. He’s not a trucker but anyways all the best for your next year on the road bill.
Hi Billy you are without a doubt an inspiration mate it was a shame when I started with George Baker myself wasn't the best start the lorry wasn't as well equipped as it should have been and obviously with my family issue (my dad is still hanging on, I'm in Tenerife now spending some time with him) but thank you for all your support was much appreciated 👍👍I have no doubt you will continue to do extremely well and inspire others.
Followed you from your initial training vlogs . You are an inspiration and so glad you have reached this milestone . I passed class 1 at a similar time but haven’t driven much since due to tacho hours alongside a full time railway job but so want to change careers . Just so difficult to give up my 30 yr job I hate with a good company to follow my gut feeling as I know it’s what I want to do but just not brave enough to commit . Best of luck for the future
He won't mention him because on board with an HGV did a video on him a few days ago and it was funny this guy thinks hes a GURU he needs to pull his head out of his ARSE.
well done im only 9 months in, did the same course as you after watching your vid, then did tramping for 6 months, I'm so not suited to that I've now got a permanent job trunking with DX a good company to work for but pay is not so good salaried at 35k, silver lining i sleep in my own bed every day.
At least you worked that out though. There’s lots of people that won’t just admit tramping isn’t for them. They blame everything else but don’t look at themselves. It’s very much a case of the ones who can do and the ones that can’t shouldn’t. Good to hear you’re doing something else still in the trade. Safe travels 🚛💨💨
Great video. Iv got my first start this monday. Been trying to get a job for 2 months after passing. It's a job I have always wanted to do and following in my grandads footsteps. Cnt wait to get started on the road
So you are a sort of entertainer for office people ? At circus they called it different...When you walk into a office and try to please them so they can behave something is wrong...
Hi there I have been watching you for sometime and I must say you do a good job,I wanted to ask you your advice I have just passed my class 2 last week and I want to get class 1 but do you think it's better for me to get some experience in hgv driving first and then move up to class 1 I would like to hear your opinion on this thank you , Gordon
Congratulations 🙌! It really depends on how you feel. I felt confident and happy to go straight into Class 1 with no experience. Yes it isn’t easy, but I stuck with it. Every individual is different! I’ve never driven a class 2, so wouldn’t know TBH. I’ve always wanted to go straight into class 1, so I did.
Followed you from your Training vlogs have also booked on the Bootcamp Training Myself still got lot to do on the C&E course so far its been good have u Wages gone up or down since u started?
I’m 38 and ive just booked my medical. I’m hoping to go straight in for my class1 as ive driven tractors with trailers etc. what puts the fear of god into me is the technical stuff 😅 do you take your test in a manual or a automatic?
You’ll been fine Simon. Just listen, learn and take your time and you will pass with flying colours my friend. I did my test in a semi automatic buddy 👍
Thanks very much billy appreciate the reply. i watched your videos from the start. It hit home a bit as i lost my dad in 2019 due to asbestosis so i know how that feels. I am doing my license as ive wanted to for a long time. I am aiming to buy my own lorry and go free lance as i run a business all ready with my wife so it will be a extra income more than anything. if i have the confidence i will up load videos of progress. All the best billy and keep up the good work. p.s would you ever look at becoming a owner operator@@billyhgvuk
You will learn a lot this is what you call tramping sorry Billy u stay a 5 nights a week this women is in her 60s and been tramping nearly 36 years Long Distance Lorry Diaries Sherralin Ballard
Well done Billy
I like this bloke.
No drama no bullshit videos.
After 25 years of driving class 1 I,am still learning stuff.
The job has changed in that time,but it's better than it was 25 year old👍👍👍
A very sensible video. You’re very accurate on the majority of what you say. Except about Trucker Tim. He’s not a trucker but anyways all the best for your next year on the road bill.
Hi Billy you are without a doubt an inspiration mate it was a shame when I started with George Baker myself wasn't the best start the lorry wasn't as well equipped as it should have been and obviously with my family issue (my dad is still hanging on, I'm in Tenerife now spending some time with him) but thank you for all your support was much appreciated 👍👍I have no doubt you will continue to do extremely well and inspire others.
Followed you from your initial training vlogs . You are an inspiration and so glad you have reached this milestone . I passed class 1 at a similar time but haven’t driven much since due to tacho hours alongside a full time railway job but so want to change careers . Just so difficult to give up my 30 yr job I hate with a good company to follow my gut feeling as I know it’s what I want to do but just not brave enough to commit .
Best of luck for the future
Keep going mate 👍🇦🇺
keep doing what you're doing bud 🤙
You forgot to mention On board with Hgv channel ... hes top class 😂
He won't mention him because on board with an HGV did a video on him a few days ago and it was funny this guy thinks hes a GURU he needs to pull his head out of his ARSE.
well done im only 9 months in, did the same course as you after watching your vid, then did tramping for 6 months, I'm so not suited to that I've now got a permanent job trunking with DX a good company to work for but pay is not so good salaried at 35k, silver lining i sleep in my own bed every day.
At least you worked that out though. There’s lots of people that won’t just admit tramping isn’t for them. They blame everything else but don’t look at themselves. It’s very much a case of the ones who can do and the ones that can’t shouldn’t. Good to hear you’re doing something else still in the trade. Safe travels 🚛💨💨
Congrats🎉🍾🥂😁
Congratulations 1 year me as well but I didn't find permanent class job yet done couple of shifts through the year... 😊
I’m 5 months in now it’s going quick 👍🏻
Have a great happy 🎄 Christmas 🎁 Billy with your family and thanks 👍 again for your road 🛣️ videos this year.
Thank you 👍👍
Great video.
Iv got my first start this monday. Been trying to get a job for 2 months after passing. It's a job I have always wanted to do and following in my grandads footsteps.
Cnt wait to get started on the road
Well done id say been trying for over a year now since passing cant get a class 1 job had to settle for class 2....
Sort that height indicator out fella
So you are a sort of entertainer for office people ? At circus they called it different...When you walk into a office and try to please them so they can behave something is wrong...
Hi there I have been watching you for sometime and I must say you do a good job,I wanted to ask you your advice I have just passed my class 2 last week and I want to get class 1 but do you think it's better for me to get some experience in hgv driving first and then move up to class 1 I would like to hear your opinion on this thank you , Gordon
Congratulations 🙌! It really depends on how you feel. I felt confident and happy to go straight into Class 1 with no experience. Yes it isn’t easy, but I stuck with it. Every individual is different! I’ve never driven a class 2, so wouldn’t know TBH. I’ve always wanted to go straight into class 1, so I did.
@@billyhgvuk thx mate I will just go for it and get some experience,but I will do my class 1 at some point,cheers
I guess this was in reply to a video by another vlogger 😂😂😂
Followed you from your Training vlogs have also booked on the Bootcamp Training Myself still got lot to do on the C&E course so far its been good have u Wages gone up or down since u started?
Hiya, good luck with it. And thanks for your support. Wages have been relatively similar. Every company pays differently buddy 👍
You'll learn to hate Mercs and the job :)
I’m 38 and ive just booked my medical. I’m hoping to go straight in for my class1 as ive driven tractors with trailers etc. what puts the fear of god into me is the technical stuff 😅 do you take your test in a manual or a automatic?
You’ll been fine Simon. Just listen, learn and take your time and you will pass with flying colours my friend. I did my test in a semi automatic buddy 👍
Thanks very much billy appreciate the reply. i watched your videos from the start. It hit home a bit as i lost my dad in 2019 due to asbestosis so i know how that feels. I am doing my license as ive wanted to for a long time. I am aiming to buy my own lorry and go free lance as i run a business all ready with my wife so it will be a extra income more than anything. if i have the confidence i will up load videos of progress. All the best billy and keep up the good work. p.s would you ever look at becoming a owner operator@@billyhgvuk
You will learn a lot this is what you call tramping sorry Billy u stay a 5 nights a week this women is in her 60s and been tramping nearly 36 years
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