First Trip To Holland In My New Volvo FH540!

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  • @IIDOM1NAt0RII
    @IIDOM1NAt0RII 2 роки тому +93

    Hey man just got recommended your channel, I’m an American truck driver and it’s cool to see how different it is there. I’ve never driven a coe truck before but it seems like they are definitely purpose built to navigate the tighter roads there. Cool video and great insight. I subbed stay safe on the road buddy ✌️

    • @MrSabumaru
      @MrSabumaru 2 роки тому +2

      its also because of the HARD lenght limit for normal commercial trucks
      so taking off the nose adds some extra metres/yards cargo

    • @jamp12008
      @jamp12008 2 роки тому +3

      I don't even drive a car but know what coe means just from watching random lorrie driver videos on youtube. 👍🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @theexclusivereports7591
      @theexclusivereports7591 2 роки тому +1

      Hey mate nice to see your comment how much do you make in a year?

    • @frenchcoremafia7005
      @frenchcoremafia7005 Рік тому +1

      Keep on trucking brother

  • @briancronin8476
    @briancronin8476 2 роки тому +97

    I'm not a truck driver, but Holland was the easiest place to drive, not one bad road in the whole country. Makes the M50 look like a passage... 😂

    • @kylemclaren2175
      @kylemclaren2175 2 роки тому

      Oiiijhjjhhjjjjjjjjj

    • @_.A.J._
      @_.A.J._ 2 роки тому +12

      Well I'm a Dutch truck driver and I really love the mentality of the motorists in England. They are the most patient and well-behaved drivers. And I drove around Europe through 12 countries.

    • @blanco7726
      @blanco7726 2 роки тому +4

      @@_.A.J._ agreed. Too polite in my opinion, because I am not used to it. I am used to intuitively decide when to give up my priority whenever the flow of traffic can be bettered for example or for someone running after a bus for example. But the Brits just let anyone pass whenever, wherever, seemingly no logic behind it other than wanting you to be in front of them😂

    • @TheStingyRay
      @TheStingyRay 2 роки тому

      @@blanco7726 This interesting, I kinda thought the British were shit drivers. Is it the politeness, forgoing rules of the road? Whereas Europeans tend to hold the rules in higher esteem sort of thing?

    • @blanco7726
      @blanco7726 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheStingyRay Brits are good drivers in general, very aware. About the giving way, in my opinion it's just time wasting other than that no big deal. In extreme traffic, we'll also filter side streets in, zipper style but if traffic is rolling or driving no one's stopping if they have priority. We might slow down a little, see if you wanna filter in, but if you're indecisive you missed your chance lol. Depending where you could even get honked at for making a priority stream of cars stop.

  • @cabovermike
    @cabovermike 2 роки тому +8

    Well done, i can remember the first solo/euro trip i did and it was a bit nerve wracking but i got through it, loaded doncaster tipped fallingbostel germany, reloaded bernkastel kues for london,.that was in 1976 in my new F88, but i did a couple of trips with my brother in his new daf 2800, and thinking back i did one solo trip in the daf when he was on holiday, and that was doncaster to fallinbostel germany tip and reload northern holland to warminster uk, 21 y/o and in a LHD truck,along with all the permits/tanksheines/customs etc,. didnt see you doing any customs clearance formalities now with all the brexit hassles, or is it because your southern ireland EU,so no need to clear customs,..keeo on trucking ian cheers,.

  • @rodericktrowhill4132
    @rodericktrowhill4132 2 роки тому +3

    Cool little trip. Lived in West Germany from 88 to 91 and did a few long road trips in the back seat of a 240 wagon. Currently hauling liquid asphalt around Ontario and Quebec Canada. This here video was great. Thanks and I'll be watching some more as I'm on my reset time here.

    • @12love
      @12love Рік тому

      Hello 👋

  • @JC-xk6gv
    @JC-xk6gv 2 роки тому +3

    Great video Ian my first trip to Europe is fast approaching so I'm glad you done this video . Keep the info coming and drive safe fella.

  • @Swimmingforlife.
    @Swimmingforlife. 2 роки тому +2

    Just a fantastic video Ian, keep them coming, fantastic first trip abroad.
    Kind regards
    Johnny

  • @user-cu6iz8nh6q
    @user-cu6iz8nh6q 4 місяці тому

    Great video Ian. Really enjoyed it! I could feel your nerves when you reached France😂Good job all around.

  • @declanmcgrath4013
    @declanmcgrath4013 2 роки тому +8

    Really enjoyable video Ian,
    Fair play to you for recording your first trip.
    See you got a touch of the Ned Kelly’s when you hit traffic!
    Good luck with everything 👍

    • @sidarist
      @sidarist 2 роки тому +1

      Ned is the man. I love it when he goes mental, laugh my bollocks off

    • @12love
      @12love Рік тому

      Hopefully you will teach me how to drive truck

  • @bradybob01
    @bradybob01 2 роки тому +3

    Great Video Ian, The Volvo looking good, looking forward to your next video!

  • @martinbradley4730
    @martinbradley4730 2 роки тому +3

    Well done Ian great video you obviously enjoyed yourself good health to enjoy your new truck look forward to the next one vlog. Stay safe

  • @richardparnell6551
    @richardparnell6551 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. I am not a truck driver and it is great to get some insight into your world. I am also glad to know that I am not alone in finding Dover and Calais really confusing!

  • @MadHolms
    @MadHolms 2 роки тому +6

    you should put 2 cameras on each far top corners of lorry pointing forward. this way they will capture most of the cabin from the outside and part of the road. Should be cool to watch while going through narrow roads and turns :)

  • @MasGinstiC
    @MasGinstiC 2 роки тому +7

    As a Belgian citizen I giggled when you came back over Brussels :D But that's a lesson learned i guess ! :D
    Great video by the way! Really enjoyed this long vid!

  • @Bulletguy07
    @Bulletguy07 2 роки тому +15

    I used to tour around Europe with a Motorhome and for me it was always a pleasure driving anywhere across the Channel compared to what we put up with in UK! The Autobahns in Germany are an absolute joy to drive and service area facilities are top class and there's always oceans of parking space. I don't know if they charge for HGV's but Motorhomes and cars have no charge at all and you can stay as long as you need. I've parked up on some which even had barbeques for people to use.

    • @DizzyVizion
      @DizzyVizion 2 роки тому +2

      The Tory/Windsor/Oligarch climate of land ownership/lordship over the great British serf/peasants is what prevents the people of the UK from leading as pleasant a life as those on the European continent.
      Funny how the Russian influence in Londongrad over the push for Brexit, has come at great expense to the serf/peasants, and gains of the Tory/Windsor/Oligarch set.
      Vote Tory, and support the Windsor crown, and you're basically voting to for you, and your children, to keep getting eff'd in the 'B'!

  • @pshearduk
    @pshearduk 2 роки тому +1

    I'm not a truck driver, but loved this video. great insights to the lifestyle. Some amazing trucks! atb

  • @louisflanagan1405
    @louisflanagan1405 2 роки тому +3

    more of these videos are needed, top class as always Ian

  • @willpolr
    @willpolr 2 роки тому +1

    Great video mate. I’m not a truck driver but I used to do uk-Belgium-Holland in a 7.5 ton back in the late 80s. Did that same route round Gent once and remember shit loads of traffic lights! Haha. Nice one mate makes me want to get back into driving

  • @paulfonterra
    @paulfonterra 2 роки тому

    Mate I'm a trucker in New Zealand....best video I've seen in ages, honesty, great footage. Ya fark up ya owned it Rudy brilliant mate. 1st video I've seen from you dunno how it popped up on ma feed but well played, your a natural. Go well

  • @ronnie9187
    @ronnie9187 2 роки тому +8

    Driving once in the UK, I had to ajust really to driving on the left side. I had to think about that when I saw the driving seat here on the left. We did go with our own car, otherwise I thought, I had to get used to a different handling (gearbox on the left instead of the right), but it still was quit difficult, especially on the roundabouts. Driving with a truck that must be even more difficult, big respect!

    • @Supraboyes
      @Supraboyes 2 роки тому +1

      i dont think i could use to a gearbox on my right, it would boggle my mind

    • @12love
      @12love Рік тому

      What's up

  • @Butlerbob
    @Butlerbob 2 роки тому +18

    Beautiful cars those Volvos, I have never driven the new model but for years with its predecessor, they remain great cars.
    Holyhead! there I once loaded aluminum in 2011 at one of the largest factories that have ever been there, I later learned that the company had closed!
    I wish you a lot of safe kilometers / miles but that should work with such a thick Volvo!! Take Care!!
    I am a retired professional driver and have also been able to tour all over Europe!!

    • @12love
      @12love Рік тому +1

      How are you doing?

  • @cillcon
    @cillcon 2 роки тому +2

    Great Video Ian.. the Volvo looks savage . Well wear and Safe Travels

  • @heavyhaulage1
    @heavyhaulage1 2 роки тому

    Awesome video mate. Really enjoyed it. Can’t wait for your next euro trip 👌🏻

  • @skyrider29
    @skyrider29 2 роки тому +2

    Great vid mate, made me giggle a bit, I use to do that run back in the 90s

  • @mikeclark4416
    @mikeclark4416 2 роки тому +2

    Love the "Gothernburg " Number plate surrounds . Love it . I wouldnt mind having some of them for my Volvo V70 Ha Ha

  • @truckdriver1982
    @truckdriver1982 2 роки тому +1

    25:28 aaa, Göteborg! My hometown 😍 And ofc the home of Volvo!
    Nice video!

  • @simongranger8131
    @simongranger8131 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed that video, hope u have many more great miles, cracking truck u got yourself there

  • @jameswilliamson4728
    @jameswilliamson4728 2 роки тому +2

    The Volvo FH 540 is looking good lan and thanks again for your videos and I have got my class one training and test in April and stay safe 👍

  • @geofflowe6971
    @geofflowe6971 2 роки тому

    Great to hear you enjoyed your first trip take care Ian 🚛🚛

  • @whoareyouandwhatdoyouwant
    @whoareyouandwhatdoyouwant 2 роки тому

    Very cool to see one of the yellow Whitworth Bros trucks in the video at 11:28, one of their plants is pretty local to me and it's always fun to see them wherever they crop up

  • @HSVHEAVEN
    @HSVHEAVEN 2 роки тому

    Just discovered your channel and watched this video first. Really enjoyed it and nice to see a bit of Europe from your point of view. Looking forward to the next trip. Thanks 👍

  • @chrisodriscoll8399
    @chrisodriscoll8399 2 роки тому +3

    Great video Ian. Keep the videos coming 👌🏻

  • @philipgledhill7227
    @philipgledhill7227 2 роки тому +4

    I it's philip pleased to meet you buddy a bit difficult with your accent.brilliant vlog phil enjoyed your work take care and I hope to watch your next vlog phil. Happy trucking buddy.

  • @bignose140
    @bignose140 Рік тому

    Glad to hear the Chuck wagon getting a mention! Been stopping there since the early 90's :D

  • @rogerbinny1996
    @rogerbinny1996 2 роки тому

    Great video with the new truck .Scenery looks great over there .Stay safe and healthy ..

  • @Workshop-of-Allsorts
    @Workshop-of-Allsorts 2 роки тому +2

    Great Vlog Iano.... truck is looking super Lad 👌 fair play to ya 👏

  • @simonveitch9878
    @simonveitch9878 2 роки тому

    Amazing video lad ya made it back for the boat hope to see more of your truckin vidoes lad

  • @pauljohn6637
    @pauljohn6637 2 роки тому +1

    Well done Ian. Thanks for the ride along. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇸

  • @geoffhughes453
    @geoffhughes453 2 роки тому

    Just found your vids Ian. Really enjoying watching them. Keep safe mate.

  • @gricads
    @gricads 2 роки тому

    Why am I watching this from Queensland Australia,came up in my recommendations,great video mate, subscribed and going to look at more of your videos,cheers mate

  • @ckkehoe2
    @ckkehoe2 2 роки тому

    Great video. Content and production was really nice. Top class

  • @kirktitgen7453
    @kirktitgen7453 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet trailer...goes perfect with the new tractor

  • @mikeclark4416
    @mikeclark4416 2 роки тому +1

    Much envy to you ,but much trust in a Bran new Volvo , When I had my first Volvo FL 7 Days !! , I had a few problems with Coolant , Door Handles Ect Oh yes -My curtains had to be double lined .

  • @stum6070
    @stum6070 2 роки тому +7

    Superb video.....I have huge respect for the truck drivers.....you are all the backbone of logistics...thank you

  • @teddysdadcory
    @teddysdadcory 2 роки тому

    Oh! I really like the horizontal sliding doors on the cabinets.

  • @garyroberts8170
    @garyroberts8170 2 роки тому +1

    A very enjoyable video Ian hope to see more of them maybe venture further afield like Spain or Italy the more you do the better you will get was a handy first shopping trip lol keep her lit kid and congratulations on getting ingaged

  • @dennismathieson1140
    @dennismathieson1140 2 роки тому

    Cracking video and cracking motor Ian .......Grant good Scottish name there 😊 The MAN you were admiring was Ian Rogers of Keith in Aberdeenshire can remember when they were a one man band. I have had 7 Volvo cars in my life so great choice of vehicle.

  • @dannotdanny
    @dannotdanny 2 роки тому

    Good lad. I'm not a trucker but I enjoyed that.
    Watch how you go!

  • @tonygamblen6370
    @tonygamblen6370 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Ian keep them coming. 👍🏻

  • @markwillis7654
    @markwillis7654 2 роки тому +2

    Great vid ian,, good trip your first 1,, do ye do much continent work,, truck looking good
    👍☘👏

  • @leop3009
    @leop3009 2 роки тому

    Hey Ian....i see volvo i subbed 😆 Cars, SUVs, and Transport trucks....👍🏻 plus your vids are chill....so relaxing

  • @thomtrucker1925
    @thomtrucker1925 2 роки тому +1

    One of tge best automatic toll systems for all countries in Europe is Eurowag. One box for all countries, system works for booking parking and more. I use it for a years and no more messing with different boxes

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid6574 2 роки тому

    Dude when I saw the thumbnail for this video I literally thought FPS Russia was back making trucking videos. The likeness is stunning

  • @randallrussell1397
    @randallrussell1397 2 роки тому +1

    Wish they had trucks like these here in the us would make life so much easier most of the time

  • @1982PRA
    @1982PRA 2 роки тому +2

    Well done Ian. Great to finally break your euro cherry 🍒👍😅

  • @R.S.407
    @R.S.407 2 роки тому +1

    Fair play to you lad you made that trip look easy

  • @LtD973
    @LtD973 2 роки тому

    Ha ha, you’re like a kid in the sweet shop!! Great vid.

  • @garydoralsh5863
    @garydoralsh5863 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video ! make more of these and your page will be on a million subs soon

  • @willjarrett9060
    @willjarrett9060 2 роки тому

    It seemed to be a good trip for you… I’m heading out into Europe next month (full time) as this will be weekly for me and I have to say I’ve taken everything in from your video.. good man👊

  • @thomasgarwell8214
    @thomasgarwell8214 2 роки тому +1

    First time of watching you IG. Not a lorry driver, but have holidayed in France numerous times. Its very easy going through Dover and exiting Calais. But Calais is a positive nightmare when coming back. We changed to go to Dunkirk, much, much easier :) :)

  • @darraghwelby2171
    @darraghwelby2171 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video Ian👍

  • @brianleacy6689
    @brianleacy6689 2 роки тому

    Thanks Ian definitely your best video I jove your honesty keep her lite

  • @australiantruckspotting8883
    @australiantruckspotting8883 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Dude and that’s a really nice truck

  • @Butlerbob
    @Butlerbob 2 роки тому +1

    Dover and Folkestone are very well known to me, hundred of times I was been there for the crossings vice versa, once I could have made e video from Calias to Folkstone by train, 45 min of black video cut it out, ha ha in just one minute from Calais to Folkestone faster couldn't !! ha ha ha also Dunkirk I was there more than hundred times sailing with the DFDS, great ships!!

  • @blackcats3951
    @blackcats3951 2 роки тому

    More of these please mate! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼

  • @shaunfinlay6424
    @shaunfinlay6424 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed watching this video, weldone over there lad

  • @jimjim6288
    @jimjim6288 2 роки тому

    Good video, you can't beat a new truck turn the key and go. Enjoy

  • @masonisle8761
    @masonisle8761 2 роки тому +1

    Mint video keep them coming 🤙

  • @ciaranburke04
    @ciaranburke04 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video Ian 👌

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf 2 роки тому +1

    Hi 👋🏻 Ian. Great video buddy 👍🏻 You’ll be taking over from the legend Ned Kelly Mo Bill and Grandad lol 😆 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @seanlenehan7574
    @seanlenehan7574 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Truck looks class 👍☘

  • @lukeduffy2158
    @lukeduffy2158 2 роки тому +1

    Fecken savage video Ian the sweat would be coming out of my fingers going over there for my first time 🙈🙈🙈fair play to ya and the truck is savage looking 👌👌👌👌👌👌

  • @paulduffy8054
    @paulduffy8054 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great you will get curtain hooks in meer truck stop good for food. Safe trip

  • @evilunclepaul8850
    @evilunclepaul8850 2 роки тому +1

    Hats off to you mate. I remember shitting bricks first time I drove on the Continent and I was only in a car.

  • @PvMhijden
    @PvMhijden 2 роки тому

    i often drive whole weeks towards austria, krotia or even denmark sometimes. but i also work warehouse every other week. what i do usually, is during the weeks i'm at home i make meals and chuck them in the freezer at home, and before i leave i have one of those insulated boxes they also use for pizza's etc. chuck them in the back of the trailer and just go, usually gives me atleast 4 days of home made food. saves you some money as well and fridays we usually gather with a few drivers from out company at a stop near mannheim (if coming from austria) or oyten when coming from denmark with a few drivers and eat there.

  • @iananderson2408
    @iananderson2408 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Easy watching 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @hampusgranstrom6267
    @hampusgranstrom6267 2 роки тому +2

    if you get a chance to do a sweden trick with the truck, go for it! we got loads of costum trucks everywhere here, and loads of paintjobs on em!

  • @truckingwithwim8039
    @truckingwithwim8039 2 роки тому +1

    interesting video, welcome to Holland too from a dutch driver ;), cheers lad

  • @tomcairns7662
    @tomcairns7662 2 роки тому +1

    Cracking video Ian 👌🏻

  • @fensterputzernuernberg
    @fensterputzernuernberg 2 роки тому

    I travel back through belgium and Holland twice a year from germany.. The german Autobahn is imo from the north towards Bayern in the night not the best !! loads of curves and dark.. Driving through belgium on the otehr hand is a beautiful experience in the night time .

  • @paulmadden1458
    @paulmadden1458 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job on the video. Interesting content. Looking forward to seeing some more

    • @12love
      @12love Рік тому

      What's up Paul

  • @caseylimbert266
    @caseylimbert266 Рік тому

    Hope you made it to your boat in time, buddy, cheers from the US

  • @paddydunn9729
    @paddydunn9729 2 роки тому

    Fair play to ya DWIG ya smashed it lad ☘️🤙🏼🇮🇪🤙🏼☘️

  • @bazxf95
    @bazxf95 2 роки тому +1

    Good video Ian. Keep 'er it lad.

  • @quaaludes7898
    @quaaludes7898 2 роки тому

    24:11 that's such a relaxing point of view

  • @Auris_Tv
    @Auris_Tv 2 роки тому

    mate im a bus driver and i akways wanted to try truck driving into europe and man i literoy felt everything u felt as if i am right there and i am only watching lol what great video thanks ! loveed it !

  • @Ladd06_
    @Ladd06_ 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see a long video ian

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 2 роки тому +2

    Antwerp is in Belgium, buddy.
    And these days the Dutch people prefer you call their nation the Netherlands which is actually it's proper term as Holland only really refers to a particular area of the Netherlands.
    It's a bit like somebody saying that they are going to Ireland and it turns out they are actually going to Belfast which is clearly in Northern Ireland.
    Happy trucking in your lovely new Volvo FH

    • @marcphelan9883
      @marcphelan9883 2 роки тому

      No Belfast is definitely in Ireland, never go to Ireland and say you are in Northern Ireland its an insult to the Irish people

    • @neilburns8869
      @neilburns8869 2 роки тому

      @@marcphelan9883 are you for real?

    • @neilburns8869
      @neilburns8869 2 роки тому

      To be brutally honest I am British, my father seeved in the some of the most highly respected parts of the British Army.
      Northern Ireland is called that todifferentia it from the Republic of Ireland which is a completely different country! Like it or not.
      It is NOT a UNITED IRELAND apart from in your own imagination at the moment.
      And I don't really give a jot, if you find that insulting because I deal in facts not the nonsense of dyed-in-the-wool Irish bigots like yourself.

    • @marcphelan9883
      @marcphelan9883 2 роки тому +1

      @@neilburns8869 I'm for real real ,just because some imperialist Brit draws a line on a map doesn't mean you can divide the Irish nation and its people Belfast is as much a part of Ireland as kerry or Dublin

  • @sam28600
    @sam28600 Рік тому

    Nice video! A tip: your sound level for the music is way higher that the speak level :-)

  • @ronaldderooij1774
    @ronaldderooij1774 2 роки тому +1

    I (Dutch) once drove in the UK in a right hand drive automatic car for one day. It is better for all parties concerned if I do never, ever repeat that. There was miraculously no accident, but I discovered that my brain is not wired for driving a right hand drive car on the wrong side of the road. Sad, because I love the country. But really I will not do it again.

  • @Bounty_Hunter84
    @Bounty_Hunter84 2 роки тому +1

    I know the skyway well used to go in there in 2007 when i was working out of the DHL hub. Great Vid bud just subbed. Was a anyone else in your family involved in Trucking?

  • @peterstewart4734
    @peterstewart4734 2 роки тому

    Hi. Ireland calling. Drove a truck around Europe for 23 years. Holland is a great country to drive in. The red light was still lit on your toll box. That means you hadn’t registered it correctly. The first camera that picks up your registration will see no toll box. That’s a €1500 fine. Plus get yourself a proper truck sat nav and don’t be using the phone.

  • @michaelsheridan9659
    @michaelsheridan9659 2 роки тому +4

    Great video thanks for taking us along on the ride, just one question though why don't you use a proper sat nav I know the good ones for trucking are expensive but surely if your going into Europe more would it not be worth investing in. Ps not a criticism just wondering 🤔 👍👍

  • @henrivanbemmel
    @henrivanbemmel 2 роки тому +1

    Holy cow ... you're getting better fuel economy hauling 25t than I do in Canada with my 35 ft class A RV with a GVW of 20500 lb. Enjoy!

    • @12love
      @12love Рік тому

      You're really funny

  • @AllWeatherTruckin
    @AllWeatherTruckin Рік тому

    Great video dude

  • @jayd1974
    @jayd1974 2 роки тому +1

    Spot on mate great video 👍

  • @New2HGV
    @New2HGV 2 роки тому +1

    Mate.... Love the vid 👊🏻😎 this is exactly what I want to be doing... I lived in the netherlands for three years.... I literally just done my class 1... So if you have any advice on how to get on the euro drops would be a huge help 👊🏻

  • @jordanloon6084
    @jordanloon6084 2 роки тому

    I’m Canadian, it was nice to watch your video.

  • @CASHO76
    @CASHO76 2 роки тому

    Got to make the cab your home from home bud,great content 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @3storiesUp
    @3storiesUp 2 роки тому

    Loved the vid mate .. subbed.

  • @thomasgarwell8214
    @thomasgarwell8214 2 роки тому +1

    Whilst you're ever in Belgium, you must try their special stew. Its to die for