New Pass HGVlog 8 | Fired.... Already!
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Yeah, after a good morning at work, driving & delivering fresh fruit and vegetables i had an altercation with the Owner of the company i was driving for. The way i have been brought up & the way i bring MY children up is to treat people with Respect. Respect is EARNED not given!
The explanation is at the end of the video lol.
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You’re a top bloke. Very brave to stick to your beliefs and principles. Keep your head up pal!
Cheers mate! Appreciate the positive comment!
He didn't stick to his principles, he was quiet prepared to 'help out' in the warehouse, it's because of drivers like him the job is fucked
@@lliambunter He helped out in the warehouse, but when told to brush a floor like he was a warehouse operative he said no. The reason the industry is “fucked” (although it isn’t) is because of negative people like you... If you don’t like the job then don’t do it, simple.
No one should be spoken to like that from office staff. If someone spoke to me like that they would be told to do one politely
If the agency want you dressed a certain way. Then provide a uniform. Simples!
Agreed mate.
But surely it's a lesson learned? Let's say you alienate yourself from 50% of the customers that agency deals with then you're loosing a lot of work.
As you say, a pair of dark cargo pants and a tidy top portrays a professional image. 👍
Gareth Bell a uniform to people like agency etc is nothing. All tax free etc. Either that or provide an allowance for work wear with a standard, black cargo trousers, black top etc. Again it’s not even peanuts to any firm. Customers happy, employees happy. No dramas!
Fair enough, but if I was agency I'd see it as my duty to make myself the one they want to hire?!
But that's just my logic. Thankfully I've never needed to be agency in 20 years, always managed to get a job.
EnglishAndy even Companies now require their employees to pay for their own uniforms. It's greedy but it goes on.
Hay buddy,
1st totally get how you feel but it's all part of the experience of what work you do in the future.
I did a food place in Bolton in Van's doing the same stuff, it was crap!! Drivers walking out before they'd left depot due to being spoken to like shit and the wages being the same. Dont settle for poor work for poor hourly rates.
2nd With regards to 'uniform' for the better work the client is going to expect a standard so have a look around at what class 1 drivers wear, get yourself some work trousers, and polo tops plain, for work, as an ex squaddie myself I get the meaning of H4H but your not paid to support them if that makes sense, it's a small adaption to keep the work coming buddy, theres loads of veterans driving and youd be hard pushed to find one wearing stuff like that.
Honestly mate that would be my advice moving forward .
Another thought would be talk to the agency and ask them to give you HGV work no more Van's as you're looking to build up experience in that role, it's all about bouncing back better than you was mate, hope your not too down today and that you get offered some great work, hang in there buddy you're doing grand👍
Hi mate, love the videos, having driven C+E for 10 years, I know the struggle to get started, loads of companies will now take on new drivers, just keep trying companies direct and get rid of agencies
I know this is 4 yr old now but I’m with you all the way, both support for H4H and respect. Passed my CE yesterday so the journey begins for me. Great content with this and the more recent stuff. Cheers. James
"I love mulit drop" said no one, ever. Apart from you. So you will always get a job.
What's not to love?
@@Deady2012 stress, stopping starting. Unloading a lot (handballing). The fact that tacho is more annoying, due to the WTD coming in to effect before driver hours. Tight areas to deliver...
You should get your HIAB. You love that.
@@doms6741 Nout bad about that mate haha! I have 15 within my first 6 hours then half hour around 11. Tight streets are fun! Handballing keeps me fit and stops me getting fat.
The jobs what you make of it i suppose.
@@Deady2012
Laugh lol funny made me laugh
When you get 30 drops on a class 2 can you vlog that day lol or 70 odd drops in that iveco 7.5t lol
Fair play lad always stand up for yourself and wear help for heroes with pride.
in the early 80s i worked for a manchester agency and was driving fridge transport out of trafford park but the agency took far to long to pay up which resulted in us parting and i got a job with the fride transport company and uniforms were provided by both tie and pilot shirts inc i also did some tipper work at weekends and the agency boss told me when i needed to wear the uniform and the fridge company used to let us wear jeans and t shirt at weekends,good man deady for standing your ground for a cause that is in the hearts of millions ,well done !!
Thanks a lot mate!
Tipper work is best work for lads like us mate it’s brill especially on muck shifters, if you get your class one license then get on a gravel tipper, it’s the easiest job in the world
Agencies are idiots. I drove to Trafford Park from Stockport for a 5am container job. On arrival I get cancelled they said my truck had a maintenance problem and it wasn't going to be back. So I rang the agency and left a message at 5.30am and headed home. The agency rang me at 10am and said they would find me something. I said no problem. They offered me a 8pm till 4am trunk shift. I said I can't do that as I would be dangerous as I had been awake from 4am.
They decided to not pay me my 8 hours minimum pay. I reminded them several times. They again said they had offered me work and I refused it. I pointed out it was illegal as my day started when I left home not when I started driving. 3 months later still no 8hours paid. So got my wife to take them to court. They refused to pay saying I stood no chance. Guess what just before the court date they paid up. These are the things you are up against as an agency driver. Being treated as dirt goes with the job or so they think. The lack of drivers is pay back.
Chin up lad, your a good man only good things coming your way.
I like watching your videos really does help. I’m new to all this. Always wanted to be a HGV driver I’m practicing for my theory and hazard perception. Can’t wait to start training
Just seen this shocking you got spoken to like that. You always look smart and clean, am finding your vlogs very helpful. I am doing my HGV practical in June at age of 58. Am so excited. Than you for the vlogs. Debs
when u get respect u give respect 👏 well done mate
Exactly mate.
Deady 2012 it's all karma what with that bell on a power trip
Hey ho he will have his day what goes around comes around
I'm a believer of that aswell mate.
Jayyy Jay respect is earned
well said mate, i was an Agency driver and had similar shit around Middlesbrough and basically told them all exactly what u said, IF YOU WANT WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE YOU SHOULD HAVE HIRED ONE, we spend all our hard earned savings on our HGV licence and cpc etc and he had the nerve, you should have picked up two brushes and said we will do it together you muppet.Respect for you and your cousin mate.
Great vlog mate. Just remember your always be in demand with an HGV license, so just move on if you don't like the petty management. The trick is to just blend in to the background, plain cargo trousers and polo shirt. Don't give people a reason to make a problem and you won't get one. As for sweeping up you did the right thing, your an agency driver, do your job get a signature and go home. Good luck mate
Total respect Mr! Help for heroes is more important than a jobsworth. Stay true x
Hi mate, electrician who works up and down the M65 corridor. Don't know how i came across your videos but am hooked ha ha. Its great watching you driving around the areas i work and know, even your story about the junction with the glass blowers i grew up going windy harbour caravan site across that junction 🤣
Anyway seem like a top bloke keep it up buddy maybe see you flying around one day
It's mad how people with no interest in trucking or whatever are watching my videos. Proper barmy haha! If you ever see me, give us a beep hahaha!
Just finished the Vlog and listening to the ending it's a fine line between your personal pride and blacklisting yourself from work. Hopefully it all works out and you get with a company full time
" I'm not a funeral director" 😂
1. You don't look scruffy
2. You don't come across arrogant
3. You seem polite & well Mannered
4. You've gained confidence & experience in driving
5. You viewiers like you and what your doing
6. Don't let it knock you back.
7. I bet most, if not all of your viewers will see nothing wrong in your response to that manager
8. Get off agency work as soon as you can.
Chin up
I'm 100% on his side. When I pass my test and become a LGV driver will I hell jump out my wagon and start sweeping a warehouse out!! My role will be a driver not a warehouse operator!
Nice one for the positive comments mate! Really appreciate it! I've been offered 2 full time jobs with firms upto now. Turned them both down lol. I want to stay on the agency lol. Just works better for me i think.
@@Deady2012 Good stuff mate 👍
You'll have much more fun as an agency driver but make sure you save enough money for virtually no work in January and February as no full time driver has time off in January and February because they need every penny after chrimbo etc which reduces the amount of work for agency drivers
9) start your own company when you have money
I am just starting my medical on Saturdays so I would much appreciate all the help I can get thanks
Mate don’t stress over it ! Unfortunately being agency a lot of people will look down their nose at you witch is why I hated being on it so much I’ve been driving class 1 2 years and class 2 for 8 years and don’t know what it’s like up north but down south their is SO many driving jobs that the ball is just in our court down here. Don’t get me wrong loads of people love being agency to have the freedom to have days off when they want and have a change but unfortunately you will end up working for some shit companies
Hi bud going for my HGV class 1 next week at 62 years old just hope I pass I have my PSV
So here’s hoping I pass
I have been watching your videos and they have helped me a lot Thanks 👍
Hi pal, you will find with nearly every terms and conditions contract, there will be a part that says any other duties, which basically means you gotta be willing to do other work apart from driving.. I used to be a class 1 driver, and to be honest , if they want to pay a HGV wage for sweeping up floors, I used to just laugh and just do it. Too many companies will do the same as you had today by pissing you off for someone else.. just go with the flow, and enjoy getting HGV wages for some trivial work duties. It's you that will be laughing, not them
I.... unlike most.... read my terms and conditions & it stated that if i was required to fulfill the full 8 hours i had to be informed at least 1 hour prior to shift starting. Well i wasn't. So that was kinda like my get out of jail free card i think lol.
@@Deady2012 I see where your coming from, but at the end of the day, just go with flow, I know it will be hard to get used to, but use them, like they use you. If you keep going against them, you will go through many jobs.. When you find a company you really enjoy working for, look after your job, and as long as you getting paid , do other stuff they want you to do, I'm retired now, but when I worked for my last company, nothing gave me more satisfaction than when I was asked to sweep yards, and clean vehicles, because all I thought about was where else pays you £15 an hour on Saturday to sweep up, especially when you take your time to do it..
@@waynekerr3345 Fair point there mate! Fair point indeed!
Cheers for your comments mate! Appreciate them!
@@waynekerr3345 Yes but if he doesn't stand his ground in this industry h
They will walk all over him!! I for one would laugh if someone asked me to do any other duty!! I'm a lorry driver not a cleaner or sweeper!!.....
@@waynekerr3345 I disagree going with the flow is why some companies are getting away with plummeting our wages thru the floor. The industry is 45000 short tell him to shove his broom up his arse and go find a better job.
You keep wearing that Jumper aswell mate. I spent time in the Army and lost mate over in Afghanistan. Chin up mate.
Big man first off big respect for yer service and also flying the flag for hgv driving! 🥃🍻🥃🥇 I am a class 2 Driver maself and done ma tour of duty with agencys. I cannot fault 99%of what you said in this vid and 100% respect you for staying true to you with your help for hero's shirt. We have all had bellend like that manager with the nice hair ect don't let fudz like that get tae ye mate! My one disagreement is about how a company wants ye tae look. You can be the only point of contact the customer has with said company and you are the "corporate" image for them. In saying that I look like a fat thorr so maybe I can't really comment 😂. Stay true tae who ye are and why ye are! And keep the vlogs coming we love ye up here in Scotland tae pal! I will see ye at a burger van soon mate 😂👍
Alan Duncan spot on 👌🤟
Nice one mate! Epic comment that haha! Thanks a lot buddy
Help for heroes all the way
Total respect to you. I think you did and said exactly the right thing. Nobody deserves to be spoken to and treated that way. Explaining your clothing is ‘scruffy’ is wrong and offensive. If a company wishes to portray a ‘brand image’ then they should supply a uniform or work clothing!! Sending you loads of positive energy mate.
Very right mate. That's what i think. Cheers mate :)
Well done mate for standing up to them. I don’t know why employers and agencies think they can talk to you how they like. Never be put down by them
Been watching yer videos and a can say your a top bloke total respect for what your beliefs are and why..I would have done the same mate your job was to drive a HGV and deliver goods which you did without any dramas pal ....I did 22 yrs in the HM Forces and I support the Heros I had the same problem as yourself with agency and with some companies but a kept ma chin up and a found a company that respected me for what l did for this country. As long a did me job right and in a professional manner like you do everyone was sound.
You'll get work anywhere buddy with that work hard willing to work approach....keep the chin up pal....
Cheers mate! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Appreciate it!
You're not a scruff at all but the trackie bottoms do look a tad unprofessional. Get yourself a pair of cargo pants, I wear them everyday and they're very comfortable. Your t-shirts look great, keep them on. I was going to ask what they were about but you explained it so thanks. Never ever let anyone talk down to you. You're a fine hard-working lad with a great personality which is why people want to watch your videos.
Thanks mate! Appreciate the nice comments!
Keep your chin up mate, logistics in any respect is a throat cut industry, whether that be 3.5t work or arctic work. You just keep doing you and keep the positive attitude up, someone will snap you up soon and they'd be stupid not too. If you lived east I'd take you on tomorrow. I get that if you're working for a company you should wear their uniform and what not, but if you're dropping off some bricks to my house, or even delivering veg to my shop, I couldn't care what you turned up in as long as you're polite and safe. Its so nice to see a HGV driver with such a positive outlook on going to work and such a drive to do well. You'll find your feet soon, crack on, top lad.
After getting my class 2 I got a multi drop job delivering tyres. Problem was the company also had a small fleet of vans that delivered Avon majority of the time I was on the Vnas after having spent money to get my Class 2 i was royally pissed off ended up leaving and getting a job actually on Vans for more money than I was getting as a Class 2 Driver. But am now a Bus/Coach driver and loving it.
Couldn't do Bus work me haha! But if you love it then that's what matters! Happy days! Thanks for commenting :)
Stick to your principles mate. I lost a good friend in the troubles in Northern Ireland many years ago, and I too wear HFH merchandise. If you ever need a truckers mate, Ill be there for you. Keep up the great videos, keep your head up, and keep smiling through it all.
Drive safe
Andy
Turn up next time in a black catsuit.
Legend!
I know it’s a ball ache but just go to another agency. They are screaming out for drivers and while it might take one or two attempts, you will find the right one. A decent agency will invest time and sometimes training in you and ultimately you may get taken on by one of the firms you have worked at. Just smile at the right people and keep your head down while doing your work and it will all come good for you!
I am 26 years in to a class 1 career and am in a job that I really enjoy so there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Great channel bud, keep up the good work! 👍
I've been offered a perm position at 2 places i've worked for now. Turned them both down lol. I'm happy on the agency. Plus, the place i'm at now, i'm on more than the regular lads, which is just barmy!
Excellent! As long as you keep yourself happy that’s the main thing!
I come back to Manchester after living abroad for 12 years, had to do a cpc course (it didn't exist before I moved away) and started with agencies doing class 1, worked with a few agencies getting odd jobs around manchester, sometimes much further (Bradford/Leeds, Ellesmere port) and got pissed off with it, I worked like a dog and always got paid much less than I was planning, sometimes they'd say they have 1 week tramping from Leeds, I'd drive all the way there and it would end up being only 2 days (they knew I'd tell them it's too far to drive for only 2 days work), never give up looking online for new jobs adverts, check everyday, even if you're working full weeks and everything seems ok, one day you'll see something good. I ended up getting a good tramping job from Trafford park, I wear what I want and stuff like health and safety and all other endless rules that some companies have are none existent, just me in my truck (never have to swap cabs) and my company always has my back, if I tipped somewhere and had problems I could tell them where to go and if they called my company, my company know I'm a nice lad same as you, they'd tell them where to go too, try to find a small company, most small company bosses are down to earth, if they met you, they'd take you on any day and look after you, at agencies, your just a number. Keep your chin up 😉 something will come along, good charity to represent too 😎
Paul Harrison glad to hear your company has your back mate, a lot of people whinge and whine about firms but I’ve always found that if you treat people with respect and work hard it pays in more ways than one.
The best bit about being an agency driver is you only have to complete that booking
Then after you have finished that shift or booking you can tell the agency to not send you there again and they won't
An agency driver chooses where they get sent it's part of the perks of being an agency driver
And as much as wearing your current attire means a lot to you and I understand that etc agency drivers that wear black trousers black t shirt and black jumper or coat with black rucksack etc
Eg all matching etc will get the most work and code trained which you are etc Because they can be used and relied on to work as a two person team delivering to state departments etc with the only difference between a person that wears this attire and a full time employee is a small logo etc so that they look almost like an employee although working for an agency etc
Have a look at the companies that wear smart black uniforms etc they are usually large blue chip companies with the best trucks etc
I wear t shirt and jeans which reduces the amount of work I get etc but after being an agency driver for over 7 years or so now I can do most days I get sent to etc
I'm cargo panted up to death now mate. All will be revealed in Fridays video haha!
I know your cousins family, I'm a retired wagon driver. You are right in what you have said and also what you have done. The only owners or transport managers who have my respect are the ones who can actually do the job you're expected to do. The 90 day wonders who talk a good job can take a running jump . Good luck to you mate.
Thanks mate!
Hi mate as a driver of 30yrs it's not right but transport yards all over this country have these people in um sorry to say . Don't worry something always turns up pal.
A friend of mine was sacked after a written warning, for not wearing his Hi Vis when he was driving. As he said, and you no doubt know, if the sun is shining from the front the reflection of the vest in the windscreen, is a hazard. He's a good worker and it wasn't long before he had another better job.
That's bang on mate. I forget take mine off and sometimes with the low sun now especially, it basically beams the sunlight off your vest onto the windscreen and back. It is rather dangerous tbh. Fuckin idiots who make rules like that! Firm i'm at now require you to leave ur hi vis on as soon as your out the door.
Can I please have your former HGV theory/ Haz test booklets I have not got my test booked yet as I dont currently have any revision materials sorted. Cheers Matey :)
Quite right mate, I’d have done exactly the same thing. Something else will turn up 👍🏻
I'm a hgv driver.... We don't get payed to be spoken like shit... I would/have done the same as you.
Help the heroes all the way 👍
I have just watched your video and I am sorry for your loss I have every respect for our vets my father was a ww2 vet where he was a lorry driver which carried on into the post war years right up to the late sixties finishing of his career doing heavy haulage then went into operating machines he used to haul I have subscribed to your channel you seem a really nice fella
Thanks mate! I try to be nice lol. Manners cost nothing.
good for you mate I've had hgv for ages and have delivered all sorts! been delivering plant for last 7years,easy enough company good,just keep getting experience and right job will come along!
Cheers matey
Really enjoying your content, keep up the good work!, I'm a home shopping delivery driver atm at a supermarket but I would love to get my HGV licence soon, I would really benefit from the theory training books and CDs.
I did loads of agency work when I passed my class 1,as they will take you on when no one else will. I agree with you to not sweep the floor ! There are some good agencies out there just shop around a bit, I drove Van's, cars rigid and eventually got the class 1 gigs working for Fowler Welch in Stockport which was great! Once the agency knows your reliable the work will come in! Fast forward to 2019 and I now drive a Kenworth in Canada and it's down to the experience I got on the agencies back in the UK so stick with it, and as they say here'Thank you for your service' Good luck mate!
Canada! How did you make it over there? I wanted to emigrate on my scaffolding cards. But the job itself wasn't enough haha! I'd rather HGV drive here in the UK than Scaffold somewhere else!
Completely agree pal if your there to drive your there to drive its simple I se alot of vacancies for drivers that mentioned at quiet times you must clean or help around the warehouse one of those jobs I would never apply for
Days like these are sent to test you mate you look far from scruffy you have a great work ethic and are well mannered. Love that you support help for heroes if more ppl were like you it would be a much nicer world .I agreed with everything u said keep your chin up and your head held high hope tomorrow is a better day
Thanks mate!
I’ve had this a couple of times with different clients on agency. Although not once has anyone rang up and tried saying I look scruffy. When I deliver furniture to stores or distribution centres I wear trackie bottoms and a t shirt. I never drive in my steel toes and will only ever put them on if absolutely necessary. But if I was in a builders wagon I’d wear them. I like where I am although it’s not challenging i enjoy it because they let me get on with my work and there’s a level of respect. Some companies treat agency drivers like dirt though and expect the earth. Stand up for yourself bud and if you think they’re being unreasonable then say so. You’re paid for 8 hours minimum though so it’s worth checking with the boss what they want you to do and if they say bigger all then home time :)
It's reet being comfortable at work though init. Weird how it took like 4 weeks for someone to complain about trackies though ahha! Idiots. Lost their selves a damn good driver. lol
I would love to receive your books and follow my dream on becoming a trucker. Since a kid going with my uncle in his truck on school holidays I have always had a passion for trucks. With this gift I would definitely follow the dream and make a reality. You are definitely a inspiration
Deady, stick to your principals pal, I did 36 years in the RAF, I trained this year up to class 1.... I turned up one day and was told I’m a truckers mate for the day, I was fuming.... I contacted the agency and said, I’ll complete today, but if I ever turn up and told I’m truckers mate again I’m walking out, thankfully the agency supported me.... over 3grand on learning to drive, I’m nobodies lackie
Hats off to you Deady, well done pal, and grateful for you supporting H4H
They do take the biscuit a bit at times don't they lol! I was a shared driver yesterday, he did 4 n half and i did 2 and half. Think it was to keep my working time down though so i could do a 15 today lol!
Such a down to earth bloke, always wanted to drive HGV's but lacked confidence like I do with everything else in life, but your vlogs have really changed my opinion and given me the excitement to go for it, thanks deady you're a brilliant bloke
Go for it man! Only live once, bollocks to confidence, get it smashed get on the road & get earning so decent cash!
@@Deady2012 if I get it done and see you in the services, itll be a coffee on me lad 👊
Not done my hgv yet , wanted to for about 15years ... got appointment booked for 3rd january for funding to doo it 😁😁😁😁 help towards theory would be amazing 👍👍👍
Keep up the help for heroes support . Fu*k what anyone says .
Mate check if you got a TESCO Distribution centre local to you. You get a job on there 5 / 6 days a week. The IN HOUSE agency are called TRG 12.50 per hour dont need a class 1. When you get your class 1 you can go with TESCO directly since you already know the role and have your foot in the door, its then £14 per hour plus over time at £21. I messed with temporary agencies when I got my class 2 at the beginning to get abit of experience but once I had about 3 months experience I went with TRG for tesco and been here since haven't looked back now have class 1
Nice one mate. Option for the future. It'd just be really boring on this channel haha!
It's a shame. You're the only hgvdriver I actually enjoy watching and that guy was bang out of order. It's not arrogant saying that you aren't going to do work that's not in the description. And you know what mate, everything happens for a reason. It's a good thing this has happened you never know in a month you might be working a better route with better vehicles with a better paying agency. Chin up mate. Good times ahead.
Also never knew why you always wore help for heroes. But I'm sorry for your loss mate. All the best.
Thanks a lot for your comment mate! I appreciate it!
Always something I’ve considered in the long run 22, now always fancied going for my hgv licence seems like a good avenue to explore. Watched a few videos of yours now. Enjoying the content bud keep it up
Hi mate, just came across you’re channel and will sub when I’ve written this. I worked 3 years for an agency and the guy that ran it was pretty open when it came to talking about customers. He said that customers will come up with any excuse not to pay up and I myself was worked for a few who refused to pay for my services for some jumped up excuse. He always told me that if I get sent to a job I hated to try and just see out that day no matter how bad it was and then I could refuse to go back next time. The reason being, and I don’t know if it’s the same with your agency, the customer was obligated to provide you with at least 8 hours work any given day. If you are only getting payed for the hours you are working then I would ask the agency if they themselves are actually being payed for a full days work by the customer. This could b the reason that customer was p’ed off. What the agency guy also told me was that for every awkward customer on their books he had at least half a dozen awkward drivers. From what I see from your vids you are like rocking horse shit to an agency but the problem with that is they’ll send you to the customers that said awkward drivers refuse to work for. Don’t let them take the piss too much mate and gain as much experience as you can for when you start applying for full time work. You’ll never be out of work in the current climate and you WILL eventually land a cushy number 👍
Nice one pal! Thanks for the comment! I am contracted to 8 hours minimum pay no matter what. If i finish in 4 i get paid for 8, BUT in my contract it also states that if i'm required to fulfill my full 8 hours i need prior notice. I wasn't given prior notice and that was my bitch haha!
Ok buddy some people will tell you what you want to hear and some will tell you what you need to hear.
The problem is a lot eastern European drivers dress very casual...ie tracksuit bottoms T shirts and trainers and as such they struggle to command respect from their peers and companies.
I understand your passion for help the heroes (I have been apart of that from day 1) but my recommendation is to wear some black or dark blue cargo pants and a plain polo shirt with plain jumper for the winter....nothing stopping you from wearing a nice pin badge for help the heroes. I understand your frustration but first impressions count. Clean uniform, clean boots..turn up on time and be respectful to the client and the clients customers...(you are the face of that company) do all this my friend and you will always be busy. HOWEVER none of the above means you should be treated like a Dog and your quite right to demand otherwise......just pick tour fights as you can't win um all.
Sorry you had a bad day pal but just chalk it down to experience.
fastasfox sound advice mate 👍
H4H is close to his heart, but yea there is a compromise when representing an agency and company.
I get you mate, i know what you mean but tbh, i think more customers would appreciate my support for the wounded and the families of the deceased than what i'd look like in a polo. I'm on firm ground with that one. If they provide me with a shirt i MUST WEAR at a certain company i will. But other than that, they can get stuffed if they think it's unsuitable. And 99% of these lads are with me lol
Good lad, black cargo trousers and your HTH top in my opinion should be fine. I worked as a bus driver for 43 years and had to wear a uniform I hated it but understood why I had to wear a company uniform. If the company's you work for want you to wear a uniform let them supply you with one TOM
Sounds about right that mate! Cheers
1000% respect to you ,Mucka you done your job and stuck up for yourself.It should not matter what you wear ffs you are doing a manual job,not like some office bod.I wear help for hero's gear cos i served and if anyone told me i can't wear it i would tell them to do one too.Thing about Agencies they don't supply any form of ppe,you have to supply your own gear.Try and go direct to an hgv company rather than an agency.Personally i think there are far too many hgv agencies about and most of them arn't even qualified drivers.Lots of companies are taking on newly qualified hgv drivers,just look around and phone direct.Your keen ,you want to work and i wouldn't worry about your reputation check reviews on the agencies advertising,there not all squeaky clean and honest...There loss mucka at end of day you deserve better..Good luck in your hunt for a decent job,i'm pretty sure you will be fine....Chin up....."RESPECT"👍👍👍👍👍
Cheers mate! Bang on about Help For Heroes mate! I enjoy agency work to be honest pal. It was just one rotten apple amongst the bunch.
@@Deady2012 Fair point mucka ref agency work.Suppose one good thing for you is the variety of jobs you will do working for an agency and the experience you will gain..Best of luck in your new career......After 18yrs trucking(military/civvy) i'm taking time out for a while.Great vids btw...👍👍👍👍
Ive not done my HGV training yet but its something i have wanted to do it all my life. My father is a HGV driver and it inspired me just like yourself. Please can I have your the HGV Theory books etc. Thank you. You are a legend keep up the great content mate.
You handled that situation spot on, i wouldn't have played it any differently, i wouldn't be impressed if someone pointed at me and asked for my name in a rude manor, and the fact that they complain about your clothing is just not on at all!
I did a temp job doing multidrop and ended up staying for 4 years!
Upto 49 drops Birmingham City Centre frozen bread/cakes etc.
Up at 4am and I lost 3 stone in weight.
Quickest 4 years of my life!
Never again
49 a day? How the feck? 18 my most and it took me 12 hours lol.
I had to smash off 5/6 drops per hour. Lots of dead drops in the 1st few hours. Then it slowed down last few hours. Did about 9/10 hours a day. They planned me 50 one day but took one off because they said I'd walk out if I had 50!
Did a second route which was 30/35 per day. All schools and colleges
Hi mate. I have recently in the past 2 weeks come across your videos. I follow a few hgv vloggers but only you have recorded everything from start to finish. I have been debating doing my class 2 for a long time due to getting the experience once passed. After watching your videos i have just recieved all forms to send off for my provisional and digi card etc. Just want to thank you for your videos. Definitely made me bite the bullet and start getting it done. Keep up the good vids 👌 id happily take the books etc if there still going and pass on to someone else once done with. Top guy. Keep trucking 🚛
Nice one mate :) Thanks for watching.
The books went months ago unfortunately.
There ARE good jobs out there and places that will take you on with relatively little experience, I’ve had my class 1 for just under a year and I’m now working with a high end company transporting supercars around Europe in enclosed transporters 👍
Nice one mate! Belting job that! Are you excluded from driving hours transporting expensive goods?
@@Deady2012 Nope! We're still regulated under the same rules like everyone else
Good lad, well done for standing your ground, your a drive not a warehouse operative, too many companies out there think HGV drivers can be used as cheap labour. Don’t worry you’ll find work that’s way better.
Thank you - new subscriber, catching up on your older vlogs.
I agree with your help for heroes stance but trackie pants do look casual , I wore dark blue pants and a polo . Look smart when you can. As regards types of work I have cleaned up a yard on drivers wages whilst waiting to be loaded, just put it as other work . If you have driven to a site you may as well do 8 hours as 6 hours , still the same commute . Just my opinion
Get yourself forward for tipper work you’ll like that... I’m sure.
I wouldn’t of swept the warehouse either
Remember this agencies need you more than you need them
Good drivers are hard to come by
I totally agree.... They need u more than you need them mucka
Been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now. You've got a good attitude to work. You'll do well. Keep your chin up mate. Liked and subscribed.
Cheers mate! Thanks for the sub!
Don’t worry about agencies. You don’t owe them anything. They are only giving you a small percentage of what they’re getting!
I meet the type of people you mentioned at the yard. I have to bite my tongue and let them have their power trip.
Have a look into getting your class 1!
Great videos, keep it up 👍🏻
Cheers mate!
These old vlogs are like milestones on your path to where you now... and look at you now buddy! :D
Love watching your videos!!
I’m 19 and starting my hgv very soon, just got my provisional back, can’t wait to pass my class 2
Not going to lie my pal, you'll be changing jobs more than your gruds if you dont bite your tongue in this job. Owners/managers and office staff in general are clowns.
I won't be sweeping no warehouses haha! I'm fine for MY rules. Anything to do with my job i'm fine with. But i'm no warehouse op. lol.
@@Deady2012 that's the one pal that's the problem with agencies, the companies they send you to think they can have you doing whatever suit them
I disagree. If you don't like how your spoken to or what their asking of you then biting you tounge gets you nowhere.
It's about self respect and etiquette. I think how he responded to the situation was bang on.
Dont bite your tongue for anyone
@Ryan Gregor its damn right... dont give up @Deady2012 I passed my class1 - 1 month ago because jobs on Class 2 sometimes are hmm - U know what I mean :D
Nice videos you putting up really, it’s encouraging cox I got my hgv module 3 and 4 in December time I can’t wait to start driving cox I love seeing different places. Keep the good work going
After a few years driving Class 1 I went back into the landscape industry and eventually moved into management. Like the drivers most of the staff in the office are also just trying to get the job done, and also have a boss breathing down their necks. That said, there is absolutely no reason or excuse for treating all staff (including agency) with anything other than respect, and I have disciplined people in the past for treating agency staff badly. About the jogging pants though, they might be comfortable but they really look awful, if you’re arriving at a point of delivery in a company vehicle you are representing the company, and while I respect your right to wear want you want to wear, at some point there are going to be more drivers than there are jobs, so either the agency or the customer is going to have to find a reason to pick one driver over another, and if they don’t like what you wear to work you might be the one staying at home for the day. Keep up the good work, and try to see the office staff’s side of things, it will help you in the long run. 👍🏻
Joggers are gone mate. I took the advice on the day and bought some before i got home. It wasn't hard for them to tell me i needed them. I didn't know lol.
Not having a go at you and I know u prob like ur joggers and T-shirt but think it don’t make u look much of a a professional mate, I’m not with an agency now but when i was i always went in smart dressed it makes a good impression, hope u get a full time job soon, the agency’s are a good way to get ur foot in the door with many company’s, I’ve been a c+e trucker now for 16 years so i know quite a bit. It can be a shit job now n then but one things for sure is that you should never been out of work long.
I kinda get that now, but i still stand on the basis that, it's about how good i do my job, not what i look like. If i'm supposed to wear a specific type of clothing i reckon it should be provided. But i'm all suited and booted now lol!
I get that to I drive my hgv in a tuxedo lol ;-) I got my self some dickies black combats nice and comfy will be like wearing the old style deserts muka ;-) 2pwrr
Deady 2012
Also one more thing is you are representing the company too
Hi mate I've been with a agency for 15 month now driving all types of vehicles last 2 days been in van work is work at the end of the day provides for your family keep up the good work mate and liking the video's 👍👍
Yeah, i'll drive out mate, don't really mind. Aynt driving no brush though haha! I might give it a go on 31st october... haha!
After stumbling across your videos a couple of weeks ago iv decided to get my tests booked in mid november.
Great videos lad and a brilliant attitude
If the revision aids are still available they would be greatly appreciated.
LGV life is a steep learning curve. You are a great lad and stand your ground. There are so many moral dilemmas in this industry and you've only scratched the surface so far. It's more a lifestyle than a career. Wishing you all the best fella 👍
Thanks a lot mate!
I was saddened to watch the end of this video.
You are definitely not a scruff
You are certainly not arrogant
You are a genuine guy who wants a decent day's pay for a decent day's work.
If they want a certain dress code they provide it.
That sorts that one out.
As for sweeping warehouses I agree with you I'm a driver I wouldn't do it either.
You are unfortunately scraping the barell with this company by the way you have been treated.
You will find a decent company to work for eventually there are some out there.
If I was a boss you are exactly the type of person I would want working for me.
Don't get dispondant there is always something better around the corner
Thanks for your kind comment! I really appreciate it!
I worked as a class 2 driver for a well known outfit in scotland, he takes his wagons to truck shows. I had a lot of problems at home and when I rung in sick saying I was suicidal they took that as my resignation and sent my p45 in the post, back on coaches after spent a lot of money on class 2 licence. it's all rubbish out there
Don't worry about it pal, we all go throw hard situations like this,and that's how we learn how to face this situations again and avoid then in the future.
Not done theory yet. Planning on doing hgv in 2020 wish me luck. Cant wait. Career change time.
Good luck mate! Not the best vlog to watch if you are thinking of doing it haha! This was a very rare occurrence though.
Fair play to you mate, If my agency places me as a driver - I drive, if the client wants warehouse operatives or vehicle washers, then hire them.
No way do I do warehouse work - My agency know this, & would be right behind me as & when I refuse.
Good on you mate ! Most Customers/ Clients simply want their deliveries or parcels on time and don't give a fuck about the attire you are wearing as long as it's not filthy. Although I am retired now I know many Bosses who treat their subordinates with utter disrespect and make up "Stories" to embroider their attitude towards you. Even at high level on film star wages middle management get screwed for fear of losing their jobs whilst the CEO is out playing golf !
You done the right thing mate. I honestly don’t think youl get many situations like that where your asked to sweep a warehouse
Am a HGV drive 2 and if I was T give u an advance never let anyone talk down 2 u ever coz if they find out they can, they will. That noob should have known that if u had been working for 6 hour u should have taken a 30 min break anyway so he can get out. As for the way u dress yes I do agree with him that u are the face of the company BUT I have family that have been out there and are still out there. And I had a cousin that was part of the Pathfinders and he was hit twice on 2 separate deployments. And I my self honour the boys and girls that I Fallen for us. They will never be forgotten in my eye NEVER. So u keep that t-shirt on and where it with pride. And if anyone EVER tell u to take it off just remind them that if it wasn't for people like them u wouldn't be where u are today. And tell them they gave there today so we could have a tomorrow 😢
Bang on with them words mate. Thanks for the comment.
Please don't do what half the comments are telling you to do. You demonstrated that you have respect for yourself. It doesn't make you difficult or damage your reputation. Imagine if every worker in every industry respected themselves in that same way, standards and treatment of workforces would soon change. It's the "just do what they say and get on with it" crowd that are the problem, not you. You should be feeling proud of yourself for having boundaries because it makes you a healthy person, not like so many others who are as miserable as hell because they lose all control and know that they can't hold onto a moral to save their lives.
I'll always have my standards mate. I work hard, i'll put the effort in, i'll do the 15 hour days. Just don't talk to me like a piece of shit init haha! I would of swept the floor if he asked me nicely haha!
Ridiculous reasons.....do not worry about it....if I was told to sweep the warehouse.....I would have just laughed about it......you did the right thing.....
As a new pass with C Loomis, G4S and Brinks will employ you on good money moving high value goods and cash.
Unfortunately with some firms that take agency workers they think that they can treat them like crap because the way it’s looked at by them is well I’m paying for you I’m getting my money’s worth. Your a top bloke and I can only hope for the best for you and yours. Now on another subject content I think you worry to much about it I tune in to see how YOUR week has gone you make the channel just the same as the road legends do. They might show little bits and bobs but most of it is them driving and talking they are successful because they are likeable no different to you. All the best stay safe. Rich.
I'm in the middle of doing all my theory , Cpc and stuff. I cant wait to finally hit the road and get miles under my belt! Every little helps and I would appreciate your kind help 👍Keep Vlogging your a very good watch 👍
I’m doing the same, finding the case studies quite challenging.
@@Sean-ce1hu Yeah I know haha
@@Sean-ce1hu case studies are easy. Just think of them as multi choice questions. You should be able to answer them without even reading the case study.
What I did, was answer it based on just the question first. Then check the case study to see if I missed anything. If I still thought it was right. Then it was.
@@doms6741 Thanks for that and I'll take what you've said on board. 👍
What's your email address EnglishMan?
Totally agree with refusing to work warehouse, I'm a recent class 2 driver, luckily my company paid for me to do it when I was a van driver so I'm already in a full time driving an 18tonner., I used to do warehouse when asked when I was waiting to do my training but I refuse now on the grounds that if I wanted to do warehouse, I wouldn't of started driving for them in the first place 😂 great bids though mate
Your a awsome chap, I'm 32 with 5 kids I'm an class 2 driver, it took me a good while to finally settle down in a job, I lost a few jobs by standing my ground because of being spoken too like muck, my last job, I was shouted at sworn at for running out of driving hours, I parked up left the keys in caught a train home told them to fetch the truck themselves, I now work with a small company 4 trucks, family run and they understand family life, you will find your perfect job. Fuck the agency
Haha i'd do that! Just dump it and say u better find it before signal runs out on tracker. See ya haha!
You come across as a decent man ,hard working and wanting to do a good job .if you were working in an office then smart casual is right ,but your carrying veg so you wear what's appropriate. Sounds like your better off out of that agency and well done for sticking up to your principles keep your chin up mate.
They sounded like a bunch of pr*cks mate. Dont let judgemental people knock you down. Wear what you want with pride my man. And for whoever gets the training pack, it'd be awesome if when they pass they sent it onto another learner to help. So then you're not only helping one person but potentially getting a few truckers on the move. Great vid again pal. Be looking forward to the next one!👍
That's a banging idea that mate!
Is that a Blobeye i see in your picture...... 🥰🥰
Chin up mate, good for you sticking up to your boss, glad your not there anymore. I done fruit and veg Multidrop for years, your video took me right back to it, hope I never have to do it again lol
nice one mate , stay strong and always your ground when you have to, because respect is a two thing .......wish you all the best ......