DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER

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  • Опубліковано 2 тра 2023
  • I thought id take the time on this Vlog to show people what a full days work might be like for aspiring HGV drivers.
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    todays vlog will hopefully provides a small insight into the different HGV work you can do and what to expect. check out my channel for more content like this showing you tips and hints ect.
    PLEASE NOTE BY NO MEANS AM I RIGHT OR WRONG THIS IS JUST MY OPINION AND HOW I LIKE TO DO THINGS MY VERY OWN WAY.
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  • @TheGuitarist36
    @TheGuitarist36 19 днів тому +1

    I've recently passed my class 1 all I need to do now is my mod4 CPC and send off for my tacho, This video has helped me out loads giving me ideas how the trucking life is going to be like.

  • @elijaprice
    @elijaprice 11 місяців тому +25

    This is an interesting video, I'm a software developer and I'm considering training as a driver or something like that. The idea of just being on your own all day, going from place to place, appeals to me.

    • @1jakedizzle
      @1jakedizzle 10 місяців тому +2

      I’m in a very similar situation. Have you begun training?

    • @Big_Old_Bondy
      @Big_Old_Bondy 6 місяців тому

      ​@@colinwilson6942I'm thinking of doing it as a plumber lol.

    • @clarenceishmael9615
      @clarenceishmael9615 6 місяців тому +5

      Don't think it's as simple as that. Do a bit of research and you'll realise it's an extremely challenging job both personally and professionally.

    • @kiwicol7383
      @kiwicol7383 2 місяці тому +3

      Don’t ….long hours work till done shift is shit not all the jobs are as good as they seem unrealistic times for delivery slots 😩
      I’d start my day and according to my schedule I was already behind before I’d even left the depot

    • @ukroadgoat
      @ukroadgoat 12 днів тому

      went the same route. Never looked back. Half the money, double the fun. Plus I lost about 20 pounds, and got in shape.
      No stand ups, no scrum ceremonies, no bullpoo.
      It's just you, the truck, the road, and the cargo. Get paid for standing in traffic, no stress. The first job might not the so much fun but it gets better.
      Not coming back to the matrix.

  • @Flyprh
    @Flyprh 11 місяців тому +9

    Hi, loving your videos. I've just started the process of getting my HGV licence to try a career change and you're definitely convincing me further to give this a proper go. Keep up the good work!

    • @dirtybiscuit9789
      @dirtybiscuit9789 6 місяців тому

      I've just started the theory, hoping to have the licence in the next 6 months for a career change as well, have you started driving yet? How is it?

  • @billyhgvuk
    @billyhgvuk Рік тому +2

    Nice one Kev. Good video here. I really enjoyed the content 👍

  • @7coisty
    @7coisty 6 місяців тому

    Well done trucker Kev! See you at work in the New Year😊

  • @LenaTrucker
    @LenaTrucker 8 місяців тому +1

    Ooh like it - lots of tips. Let’s keep on trucking 🎉

  • @yourmomma7863
    @yourmomma7863 Місяць тому +1

    Cool vid bro
    For future reference it’s a trailer brake not a handbrake and the coupling method you friend taught is referred to as split or close coupling.
    Keep up the good work

  • @cheezeman188
    @cheezeman188 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm 14 thinking abt what I wanna do after school and this video really made me wanna do this if I enjoy driving I'll do this

  • @PsyMongazoid
    @PsyMongazoid 2 місяці тому

    I was taught by my driving school to couple/uncouple making the extra space on the catwalk. I think it's called 'split coupling'. Sometimes it's the only way if there's not enough room between the trailer head board and unit.

  • @philipgledhill7227
    @philipgledhill7227 Рік тому +3

    I buddy how's it going ok. I am glad you are enjoying life. Keep up the good work and I hope you enjoy your holiday phil.

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  Рік тому

      Hey Phil thanks so much !!! Hope you have a blessed day !!

  • @SirTibzy
    @SirTibzy Рік тому +1

    I'm liking this Bollywood-style intro music that you're using my friend! 👌

  • @ashterfadgadget817
    @ashterfadgadget817 7 місяців тому +2

    I've just signed up for agency work, so good to hear you talking it up!

    • @stig649
      @stig649 3 місяці тому

      Hey dude ...I'm thinking of getting my HGV was just curious as to how hard you found it getting work with an agency with little to no experience?

    • @ashterfadgadget817
      @ashterfadgadget817 3 місяці тому

      It's basically impossible! I've had nothing since I passed.@@stig649

  • @mightyminigamer8771
    @mightyminigamer8771 Рік тому +4

    its a scania r450 12 litre inline 6 cylinder 450 bhp around 1700 newton meters of torque

  • @Nickbaldeagle02
    @Nickbaldeagle02 Рік тому +1

    Where I work no one does manual entries. I do, but most don't. They're playing with fire.

  • @justogmula4627
    @justogmula4627 6 місяців тому

    Great video 👌🏾

  • @RamTamang2017
    @RamTamang2017 10 місяців тому

    Wow very very informative video! Can we get a job as a part time? Or maybe during our free time? As I am currently working in MPGS and it work like 4 days on and 4 days off.
    Thanks in advance 😊

  • @markmottershead2269
    @markmottershead2269 Рік тому +1

    hello txt 5 months ago from dubai and now back home hopefully see ya on the road 😅

  • @LA-fr7fx
    @LA-fr7fx Рік тому

    Thank you 👍👍

  • @magangowda4575
    @magangowda4575 12 днів тому

    So I’m in a personal trainer & have been for the last 6 years but looking for a career change with decent pay and driving in lorry sounds good

  • @TheDanGuy
    @TheDanGuy Рік тому +2

    No views?! God damn i may actually be first for once! Love it Kev, keep up the stellar work!

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  Рік тому +2

      Haha thanks buddy and yer I think you were 😂

  • @andrewblack6628
    @andrewblack6628 Рік тому +2

    Good video

  • @deangriffin9095
    @deangriffin9095 10 місяців тому +1

    Start my course next month and test from september to december. Seriously cant wait for a new career!

    • @deangriffin9095
      @deangriffin9095 8 місяців тому

      Lessons from the 18th and test on the 24th of October!

    • @dalewright8945
      @dalewright8945 4 місяці тому

      How did it go? Start mine the 26th

  • @VectraVX
    @VectraVX 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kev, I found your channel this morning and have been binging. I love you content! I have a question, why do you work for agencies and not a single company? I'm aspiring to start driving HGVs in a few years and was wondering what the pros and cons are of each, and why (or even if) you chose agency work. Thanks!

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  11 місяців тому +3

      Simply because I have a main job and tbh this works around my hrs child care and all sorts of other complications, I choose my work and hrs and negotiate for highest rates only 🤫😂

  • @Ninj1959
    @Ninj1959 9 місяців тому +1

    I can’t be the first to say this, but technically, you can’t put the tachograph on break and then do a vehicle check. Vehicle checks are “Other Work” and the way you have filmed it, another little check on the way back to the cab, your break would actually be negated as you were doing other work while your tachograph was recording a break!!

    • @Aqdas..
      @Aqdas.. 4 місяці тому

      Shhh nobody is gonna know 🤫

  • @Bobi-ow6ou
    @Bobi-ow6ou 5 місяців тому

    This is not only a job but a lifestyle

  • @Nickbaldeagle02
    @Nickbaldeagle02 Рік тому +5

    I get £20.72 an hour as my regular wage. Plus £54 a day weekend premium.

    • @TypeRTeg
      @TypeRTeg 9 місяців тому +2

      That is what I thought, seemed low when he said only £20 a hour for a Saturday so I assumed he was getting X1.5 wage. I can make £21 a hour on a Saturday just in the factory I work. Thought HGV driving would pay far more than that tbh.

    • @DavidYoel13
      @DavidYoel13 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TypeRTegyes it’s disappointing
      That also means that normally the payment is shit

    • @markpayne8761
      @markpayne8761 2 місяці тому

      The trouble is when people are getting payed 20 per hour for a Saturday bank holiday rate, no wonder the pay is rubbish , drivers are putting up with poor wages when you are getting young drivers working for this poor money especially SATURDAY BANK HOLIDAY no hope for decent wages .

  • @thewidowmaker4037
    @thewidowmaker4037 Рік тому +3

    So i passed my class 1 a couple of weeks ago, quick question....when your picking up a new trailer how do you know how high it is for your in cab marker?

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  Рік тому +3

      Amazing news well done buddy if you can’t find a sign on the outside of the trailer and or near the trailer airline system Then ask someone in the office or fellow driver

  • @Leethetypeofbloke
    @Leethetypeofbloke 10 місяців тому

    How difficult is driving a Lorry?

  • @albertocoutinho5703
    @albertocoutinho5703 8 місяців тому

    Essa Scania e da Argo logistics em amesbury?

  • @Who-cu9eu
    @Who-cu9eu 5 місяців тому

    Am I allowed to use Google Maps instead?

  • @alexmacdonald7016
    @alexmacdonald7016 2 місяці тому

    You was at argo in amesbury lol

  • @xConnor007x
    @xConnor007x 9 місяців тому

    thinking of getting into hgv driving, im 28 years old, how much does it roughly cost these days in total to fully get started? i heard about 2000-3000 is that right? also should i go straight into class 1 or do some class 2 first?

    • @maciej_zieba
      @maciej_zieba 6 місяців тому

      Hi, you end up sorting it?

  • @joe8279
    @joe8279 Рік тому +2

    Nice vid pal. Can you say who the agency are?

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate unfortunately not 😩

    • @joe8279
      @joe8279 Рік тому +2

      @@TRUCKERKEV - no issues.. stay well n keep em coming. Always great vids and I find i learn something

  • @tayyibmohammad2513
    @tayyibmohammad2513 9 місяців тому

    How come you don’t use Waze or google maps instead of Tom Tom ?

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  9 місяців тому +1

      You need a trucker satnav that is able to take into account your size, mainly height so it dost try and take you through a road with a low bridge

  • @craigdunse3
    @craigdunse3 6 місяців тому

    It goes because you dont have a trailer on.
    Deliver deiver not a wagon driver really

  • @morleysonthemove5624
    @morleysonthemove5624 Рік тому +1

    You look like Brentford goalkeeper David raya 😂

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  Рік тому +2

      😂😂😂😂 na the violation !!! Wish my bank looked like his

  • @charlie2490
    @charlie2490 Рік тому +1

    Is hgv class 1 driving good at 21 years old and for my future ?

  • @jackmac919
    @jackmac919 9 місяців тому

    US truckers make so much more than Uk.

    • @xbluewolfy1741
      @xbluewolfy1741 9 місяців тому +1

      Big difference bud! You works more hours, drive further distances and your cost of living is a lot higher then the UK! 🤦🤣

    • @TRUCKERKEV
      @TRUCKERKEV  9 місяців тому +2

      @@xbluewolfy1741 imagine paying 2k because you sprained your ankle jumping out the cab 🤮🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @user-jy8gx5ky4v
    @user-jy8gx5ky4v 9 місяців тому

    to kids going to driver a hgv , dont bother