Im a self employed courier delivering parcels out a van. I make £550 a week after tax and do 45 hours. In 7 years ive never taken a break and every single shift from minute 1 till finish is is go go go. For people like myself the idea of hgv work sounds fucking bliss so the pay/work/lifestyle would make up for everything people complain about being a hgv driver. Might have to change my career path...
I'm in a similar position, delivering post. No breaks and with the way things are being run, it's all go from start to finish, come home feet aching and physically drained, and still have the stress of coming in the next day to try and clear what wasn't done yesterday if I couldn't do 2-3 hours of overtime. Out in the pissing rain, fending off dogs in summer (many more aggressive dogs nowadays, we've all been bitten), having to deal with management arguing over workload and unappreciative members of the public who don't answer the door (until you're halfway to the next house.) This company is supposed to have the industry's best working standards, yet everyone seems to hate it here. I'm going to apply for a provisional licence as soon as I get the forms. Probably won't see an increase in pay at first, but I've got to do something, and I don't think I'll ever sit in the cabin of a lorry on a rainy day without a sense of relief, thinking at least I'm not working out there struggling with soggy papers while climbing up and down hills with heavy dirty bags and getting bitten by other people's dogs.
Similar situation here. Supermarket delivery driver of 9 years. Used to be an alright job, never great, had some nightmares over the years but it toughens you up to the point it just doesn't bother you anymore. Now delivering bulk items, an unbelievable amount of bottled water, up and down stairs all day, stood on doorsteps in the pissing down rain, ankles throbbing from getting out the van every five minutes, all for £12ph. It's gone utterly shite. We just had a new lad walk out after two hours on his second shift. I just got my HGV license, passed my tests, just waiting for the license to come back, and here we are... 17 again. Need experience. Been a delivery driver for 9 years - doesn't count. Starting from square one. As long as I earn around the same as I get now - which isn't much - I'll be happy to do whatever, whenever until I find something stable. Lucky for me I have very few commitments so 20-30hr weeks would do me just fine. It's getting that bloody experience!
Thanks for the advice mate! As I said in a previous comment, I just passed all the tests and now I'm waiting for all the cards to arrive at home. After that, maybe I will start working for a company that is partner with Amazon and I will get that experience what I need. All this videos are very helpfully, its creates an idea of what we expect on this industry. Drive safe!💪💪
Avoid the big "A"! Working for them is a nightmare, especially on their vehicle. You can speak with their ex-colleagues or subcontractors. Supermarkets are way better place to work.
You don't get courtesy from other vehicles whilst driving a car. People see you at a junction and floor it to prevent you getting in front of them, people race from one red light to another and risk points on their license for speeding to get to the same red light as the person doing the speed limit. In order to be in this profession, you must enjoy your alone time and be able to survive in solitude. If you constantly need someone to talk to and be around you, then this career will quickly chew you up and spit you out.
You will be fine mate, just take your time unlike your car test they don't really care about you being over cautious so just make sure you wait as long as it takes to pull out safely etc.
I did 80 hours weeks on the buses good money and plenty of time spent sat in the canteen having banter with fellow drivers but it sure as heck catches up to you. I was enjoying £1k take home for a long phase when saving to buy a house and it helped big time but you can't maintain it.
I'm a class 2 driver and broke down recently 3 and half hrs into a regular planned 10 hr shift. I waited 5 hrs for breakdown assist to come out, then a further 3 and half hrs for recovery truck. Then its a further 90 mins back to base. It got to a point where I couldn't wait there any longer and had to get back for other important arrangements, but work insisted I couldn't leave the vehicle as it's an asset. There was only a partial load, not high value and the vehicles are ancient. I'm salaried and they did say they'd pay me OT, but only when I prompted. What's your view on leaving the vehicle?
I regret that haulage has become an abusive industry. Wages are poorer than they have ever been and the expectation of employers has got higher. Three reductions a week is standard practice these days. My advice to anybody considering hgv as a career is "Don't!".
currently doing my class 2, just waiting for my licence to come back from the dvla so i can go ahead with theory and practical training. i can't wait to actually drive a truck for a living, that'll do me for a long long time.
thinking of getting into hgv driving, im 28 years old, how much does it roughly cost these days in total to fully get started? also should i go straight into class 1 or do some class 2 first?
Get into a government bootcamp for class 1 I’m doing the same it saves you money. .gov hgv bootcamp or check out mantra learning on google they provide training worth £4500
Incorrect you can only drive 90 hours over a 2 week period, there is other work outside of driving meaning he can far exceed 90 hours with driving and other work combined.
That's driving hours. Un/loading and sitting around waiting don't count towards driving hours, that's "other work" so as long as you don't exceed 56hrs driving in week one and 34hrs in week two, or 90hrs combined in any other way, you can work as much as you like.
Im a self employed courier delivering parcels out a van. I make £550 a week after tax and do 45 hours. In 7 years ive never taken a break and every single shift from minute 1 till finish is is go go go. For people like myself the idea of hgv work sounds fucking bliss so the pay/work/lifestyle would make up for everything people complain about being a hgv driver. Might have to change my career path...
I'm in a similar position, delivering post. No breaks and with the way things are being run, it's all go from start to finish, come home feet aching and physically drained, and still have the stress of coming in the next day to try and clear what wasn't done yesterday if I couldn't do 2-3 hours of overtime.
Out in the pissing rain, fending off dogs in summer (many more aggressive dogs nowadays, we've all been bitten), having to deal with management arguing over workload and unappreciative members of the public who don't answer the door (until you're halfway to the next house.)
This company is supposed to have the industry's best working standards, yet everyone seems to hate it here.
I'm going to apply for a provisional licence as soon as I get the forms. Probably won't see an increase in pay at first, but I've got to do something, and I don't think I'll ever sit in the cabin of a lorry on a rainy day without a sense of relief, thinking at least I'm not working out there struggling with soggy papers while climbing up and down hills with heavy dirty bags and getting bitten by other people's dogs.
Similar situation here. Supermarket delivery driver of 9 years. Used to be an alright job, never great, had some nightmares over the years but it toughens you up to the point it just doesn't bother you anymore. Now delivering bulk items, an unbelievable amount of bottled water, up and down stairs all day, stood on doorsteps in the pissing down rain, ankles throbbing from getting out the van every five minutes, all for £12ph. It's gone utterly shite. We just had a new lad walk out after two hours on his second shift. I just got my HGV license, passed my tests, just waiting for the license to come back, and here we are... 17 again. Need experience. Been a delivery driver for 9 years - doesn't count. Starting from square one. As long as I earn around the same as I get now - which isn't much - I'll be happy to do whatever, whenever until I find something stable. Lucky for me I have very few commitments so 20-30hr weeks would do me just fine. It's getting that bloody experience!
Thanks for the advice mate! As I said in a previous comment, I just passed all the tests and now I'm waiting for all the cards to arrive at home.
After that, maybe I will start working for a company that is partner with Amazon and I will get that experience what I need. All this videos are very helpfully, its creates an idea of what we expect on this industry. Drive safe!💪💪
GlAd it helped buddy, and best of luck just remember to take your time on your first few weeks 👍
Avoid the big "A"! Working for them is a nightmare, especially on their vehicle.
You can speak with their ex-colleagues or subcontractors.
Supermarkets are way better place to work.
@hermannparkhomenko1166 Thanks for the advice 🙏 . I'll keep looking as I'm living in Luton, so there're a lot of companies around.
@@MrMiha you are always welcome, buddy! We, ukrainians, love to help, people.
Sounds like straight up honest info 👌
You don't get courtesy from other vehicles whilst driving a car. People see you at a junction and floor it to prevent you getting in front of them, people race from one red light to another and risk points on their license for speeding to get to the same red light as the person doing the speed limit.
In order to be in this profession, you must enjoy your alone time and be able to survive in solitude. If you constantly need someone to talk to and be around you, then this career will quickly chew you up and spit you out.
Nice video, bud. I start my practical on Monday. Your videos are very helpful. Cheers 👍
Good luck
that's very helpful where you from
New pass class 1 here. Possibly got some class 2 work through and agency. Need to see tomorrow
Good luck mate!
So helpful buddy, thanks for your efforts ❤
You're welcome mate!
Thank you👍👍
Great buddy
Thanks for the advice! I have 1 more day of training before my driving test on Friday, starting to shit bricks 😂
You will be fine mate, just take your time unlike your car test they don't really care about you being over cautious so just make sure you wait as long as it takes to pull out safely etc.
you can work more than that in recovery as we don't use taco's some lads at my depo work 80+hrs a week
Yeah, nah thanks 😅
I did 80 hours weeks on the buses good money and plenty of time spent sat in the canteen having banter with fellow drivers but it sure as heck catches up to you. I was enjoying £1k take home for a long phase when saving to buy a house and it helped big time but you can't maintain it.
50 hours a week for 5-700£ so hourly £ is not good
Theirs 100 different hgv roles guys making 20 to 30 pound a hour when up skilled doing 12 hours a day
I'm a class 2 driver and broke down recently 3 and half hrs into a regular planned 10 hr shift.
I waited 5 hrs for breakdown assist to come out, then a further 3 and half hrs for recovery truck. Then its a further 90 mins back to base.
It got to a point where I couldn't wait there any longer and had to get back for other important arrangements, but work insisted I couldn't leave the vehicle as it's an asset. There was only a partial load, not high value and the vehicles are ancient.
I'm salaried and they did say they'd pay me OT, but only when I prompted.
What's your view on leaving the vehicle?
I be honest mate i don't really know the legality of it, but they should definitely pay ypu for ypur time.
Imagine your on a plane and the pilot just leaves...
@@TATS_Europe😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I regret that haulage has become an abusive industry. Wages are poorer than they have ever been and the expectation of employers has got higher. Three reductions a week is standard practice these days. My advice to anybody considering hgv as a career is "Don't!".
Passed my test couple weeks ago cards have all just come through, been looking at work but all needs experienced drivers would you recommend agency ?
Yes mate take whatever you can for the experience 👍
Two bottles of water 😂😂😂😂😂
What sort of time/distance is your commute to the yard/depot?
About 10 minutes mate
currently doing my class 2, just waiting for my licence to come back from the dvla so i can go ahead with theory and practical training. i can't wait to actually drive a truck for a living, that'll do me for a long long time.
Nice one, best of luck 👍
thinking of getting into hgv driving, im 28 years old, how much does it roughly cost these days in total to fully get started? also should i go straight into class 1 or do some class 2 first?
You can do your class 1 straight away now but id probably do some class 2 work for a while then work your way up, should cost approximately £2000ish
Get into a government bootcamp for class 1 I’m doing the same it saves you money. .gov hgv bootcamp or check out mantra learning on google they provide training worth £4500
Hi there I thought u could only work 90 hours in a 2 week period but u said u do 50 hours a week so who dis that work thanks
Incorrect you can only drive 90 hours over a 2 week period, there is other work outside of driving meaning he can far exceed 90 hours with driving and other work combined.
That's driving hours. Un/loading and sitting around waiting don't count towards driving hours, that's "other work" so as long as you don't exceed 56hrs driving in week one and 34hrs in week two, or 90hrs combined in any other way, you can work as much as you like.
Hi what the best way to get job for begener thanks
Watch this mate
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Supermarket deliveries will teach you to manoeuvre and reverse, there are some really places to deliver.
Class 1 vs 2?
You want a video about that?
@@truckitprayle sure I'm class 2 here in Germany and doing frozen goods with loading and unloading the truck it's crazy stressful on little streets
Well sorry for the late reply but i might just do a video on that my friend.
Thanks
hey recently passed my class c+e. i wanted to know what satnav you recommend?
I use a cheap make called trucknav, however if you want one with traffic updates etc go for a tomtom in the UK
Expect sht when you get out the car.
Expect to be out at least 10 hours a day, the job ain’t worth a carrot
Expect to constantly come across bitter and twisted folk complaining about how bad the job is 😴😴😴😴
The job varies, yes there's some poor employers etc but there's also plenty of good ones
I'm out 6-7 hrs a day as a supermarket delivery dude.
And it includes heavy lifting...
So, it's all about the emloyers.
Some a nice, some sh*t.
@hermannparkhomenko1166 yes can take 1 idiot to give a good company a bad name
@@TATS_Europe perfectly said, dude! 🤙
Earning less than I did 15 years ago !
Im noticing British trucks dont l9ok as equipped and luxurious as the Americans
Yeah totally different here, I'm currently in canada and I had a look at a few trucks different ball game.
Talking like an experienced driver and can't keep your hands on the steering wheel. if i was his boss i'd have him gone
Good job I don't live in the UK anymore then 🤣