10 Tips For New HGV Drivers 

Very helpfull tips U could ad-when U r reversing dont be ashamed to go out of the cabin and have a look first-just to be sure(better safe than sorry)

I'm a new pass class 1 and have never driven professional. Regarding securing loads where do we learn that? It's not on any training or test?

Good advice. Most good drivers would do all of this.

Good tip mate, always think about number one first 👍

It is nice to read so positive comment among flood of negativity about driver's work.

Absolutely true. I work for a company, I won't say who or where I'm based, but I recently dropped from our main depot to one of our sub depots. This is what i do every night. I was in the Sub's yard an hour and 15 minutes. I was getting rogered for it. 20 minutes of that was a break, 10 of which was to find my way back, because I'd never been there before and I knew the rout it was taking me had a closure and I wanted to make sure I didn't have to turn around due to a weight limit on a diversion. The rest of it was disarming the alarm that I armed (Should have been on, but wasn't due to the previous driver) and it just wouldn't go off. Checking where my load was going inside, since it's split into two internal locations, opening the shutters and turning the lights on. Plus a cheeky smoke or 2. 1 before unloading and 1 after. First time there and they bollock me for it. Do not rush. Especially now, 2 years after this comment. We have an even bigger shortage of drivers and many companies will love to have you. Don't let them bully you into taking your breaks while you tip or whatever they might say. Your breaks are for you to unwind, get exercise, keep yourself alert by taking a rest or some air and in general to make sure you're still legally fit to complete your shift. If they try telling you this, say no. They can't force you. A call to them from the DVSA over them doing this will be worse for them than you. Otherwise, this job can be really great and fun. You get out and about, see things and most of the guys I work with, at least, are absolute characters who I love chatting and joking with.

It’s your licence and spent a fortune to get. Never risk it. My first time. I failed the lorry on checks and refused to take it out. Lots of shouting by a fat woddling useless lump of lard transport mgr, I just threw the keys back at him and waved goodbye! His attitude changed very quickly when I told him I would be reporting him and company to DVLA and alert VOSA. Suddenly a new legal lorry appeared and was loaded. Never never risk your licence for a company

Hey Joe, glad you are finding the content helpful, It can all seem a little daunting to begin with but it soon all starts to make sense. try not to take too much advice as gospel and try and get as much info from official sources to save confusion. I was in the same position just over 2 years ago and if I can do it anyone can. Good luck mate and I hope to see you out on the road in the not too distant future 👌

Thanks mate, glad you found it helpful 👍

Thanks John, much appreciated 👌

Thanks for watching mate and welcome to the channel. Good luck enjoy the journey 👌

good one mate, another one that can get overlooked sometimes, I've added it to my list 👌

How are you able to tell the total weight of a load?

Great tip Rachel, never annoy the shunter either otherwise it could be a very long day 😂

+Alaa Abdelhaiy no problem, glad you found them helpful 👍

Hope you enjoyed your tea and shortbread 👌

+Jamie Barker no probs Jamie, glad you enjoyed it 👍

@@KevTee I wish that RU-vid had been around in 2001 when I passed my LGV C at age 21. Your advice would have been much appreciated.

I'm sure we would have an absolute blast, a weekend of tequila, amphetamines and hookers......

Thats great advice mate, I always give a few inches just to be sure, I like GOAL, sticks in the head 👍

Good luck mate, let is know how it goes 👍

@@KevTee thank you. Passed with flying colours 💕

@@misslums Amazing, well done you, look forward to seeing you out on the road 🎉🎊🎈

Not bad mate, worked today and I'm out in the truck tonight. trust you had a good one too?

Sounds like a good story for an upcoming vlog 😁

Ha cheers mate, it's coming along 🍻

I find chains work the best on cows 😂

+Gareth Ifan glad you agree 👍

Mitsi... feel sorry for ya bro.

+Pixel Warrior thanks mate, best thing to do is to get yourself a tape measure. You can get purpose design measuring stick but there quite expansive. If you carry various loads that could be higher than the cab, the height indicator wouldn't be much use anyway.good luck with the class 2 👍

Thanks mate, glad it helped👍

+Michael Fishlock thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 🍻

Cheers Ash, much appreciated 🍻

Thanks Anton, great videos BTW, keep up the good work bud 👍

Haha yeah I liked the 6p's. Like you say, you should always allow a little extra time for loading/unloading. Nothing more stressful than trying to find parking when you can see that time counting down and then the 4:15 starts flashing at you 😂

I understand you might not of enjoyed the job jim but many people including myself really enjoy the career. With all due respect it gets really tiring hearing hearing other drivers telling people to stay away from the industry, I have never understood why driver stick with it when they detest the job so much. There is a job in this industry to suit everyone, the key is to recognise your needs and seek the job that suits you rather than persevering with a job you hate.

@@KevTee Hi mate I'm still driving an arctic.

Thanks Matt, yeah you are right, you can only plan whats in your control, I try to have a back up in that situation 👍

You can always adjust whilst on the road if you are on main routes as they normally give you distances to services or your satnav might as well!

Glad you found them useful Robert 👍

You will either be on a day rate or paid per hour, either way your still paid for waiting but your obviously better off on hourly rate as with day rate your always eating into your own time whilst waiting.

Compleaty agree mate, any practical advice comes best from the more experienced but if it's anything to do with legislation, look it up for yourself 😂

thanks Craig, glad you found it helpful.

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+B8ll0cx5 5555557 don't let it put you off mate, it's just things to be aware of. As long as you are of your surroundings and put your training into practice you shouldn't have a problem. Get that mod 2 rebooked 👍

Welcome to the channel mate and thanks for watching. Your never to old to do what you love 😂

Have my ADR training next week and Class 2 lessons and test mid August, I've just turned 48. Never too late to learn new skills :)

And, how's the job going so far? Im 38 and about to start my first arctic truck job here in Ireland

@@mrbokke81 Going great, got my ADR license and just passed my Class 1 a month ago. Now to crack reversing it heh. How's the class 1 going after 2 yrs?

Maybe the thumbnail depicts what could happen if you don't follow the tip, although it is also a good was to inspect the harder to see areas 😂

Hello lad. I'm a fairly new Class One driver myself, where are you based? I'm in the South West and I've had a good amount of success finding both Class One and Two work. Does your region have a fairly high rate of unemployment? If so it might be worth looking at outbasing as a Tramper or widening your search to other area's as your problem could be in your locality as opposed the nation as a whole. Let us know if you've had any success. Good luck.

No probs mate, glad you found it helpful.

Very much so, passed my class 2 on the 30th. Just waiting to do the cpc module 4 now, everyone's favourite.... Hope you have an easy week fella.

Congrats on the class 2 mate, Mod 4 isn't that bad, just a few questions and an extended walk around check, if your not sure the examiner will usually prompt you until he gets the right answer so you should be fine..... good luck 👌

Thank you. Yeah it seems straight forward, it's just another costly delay to leaving a job I hate, haha.

You are absolutely right sir 🤘

Ok maybe just after your break 😂 oh and I think you mean DVSA 😉

Audible mate 👍

thanks Tony, much appreciated 👌