How Much Do Truck Drivers Really Earn? 

I'm doing over a grand a week in a rigid, however it's central London based. Tomorrow's pick up is Tower Bridge, ( Production and audio equipment) John Henry's studio today, Truck driving in Central London is intense though, top tip imho. I always drive in Central London with the radio off and Windows down, 20 mph limit so not as if windy. You need all your senses is my point, good luck and take your time.

I work nights in Manchester ADR probably 12-13 hr shifts Sunday to Thursday Work 2 Fridays a month at time and half. Double time for Sundays. Can get triple for bank holidays. 35 years doing it long hours though. I earned £61000 last year. Only want to do another 5 years,it’s hard graft but money is there if you do the hours.

Im on a little bit less than this but im still fresh to the industry, can't wait to earn the big bucks!

Totally agree on the first 2 years gaining experience being the hardest. Yes you have to be realistic and understand you won't be on top dollar right away but if you find a good agency you won't be skint either. If on agency be keen with clients, they'll ask for back by name. The work/life balance is important too. It's no good having £60k just to pay a divorce lawyer and child support when your Mrs has had enough. Plus as much as I'm addicted to trucks I'm the first to say you need time away from it to chill out and be yourself.

Great video, really gave a detailed information. Really loved the park where you comparisoned the salaries.

Thanks I've been wanting to this, great video you've made my mind up to do this

interesting. Can be region specific. I've seen class 1 at £11.50ph recently !!. Not sure there'll be many takers though.

I love the job adverts that say £53,000 OTE then later in the ad it says the hourly rate is £13.50.

Nice video m8 however, earnings as an hgv class 1 60k+ is just an fairytale on the web. In the real time, you'll never ever get this money and that's a fact. You'll be always somewhere between 28-33k annually and as a trumper round 40k max. The companies now days don't want to pay a decent wages as an hgv so don't bother. If ya work in any foreign chain supermarket as a stock loader, you'll earn even more. I get my C-E license, spend fortune and after 6 years of trucking stuck on 30k. On the Internet, there's plenty of trucking job offers with, but you'll hardly get someoneto reply. Now I working steady as a forklift operator with 42k. No hassle, weekends always home, plenty of family time. Sorry, just saying to others.

Cheers bro great video as always

Also when you see a job advertised by an agency, there's no job. It's just bait to get people registered.

The funny bit about “if you are a single then do tramper because there’s a money” but then lucky if can get a tramper job which doesn’t extend beyond Friday. Just Monday to Friday will be perfect for a single person and from Friday evening until Sunday morning to go out and grind for a decent chick who understands my commitment to driving. 😂😂😂

Great video sam!

Worked just under 53 hours last week, nights. Grossed £1,078.

Can't wait to pass in Feb

the big money comes with hours worked.. you are doing almost twice the amount of hours as a normal job

If u get a good agency or adhoc contract that gets u lot of work as a new pass i was on £600-£800 a week my min rate for work for on class 2 jobs was £14 an hour (agency rates) I wont work for less than that on class 2. By the way let u know i got my pratical booked and test dates for class 1 next month theres a bit of a waiting time with dvla for the test dates about a month so not long now....

On £16 per hour with private medical

I am looking at a career change currently been doing security for 6yrs i am 25yrs old and looking to do my automatic driving test as everything is automatic these days. I also live in Thurrock been living in Grays for 25yrs. I have seen a few hgv driving trainee jobs are they worth it as they pay for everything for you as its very expensive

I’m currently on target to hit over 50k this year…4 on 4 off…3 nights away then 5 nights home

whats the difference between class 1 jobs and class 2? is the work/pay very different?

All you need is a pulse and Turners Transport will take you.Wages Maritime Transport ( i couldn't work for them) is a good bellwether what the game pays.Agencys talk bxxlloxx

Sold me a dream 70 k a year

Here in Germany 30-40k gross.

You pointed the wrong way, aim for top right corner 😂😂

Experience is key? How about you learn to park straight on a bay!