My Advice For New HGV Drivers Looking For Work | Vlog 58 

I agree with Darren about going out there with a CV and knocking on doors, it really works and not just for HGV jobs. I've been doing Class 1 for 2.5yrs on agency and have regular clients so rarely out of work but that may change this next couple of weeks. Darren that traffic isn't as bad as what I had on Friday, I was doing Northumberland to Leicester and back, had a trailer issue with the legs so had to live tip and reload a double decker, then leaving the hub at M1 J22 I hit all the traffic right up to M1 J32 for the M18. The A1 northbound was hammered with traffic backed up onto the M18 so went for the M18 to M62 then A1 home. M18 stopped at I-Port (Doncaster), carnage everywhere due the A1 closed by an accident and everyone spilling off it. I knew there was a regular closure on the A1 at Washington services so I would run out of time in a dodgy place so took a 15min at Wetherby then a 30min at Ripon, added my "extra hour" to the tacho, made it back with 10min to spare. 14 hour shift but hey it was the last one of the week. I would say to new drivers learn to balance your tacho time, don't run to the last minute and panic for a spot to stop. Think ahead and make sure you have time to get home and no stress involved.

As an ex class 1 driver of over 20 years I think your videos are excellent. My advice to anybody thinking of becoming a truck driver would be think long and hard about it. The hours are extremely long. I can only think of the medical profession that works longer hours . All the missed family dos, parents evenings, missing seeing your kids grow up because your out on the road is really hard. Saying all that the upside is all the places that you will see. Even stuff like wildlife early in the morning , I've seen all sorts over the years. Pass your test, get experience with an agency and you will find a type of company that you enjoy working for. You will drive all sorts of vehicles and build up great experience. You will then have the pick of the best jobs about.

Having a nightmare finding a job. Applied for around 25 on indeed, wrote emails and done phone calls to around 50-75 other companies. Nothing. I cant get experience because i dont have a job and I cant get a job because I dont have experience. All the agencies are flooded with experienced drivers aswell. Total waste of £4,000.😮

Thank you 😊

Corley Services is the one you mentioned near Coventry

I've been a hgv class one driver for 35 years and my advice is dont get involved with hgv driving it a mugs game get a decent trade behind you

I'm just starting the process of getting my class 1. Hopefully all worth it in the end 😂

Passed my test 2 weeks ago applied for 99+ jobs on indeed had loads of people phone me but can’t do nothing for me as I have no experience I’ve rang places too spent £2400 for class 1 crazy! 🤣 but we gonna get somewhere in the end!

Timely subject this, Darren, from someone who is now looking for my first job.

Hey, thanks for the upload. I'm studying for the HGV exams at the moment. At 7:48 I've got a question. If you arrive 20 minutes before and the paperwork is still not available, do you set the taco go to PoA or Rest? If I'd guess I'd set it to Rest because I'd be waiting only from 11am onwards. By then, if paperwork was not ready then it would be PoA. Am I right? Regarding finding the first job, is it common to have to accept loading/tipping? I'm signing up for driving, not warehouse operative, really. Another one: Will ADR license give a new driver more chances, in your opinion? There are plenty more but I will pause here. Cheers, peace, roll on.

Sorry for another question, Or maybe not so a question this time but would be nice to hear like.. Without sharing customer info, Your thought processes as you get a job to tip, What do you have to think about, How you pick where you stop over for breaks, With Nights out what do you recommend to pack, Does that make sense? Like not as easy as postcode in the nav and go.. Or is it?

Just passed my class1 this week 🎉🎉now the cpc and finding a job hopefully

Great video mate put your key in the diesel handle 👍 Nearly there 1000

I have class 2 over 2,5 years and I was in tons of different places from south to midlands, from west to east. The trucks I usually drive was the fridge 26t, which is over 12m long. The biggest frame legally allowed for rigid and I’m perfectly navigate these vehicles in a tight spots and driving around London. In two weeks time I will be doing class 1. When I get license, will I be considered as a new drive or my class 2 experience also will be taking into the account? Obviously I will be a new driver to pull a trailer but not a new driver to drive a truck.

Hi Darren I start a new job in 2 weeks time as a 7.5tonne to start

Good Bloke Great stuff Really interesting Keep the Vids coming A star

Passed my test,ex bus driver ,no one wants to take on a new driver no wonder there a shortage can't get class 2 work either.what a waste of money passing my C+E.

Hey what camera equipment do you use

Stress, stress, stress, oh yeah, plus heavy rain unloading a flatbed is very demanding, not the bosses problem.

Hi. Tried to find an hgv driver job, but no one took me because I am a new driver with no experience. Do you know any company hires new hgv female drivers class1 like me in Buckinghamshire. Thanx

Thanks for that mate very useful 👍🏼

Great video as always mate 👍🏻

First job I got was going on my bike, yes the sort with pedals, and going around local businesses. Your advice about job seeking was good and I'd say that the introducing yourself in person or even by phone has to be best. Still the biggest stumbling block for new drivers is the lack of experience and the insurance implications, where many firms just don't want to know if you are under 25. I managed to miss the traffic you got when M1 shut at J20 and the previous day's oil tanker fire at Chesterfield which ran until midday following day which would have accounted for extra traffic on the M6. If you want to see how different HGV jobs can be my delivery to Birmingham with a 32 tonne tipper was uploaded today. Have a great weekend.

What do the assessments consist of?

Big step driving your first Class 1 HGV but very rewarding if you do it properly

Hey Darren, jus wanted to ask, can an immigrant also apply for HGV drivers leaners driver and if so can he also apply for a job as an HGV driver?