Tips On How To Land Your First Trucking Job 

One other thing that might help in an interview, Always smile and whilst shaking the interviews hand is to quickly say , "Many thanks for taking the time to meet with me today", It sounds corny but it does show politeness and that you have good manners. Which is something that people always like and warm too. and it's the small things that add up up and create a good impression. GOOD LUCK Everyone...

Thank you for taking the time to offer helpful tips. Much appreciated.

Definatly the best trucking channel on RU-vid recently passed my class 2 finding work is just so hard ATM. I'm going to use Ur tips tho this week and get myself out there! ATB kev have a great new year .

How can it be so difficult to get a hgv job when everyone says there is a 50,000 shortage. Also for interview questions, a good one is tell me what qualities you are looking for in a driver. Or can you tell me about your top performer and what makes them top? I use these with other industries however with redundancy looming at 34years old I am considering a change to HGV driving. My biggest concern is how to keep up with all the timing rules. Also in the assessment do they tell you where to drive if you don't know the area? Thanks, great video

I've never had a driving assesment, though one company I worked for (never took an assesment with them) asked me to do driving assesments for new drivers. I had stood in as temporary Transport Manager and this was part of the job, something I really didn't enjoy. If somebody came for a job with a clean Class 1 licence taking them for an 'assesment', as far as I was concerned was a waste of time. If they were useless they wouldn't have pave passed the Class 1 in the first place. The only time I felt an assesment was necessary was when I was presented with a non UK licence, that's a road I'm not going down... literally! Thankfully I was only office bound for 6 months, then back on the road where I belonged. Having said all that, first impressions count. If a prospepective driver turns up scruffy then this may be an impression of how he will keep his truck. Smart jacket and tie, clean shoes and you'll be half way to getting the job. Excellent tips Kev, great video, well done.

Great video. Really helpful for myself wanting to get started in the trucking business in Australia. Was guessing at the beginning but great advice.

Hi Kev. I've had 13 years experience in general haulage driving 7.5t wagons so needless to say CPC qualified with taco card. In the current climate I believe the time is right to go for my HGV Class 2 and 1 back to back. I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead. Thanks for the upshots!

How much is average pay for UK divers in England?

Can you please tell how much a truck driver earn weekly, if we have truck driving experience in uk, can we apply for canada work permit.

Don't do it it's a shit job

Would employers take van driving experience into account as I have been driving vans for the past 13 years , I have my class 2 training and test soon and hopefully be out trucking 🤞🏻

Interesting video Kev. Just a thought / question... Would I be classed as an outright newbie or an experienced (ish) driver, even though I was only class 2 back then? I've had a break from driving for 4 years now, but when I return, I hope to have my C+E.... So as for wording a CV right, what would / should I put on it...???

Some great pointers there Kev. Something's for me certainly to think about too.

Fair play, very helpful... Been in the same Class two job for over eighteen years but have an assessment coming up in two weeks back on class one for a large supermarket. Never had an assessment before but feel more confident know after watching a few videos including this one. Hopefully I will get taken on and I'm looking forward to getting back on the bigger trucks after so long...

great advice you have mentioned many useful things that iv been doing in my interviews that are wrong iv got my interview tomorrow and this clip really does help me thank you

Cheers mate . Just passed my class 2

thanks Kevin your a superstar :)

This video is very useful to watch

Very well said Sir!.., I've always followed these methods & fortunately been successful with 99% of job interviews, although all mechanic/roadside assistance jobs (my previous career), as like yourself I've only been trucking a short time, well except one class 1 job I was offered until we discussed wages.., very low & I had to decline!.., if you put the work in you'll reap the rewards & be choosing the best one!..., good vlog that will help many 👍

Mate the wards on the subtitles is not as you says

You forgot the 5P’s

Hi Kev, I am currently 24 and looking into the possibility of doing my class 2 and 1 back to back. However reading online there seems to be a lot of negative comments on becoming a tuck driver. I thought it was likely to be a good career choice due to the demand for work but people seem to complain of very long working hours for very little money? Any advice for someone looking into it as a career? :)

Luke c in a HGV,whose also got a vlog on the tube,has just got his class one and could probably use this very good advice.Perhaps you could contact him...??

Kev have you any new tips now that your in the business over a year ? Ive passed me Class 2 (Cat C rigid) and dont know weither to go straight to artic or work away at rigid for the time being. The overall goal is to drive artic at some stage, but if i require 2 or 3 years experience i think learning in a rigid is a easier learning curve then an artic. Id love to hear your view on this thanks for all the cool uploads, happy 2018. P.S (Im 24yrs old) and thinking angency route to build up seat time.

Excellent vide,really helpful thanks.

Solid advice Kev.

Really helpful! I've been preparing everything that you pointed out (folder with certificates, driver cards etc). I was polishing my shoes whilst watching this vid, so I'm glad I'm on your wavelength😄 Just waiting for my crisp white shirt to come out the washing machine. Really excited for my first interview tomorrow! Thanks Kev 👍

Top vid...some great pointers!... One thing I would add... look at the words the company uses in their job add and at the interview. Be sure to use those same words in your answers and covering letter.

Great video Kev! Jam packed with tips people often overlook. I've always been one for the shirt and tie even being of the younger generation haha. Being as you were offered multiple interviews it's clear your advice is accurate. Thank you for uploading :)

Thank you Kev superb advice buddy

When you were training, did one of your courses cover securing loads, etc, belt straps/nets? Some of your loads look quite scary. Lol.

Thanks mate very informative video

Bang on Kevtee. It worked for me 👍

Great advice 👌👍

jhm

Great advice kev keep up the good videos

I've never worn trousers and never worn a tie to an interview. Never been a problem. I wore jeans to my present job as a bus driver and was offered the job on the spot. I did have shoes and a casual shirt on but I wore black 501's. The uniform is trousers,shirt and tie all provided.

Got my first HGV job interview tomorrow and found this really useful thanks! Love the videos although some of the manoeuvres you do in london scare the hell out of me.

So how do would I gain experience?

nice vlog kev i also offered to do a days driving for them f.o.c as newbie its hard but then at least they can see your driving and you can see what the job is about

sorry your wrong.....if your under 25 without 2 years experience then 75% of the time your only route is agency....ONLY if your lucky do you get your ideal job straight off