You're a sound girl , woman Hayley , keep doing your thing and forget any negative comments , giving good positive advice to others , that's what it's all about , all the best and keep up the good work
Great insight into a truckers life ! I struggled with backing trailers too, I used a steering knob for a while which is great for turning the wheel quickly while reversing but theres a tendency to over steer and you end up snaking. A useful tip I was told is if you're feeling pressured during a back is when u hold the wheel at the bottom your trailer will go to the side you move the wheel toward. Keep it up 👍
This was a really sad video Hayley. Really felt your pain, I do hope things get better for you, was a bit unsettling to see you so down in life. Can see your struggling with the social aspect of it and probably missing your other half badly. Chin up and I'm sending you positive wishes. Take care 🌈🌞🎈
I agree with you Hayley, when you start to work 50+ hour weeks you lose your life, you have a lot less time with your family or partner or friends and the time you do have with them you are tired. I started to do a lot of 50+ hour weeks with 4am starts after 5-6 months I felt like a zombie, Cut out all my overtime bar one day and feel so much better for it. Driving is a job who cares what truck you drive. Your enjoyment of the job is the most important thing, if working 12-15 hours isn't good for you stop doing it and go back to class 2. I still don't understand people who want to work 50+ hours a week, do they not have lives outside of work? You can always earn more money, you can never earn back time with family and friends.
I've never understood that either! I'm glad you have something that's better and you're feeling better now. Life's far too short for 12 to 15 hour days if you ask me. All the best to you 😊
Loved the single point to point drive, Willenhall to Dudley looks great from your vantage point. Go "Woman of Steel " , great to hear your fan base is growing 👏 Great synopsis of HGV driving in the UK, and probably worldwide 🌐, probably the very few jobs that haven't seen a reduction in hour's since the 1950's, 48 hour's was the normal, then 44, 40, 39, and currently 37.5. Sorry to hear about your loss, stay safe all. Best regards John.
Thanks Hayley, for your thoughts on the real world of driving. I am just going through my Class 2 and , like many others I am sure, are grateful for those of you who are willing to share your experience with us. I hope you find your ideal job. Take care and see you on the road. maybe.
So much of what you say sounds so familiar. Whilst I loved the job the hours lack of respect and general attitude towards drivers is depressing. The final straw was when I had changed to days and my daughter rang me to ask when I would be home as she hadn’t seen me all week , I was leaving at 4.00am and not getting home till after she had gone to bed . Thanks for giving such a true perspective of the job as a hgv driver
Hi Hayley, recently discovered your channel, love it! You’ve even inspired me to give up my comfy health and safety career to go for my hgv. (Although I used to drive a 7.5 tonne with a trailer for a tree company). Fantastic job👍
Hi Hayley, Brilliant video, full of your usual insight. A big thank you. I have been pondering this question for some considerable time. It isn't straight forward. Really appreciate the honesty of all your videos. We all have bad days. Time is precious, especially with family. You can't get it back. Stay safe. Simon w
Hello Hayley ,I was the steering wheel attendant for 40+ years on hgv1 retired now, but as my licence has the 7.5 t on it, I'm going to drive a 7.5t on local deliveries P/T, same calls everyday 3 x 5 hrs a week no weekends , nice local company I feel lucky. I should have done this years ago, I'd have probably seen my children grow up. good luck with what you want to settle into, don't let the job get you down that's the only advice I can give you from a old git.
Hi Hayley hope your well, I'm a new driver I had my class 2 for 1 year and comfortable unfortunately I failed my class 1 in June on the reverse as I'm such a nervous person regarding reversing . I've convinced myself I can't do it and I'm beating myself up as I love to drive and so desperately need my class 1 . Your my inspiration watching your videos as your real and honest .
Brilliant video but sorry to hear of your family bereavement xx Really interesting listening to your views on driving different types of lorries and loads xx I think your videos are different because you entertain us more by talking to us rather than a lot of time lapse so keep up the good work . Stay safe and healthy xx
I'm greatful for your vlogs Hayley, especially when you speak in detail about the job as I'm trying to get a handle on it before I take the plunge of doing my licence. I'm facing a career change I didn't expect at 49 so it'll be my last. I'm an ex lecturer which I also gave up because of the hours and ofsted stress. Set up my own business, which has been decimated by covid, and I no longer enjoy it because of the covid risk . When it hit me that becoming a driver really appealed I felt much happier in myself, it feels like the perfect job style for me. A lot of what you've said reinforces that for me, but has also given me more to think about. I don't really want long hours but four on four off appeals to me. So I just wanted to say Thankyou for all the info and advice on the job, you're probably helping a lot of people without knowing it. It's certainly encouraging me and helping my confidence which has had a heck of a battering this past eighteen months. I'm sorry you're having a tough time but with your positive outlook you will go far I'm sure of it. You're a great girl Hayley :)
Even with 4 on 4 off still expect to do 15 hour days. If you want to get into driving then start on class 2 work. It pays well and gives you a good idea if you should move on to class 1.
Sorry to hear it's been really tough for you this year. I hope you can find something that you will enjoy better. 4 days to me says 4 longer days as Chris mentioned too. I've mostly seen job adverts saying 12 hour shifts for 4 on and 4 off but I've never tried that myself so I'm not 100% sure. Start with class 2 and see if you like it. I really enjoyed the class 2 work and may go back to it. Thanks for your kind words too. Have a great weekend 😊
Truck Driver Hayley Thankyou Hayley, and I'm sorry you've been having a tough time, your strength shines through. I'd definetly prefer to start with class 2 and see how it goes :) although it may be easier working then leaving it behind when I go home. Which I haven't been able to do for years. I actually don't think a long working day would be so bad if I can forget about work for the weekend , and if I'm happier in work. Your vlogs are really helpful, I love to hear your perspective of driving and you've given great insight into the nitty gritty, which is invaluable. Always look forward to your updates :) I can see myself doing it :)
Chris Murray thanks Chris , I've been looking at local jobs I think maybe tipper work would be good for me. Although different to Hayley (although I say I don't want long hours) I like the idea of long distance driving, I'm really not sure, but what appeals, I'm learning there are so many different job possibilities for a driver and that would be fantastic. The freedom appeals enormously. Thankyou for the advice
@@carolinamoonslilenglishgar8580 try multi drop class 2 work. It's good and normally you are guaranteed 9 hours pay even if you complete work before the 9 hours.
My condolences Hayley. I had missed your videos and I'm glad to see you back. I completely understand how you feel about the hours... Keep moving forward and I believe that you will find a job/place that fits you. All the best from here in the States.
Really interesting, firstly the driving and the hazards that become apparent when driving a truck, secondly the difference in working days between 2 and 3 classes. Thank you
Im so sorry about the family bereavement Hailey! i can see this video is from 2021 and ive just found and subscribed to you. Im in Perth, Australia I cant think of even one negative thing about your content i,t suprises me that you've had negative coments from your channel! I love everything about the way you deliver and articulate yoursef , its fitting that you were a teaaher before Im so hooked to watching your videos even my wife akes me to switch the computer off as i often fall asleep playing all your videos i just got my HR licence, i am searching jobs same like yours.Also changing my profession from Nursing. You make me excited about Logistics Thank Hailey for just being you !💯
I hayley hope you are well.your class two job sounds brilliant you must have landed on your feet do ing that one.if you have a truck with a sleeper cab your boss will take advantage of using your truck with a sleeper because most jobs are tramping job's.if you have a truck with no sleeper they tend to do multi drop and a late finish with the truck back in the yard at night.its a tough old game is trucking.your class one could be world wide but you are lucky you are home must nights with out not going on the ferry every now and then.take care and enjoy philip. Happy trucking to you hayley. Nice to see you now you are back filming. Phil.
Condolences to you & the family. Nice to see another down-to-earth video from you. I particularly like the fact that you upload when it suits you, and not on a regular timetable....sometimes less is more !! I completely agree about the awful facilities/service areas for truck drivers - especially given that they charge £25-£30 per night to park. Last year during the lockdown I was out 2-3 days at a time, during which for the most part there were no showers, no toilets, no cooked food etc - I (and I assume many others) often had to resort to whatever the petrol stations had on shelves or in the chiller cabinets, and their filthy, stinking, toilets. I've been driving trucks for about 25 years now (mostly self employed or agency, because i like the variety) & I love the job - I've had warehouse, office & management roles in that time, but would rather be out on the road - the solitude suits me. To me the biggest downside is the pay - at least at my level....I'm only a 7.5 tonne driver and most of the work I see offered is only a few pence higher than minimum wage. I have always wanted to get my class 2 & 1, but the pay system makes it really hard to get the funds put by to cover the training fees & the lost income while training. Hopefully, now that the driver shortages and truck driver pay/conditions being highlighted this will provide opportunities for others trapped at the lower end of driving heirarchy to move forwards.
Hayley, thanks again for putting the time and effort producing these Vlogs. I find it sad you have had some negative and unpleasant comments, as many of us subscribers have a lot of time and respect for you. You raise good points and your honesty and integrity is second to none. You make comments! and i have not heard you whine really, and a great ambassador for Kays. You will make a first class instructor, and Transport Manager, also a welcome Driver Assessor. You have a calm demeanor and a professional attitude. I still think you should be making training video's, with tips and tricks as newbies watching your Vlogs get such a lot from them. I have been watching your video's over the years and i always look forward to the next one. Trucker Mike
Hayley. So sorry about your loss ☹️ I’ve enjoyed every video I’ve watched of your videos and enjoyed every one for your real and honest take on being a truck driver 👍🏻 I’ve done it for years and spent many a day week or even months away from my family and home so much my first wife ran off with my next door neighbour 😢 I’ve only two years left and so lucky I’m driving mobile medical scanners working a few hours each night 😀 Take care as always Stevie x
Hi Hayley. Condolences to you and your family. Thanks again for another honest vlog. I passed my class 2 in August and start my class 1 training next month. Your videos give me some idea what to expect. Thanks again .
Hi Hayley, Chin up girl, its just a blip in the bigger journey. I settled on class 2 also for the reasons you outline. Home everyday and reasonable hours ( 9-11 per day ) . Also now found during longer drives I just want to get there. Weird isn't it.
Hi Hayley, I am finally getting close to finishing my class 2 after problems with a training broker ripped me off of a lot of money. I am also considering doing my class 1 as this will make job opportunities a bit bigger though if I can get skip work for a scrapyard I will be happy on class 2. Sorry to hear about your family bereavements, it can really knock you for a while especially if there are things to sort out such as a house clearance, your family comes first before RU-vid so don't worry, those of us who are loyal supporters understand this and will still be here if and when you decide to take a breather from recording, stay safe and have a good weekend 😊
Hi Hayley... When reversing ...the trailer only goes where the trailer wheels go remember ....so start reversing the trailer wheels not the end of trailer ..top tip.... buy a toy tractor and trailer and have a play with one to understand how a trailer re acts
All HGV drivers should be given a considerable pay rise, they keep the economy going without them you have nothing, as you are finding out, they are the most important drivers on the roads. They supply food, clothing all the essential things you need to survive without them it's caos and that is just the start
The money is good at the right place. Agencys paying sky high rates £19-£30ph and working for a company youll never be on that sort of money. Im still on ltd which is like gold dust with the ir35 but small companies can take them on. Im from the midlands not sure what rates are else where
Great stuff again Hayley. Recognised Stow Heath Lane right there, off the Willenhall Road. My late Uncle Bill lived there until his death in 2017 at the age of 81, his home was #101. I also know someone who lives over that way, a lifelong model railway buff who has a son with Autism, I first met them nearly 10 years ago.
Me and my wife are both driving instructors and we have 2 kids and it works great, kids in school i do 07:00-14:30 and i collect kids from school 30 hours a week my lessons are £35ph or 40ph after 6pm of weekends if we do it. 6 hours a day and 2 days off. my wife does school run in morning and starts 09:30-17:00 just depends on how much of a break she wants and does 30 hours with 2 days off. we have flexability to work round eachother if needed. you are working your ass off mate.
Pointless comment. A PL footballer earns £400k a week - why would you bother being a driving instructor? You're working your asses off for £40 an hour.
Hi Hayley, I'm currently jumping through the hoops to get my class 2. Cpc next week. Provisional in the post etc etc. Your videos give a straight honest insight into the world I'm about to enter into. Thank you and keep up the good work. Stay safe.
Refreshingly honest channel Hayley Your videos and descriptions are brilliant Much better and more interesting than some of the know it all male drivers I am a male ex rigid /Coach driver so i don't have an axe to grind I have the greatest admiration for Class 1 artic. drivers and for you
I took class 1 and 2 within 2 weeks of eachother in the millitary. had the training in a truck and drawbar steer (dog trailer) and drove arctic 2 times before getting the license. luckily i had time with easy hands on work to learn myself lol.
Hi Hayley. You certainly don’t need to worry about reversing. We all mess it up now and then. The most straightforward reverse can be a real pig. Anyway. You did well getting away from me on the Motorway the other day. I moved out to let you in, passed you and then like a bat out of hell you passed me and I couldn’t see you for dust
I think you have answered my question About going for my lgv license at 62 years the hours would probably see me off Thanks for your honesty in your working day.
An excellent blog indeed. I’m 6 months out from my shoulder surgery and before that a bus driver until my dismissal in July 4th 2020 because the shoulder was badly injured. Now at the end of this month I’ll be returning to HGV. Class 1 or 2? This blog may of helped me a great deal and I’ll be opting for class 2 with a very occasional class 1 when their short. Not the best company but close to home and i know I’ll be home latest 6.30pm. Thanks Hayley 👍
Transport planners or managers with practical experience instead of the ones whom think Edinburgh and London are only 2 hrs apart because they can zoom out on Google maps, would indead be refreshing
I have my theory/hazard perception in a couple of weeks. Looking just to stay with Class 2 and change from warehouse job I've had enough of. I like driving and would be happy with the multi-drop work, used to deliver using long wheel based van a few years back. Certainly makes people think about the long hours etc on Class 1. Thanks for your videos!
I recently got a letter from the DVSA asking me to go back to driving, but i really can not justify. I got a better paying job, working normal hours and have more family time. I used to spend weeks out in Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, etc picking up potatoes for a company called AB Texel (Dutch company but i worked for there British branch near peterborough.) And honestly, the job was not bad, but the pay was ridiculous and missing out on crucial family time, you can not get that time back, ever. The industry really does need a big shakeup. Drivers need to be treated like professionals, especially with the skills and qualifications needed to drive a lorry. Only plus side to having my class 1 is a fall back job if i have too.
Hi Hayley it’s great hearing from you again & I’m so sorry to hear about the bereavement in your family. Plus I can’t imagine who would want to be nasty with you! Certainly not me & not the other’s . It’s a jealousy thing that’s all it is as there’s a lot of jealous people out there as we know Pal. I hope you have a good week Pal. X
Hello Hayley, of course it is only natural to add a string to your bow like qualifying as a Transport Manager, I passed mine when I was working those crazy hours you talk of by attending a course at night school in 1986 and if time was tight I would turn up with the lorry to class. Both myself and my wife are qualified TM's. The missus also used to teach the driver cpc and ADR courses travelling around the country. Now one point I would make is that if you think being a TM means finishing work at 5pm you may find that many end up at the end of the day sorting problems with routes or loads well after home time. Personally I prefer to drive but try not to do those crazy hours anymore, getting old you see. Good luck with the home study I'm sure as an ex teacher you'll soon have a learning routine in place. All the best.
I'd miss the driving if I did get the TM thing but it's a useful thing to have just in case. I'm not sure what the future holds at the moment but I'm keeping my options open. All the best to you too, have a great weekend. 😊
Thanks for your insight, been looking into moving up from 7.5 ton to hgv 2 then 1. You have got me thinking hard about the hours. AS I give up bus. Driving 8 years ago because of the unsocial hours and having no life,
Forget, the one, shunt, it rarely works I've seen people do it in one shunt with elbow out of the window but forgetting that every truck has 2 sides thus not looking in the opposite mirror there could be people standing there and they could get hit always try more every time with the mirrors eventually you will wonder why you ever looked out the window obviously you will have to look out the window as well depending on the situation my advice to you is do as much with the mirrors as you can hope this helps application and dedication main, thing, is not to rush it to much
Reversing an artic is exactly the same method as reversing a car and trailer. Just like you, I spent the best part of 3 months after I'd passed my Class 1 trying to work out how to reverse a trailer. That was 31 years ago. If I'd known that learning to reverse a trailer on the back of my car would have given me the understanding I needed before going on the Class 1 training, I would have done it in an instant. Anyone who can confidently reverse a trailer on the back of their car will find reversing an artic a peice of cake. Before it was scrapped by the government a couple of weeks ago, the B+E (car & trailer) reverse exercise was exactly the same as the C+E (truck & trailer) reverse exercise. Check them both out on RU-vid if you want to learn how to reverse a trailer before your HGV training starts. I wish more people would realise that an artic is just a bigger version of a car and trailer and you are not learning how to reverse an artic, you are simply learning how to reverse a trailer (of any size).
@@jockforster As you probably already know, since November 2021 the reverse exercise part of the HGV test is now done by the training schools (not the examiner) and can be taken up to 6 months before you do your on road part of the HGV test with the examiner. If you can crack that reverse exercise with a caravan on the back of your car, I would be booking a one day reverse course and test with the HGV training school. Once you've passed that, give yourself a break of a few days or a few weeks and then come back for the on road training and test. Seriously, take the pressure off yourself by not having both tests booked for the same day because if you fail the reverse exercise test, you then have to cancel the on road test. Many training schools are still offering a 5 day training course with the new 2 tests both on the final day but why have all that pressure of having to pass 2 tests back to back when you can take them up to 6 months apart.
@JP no wasn't aware but that's brilliant advice thank you so much x you've probably just saved me £2500 ... advice commission in the post for you... damn don't know your address 😜🤷♂️😘
@@jockforster No problem. As I stated in my original post, before it was scrapped late last year, the car and trailer (B+E) reverse exercise was exactly the same as the truck and trailer (C+E) reverse exercise. Find an empty car park and set out around 8 cones in the required format and practice at your own pace. If you can reverse a caravan as shown in this video, then you won't have any problem passing the Class 1 reverse exercise as its exactly the same test. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5loerKRKIo4.html
Passed my class 1 just over a week ago. Couldn’t get my head around the reversing the entire time I was training and was seriously considering not doing the test. I somehow reversed it in without a shunt on the test, probably a total fluke. My employers paid for my course, so will be on the roads soon. Totally dreading reversing though, as I know I’ll be totally useless. Great Vlog Hayley, hope things get better for you soon.
Congratulations on your pass 🎉🎉. Try not to worry, everybody starts the same way. It's really challenging to begin with but you'll get there. If an ex school teacher can do it then so can you. All the best 😊
Great video and good knowledge on whats its like to be Class 2 & Class 1 driver. I'm a very confident drive but my problem is the theory side of doing the test. Ideally I want to be a Class 2 Driver and move forward to Class 1 in time. Doing long hours are not the problem as is do 12hrs plus a day. Look forward to more videos.
I used the official DVSA theory test book when I did my studying. They have example questions in there for you to have a go at and the answers are in the back of the book. It took a while to learn everything but I got there and you will too. Good luck with it all 😊
Every day is different ( Even reversing into the same bay / space ) But now your beginning to notice the misalignment before it really goes wrong, its up an onwards from here forward.. Personally, I have off days when nothing seems to go right. Then suprise myself with getting a blind reverse around a tight corner 1st try .. But recently started having problems reversing up a solo tractor. ( keep sterling the wrong way ) LoL see you about ( I'm on Curnocks ) ..
Hello Hayley, great to see you making much more progress. As an ex-secondary teacher myself, I think that prepares you for the "criticisms" and childish judgments you'll receive, on here and at drop off sights etc. (And I'm talking about from apparent grown adults.... Not the kids!). Just a couple of things: It would be quite interesting to see an over nighter - but, you've just mentioned that you want to get home ASAP in your video, so maybe that's a no-go !! Anyway, regarding the reversing. Would setting-up a board with lots of obstacles / pegs of wood, and using a (good) scale model of a Artic (with turning front wheels) and extend the steering wheel shaft, so you could actually turn it and see the wheel positions, help ?? Set-up a class room in the back of a physical trailer.... If / When you come to teach, that is.
It absolutely does. You've got to be thick skinned for sure. I considered doing a night out but the truth is that would only be for an experience. Maybe in the future, who knows? I enjoy the day work. The best way to learn is watching so I'd say that's good advice. I'm planning on making a reversing tutorial video and for that I've bought a model artic for the same reasons. Have a great weekend 😁
Thats what did me in the end as I aged the long hours and not knowing when I finished. Ended my days shunting which I loved 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts. Was made redundant along with many october 2020. The company was local and my drive was 10 minutes to site on back roads. If I wanted to go back to it I would have to travel 30 miles to work. At 63 took redundancy and wont return. Another thing once you reverse an artic without thinking then jump in a rigid you will again turn the steering wheel the wrong way as you become so used to an artic. LOL. Take care.
Yes, I've done that already! Turned the wrong way in the rigid, haha. I may look into shunting. There's something out there that'll suit me. You take care too 😊
The big difference with this reverse and the 1st one I saw you do is, now, you don't oversteer. You will get where your reverse goes lovely, but, there will be the the time that no matter what you do the backend will not go where you want it, thats just sods law. Loading bays at RDC's are notorious when the plate wont go into the trailer and you need to move it over 1 or 2 inches so it will, what a PIA that is. Reverse when you need to turn is: If you are looking at the righthand mirror steer left and lefthand mirror steer right. If its a blindside reverse you need a banksman because any damage is down to you. If you're reversing straight steer towards the mirror you see more of the head end in.
Thanks for the tips as always. Yes, it took a while to stop the over steering. I'm not sure whether that was a habit from the rigid or not. We all have good days and bad days. Another one like RDCsare motorway services when everyone is watching 😁
love your vlogs Hayley, i'm a tutor so can relate to the stress of teaching but have loads of respect for drivers, especially HGV. I am in the car half an hour and other drivers wind me up so not sure how i'd do driving for 15.
A very honest video Hayley, thank you. I fully understand where you’re coming from on the subject of the hours worked, and not knowing when you’re going to finish. I worked on tankers over 20 years ago and my wife would never know when I was going to be home. You’ll always get drivers who scoff and say it’s the nature of the job, if you don’t like it get out. I made the choice to leave and drive for a supermarket, we had just started a family and I wanted to see my kids grow up. You make your own choices in life to suit you. I like being home every day and not doing long hours, I work permanently on nights but I’m fine with that ( roads quieter for a start) 😉 The reversing aspect of the job can be challenging, some of the reversing we do at stores can be a mare, especially if the yards are full of shit. Makes me laugh at how tame the reversing manoeuvre was on my test, compared with what I deal with every day. I’ve been driving trucks over 30 years, but you can still get a day when you look a right novice when reversing ( especially if another driver is watching you 😂) Keep up the videos, ignore the abuse 👍
I'm glad you found something that suited you better. The reversing is getting easier but as you say some days I am hopeless, like you said, it always seems to be when people are watching, haha 😂. All the best to you and your family 😊
I did class 2 for 4 years before doing my class 1. I prefer doing class 1 but will drive anything as long as the money is alright. When i came over to class 1 I had the usual reversing nightmares but as another driver told me we've all been there and it will come with time. Which it did. Hours wise I've found that companies whose core activity isn't transport have the best work life balance. Good luck.
I know what you saying but this is HGV world. It is not a utopia in any sense. I do distant driving on class 2 and sometime a.shift finishes upto 15 hours. How boring that is only a driver can understand. However to be a postive side you dont take the work back home with you as your previous job of teaching. You do your shift and go home. I cannot stand working in an office either where you just sitting on a chair for 10 hours a day. Atleast it takes me out to different places. There will always be a shortage of drivers due to the reasons that you have mentioned. But this licence is a precious and practical thing and one must have it in order to go through rainy days if needed. I have few driver friends and we keep talking to each other on the phones to.minimise the boredom. Short hour jobs are almost non existent in this industry. However there is an option for you work to work part time but then the money goes down too. My advice for is to do what you really want to do in the end. Make yourself happy first before thinking about somebody else.
I've just booked my medical for my hgv. I've been practicing to get me ready for the job. The other day I parked up in a layby and watched Netflix for 45 minutes.
Seems like Class 2 was the better deal for you Hayley, I am still considering a HGV career but I already thought Class 1 would bring the issues you bring up so I'd only do Class 2 local stuff because I have a family/life! Good luck.
Yes, I enjoyed that more. I really enjoy driving the artic but I was generally happier on class 2. Who knows what the future holds! Good luck with everything if you do decide to go for it 😊
Could you go back to your old job as class 2.If its making you unhappy doing class 1. We are at work for a longtime.Its important to enjoy what you do.
No, not to my actual old job anyway. Someone else does that now. I may go back to class 2 or look elsewhere in the future. You never know what the future holds 😊
hi hayley. im undergoing a gov funded class one course and have my theory, hazard , mod 2 on 11th march, im quitely confident on the theory but we will see. im revising with the app supplied dts anytime which is great. im 59 always wanted to do hgv driving but never have till now. your videos are great very informative and you say it as it is, it certainly helps the likes of myself to gain a proper insight of what to expect. keep up the great videos.
@@TruckDriverHayley hi Hayley , yes I passed the theory, hazard and mod 2 , I now have my mod 3 on 22nd April then mod 4 on 13th July, practical 18th to 21st July then test on 22nd July, it’s a bit of a wait but they extremely busy but at least it’s booked , hopefully I’ll pass 😬. I will let you know .
@@Reddevil514 hello mate, I used the dts app to revise the theory , hazard perception and cpc 2 ,passed them all on same day . Got my practical starting on 13th July . It’s a great app and covers it all .
@@martinpalfreman6649 awesome mate will check it out have got my class 1 and 2 through the army, so just need to get this mod 2 and 4 done now, good luck on the test mate you’ll smash it
Last day as a branch manager today. 14 years in the industry. I start my new hgv job on Monday for a 40% payrise I cant wait. Been doing agency work on the side for the past 5 months too
Retail manager for 27 years then three years ago decided to take my HGV licence also for a large Pay cut. After lots of agency work, now settled ( with an agency ) doing regular class 2 work for the same contract. Recent pay rises mean for what I now do I'm financially closer to what I had but significantly less stressed.
@@TruckDriverHayley oh wow a reply from you directly. Going great so far the pay is awesome. Last week was great as I have moved to weekley pay. I took home 45% of my managers monthly salary in a week! I'm enjoying being out of retail too, less bs, less stress. Hope your doing well
I am looking at returning to driving after a 20 year break. Funnily DVLA wrote to me two weeks ago, asking if I would consider returning to HGV driving again due to the shortage. Lower back issues have ruled out anything to physical. So hoping for a nice steady number. Shunting work would be ideal. So let's see what's about.
Hi Hayley I really enjoy watching your videos? Have you considered any of your local pallet network transport companies, they will have rigid and class one work and the central hubs are in the Midlands so not likely to do long runs, it could be a possibility for shorter days.
You mentioned that lorry drivers are not respected.my father drove HGV s in the fifties and sixties.I seem to recall him saying the same thing. so things haven’t changed.
Can’t you go back to the class 2?.., I’m in exactly the same position…, came off regular class 2 work to a mon - fri class 1 job., my hours should be 05:30 to 16:45 but more often it’s 05:30 to 6’, 7’, 8’!.., my advice to anyone thinking of doing Hgv is if it’s just for a job/extra cash etc just do class 2 as it’s as good money if u look about BUT if class 1 is a passion and you really want it then do it but it’s very varied & long hours can be a killer AND the novelty soon wears off!
Not to my exact old job as someone else does that now. Yeah, I'd say you're right there. You've got to have a passion for the class 1s. I like driving them but I don't enjoy the overall job as much. "That's transport" they say! There's got to be something out there that'll suit me 😊
@@TruckDriverHayley yeah, there will be something, just have to have a little look about.., plenty of Hgv jobs around at the mo!…, lorry mounted crane is a good course to take, it’s interesting & plenty of ‘regular hours’ jobs using them (and more ££’s!) good luck👍
Thanks sweet I recognise those roads lol I’m doing my class1 training around there got my test Thursday you may know who with they are a big training company, I’ve seen a couple of your trucks around there but not you at the wheel lol keep it up your doing great👍
I got my class 2 10 years ago so I could be an instructor ?? That's madness . When I got my class 2 I knew I wasn't getting my class 1 . I stuck to it too . As you say class 2 multi drop is for me , meet more people and local pottering about. 10 hours a day is plenty working . You need to find something you like as you have years to work still .
I'm on the look out. Everyone is different so we have to find what we like. Yes, you can be an instructor after holding your licence for 3 years. To become a registered instructor you've got to do a few tests but you don't have to be registered apparently 😊
Small down below :) Very off putting watching the small inset video while also watching the front facing camera, can't help but think you're turning the wheel the wrong way. Loving the videos of your HGV journey.
Hi Hayley…It sounds as if you’ve got some serious regrets and now at crossroads reassessing your driving career ..is the honeymoon period over now ? Of course things change in people’s life that’s fact of life your smart educated. I personally think by your tone of your video you’ll move onto another career in the near future perhaps sooner rather than later ? P.S. If I can pass some advice regarding your transport managers cpc..great qualification however most if not all transport companies require or ask for solid experience..heads up that’s all Hayley. Been there my friend good luck going forward
I'm definitely at a crossroads at the moment. Thanks for your advice. You'll have to stay tuned to see what the future holds because I have no idea at the moment, haha. Have a great weekend 😁
Can you talk / write about the equipment (cam, accessoires, spare batteries / memory cards, etc) you use for filming, and your video editing software, please? TIA!
You've got your confidence now great because really thats what its all about, but for now don't buy a caravan cos you'll fry your brain trying to reverse one of them buggers. love the content put more out !!
Lovely to see you posting again Hayley, don't let the odd one or two nasty comments get you down, you have done great things sweetheart I told you what I thought when we met, you have guts and determination love that have a great week. steel worker at C B 😎😎😎👍👍👍
If I had my time over again, I certainly wouldn't have attempted to get my HGV licence, it's a mugs game, if you're going to do it, if you're in a relationship, get ready for the split up, be ready to be treated like shit by management and made to feel worthless, get ready for abuse from the public, the loss of friends and family, the loss of your right to a life, you're going to have to work long, unsociable hours, be expected to work your breaks, expected to achieve impossible targets, , put under immense pressure, would I recommend this shit to a friend or enemy? Not a chance
I know this is an old video but couldn't you just do agency work? I'm not a class 1 driver yet (passed my test two days ago, thanks again for the cornering vid) but my instructor said on the agency you can literally pick and choose your shifts. Eg he did a single night shift at Hermes and got £190 for it last week.
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