They're dreadful now, serious delay between hitting the accelerator and the revs kicking in, causes problems at roundabouts in particular.
Thinking of going for a HGV license
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AndyC
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If you're serious, because it's not cheap getting a HGV license these days, go for a Class 1 and if offered the pet-reg test, go for that as well. You might also be offered the chance to get a PSV license to drive coaches - that too is worth getting.Let's get the silliness out of the way first - prostitutes, murdering etc etc.
Right, I'm considering jacking in my job and retraining to be a HGV driver.
Anyone got any experience of the profession? Top tips, pros and cons etc.
As for why, well, I'm fast realising I'm badly suited to jobs that feature constant meetings, noisy offices full of bell ends, and the sheer pointlessness of 95% of my job. I quite like driving and the idea of not having to talk to folk too much.
Prostitutes, murder etc. Blah blah warning
As and when you take (and pass) whatever licenses you go for, you would be best signing on initially with a HGV agency like Pertemps. They can get you driving, often on supermarket deliveries which often entails early starts and weekend work but, can be very lucrative.
Agency work will get you the driving experience needed that transport companies want to see evidence of... transport companies are often reluctant to take on newly-passed drivers with little/no experience.
If you get the pet-reg license, in time as you gain the driving experience. you could get on with one of the fuel companies or the likes of Air Products (Hydrogen) - this is highly lucrative work but, means lots of extra training.
Hope this helps.
Andy
Let's get the silliness out of the way first - prostitutes, murdering etc etc.
Right, I'm considering jacking in my job and retraining to be a HGV driver.
Anyone got any experience of the profession? Top tips, pros and cons etc.
As for why, well, I'm fast realising I'm badly suited to jobs that feature constant meetings, noisy offices full of bell ends, and the sheer pointlessness of 95% of my job. I quite like driving and the idea of not having to talk to folk too much.
Prostitutes, murder etc. Blah blah warning
Like @DanB90 got an old mate, who`s been on HGV`s for donkeys.
He works permanent nights, going from Seaforth to Immingham ( he hates his missus and kids, so nights suits him )
He got trained up when he was in the army, but I`m pretty sure you can get the government to help out with the costs, but you`re on waiting list and I`ve known other lads pay out of their own pocket, to speed things up.
The more anti social the hours, the better the money.
Long haul is where the big money is, but it`s getting dangerous too, as there`s big money in the hijacking and robbing of high value loads - proper organised crime stuff.
FrenchDarrenBent
Player Valuation: £20m
So you're thinking about giving up your well paid job in academia? You know you'll have to start work before 9.30 am and you're about to lose part of your salary?
Also, no more free telegraph subscriptions!
Didn't @roydo do the exact same thing (he became a postie), hard work but he never had any regrets.
Also, no more free telegraph subscriptions!
Didn't @roydo do the exact same thing (he became a postie), hard work but he never had any regrets.
Transport companies are much more likely to take on new passes than agencies these days.
Also I can't think of anything more daunting than being sent in for a random driving shift by an agency as a new pass.
Transport companies (half decent ones) will send new passes out with other drivers for a few days.
There's no point spending on an ADR license (pet-reg?), until got a few years experience, and have decided that's the route to go down - it's only a week in classroom but does expire after five years.
NeilMorepies
Player Valuation: £35m
Mate, that is just an disgustingly ugly lie propagated by people with sick minds.
It was Forton Services.
Also if you do decide to take the plunge, do your research on training companies. Some are awful - two to a cab, and will only train you to pass your test.
You want one that will offer 1-1 tuition and have their own land to give you some teaching on reversing.
You want one that will offer 1-1 tuition and have their own land to give you some teaching on reversing.
Hi Frank.
I drove on nights a few years ago, for a firm that had a contract for Asahi (was mostly pallets of Tyskie)
We were briefed on what to do if the 'police' pulled us over
Namely stopping, locking the door, and holding up a laminated sign that said 'I will interact with you after I've called the police and verified this is a legitimate stop'
Harryflashman
Player Valuation: £60m
Surprised they passed him tbh. Must have had reversing cameras at least?
First thing to do is brush up on your CB radio lingo good buddy, 10/4?Let's get the silliness out of the way first - prostitutes, murdering etc etc.
Right, I'm considering jacking in my job and retraining to be a HGV driver.
Anyone got any experience of the profession? Top tips, pros and cons etc.
As for why, well, I'm fast realising I'm badly suited to jobs that feature constant meetings, noisy offices full of bell ends, and the sheer pointlessness of 95% of my job. I quite like driving and the idea of not having to talk to folk too much.
Prostitutes, murder etc. Blah blah warning
He already had his license - he had other HGV contracts before that - the job he has now he is set for life - worked on Peaky Blinders set etc no hand balling placed on by fork lift trucks & offloaded by them - stays in good room when abroad - the stories he told me what the BBC bosses get up to in the Hotel suites was mind blowing .....
he was as happy as a sandboy when I bumped into him - he was telling me how much he earned - mind blowing - to think he used to just drive a big Parks wagon - he always stated he wanted his HGV license - & he went for it ....
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