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I was going west on M54 a few yeas ago and a artic had pulled over on the other carrageway and driver was having a dump by his front wheel - That made me think do any of you guy have a porta potty in cab
I only drove a Transit but can say a bucket came in handy a few times. :o
 
I'd never have a dump in my cab, I won't even wee in a bottle. Just plan the journey and use a toilet before you set off, obviously if you've got bad guts then that's a different matter.
 
shauncr91 said:
Got a wonderful day Monday, Barnsley > Newcastle > Barnsley > Newcastle. How exciting!
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Can't be any worse than us having to do a double Luton ?

We can do Peterborough to Taunton & Return quicker than a double Luton (Luton is only 1 hour 10 mins away from P'boro) because they are such utterly lazy gits !
 
utajoker said:
i drive a 12t rigid for a parcel delivery company (not delivering the percels mind). Been driving for 6 years with 2 years in between as transport supervisor. (glad i got out of that and back on the road
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Arrow XL?

Saw youre based in Wigan and it fits!
 
Scania said:
You said it - full of it! :p

It’s a joke yet the industry wonders why there’s an ever increasing HGV driver shortage!
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Yet all the companies I spoke to had no interest in taking me on with no experience so I went with a PCV licence instead.
 
HGV class 2 driver here.

Had my class 1 tests but failed automatically because I forgot to check trailer brake on hookup. Not got enough money for another test yet. Passed rest of test with 4 minors.

On agency trying for a job but getting nowhere. Not sure how much longer I can try to be a driver because I need money.... been on agency for last 2years...

I drive anything with wheels.
 
helpimcrap said:
HGV class 2 driver here.

Had my class 1 tests but failed automatically because I forgot to check trailer brake on hookup. Not got enough money for another test yet. Passed rest of test with 4 minors.

On agency trying for a job but getting nowhere. Not sure how much longer I can try to be a driver because I need money.... been on agency for last 2years...

I drive anything with wheels.
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How was your class 2 test, any tips, how did you train apart from the actual training, did you write down a checklist beforehand etc?
 
jsmoke said:
How was your class 2 test, any tips, how did you train apart from the actual training, did you write down a checklist beforehand etc?
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Nothing really because the only tip I can give is slow down. Don't rush into a situation. In terms of judging reversing, you are allowed to get out a few times - use that!

Training was 4 days sharing driving with someone else and test in 5th day. Took me 2 attempts. Taken me 2 so far at class 1 and as said really annoyed about it. More to remember for a class 1 but same things apply.

Don't rush in.
 
Dr Who said:
Yet all the companies I spoke to had no interest in taking me on with no experience so I went with a PCV licence instead.
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That surprises me to read, we’ve got a few new starters here who’ve come on straight after passing their tests, I know as well a lot of the large operators (Stobart et al) will gladly take newly qualified drivers, I’d heard it was harder to go to PSV with no experience, I guess minibuses (PCV) are less stringent?

I wouldn’t give up on hgv though, you will get a break eventually not to mention I couldn’t stand having a load that answered back! :D
 
helpimcrap said:
HGV class 2 driver here.

Had my class 1 tests but failed automatically because I forgot to check trailer brake on hookup. Not got enough money for another test yet. Passed rest of test with 4 minors.

On agency trying for a job but getting nowhere. Not sure how much longer I can try to be a driver because I need money.... been on agency for last 2years...

I drive anything with wheels.
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If it’s any consolation I failed my Class 1 first time around (clipped a roundabout as I was too used to driving rigids!) I’m assuming coupling up is now part of the test? I ask as the amount of new drivers I’ve encountered who have no clue as to how you couple up or drop a trailer never ceases to amaze me.

On my test coupling was not part of it at all so I had to get another driver to show me what to do first time out after passing:o
 
Scania said:
If it’s any consolation I failed my Class 1 first time around (clipped a roundabout as I was too used to driving rigids!) I’m assuming coupling up is now part of the test? I ask as the amount of new drivers I’ve encountered who have no clue as to how you couple up or drop a trailer never ceases to amaze me.

On my test coupling was not part of it at all so I had to get another driver to show me what to do first time out after passing:o
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Failed it twice but not counting first time as it was early in the morning and I couldn't sleep so couldn't reverse at all. Failed before I did anything else as reversing is 1st thing done.

Coupling up is part of the test now.

When did you pass your test? I can't ever imagine coupling up not being part of the test!?
 
Scania said:
That surprises me to read, we’ve got a few new starters here who’ve come on straight after passing their tests, I know as well a lot of the large operators (Stobart et al) will gladly take newly qualified drivers, I’d heard it was harder to go to PSV with no experience, I guess minibuses (PCV) are less stringent?

I wouldn’t give up on hgv though, you will get a break eventually not to mention I couldn’t stand having a load that answered back! :D
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It's all PCV now (Public Carrying Vehicle not Public Service Vehicle) And the bus companies train the drivers. I can drive anything up to 60 foot articulated on their training.

The gobby load is the worst part of the job :D
 
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