i would rather surrender my license than driving for the money they offer 😂
@marktucker2088 күн бұрын
You’re the coolest guy, I’m so jealous. I wish I was you. Genuinely
@BrotherTruckerUK6 күн бұрын
@@marktucker208 Wow! Thank you mate for such a nice comment. It might surprise you to hear that no one has ever said that to me before!! 😆 I almost don’t believe it because I really don’t consider myself cool but seriously thank you for your kind words 👍🙌🫡
@marktucker2086 күн бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK Mate you wont believe it, the day after watching this im following a Whistl truck, its a 60mph single carriageway road for cars so 50mph for trucks, im doing 56 and not catching him in front... I immediately thought of this video 😂
@ChazFryerExtreme16 күн бұрын
That’s quite a shocker, to see a half empty trailer and the sat around for hours for the return load to be cancelled……not a very cost effective operation by the looks of that!!
@BrotherTruckerUK15 күн бұрын
@@ChazFryerExtreme that’s Amazon for you mate! 💵 🔥
@bigneil888819 күн бұрын
So where have you disappeared to ?
@michaelevans126019 күн бұрын
Liked and subbed. You're a very good watch especially for someone like me who's only been driving class 1 for a year
@KULDEEPSINGH-vk1vm23 күн бұрын
can we apply amazon class 1 job without experience and job can u suggest bro ?
@BrotherTruckerUK23 күн бұрын
@@KULDEEPSINGH-vk1vm yes mate, you can apply without experience. Google amazon AFP in your area. Most of them take on new passes. Good luck brother 👍🚛💨
@georgechisholm328827 күн бұрын
Love the vlogs lad. Im on with my HGV training and will be looking for work very soon. Just wondering if youre direct for amazon or agency or what? Im hoping to get into trunking. Where's best for new passers? Cheers brother ❤
@BrotherTruckerUK27 күн бұрын
@@georgechisholm3288 ahh mate thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoy the content! 👍 hope the HGV training is going well too! I was employed by an Amazon freight partner, which is basically a middle man who provides drivers solely for Amazon. There are loads of AFPs around the UK so just search in your area and I’m sure you’ll find something driving Amazon which is a great place to start, it’s easy driving work. Best of luck mate! 👍🚛💨
@AndrewMcNamara-q5tАй бұрын
Are you still doing the Amazon runs? Got an assessment next week and wondering if much has changed from your last video
@BrotherTruckerUKАй бұрын
@@AndrewMcNamara-q5t I’m not there anymore mate but I’m sure it’ll be pretty much the same. Best of luck with the assessment! 👍
@AndrewMcNamara-q5tАй бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK cheers, are Zenith okay to work for ?
@BrotherTruckerUKАй бұрын
@@AndrewMcNamara-q5t I used to enjoy it mate, easy work for class 1, but being honest, it’s not worth the pay they offer. I stuck it out for as long as I could, they promised bonuses and pay rises that never came to fruition. It was all night shift and weekends. Contracted for 60 hours but doing way more and getting no overtime paid. Trucks are often left disgusting by other drivers. I felt disappointed and let down by the owner so decided to move on. But that was just my experience mate, don’t let me put you off. The job is easy, but the pay is low for the amount of hours expected. Make your own mind up on the management. Just don’t let them take the piss 👍
@AndrewMcNamara-q5tАй бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK thanks, will stick where I am then
@lewys9204Ай бұрын
Fuck Amazon 😂 no one in there right mind would work for them
@2KXMKRАй бұрын
I'm back! Forgot I'd watched this one 😂 Came back on a recon mission after passing my HGV! I'm thinking of giving Amazon a go. Would you recommend it as a first job? I know it can be long hours, but also heard drivers being sent home after four hours but still getting twelve hours pay. I've heard it can be dead easy, just picking up and dropping off trailers all day. Sounds a bit too good to be true! If you don't mind me asking, are/were you working for them through agency? The job I've been sent is agency. Cheers fella. Maybe see you out there soon!
@theshedguy671Ай бұрын
Nearly all the time 2 to 3 day's most depot don't like releasing trailers
@BrotherTruckerUK2 ай бұрын
youtube.com/@benandbazbros?si=Bz0PtBdSVKNUt1ZY
@spike47902 ай бұрын
Hey brother, just finished my HGV training and now looking for the nail biting first job. so I have a question, if your load gets cancelled do you still get paid... how does it work?
@BrotherTruckerUK2 ай бұрын
@@spike4790 Hiya mate, congratulations on getting your HGV licence! It depends on the company you work for, but usually, a driver will still get paid regardless if the job is cancelled. But always double check with your employer first. Some companies pay a fixed salary, and others pay per hour. Hope this answers your question mate, and feel free to ask again if you need any more info. Good luck on your journey brother! 👍🚛💨🫡
@deanmacartney71112 ай бұрын
Surprised allowed use camera in amazon. Thought wasn't allowed
@2KXMKR2 ай бұрын
Test on Monday!! My instructor was telling me about the extra 5 mins. He said the tachos catch a lot of new drivers out because they think if they clock out at exactly 0:00 (for example) they can start work again at exactly 9:00, with a reduced rest there. But no! Because you clock out at exactly 0:00 the tacho is then counting that first minute as drive time, so it's seeing it as you clocking out at 0:01. So you clocking in at exactly 9:00 means you've started driving before your mandatory minimum nine hours rest, 8:59, and the DVSA will punish you for it. So most employers add the five minutes to cover their driver's asses. He told me to do 20 minutes at the start as that would then include the vehicle checks so if you do get pulled by DVSA it doesn't look like you've just got in the truck and gone without a check. Old boy knows his stuff! Do you still get your full pay if they send you home early, mate?
@BrotherTruckerUK2 ай бұрын
@@2KXMKR sounds like you know your stuff already mate!! 👌 You’re gonna fly through your test! Is it the theory test or practical you’re doing on Monday? Either way, best of luck, let me know how you get on and if you’ve got any questions at all just ask 👍 Regarding getting paid if we get sent home early, in this particular job, we’re on a fixed salary, so it doesn’t matter how many hours we do, we get the same every week. Best of luck mate🤞 looking forward to hearing how you get on.
@2KXMKR2 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK Practical on Monday. Feeling confident! 😎😎Sounds amazing getting those early darts and still getting paid. I bet that doesn't happen often tho. I've always been on PAYE so once you clock off, that's it, pay stops. We get a lot coming in on UC refusing to work over 16 hours because they're better off NOT working. Absolutely bonkers!
@2KXMKR2 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK I passed lar!!!! 😁😁Thought I fluffed it on a roundabout but the examiner said I kept it safe and recovered. That was my one and only fault! Absolutely made up!! Can't wait to get out there now.
@2KXMKR2 ай бұрын
A fellow Scouseman! Got my test on Monday. Hopefully see you out there soon 👍 Try to kick the energy drinks, mate. They very nearly cost me my license and job. Blood pressure through the roof. DVLA will come get you! The sugar free ones are worse than the normal, believe it or not. They replace the sugar with salt. Right to the heart!
@BrotherTruckerUK2 ай бұрын
@@2KXMKR arite Mick lad! 😄 thanks for watching and commenting mate, and for the kind advice on the energy drinks.. I tend not to drink them anymore, nothings good for us nowadays is it! 🤣 Hope youre blood pressure has settled👍 Best of luck for Monday and again if you’ve got any questions just ask. There’s no silly questions, it’s all about being as safe as possible so if you’re unsure, always ask. We drivers look out for each other! 🙌🚛💨🫡
@2KXMKR2 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK Sapnin lad. Giz a job lid 🤣🤣 BP seems stable with medication now. Just gotta work on the diet. Not easy while working in a supermarket! Pork pies, sausage rolls, crisps and biscuits for dinner every day 😐Hoping to get it all sorted when I get on the road! Later lerd!
@marktucker2082 ай бұрын
Sounds mad maybe but they should have something like a gym on site or something where you can go during the long waits. You’d then have something to do and they’d have happier, healthier staff
@BrotherTruckerUK2 ай бұрын
@@marktucker208 doesn’t sound mad at all mate, it’s a great idea. Depending on which site you’re at, they have pool tables and arcade games but never a gym. Would be so much better if they did. Thanks for watching and for the comment mate, really appreciate it. 👍
@Anthony-no9ji3 ай бұрын
What's going on with the channel lad?
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
@@Anthony-no9ji I’ve recently changed employers mate, so I’ve not had chance to do any filming, but do not fear, there are irons in the fire, Pandora’s box remains sealed and filled with a plethora of entertaining ideas that will be released for your viewing pleasure all in good time my friend. 👍🤘🫡
@Anthony-no9ji3 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK great I'll keep a look out I'm going to do my class 1 hopefully the videos have been helping and it's nicer coming from a fellow Scouser 🫡
@Bob-jf3bn3 ай бұрын
Holy crap mate! You work for Zenith near MAN8! Recognised the yard the first 3 secs XD. You filmed on a good day though, on a normal day that hole in the middle of the yard is a pond and the yard is a mud pit.
@thesteven2923 ай бұрын
Do you just pick the trailers full or empty and take them to other yards? Just been offered a job doing this but it’s out tramping for 5 nights a week. Any info you can tell me
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
@@thesteven292 Thanks for your comment mate. Yeah I take both full AND empty trailers mostly to other Amazon depots. Sometimes to 3rd party places but not often. Never load or unload either. Good luck mate. Feel free to ask again if there’s anything else if you need 👍
@nottsladjay3 ай бұрын
Do you get paid for the 4hours waiting time?
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
@@nottsladjay yes mate. 😊👍
@playersno65953 ай бұрын
3:22 timestamp - dont give cycling micky or whatever he is called a free prosecution
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
@@playersno6595 🤣👏 Yeah you’re right mate, cycling Mikey it is. This was my first vlog but I’ve got all hands free nowadays just in case Mikey is on the lookout! Thanks for watching and commenting 😃👍🚛💨
@stephenmartinloughran-zv3cu3 ай бұрын
I would like a job like that any jobs like that in Northern Ireland County Tyrone
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
Hiya mate, sorry for the delayed response. I’m not sure to be honest, your best bet would be to google Amazon freight partners near you. Amazon use “freight partners” which is basically a 3rd party company that supply drivers to Amazon on a permanent basis. Hope that makes sense. Good luck mate! 👍
@stephenmartinloughran-zv3cu3 ай бұрын
@BrotherTruckerUK not to sure if there's one
@tridens67083 ай бұрын
Buy A Go pro iPhone no good for KZbin videos be more professional
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
@@tridens6708 I agree mate, it’s on the agenda to invest in some better recording equipment when I become a “professional” KZbinr. Thanks for the friendly advice 👍
@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra3 ай бұрын
Brilliant editing mate! It looks like a very straightforward job that many people would enjoy. I am currently a van driver, hoping to get a job like this maybe next year or so.
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
@@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra Thanks for the kind words brother, I really appreciate it!☺️🙏 And yeah you’re right, it’s relatively straightforward compared to other HGV jobs, and probably the best way to gain experience for new passes. Wishing you all the best for your future truck ventures mate, and if you’ve got any questions feel free to ask. I’ve tried to give some tips and stuff in some other videos too so check them out if you want. Thanks again for watching and for the kind comments mate 👍😃🚛💨
@Vicdavies1514 ай бұрын
My son only 21 first hgv job AMAZON, Based Northfleet kent, only there 3months, first month mega busy, 2/3 rd month was happening everyday here there and everywhere, empty dead mileage, then Amazon changed all there contracts, 6pm starts or trunking to wales, so left now class 1 at BOOKERS, starts between 5am to 9am Home between 1pm to 5pm everyday and about £10,000 more money, I’ve retired from. 40 yrs of it, good luck to you all…
@BrotherTruckerUK4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment mate! Same thing has happened with us up north. Changed their contracts and now we’re all stuck on late shifts, too many hours, nowhere near enough pay. Glad to hear your son found a better job. I’ve heard BOOKERS is a great company to work for too 👍 I’ve handed my notice in with Amazon so will be moving on to something better in the next 2 weeks. Thanks again for watching and commenting mate. All the best 😎👍🚛💨
@JBo-h4b4 ай бұрын
It's doing it for me haha. How many hours do you do a week? It's giving me a insight to lorry driving cheers pal
@BrotherTruckerUK4 ай бұрын
🤣 I’m glad you’re enjoying it mate! Thanks for the positive comments. I do at least 60hrs mate and being honest, the pay is not worth it. Don’t get paid for overtime, it’s all evening/night shift, and at least 1 day every weekend, for no extra pay. There are better paying Hgv jobs out there, but this is the easiest job I’ve had. Great for experience but long term it’s not worth the time. I handed my notice in 2 days ago so in 2 weeks I’ll be starting a new chapter in the series 👍 Best of luck tho mate, if you’ve any questions about lorry driving just ask 😎👍🚛💨
@Ianjdgale4 ай бұрын
It’s easy, lots of the depot staff are hard to deal with and it’s one of the lowest paid hgv jobs
@BrotherTruckerUK4 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree mate. I’ve just handed in my notice yesterday. 2 weeks and I’m outta here! Thanks for watching and for the truthful comment.
@Ianjdgale4 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK are you putting details of your new job on u toob?
Diffrence between our 2 jobs, you get to be nice to pigeons, they would be pink mist in my line of work 😢 it haunts me
@BrotherTruckerUK4 ай бұрын
Yes pink mist I can imagine 🚆 I’ve took out a few pigeons and a fox or two during my time. The guilt runs strong when winding down the trailer legs, only to find the remains of a wild hound splayed underneath the trailer. Fox legs and intestines make for a gruesome scene. Haunting indeed 💀
@azuris2215 ай бұрын
How do you get the class 1 job with amazon, just passed my test. Thanks
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Hiya mate, I explain how to drive class 1 for Amazon in one of my recent videos. Check it out. It’s basically a third party supplier to Amazon. Amazon don’t employ drivers , they use AFP’s. It will make sense if you watch the videos. Good luck mate, and congrats on passing your test! 👍 Always ask if you have any questions
@azuris2215 ай бұрын
@BrotherTruckerUK thanks, will go look for il. A link will be helpful though. Thanks
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Absolutely mate, I think it’s this one, towards the end of the video, it explains how Amazon use professional drivers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joGwiJ2Ar86cjqssi=_6wxvKWsoAbOHQn2 In short, google AFP’s in your area, and it should tell you which companies are working with Amazon. Hope it helps mate. And feel free to ask if you have any questions. Good luck 👍
@azuris2215 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK thanks
@paulshelton12275 ай бұрын
Ben,that hour I spent watching this video was absolutely amazing.what a beautiful family you have.I would love to have an ipa with you.Massive congratulations to you and yours Ben.Keep on trucking kiddo.👦 🥰❣❣❣
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Aww thanks Paul! Thanks for watching and your kind words. Really glad you enjoyed it! 😃 I know it was quite a long video but I just love my family and made this video for them really, and anyone else who wants to watch us for an hour! 😂 But really thank you. Definitely have to join you for an IPA next time!🍻 Hope you’re doing well Paul. See you soon x
@declanmetcalfe17525 ай бұрын
Class brother, told you Towyn is a laugh! Kids looked like they had a boss time
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Yeah it was class lid, had over 3 hours of footage so had to try and condense it. Still feel like this video is too long but I’m not arsed really. Ive made it for us really, and anyone who can be arsed watching it all 😂
@phillipbarber9835 ай бұрын
I been looking to get my hgv licence in this KZbin channel has given me a big insight into HTV driving, so thank you very much. Much appreciated
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment my friend. It really means a lot to me. That’s all I want to do with this channel, help people get a real look at this job. So I’m happy if it has helped you kind sir. Thanks again for watching and enjoying the show! 😁👍🚛💨 If there’s ever anything you want to ask or see on this channel, please let me know and I’ll do all I can to help 😊
@bigneil88885 ай бұрын
Your back, hello from sunny Warrington for a change
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Aww welcome back my friend! The weather is still as sh*te as always! 😂 How long you back for?? Got room in your case for a human when you go back to NZ? 🤣🤣
@Glenn77195 ай бұрын
Ive been doing 13hour+ shifts, ive been starting around 8pm, going out of LCY8, and they close between 4-9am, so if get back early, say 6am, have to wait around for them to open which is Absolute crap, no chance of finishing early. Back out of LCY3 next week tho so thats good. Doing a lot of local runs, mainly Croydon tips, which i hate coming out of there, 7am, rush hour traffic, London roads not made for HGVS. Treasure them moments with your kids, before you know it they will be having kids of their own. Sorry about your friend and your friends dad. I lost my best mate to HIV a while back, he caught it through infected blood when he was a kid, you've probably seen about it all in the news recently.
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Aww mate, I feel like I’ve got it so easy now with all the MK runs. Should transfer up north mate, we have gravy up here too! 😂 Thanks mate, time just flies when you’ve got kids, both of them growing up too fast! They’re my world. Just wish I could spend more time with them instead of living in a wagon. And thanks for your kind words mate. Sorry to hear your friend too. That’s awful news. Just seems the world keeps getting worse for different reasons but if we can find a way to stay positive, keep smiling, then maybe we can help change it for the better. Peace and love brother ✌️❤
@Glenn77195 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK Had a few runs up to your way, Redditch (nice yard, and a friendly chap at the gate) Coventry, Northampton etc. It seems Amazon depots are springing up everywhere. Ive been offered a tramping position within the company, id like to if i had no commitments, but like yourself, my kids are my world and been away all week is just not for me at the mo, plus i get homesick. 🤣 i struggle to stay away for a night. I was a mechanic for years before this, covid put a stop to that, garage closed and id had enough of it anyway, so career change it was and started doing car collection and delivery, found myself going all over the country driving all sorts of motors and found i liked been on the roads and found it more pleasant up north. Its dire been on the outskirts of London and dealing with the M25 on a daily basis, but i suck it up. So Ive honestly been thinking about moving further up, or even to another country. As a newish pass 6 odd months ago, just putting in them hours and gaining that experience which would allow me to go onto other things if i wish. Good thing about HGV i suppose, there are jobs all around the country.
@fatherjack32915 ай бұрын
DRINK!!!
@Iamathematics5 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing your holiday!! 🥳
@RobMac-o8b5 ай бұрын
On the road again!
@Jadeyspade085 ай бұрын
Yeahhhh we’ve missed you @brothertruckeruk 😄
@Abc-li1ij5 ай бұрын
Why do you not get paid more for working a 15hr shift? What is the set at this place?
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
I’m on a salary mate. So it doesn’t make a difference how many hours I work, I still get paid the same. Which is rubbish for the amount of hours I work. Every weekend, all night shifts, and don’t get anything extra for it. 🤷♂️
@Abc-li1ij5 ай бұрын
@@BrotherTruckerUK that sounds awful. I’d use that job for experience then 🗑️
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
@@Abc-li1ij I agree with you mate being honest. Great job for experience in driving, but the pay is an issue that needs addressing
@bigneil88885 ай бұрын
You seem to have disappeared ?
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I’m still alive mate do not worry! It’s just taken ages editing my next video. But it is done now, just needs exporting and uploading on to KZbin. Should be on this weekend 👍 Thanks for your concern though mate, hope you are well 😃
@Ron-u1z5 ай бұрын
And Amazon don't own any of these vehicles. They are provided by another company so Amazon don't pay any tax on their vans, lorrys, trucks ect. They also don't own any warehouses so they don't pay tax on them. In fact they get a tax credit for it. FFS. And our welfare state is supporting Amazon because they pay shite wages so the tax payer has to top up wages by paying universal credit or working tax credits. It's all companies doing this now but Amazon are one of the worst. Revolution is coming because we have all had enough of this bullshit. Working your nuts off just to exist and not live.
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
I completely agree. I could not have said it better myself sir. Thank you for this comment. Im glad to see people see it for how it really is.
@gwandao5 ай бұрын
Hardly a proper walk around check. How about lifting up the suspension on the back wheels and giving the tyres a good thump on their faces with the fist to check for under inflation.
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
It’s just a KZbin video mate. I do the proper checks off camera where I can focus on the job and not the filming
@stephenmcnamara21415 ай бұрын
Typical amazon couldn't plan a piss up in brewery,I'm on afp work at the minute but giving serious thought too jacking it in amazon are crap.
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
It’s funny you should say that mate, because I’ve been thinking the exact same thing recently. It just gets worse every week. Considering jibbing Amazon and getting on the taxis. Can earn more with more flexibility. Amazon have you maxing hours moving fresh air around or waiting for hours in drivers room. No overtime, no weekend pay, no life. But thanks for watching and commenting anyway mate. Where abouts r you based?
@sameerjunaid15 ай бұрын
9:03 stubborn 😂 guys house or A legand
@BrotherTruckerUK3 ай бұрын
A stubborn legend!! 🤣👍
@leewatson65005 ай бұрын
Or whatever you call yourself. 😂 😂 😂
@BrotherTruckerUK5 ай бұрын
Hahaha I’m chuffed you got on to that! Trying so hard to be politically correct and failing miserably 😂😂😂