A Day In The Life Of A HGV Driver!

[@lukecinahgv]

Before commenting regarding the ratio of how this video has been filmed (portrait) please read the following This video wasn’t supposed to be a “vlog” Ive done things a Little bit differently, in what was originally meant to be only a 30 second video, then a 3 minute video, it quickly turned into a 15 minute video. It is all filmed from my phone and in the devils ratio (portrait) I’m just trailing this sort of video to see if you find it interesting. It was never ment to be an actual vlog and was originally meant to be a short tik tok/KZbin shorts video. There is Zero “driving” just what I’m up to on delivery’s and collections. This isn’t what I will do from now on. It was simply something to fill the gap between normal videos 🤙🏻

[@gamertezza6664]

It’s ok but next time put it in landscape then you’ve smashed it

[@johnhunter4972]

@@gamertezza6664 Agree. Landscape would be better.

[@OP-vt2xj]

Always entertaining. Format is fine. Keep it up.

[@ehsnils]

Just for amusement regarding vertical videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGPTmpaDhqhgb6c

[@MrGarethDHughes]

It's spot on mate take care

[@markfarmer2055]

Great vlog, nice to see something different. That 4 hour wait must have seemed an eternity. No wonder there's a shortage when all that time is wasted.

[@freddygnz9394]

I'm thinking in get into a course to get my HGV license. And this video have gave me a better idea to understand the job. Thank you

[@deadsky8248]

Thanks pal for really scaring me away from lorry driving (oh wait to late ), nice vid Luke, sadly that is a truckers life and none of it is going to entice people to the job, I am lucky to have gotten away from general haulage and am doing shop deliveries (2 shops a day, full loads of food to a well known shop chain in the UK), some tight yards (but that's a challenge I like).. This life is not for everybody, think and do research before you waste your money on the HGV lesson's/tests.. Happy trucking people..

[@truckitprayle]

Fair play mate always enjoy watching your videos!

[@GregGNP]

A great video Luke and very well explained. I watch other truck driver channels here but nobody presents as well as you or as politely. Don't worry about the portrait video here because you kept it tight and slick which compensates for that. I should know as a former national UK radio DJ (Long Wave Radio ATLANTIC 252) and multi award winning broadcaster now turned KZbinr thanks to Covid stuck at home with nothing to do. I'm sure you get the picture. Maybe you would consider doing a brief home video giving people a quick snap shot of life outside the cab. I know that's personal but you have built up a fan base here now. Maybe something for Christmas / New Year. Anyway keep trucking and I look forward to more videos. Stay Safe out there 👍

[@simonlen235]

Great videos Luke looking forward to seeing your next one 👍

[@Noone-pu4gp]

Takes a time to get used to working time requirements when you start driving. I got a couple of infringements. No biggy but learnt from mistakes. Most drivers get caught out on the second half of the shift, quite easy to go over 6 hours working time without a 15 minuter if you’re having a busy and long shift. Good post Luke.

[@markm-ci6rj]

Landscape please in future! It amazes me that these days of electronics the techo or the truck or the GPS can not work out the hours for you.

[@borntobirdie8475]

Just signed up for my Class 1 (C+E) so this was interesting to watch. For someone just starting out, what would you say are the best and worst bits of being a professional HGV driver?

[@peteh7646]

You would hate life on the railway either driving or shunting freight trains we spend so much time sitting around waiting because of the paths Network Rail give freight trains. Its not unheard of to spend an hour or more waiting in the middle of nowhere.

[@adambarrs92]

'if this has gone your your head' .... It's all gone over my head hahah

[@marinusdekker6707]

No way, after 1 hour I started asking questions and after 2 hours I left, and asked the boss for a new assignment. Once they were done, they could call me. I'm really not going to wait 7 hours.

[@jamesmcrory3419]

Sod all this, I used to do nights out and weekends stopped years ago, do 1 job a night now to TPN Sutton Coldfield A-B and back 10 hrs, that's enough for me, fuck all this multi drop crap

[@shaunsidaway6130]

Tpn?

[@jamesmcrory3419]

@@shaunsidaway6130 The Pallet Network (MASSIVE) pallet depot in Sutton Coldfield. In and around the Midlands loads of palletways etc

[@JaidenJimenez86]

Something people always overlook is how no two jobs are the same. 8 hours dock-to-dock for Hermes or 15 hours doing cash and carry, for example. There's a job for everyone.

[@kevroberts4754]

That’s shit, especially on a Friday if you’ve been out all week, general haulage glad I don’t do that anymore, good to see you keeping a positive outlook and you enjoy what you do, not all companies operate like that, most do and they need to change with the times because this is one of the main reasons drivers leave because of work life balance and also the reason why younger people don’t want to work in the industry.

[@kiwitrucker7367]

Lol 3:50 a strop winder! I haven't seen one of those before, but I want one!!

[@Dogtles]

This appeals to me so much more than a regular 9-5 with managers breathing down my neck

[@teddyjnr]

Great video Luke I’ve been driving class 2 for 4yrs now and got my class 1 a month ago I’ve just started my training week with the same haulier I’m with Jack Richards in Norfolk so yeah I’m really nervous worrying about infringements and my reversing so watching your videos has a great help for me to understand things keep up the good work and I can’t to see the next episode 👌🏿👊🏿🙏🏿

[@User66ish]

Big up norfolk

[@leemclaughlin3927]

little windy tool for the straps @3.45 seconds- is that your own attachment? -makes rolling up those straps a doddle 👍

[@s3ra9h1m]

I do 12hr security sitting about everyday, it’s hard work, hence looking at getting an hgv licence 😂

[@mrj8856]

How do you know the Tom Tom is not going to take you a route which a HGVs can't take. ie low bridge or unsuitable road?

[@keiths-teeth]

Where did ya find between 7-7:30 for breakfast and toilet stop. Presume ya freshen up before work too?

[@albertsquare1]

Hi mate, so when you’re waiting around for say 2-3 hours are you paid your full rate for that time? Thanks

[@lukecinahgv]

I’m on day rate so I get paid £150 regardless of how many miles I drive how many hours I work or how many hours I sit around and wait. £150 a day regardless. So for me personally the quicker I finish the better

[@ASRS-Ltd]

Keep it quality not quantity pal. Don't let the money go to your head?? . So many people not liking this video I feel its just pulling the quality down of the channel. I'll agree portrait is just not for watching on KZbin. You said it was originally meant for other platforms......... So keep it on other platforms where it would be received better. I know my eyes won't enjoy it so only watched the first minute. Looking forward to the next proper video 👍

[@driverscpconline1427]

Great video with useful information. Subscribed and looking forward to more videos from you 👏👍

[@calebward8176]

I liked that one, something different. Interesting to see what you general freight guys get up to. But my God your work/break time requirements are confusing. In New Zealand its a lot simpler - after 5.5 hours you need to take a half hour break, after 13 hours you need a 10hr break, and after 70hrs you need a 24hr break, and that's it.

[@forsdykemontague1017]

I’m not a driver but I have to agree, I looked up the driving time rules and work time directive and they are unnecessarily complicated imo. Not just complicated but also far too stringent in their application eg being a few minutes over could lead to a fine etc. This is the kind of ridiculous bureaucracy that the EU come up with and I don’t see the promised bonfire of EU regulation anywhere on the horizon! That said, I imagine NZ does not have the road congestion we have in the U.K. or the dangerous “smart motorways” !

[@JaidenJimenez86]

I've been in transport 15 years and still fail tests on WTD...

[@johnsharkey1980]

It’s because we’ve got to follow 3 sets of rules…working time regulation, EU Drivers hours and UK domestic hours…they all overlap at some point, it can be confusing but once you get your head around them it’s not too bad

[@johnsharkey1980]

@@forsdykemontague1017 if you fall asleep your causing a lot of carnage…haulage companies were never known for following the rules and they would pressure the driver…putting the onus on the driver makes you listen and be exactly what your supposed to be…a professional driver

[@forsdykemontague1017]

@@johnsharkey1980 Understood. My point is that it’s overly complicated and the penalties on the Driver seem to be harsh, there is a great deal of uncertainty driving on today’s roads where you may hit congestion or a lay-by may be full which no amount of professional planning can foresee, and you have minutes to spare, this must be a stressful situation if an infringement can end in docking of a full days pay !

[@leejackson6305]

Just wondering how come you don't have your full 45 minute break in one go? Just wondering because I start class 1 driving on Tuesday and I wasn't sure whether this was something common or just choice?

[@drnh4444]

And how much your thumbs ache after a few long, very windy journeys!! As you cling on 😂😂😂

[@jrsuk1170]

Just wondering as a laymen how many hours you get paid for? In my opinion if you're in the cab your at work.

[@MrChoycey2a]

Have you considered bus driving seen as you enjoy driving? I have a hgv license done a few jobs but too much waiting around and physical work unloading. With the buses you literally just sit down and drive

[@td2691]

What sort of renumeration do you receive for a 14 hr shift Luke?

[@billyd9205]

Hi luke so the wtd do it mean.. if u spend 2 and a half hours in the yard waiting for the load to be loaded up do that mean u can only drive for 3 and a half hours u must take a 15minute break?? Regards Billy

[@kennethharper8417]

Hi luke thanks for the interesting video mate. I will all ways watch yours and the road legends videos. but can I ask a question. when you were waiting 4 hours to be loaded do you put your tachograph on break?

[@shaunsidaway6130]

I think they put it on POA , which is like a waiting time I think.. I think it’s that but can’t quite remember ..

[@xbuzzii4839]

@@johnl9234 So they don't get paid for POA periods?

[@Crunz1]

do you get paid for waiting and being "on call" like that as it were?

[@markbanks239]

Well done luke thanks for a great vid👍👍👍

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you!

[@1982PRA]

Frustrating waiting around. And they wonder why there’s a driver shortage

[@ns6789]

And the pay

[@MrTerryb1956]

Do you get paid while you sit around waiting in the cab

[@petejones9755]

Worst part of the job. Impossible when on multidrop, I've been known to pull out never to return!

[@mitchyman528]

I hardly get me time atm with kids and missus in the army, everyone is different. I love driving and I love sitting on my arse getting to catch-up on shows and KZbin etc, so sitting around doesn’t bother me one bit as I actually get time to myself 😂 and your getting paid to do fuck all! Love it personally haha

[@viktor45511]

@@MrTerryb1956 yes, because its also work time

[@johnhunter4972]

Sorry mate. Not a big fan of this format (but I'll watch it anyway). Prefer your usual stuff - especially liked the scotland run. Seems to me that a lot of driver time could be saved by sorting out the loading/unloading process. Fair play to you. You do a stirling job.

[@bebeg604]

I Drive for DHL as a courier. It's hard enough delivering 60+ drops in a van in a shift! Don't think I could ever drive a HVG!

[@johnk8926]

Luke,what make is your watch.

[@John_259]

A very interesting, useful and informative video, but I'm not a fan of portrait mode.

[@lukecinahgv]

Me neither mate. The platform this video was originally going to be posted on is portrait orientated. However the video quickly grew in total video time and over the limit of 3 minutes, and so I thought to myself it was a waste to not post it. so posted it here instead

[@MrDbone75]

Good Monday morning to you sir and your family

[@jaygoodwin6287]

What do you put down on your taco when you area doing your daily walk around?

[@lukecinahgv]

Otherwork

[@jaygoodwin6287]

@@lukecinahgv I'm a class two passed last Nov. I still don't understand what other work truly means in regards to driving hours or needing breaks?

[@joshuagiles7084]

How people can do this job is beyond me ... I drove class 1 for 6 months ... honestly the biggest pile of shit job ive ever had

[@mikewise3036]

I am currently sitting my hgv I did cpc module 2 today and passed fine. Do you have any idea or heard any rumours when the change to tests will be changed so that you can go straight for cat C+E

[@redcarfarm1]

The freight company I work for believes the change will happen late November 2021

[@mikewise3036]

@@redcarfarm1 I was hoping before that as my training starts on the 19th and test is in the 25th never mind just have to pay extra for it now 😂😂

[@christyler373]

greetings from norwich

[@forsdykemontague1017]

Don’t think I would have a problem being paid to have a 4 hour siesta 😂

[@petejones9755]

So one day I arrive at a Lutterworth RDC with a parcel. I'm on multidrop and this is last but one call. Its 12.45, booked time is 17.00. Guess what, they send me away to come back at 17.00. It weighs 24kg. This is why the job stinks.

[@forsdykemontague1017]

@@petejones9755 Well that’s ridiculous and petty. It sounds like the logistics industry is bureaucratic and inflexible…. and that burden falls on the Drivers !

[@42gp]

so are you still getting paid while you wait around for like 4 hours or so?

[@lukecinahgv]

I’m on salary so I get paid for the day. Regardless of hours, but yes some people are paid by the hour.

[@thehobbyguy]

Hi Luke.. I want to become a driver I'm 38 now.. is it worth it these days pal

[@Simon_PieMan]

Interesting content as usual, but I prefer the regular format.

[@edwardmccallum8390]

Good video luck keep them coming mate 👍

[@craiglogistics2092]

Personally, I don't like watching vlogs or videos in portrait mode, landscape all the way for me, so come on Luke, do the right thing buddy and keep on crackalacking in your DAFfy Duck, lol

[@DominicMcGaughey.117]

After being a chucker for the last ten to 15 years I can gladly tell you I will never get in the truck again.... no respect for drivers drivers getting blamed for shortages are items that they want were not on docket driver gets the blame for every little mistake the managers our pickers for got too load.. I have had upto 100 calls in the last few months from previous company's I have worked for and got no respect for keeping there company's going I told them that I am now a driver for a local farm and drive tractors round a field allday and get £25 pounds a hour if u can match that then I think about coming back... But not in this decade... Respect too all the chuckers still trucking on ...

[@danielpetit2186]

The answer is simple, and should have always been the way for the UK… Do what Switzerland has always done, and offer work visas only for specified periods of time, to specific trades, with no provision of permanent residency. The ‘Schengen Treaty’ was a capitalist hayday and really f***ed up the UK, with greedy employers getting very cosy with unlimited supplies of cheap labour... The British working class were then shat-upon for 35 years from a very great height indeed, whilst the middle-class grew and grew and grew… What is happening at the moment is only the beginning of a reckoning for this.

[@harrislondon]

I thought the drivers breaks was 30 and 15 not 15 and 30 🤔 I haven't been a hgv driver long but I either take the whole 45 min or a split 15 min and another 45 minutes for the full break. One for the 6 hour working time other driving time. Though I can be wrong

[@lukecinahgv]

Definitely 15 and 30, or a 45. You can also do a 30 and 30. But definitely not 30 and then a 15 🤙🏻

[@harrislondon]

@@lukecinahgv good to know. Only been in the game 7 weeks but the way my place is I get away with usually a quick 15 at the first drop and another 45/50 after that. Haven't had any issues thus far. (50 as I was told to give extra 5 min on any break due to time discrepancies etc by my on site assessor 🤷‍♂️) did chuckle at one of your recent videos of almost hitting the bird in Greenwich as its 5 minutes from my yard 😅

[@deadsky8248]

@@lukecinahgv defo 15-30, you can also get away with a 30 if you know you are not going to do near your 9 hrs driving ;) also another thing, always add a couple of minutes on, due to the tacho machine not recording time properly, it can happen ;)

[@Sean-ce1hu]

Just got my class 2, really don’t know what I want to do with it job wise, sounds silly I know.

[@Syborgenator]

I'm in a similar situation. Got my Class 2 licence as I enjoy driving and am applying for all sorts of jobs (not tippers though 🤣), the only struggle I'm having at the mo is the shift patterns (young family and wife that has returned to uni).

[@deadsky8248]

@@Syborgenator But you are looking at being a lorry driver, if you want fixed shifts, then go for a warehouse/office job, lorry driving does not have set time's, what with road closures, accidents, waiting times...

[@Bill_Dingsite]

I gave up driving class 2 a year ago and would never go back to it. My advice would be to give it a go, especially at the moment while wages are higher. If its not for you at least you tried it.

[@richardking2616]

great vlog luke, do you think the interest is going away from trucking vlogs just seems to be same thing evevy week with every vlogger

[@richardking2616]

@@johnl9234 i agree good point

[@terrydean5520]

Cool watch is it a samsung

[@WizardOfTheKremlin]

@ 6:52 fucking love mince pies!!!

[@colinmaynard2879]

May I add my vote against the vertical format

[@joannedeal3418]

Why the hell don't they just unload your truck? It seems pretty bad organisation on the part of that company that the load was for. Did your boss complain to them about wasting your time like that?

[@ns6789]

I prefer the normal videos, the portrait ones don’t look so good

[@PeteJBC]

14:20 "A life in the day of a truck driver" 😂 Cool vid, but portrait mode is unnerving 😂

[@Bad_Gnasher]

And I wonder why there is a shortage of HGV drivers.

[@lisburnclaret]

Hey Luke, I love your videos they always keep me entertained, keep up the great work.

[@ConalRF]

Please do 16:9 videos too!

[@brianohagan2157]

A good insight, exactly how it is, thanks for adding the bit at the end about not seing your kids, this is the main thing about being a trucker no work life balance and missing your kids growing up. Take care. 👍

[@truckinghoppy9000]

There isn’t a shortage of drivers they are all say on bays

[@leonardclarke394]

sorry luke screens too small

[@iamthatiam1946]

do you always have to stop the loads down yourself as the lorry driver or does someone else do it for you?

[@lukecinahgv]

Drivers responsibility

[@SuperJrjames]

They are contributing to a driver shortage

[@TheThejpmshow]

Very informative video Luke At least with that long wait your day will only count as a 13 hour day on the WTD, rather than the 15, given an uninterrupted 3 hour break They say there’s a driver shortage - it’s organisation which is the issue. They could make a lot better use of what’s already available rather than make stupid changes to the testing process

[@gary63693]

Yeah, but apparently some companies won't pay for your breaks

[@TheThejpmshow]

@@gary63693 only the crap ones lol

[@markm-ci6rj]

Why is the hard hat needed?

[@addtee8061]

Most sites just want u to wear them

[@markm-ci6rj]

@@addtee8061 OK, but why, what can fall out of the sky, if one of these alluminium tubes falls on someones head I doubt a hard hat will be of much help.

[@addtee8061]

Dunno it's been the same for years haha just ppe am the same drive trucks every time I get out I need to put mine on

[@stanlyyelnats]

Great video Luke, I watched it on the phone and portrait was spot on for me! Shame about the waiting.. swings and roundabouts tho hey!

[@Wetthewhistle]

Your WTD break should have been 30 minutes if you were going to be over a 9 hour shift. You should have stuck in a 30 minutes break then used up your driving time and take another 30 minutes and you’d have had a fresh slate.

[@leemclaughlin3927]

4 hour wait and they go on about this so called 'driver shortage' etc-no wonder with piss poor planning like that - getting paid to sit around cant be bad tho eh lol

[@autoelectrics]

Great video Luke what editing software did you use for you video useing your phone please

[@domainnameguy]

nothing wrong with driving agencies as driving agencies solve a problem that was created by the driving industry when many people lost their parcel delivery routes to subbies which gave a driver who may have been doing the same route for many years the choice to stay on the route they know well but go self employed which many didnt want to do so they went to work for a driving agency which gave them better money newer vehicles and the choice to cherry pick what work they do and can take days off when they like etc many youtube truckers like the agency driver life etc

[@keely5913]

So basically u spend your day watching Netflix 🤣😝

[@lukecinahgv]

Some of it 😂

[@keely5913]

And u have the cheek to call us lazy 🤣 when we go to work we work not just sit and watch Netflix... how many hours a day do u actually work lol 😆 😝

[@lukecinahgv]

Still at work 😂

[@keely5913]

Lazy

[@SeanMidlandstransporthub]

I normally love your videos but can't watch this one due to the portrait looking awful on my TV and laptop

[@lukecinahgv]

Yea sorry mate this one is designed for mobile users. And was originally made for apps like tik tok and KZbin shorts. Normality will resume.

[@mpchmr1317]

Just turn your tv round to be in portrait. No big deal

[@martinking8211]

@@mpchmr1317 🤣

[@markfoden765]

Unfortunately the first time I have ever given any video I've watched a thumbs down,I know you say it wont be the norm and thank goodness but only having half the screen to watch was pants and I didnt even watch more than 5 mins unfortunately but still luv ya luke c,cheers

[@chipofftheoldblock1109]

Hi Luke,,,just starting to learn for class 2. During the time you were waiting to be loaded, what was your Tachograph on, POA?

[@Slim-b7s]

Dont use poa use break instead

[@musclemanDARNEL]

It's a tricky one, but if you're aware of how long exactly you're going to be waiting, you can use POA, but if the waiting time is unknown then it'll need to be on "Other Work" 👍

[@chipofftheoldblock1109]

@@musclemanDARNEL Thank you "T T". The subject of what timing to use is a little confusing but I''ll get there.

[@musclemanDARNEL]

@@chipofftheoldblock1109 I was absolutely clueless when I first started mate, but it’s surprising how fast you pick it all up when you need to. Good luck! 😁

[@chipofftheoldblock1109]

@@musclemanDARNEL Cheers mate. Getting into the industry late in life (55yrs old) so takes us old farts a bit longer to grasp stuff. Let you know how I get on. Theory & Hazard tests in 3 ish weeks.

[@iancoupe20v43]

and the industry wanders why they are short of drivers, get the trucks loaded and back on the road where they belong

[@davidworsley7969]

Sorry Luke-That was poor.

[@lukecinahgv]

No problem mate 🤙🏻

[@kheriwalafilms1840]

Unique style video 🙏🙏

[@musclemanDARNEL]

I'm on RDC work and I bloody love it - paid to put your feet up and catch up on some Netflix 😎

[@chrisshaw4689]

just as long as they give you a knock it's not too bad , it's when you have to watch for the green lights yourself , you can't get a nap .

[@musclemanDARNEL]

@@chrisshaw4689 I tend to deliver to the same ones quite often, and they either give you a box that buzzes when you’re done or they take your number and give you a call! The lighted systems are a bloody pain in the arse though, you’re not wrong 😂

[@EddieTruckingAdventures]

Instresting vlog

[@MrAndrewBeattie]

Vertical video? You're better than that.

[@lukecinahgv]

Ideal for phone users. Video was originally designed for tick-tock and KZbin shorts. (Both of which promote vertical videos) however ended up being a little bit longer. it’s not a normal vlog and not what I would normally do in the future. Just something different is all :)

[@mhappy01]

@@lukecinahgv Bullshit baffles brains. Dont do it again. We fucking hate verticals, leave them for the low iq's please.

[@LeyenaZoey]

@@mhappy01 You must be having a great day! Mind your language man.

[@bradleyharrisYT]

@@mhappy01 jesus.... that's a bit much...

[@AlbinoCarp]

Great video that little village called MitchelDean that's my name 🤣

[@waynehammerton5698]

Nice one Luke

[@jameshumble_gtuk6978]

Great video

[@dennisboosey6272]

Would have been better if you turned your phone on its side and filmed in landscape instead of pirtrate, it looks gorrible. Siz m8.👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@G7IQJUK]

4 HOURS POA LOL

[@philiptaylor3568]

Sorry,not for me,thumbs down on this one

[@nurburgringobsessed5722]

Sit on the internet and troll all day

[@andrewwinter3722]

exactualy why i left the industry ,too much waiting around !drove me mad

[@DaveStevis]

Was really look forward to a nice vid but argh. :(

[@Ashs-mini-vlogs]

Video formats awful

[@tinpot1978]

Nope, definitely not a fan of this format.