Another stressful service station visit | Kingsbridge to Manchester

[@markredman5032]

Welcome back Jemma, saturday mornings haven’t been the same without your weekly vlogs.

[@introvert9813]

Alright tone it down lover boy 😝

[@farmernige]

Yep really missed the updates. I saw a Wains truck outside Harpers a couple weeks ago I waved and flashed lights and some bloke looked up 😂😂 must have thought I was nuts.

[@edwardmaclean-bs7vl]

💯

[@markdempsey9618]

Great too have you back Jemma

[@tomstorey7267]

It really opened my eyes to see what HGV life is all about, I for one appreciate what you do❤

[@paulnewman3406]

What a great video. This is what KZbin is about. Not silly rehashed stuff and adverts. Thank you

[@janettewarren3062]

Thank you for your comment much appreciated, take care

[@paulnewman3406]

You’re welcome How do you stay fit and healthy on the road without a gym ?

[@shadow-Sun]

I have to say you are a great ambassador for a thankless and under appreciated industry , thanks for the upload.

[@MrPerry61]

I drove coast to coast in the US since 1988. just retired, now I get to sit and watch the next generation. Thanks for taking us along

[@yogivanderleest8256]

i live in British Columbia Canada ,i retired from trucking about 12 years ago,we have electronic logs here too now but were still using paper logs when i retired .i cant believe how restrictive your hours are right down to the last minute,like you said your off duty time is supposed to be for relaxing but if you have to keep such a close eye on the clock the whole time that must be very stressful,you are doing a great job by detailing your movements as you go along and describe what you are doing.i did dump trailer work back in the 70"s and still remember having to watch out for wires and roof corners etc. keep up the good work. yogi.

[@janettewarren3062]

Thank you for your comment. It is always nice to hear from people from different parts of our world. Take care and happy retirement

[@threynolds2]

Hello from Nashville, Tennessee. I love seeing the countryside and the small villages you drive through. I'd love to take a holiday and drive through some of the areas that I've seen in your videos.

[@janettewarren3062]

Thank you. I hope one day you will see somerset and the west country for yourself. Take care

[@chrisbullen4340]

Welcome back Jemma ….I’m sure I speak for all your watchers when I say we’ve all missed you xx

[@scots_knight4706]

As I've been reading all the comments you definitely do 👍

[@paulprescott7913]

Nice to see you back. Absolutely disgusting that the services dont look after the bathroom facilities for truckers.

[@adrianbromfild8624]

Saturday mornings have not been the same this year without your videos, so really pleased to see you back!

[@Dutchnavyengineer]

Loads of respect, I know those roads to and around Kingsbridge as I used to live in Plymouth, defo not the easiest to navigate, let alone with a lorry! The A38 hill is a biggie for lorries, steep and they slow down quite a bit going up hill .

[@martinsatchell]

I thought I recognised those roads, then the cottage on the corner of the lane! Yes was there last summer! I loaded out of the other yard on the right, rather than going left down on to that yard.

[@ianmarshall170]

I’ve been holidaying in the South Hams for over 30 years Kingsbridge is a lovely old market town but like every were the old traditional shops are gradually closing & Dartmouth needs some attention as it’s mainly holiday homes. You weren’t far from East Prawle which must be almost impossible to get too in a truck.

[@dextergord1161]

Great video you look like you have a interesting job I work for the place you’re showering bag advertising is so pretty boring I was a tramper for years still miss it good to see you back 😃

[@TomDurbrydg]

Jemma. You are inspirational. I think you need an electric leaf blower instead of a broom. Stay safe

[@chris-cole]

It's a way of life is tramping, so they say but you have my respect because it's not a way of life I could undertake. Done 14hr 45min days etc but I always loved going home at the end of the day. The stress of finding showers, parking etc would do my head in as this country let's hgv drivers down so badly. Again, kudos to you for the job you. Nice rig btw. Go steady drive 🙏

[@GrandadTinkerer]

Spent most of my working life on the road as an electrical engineer, usually driving a 'little' van. Though I did occasionally have to use a 7.5 tonner. Fortunately, I passed my car test long enough ago to legally drive one on my car licence. My experience of motorway services is very varied, and I really feel for you having to use them all the time, as some are really awful. I remember Stafford services being built. Prior to that, there was nothing between Keele and Hilton Park. God bless you, drive safe.

[@janettewarren3062]

Take care.

[@gcaesar-e4s]

Just found your channel and really enjoyed this, thanks. I do a lot of driving through France (car, not lorry) and am always blown away by the difference in the vast quantity of lovely places to stop over there compared to in the U.K.

[@paulbennett8516]

Hi Jenna nice to see you back another great video what a joke this country is when you just need a shower compared to Europe the facilities for drivers is a total joke pay a fortune to park at services & no shower

[@John-yf8qh]

Hey Jemma, I’ve just found your channel and it’s bloody fascinating. So this is just a shout to keep going. I know what it’s like to hit the KZbin wall and don’t even what to think about it for weeks on end…. But the old Al Gore -rhythms don’t like that. Keep pushing if you can, the pressure will lift and you’ll be glad you hung onto the channel. It gets tough, but it really is worth the hassle and you’re taking off a treat!

[@JamesG89]

Went to school in Kingsbridge, that truck spotter might be a bloke called Tristan who lives in Marlborough which is just a few miles down the road

[@janettewarren3062]

Ho, you were luck living there. As a family, we used to camp there at Hope Cove. Take care

[@JamesG89]

@@janettewarren3062 I love hope cove, I make sure I go there every time I go home, I live in Australia now. I could bore the arse off you with how Kingsbridge and surrounding areas have became. There lovely for a holiday but nothing more

[@janettewarren3062]

Sadly, we could say that about all the South West now . We are being taken over. Take care

[@Teslamaniac]

Bless your little heart. well done gurl. The job you do is a very hard one with the lunies on the roads nowadays x

[@themackeler5011]

Your still looking good Jema but how are you so calm all day never seem to get stressed with all them tight lanes and long days.

[@weblightstudio8215]

Its hypnotic watching people work

[@pit_stop77]

Well it sure beats doing it for yourself 😂

[@jackrolfson312]

Good to see you back, I always look forward to your videos. It's always fun to see your driving skills, You make it look so easy! Please stay healthy and be safe until the next time. From Utah USA

[@scots_knight4706]

Having been reading through all the comments there's quite a few Americans and also some from Australia as well 👍 Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@allanquinn9135]

Love the videos Jemma, come to Australia and jump on one of our road trains, would be an experience.

[@IFAW-iy2be]

This drive gives me heart palpitations. I'll stick with trunks, thanks very much.

[@dermotmcglinchey282]

I used to go to Switzerland from Ireland weekly , the load was for Milan but had to be cleared into Switzerland at Weil Am Rhein then onto Pratteln 10 kms south of Basel for a new set of papers then back to Basle for the overnight train to Lugano near the Italian border Como …Full nights break usually on the train at least 9 hrs and because the product I carried was a class 9 hazardous I couldn’t use the Tunnel at Gothard …Anyway my point on this train I used to meet a Dutchman who pulled a tanker , it was a new FH 16 but a longline extension on the cab an amazing transformation meaning the cab was 10 ft long ..He has a shower and toilet but only took 3 feet of space , a fabulous piece of kit but because he had a shorter trailer he could have a much bigger cab …Surely with a tipping trailer the same should be available?…

[@marinman3551]

You made that indoor blindside look easy!......the first vlog of yours I've watched ...and it won't be the last!

[@janettewarren3062]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed and hope you enjoy more. Take care

[@georgecreek1806]

Good to see you back Jemma I can't believe that the services in the UK are so poor in the needs of truck drivers it's such a shame

[@philtucker1224]

Managed by car drivers I imagine.

[@Soggybudgie]

Hi Jemma, Great to see you back again. I was afraid you might have been kicked off, like one of Luke C's friends. Presumably that was because of an imbalance between video time and work time. But you're OK - that's the main thing. When I hear your dilemmas about hours, driving time and so on, It makes me appreciate just how free I was driving a small van! Brian

[@fraserkirk1069]

so great to see you again Jem, we've missed you soo much, your vlogs make our week. You are a diamond!!! x

[@Redmi-j4i]

Morning coffee and new video from Jemma. Great start of a saturday after a busy week. Welcome back Jemma

[@chuckster007a]

Great video Jemma but what a sad state of our service stations for our Truckers who without them everything would fall apart. how hard is it to repair showers FFS.

[@philsteele7151]

Interesting point you made about not filling up to avoid losing a full tank, one of the tips of the trade.

[@hitchjack]

I didn’t understand that bit, is it in case the fuel is stolen?

[@philsteele7151]

@@hitchjack Yes, a full tank could cost up to a grand , if the thieves tap the side of the tank and its empty why bother.

[@jasonoakes9659]

Onboard scales and only one trailer plus you get 45 min rest breaks. Easy life 😉. I have to self load 2 trailers with good guesswork so as to not overload on axle groups and I only get 20mins break after 5 hours duty time 😉. Onya though Jemma for trucking in Blighty. It's not for the faint-hearted. I left it behind over 10 years ago now after having a gut full of English winters. That's what gave me the determination to move to Australia and drive roadtrains. It took a while to get sorted but that's what I do here in Western Australia. No more freezing temperatures for me🙂. If you ever fancy a change of scenery, look me up. Also, I've not heard the word "lorry" spoken for yonks😆. Love it!

[@victorsauvage1890]

Great communicator -- Interesting adventure.

[@alastairkippax]

Great to see you back Jemma, service stations really need to up their game. Hope that sand came off okay. Stay well 👌🏻

[@hfraat25]

Wondered where you went. Glad you are ok xx

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Oh nice to hear a proper West Country accent on here, there aren't enough! David (Somerset)

[@petermorgan5405]

Hey Jemma, hope the house renovation went to plan. Welcome back !😊

[@declancooper3982]

Yes the lady trucker is back. Missed these videos. Been way too long Jemma.

[@kullmantharu8200]

Hi Jemma lovely to watch your vlog , I’m planning to get HGV licence and it’s helpful vlog to know insight of HGV driver day to day journey , problems you face ..keep up the good work 🌻

[@6panel300]

Welcome back. You have been sorely missed by one and all.

[@scots_knight4706]

I approve this message 👍

[@krisbarratt6413]

If you need showers in Manchester try Lymm services on the m6 near Warrington

[@Fozziebear65]

Great to have you back Jemma.

[@dragoclarke9497]

0600 here, got my last DCPC module today then hopefully I'll be fully licenced up and ready to get a job. Great video, subscribed to your channel and looking forward to watching more. Thanks.

[@enforcer9381]

Great Video just stumbled across your YT channel. Excellent to see a young woman showing the guys how to do it correctly and legally well done I will continue to watch your channel 👌

[@ronaldgroves6350]

Just found your channel. It’s educated me a lot about the life of a hgv driver. I’d never have the confidence to drive a big rig. I admire your confidence backing in to some of those narrow spaces. I’ll watch out for you when I’m out on the road 👍

[@leedavis66]

Welcome back Jemma. You've been missed!

[@RoyMcClements]

ITS A STRESSFULL JOB JEMMA.your driving skills a one off.been a tramper for 30 years ,retired now. miss the good old days.

[@foxtanker4055]

Hello again. I hope your house is looking fantastic now.

[@asdreww]

I (thought I) have no interest in lorries or lorrying but this is great! have you done any videos on how you got into this?

[@mikeilkycook6832]

Ahh, you kipped right by the Pilsworth Asda, which is open 24 hours if I'm not mistaken. Good chance to stock up on provisions. Also close to Birch services, so chance for a shower next day too.

[@Andy.01_uk]

It's great to see you back..I was wondering if you had given up on KZbin.. it's great to see you haven't..

[@mickboakes7023]

Good to see you back Jemma. Worried if you were O.K. Stay safe. Mick

[@robertdamin8723]

I am appreciating your driving because I am from Canada and from I have seen you have very narrow road when you are getting of from your M highways. So also you are driving on the opposite side comparing to us here in Canada. I am sure that your company you are working for it is apprciating your kind of driving. In the meantimes please drive very carefuly and safety first.

[@SPANNER123]

Love your channel and respect what you do so very well.

[@eamonkelly2792]

Hi jemma it's great to see you back again, it's so nice to watch your vlog and have a cuppa on a Saturday morning

[@alanyoung8345]

It was lovely to see another video. How you work out your driving times always amazes me.

[@garysutherland2369]

Welcome back Jemma !! I wondered where you had gotten to.. glad to see your great vids back on my KZbin feed again. Keep on trucking lady!! 🙂

[@KevinBrown-u4q]

Hello Jemma new to your channel how nice to young ladies driving trucks, love the way you talk through what's going on, our breaks when I 1st started driving were 3 15mins or a 20mins and 25mins to make up to the 45mins I am now 64years young lol keep up the good work😊 🎉

[@terrywalker4733]

Hi Jemma, lovely to see you back, hope you are well.

[@lespattison704]

Really good to have you back. I missed your adventures.

[@GrahamWP58]

Good to see you back Jemma. A radar key system on truckers showers may help no looking for a lost key.

[@dx56cwk]

It’s a shame that services don’t provide many showers like 6+ rather than just one. Though other problem is is security too .

[@paul4124]

Hi Jemma, just came across your channel and found it very interesting and true to life of a UK truck driver. I wish that the general populous saw this type of blog, that way perhaps, people would think more of truck drivers and what they have got to go through on a daily basis. It’s sad to say; that the service stations haven’t got any better over there (l’m now living in Aus, having been a truck driver in the UK for forty years). Very well done on your blind side reversing, don’t care what anyone says, it’s not an easy thing to pull off, without looking as if you’ve just passed your test. Keep up the good work.

[@janettewarren3062]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care

[@andrewmorrison6199]

Been following on insta, didn't know you were on here. Nice to watch your video.

[@MickHodgson-q1k]

Hey ! Good to see you back.

[@royvinden5471]

Welcome back Jemma, missed you.

[@JetDom767]

Welcome back Jemma good to see you back!

[@tertiusvandenberg4985]

Welcome back Jemma,missed your videos

[@annettehewitson6426]

Save your pennies,and come to Australian for the wheat season,open country,and experience the land down under on truck driving,good video as always.

[@Stephephen56]

Another really enjoyable video thanks. Plus I hope you enjoyed your stirfry.

[@bwghall1]

Hi there young Jemma. looking at your vids I wondered if you new what a Lorry drivers Dolly knot is, can you tie one if needed. before ratchet straps came about we all used sisal ropes to tighten down the load. when it rained they got loose. then very tight with the sun on them all day. always having to adjust them. Briddy UK.

[@richardshapland9507]

Unexpected but pleased to see u back really missed your posts

[@Gearoid35]

Welcome back to you tube, great to have your videos again.

[@Russell_Duncan]

I wondered where you’d gone Jemma. Nice to see your wee happy smiley face again. Hope everything is okay with you and yours. 😊

[@cliffordwilkinson1825]

hi jemma, good to see u backwith your video's

[@martingallagher1780]

Great video as always Jemma. I hope you get an answer to the mystery of the half deserted services.

[@paul8161]

Nice driving jemma, i used to live in Devon so i know how tight most of the roads are and how not everyone on the roads likes to yield to hgv,s like your van in your video, i know wains i see them know still,, nice trucks and they always look clean and well looked after, nice to see a young female trucker..good to see the young getting into the industry.

[@OUTLAW333]

Hi jem great to see you back really missed you and your videos take care and stay safe see you soon 👍

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

The road South of Kingsbridge can be a challenge. I've driven it many time with a caravan, will be even tougher with a truck!

[@davidpring3557]

Welcome everyone Jemma missed your videos xxxxxxx

[@jennyetherington3326]

Crikey the roads are very narrow and that bridge 😮 your very calm though and make it look easy.

[@raybrophy1297]

Welcome back... great to see ya...you were missed...

[@Carlos-otbc]

Great to see you back Jemma, missing your vlogs

[@martinbootneck]

Hi Jemz 💎. So pleased to see you back, I was a bit concerned that you were all ok. A great start to the weekend. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, take care and safe driving. ❤

[@michaelrayner7451]

Great to see you again Jemma

[@roywilson2231]

Welcome back Jemma

[@adcatman]

So much respect for you driving that vehicle in such a tight area. My Goodness I could only hope to do as well in my little car. Take Care. Andy...

[@malcolmmounsey4876]

Good to see you back hope all has be OK .

[@declanoshaughnessy7733]

Welcome Jemma great to see you back best wishes and best of health to you and those dearest to you hope all is well best wishes with the truck on the road cheers Declan 👍👍🙏🙏

[@alanhiscock1328]

Welcome back Jemma really missed you volgs

[@sashabaker96]

Miss watching your video and welcome back

[@TimPryke]

Morning jema nice to have your videos back again.

[@Conexeuropean]

Great video. Really informative. It's a real shame about the showers. We get it really bad in the UK. Try European. French services will blow your mind. They're fantastic.

[@heidirobinson8734]

Think that was me you " squeezed past" over the bridge😅 was impressed by your curtesy...ie not forcing me t reverse up hill,on bend! Thank you! was interesting t see how much vision your extra height gives you in comparison in the lanes n narrow roads t car! Just past that cottage ,when you turned in t collect grain...is a farm shop with hot pies/pasties coffees etc! Think part of same farm.?

[@janettewarren3062]

Thank you for the comment. Kingsbridge is somewhere in which as a family we have spent some happy times. We often camped in hope cove. it's a lovely part of our lovely South West. Take care

[@nigelhales874]

Welcome back jemma nice video thanks

[@hc4273]

Hi Gemma I keep seeing you and big Dave out and about on the roads I drive to Plymouth every day next time I flash my lights. I drive for hunts and we have to go down some right narrow roads as well I think it’s much more fun than sitting on a motorway every day.