ARMY TO TRUCK DRIVER - REASON I LEFT THE ARMY - TOUR OF AFGHAN - REALITY OF OWNER DRIVER

[@tobymunday4751]

You two are amazing. Ben massive respect for you sticking by Nicole right at the start when she was going through her worst. Keep up the good content guys x

[@Asfixiator7]

I went and sat in the recruitment office multiple times but never had the balls to follow anything through. Well done you for sticking it out.

[@jasonbarton3883]

You poor poor lady glad you came out whith this story .very brave I have seen this many times and still nothing is getting done .i did 17 years in the Royal Marines and left in disgust how you brave ladies are treated.great video and content

[@davidwhyte7181]

Amazing to see this,well done.Thanks for opening up.I am a 48 year old Scott who now lives in the Philippines but served my time as a diesel mechanic in Scotland.Then drove all over Europe with fish from Scotland and Ireland,worked for odonnovan from cork,zwecher from Armagh and Mcgrane fron Donegal.I work offshore now in Qatar but miss the driving.The last company I worked for was D Steven of wick,great job and great people.Did my National and International cpc as well to go myself ,but had a fail with drink driving.Great content love your stuff,best regards to you both and wish you all the best xxxxxxxx keep up the good work .

[@blackdoublezero]

missing the square sausage ?

[@jamesharvey310]

@@blackdoublezero and black pudding 😂😂

[@gimble447]

@@blackdoublezeroonly if he’s from the central belt, if he is actually from up north ( mentioned working in wick) then he won’t really care lol, but yeah black pudding, that’s the thing lol 😂

[@davidrogerbinnyi2573]

Stay strong young lady . Glad to see you are on the right road now . Stay safe and healthy xx

[@bobmacd]

That was an amazing video, and may I add very brave of you. Well done for opening up and telling us what you have been through, I was in the Army from 1968 to 1974, and can only imagine the difficulty you faced. Keep going, respect to you both.

[@fraserkirk1069]

hey Nicole, sorry all that happened to you, that is absolutely awful! I hope you know you are awesome, well done for speaking out and for keeping your head held high. You are a diamond lass and an inspiration!! Keep up the good work :) xx

[@jamescarson4745]

Nicole you are just amazing. Total respect admiration and thanks to you for what you have done, what you are doing and all you will do. All you have had happen and experienced in your life has undoubtedly taken its toll but please be so proud of yourself now for being the gorgeous wonderful lady and businesswoman you are today. Ben is your rock and clearly the partnership is amazing. He is a good man. Please stay strong and look after yourself. Love and bestwishes xx

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou so much, this means a lot. best wishes to you too x

[@DjNikGnashers]

I also joined the army at 16 in the junior leaders regement, royal engineers. Massive respect to you, my first posting was bomb disposal in Northern Ireland in 1987 and I left the army.

[@steveeverett8143]

Brave to talk about this and such a strong women.

[@Paul-tu2rx]

Hi Nicole great video upwards and onwards good luck to you both will you be coming down to Devon truck show next year?. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@raymondcritchell7753]

Hang in there, young lady. You're going to go far - & Thanks for sharing your tale with us all out here, (I'm retired in the Pyrénées !)

[@matt36ful]

Massive respect to you nicole. Hope your in a better place. Mentally and physically. I suffer with mental health issues so i understand what you was going through or u still are. Massive repspect to you and ben. Hope your lorry driving business takes off on in a massive scale.

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou so much 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@stevehumphrey6830]

Apologies, I made a flippant remark elsewhere, but having heard your recollections, I have nothing but empathy and respect for what you went through and how you handled the situation.

[@rossgeorge245]

I'm from a military family and I would like to thank you to nicole for her service to our country. Me and my brother lost 4 friends out in Afghanistan and hearing nicole talk about her tour and what happened with her staff sargent was very moving. My best friends grandma served in afghanistan she was a major in the queen alexandria army nursing corps. Keep up your outstanding work here on KZbin n once again a huge huge thank you for the sacrifices you made to serve our great country.

[@johnburke5759]

I really do take my hat off to you both especially Nicole for what you have been through and speaking so openly about it. You are an absolute superstar and I bet you are an inspiration for so many women

[@Countydublindashcam]

Big respect, Fair play to you not letting anyone keep you from achieving your dreams

[@truckerbaddie]

thank you so much

[@Countydublindashcam]

@@truckerbaddie F the begrudgers, they are only jealous of your success

[@michaelgardiner520]

I usually get really bored with truck KZbin content , but as I sat in a lay-by for the night cooking my tea I found that really interesting, as an ex owner driver I have to say I agree with what you say , I started my OD career in 1998 my first trip was to Munich and I had zero in the bank ,,, it was a steep learning curve , but I managed 10 years before becoming fed up with it and moving onto coaches ,, back in trucks now but looking at different incomes

[@CaptainCrash33]

Brilliant video, love hearing about the real you, sorry about what you had to go through but it's obviously made you a determined person, keep it going and this certainly wasn't boring

[@alanhiscock1328]

Nicole total respect for speaking out against bullying in the Arny im an ex regular who worked with some great girls while serving. It takes a lot to speak out against individuals but on the bright side you can hold your head up and be proud of where you are today ❤

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou so much & yes, it does take a lot to speak up & even though I eventually did speak up, I was made to look like a liar which I’d why girls are too scared to speak out unfortunately.

[@performanceworld02]

Fair play girl enjoy your life the way you want to hope everything works out for you guys

[@nickward4963]

Fantastic video, hats off to you lovely for coming out the other side and being who you are today x

[@Tomo-hb2tq]

On my 3nd tour of Iraq I got put in a tent that was a brand new tent cos the tent was there a few weeks before got wiped out by rockers

[@NickYeoman82493]

Good on ya. Love watching your videos, and I wish you and Ben all the best.

[@ianskelding2169]

I’ve run trucks and driven trucks for 30+yrs, gave it up 18 months ago to work with my missus on the markets and I’m loving life. Good luck in the haulage game it’s gonna be tough

[@stuarttaylor9559]

Well done Nicole and Ben. Thank-you both for your service Nicole and Ben ,I sincerely wish you both all the best of luck for the future Keep er lit

[@Willy-d9d]

There’s a lot of bullying going on in the army in Ireland 🇮🇪… my sister is in it 18 years but she was bullied and stuck it out … now she is a Sargent… she has done 3 tours

[@ianlaw7968]

Hi Nicole another great video That was so brave of you saying what you said but think you could have done a Full Metal Jacket and just shot the Git . But big hugs from me & my wife in scotland tc and stay strong . ps keep on trukkin

[@ChattingWithMeHGV]

I enjoyed watching this video, it was not boring at all. Good on you for keeping going fwds despite the shite you have been through. Onwards and upwards lass, and the best of luck to you.

[@philipcounsell3533]

Respect too you for telling your story, it's so sad this is still happening in the services. And sorry Nicol for what you've had to put up with, thankfully things are changing all be it slowly. Sill you have a good man by your side who obviously loves you, so it's onwards and upwards ❤

[@truckerbaddie]

It is sad and more needs to be done, thanks for watching ❤️

[@KevinClarke-n1h]

What a brave lady you are that couldn’t have been easy sharing that experience with everyone we could learn from you whatever bad happens in your life don’t bottle it up it’s good to talk if more people did that there wouldn’t be so many mental health problems in the world I truly mean this I have nothing but respect for you keep on trucking kid and if you find yourself in a tunnel give it tones and a tang head for the light x❤

[@1962AlanC]

Considering all the struggles you've been through, Respect. Well done.

[@rob7726]

I have to say this listening to what you went through and that u was able to say no and not give into his advances as I am a Dad to a daughter you should be proud of yourself even though they didn't deal with it right.

[@ericwilson5742]

Much respect Nicole for opening up your showing your true strength and respect to Ben too for standing by you I know what it means to have true support from a partner and battle the mind 👍

[@truckerbaddie]

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@LA-fr7fx]

Amazing story and a good video, glad you managed to get through it all 👍👍

[@JohnChryn-sn3cj]

Yeah I started Trucking when I came out of the army I was 21 years old quit driving in 2016 when I had a heart attack and I miss Trucking to this day

[@richarddey6793]

Respect to both of you keep going you've got the drive and passion required

[@truckerbaddie]

Much appreciated 🫶🏼

[@sonomoto9710]

Fair play to the both of you 🤙🏼 good luck in your ventures 🤙🏼

[@markfitt3736]

Utmost respect to you for all that you have achieved may you go on in same way keep up the good work and hope you get plenty of work soon

[@truckerbaddie]

Thank you so much 😀

[@garrywoods8249]

Wow just wow Nichole , you have had it rough just like a lot more of us , I was bullied both mentally and physically from my Narcissistic father who also was a driver , I was physically abused to the length that damaged my left eye & stopped me from getting my HGV licence knowing this is all I ever wanted to do . I was verbally and mentally bullied at work for being over weight and this went on for 55 yr until I got the life changing news that Cancer had finally beet the Bastard and he was finally Dead , I seemed the help I needed but I still have bad days now were certain things trigger me , I have lost 28 stone in weight and I still keep my self to my self because mentally I still see people staring and saying things about me ,, I drive 7,1/2T trucks and have done for 41 yr but I have missed out on so much in life it is unreal . The moral here is you are still young enough to continue your journey and lead a great life , xxxxxxx

[@lookingfreshdetails3150]

my cousin was sexually assaulted whilst serving in the British Army. In the former deepcut army barracks. She sadly taken her own life years later after battling mental health issues because of the lack of support from the army. I only hope you are in a better place now mentally since leaving and have all the support around you. Thankyou for your service ❤️

[@truckerbaddie]

I'm so sorry to hear about this, I really am, I wasn't going to speak about it but if I can help any other girls going through a similar thing then its worth it ❤️

[@farmer6861]

I respect you even more than I did before 👏

[@truckerbaddie]

Thanks, that means a lot x

[@MrMortifi69]

I thought it was TOWIE on Trucks, but I have watched this video, thank you for your service, I have subscribed

[@johnastbury4116]

Such an interesting video. You’ve been through such a lot and unfortunately encountered a lot of issues while you were serving our country which disappoints me about the army. This was the first video of yours I have watched but I will be watching more. Good luck for the future. Cheers

[@Trucker_Yann]

Fair play for coming out and saying what happened to you in the army, it can’t have been easy. As for the old boy giving you ag at ya last firm, I’ve recently gone on my own and someone told me “some people wanna see you do well just not better than them” and unfortunately it’s true.

[@benoitverbiest1090]

A big respect for you two!!!

[@intothelight4034]

Excellent video keep up the good work, anyone who goes out and takes a risk setting up on there own deserves all the success in the world,

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou

[@intothelight4034]

Im from north east of england aswell, but that video yesterday telling people about ypur past mental health and stuff takes some guts to open up about, so i think the negative viewers making comments might see things different,you and you make a great team, what doesnt break you makes you😊

[@lawrencerinaldo9635]

Ms Baddie, golly, thank you for your past history, even the army slug and trucking slug that were harassing you. It took a courageous mindset to divulge that information. For that, you have mustered the emotional scars of your life, and I for one hope your life is much fuller and richer than you can imagine. I love your trucking adventures, more please, and give that guy to your left a high five for his understanding...keep the rubber side down.

[@peepresc8002]

I'm a 57 year old Vet, served through the 80s. So sorry you had problems with your S/SGT. To late now but the thing i would suggest to anyone in your case would see the Padre, he has so much clout.

[@joesmith1926]

Well done to you both. Hard work brings success 🤙

[@michaelgardiner520]

Keep up the good work ,, I like your content and trucker girl as there is an honesty about it

[@MrDbone75]

A very good firday evening to you all from Wellington Somerset

[@derrickmurphy100trucksimulator]

Stay strong young lady, don't let it get you down drive safe 💪👏

[@ianholden8929]

So much respect for you. Keep on trucking 👍🏻

[@andrewcollins8774]

I understand what you went through mentally as you obsessed over harming a family member I had the same situation and the pills were changed a few times. There’s intrusive thoughts which are unpleasant. So mentally I understand how it can affect someone. I’ve been out of work for 23 years now & my job was professional driving like yourself. Now I’m disabled and still struggling with MH. I wanted to do LGV class 1. I could have done HGV class 1 if I was out of work for 3 years.

[@janboy54]

Wow, brilliant video, I`m a retired submariner of 25 years, I can understand what you went through, saw it happening, You are a super example for the female truckers of this world hope all your`s and Bens dreams come true, look forward to all your videos

[@truckerbaddie]

Wow 25 years.. amazing!! 🫶🏼 huge respect. Thankyou so much for your kind words x

[@midlandred4696]

WOW that was the best KZbin video I have seen in a long time! I have so much respect for you for this!! You are a lovely person and a great couple, keep doing what you are doing and enjoy your life

[@truckerbaddie]

Wow, thank you!

[@JetDom767]

Huge respect Nicole, I am sorry you went through that horrible behavior's in the army (Thanks for your service!) it's disgusting the way women are treat in the forces. Hope the gentleman who was trampling your paperwork got karma handed to him. Ben is right take the uniform away and they are just a bunch of knackers! I've met you both before both lovely people who are passionate about what you do and I honestly wish you the best with your company. As for the mental health I hope you're a in a better place now I know how it feels going through mental health issues I have anxiety and autism been on meds and had counselling, so I feel your pain! Keep your chin up both of you!

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou so much for your kind words & hopefully you’re also in a better place mentally too 🫶🏼

[@Jdjd12288]

Great video. About social media or anything like that. Just remember one thing. Don’t let anyone be in control of your emotions but you. And you will always fly higher than anyone

[@truckerbaddie]

🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@graemegill4773]

Nice hearing about your back ground I found it very interesting. Armed forces seem to be the same World wide keep on keeping on good luck to you both

[@AndrewJB]

The more I watch your videos the more respect I have for you (Nicole) , your not just some girl who gets her bits of for money as some people would say. What you both said about power going to peoples heads whether it be in the proper military or even cadets is 100% true experienced it a few times. My old Cpl/sgt/flight sgt from cadets was one of them people, few years older than me thought he was the dogs danglers, bumped into him on a night out a few years ago didnt dare say anything to my face then. Keep up the good work and videos!

[@truckerbaddie]

Ahh Thankyou! .. yeah there’s a whole lot more to me than just that which is why I thought I’d share a it about me & my life so far just to give people a better understanding. Haha yeah, you get them unfortunately & no I bet he bloody didn’t either wet wipe 😂

[@AndrewJB]

@@truckerbaddie well we want to learn more about you haha! keep the videos coming.

[@fozzie221]

First time ive come across your channel. And as a army veteran that served for 14 years and most of that time i served with mainly female soldiers im sorry to hear about your bad experiences and i know full well that sort of thing went on and it was hard for the girls to deal with. But im glad you have got through it and are doing well for yourself with both your subscription work and with your driving

[@davidmichaelsmith71]

Total respect. Thank you for sharing x

[@godfreyiga2013]

It is quite emotional but uplifting, wishing you all, the best and success 🙌 🙏

[@markwillis7654]

Thanks for sharing. Respect. ☘️👍☘️

[@johnbarnes9379]

Much love and respect for you TB , i did 27 years split between Det 14 Int and the Royal Marines ended up driving trucks after retirement . love your open bubbly personality just be you xx P.S i'm sorry you were treated so badly it's a power trip with some staff not acceptable at all

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou, I think more needs to be done

[@leekebbell9127]

One of the best and most interesting vlogs I have watched in a long time, respect to you both 👍👍👍

[@truckerbaddie]

Wow, thank you

[@andywhite6713]

Very honest and open video - Good on yer xxx

[@nicksidell4797]

Very interesting to hear your woes Of life, what I say it shouldn’t make any difference what you get up to in your spare time. And as far as your job go, I’ve been doing a very long time and it is shit but that is all I know and understand how heard it is to fine decent work and I work for someone so I haven’t got to put up with that worry. Anyway, just keep smiling and plodding along. And enjoying what you are doing as we only get one go at this life so just make the most of it And crack on!😉

[@richielamb3509]

As a former Fullscrew , I got out the Army in 1999 after serving 12 years , I’m so sorry you had to go through that , I served with some amazing females that put some of the blokes to shame , I had a Sgt major that used to say comments to the girls that were of a sexual nature…..he was wised up shall we say on exercise. Stay strong your an amazing person 🌹♥️

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou, unfortunately there are a few of them out there x

[@andoal4610]

Very well done. You were very brave. Awesome content, keep it up.

[@bmcblane1]

Sadly you have been treated with such disrespect and unfortunately its more common than we know. I'm a retired police officer in Canada who has seen similar behavior in different industries here and I've also seen how female victims are treated in our court system. Being a member of the "tender gender" has it's own challenges but it hasn't hindered you from becoming a successful woman in your own right. You have been able, from what I can see, to overcome the discrimination you've been subjected to. I can only congratulate you on your success and encourage you to continue being the obvious awesome person that you are. Hats off to Ben as well for being there for you whether he smokes that big cigar or not. ;) You obviously make a good couple and I wish you all the success in your highway adventures. Cheers!

[@Matt-wv1mr]

Up the Toon Army, good that ya doing good.

[@royvinden5471]

massive respect, hope you succeed as an owner operator

[@Truckersteveh]

Massive respect to you both keep up the good work keep on trucking 😊

[@truckerbaddie]

Thank you! Will do! 🫶🏼

[@DavidLee-et2ss]

Praise God youve smashed all them Barriers n Roadblocks in your lifes a pain at times positivity n a healthy mind will see you through love yaaaalllll 🙏✌️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@bundeo2]

First time watching you and shocked at the experience you suffered in the army. As a ex soldier I’m disgusted at the ordeal you suffered. Put it behind you and keep on trucking 👍

[@leecurry14]

You are a lovely genuine woman, this is a really good vlog that will make people sit up and listen, well done for opening up about hard times, fair play to you and good luck for the future, nice truck too bye the way 👍👍😎👊

[@truckerbaddie]

Thank you so much!

[@MakeIrelandGreatAgain]

Just came across your channel.life looks very much like a. Learning experience all of the time making us stronger but doesn't feel like that when we're in in shit part . from where you are today would you charge any part of it if you could... you might .. but would you be as strong as you are if you did...we only have the present moment that we live in... nothing else exists... the past is gone don't be angry with it those sad little people that were in your experience are no longer in your life.they have played there part... it's great to see your happy in what you're doing trucking is a hard job..May you with each passings day have endless possible ..10.4 over

[@SimonHills-f2v]

What an absolute inspiration you are. I haven’t followed you for long I heard about you through Shannon (Truckergirl850) but good luck to you both in your business I wish you every success. I’m in south Cambridgeshire so if you’re ever this way on the A14 or A1 I’d love to meet you. Is that a Geordie accent you have

[@jamesrichardson5162]

Creadet to you both your both amazing creadet to you both your hard work and dedication paid off i am James Richardson

[@markvarley4557]

I was in the army too, also medically discharged (now a freelance photographer doing similar work to your 'other income'), I never saw any behaviour like you describe, though there was a lot of 'extracurricular activity' always going on, but I've heard similar stories from so many female veterans since, I so hope things have changed, it's a disgrace that kind of thing happens, almost always an abuse of rank is involved too. I hope you're happier with your life now, it seems to be going great 👍👍

[@MichaelSmith-lb4kv]

Wow what a good video from you both, not many people open up. I’m a retired army guy, I joined up when I was 15 as you did and managed 17 years, things weren’t really different then in the 70,s except that there weren’t many female soldiers in my time, but what you went thru still happened then, glad you sat it out tho. You should have thumped that ssgt, he wouldn’t have done it again. I’m really glad that your enjoying life now and all will turn profitable with your little company. Love watching the content from you both, you’re really good at it. Keep it up. Maybe next year I’ll be able to come over from Germany to the Newark truck fest, maybe you’ll both be there as well. And NO the video wasn’t boring. Have a good weekend Nicole and Ben. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@adrianhill6561]

Massive respect to you both well done. Brave move.

[@JohnChryn-sn3cj]

I just came across your video very interesting I've been an owner operator 53 years and I see that tracking is the same all over there's truckers that say that oh it's a back hall price of diesel still cost the same so you're not making any money I know it's hard for an owner operator but you guys sounds like you guys got your things together good luck like I said I just came across your video here very interesting

[@joshwhitehead3737]

Very good video guys 🤙🏻

[@duncanpoundcake]

This shit goes on in the army, civvy street, everywhere you go. It's an endless battle women have to demand respect.

[@R_Neill]

I really enjoyed watching this video I would never have thought you would have been in the army and I think that's what I liked about this video the most was just listening to you talking and its sad that you were put through that in the army and driving the lorry after you got your new car but I hope you two are enjoying driving as owner operators and I hope you two do well and the youtube grows and your lorry business grows so you have plenty of jobs and then even buy another lorry and your boyfriend could drive it or hire another driver to drive it

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou, and yeah thats why I thought id make this video, as I don't really mention my time in the army that often

[@rustybycyclebragg9258]

Do this channel as a couple please you two are very special modern content thank you both

[@plp9894]

Bloody brilliant vid. Brave🤘

[@markfareham8627]

Sounds like he needed a good sorting out love xx

[@brendanmchugh6440]

You are a rock , and have my full respect, wishing you the very best of luck for the future, stay as you are 🍀🍀🍀🇮🇪

[@truckerbaddie]

I appreciate that!

[@jaybooth555]

Really enjoyed this vlog, wasn't boring at all, would never have guessed you had been in the army and all that you've been through, Very rare i comment on any video but just felt like i had to on this one for some reason lol Really hope the business takes off for you both as you both seem genuine decent people. All the best for the future.

[@truckerbaddie]

Ahh well Thankyou so much for your comment, I appreciate it & thanks for the kind words 🫶🏼

[@stevedean1602]

You both make a great team 😎

[@nealeburgess6756]

Thank you for opening up to us. Very courageous. I really hate sexual abuse, or any other form of bullying or abuse. I am glad that you both now have each other to care for and be cared by. I wish you all the best with you trucking business, and any other projects you go for. By the way, I have absolutely no idea what your "subscription based platform" is. I guess I don't need to know!

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou for watching, hope you have a great Christmas

[@benholland9240]

Maaate we did the same tour. October to March 12-13. Did you stay on bastion 1 or 2? Keep up the great content it's great to see veterans having success

[@nigelhanson6789]

hiya Nicole been a great listen HNY

[@jamesharvey310]

Great video guys keep up the good work and these type of people in the work place have to be grounded out there like 🐀 as my wife had this crap at work and she told the boss who sorted this out but hey follow your dreams become a Police Intercepter it looks good fun we may be see you on TV.

[@TheWarriorof96]

Hiya I went out on tour on herrick 18 with 2 scots I was out in fob

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou!

[@TheWarriorof96]

@truckerbaddie ur welcome good lucky with the new truck u should go to bigger company see if u can sub contractor for them I no company I drive for is always sub thing out so u never no

[@yant8777]

Amazing story Nicole,you have big life experience,fair dues.

[@truckerbaddie]

Thankyou for watching!

[@ChalkanCheese]

Just the fact that he's changing the rota so you work together should have been enough to raise eyebrows. I've met ALOT of NCO's that let a touch of authority go to their heads and seen alot of recruits graduate that barely put the effort in.