Concrete Precasts and Tight Sites

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[@74sampson]

SO TIGHT, HE'S DROPPING DIAMONDS! They should pay truck drivers much better wages and provide better conditions for them.

[@FutherGaming]

Bloody hell, some sites has such a tight space that if a new HGV driver does it, I don't think they would be able to perform the maneuver required. You did a very good job, man!

[@Raul689]

thanks pal

[@hemispheres500]

Raul's delivery skills second to none. Stay safe Brother.

[@Raul689]

Thanks verry much Stu. All the best 👍👍

[@davidtaylor6654]

I deliver parcels done it for nearly 36 years ,enjoyed the video and seeing inside a double deck trailer and a artic driver days work can be strenuous as shown in video .Three cheers for them keeping the stores stocked with goods even more during covi 19

[@Raul689]

Thank you 👍

[@matt12346]

I use to work at that McCann site in coalville I left there in 2019 to do my hgv test 😁

[@ziefik]

They're expecting a delivery and leaving vans and machinery all over the place, really opens my eyes to what truckers have to deal with on a daily basis! One would hope that building sites especially had an idea of how much room was needed for an artic since they get deliveries often, but apparently not!

[@trevorhudson3791]

Great English accent “fucking hell” love it. Super video thanks

[@Raul689]

Thanks a lot pal 😆😆

[@TRUCKERJOES]

Building sites are my favorites make me feel right at home

[@andrewcalvert2013]

35 years in this job and so nice to see so much professionalism from this young man! Beautiful work Raul! I have covered most aspects of this job and to see this young man handle siuations with such skillfull ease makes me happy.lol The movement at the traffic lights was perfect, just as I would have done, Praise Brother! Please people, if you consider youself a "Driver" then in my humble opinion, you would llearn a lot from this man! Last word, call it OCD or professionalism, the tidying of the strap s is beautiful, but.... the twang got me lol

[@Raul689]

thanks a lot for the kind words sir. I still have a lot to learn though. I only try to show the way I do things, not become an example, but if someone is learning anything from this videos, I have done my job :)

[@usernamesreprise4068]

The twang is a carry over from the old roping and sheeting days , back then with jute ropes if it started raining en route we always stopped periodically to check they hadn't stretched and loosened off, and rather than check every dolly you gave the rope a bang - if it twanged it was tight if it didnt......you re- set the dolly, good practice young man - we will make a wagon driver of you yet lol. As an aside I was impressed with your blind side reversing but personally I would have got the dope with that JCB tele handler to move the damn machine first before I started reversing into that yard...bet he was watching you to see if you hit it....but wouldn't move the blinding thing - I used to get things like that a lot back in the old days - before I learnt to say "eff em ....move the damn thing or I stay here till you do" grrrrr !

[@dag221]

Just found the channels and am loving the videos. Keep up the great work.

[@Raul689]

Welcome aboard!

[@keithabberstein6982]

Raul is an excellent driver. He certainly knows how to handle his truck, and his reversing into awkward spaces is particularly impressive I would suggest we could see some of the loading and unloading to add to the interest. A little less of the supersonic roadwork would be a great improvement.!! ,

[@Raul689]

Thank you 🤘

[@jackharrison6771]

Another great, thanks mate. They're all a pleasure to watch.

[@kurtlove4893]

Another good video. Good job 👍

[@steve59rob77]

I use to as well but went to Cadby 9 years now, great driving Raul.

[@kensturgess7279]

Another great video 👍👍👍

[@jamesblood6799]

A job very well done mate, you did that Leicester delivery like a true professional, keep up the good work and great vlogs.

[@forresg500]

You guys do great job!!!!

[@MrDjc72]

👍 nice driving

[@stephenlochhead3112]

Awesome. A great insight to the transport industry! Top vid!

[@Raul689]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eamondevlin1860]

I used to work in a double glazing factory, double glazed unit useds to break out of spite.

[@markwillis7654]

Just found your site,, very good ,, plenty of variety,, reminds me of cjs vlogs, Safe travels from across the pond 👍👋👏☘🇮🇪

[@Raul689]

Thanks verry much pal 👍👍👍

[@skodadriver5533]

@@Raul689hi Raul are you still at McCann's

[@carlray7224]

Impressed!! Very professional. No rip tear, methodical, safety conscious and looks after the gear. Couple of observations - the first load of re bar sees you consider the strap placement and opt for an extra strap / and note you always place the winches on the off side of the trailer, I know plenty of blokes who say it doesn't matter but it does. If you need to adjust the straps mid travel you don't want to be working on the traffic side. Especially relevant for dogs and chains - dog lets go you finish up out in the traffic! Tell the Boss your worth more money lol! Enjoyed.

[@Raul689]

Thank you!

[@Blue60]

Great bit of work your showing, cheers

[@Raul689]

Thanks mate

[@neilmeacham1210]

Hi buddy keep them good videos coming love watching u

[@Raul689]

Thanks mate 👍👍

[@user-og6hm2fv4n]

Hi mate hopefully your wrist gets better soon because I’m missing these delivery vlogs man. They’re so interesting. All the best to you and stay safe

[@Raul689]

Hi pal. The wrist is getting better but still a long way to go to be 100% New vlog will be up this weekend though 😁

[@user-og6hm2fv4n]

@@Raul689 that’s great news. All best and hopefully it’ll be speedy recovery. I’m sure you miss riding the motorbike so why don’t you just ride the bike with one hand like a gangster haha 😂😜😎 yes great stuff can’t wait

[@456Brian]

What a cool fella you are all the best

[@Raul689]

Thanks a lot pal 👍👍👍

[@MaxHeadRush]

Awesome mate!

[@Raul689]

Thanks pal 👍👍👍

[@andrewpeters6808]

Great video Raul.👍👍 I would be worried all the time hauling those concrete precasts around!!!!

[@Raul689]

Absolutely. very nervous when had them on. gives you a bad feeling

[@meilong2338]

Excellent video, it gives an insight into what the job involves. I don’t think is for me either, pushing those heavy pallets

[@Raul689]

Thanks for watching!

[@per-hakongraarud6946]

You are have skills, you drive and park like a boss. great video as well

[@Raul689]

Thanks 👍

[@makwanda3181]

Great video, yours are definitely my favourite :)

[@Raul689]

Thanks verry much 👍👍👍

[@Jhampa108]

awesome

[@duanedavidson8544]

Just wanted to tell you I am an hgv driver only three years in & basically on bulk work all the time. I am a Scottish guy living in England! I love your vlogs as they are realy helpful & show that many people from foreign countries can come here to the UK & earn good money & also contribute to society. There are too many misconceptions about foreigners coming here & milking the system. I'm a trucker & it is hard work,I'm proud to do what I do & I see you are too take care my fellow road warrior & just love what you do x

[@Raul689]

Thank you, i really appreciate the kind words. All the best!

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you.

[@raymondsmith8487]

Frost time viewer. Great content and head cam is great 👍

[@Raul689]

thanks a lot and welcome to the channel

[@joshhowells912]

Another great video mate!

[@Raul689]

Thank you! 😁

[@stugill4513]

only just found your channel very impressed , ive subscrissed

[@Raul689]

Thanks verry much and welcome 👍👍👍

[@MolecularShadowFox]

Great vid :) Looks like they could do with some maintenance on those Krone flatbeds, they're looking a bit worse for wear on the paint front

[@anthonygaunt8974]

God your good lad your strapping up is excellent 😊

[@chris53small]

a work of art all those straps, good job you did

[@Raul689]

More is better i guess 😄

[@misterflibble9799]

@@Raul689 More straps than you needed is never a problem. Fewer straps than you needed is definitely a problem. No such thing as "too many straps on a load".

[@RT-td1pv]

Good videos👍👍

[@Raul689]

Thank you 👍👍

[@archechme]

Enjoyable videos Raul, love that it is not family friendly lol

[@Raul689]

Yeah sorry 😆😆😆

[@irishtruckerdownunder521]

cool video bloke new sup here

[@Raul689]

Thanks pal 👍👍👍

[@skodadriver5533]

The platform to help strap up is grand job many times I strapped a load at McCann's yard in knockloughrim up and down like a flpn yo-yo didn't have the plastic protector's either.

[@dr.t.]

Proper skills to manoeuvre in tight spaces like that, I know for a fact I wouldn't be able to do it , respect 😎😎😎

[@Raul689]

Thanks pal. Just takes practice i guess

[@TrshOnCrack]

Brilliant reversing, I just got my first class 1 job after passing on a contract, not through agency, the company agreed to take me on and fully train me for 2 weeks to get my reversing up to a higher standard, I’ll be helping out the shunter for about a week and then go out to easier stores after that with another driver, looking forward to a new challenge. I have been on the class 2 tippers for over a year now. Some of these sites we get sent to are a nightmare however good experience to have, glad I done the tippers as I will never be out of work if something does not work out with the class 1, considering I have all the necessary cards and courses the MPQC, SUD CYCLING, TARMAC ONE CARD etc.

[@Raul689]

thanks mate. if the money is good on tippers i would not make the move to class 1. is it paid decent?

[@TrshOnCrack]

@@Raul689 it’s an alright pay however I do want to get some experience on the class 1, that way I can go on the class 1 tippers later instead of class 2, the money on the class 1 is a bit better than on tippers at the moment.

[@dazzerjeep8046]

Great video thanks Raul

[@Raul689]

Thanks pal

[@louidakin3584]

I come across this just flicking trough youtube and from the first 5min you are the best hgv blogger out there no fucks given i loved all ya cursing and nice to see ya come to my shitwhole city leicester 🤙 top video and subscribbed 🤙

[@Raul689]

Thanks a lod mate. Yeah i do Leicester a lot. Wouldnt call it a shitwhole, its nice and sunny all the time hahaha. Still better than Liverpool, or am i just sick of it 😅😅😅

[@louidakin3584]

@@Raul689 no mate you just get the posh lil bits thats not a bad area, liverpool is just a dump full stop 😂 love how ya say fuck thats tight then do it one 😂🤙 keep um coming raul.

[@hamster-wh3ws]

Really love this. Makes ordinary tasks seem so interesting. I hope you continue to make videos this way and don't change :)

[@Raul689]

Thank you 👍👍

[@axtonheath8170]

I know Im asking randomly but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me

[@lachlankhalid4886]

@Axton Heath instablaster ;)

[@axtonheath8170]

@Lachlan Khalid i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@axtonheath8170]

@Lachlan Khalid It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my ass !

[@sirrodney3443]

Great stuff, bet your super busy these days, take care

[@Raul689]

Sure thing

[@williamlive7252]

Dude you make it look so easy, which it’s definitely not, great video, Just waiting on my provisional license fingers crossed be on the road by end of September.

[@Raul689]

Good luck mate 👍

[@williamlive7252]

@@Raul689 cheers dude I’ve always wanted to do it but for one reason or another never got around to it , I’m 48 now so I think it’s now or never😂

[@MrPants1970]

Man, you make that reversing look so easy!

[@Raul689]

Just takes practice i guess

[@roseanncampbell7294]

@@Raul689 awwww, you're so humble 😄

[@fitchikalina7507]

I would have a nervous breakdown trying to do your job Raul 😸

[@ivorgotten2368]

Very professional driver. I found this mesmerising at 03.00am, just couldn't stop watching. Fuckin' ell that's tight, haha

[@Raul689]

Thank you 😁

[@cossiebhoy1]

Just had my medical for HGV training and waiting on my provisional I am really learning from these vids but at the same time putting me off lol

[@youdeeni253]

Always leave the tag axle down when leaving tight spots..they allow trailer to follow more kindly than "cut" the corner..(dont forget to lift it again once on the move..to save rubber / fuel..) 😉

[@alexghirca7158]

Forte fain si video te captiveaza si nu vrei sa dai skip

[@Raul689]

mersi mult alex. scuze de raspunsul intarziat :)

[@alexghirca7158]

@@Raul689 nu I nuci in Bai

[@alexghirca7158]

@@Raul689 ai Facebook?

[@Raul689]

Da. Ma poti gasii aici facebook.com/raultrucker689/

[@jamesmarriott3667]

Hi Raul , thank you for another great video , I have notice that when you strap up a load you always put the rachets on the passenger side just like my late step father used to do when he was driving , but alot of drivers put rachets on both sides , take care stay safe and drive carefully 👍👍👍

[@Raul689]

Thanks James. The reason i put the ratchets on the passanger side is that in case of an emergency stop on the hard shoulder, if something gets loose, it would be safer to stay on that side and tight them up. But everyone is free to put them as they wish :) And also its easyer to organise them in the storages. All the best stay safe 👍👍👍

[@riseandshine75]

@@Raul689 genius ! great tip

[@SuperJrjames]

What a hell hole that Leicester drop was Stay safe 👍

[@Raul689]

Thanks you too

[@vladybeat4076]

My favourite part of your videos is when you reversing in tight places, looks challenging for real lol

[@Raul689]

Thanks pal. Yeah it is a bit that's why i loved this job. Never got bored 🛵

[@vladybeat4076]

@@Raul689 i been dreaming about this job since i was 3, and still don't have a license

[@Raul689]

Well it's never to late to start 😁

[@andrewmelia2008]

Just discovered your channel a few weeks ago love the content bro 👌 do you ever do any European work or Irish trips, I'm from Ireland myself

[@Raul689]

Thank you. At the moment i only do local work. Would love to visit Ireland one day Thanks 👍

[@andrewmelia2008]

@@Raul689 hopefully u get over someday,, if u do hit me up lunch is on me 👍

[@Raul689]

@@andrewmelia2008 thank you!

[@sujeetkulkarni7257]

excellant driving , may I know what is net pay load for this three axle trailer

[@Raul689]

Thanks pal.the maximum weight of the trucks in the UK is 44.000kg. The weight of the empty truck is arround 16.000kg

[@vanontherun2843]

Great VLOG mate, I really enjoyed that one 👍. I think the fens around Boston is more like Kansas and the central plains, when I'm there it usually smells of cabbage! I'm an owner driver courier in a van, sub-contracting by the job, usually do 10-15 jobs a week. Very similar in terms of flexibility and the 'fishing' aspect, some days I catch a specimen of a job and other days I catch a little tiddler. No 2 days are the same and it's the ultimate in flexible working. Glad to hear you like the Renault, if I do move up to trucks in the future I'd look to get a T range. Were all the ones you drove the T460? You say it pulled like a train so the T480 should be even better with the 13 litre engine instead of the 11litre in the T460. They have sorted the steering wheel/column issues in the new T range, Stavros 969 did a review on one a few weeks ago.

[@Raul689]

The first truck i drove in the video was the 530 i think. Pulled really well. I am looking for a LWB sprinter any tips on where to get a decent priced one? 😁

[@vanontherun2843]

@@Raul689 I think the 6x2 Tranges come in 460, 480 and 520 bhp. The 460 is 11 litre and the other 2 are 13 litre (same engine as a FH460 or 500). Just the usual places, Autotrader, eBay and Facebook market place. Are you planning on using it for courier work?

[@EGCC4284]

Ratchet straps, what a brilliant invention they are. Can I ask, how many ratchet straps did you carry and what’s the most you have used on one load.

[@Raul689]

Well you should have one strap for each tone. So minimum 22 i would say. I dont think i've put more than 22 to be honest. Depends of how tricky the load is

[@captaindasilva8291]

I swear Volvos just look sleeker than most trucks.

[@gimantolo6468]

👍👍👍...

[@undersc0re682]

Good job man, very tense vid. What would've happened if you'd have bumped something?

[@Raul689]

not much i guess. minor accidents happen but are not recommended 😄

[@undersc0re682]

@@Raul689 That's good. Currently work in retail and they are offering to train up HGV drivers which I'm considering but the tight manoeuvres put me on edge, let alone seeing you go around that roundabout

[@emmanuelzweli]

Hy bro your video are nice cause you show when you load and off load but plz don't cut it too much cause some of us we love to see you drive

[@chrimorhen4585]

You make, Reversing look so easy. And it's Not. Keep safe.

[@Raul689]

Thanks, you too!

[@Epiphone100]

Oh God......building sites, as a former 8 wheeler tipper driver I learnt to hate them all........FULL OF HAZARDS !!!!!!! And unhelpful site workers !!!!!!!

[@Raul689]

I miss them to be honest 😄😄

[@oldtimer7409]

you chaps not only should get 85K + plus as a min. also should be granted an honorary British nationality with your family for the good work needed to do that the Brits can not or will not do.. by the act of parliament that all stops for collection and delivery should have sanitary facilities...... i.e. to be considered as valuable workers. God bless you all, the so few that are owed so much by so many.

[@Raul689]

Thanks for the kind words

[@milanliptak4799]

👍👍

[@SixTenVisuals]

Just my 2 cents, but I would've put 2 boards under 1 strap of the stacks that you did a criss-cross strapping on, like you did with that regular pallet with the black wrap. That didn't seem secure. I hope my American terms make sense!

[@Raul689]

I could have yes. But it was pretty light. Good excuse 😄

[@francoisjeanlouis]

Pleasure of a great morning delivering to Taylor wimpy or other ,if you can fined the right gate the first time!…damn vans parked up all over the delivery entrance,piss me off ,I understand everyone had to do a job ,but surely,they all know HGV access dictate clear room street access?!

[@davidsmith5460]

What company do you drive for?

[@collin6238]

have you thought about doing fuel tanker work I heard t pays well my friend is doing it

[@Raul689]

Not really, i haven't renewed my ADR. Couple of years ago pay was rubbish

[@Aldaron47]

how safe it is to strap the load only from the side and not from the sides plus front to back? I always think that it may slide.

[@Raul689]

you never know. better safe than sorry

[@kanu6532]

The people don't really think. At 6:26 a car park at the juction. By law a car is not allowed to park 10 meter from the junction. What about if the fire brigade needs access.

[@jonathaningram4944]

Hey man, Are you a free lancer? is this your own truck?

[@Raul689]

Not mine. I just drive for them

[@jackrussell19a]

I've never driven a flatbed.. Always wirh a fridge trailer.. Why do you put the straps through the lateral upright posts??

[@Raul689]

those are for fall protection when the guys get on top to grab the rebar to unload it

[@jackrussell19a]

@@Raul689 ahhhhh.. Ok.. Thanks for the reply.. Love your videos.. They're great!! Nice to see how it is in England 👌👍

[@Raul689]

@@jackrussell19a thank you

[@iLoveAppl3947]

damn man. I wonder how these sites are for a new HGV driver. Pain in the azz

[@Raul689]

they are not 😄

[@yorkybar2872]

Too stressful

[@jw191]

Hey, new subscriber here. Would you mind sharing the name of the song at 19:05?

[@Raul689]

Don't know it tbh just use shazam it might help. Welcome to the channel 👍

[@jw191]

@@Raul689 no worries, Shazam / Soundhorn both gave the same wrong answer. Working my way through your other vids. I find this stuff relaxing to watch 👍

[@dmccombe7]

Are all modern trucks automatics these days. ?

[@Raul689]

i think 99% of them are now automatic yes

[@usernamesreprise4068]

Can I take it you don't like tug tests when getting under new trailers ?

[@Raul689]

I always do 👍

[@usernamesreprise4068]

@@Raul689 you didn't on the vid lol

[@ChampFour5]

Why the straps around the top of the trailer with re bar on? Thanks

[@Raul689]

Those are safety straps or fall protection for when you get on top of the rebar. Usualy all sites require 2 on each side. Cheers

[@ChampFour5]

@@Raul689 thanks for replying, enjoying the videos and I like that you show not only the driving but all the other duties too, take care.

[@Raul689]

Thanks a lot pal 👍

[@bogdanconstantinliulea2714]

Hi raul ,which part of britain do u work ,doncaster sheffield ?

[@Raul689]

Liverpool 👍

[@bogdanconstantinliulea2714]

@@Raul689 thanks for the reply ,are there enough truck driver jobs there ? As i will finish soon with my licenses ,and i wanna start my carreer as a truck driver ,i will be a noob , will this impede my chances of getting work ? You have any advice for me ..... thanks alot

[@Raul689]

Esti in UK? Imi poti scrie pe fb si iti pot spune mai multe

[@bugsybielby]

whats your editing sofware??

[@Raul689]

davinci resolve

[@Fegbeg]

Fucking tight 😆

[@aziz75018]

Hi boss how much you can earn monthly by this job ???

[@tonynewcombe9075]

No music please it ruins the video! Background noises are better. Thank you 😊

[@Raul689]

Ok, thank you

[@milohughes3677]

That head cam is a bit much

[@johnrandle8365]

Theirs no good jobs out there good firms maybe when you find one stay with it they don't last too many corrupt companies undermining them ?

[@anthonygaunt8974]

You should be on £25.00 an hour

[@youdeeni253]

You dont do.your ratchets correctly..feed them through the top..that way you wont over burden the reel

[@si4632]

dont forget your strap on🤣

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

36:40 Yeah, stay on the pavement cyclist you may live longer? 41:31 No Entry?

[@Raul689]

Yeah that was the only way in then. They did some works on the other side of the road 😁

[@trafficmax63]

Moan, moan, moan

[@Raul689]

that's what i do

[@christopherhinton6456]

no need for all the swearing.