DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER

I thought id take the time on this Vlog to show people what a full days work might be like for aspiring HGV drivers.
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todays vlog will hopefully provides a small insight into the different HGV work you can do and what to expect. check out my channel for more content like this showing you tips and hints ect.
PLEASE NOTE BY NO MEANS AM I RIGHT OR WRONG THIS IS JUST MY OPINION AND HOW I LIKE TO DO THINGS MY VERY OWN WAY.

[@billyhgvuk]

Nice one Kev. Good video here. I really enjoyed the content 👍

[@7coisty]

Well done trucker Kev! See you at work in the New Year😊

[@elijaprice]

This is an interesting video, I'm a software developer and I'm considering training as a driver or something like that. The idea of just being on your own all day, going from place to place, appeals to me.

[@1jakedizzle]

I’m in a very similar situation. Have you begun training?

[@Big_Old_Bondy]

​@@colinwilson6942I'm thinking of doing it as a plumber lol.

[@clarenceishmael9615]

Don't think it's as simple as that. Do a bit of research and you'll realise it's an extremely challenging job both personally and professionally.

[@kiwicol7383]

Don’t ….long hours work till done shift is shit not all the jobs are as good as they seem unrealistic times for delivery slots 😩 I’d start my day and according to my schedule I was already behind before I’d even left the depot

[@LenaTrucker]

Ooh like it - lots of tips. Let’s keep on trucking 🎉

[@Flyprh]

Hi, loving your videos. I've just started the process of getting my HGV licence to try a career change and you're definitely convincing me further to give this a proper go. Keep up the good work!

[@dirtybiscuit9789]

I've just started the theory, hoping to have the licence in the next 6 months for a career change as well, have you started driving yet? How is it?

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy how's it going ok. I am glad you are enjoying life. Keep up the good work and I hope you enjoy your holiday phil.

[@TRUCKERKEV]

Hey Phil thanks so much !!! Hope you have a blessed day !!

[@ashterfadgadget817]

I've just signed up for agency work, so good to hear you talking it up!

[@stig649]

Hey dude ...I'm thinking of getting my HGV was just curious as to how hard you found it getting work with an agency with little to no experience?

[@ashterfadgadget817]

It's basically impossible! I've had nothing since I passed.@@stig649

[@cheezeman188]

I'm 14 thinking abt what I wanna do after school and this video really made me wanna do this if I enjoy driving I'll do this

[@yourmomma7863]

Cool vid bro For future reference it’s a trailer brake not a handbrake and the coupling method you friend taught is referred to as split or close coupling. Keep up the good work

[@mightyminigamer8771]

its a scania r450 12 litre inline 6 cylinder 450 bhp around 1700 newton meters of torque

[@SirTibzy]

I'm liking this Bollywood-style intro music that you're using my friend! 👌

[@PsyMongazoid]

I was taught by my driving school to couple/uncouple making the extra space on the catwalk. I think it's called 'split coupling'. Sometimes it's the only way if there's not enough room between the trailer head board and unit.

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you 👍👍

[@justogmula4627]

Great video 👌🏾

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Where I work no one does manual entries. I do, but most don't. They're playing with fire.

[@deangriffin9095]

Start my course next month and test from september to december. Seriously cant wait for a new career!

[@deangriffin9095]

Lessons from the 18th and test on the 24th of October!

[@dalewright8945]

How did it go? Start mine the 26th

[@TheDanGuy]

No views?! God damn i may actually be first for once! Love it Kev, keep up the stellar work!

[@TRUCKERKEV]

Haha thanks buddy and yer I think you were 😂

[@andrewblack6628]

Good video

[@markmottershead2269]

hello txt 5 months ago from dubai and now back home hopefully see ya on the road 😅

[@RamTamang2017]

Wow very very informative video! Can we get a job as a part time? Or maybe during our free time? As I am currently working in MPGS and it work like 4 days on and 4 days off. Thanks in advance 😊

[@VectraVX]

Hi Kev, I found your channel this morning and have been binging. I love you content! I have a question, why do you work for agencies and not a single company? I'm aspiring to start driving HGVs in a few years and was wondering what the pros and cons are of each, and why (or even if) you chose agency work. Thanks!

[@TRUCKERKEV]

Simply because I have a main job and tbh this works around my hrs child care and all sorts of other complications, I choose my work and hrs and negotiate for highest rates only 🤫😂

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

This is not only a job but a lifestyle

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

I get £20.72 an hour as my regular wage. Plus £54 a day weekend premium.

[@TypeRTeg]

That is what I thought, seemed low when he said only £20 a hour for a Saturday so I assumed he was getting X1.5 wage. I can make £21 a hour on a Saturday just in the factory I work. Thought HGV driving would pay far more than that tbh.

[@DavidYoel13]

@@TypeRTegyes it’s disappointing That also means that normally the payment is shit

[@markpayne8761]

The trouble is when people are getting payed 20 per hour for a Saturday bank holiday rate, no wonder the pay is rubbish , drivers are putting up with poor wages when you are getting young drivers working for this poor money especially SATURDAY BANK HOLIDAY no hope for decent wages .

[@albertocoutinho5703]

Essa Scania e da Argo logistics em amesbury?

[@xConnor007x]

thinking of getting into hgv driving, im 28 years old, how much does it roughly cost these days in total to fully get started? i heard about 2000-3000 is that right? also should i go straight into class 1 or do some class 2 first?

[@maciej_zieba]

Hi, you end up sorting it?

[@thewidowmaker4037]

So i passed my class 1 a couple of weeks ago, quick question....when your picking up a new trailer how do you know how high it is for your in cab marker?

[@TRUCKERKEV]

Amazing news well done buddy if you can’t find a sign on the outside of the trailer and or near the trailer airline system Then ask someone in the office or fellow driver

[@Leethetypeofbloke]

How difficult is driving a Lorry?

[@Who-cu9eu]

Am I allowed to use Google Maps instead?

[@Ninj1959]

I can’t be the first to say this, but technically, you can’t put the tachograph on break and then do a vehicle check. Vehicle checks are “Other Work” and the way you have filmed it, another little check on the way back to the cab, your break would actually be negated as you were doing other work while your tachograph was recording a break!!

[@Aqdas..]

Shhh nobody is gonna know 🤫

[@joe8279]

Nice vid pal. Can you say who the agency are?

[@TRUCKERKEV]

Thanks mate unfortunately not 😩

[@joe8279]

@@TRUCKERKEV - no issues.. stay well n keep em coming. Always great vids and I find i learn something

[@alexmacdonald7016]

You was at argo in amesbury lol

[@morleysonthemove5624]

You look like Brentford goalkeeper David raya 😂

[@TRUCKERKEV]

😂😂😂😂 na the violation !!! Wish my bank looked like his

[@tayyibmohammad2513]

How come you don’t use Waze or google maps instead of Tom Tom ?

[@TRUCKERKEV]

You need a trucker satnav that is able to take into account your size, mainly height so it dost try and take you through a road with a low bridge

[@craigdunse3]

It goes because you dont have a trailer on. Deliver deiver not a wagon driver really

[@charlie2490]

Is hgv class 1 driving good at 21 years old and for my future ?

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

If you can get the right job, yes.

[@jackmac919]

US truckers make so much more than Uk.

[@xbluewolfy1741]

Big difference bud! You works more hours, drive further distances and your cost of living is a lot higher then the UK! 🤦🤣

[@TRUCKERKEV]

@@xbluewolfy1741 imagine paying 2k because you sprained your ankle jumping out the cab 🤮🤷🏽‍♂️

[@user-jy8gx5ky4v]

to kids going to driver a hgv , dont bother