What I've Learned In 12 Months Of Driving Class 1 HGVs'

[@TheColv]

Hey Deady Just wanna say thanks! I passed class 2 11 years ago but failed the class 1 Your HGV training playlist popped up on my KZbin a few months ago and made me think about going for the class 1 again after all these years… I passed on Thursday with 1 minor! If it wasn’t for your vlogs I might never have bothered. Cheers fella!

[@Deady2012]

Awesome mate! Congratulations!!

[@AndrewSefton-j2i]

You're burning on the money

[@mpaddyuk70]

Passed my class 2 started on agency work first 2 weeks I was doing bin collections spent more time in reverse down tight streets drives etc absolutely hated it then it just clicked and I love it now 😃

[@redbarron5991]

As soon as you reversed it into the bay in a one’r, I was waiting for you to go “fudge!, I left the numberplate on”. Laughed when you proudly held it in your hand……he’s learning! 😂

[@Deady2012]

Getting there Mon 😂

[@steamaccount1864]

well lad you have helped me think about getting me class 1&2 as iv always wanted to do it so thanks lad see you in your next video stay safe

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

Hi Deady, started my training today, mostly reversing but I did do 4 pass worthy reverse manoeuvres so very happy with that, Badg my instructor told me that no question was a stupid question. Totally agree with your first point, never go over your hours, the vehicle's gross or with a defective vehicle, I worked for emr at Chard in Somerset before my daughter was born and we never let a bulker go out overloaded, it's your licence so protect it, stay safe and have a good weekend

[@Deady2012]

Good luck 🤪 You’ll smash it!

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

@@Deady2012 I will let you know if I pass my class 2 in the comments on your next video, stay safe

[@TMCNJ]

Most interesting bicycle lane at 6:50 I thought it was a bus lane too small for a bus at first 😂

[@Bigfootsteps1]

The joy in your face when you floored it was something mate hahaha

[@Deady2012]

It gives me the heeby jeebies my car 😂

[@michaelthomas3646]

the reverse onto bay 47 @36 minutes, I cannot find a fault with at all, yes a little too shallow towards the end, but timing and positioning were spot on to recover it. the only thing I will say is a little too hard with the slam against the bay, nearly hard enough that the company is now in Southampton!! lol. great vlog Deedy, keep up the great work, love watching these at stupid a.m. still got 18'ish minutes left to watch, but am enjoying it.

[@williammiller5983]

Thanks to you, luke c and Scott Andrews I managed to pass both my class 2 and class 1 in the last 7 months. Thanks for all the hint tips and info.

[@clarenceishmael9615]

Really interesting. Your turn of phrase is proper northern funny and you bring it all to life. 😂

[@erenranda6930]

Absolute respect for your videos bro, you are honest and great content! Keep up the great work 👊🏻

[@Deady2012]

Thanks a lot mate

[@tonylaird9500]

Hi Deady. Your videos are very entertaining and honest! Just waiting to start my practical training to get my C + E Licence with Driver Academy at 61. Watching your videos gives you a really good insight about the job. Cheers and keep the videos coming.

[@anthonygaunt8974]

Well Deady I need you to keep teaching and myself to keep learning😊

[@geoffwilson2724]

Loved it again Deady..... the Italian "Russian" cracked me up. The advice is great for new drivers from someone who is doing it. Keep them coming Deady lad. Friday nights would not be the same without you 👍👍👍😂😂

[@goonballer]

Hey deady, passed my class 2 six weeks ago, started a new job this week! Loving it and my driving has improved loads but today I accidentally hit a safety railing in the warehouse, I'm gutted. Anyways loving the vids keep it up lad

[@stichupman]

No worries mate it happens to be expected for new drivers. I smashed 2 mirrors in 6 months after passing Haha.

[@Deady2012]

Everyone makes mistakes. It’s how you accept it, apologise & move on that’ll keep you improving as a driver ☺️

[@stichupman]

@@Deady2012 nobody will take the piss as every driver has dome things. No names but a guy I worked with ripped the whole tail lift off on a barrier in the depot yard Haha it was a bit of a mess. He was also a union leader.

[@williamfence566]

I've run out of that depot at Normanton and was saying to myself 'you'll have a job getting out going that way" just as you said it . Great advice on the vlog. Two months into my Class 2 job was asked to take out a vehicle with an obvious defect . Said I would help transfer the load but won't take it on that vehicle. Had to stand my ground and was willing to walk away ( agency ) . Got a begrudging ok then but was never put in that position again and worked there for a good few months afterwards.

[@robertsavage8168]

Love the video I passed my class 2 5 weeks ago doing my class 1 in 2 weeks time keep her lit deady

[@TrshOnCrack]

Worst mistake doing back to back, you will struggle with the class 1, I think the best way to go about it is get some experience in you first before doing class 1, I been on the tippers for over a year driving in and out of london everyday before I even went for my class 1, best decision I made. Its a completely different story on an artic.

[@officialsked]

past year av been pondering making a switch to HGV work from my current spot in software development (office work is wank) and can certainly say your channel HAS shown me the work really isn't such a horror show as many chat it to be. Know my granddad worked as HGV driver since the world was black and white and he got on well with it, shame he passed before I was old enough to become properly keen on it as a career. either way been enjoying your videos since the start & can certainly say they're helping me come closer to a conclusion. Big up deady!

[@jbunn2070]

Cheers deady just the advice I needed. You are the only truck vlogger I watch 😎

[@david-im2iu]

After a year and a half of this pandemic knocking me back i’ve finally just passed my theory hazard perception and CPC today oioi 💪🏻👌🏻👌🏻 first attempt 🤗

[@Deady2012]

Good on you mate! See you on the road soon!

[@lionsroar9782]

As a class 2 driver for 22 years Google maps have been a god send in finding the delivery point if there's a bridge on route I zoom in to see if I can read the height but yeah never go out over weight

[@lionsroar9782]

Hermes shit pay did a month on nights for 11.50 an hour never again

[@truckingwithMarkS]

Cool vid again, I’m doing my class 1 next week…can’t wait. Thanks for the tips 👍

[@TheColv]

Good luck Don’t let test nerves fudge you up! It’s a safe drive they’re after, not a perfect one

[@andyalberts1758]

Another cracking vid Deady. Finally there.....class 2 last Friday and CPC mod 4 this morning thank fook 😁 Now to find a job 👍

[@cloudmaker]

Well you young fella's have got it easy, back in my day we could only dream of having a syncro' box it was crash boxes for us! At least I'm in the old driver but still enjoys it camp. You were right to warn new pass drivers about some of these things like overloading and hours because not only is it risking your license or worse there is also the fact that it would be detrimental to you getting a job with a decent employer. Love the sound of that Subaru of yours. Take care fella.

[@nickwarren3559]

Fully hear you on Google maps. I do use it, however I generally use it for the last mile. I use it in conjuction with my garmin dezl 700. I find it brilliant for getting to the postcode, and the Google maps is just to pinpoint where the business is on the street. Regardless of what people use you're the driver, it's always your call, never follow blindly

[@Ryfle.2]

Deady just want to say your a legend mate. Had my theory on Friday and was nervous as fuck. Got all the books and apps and everything but was just panicking. Watched your videos on you doing your theory and practising everything and really helped me understand in a more down to earth way and I smashed the theory so thank you buddy keep up the videos!!

[@Deady2012]

Congratts Bro! That’s why i did the HGV Playlist! Awesome man

[@andyfenwick2924]

Great video Deady passed my class 1 about 5 weeks ago still struggling like hell at reverse 😂 can’t wait for it to suddenly click

[@krystalgazer5196]

It will lad . More you do it the quicker it will click .

[@pictlandpickers1171]

Practice on euro truck simulator 🤣

[@soud4660]

Passed my class 2 two weeks ago and started my first job last Wednesday on the skips and love it, they passed me off their assessment on Friday so on my own tomorrow 😬

[@tintin-rc7sp]

Did you go direct or thru an agency? Just passed class 2 last week myself, sent 3 applications out and had 2 replies of unsuccessful on this occasion.

[@soud4660]

@@tintin-rc7sp went direct, tried 4 agencies and all said we have to speak to them and we will get back to you then never heard anything, wonder why there is a shortage agencies aren’t really interested in new passes

[@thomasyoung5147]

Thanks for this, your right about other drivers saying the industry is crap when it’s not, don’t get people kicking off about how low their wages are when I work out their on 35k a year like what the hell that’s not bad for a job anyone can do as long as they get their licences and are chill.

[@steveakamouser]

Great vid as always just sent off for my provisional licence and have booked to get my class 2 and 1 training. really looking forward to starting driving . You never know may take you up on your offer of joining you at warrington

[@davidsmirnoff98267]

Thats great advice Deady. I'm still waiting for my licence back after doing my medical last month. I hope it gets processed before my medical runs out due to DVLA strikes. I have been exploring drivers pay & its higher than what I'm getting as a support worker.

[@carl_marks1626]

Some drivers at our place have been waiting 6 to 8 weeks to get their licenses back from dvla. Because of covid the vast majority of dvla desk tossers have been working from home.

[@raywalker6633]

Never sent you a comment before but you do a great job {driving and vlogging} and deserve credit for it. Never been a hgv driver although did parcel delivery in Merseyside in thlate 70s. I am originally from South Manchester but moved to Lincolnshire and now Belgium and your accent takes me back to when I worked In Bolton. Made some good friends but could never understand a word they said😂. Seriously you may think you're not great at chatting to camera but you give a no bullshit view and don't suffer fools. Keep up the good work

[@nzvii743]

i seem to of been in a bit of a privilege i was a bus driver and then went to car transporting Class 2 and then class 1 and we always got told if your tired pull over do it tomorrow, height stick check height everytime you move the decks and check the route with planners if you're unsure... good vid deady 🤘🏽

[@Davidscottexplores]

Love what u do deady u have helped me made my decision and that is to become a truck driver so I'm gonna start learning to drive this week and get it done

[@melloaw3989]

Very informative brother! Keep up the great work! Look forward to the next

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate.

[@sargiel111]

Another awesome vid! Looking forward to next one :)

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate

[@jbbumpkin]

I know my former employer, a local authority, really had to clamp down on driver and vehicle infringements because they were in danger of losing their Operators Licence. They removed spare wheels from every vehicle across the board because you had social services bods losing wheels from their cars because they couldn`t change them safely. There was a minibus driver sacked because his minibus had four tyres that were showing the steel cords. The amount of faulty LA vehicles stopped by VOSA, as it was at the time, was so high VOSA was actively seeking them! Loss of the O Licence would have resulted in the LA not being able to operate anything over 3.5 tonnes and they would have needed to farm out services tp the private industry, no doubt at extra cost!

[@paulnapier2881]

5th wheel grease on your arm at the first location, had me saying don’t put your arm on armrest, don’t put your arm on bed, did both one after the other😵‍💫

[@gazmoto]

Rookie error, he won’t be doing that when he gets it on the bedspread at home and the missus withdraws privileges for a week 😂😂😂😂

[@benjaminhague2675]

Currently waiting for a mod 3 test for class 2, mod 4 is booked but three seems to be taking a while. I'm dead excited for it.

[@waynehammerton5698]

As always Deady another brilliant vlog buddy until the next vlog Deady take care of yourselves my good man

[@Deady2012]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@waynehammerton5698]

Anytime Deady

[@chrisd2415]

Followed you from the beginning and only just seen this, love Scoobys, you’re obviously a Petrol head as well. Hopefully one day I can buy you a pint 🍻

[@maxshepherd926]

Good video, good insight because il be doing my class 1/Heavy combo licence over in aus when I go home and hopefully onto the MC multi combo road trains… good vid.

[@Deady2012]

Cheers Bro! Good Luck!

[@tony-yp6qk]

Another great video has always deady hope you and kids are well 👍 when you took your key out of the car ignition I swear I could still hear it running

[@gazmoto]

You could Tony,it’s a turbo timer, leaves the engine running for the turbo to cool down,not exactly necessary but a lot have them 👍👍

[@464iggy]

28mins 'speed up you fadge' just made me spit my brew out 🤣

[@davidwilkes83]

Love the sound of that scooby especially when she gets on boost

[@Deady2012]

Shes a beauty.

[@davidwilkes83]

@@Deady2012 she sure is bud, like a fine wine only gets better with age

[@carl_marks1626]

I’ve been driving 30 years and some days I hate the job. Because I’m getting old being thrown about in a seat for 12 hours is becoming a pain. At least with this driver shortage companies are at long last paying half decent money.

[@marknucita8284]

Great video, pointing out weight and the hours is very important I dont drive HGVs but dont agree with the Goverment saying we will sort out the shortage by letting drivers drive more hours. The person who made that statement should spend a week tramping, shadowing a driver doing 60 plus hours, see what its like. If people making rules have done the job you get better results. PS Back to weight, i think i am correct saying each ton over weight is a grand fine £1000, so its not worth an extra hous money.

[@rickycunningham6368]

Man, thanks For passing The info on with The lessons dude, like your learning experience of being a year in The industry, itll help so many new drivers at not being shafted

[@rickycunningham6368]

Forgot to say, ya should at some point do an app , with other professional drivers and new starters, so they have a mentot Per sé, like if they have any questions that theyre unsure of, they can ask someone more experienced, and Get sound advice from thosd that care about The industry who wont profit over safety , who wont cost you your licence. Stay safe dude, hope your well

[@stevenshilvock4891]

Always look forward to vids real talk full of positives always hgv content 💯on 🔥helping me through process 👌

[@Deady2012]

I try my best.

[@stevenshilvock4891]

@@Deady2012 feck the haters 👍

[@richardcorner9262]

Remember the defect book is the most powerful thing a driver has,

[@wayneevenden8330]

Keep the vlogs going, some rear view mirror town driving would be awesome 😎

[@christopherfarmer5626]

Great vlog mate some good advice and good footage mate keep up the good work all the best.

[@Deady2012]

Thanks a lot mate

[@beazy_1929]

Class video deady keep it up boss man

[@simonabbott5369]

In a round about fashion the advice and no no's u gave to new drivers was bang on ,the one u missed is mobile phones the law and traffic commissioner are really clamping down on the use whilst driving and the penalties are massive

[@Deady2012]

Mobile Phones are any drivers. That’s why i didn’t mention them mate ☺️

[@bennetthunting8105]

Bigger fines in a lorry or bus (if it goes to court) than a car.

[@scoyle1750]

Sent of for provisional class 2 today, hopefully want to drive a hgv part time for a easier life and keep my hand in bricklaying part time for the money side 👍

[@Deady2012]

Belting idea

[@solidbanjobanjo9367]

Glad ya doing well king, watched your vids from a year or so ago, you look a lot happier these days man, keep up the good vids

[@Deady2012]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@breaking3837]

That engine sounds beautiful!

[@graham2733]

Go go go Deady doing his Lewis Hamilton Impression,get chuffing foot down 😂😂👍👊

[@jayd1974]

Decent video and advice Deady👍

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate

[@ste8715]

Everything you said in that I can relate to, I've been driving class 2 days on pallet force for 3 months now, I didn't enjoy it at 1st but I do now, and yes I've had a few infringements lol, too many

[@Deady2012]

Haha you’ll get used to it after a bit

[@danandsarah2026]

Keep up the good work lad 👍👍👍👍

[@LukeW1090]

Great video, thank you! I passed my Theory, Hazard Perception & CPC already, but failed my practical Class 2 a couple of weeks back. Instructor was a very unhelpful d**k. Company booked me in free of charge for another 5 hours training and free re-test in August. Any advice please as I've been out of work for 2 years and very nervous and keen to get my licence through!

[@avivstoica]

It was looking very nice that sunset 🌇 and the new format of the video is very nice and not boring at all ( i mean the 2 cameras 😁) . Can you show us how to use the tahometre please when you have time? Cheers from Coventry 👍

[@Deady2012]

Sure thing ☺️

[@colmdowney8800]

Good job great content,very well projected.

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate

[@dalasingh6644]

Thanks pal enjoyed that 👍🏼

[@TheeWelshAnimal]

Good advice there lad, agree on all. That Russian accent is ace, cracked me right up 🤣

[@GsCConcrete123]

a transport manager told me one time, as a driver if you think it is not safe do not do it. 👍👍👍

[@stichupman]

Exactly it's your licence and your choice.

[@Deady2012]

Agreed

[@nathanc1300]

I enjoyed the in-depth analysis on the 'lube' way more than I should 😂😂 funny stuff. When's the next live?

[@keenanbundock5966]

Whenever I see a Hermes unit I can’t help but always say “Spermes” now cause of you lad!

[@Deady2012]

Hahahaha

[@62nidge]

Hermes or is it herpes 🤣

[@Oldguydosestuff]

I’m still enjoying your blogs after joining your channel shortly after you started your training and it was a great help to get me through the process thanks and I’m loving the driving after 3 months You mentioned a work time directive blog your looking at doing One point I’m struggling with is I have 15 minutes Then approaching 6 hours I have a 30 minute Do I need to complete 30 minutes before the 6 hour WTD rule or just started it ? If that makes sense 🥴

[@TheColv]

Only have to start a 30 minute break before ‘6 hours working in one go’ is up - so 5 hours 59 minutes working time in one go without a break is legal p.s. If you’ve already had a 15 minute break - that sort of kind of resets the 6 hours working time so, as long as your driving time hasn’t reached 4&1/2 hours, you don’t have to have a 15 AND a 30 minute break within 6 hours - but you do need to have at least a total of 30 (started and finished breaks) within 9 hours - (or 45 minutes break for over 9 hours but by the time anyone gets to 9 hours working they’ll probably have done 4&1/2 hours driving anyway) But don’t forget that working time breaks rules and driving time breaks rules are different regardless of if you’ve worked 6 hours or 9 hours or just drove 4&1/2 hours straight I hope I haven’t confused you more 🤦‍♂️🙄

[@andrewfinlayson4687]

I hated driving hgv’s at 1st, was a bag of nerves because of 2 early bumps when i just started but now that I’m used to it, aye its no bad

[@Deady2012]

I’m glad you stuck at it mate!

[@Crypto-stacker4]

On the road to getting my hgv passed both theory’s Friday .next is dreaded cpc theory on Friday wish me look

[@Deady2012]

Mod 2 is easier than Theory. So you should nail it. Good luck!

[@Crypto-stacker4]

@@Deady2012 hopefully mate. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Crypto-stacker4]

@@Deady2012 and thanks

[@Crypto-stacker4]

Passed it today after watching your videos great help. NOT BAD FOR A 42 YO LOL thanks

[@Crypto-stacker4]

@@Deady2012 just an update passed class 1 test

[@andrewmeanley4897]

Great video pal 👍

[@Chris-the-Saxon]

Alight!? I passed my HGV theory and hazards today! Roll on a week intensive!!

[@ariew333]

Congrats!

[@wesleywatson9514]

Gl m8. Keep it cool

[@carlj1620]

It’s a very hard job mate. I’m a multi drop hgv driver. It’s very stressful but some days are great 👍 Depends what run I get given

[@Chris-the-Saxon]

@@carlj1620 I'm looking forward to it, I've been at sea for 15 years, desperate for a change! I was trapped in the job,

[@stichupman]

@@carlj1620 same shit for me mate I enjoy the job but some routes I properly hate Haha.

[@carl123uk]

Another good vlog lad 👊

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate.

[@Craig-tx4vn]

Great vlog deady 🙂👌

[@tonye7509]

Damn that Sccoby sounds sweet. These young’uns today rollin round in Golf R’s and S3’s. Fuck em. Scooby all day pal.

[@tonye7509]

@Shaun Osborne It’s not about power for me pal. The look of the Scooby. The sound of it. It’s rallying heritage. A bit like the Evo. If I could afford one I’d have a MK1 Escort Mexico. I’d also love an XR2I an XR4x4, an RS2000. Golf R and S3 would smoke em all but like I said. It ain’t about the power.

[@tonye7509]

@Shaun Osborne Probably an age thing I reckon. I’m in my 40’s now and those were the motors I drooled over.

[@Deady2012]

It’s the noise of the Scoob that does it for me. Turns me on everytime i hear it. Can’t ask for more from a lump of metal.

[@rogerleyster4306]

Always stay til the end 👍

[@christyler373]

so much you have in a small time well done from norwich

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate!

[@paulgill5078]

What do you drive

[@truckerIan]

Every truck whatever the size should have a height indicator in the cab and it;s technically an offence to have the wrong height showing.

[@graham2733]

Put tha seat belt on Deady Lad,come on Belt Up👍👊

[@craigwharmby7386]

I was gonna ask you if looking back now, did you prefer class 2 driving because honestly watching your earlier vlogs when you first started out it comes across that you enjoyed it more back then deady, not saying that you are a miserable git or anything now but you did seem happier in those early vlogs 😂. Great video again mate 👍

[@Deady2012]

Yeah i did prefer class 2 work. Far more enjoyable. Meet more people too. Trunking is easy & good money but hardly speak to anyone 😂

[@shaneg9696]

Great vlog mate

[@przemeknowak2905]

White scooby like mine👌, im hgv 1 to ,they pay not bad now

[@Ben-gj6uf]

Even better than a satnav, buy a truck map. Maps don’t break or freeze. If any of you don’t own a sat nav (like me) and do use google maps (like me) make sure you compare your route to a truck map. Truckers Britain is what you need to buy. If the route takes you down low bridges. Use a map and google maps to plan around the bridge etc. Don’t be afraid to put your hazards on and pull on the side of the road if there’s an unknown diversion to check a map if your driving in a Decker Cus the twat in the car beeping behind you ain’t running 16ft tall. Piss poor planning leads to piss poor performance. Plan your route, check your height and have a safe journey. Ps. Don’t blindly follow a satnav unless you know it’s going to get you exactly to where you need to be. It’s hilarious when you see drivers in the car park of a dc because they blindly followed the satnav

[@phil6812]

I'm surprised you managed to find a parking space in that car park, bloody nightmare trying to find a space around lunchtime.

[@Deady2012]

It is haha!

[@princeplays1993]

Good stuff Gareth

[@0rrin]

What car do you have? Sound's glorious 🙌🏽

[@essssadiq9208]

Hi deady good video like always

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate

[@graham2733]

I couldn’t be a sparky either mate,I aren’t wired up right 🤣🤣👍👊

[@jelomaxjoiner]

Question Deady you say your well paid , the rate your on is a flat rate for all hours or do you get increments for hrs over normal working days. Keep on trucking

[@trickifichd2939]

16:06 don’t forget driving hours

[@chrismurray3198]

Just seen you in Tesco earlier. Seen your motor outside very nice 👍

[@Deady2012]

😂😂 Mint haha

[@darrencowley8265]

Hi Deadly I don't drive I use a disabled scooter lol 😊but I really like your video's keep safe on the roads. Take care 😊👍🏻

[@kevindoughty3907]

Gotta be a former Bootneck with that Force Wear "Hoofing" t-shirt on..? Nice to see the Poppy lapel pin too, I wear one all year round as everyday is Remembrance Day to me.. 😉 What are your thoughts on the extended hour's coming in on Aug 23rd.. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Good or bad thing..? Stay safe Royal from a former Combat Medic.. 🇦🇲

[@Deady2012]

I wish i was 😂 I was a Fusilier haha. Not got the balls for the Marines. Or the lungs 😂 Take care Bro!

[@VForVuarrier]

Hey mate brill vid, what’s the typical range between each drop/depot?

[@MarkN67]

Another good one Deady. Just wanted to ask a quick question. I’m wanting to take my C and C+E tests but every job I’m looking at is asking for at least a year’s experience. I don’t want to spend £2k plus and struggle to find work. Do many companies/agencies take on new drivers?

[@Deady2012]

Its easier to find Class 2 work as a new pass than class 1

[@Sijonesy4]

M8 ur car sounds amazballs love it 👍

[@graham2733]

Deady doing his impression of Lewis Hamilton,get tha foot darn lad👍👊