Delivering Christmas Trees!

[@das5813]

I remember a job I once did when I was running containers out of Felixstowe docks. I'd started in halesowen west Midlands, I collected a small skeleton trailer which had been delivered to the yard before I'd got the job. I'd only been driving a short while and the job was to collect a 20' container from Perry bar containerbase and take it to dairy crest factory near wells in Somerset to load 17 tons of milk powder for barhrain tomorrow morning then deliver it to Felixstowe docks. I actually managed to get loaded in the early evening so I parked up in their company car park. At the time dairy crest had a social club on sight so I looked forward to trying it out later with a few beers etc. I was a little tired so had a little nap hoping to wake up later. However, when I eventually awoke it was after 11pm and pitch black outside, so my treat had to be postponed. I needed a run-out so jumping down stepped forward into the dark and after relieving myself turned to go back to the cab I suddenly realised I couldn't see the cab. Like a blind person I tried feeling for the cab and getting disorientated thought I must've walked further than I'd realised as the cab I'd eventually found seemed too short. Then I realised I'd left the door open, so it'd obviously appear as a short cab and finding the steps climbed back in shut the door. Thinking I was going barmy I decided to turn in properly and setting the alarm for an early start got some shut eye. I was hoping to start at 6am, the alarm woke me and getting dressed put the lights on as it was still pitch black outside, changed the tacho and started the engine and turned on the headlights. Nothing, no lights and couldn't see a thing. I climbed down and went round the front to see if the lights were working. I was surprised and confused I had to press right up to the lamps just to see a glimmer of light from the bulbs. Anyway, climbing back behind the wheel I pondered the situation. It was a short time later that I realised it was fog that was the cause of the blackness, I've never seen fog so thick in my life before or since. It was so black with fog I couldn't even see high or low beam through the windscreen or anything else in the mirrors anywhere. So, I had no alternative but go back to bed as it was far too dangerous to make a move. When it lifted it was well after 9.30am, I decided to head towards the M4 instead of the A303 as I thought this would be the safest route with the pockets of fog still around. Anyway I successfully managed to get to Felixstowe and just as I was going around the island to go into the docks I happen to notice the wheel on the trailer just drop off. The twin wheels had worn themselves over the studs and just fell off. Unbelievable,,after all the miles I'd done with it it decides to fall off just at that particular time, how lucky could one be, thinking the carnage had they broke free at speed on the motorway. How lucky is that ?

[@MissJools11]

I used to work in retail too, and yes the day would drag. Even if it was just a 4 hour shift, it would go really, really slow.

[@bobwatson2531]

I used to detest going to Homebase to make deliveries,there was always an issue, especially waiting at the gate never knowing whether the bell worked.8 years things haven't changed.

[@jasonantigua6825]

A lot of scum work in those places too

[@johndrew3202]

Hi Luke, it often annoys me when vehicles park and keep their engines running. I now realize that trucks could be charging air pressure or needing the heat in the cab, but the fumes are not good to breathe for the forklift drivers etc. that is what I like about these vlogs, they educate folk as to the life of a trucker. Thanks for all of it.

[@SuperBigblue19]

I hauled Christmas trees once & never again. They had a conveyor & crew to stack them in my trailer. Was told I would "assist" in unloading at 3 locations. But upon arrival it was me, myself & I who unloaded the trailer. All while having to negotiate tight delivery areas designed for day cab trucks. I was paid $55 for 2 stop offs because the final doesn't count in the US & $200 for unload. I could have made more just driving miles & not wrecking my body on the last half of the trailer.

[@FC360D]

I forgot Homebase was still around, all the ones around me all closed years ago. Watching these videos makes me seriously consider getting my HGV licence which I've been toying with for the past few years.

[@davidweaver4702]

Luke,I used to deliver "artificial" Christmas trees to garden centres and also Homebase and B&Q forvwhat was the largest artificial tree wholesalers in the UK. Deliveries started in September, after collecting containers from the docks in July and August. When it got the Christmas, my family just couldn't understand why I 100% hated the sight of Christmas trees. We had the same problems at the big DIY stores that you had that day. But we used to have 10 or 11 drops, and our transport office couldn't understand the delays at these places, as their head office always told them there weren't delays at any of their stores 🤣🤣🤣 I've finally got over my artificial tree phobia, and it only took 15 years, and retiring. Keep on trucking Luke C 👍👏

[@jamesmarshall1220]

Wat a good job on the truck and a happy new year to you both

[@johnabruzzi9145]

I use to deliver for DPD and had to visit homebase multiple times, they are terrible at unloading/opening the gates. Most the times I just refused the delivery and moved on.

[@robinharrison3907]

NICE ONE BUD 👍👍AMAZING HOW MANY PEOPLE KEEP YOU WAITING FOR THEIR GOODS 👍👍YOU ARE A PATIENT GUY 💥💥

[@thomasgarwell8214]

The thing with Homebase is that there are hardly any workers. Lucky to find 2 or 3 people on the floor to help anyone. But hey ho Luke, love your video

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy hope you are well and nearly ready for Christmas. Now the store's have got their Christmas trees ready for a wonderful Christmas. Take care and happy trucking phil. 🎅👍🖐

[@chrismcgowan5180]

Hope it was a good tv you bought, lucky that in time for christmas movie marathons

[@jameswarland9710]

Used to deliver diesel into this year. The is more trucks down that around and back towards reading than you think

[@banderson1660]

Can you show how you do a multi drop setup on the TomTom please

[@andrewrixon318]

Homebase brentford near me lol love ur vids bro

[@bikerboy7126]

Nice one Luke, thanks. 👍👍

[@gusbi1]

I used to work in a paper mill ...when a lorry came in with a delivery the driver had to hand his keys to the fork lift driver and then go an sit in a cabin until unloaded .at one point a wagon was getting unloaded and the wagon driver moved forward while the fork lift was under the pallet tipping the fork lift over .....so I can understand the it

[@ryan-574]

23:30 Unfortunately Luke some places are stricter than others, as someone that unloads trailers daily we have to follow rules on the backdoor/service yard whether we think they're stupid or not. Because at the end of the day, it's our job that's on the line and not the drivers. As for not getting someone to you as soon as you ring the bell, again as someone that works in a supermarket that unloads trailers of delivery, we're usually tasked more than just unloading drivers (Shopfloor, Warehouse & Service yard) but yeah, getting fustrated with a tipper doesn't help yourself, it's out of our control unfortunately, engine off or keys in the locked box when a trailer is being unloaded, etc etc. Stupid rules that we have to follow, obviously we know drivers wouldn't just drive off being unloaded, but accidents can happen.

[@adriannicholas9306]

Na some drivers ARE that stupid believe me 😂😂

[@ryan-574]

@@adriannicholas9306 Maybe you're right haha! That's why we follow these rules, protect ourselves and suppose protect them lol.

[@MrAustinPowers]

Used to unload these good fun when one pallet went snap underneath and the lot ended up in the biffa skip. I had to pull them all out at 5.40pm I was not impressed 🤬

[@edwardmccallum8390]

Great video again luke doing a brilliant job keep it up mate

[@alanshelly7068]

A very good Wednesday evening luke from Alan in Lowestoft buddy

[@roadrunner6320]

Luke, Ewell is pronounced YOOL! Cheers love your videos.

[@flatinsixth]

Or like Yule - as in Xmas :-)

[@paulmulks]

I seriously could not be bothered doing flatbed work! Having to strap crap loads like those Xmas trees would do my nut in 😂 Containers is where it's at 👌

[@ethansenior9918]

Used to do containers....cant stand the long unloads. Now doing Flatbed work and I'm a lot less stressed 😅 Horses for courses. Did have a few deliveries and collections of cars which made the container work some what interesting

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Wednesday evening to you all

[@markm-ci6rj]

I don't get the high viz jacket during the day when it s light!

[@christyler373]

hi luke sam ,k some times do christmas tree deliveries i think keep safe from norwich

[@ericwalsh3200]

There was a DIY store in Manchester everytime you went the warehouse man had just gone for lunch

[@davie2102]

Had the same any Homebase I delivered to. Impossible to get an answer

[@Spinner_70]

Luke C bringing Christmas Cheer 🌲👏💪💯

[@yonmons]

Enjoyed the Vid Luke, but as it’s December we now need to get you in Christmas mode, can I suggest you drive with a red Father Christmas hat on( with a white bobble on top ) and some tinsel on the nodding dog, a few Ho Ho Ho’s won’t go amiss either get us all in the spirit 👍

[@davidadderson2100]

All those stores you mentioned will be working with the minimum number of staff possible - a delay in tipping you wont bother the companies (unless of course "you" are late and dont deliver on the expected day). I wouldnt be surprised if the staff in the store dont know which day you are scheduled to deliver

[@johnstokes6611]

You will soon be able to get a job as father Christmas the way your beard is going Luke 🤣🤣🤣 another great video buddy 👍

[@keithroberts4559]

Grow it for another 30yrs,then when it's Grey he can apply!!

[@Daryl_Dolce]

He’s certainly fat enough

[@Paul-tu2rx]

Great video 👍

[@terryharris9631]

i used to work for omega ( securicor ) if i had to wait for 10 mins for someone to come out?..if they didnt id leave and they can pay extra for a return call..., thats the way i think

[@nickcastleton7438]

Another cracking video Luke, perhaps all the speed cameras are earning money to pay for the police Christmas party’s!! 🥳👮🏻‍♂😂😂 Keep up the good work and keep safe! 😀🚛🎄

[@yonmons]

The old ones are the best

[@billwilson1320]

I'd say you have learned that retail drop-offs are not what are used to. Need to change the way you contact the delivery store. Go through the front door for service.

[@raymondpearce5245]

Great video

[@dougwilson1769]

Another great video.

[@TheThejpmshow]

It’s like they don’t even wAnt the stock!

[@JohnWilliams-di3zs]

Why oh why do these companies issue instructions to ring at the gates when no one answers the phone. Perhaps not worry about your engine running, just take the load off quicker. Cannot believe all 4 stores do not answer their telephone. Thanks for a great video. Stay safe and take care.

[@cmeonthemove]

Just use the air horns every time!

[@AllWeatherTruckin]

Great video Luke!

[@johnhall1337]

Hi Luke, any chance of numbering the videos so that we don't miss one. Great videos - keep on entertaining us .

[@markbennett9043]

Put them in date released order?

[@trevornelmes9331]

Homebase cutting staff and costs under their new owners. Same in every store.

[@sukhi17]

What do the yellow AA signs mean? I thought they meant for breakdowns 😂

[@Transfromers_fan756]

Good evening Luke from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@imDannyyOSRS]

different ballgame but retail nonetheless and when i worked at Morrisions as a delivery driver before and sometimes after my route i used to see SOOO many trucks waiting and buzzing and noone answered, not short staffed they genuine just didnt give two s*its and since we used the same gate i went out to unlock iot every time and grab the pump truck and make a start and hearing this "short staffed" excuse grinds my gears they just dont care and it sucks to see :(

[@Priesty1997]

Nice video keep it up 🙂

[@johnshaw8013]

Avail wants to get rid of agencies.... YET IT IS AN AGENCY!?!

[@zenmoto369]

Hey Luke, need your help. I've got a question about truck sat navs. For cars, I've always used Garmin as it's just better. I thought maybe TomTom are better for trucks. But after comparing the specs and reading tons of reviews I wonder if that is the case, as the Garmin has more ram, a better screen, better maps and free lifetime updates, an optional dashcam and reversing camera, Bluetooth and USB C! What are your thoughts as TomTom user for so long, am I missing something?

[@EthanolEnthusiast]

Garmin make aircraft equipment, can't even compare

[@ron2823]

I lost the bet, (below). Turn out his Xmas trees were palletized. We don't have palletized Xmas trees here in the U.S. unless they just recently started doing that.

[@geoffdriscoll1553]

Tried AVAIL WASTE IF TIME. They booked me for work and canceled twice and the 3rd time booked me and didn't bother confirming the start time and don't return calls. I've turned work down so I could work for them.

[@adriannicholas9306]

You can't knock it no engine running .. nothing about trust mate .. if ur cold put ur night / auxiliary heater on . Nice video though 👍

[@TheRockgod23]

The job's turning your hair grey !! (join the club).

[@zenmoto369]

Hey Luke, need your help. I've got a question about truck sat navs. For cars, I've always used Garmin as it's just better. I thought maybe TomTom are better for trucks. But after comparing the specs and reading tons of reviews I wonder if that is the case, as the Garmin has more ram, a better screen, better maps and free lifetime updates, optional dashcam and reversing camera, Bluetooth and USB C! What are your thoughts as TomTom user for so long, am I missing something?

[@bloobsta]

E Well is pronounced yewell by the posh residents lol

[@paulpp7900]

wow

[@kevhunta]

good video

[@wam2610]

👍

[@markfoden765]

So I worked for a company where if you did the slightest thing wrong and didn't follow their procedures you'd get suspended pending investigation so if homebase is similar then the bloke is hjust doing his job,obviously I don't know howhe told you to sit in your cab and not turn hour engine on etc but if uts policy its policy,also if those homebases are like my local one they won't have hardly any staff,🙂👍

[@harrislondon]

You can see why that would be done on a curtain trailer 🤣

[@davidsmart5914]

delivered b/q with ladders on a triple decker curtain sider, some twenty footers and was in and out in less than twenty minutes apart from one, near side reverse up a rise of ten feet from street level into car park right passed the shop door took longer to get in than the drop. many angry customers

[@davehnh]

Ewell is actually pronounced uwell Absolutely brilliant channel. Thoroughly enjoy them

[@regularguy3665]

Engine off could be an environmental thing - either pollution or noise. Or both.

[@ron2823]

I'm making a bet (with myself). He hasn't loaded the Xmas trees yet + he thinks he will unload all 4 drops today. I think not,

[@stephenwalsh8184]

🚛👍

[@Jack.hickey.94]

Work for Tesco

[@mickboakes7023]

The world’s full of jobsworths Luke. Unfortunately with all these woke rules it gives them fuel to their fire. Enjoyed vid as usual. Be safe. Mick

[@OUTLAW333]

Dose that drivers hand book tell you how to shut trucker tim up?

[@regularguy3665]

Love or loathe, across the platforms he’s engaging youngsters and getting them interested in the industry. Down the line how many of them will take the wheel. The industry needs young new entrants in order to survive.

[@OUTLAW333]

@@regularguy3665 he's still got big gob

[@Ricardo-xp3uj]

😒 *promosm*.

[@-IsleOfSkye-]

Don't wanna brag but ads every 5 min...... Nahh thx

[@lukecinahgv]

No problem mate, enjoy your evening

[@darynthomson9983]

first

[@harvest585]

Truckers World @truckersworld2949 Can someone ask him to turn comments on please

[@sachadee.6104]

Yes ! so very annoying and NOT LOGIC, not at all helping to make the driver feel more rested AT ALL. Add 45 minutes to a long day, because one "needs" a rest brake just 30 minutes from arriving back at home. 🥱😡