HGV Dash Camera - Tight loading bay/Wimborne

This is a short video showing the approach and reverse procedure to our store in Wimborne, Dorset. The loading bay is fairly tight and requires a 180° turn to get the trailer aligned with the back door. As you can see, reversing into the bay is not an option as the service road is fairly narrow with an awkward corner, and leads straight off a roundabout.
This is just one of the many stores we have which involves tight spaces and a lot of awareness of your surroundings to avoid accidents! I hope to be uploading more very shortly to show you other such places we deliver too.
The camera I'm using is a Nextbase 402G Professional. I hope you enjoy the video!

[@jeganrajrajaguru]

It is really tight maneuvering, Well done buddy.

[@CO27]

Thank you man.

[@kevint7072]

Amazing how store designers keep doing this. How they are going to get deliveries seems not to be on their design radar. Architect: how big are the trucks you want to send? Depot manager: 50ft long Architect: OK. Will a 35ft square yard do, I'm sure the drivers will manage 😄

[@CO27]

It is indeed frustrating, Kev :(.

[@Dean4471]

Yep. I'm an Aldi artic driver and this is everyday for us, except usually through tight and busy car parks, and often 90 degree blindsides. They really don't take the size of a truck into consideration when building these places. You did well to get on there.

[@alanroberts3844]

Almost exactly like Sainsbury’s at Sherborne Dorset. Getting in was simple, but getting out was the same as shown. When you are jackknifed to the max the trailer actually goes backwards.

[@CO27]

Exactly what happens here! Hearing those tyres judder around is painful.

[@chris075uk]

Makes you wonder what if any awareness of HGV's and the room they need the people who design these loading bays. I used to drive for M&S and we had some worse than this, we had some that were even a struggle with a 25' single axle trailer and others tat were a blind side reverse off the street into a bay not much wider than the trailer

[@anthonymorgan7972]

Excellent bit of driving

[@CO27]

Thank you Anthony.

[@stevedawson256]

Try delivering to some of the theatres i have to deliver to around the country , most were built when the biggest vehicle was a horse and cart, then you'll find out what tight blindside is 😂

[@hardit359]

ASDA at Byker in Newcastle Upon Tyne is just as stupid, with the added joy of a 20' shipping container placed near the dock too at Christmas time

[@CO27]

Oh yes, they love throwing in Xmas containers! It's all started now.

[@billkerballol544]

I'm just a class 2 driver one day I hope to be as good as you. if that was me I would be there all day getting in and out the cab checking my tale.

[@CO27]

+bill kerbal lol Thanks for the comment buddy! You get used to the size of the vehicle and the turn is quite simple if you take it slow and steady :), no need to get out either.

[@Wolvesfan-oz6yh]

Bill, never say just a class 2 Driver....let me tell you there are many a class 2 driver better than class1 drivers out there!

[@TheThejpmshow]

However it is worth getting out to have a look if not sure

[@stevenobrien2596]

I'm A Class 2 driver and ID of the look at that first I'm going in reverse as that would have been the most obvious way of doing it easiest sometimes it's worth getting out and having a look especially if you've never been there before

[@johnman8554]

I think you just have to leave same distance as it is from your rear wheels to the end of the trailer.. It should not swing more when you turn cab 90 degrees from your trailer.. So that should be enough.. So if trailer is like meter and a half than should be more than enough room for the swing.. Probably even a meter would be enough.. But if I am wrong all you can destroy is pole and parts of the wall so its all good

[@captaincessna7897]

Whoever designed that must have an IQ beginning with a decimal point!

[@alanroberts3844]

Sainsburys in Sherborne is the same. Exeter central too

[@NBMedia8928]

could you not reverse in off the mini roundabout??

[@CO27]

Noseyb'stard 8928 That's not what our instructions tell us to do, it's an easy to do if you take it slow. It's also a busy junction in the day time so not a viable option.

[@williammcburney550]

Its against the law to reverse over a roundabout.

[@sludgehammerhellfest]

Blind side reverse off a roundabout up an angled approach to the gates? Lol. You are not an HGV driver, are you?

[@roberttill3787]

the worst i think i have ever seen was the old Sainsburys at Stafford, if you had never delivered there before the transport office would tell you to mind the gatepost! You could not turn in the yard, it was impossible, so you had to reverse in doing a 180 degree turn as you entered. As the nearside corner came round, the gatepost was in the way. It had been taken out so many times it was big enough to moor the Titanic to! The only damage would be to your cab. If you were in the wrong place for the bay there was not even enough length in the yard to pull forward and take a shunt, you had to pull out and take another attempt at getting in the yard! A nightmare, even if you had been there before.

[@DTWTheWanderingMuzungu]

After seeing that I think spinning round the other way is a lot easier.

[@CO27]

I dare not try it in case I fuck it up somehow! Then you'd never hear the end of it from the office for not going the "official" way around. I'll have to watch your one again to get an idea of it...

[@Mark.Cleworth]

Let's build the biggest store possible with a carpark. Put some foliage in. Then leave a small piece for the delivery drivers and fill that full of crap like pallets , waste bins, forklifts, generators and a massive fire extinguisher system. At least one benefit is that your skill level will increase.

[@johnh1872]

A pinch every unch job.👍

[@johnh1872]

Inch

[@CO27]

@@johnh1872 Thank you.

[@Buckblacket]

You can see by that damaged bollard in the bottom left of the screen at 0:48 someone has misjudged the back of the trailer on a previous manoeuvre.

[@alanroberts3844]

Anyone here delivered to Exeter central with a 45’ triaxel trailer? Nightmare, but always did it in one.

[@CO27]

I presume you mean the 702 Exeter? Then yes, better yard than this one at least.

[@johndavies3100]

Ridiculous...shouldn’t be sending artics to stores that tight !!

[@jamieh3772]

Cxi get this at some sainsburys stores...can be a nightmare

[@docker5468]

love the post on the left hand, someone didn't quite get it right. lol

[@CO27]

I believe it's been standing ever since it was replaced but I maybe wrong! Haha, thanks for the comment.

[@carolynkendall1783]

Why is it that stores are allowed to be built without any consideration to the access for the lorries making deliveries

[@CO27]

Indeed, it is a pain and one that keeps happening Carolyn.

[@trevorchambers1812]

That was always a ridiculous site for a supermarket. Absolute eye-sore too.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

👏👏👏

[@simonduna8582]

Easy if you know what you are doing ? Loving the damage on the side of the building. You da man just a pity the bloody gate always shuts half way through the turn 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CO27]

Thanks Simon, I hope you're doing well mate ;)

[@mickm234]

There’s drivers that will do this work, and drivers that won’t. Shop work isn’t for everyone, bit like RDC work. Each to their own. Many Sainsbury’s and Somerfield shops back in the day were bad - town centre stores notoriously bad. One got used to it. Retired now, miss it… 😀🤷‍♂️

[@Skoda130]

Couldn;t you enter reversing in the first place?

[@CO27]

The company procedure is to drive in and turn, its easily done if you take it nice and slow. Going against the set procedure won't end well. I did this store a lot and never thought it difficult.

[@petercresswell9517]

I would have thought backing in straightaway would have been best

[@CO27]

That isn't allowed, this is the procedure they want you to follow and if the yard is as it should be, it can be done if nice and slow.

[@chrisniss91]

Ok thanks . I'm thinking about applying for magna park waitrose. Just wondered what's it like but can't find anyone who works there lol

[@CO27]

Magna Park/Brinklow Waitrose RDCs are run by Kuehne + Nagel, so it's them you would be working for and not Waitrose. So I couldn't help there I'm afraid.

[@chrisniss91]

Dog dog I've seen a few , don't look to good

[@andyhamilton5951]

Just one question mate. Do they give you instructions on how to manoeuvre onto each bay at each store. Or do you just have to work it out yourself ?

[@CO27]

Hey Andy, we have full instructions on how to execute the manoeuvre yes. Visual maps/aids etc. Which is why it's done this way, everyone telling me to reverse in off the roundabout do not understand this unfortunately.

[@andyhamilton5951]

@@CO27 thanks for the reply mate 👍👍

[@stevenobrien2596]

@@CO27 sometimes you have to actually look yourself and not just rely on what they put you down on a piece of paper you would have seen their that there was a major power supply if you'd have it that you will go up. last time I looked its called risk assessment do not rely on anybody else but yourself if you think you can get round there without endangering yourself or anyone else then go ahead. But remember everybody else different driving skills I reckon the person who come up with that way was a good driver and being probably doing it for a long time experience counts. I would have still gone in reverse especially in an attic has they have much better turning circle than a rigid

[@Mark.Cleworth]

Oh, and a silly automatic door that somehow found it way through the architects front window.

[@CO27]

Sounds like me!

[@keveb4724]

That's ridiculous. Surely in the planning stage for a store to be built, space for maneuvering an artic in the Goods In area needs to be one of the things to take into consideration. Or at least an area outside of that so they can turn to reverse in to the yard

[@slabbyrider8665]

Fucking hell lol. Did the store guy be a banksman for that or do they just stand there and watch? That would piss me off knowing how tight that is and seeing that tail swing has caused previous damage and them just watch. Also I'm assuming reversing down is not an option there. I see JL Waitrose is advertising for class 1, good money too. Shame they're a hell of a commute away.

[@CO27]

To be honest you're so damn close you don't really need a banksman, I'd prefer to check myself. If done nice and slow it can be done and is quite a nice/quick delivery.

[@tahirpatan]

Wow

[@peterstanley7020]

Am a class 1,driver of nearly 40 years still never understood why they build back doors like this ??

[@CO27]

It perplexes me too Peter, however if done slowly and safely, there's rarely any issues.

[@deansteele8865]

spin round at the iland and back in.. simple.. I am a hgv class 1 of 10 years and if that was me at that time of the morning I'd do it.. look after number 1

[@CO27]

I see your point. I've been driving class one for 6.5 years but the company policy is to turn in the yard. It's a feasible turn if done slowly. Cheers for the comment.

[@deansteele8865]

@@CO27 well then slowly does it lol

[@jesuispalestinien9108]

Sorry, but have i missed something. Why did you NOT reverse right from the roundabout?

[@CO27]

Yes, you have. The risk assessment for the store tells you to turn in the yard. If you go against the risk assessment and have an accident, you'll have to answer for it. It's a perfectly feasible turn if you take your time.

[@jesuispalestinien9108]

@@CO27 That makes sense. Risk assessment would had been done by your own company, no?

[@CO27]

@jesuispalestinien9108 It would have been yes. Still doesn't excuse the fact its a piss poor loading bay design 😅

[@jesuispalestinien9108]

@@CO27 Absolutely, And, weldone negotiating that mate 👌

[@CO27]

@jesuispalestinien9108 Thanks man. I've only ever done supermarket work. 11 years in now, seen it all with crappy yards 🤣.

[@jaygallagher6522]

I’ve done this many times there hated my first time lol

[@CO27]

Been more times than I care to remember now Jay. Very much used to it lol.

[@hashamahmed7918]

I delivered here with a rigid. They almost close the gate on me while half way in.

[@hashamahmed7918]

Very unfriendly staff members, rude and unhelpful. Great first week of hgv experience Waitrose…

[@bobmcneill1104]

Could do with a turntable there..

[@stevesimpson5174]

Why not reverse in buh

[@CO27]

Because the company procedure is to drive in, it can be done quite easily if you take it nice and slow.

[@AncientXXV]

Nice piece of driving, I'm not an HGV at all, But wouldn't be easier to turn around at the Mini roundabout then reverse down to the bay? I know the camera doesn't give proper reference on widths

[@CO27]

Thanks for the comment, in theory it is possible yes but even then that would only be at certain times when it was safe to do so such as the video when it was an early morning on a Sunday. Otherwise it is a surprisingly busy road with cars/people etc. This does look like a very tight turn and it certainly is, but as long as you take it slow it's a perfectly feasible turn and is the safest.

[@davidwilliams3743]

All the drivers that deliver there for waitrose should refuse to do that drop in a artic, use a rigid only.

[@smilersmiles9809]

Rigids believe it or not actually need more room as they don't bend and would need about 3 or 4 shunts where as an artic can pull the trailer around also less deliveries so save on fuel. This to be honest for most drivers this would be an easy delivery as it's an empty yard and if this driver think's this is tight he should try some of the big 4 as some of theirs are nightmares, Iceland's coop and londis are even worse I have dropped at all of them and more but have had fun and still enjoy it.

[@countycricklewood]

You'd think the architects or design team would think how delivery is going to be made with a HGV lorry and load and not have to reverse onto the blindside? Duh! 🙄

[@peterwilliams3567]

Why don't schedulers send shorter trailers

[@CO27]

These are the shorter trailers...😅.

[@johnobrien2207]

All damages should be charged to the design team..it might aid future loading bay design..

[@tonydean2541]

That is nothing short of ridiculous, id understand if was an old building but its new. Who the f--- planned that ?. Bollocks to that, id have reversed in and caused havoc.

[@CO27]

Wouldn't win you any friends in the office, I can assure you! Ha.

[@tonydean2541]

@@CO27 Sod the office theyre not the ones having to put up with all the crap 🤣👍

[@chrisniss91]

Which depot do you work out off?

[@CO27]

Bracknell mate.

[@CO27]

New video!

[@Spare14All]

Easy. Only joking! Nice driving driver!! :)

[@CO27]

Thank you buddy.

[@michaellord6893]

Waitrose really hate drivers, I thought Market Harborough was tight

[@Ryan-uh9le]

Waitrose is tough. Kings cross in an Arctic isn't fun

[@CO27]

It's a mixed bag but on the whole they're okay. I'd sooner do this than some of the crap the Co-Op do.

[@CO27]

@@Ryan-uh9le It's a mixed bag but on the whole they're okay. I'd sooner do this than some of the crap the Co-Op do.

[@jaroslawl8574]

Uk has so many shit tight places like this,thats way,there is shortages of drivers.

[@danpearson1972]

Thats just ridiculous for a supermarket which doesn't look that old to have this as a delivery area is disgusting.

[@CO27]

It is indeed frustrating, Dan :(.

[@haydenellie]

You need to try M&S Oxford city centre

[@BigTastey]

Fuck me thats tight..!! Good driving through mate!!

[@CO27]

+gerard tasker Thanks for the comment, Gerard. We have some worse ones believe me! I'm sure you deal with your fair share of bad loading bays! Thanks for the comment.

[@manddproductions7446]

For me i wouldve tried to back in there all the way rather than try to flip it around that tight tiny yard

[@staceymcgrath6971]

Take it you disconnected the suzzies and pushed the shunt valve in...I would have reversed in..would have been so much easier!

[@CO27]

I didn't no, not required! Transport dictate you follow the map/procedure which in this case is turning around in the yard. Easily done if you take your time :).

[@staceymcgrath6971]

CO27 Nice manoeuvring regardless! 👍

[@CO27]

Thank you!

[@darrenrobbins1487]

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[@geoffk7174]

How much tyre damage does it do to the trailer tyres. Plus why don't they stick those portable generators on the car park instead of the designated delivery area. I bet the store wasn't designed with those being there!

[@Peter-it5ht]

Shorter trailer or a rigid and get your driving assessor down there with Health and saftey and get rid of that fridge or generator and any other shit in that yard.

[@CO27]

Not that I agree with the yard layout but it can be achieved if done nice and slow.

[@mshep6318]

What was the tune on the radio?

[@CO27]

Sorry I never replied to this sooner, if you haven't found out already it's "Show Me Love (America)" by The Wanted.

[@mshep6318]

Fantastic! Thanks bud!😀

[@pauldashwood2897]

Typical yard no feking room to turn ..

[@CO27]

You have to love supermarket work!

[@stottybox3185]

Sounds like a daf your driving, not the best turning lock on those. Also just blame the milkman for the damage we usually do.

[@CO27]

It is a DAF, good ear haha. Fortunately our fleet renewal has included mostly Scania and Mercedes. The latter being my allocated vehicle and personal preference. Never been a DAF man...

[@philipbussey4658]

Dafs are useless in these yards,turning circle of the QE2

[@andybrockman499]

be easier to back up from the road time you do all that shunting about

[@CO27]

The risk assessment said to do it this way and the turn is feasible if done slowly. Do it your way and pay the consequences if an accident happens.

[@drnh4444]

What absolute bell end is responsible for designing that as a loading bay?

[@letshaveya]

I guarantee all these muppets saying easier to reverse in from the round about have never set foot in an arctic, keyboard professionals.

[@TheThejpmshow]

Ludicrous

[@CO27]

Agreed Mantis.

[@TheThejpmshow]

@@CO27 I drive for a Frozen Food retailer (the to which is in the illiteration there!) None of the yards are as tight as that But do have to manouvre round some Car parks though!

[@adrianpeters2413]

No no just do not do this, ever heard of health and safety.. if the area has been designed for this manoeuvre, and has even a small installation, that compromise the area i.e. rubbish crates/ bins etc. Within area drive away, leave, as I did many times, the responsibility of a class 1 driver is to adhere to ALL laws and h+s laws.. simple as that ...advice take picture for proof of situation ... then you are covered against any action from any involved companies.

[@CO27]

The process is simple if done correctly, it's not safe to reverse off a roundabout. The procedure by our company is to drive in and turn. It's done multiple times a day with rarely any issues. Your comment about laws/H&S is irrelevant.

[@adrianpeters2413]

@@CO27 so all h and s laws are to be disregarded, and by your admission so is the law of the queens roads in u.k. you are a wonderfull employee for your employer, work hard and you too will get on.... warning .... get on, in your case, to have the sack and appear in court, that is if you have a u.k. class 1 licence, if not , hey just do a runner to east Europe, they will have open arms for your kind ... anyway work hard there , good tidings , from an ex class 1 driver, safely out of England fo ever .....

[@jjgermancarsdontsignal7746]

@@adrianpeters2413 Don't think it is so much of a health and safety issue but more of a badly designed delivery area.Unless someone stands in the way of the truck no is going to get hurt.Worse case is something might get damaged.Many stores have a bay that you access by reversing off the road while people walk or drive behind the truck.If we all refused to do these deliveries it would cause mayhem due to shelves being empty.

[@richardhukins1703]

Bloody awful place

[@sludgehammerhellfest]

Just destroy the place getting turned and they will either make improvements, use class 2 in future or you will get banned from site. A winner in all scenarios.

[@saffaboi]

i would have reversed in