HGV Owner/Driver UK: Let's get this show on the road.

Just giving an insight into a typical week working as an HGV Owner/Driver in The UK.
Lots and lots of talking just to give you an idea of what it's like doing what I do, whether that's working as a sub-contractor, for direct customers or finding loads on the online load board platforms.
Future videos will go into more detail regarding how to get started as an Owner/Driver.
Another channel to check out is:
‪@PetetheCourierDriver‬
Pete has a wealth of information regarding finding work online, his channel gives his advice and experience of sourcing work for his van and now his HGV as his business is growing.
If you check out his channel let him know I sent you.

[@TheRockgod23]

Before any negative comments, I know this is a very long video (I made it), I know it's a boring video (I made it). It's just me talking, yes I repeat myself alot as it was filmed over a few days. It's not really a truck driving vlog, just me discussing how I work. If you don't want to get bored you can always switch off and go hate and troll people who will take the bait and get angry (I won't) or go and watch Die Hard. For everybody else, due to the length of the video feel free to dip in and out over the next few days at your leisure as watching it all in one go is a bit much ! Thankyou.

[@irishro1]

😄 Well said. 🤙🏻

[@jackrambo1999]

Rock on

[@chippy50]

Good to see you back Rockgod.

[@johnjames2704]

You run it what’s best for you Having a go is admirable

[@petershaw9155]

Excellent blog Rock god. Thoroughly enjoyed that insight into how you do things. As you say, everyone is different and what suits you may not suit others. Seems to be working for you and I am glad your first year has been better than expected. Although I am retired I look forward to further insights into your life in the world of transport. Good luck👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@craigtodd7180]

That was fantastic. Really enjoyed watching that......It's so easy to forget what actually goes on in the background ie. my office give me lines and tell me to take a load from A to B but i don't have to worry about obtaining the job , pricing it etc, i don't worry about maintenance or fuel costs. Was really eye opening seeing the actual real aspects of haulage on a day to day basis. Thank you for posting this video.

[@dennisrobinson7587]

Very informative video. Good to see you back.

[@brendanmichaelhughes8128]

Well done, sir! It's really working out, for you extremely well: nothing wrong, with your model. Every success in the future and keep up the blogs; as best you can. Congratulations.

[@craigmcg125]

im liking this, nice long video pick up where i left off. almost feel as if im sat in the cab chatting

[@johna6968]

Great upload and insight into the industry. Fully expected you to be in an artic.

[@brendanmichaelhughes8128]

Congratulations on your new venture; thing are going well for you! Well done and, I hope it keeps you in a healthy life and fun. Keep enjoying it.

[@Finchy34]

Good video, glad you’re back. Cheers

[@cavtd]

Always good to be busy, hope the business is going well, keep em coming when you can pal 👍

[@danthescaff9088]

Great stuff fair play to you and all the best ,long may it continue 👌🏼great video

[@jacoct35]

Only realise now that you are back. Welcome back, great to have you back!!

[@andrewgerrard2272]

Great video and I'm glad you're back making them, can't be easy doing the actual job and having to do all the admin, paperwork etc, you've got my utmost respect, cheers from bury!

[@andrewellison1203]

Want to wish you a happy Christmas mate I love all your videos and yes I am a subscriber Just want to say thank you for your lovely videos especially it may being a truck driver I know what you are going through Christmas to you and your family

[@stevewalters4845]

Good vlog mate shows the day to day running and planing,keep going it’s worth it

[@paulhornsby8588]

Great video again, and i reconniised that place where you offloaded that large wooden crate .we collected many loads of aluminium from there many year's back. Take care mate.

[@jackrambo1999]

This was brilliant m8 u are on to something ere with this long insightful and knowledgble vids u are takin us along on The journey an its interestin really hope u keep these goin m8 great have u back an tks so much for teachin us as much as u have in this owner operator vid hope its start of many an cant wait for more to come really startin to think to make the move sooner then i thought. Cheers m8 keep em comin an #KEEPONTRUCKIN

[@TheRockgod23]

I wouldn't call it teaching as I've only just started so not experienced enough, it will be more like watching me express my opinions, thoughts and experiences.

[@TomskiZima]

The engine noise on the speed up parts is hilarious, cracking Vid.

[@amogrows]

sounds like a hgv coupe with the twin twin pipes

[@neilgandhi5565]

Love this vlog boss just started following you and saw the vlog about your troubles in getting your own truck but this vlog is true to anyone who is self employed I am not a trucker but spent 20 years working for myself and although I was doing gardening etc the same principles apply and a similar channel to yours is actually an American chap whose channel is just trucking and his view is like yours which essentially is know your worth so he has a set amount per mile and bids accordingly so keep up the good work and please put out more of these vlogs if possible and good on ya for going on ya own although now I have gone the opposite and am now employed but next time u r in Blackpool let me know but keep it up boss and the company I work for is haven so they are defo worth looking at boss

[@sheldonedirks3927]

Nice content mate. All the best with the business

[@Ro-mm6tq]

Not sure if this helps, but. Class 1 earnings via a large UK post and parcel operation pays over £25.00/hr and 7.5 tonne pays over £15.00 with money in bank the week after work completed. Having been in business for over 30 years, business worries free and paid in 7 days makes it now the best work for stress free, happy home for family times.

[@saqlainmateen4583]

Hi mate quick question, are these rates for employed drivers or self employed?

[@mappogy9276]

Great video Rock God 😎

[@nickaf5262]

We need you to start making regular videos I still watch bad day at the chippie and everyone time it makes me laugh you’re a natural 👍👍🇬🇧

[@BIGV710]

you want to try picking up on the shetland isles with a load for madrid spain thats 3 ferries and about 2500 miles fuel is expensive in uk as i have a 2000 litre tank but i go by ferry from pompy or plymouth with brittany ferries yes im happy wih the money i get with them loads

[@Alan-bx9lb]

Never mind accidents,just do it!😅

[@abbottlogistics3734]

Good videos!! Say it how it is like your style

[@overlandpatroller]

Great watch rock god I'm doing my own maths to try an make this work for me and my potential customers to keep cost down. Question 1. Do you own your wagon or is it leased? Question 2 . Do you suggest rent/lease for starting out , an I guess cost on the jobs are done taking into account the overheads depending owning a wagon and leasing. I'm not expecting to know what you pay that's your business not mine cheers

[@TheRockgod23]

The truck was bought through a finance company so when all the payments are made the truck will (legally) be mine and still worth a few quid. I did not want to rent/lease as I would never actually own anything and the payments last forever. Any costs are an investment in your business so keeping costs down is sometimes something of a false economy, eg buy a cheap truck , buy cheap tyres, buy cheap second hand tools etc may end up costing you more in the long run compared with spending a bit more on the vehicle and buying new equipment ? Alot of my customers put reliability, communication, trust and honesty top of the list, not how cheap the job is. I would never suggest/advise what you should do as we're all different and have different overheads. I can only give my opinion especially as I've not been doing it long enough.

[@overlandpatroller]

Great thanks for the info ,stay safe

[@richardcampbell9076]

Top vid m8 really enjoyed it.glad niche is up and running well 4 you will look forward to nxt 1...is that a high cab p series or a g cab?

[@TheRockgod23]

It's an R410.

[@shingerz]

Good stuff 👍

[@johnjames2704]

It’s the undercutting in haulage what chops rates that’s how Stobarts expanded

[@TheRockgod23]

I believe Stobarts (years ago) didn't make any profit with their trucks (broke even) but offered warehousing for customers which brought money in and in turn smaller hauliers with no warehousing just couldn't compete. I stand to be corrected but that is how they initially undercut other Transport companies ?

[@richardcampbell9076]

Decent bit of kit for a 6 legger m8 plenty of grunt.

[@dublinreliefdriver807]

Hi - question for you please. If arguments sake your running costs are say £300 per day and you need say £250 wages how much on top or what percentage profit should you aim for as a reasonable amount? Thanks in advance

[@TheRockgod23]

Everybody is different, some Owner/Drivers are happy once the running costs and wage are covered, others (like me) who look at it as a business aim for profits due to the extra work and hassle. As for what that is can vary every week depending on things like the cost of fuel. I don't have a particular target as profit can normally range between 'breaking even' to 30% ,it depends on how busy I am aswell. 'Swings and roundabouts'

[@dublinreliefdriver807]

@@TheRockgod23 thanks for your detailed reply and perspective on it. Makes sense to me that you would make a profit otherwise what’s the point of the hassle as self managing.

[@dombooth86]

Awesome v log do you use an app or a website? to find backloads If you don't get a phone call for a job.. Also where do you park your truck up on your days off?

[@TheRockgod23]

I use a couple of websites (which also have an app). The truck is parked in a yard where I used to work.

[@amogrows]

1:01:21 "We've had bigger down there Drive!!" 😂

[@georgekeay6939]

Hi very interesting video was there a specific reason behind having rigid against artic

[@TheRockgod23]

For the last 8 years as a freelance driver alot of my work was driving rigids, I was always busy doing all sorts of different work. As a result of working at these places (and getting contacts) I knew if these people needed extra vehicles they would need a rigid so before I made my decision to buy my truck I already had 4 customers lined up. It's not size that matters, it's how you use it !

[@trucktasticsussex8183]

I’ve always thought there was a niche in the market for a larger rigid and you have proved it. Well done. 👍

[@harveyarber2543]

what is the online platform you use please

[@timmy5521]

Hi, love the content. Any advice you could give to someone looking to become a owner driver? I’ve only just saved up enough for my O license so still early days.

[@TheRockgod23]

I'm going to upload videos about the subject (not necessarily advice as I've not been doing it long enough, just my take on it and my experiences).

[@timmy5521]

@@TheRockgod23 Brilliant, it’s a tough game to get into. Can’t get enough info off people who’s already done it. Keep safe 😎🚚

[@TheRockgod23]

@@timmy5521 I can give you info but would never tell anybody what to do or what not to do.

[@EcoFriends-wz5gq]

hi as usual lovely vlogs how can i get in touch with you i am about to start a new truck business i definetely need your advice please

[@TheRockgod23]

You can send me a message from here: facebook.com/nichetransportservices/

[@madjack8031]

..................lol....that was one bad ass chicken

[@ericwalsh3200]

There are still companies that only run rigids

[@jackrussellrambo5547]

#KEEPONTRUCKINROCK