HGV Trucker Life: My Journey as a Tramper - What I've Learned so Far!

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what is it like to be a HGV Tramper in the uk?
in this video I give you some footage of my week, and a reverse, along with my experience and what I've learnt about becoming a Tramper so far.
If you are thinking about becoming a Tramper on the road, you MUST take into consideration a number of factors. I will outline these in the video.
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[@alexwild4350]

I'm a van driver that aspired to 7.5 ton work. I drive 250 miles every day, up at 2 am, wheels up from home for 3:30 am, home for around 2pm. I carry mouth wash and tooth brush because if there is one thing that slips due being up later than I planned, its brushing teeth. I have a favourite lay by south bound on the A20 that I stop in for a brush up daily. I've found this video very helpful as I still aspire to HGV and Tramping appeals to me as a lifestyle. I'm single, live on my own, enjoy my own company, want the money. The divorce went through years ago, the kids have their own careers now, and I am free of drama and trouble for being single. I've subscribed.

[@richarddenton2251]

I have been Tramping General Haulage for 4 weeks now and agree with your comments. The point you made about other road users really resonates, the amount of idiots that try to shorten their lives in front of me has been astounding. My learning curve has been steep but as you say General Haulage gains you a lot of experience very quickly. My biggest hurdle has been planning my time. Always give yourself more time than you think you will need. Keep up the good work Billy.

[@Kevin-ir7hi]

Great, informative and honest video Billy, I was looking at getting my CE license as a backup to wanting to become a mobile crane operator, but upon my resettlement package upon leaving the army, I did my CE, passed yesterday actually, I’ve been bitten by the bug, absolutely loved it, so, I’ll be 100% doing this as my new career, tramping is ideal for me as long hours and working away is no problem for me as the misses is used to it and supporting of my choice. Just got to get the CPC modules out of the way next week then I’ll be begging everyone for a job, if I see you on the road drive, I’ll get you a brew.

[@billyhgvuk]

Congratulations buddy. Well done. See you on the road sometime 👍

[@bengodfrey-lj7ti]

Would love to see a video about pay. Considering going into this for a while to save money so some first hand experience about pay would be a great video

[@andymorris15]

Cheers for the really useful video! Drive safe

[@garryroylegr]

Thanks for your video it was really helpful

[@ZippyPenguinTribute]

Kin ell, thought Deady was back from the dead! If you know you know!! 10% 🤣

[@barrybrown2741]

Good video, Billy. 👍

[@sivakumars1712]

Very useful advise ( post the 15th minute 😊)

[@W12super]

How the devil are we made me laugh funny guy 👌🏻

[@djharry2821]

I had the Kenalog injection for my hayfever this year and it's the best thing I've ever done! I would normally have to take triple the advised dose of anti histamines and then suffer from awful drowsiness because of it. I've only had to take a couple of pills this year so far.

[@barryoconnor2392]

I've been tramping for the past 15months and hate it,unfortunately I've fallen into the money trap that comes with it ,that £500pm tax free you get is too much to lose out on,its a bit of a vicious circle lol ,you have no life monday to Friday 🤣

[@Mo_al_momin]

I’ve been doing class 1 tramping, the reality is that it’s a lonely job 😅 gonna stick to it for couple more months then try to go on just days. Will lose a bit of money but at least I can go home ATEOTD

[@rickreid8572]

Stopping shiftwork should sort out the hayfever

[@robertburton880]

Hey Billy some hay fever tips : local honey and lemon , Vaseline under nose and eyelids , get to the ocean , Fasting

[@billyhgvuk]

Thanks Robert. Will try this 👍

[@andyflukes5078]

Hi Billy great video, is it possible you could touch more on tramping wages plz, and possibly additional overtime on weekends plz, got my cpc and practical in 2 weeks time thanks mate

[@Tom_3017]

Crap well most of the companies

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

I'll tell you. Tramping wages are nowhere near enough.

[@planet231]

Question I have when I see work like this, does the company keep you on 48 hours average? and the 90 hours fortnight rule if you do a lot of 12 and 15 hour shifts plus overtime. Is that why they say to use rest/poa a lot of the time to keep within the limit? I'm working for a bigger firm on set runs and they control the shifts to within 8 or 9 hours to keep you on average but not sure how it works for the general haulage side of things, Incase you get pulled over etc. Thank you for the video.

[@stevethepug6035]

I was thinking about doing my class 1 alone side my full time job as a joiner. I think I would struggle with the long waiting times getting loaded and unloaded. I struggle with having 30mins lunch sat in the van 😂

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Just go to sleep.

[@Private-gy8nk]

Ive read through the comments on here & a lot of the drivers ask about what the wages are like being a tramper. Im an ex truck driver & was a tramper all over Europe & the wages had nothing to do with the job. Tramping is a lifestyle choice the money wasnt important if the wages are important get yourself on fuel tankers ive done both & the job i most enjoyed was being a tramper, but if your worried about wages drive fuel tankers but you wont get the same satisfaction out of the job. If you dont like your own company & hate being on your own tramping aint for U...

[@billyhgvuk]

Some very good points here 👍 100% agree! Tramping is a lifestyle.

[@GoLunaApp]

Great video, I've been dithering over taking my the class 1. I'd be totally up for tramping, but post qualification, most jobs are asking for 12 month experience. I understand the reasons, but how do we get that experience?

[@billyhgvuk]

Best of luck with your class 1 if you decide to go for it. Tramping it great, but is part of a lifestyle more than anything else. Companies do look for experience, however, there are companies that will give you an opportunity. So if you want my advice, go for your class 1 👍

[@thetraveller869]

Agencies are great for experience. When I re-started my driving career having done 12 years in the bus and coach world, back in 2007 I registered with 3 different agencies and tried to get as many different types of work as I could. I did my ADR licence and delivered LPG, drove 7.5 ton, class2, class1, vans and anything I was asked. During the 2008 period when any work was difficult to find, I worked no less than 3 days every week. I spoke to other drivers who were moaning about not having any income. When I reminded them there was Class2 work available they were indignant and said, 'I'm Class 1!' I thought you're a mug is what you are. I'm class1 too and earning enough to get by because I'm not too proud to work at what was required. The agency recognised my willingness too which also helped. Eventually I got a full-time position with a local company and was home every night. Then - like Mum - went to Iceland. Not the country! Finished up as a night driver doing deliveries after stores had closed, so dealing with alarms etc but working as a team with another truck and driver. Paid extra for the responsibility so the pension grew nicely. My last salary put me just under £40,000 a year. Now retired 3 years in September.

[@kubaprzybyla6440]

Are you allowed to take a passenger with you if i choose to work as a Tramper?

[@laszlobalogh114]

Informative video thank you! I get my class1 licence last summer and tramping in the EU since then. Now I am back in the UK and looking for a tramping job. Any advise where should I start? Indeed, LinkedIn, Totaljob, FB? All the advertised hourly rate is before or after tax? Is there any chance to take my wife with me as a passenger? (luckily I could do it at my previous workplace)

[@billyhgvuk]

Best of luck! With regards to wages etc… it’s difficult to say as everyone will be on a varied of rates. The money is good with tramping as that’s what I do. I went through the agency with mainstream who I did my training with. However, I just applied through companies directly or gave the company direct call for a chat. I didn’t use any social media for work. Just my personal experience. Hope that helps buddy 👍

[@kevinsallows9709]

Hi Billy Iam doing my hgvclass 1 next month, any tips?

[@billyhgvuk]

Stay focused. Listen, and have an open mind with your training. Good luck with it 👍

[@TangoEchoAlphaUK]

Hi Billy, been watching your videos for a while, am I right in thinking you are ex-armed forces? Would you say that your previous service was looked upon favourably when searching for jobs and going for interviews?

[@billyhgvuk]

Hiya. Yes, I’m ex armed forces. I was would say “yes.” It was looked upon. But when I did get an interview I made sure I done my research and stood out from the rest 👍

[@TangoEchoAlphaUK]

@@billyhgvuk Thanking you Sir :)

[@Billy_W]

What does live load mean?

[@billyhgvuk]

It means when you get to a collection point and they load you right away.

[@peterotway-fd7oy]

whot about foods doo you eat at services all the time

[@billyhgvuk]

No. I prepare my own food on a Sunday, then take it to work. I occasionally have a takeaway at the services 😊

[@fasttrackblastback8286]

Can you bring a pet tramping? I want a dog, you see.

[@billyhgvuk]

Depends who you work for. I’ve seen drivers do it but not many.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

You couldn't pay me enough to go tramping. £70 grand? Not enough, sorry.

[@W12super]

I’ll give u 71k and a bag of pepa pigs a week

[@glynatmore1817]

Tramp is what you will be. Thats why its called tramping. Not for me & due to a marriage breakup last March im currently not driving lorrys & to be honest I don't dam well miss it.

[@szaryobywatel5273]

words truck+camping = tramping.

[@wesleywatson9514]

GUYS STAY AWAY FROM THE WAGONS. ITS NOT WORTH IT . BELEIVE ME

[@barrybrown2741]

Believe you? You have made no justification as to why.

[@DanT994]

'hates the job so much he spends his spare time watching hgv videos on youtube'