Is it Time to move on Pt 2

[@SyTheSoundman]

This is why I watch your videos. It's easy to be sucked into the romance of HGV driving as you guys make it look exactly how we outsiders imagine it. To have the rough with the smooth is vital and more important to us potential drivers than you probably realise. I for one appreciate the honesty of this vlog. I can now sit and work out the financial "what if's" should lower than expected hours ever happen to me. It's disheartening for you but you have taught a lot of us what to expect on a bad week. I applaud that and thanks for sharing valuable info and experience. Top, top vlogger. All the very best Martyn.

[@gegwen7440]

There is nothing remotely romantic about driving a HGV these days (if there ever was ?) As you can see from this vlog the lad has to work excessive hours to even earn enough to pay the bills & he could earn more for less hours in a supermarket with better conditions / benefits and be home every night. Again as you can see from this vlog he has to sit in the saddle for hours on end (a lot of them) and then has to cook & eat in the same space day after day. Christ he doesn't even get a good vehicle like a 143 Scania and has to put up with a fleet Merc. Unless you can get a job on a company doing own account and/or a niche market that have a guaranteed rates of pay inc holidays/sick/pension (think PO / etc)

[@messiah690]

I feel your pain jenko, I started at 5:40 this morning and was parked up at 1:40 this afternoon..........for a 10am tip in Swindon tomorrow........so bloody bored!!😳😳😳 but to be fair, it is Sunday 🤔

[@andrewgreenan6597]

Another great video Jenko! As someone getting looking to get into HGV work it’s great to see the ups and downs of the job! Looking forward to the next vid!

[@Referee001uk]

Hoping to finish my hgv cpc within the next month, so fingers crossed I’ll be on lorries by August, either that or go back to buses

[@dardie37]

Hello Martyn woooww a cheeky part 2 what a treat, you are a great advert for new blood coming into the industry, you say it as it is, so people looking in from the outside of the industry get an honest view of what life in the road is like ,i for one really miss being on the road all week having given it up to be a supermarket trolly driver cos the family came along, at the moment yourself and the other legends help me get my fix ,.keep the top vlogs coming and safe travels, from your number one fan (possibly)

[@ciren121]

Main reason I left Keedwells, always late on a Friday and many a run in on a Saturday. working for a tanker company now... happy days. PS loving the vlogs mate , best of all the road legends 👍

[@colinbourne8345]

You mean moanlegends

[@tommyroche9142]

@@colinbourne8345 Strange you watch the videos of a bunch of moaners, and care enough to comment.

[@colinbourne8345]

@@tommyroche9142 makes it entertaining listening to them moan their nuts off.. It was a light hearted comment.. A joke..

[@simongunning470]

Hi Mate, great video as all ways. Thanks for reminding me why I left haulage behind years ago, I considered going back to it as you know but your videos bring all the nightmares back!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just think before you jump, as you know you will properly have more hours than you want the next few months, swings and roundabouts and all of that.

[@englishcat19]

Thanks for the shoutout last week Jenko. The 4 of us were grinning away as you read our names out, my dear little dog Frankie put his tongue out when you announced his name

[@LordClunk]

I swear I have tipped you before. Did you ever deliver to Wavin in Chippenham?

[@martinstruckingvideos5234]

Great video Martyn. Sorry to see you had a bad week.would doing the 4 on 4 off be better for you? Then you could spend more time at home. Keep up the good work. Martin in Inverkip, Scotland

[@andrewappleyard796]

Iv been same . Lack of hours last few week . Been pulling 9 hours last 2 week . Dunno what's going on lately

[@elvisGT]

Heathrow area is the same , suppose to be busy period, but its very quiet...

[@CF21LDB]

My neighbour drives for Gerry Jones Abercarn, I noticed he seemed to be home early this week, hopefully just a quiet week everywhere and it picks up next week.

[@MrJonah53]

The other mans grass is always greener, Jenko, but as i found out to my cost, it still needs mowing when you get there.

[@bostedtap8399]

Hi Jenko, understand the away from home blues, yes, it feels the right thing to be working long hours, when you cannot get home! My work was installing machines, always a long way from home, and having to finish before eight o'clock was torture. Thanks for sharing and best regards from the Black Country.

[@RT-td1pv]

I drive class 2 i take home £550 after tax, no nights out home every day. What about reefer work?

[@jepfrsh1726]

What where are you based?

[@elerijones832]

Hello trucker jenko fantastic video great music👌, you allways have your off time with any work, but ur are doing a fantastic job👌👌 but very tiring job too. Keep safe take care enjoy your time with your family looking forward to seeing you next time 👌👌👍👍👊👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DJWrigh7]

Hey Jenko, recently passed my class 1 and Keedwells are wanting drivers up here in Carlisle, would you recommended them for fresh pass drivers ? What should I expect on assessments ? keep up the good work , I have enjoyed the videos over the past few months, Take care

[@markellis8621]

Liked that “satnag” 😂 awesome videos Martyn 👍🏻

[@scroooge22]

If you really want the hours have a go on bulk tipper / walking floor work. We're flat out from Monday morning to Friday night and there's usually some decent incentives on top of the wages if you're willing to run hard all week.

[@DriverExtraordinaire-qn6gt]

scroo22 where I work we’re also flat out on Saturdays , sundays , bank holidays and Christmas . It’s not for everyone though, some drivers start and leave within a month

[@retrotrawler]

Hi, just started to watch your vids. Can you explain more about pay and hours?? Dont you just get a salary?? I'm confused why a 10hr day isnt good for you?? Thanks Chris

[@jonnytruckfest]

Were paid hourly, More hours you do more money you earn. Worse when your down the road when that extra time you had could be used for extra work or getting home rather than being parked up for 11-14 hours 🤷. Not just me that's getting parked up early Jenko I see. Not great like hopefully picks up soon chap 👍👍

[@philiplindley7384]

Can't believe you're moaning about not having enough 15s, I used to hate them and would happily have done 10/12 hour days all week.

[@lennyrussell8954]

Another top vlog martyn, it looks like you have decided to move on but are there many driving jobs out there that are salaried and you can guarantee you will be home at at reasonable time, Sometimes it is worth sticking it out things might come good and on a lighter side great reversing and not a sign of a right arm anywhere!!!!

[@Curry7001]

Been watching you blog for some time I'll be sorry if you move on love the travel and views well done sounds like Jay is moving on hope not he also was very good week up the good work he best wishes

[@everydayperson764]

Do what you think is right for you Mr Toodles! All the best.

[@Afc40000]

Great two days of videos mate we all have bad weeks. I work round the corner from your Newport yard and we have been dead for weeks we just got to stick it out at the moment it looks like better the devil you know. Keep up the good work and safe driving.

[@pricknastybastard7758]

me and the wife donna are loving the blogs only subbed yesterday watched 10 already keep up the good work fella

[@locallyn5643]

Great video Martyn, Hope you have a better week next week, a big hug to the new grand baby and say hi to claire

[@johnwhitehouse5244]

Martin Enjoyed the video as always. Sorry you are having a bad week or two Have 2-3 days holiday with your better half. And after 2-3 day away who knows. You may feel a bit better. So wishing you all the very best. And hopefully make it right for you both Thank you John Whitehouse. Take care and Stay safe.

[@johndodd1362]

Wise move Martyn, a hasty move could further disadvantage you. Keep smiling mate JD

[@CraigG91]

Another good video. I would give it a couple of weeks, this could be just a blip and will improve for you. You're a great role model for the trucking world and deserve the credit you get pal. Go with your gut instinct.

[@HDGAMING360]

really enjoyed the two short ...... ish video over the weekend

[@MikeWooshy]

Hey Jenko, Keep it up mate, tough industry I know. I'm an owner Driver. No fun working like a dog for little pay. How you find the Mercs for tramping ? It's certainly not easy maneuvering in these Builders yards. Chin up mate and have a good weekend.

[@mattw19]

Great video mate everyone is aloud a rant once or twice keep on trucking and congratulations on being a grandad mate

[@ShaunOGX]

Class 2 work is hard graft involving multidrop but in the food industry it's salaried ( 48hrs guaranteed between 32 and 36 thousand per year ) and you get home in the afternoon with an early start - but usually have to work every other Saturday. Russel Worthing might be right when he said Keedwell only have three of the original drivers from thirty-three because of one bad egg joining the management team a few years ago ...

[@davemoore8125]

Hi Martyn, keep your chin up as all jobs have high and low points and don't let people tell you different better the devil you know Martyn,the grass isn't always greener on the other side.Still it doesn't hurt to look and ask around !!! Stay safe Dave.

[@kylesneddon2581]

When you say move on, Do you mean from Keedwells to another trucking company or pack trucking in altogether?.

[@infoinglesa]

I think he mean moving to another company where he can do more hours.

[@bustingbmw1891]

The guy in the office is it same one that was a big factor in Russell Worthing leaving ?

[@richardthornton1235]

Hi Martyn, Have you thought about Supermarket work. Are there any RDC's within travelling distance. Yes the work can be boring but it's well paid, salaried and 9 times out of 10 you are on a rota so can plan your life. I suppose the only downside is having to work weekends sometimes. The days of hourly pay are numbered in this industry because of the shortage of new drivers not willing to work like a dog for poor pay. Hope you make the right decision buddy. 👍.

[@richardthornton1235]

@Narrow Boat looking at some of the hourly rates where I live, slave Labour has already started. If you go into a salaried job with your eyes open and work out the hourly rate based on maximum hours , you wìll know if it's good or bad. At least if you get short days you still get the same pay. 🤔

[@floydmayweather5469]

Richard Thornton I done Salary on nights out work and now I just do days for £9.50 class 2 and am earning more money on hourly rate. I feel that salary work they will abuse you to their full potential

[@geordielad5169]

Hi Jenko, what recording equipment are you using ..? Noticed you got out the truck but you were speaking clearly on the mic 🎤 What’s your set up. Love the vids keep trucking 🚛

[@pauleddy112]

Great vlog hope you have a better week next week.

[@leewhite2724]

Hi Martyn,dont give up your day job,loving the vlogs,just came back from a Shearings holiday to ilfracombe,thoroughly enjoyed it,was over the bristol channel,river severn.Loving the new Welsh banner,can i have a shout out?.Lee White from wallasey,merseyside? Toodles

[@kelseypikett5662]

What did you deliver to the wholesale

[@adriandickinson8429]

I really feel for you Martyn I really do...I’ve told my manager I’ve had enough and that his senior team leader is a big joke but little does he know I’ve got my HGV medical on Friday with the company Luke c used for his medical so fingers crossed.Keep your chin up mate things can only get better,,stay safe 👍

[@welshslim20]

Come and join us at Owens Newport Jenko. you can do the hours here and ive not been screwed around with delivery dates, you get the load and go and get it tipped, Fridays i think the latest ive finished is 5 and that was due to break down and traffic, Our services are paid for, and its easy work, never hear off planners unless something have changed, only time speak to them is when stuck in traffic and going to be late or too find out what you are doing for the day.

[@allanwainwright3056]

same old same old mate. doesn't matter where you go, they are all the same. been where you have before, not good. stick with it, its a job afterall great video.

[@johnskillcorn121]

Enjoyed the video Martyn, keep em coming.

[@Kane1993x]

Just passed my class 2 and wondering what satnav I should buy for a new trucker

[@English.Andy1]

Kane1993x Tom Tom 6200 professional

[@rayhitchman4741]

Same old story mate. Nobody to do a job & this job must be done. It was lucky you managed to get that trailer back

[@toyotaturbo504]

Welcome to transport Start when u start & finish when u finish Foot down friday get it going nicely

[@peterchapman5025]

Superb vlog jenko cheer up mate things will work out okay go and spend some quality time with your family and granddaughter I have 12 grandchildren keeps me busy but love them all until the next vlog toodles

[@Ashs-mini-vlogs]

Will you continue trucking for another company

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

I left this industry many years ago, it's underpaid, over regulated, and stressful. I'd never return to it.

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

What did you move into - if you don't mind me asking?

[@floydmayweather5469]

Yes very true! Am still young in the game and I have always said it’s over regulated and am now doing class 2 tipper work and we are wayyyyy under paid for the speed we have to go at day in day out, are company takes on at at least 1 new driver a week because nobody stays

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

@@floydmayweather5469 Doing Class 1 tanker work and its all the same. People come and go. Most can't hack the hours that we do. I'm fortunate that I'm not pushed for speed and the company values safety and us running legally more than anything else...Well, apart from the planners. A quick phone call to the managers sorts them out. You've got to stand up for yourself in this industry otherwise they really do take the mickey.

[@davethompson6726]

Hi Martin I am not a HGV driver but did travel on the road all over the UK getting home silly o clock at weekends and bank holidays i remember the feeling just as you expressed your feelings and being frustrated go with your gut feeling i did and never looked back lucky enough i now have retired and the only time i hit the road is towing the caravan (sorry mate) with all the time in the world in front of me Doodles Dave

[@petethemod1]

Hi Martin. I feel and understand your pain. Before you do something regrettable. Think hard. Frying pan to fire springs to mind. We are all working to keep the system going. Never worked on a Hourly rate. But get your point wholly. It shouldn't be down to how many hrs you drove for, more worked and what you were available. Put it into contrast of some emergency services. They sit around over 50% + of the time, but still get paid. If you loosing out financially, Which you are, their needs to be a retainer rate brought in. To protect drivers relying on long weeks to make a living. It's sad in the 21st century. People have to work 55/60 hr weeks. Just to get a reasonable standard of living. Sorry if this is turning into a rant. Drive safe Martin, love to Claire. 🚛🌬️

[@davidkersh2oo7]

Emergency services sit around for 50% of the time?! What emergency service have you been in ?

[@petethemod1]

@@davidkersh2oo7 fire service...

[@davidkersh2oo7]

So the fire service sits about... you've got no experience in any other so what a ridiculous comment.

[@Slim-b7s]

How long have you been driving trucks?

[@adrianmoore8200]

Another great vlog Jenko👍🏼

[@paultuckwell7983]

Thanks jenko, sometimes it’s better the devil you know, but I’m sure you’ll make the right decision👍

[@chrisdavies7010]

Hey Jenko! The firm I work for are really good, ferryman, new units. £10 ph £25 night out, paid breaks, paid poa, could be worth a call mate 👍 yet again, another cracking vlog.

[@craigjob6932]

Just go with the flow jenko mate cracking vlogs as always hours obviously a bit sporadic I'm sure things will get better and when have any of us ever got exactly what we want all the time look at the last 12 months if most of it has been bad then jump ship if its mostly been good then hang on in there look forward to the next vlog todooles

[@robevans8625]

so when you are parked up you don't get paid????

[@TruckerJenko]

Correct buddy

[@robevans8625]

@@TruckerJenko that's outrageous

[@dextergord1161]

Great video mate keep your chin up hopefully things will get better

[@allenjenkins289]

Hay little bro grass is always greener my pal keep at it you’ll be fine You should try my job mate having to deal with customers an all 7days a week sometimes you know that chin up be safe Big bro

[@wayneraftry8214]

hi jenko keep you chin up mate the vlogs are great keep them coming.

[@stevemartin2992]

Nice vlog pal i think you made your mind up Russell worthin left and he doin well no harm in lookin safe one mukka

[@robertmustard1203]

Hi jenko if you do leave keedwell's hope you can carry on with the vlogs mate

[@messiah690]

Come to downtons bud 😀😀😀😀 you’ll definatly get your hours in

[@naomideacon880]

Absolutely love your videos, me and my partner Chris love settling down to watch you together, could I get a shout out for Chris please, he has always wanting to do his truck license but feel your videos are giving him the push he needs to chase it 🙃

[@chrisyboy666]

You could always go and work for stobbart 😂

[@chrisyboy666]

If you don’t mind doing the continent 2 weeks away @ a time back for a week doing local then back away for another 2 private message me in the 2 weeks you start in Holland down to France head to Italy then Greece then back again. Good money company I work for oldest wagon they’ve got is 3 year old that’s a Fh 16 .750.... and that’s going in September....Run mostly Scania now all 730s fully loaded...bloke retiring end of July if you get his wagon it’s a 19 plate S730 that’s generally how it goes each driver keeps his wagon through its life cycle

[@alansimpson8735]

Hi jenko my friend i agree with you a million% you should get home early on a friday if you been out all week you should get home back to your yard no later then maybe 6pm so that you can spend more time with your family my friend have a great weekend stay safe my friend

[@IanRMcAllister]

Nice Video! And who says you haven't put "the word" out yet - there are recruiters who watch this channel ;) I think you have to decide what your priority is. If you put the human - Claire & family first - then see how the new hours work out for the first month before making a decision. That alone suggests you are willing to accept fewer hours for the right working environment, ie: better/predicatble family time. Truckers are short numbered in the industry, but then due to Brexit so is work (at present). Lots of jobs - for far worse companies than Keedwell's - but there's a big seasonal dip in work also at present. Work the new schedule, and suggest you review in a month - Good Luck!

[@douglastindall3517]

not a bad week.2 15s a 13 a 10 and a 9.it is is not always greener on the other side.That is trucking nowadays.Keep on trucking

[@andybaker5787]

Keep the faith

[@robertboreham6905]

In the 70,"/80" we could only do 12 hours per day Peanut wages

[@D5DRIFT]

Must be hard mate, but I gotta ask, doesn't time away from the family etc come with the job? It's well known that lorry driving isn't family friendly. I'm not having a go, just saying mate.

[@garycan1978]

Hi I am really enjoying watching your videos

[@grahamhardyvanlife5704]

how long did you spend on that thumb nail LOL.

[@truckerjay]

Graham Hardy 26 no time at all he’s good 😂

[@TruckerJenko]

No time at all 👍

[@grahamhardyvanlife5704]

@@truckerjay Make sure you remind him once hes done it he needs to deliver it thats the button that says "Del" on the keyboard Jenko LOL.

[@gerardbonus5354]

Have you been order not to vlog while working too?

[@jackiemarriott8129]

Hi Martyn, James and I have got you and Claire a wedding present and card , James is going to send it to you on Tuesday to your Newport deport, take care stay safe the both of you and drive carefully 👍👍

[@jameswilliamson4728]

Thank you martyn for posting this excellent vlog for a Sunday night and could you please do a shout out in your next vlog please and are you going to truckfest Malvern and keep up the good work.

[@Bigalref1]

Hi can i ask who pays for your overnight stays

[@truckingchris1716]

Bloody heck mate not good I feel for ya but I love short days as I am salary paid

[@TruckerJenko]

Yeh not been a good few weeks mate

[@williamfence566]

Changing companies usually involves the "newby" getting the worst deal / runs . Be careful if you are going go and be prepared for it being worse at least to start with

[@Nick-ms4sb]

Hi. Once your stuck in the rut nothing will change mate,in my opinion it only gets worse,you need to get out of there and try somewhere new! I'm of the same opinion as you, if your away you want to be maxing your hours out that's whole point of being away from family,no point being away and doing minimum hours. I hate parking up for so many hours and always feel that when you get a surprise night at home during week bosses always say just have your 9 off,but they expect you to be away down the road taking 15 off haha I wouldn't stand for that.Find something else will do you a world of good,chill out it will all come good pal I'm sure! Great vlogs wish I had the courage to do vlogs always considered it. Get on the powder tanks I wouldn't do anything else. Take care pal.

[@johnwolton86]

Always a new day tomorrow mate keep ya chin up mate carry on with them vlogs it better watching vlogs than tv

[@roseking6561]

hope you stay vloging my partner really enjoys them he had a class 2 licence but had to give it up due to having a total hip replacement and a back operation he would love a shout out his name is andrew brooks he would be gratfull for that thanks martin

[@roseking6561]

martyn soz about spelling fella

[@kevinhampson1371]

Some good tunes

[@johnbarnes4008]

Awesome video

[@Ashs-mini-vlogs]

Mate stay strong stay positive things could be so much worse

[@WilliamStevens007]

I am guessing that is why they are always looking for drivers if your video is anything to go by.

[@toyotaturbo504]

This is transport The company cant make up hours/jobs for you just to give u a extra 2-3 hours more pay, take it as it comes, can always be worse , not really your office's fault the customer wont tip or load you when you arrive on site, Me personally i wouldn't employ drivers unless they are flexible and have a good understanding of this

[@trucktasticsussex8183]

Hi Martyn, if the work's not there, you can't do it! I gave up trucking because a I didn't want to work 13/15 hour days and took up taxi driving, only 9 hours a day usually but I can work as long as I like. Bad news is, if nobody wants a cab, you sit around earning absolutely nothing! Finally, most companies will only guarantee 50 hours a week and you're only supposed to average 48 hours a week over 17/26 weeks as per WTD. Keep up the good vlogs mate. 👍

[@trucktasticsussex8183]

Working long hours is bad for our health. A recent study has shown that long days of 10 hours or more increase our risk of stroke, adding another black mark to the list of issues already associated with failing to switch off, such as poor mental health and weight gain. Britons have a longer working week than anyone else in the European Union, clocking up 42.3 hours per week on average. Bond University assistant professor Libby Sander points to concerns around automation, slow wage growth, and increasing underemployment.

[@Dazzc2011]

Great videos this week Jenko I can understand why you're pissed off but maybe better to keep your leaving thoughts to yourself. Some employers can be very arsey when they hear leaving talk from their employees. If you leave, then leave on your terms and your time. Don't give them the satisfaction of making your decision for you.

[@grahamhardyvanlife5704]

Thats what I like about my phone I just tap a button and say "Bixby turn on do not disturb" and she dose it welllllll Most of the time LOL.

[@davie2606]

How often do u get shafted on a Friday night? Not very often, suck it up fella the joys of HGV work, somebody has to do it now and again.

[@stuartnappin593]

Good video mate but sod all the adverts 🤦🏻‍♂️ driving me mad 😠

[@raywelshman]

I don't see adverts at all, why not use AdBlock Plus

[@stugill4513]

get a free adblocker problem solved

[@colinpuleston42]

so, i've been driving for 20 years, and I always kept a 15 for friday (and normally tried to keep a 10hr drive too) to make sure for my benefit, that I could get home without going into saturday.... In october, I was asked to come into the planning office, and my eyes were opened, and you nailed it straight away .. why do drivers think that industry stops on a friday ? they want to work max shifts monday to thursday, but then want minimum on fridays ? the economy doesn't work like that, the wheels of industry turn 24/7, yet drivers seem to think that friday is their day, and should consist of doing minimum work, and running home ... It doesn't make sense to me, I can't see the logic ? Well presented video though, hope it works out for you...

[@volvov7018]

Hi Jenko I know how you feel, but if you moved to another company would it be any better, sounds like the office needs to have people in it who understands what it's like to be a driver, and what thew need,. I understand your frustration at the lack of hours but also the company can't be happy with a truck sitting in a truck stop when it should be on the road earning you both money. I worked for a company and kept saying I was going to leaving but somehow I was there for ten years. It is up to you what you do , but I hope you keep vloging, say hi to Claire she seems a very nice person "Toodles"

[@shaunweston3769]

Nothing worse than sitting around when you should be earning, great vids 👌

[@shaunweston3769]

Jack of all trades Master of none why’s he moaning then 🙄😂

[@martinnorris9379]

He's not earning when he's parked up. That's the problem.

[@yamyamrob4130]

stick with it jenko give it at least a month to see if any improvement if not have chat with scott maybe his lot need drivers

[@Snowman5646cj]

Not to be the voice of reason or anything crazy... u can only work an average of 48hrs in a 17 or 26 week period. Meaning u in effect have to do some short weeks. From what u said at the beginning of the vid, in 4 day ur on 48hrs - ur breaks and poa.