My FIRST DAY In A HGV!

[@wiganjon1971]

If you forget to write your start mileage down just do a printout and it tells you the start mileage at the top 👍

[@Deady2012]

John Meadows legend! Nice one mate!

[@MADTASS]

To be on the Safe side, do a Printout after every shift, that way if there is any Quibling of Payment/Hours, you have it in Black and White.

[@colinhodgkinson945]

@@Deady2012 HOW DO I GET YOU ON ISTRAM COULD YO SEND ME THE LINK

[@seismic6402]

I like your enthusiasm. Dealing with more than one agency can end up being difficult in terms of updating your availability and building up a working relationship with each agency. Temporary ongoing positions are obviously good because you are working in the same place all the time and you know the vehicles, the people, the goods etc and you can relax a bit more. It is surprising how many places run with agency drivers in constantly. Most agency drivers have done weeks where they have been at 3 or 4 different clients. This does happen, but it is not that common. If you do go somewhere and it doesn't work out, remember that it may not be you that is the problem, it may be them. Remember getting 3-4 shifts is not the end of the world in the quieter periods. You will be out for 6 days every second week in the busy periods. One last thing, if an agency starts giving you 6am phone calls saying can you be at a client an hour ago, politely turn down the offer and don't work for them again. At the end of the day you are not out there to pick up odd shifts at late notice. A good rule is that if you don't have a shift by 8pm the night before, then it is a day off the next day.

[@Deady2012]

Pere Grino Thanks for the advice mate! Appreciate it!

[@joemengler1666]

I love your honesty mate, I’m a HGV technician but I drive artics on weekends and I love it. Also if somebody is trying to overtake you at a snails pace, just knock it off a couple of clicks to make everyone’s day a little easier 👍🏻

[@Deady2012]

So many people have commented on that Scania lol. We was going downhill when he was in the 2nd lane. I knew that he was heavy and needed the momentum, as soon as we started climbing he dropped back to a snails pace. Probably would of done more harm than good if i would have tried to slow down. I do always slow down for overtakes though. Even tho no frigger else does for me haha!

[@joemengler1666]

Deady 2012 fair enough mate, Nobody seems to do it anymore, i always try to do it unless it’s a Stobart lorry in which case he can fk off 😂👍🏻

[@dancroft1776]

Loving the content dude, really informative and good solid advice 👍. I'm currently in the process of doing my class 2 after getting bored of driving vans and doing odd jobs like detailing and warehouse work. I had my theory, hazard perception and module 2 several days ago and thankfully passed them all. Couldn't get booked in for my practical and CPC fast enough - 7th, 8th and 11th of November. So excited to get started. Keep the uploads coming 👍

[@Deady2012]

Good luck mate! I love it! Videos every weekend & Wednesday mate :)

[@stichupman]

I must admit I got lucky after passing my class 2 i knew a guy and he got me in at warburtons as a new driver so no agencies for me.

[@thebanditsix]

I did class 2 for six months mostly food and drink deliveries in cage's, hard physical work lot's of handballing. The driving is the easy part, but i found you get to a drop, nowhere to park, then the customer says your to early or to late, next minute the office ringing asking to fit another collection in, or cage's loaded in wrong order, nightmare.Also if you have an accident or get points whilst at work it effects your personal car/ motorcycle insurance/licence.

[@Deady2012]

Yeah it can be difficult, but life would be boring without a challenge. If you enjoy 80% of your job then you're in a good one. And i like 95% of mine :)

[@steffanbird6168]

Nice to see someone actually enjoying themselves!! Although I fear it may be short lived!! Haha no I still live my job a year down the line!! Its a ball ache but it's worth it.. I started off in class2 my first job was 7.5tonner then 12t and then tramping in a 18tonne daf cf and now I'm in the artics... the job is what it is and doing the class2 work you appreciate the hardwork involved jumping on and off the back hand balling ect.. when you get to class1 it just gets easier both driving wise and work wise!! All the best mate I will follow you and hope to see you thrive pal!! Btw I'm sure the daf bonnet just pops open if you pull it if not try the passenger steps when you open the door!!

[@Deady2012]

Thanks for the comment mate! Appreciate it! Yeah i believe the bonnet just pops up, i was a wuss & scared death of just yanking haha! I hope i continue to enjoy it lol!

[@dereklaybourn9891]

Stick at it Fella..Smooth n Steady does it .. Dont be chucking loads of Full lock on Take yr Time etc. Nice tribute to Ned Kelly he a top man and got some great stuff. Keep Safe & carry on.

[@DavidSmith-yf3gd]

Hey well done on your first proper day. I can remember why I gave up my class one tho. Driving parts are ok but chasing people & finding the write address. I always say the office staff should try a day in the truck. Well if anyone after lots of work class one or 2 immingham as got lots to offer.

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate, it is a pain finding right address's. The place i'm at now (Vid on Saturday) is pretty bang on to be fair.

[@Danny_The_Goat]

Passed my class 2 few months back and deliver access for HSS hire. The amount of time wasted on sites because site contacts don’t have a clue!! no such thing as a quick delivery anymore!!! love the job tho, it’s the other people on the road that let it down. Enjoyed the vlog mate

[@Deady2012]

I have had one or two near misses with silly drivers. I'm not sexist but they have all been women. Pull into your lane then slam on for example. On next Tuesdays vid, a woman pulls out into traffic but then stops with her arse still on the wrong side of the road. Absolutely barmy! It's still a great job though, i love it! I hate that i can't work every Saturday though, i'm just sat around waiting go back work lol

[@neilcole3406]

If your stuck in traffic and getting paid it’s ok!

[@Deady2012]

I agree mate! The problem is when you finish & are stuck in the same traffic but in your car haha!

[@YASIIRR]

Mate you got the positive attitude, that is brilliant I am enjoying watching y'all vlogs, keep up the good work

[@Deady2012]

Thanks a lot mate, appreciate it!

[@Jwaldron2006]

Hey mate well done on your first full day in a wagon. Glad to see things are working out for you. I'm currently in the building trade but I've booked in to do my class 2 in two weeks to follow my ambition of being on the open road in a wagon and trying something new. Was slightly concerned to see that you were struggling to get agency work to begin with as I think this will be my avenue to enter the industry and gain experience. So I look forward to seeing what the issue was in the coming video. Great stuff keep up the good work!

[@Deady2012]

Joers182 Thanks mate, i left scaffolding to do HGV driving. Best desicion i’ve made. I’ve got a full HGV Training playlist on my channel to show you what to expect if you want any know how. Let me know how you get on Bud 👍🏻

[@numberplateguy8511]

Don't worry about agency work etc Because a person can drive a 7.5t truck on grandfather rights if you passed your car licence before a certain date Eg if you are approx 45-50 ish and passed your car test early 90's etc there is an exact date you only need to do 35 hours of drivercpc in a classroom Eg 5 days drivercpc course and you can do 7.5t which still has driving hours working time directive and digital tachograph etc for those that only want to drive a small truck But for anyone doing agency driving at the moment or about to Make sure you try and save two months money because work can get scarce in January and February especially if we are nearing a recession because class 1 and 2 drivers have all 4 classes etc van 1,2,3 to float between etc which makes it difficult for those with just 7.5t or van or just class 2 as you will be competing with class 1 for class 2 and 7.5t when the work hoes quiet in January and February

[@michaelbegg8544]

@danny robbins one wee tip when it comes to doing ur hiab test take ur time and put both legs out and use the pads a nearly faild mine just cause a never used a pad when ur craning off make sure theres no drains or overheard wires above u make sure the grounds hard enuff to take the weight and if u need to put ur leg on a path use a pad or the leg will go rite threw the tar and ul topple the truck mate

[@cubatime72]

Thanks for these videos , part way through my course so I'm looking for all the advice I can get. Cheers, stay safe

[@jaymanleonard]

Mate, love your videos. Come across you as a recommendation from KZbin. Watch the road legends a lot. Just wanted to say you rememinded me of me. I made the bold decision to quit my job (wood machine engineer) and do my class 2. Got the ball rolling in Feb this year and end of April had passed. A week later I had a full time position at Bradfords building supplies. They offered to pay for my hiab, remote hiab and forklift training. I couldn't believe it. I had 3 days as a passenger/drivers mate, then out on my own. Still remember my first day on my own. Absolutely shitting it but a huge smile on my face as I was bumbling down the road. Loved it. So pleased I made the decision to go for it. A month later I was taken out of the 12ton, 23 x 7.5 foot DAF and put into a 17ton, 30 x 8 foot 4 DAF. Back to shitting it again expected to drive down the same tight and winding roads. I live near Landsend and work out of Longrock depot. Anyone who knows Cornwall will know what I mean about right roads in a large vehicle. But, the big smile was still there. Using a crane to unload cool as. Its not work. I get paid to drive around in a big tonka toy. I love it. Love it love it. There are a lot of rules and health and safety which is annoying but when I'm in my cab I'm as happy as can be. 5 months down the line still love it. I'm glad there's another driver out there who's seeing and experiencing it like I am. Keep up the vds mate, I'm really enjoying them...

[@Deady2012]

It's a belting job aynt it... A long with all the negativity lorry drivers get, i was abit apprehensive but i absolutely love it. It's everything i expected it to be!

[@jaymanleonard]

@@Deady2012 the negativity is quite incredible. People don't realise that everything they own, eat and live in at some point was on the back of a lorry. I learned very quickly too how poorly car drivers treat you. They've got to be in front of you, at any cost. Mental they are. But they've cured me of my road rage too which is a great positive from all the negative. First few weeks in my lorry, if there'd been a microphone in there you'd think I had tourettes! I just laugh at them all now. Just bumble down the road smiling away remembering I'm getting paid to sit there and do something I love. And the money will only get better as my experience increases. At 37 I just wish I'd done it sooner. Much happier and earning more than I ever did tinkering with machinery...

[@trucktalkvideos]

Welcome to Oldham.nice to hear a northener .you passed middleton at the VOSA check point.get your class 1 nxt youll love that.the older DAF you just pulled on the grill.keep it up.

[@hyundaivirtue3213]

Just had my first day in a wagon. Was absolutely nervous! The wagon was so huge for a rigid. Oh my god i hope i can get more confident soon, hopefully it should come in a couple of months.

[@hyundaivirtue3213]

First day at work that is

[@Deady2012]

It won't take a couple of months mate. It'll take about a week haha! Rigids are easy to drive it'll come very quickly.

[@2010LeeG]

Just booked my Medical etc. with Red Rose. Will take a few months with current situation but looking forward to getting going. Your vids, with the honesty have helped me decide to go for it so a thumbs up! Won't be stress free but lets give it a go.

[@stugill4513]

get a A4 diary m8 put everything in it start time start milege time at each drop how meany pallets at each drop ,, so at the end ove the day if some1 asks where you was its all written down plus if need be in weeks to come you can see where you was such and such time at such and such date , it can help cover your back as much as it can help you and only takes a few mins once you get into the habbit of doing it stay safe m8

[@Deady2012]

I have got a diary for the wagon but at the mo i just put in it, who i'm working for an what times i drive & have a break. I will start to use it more though. Thanks for the advice mate!

[@TheOnlyFrozenShadow]

Only got my mod 4 to go next week then I'm all done, good to see a fresh perspective enjoying the job, looks like a great job why I've gone for it, seeing these makes me feel my career change was a good choice

[@Deady2012]

It is a good choice mate! You'll love it! It's most certainly not a dead end boring job!

[@dannyjohnson5872]

Enjoyed your content pal. Keep it up. HGV is something i am looking into in the near future so it was great to watch you on your first day.

[@delb6736]

Just recently passed my Class 2 and looking for work. Watched a couple of your videos so far... good effort mate keep them coming 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Deady2012]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@townmann5563]

I loved it when I first started class 1 but now I hate it

[@Danny_The_Goat]

Townman N feel your pain. I like the job, it’s other people on the road that let it down

[@townmann5563]

Jimmy De'Souza waiting time at RDC,S road closed at night and company’s constantly planning you for 15 hours shift’s it’s a crap job nowadays, and all the young coming in to the industry I would say choose a different career

[@blur106]

Get a big bit of timber. Put it under the pallet truck in front of the back wheel. That will lift the wheel of the floor so you won’t have to keep strapping the pallet truck down.

[@leeskea5016]

Hi mate well done on our first full day .... I am a class 1 lorry driver myself and love everybit of it... better than sitting at a desk all day or running off your feet for Penny's hahaha ... keep up the great work ... I'll be watching

[@Deady2012]

Thanks alot mate! Really appreciate it!

[@johnhubball9229]

Your videos are brill mate, you cheer me up no end. Thank you for you videos deady

[@Deady2012]

Nice one buddy :)

[@f56yn25]

I spent 37 years doing the job, all over the UK and Europe driving allsorts. Trust me the novelty will wear off.

[@Deady2012]

Bit late for that 😂

[@jamble7k]

it took 37 years for it to wear off not bad then

[@TruckerJenko]

Hey buddy, your channel came up in my recommendations just given your vlog a watch and all I can say is well done. You’ve put it together really well and your a natural in front of the camera. I will be looking out for more vlogs from yourself. Just subbed to you mate, keep up the good work buddy 👍

[@Deady2012]

No Way! Haha! Starstruck! Thanks alot Jenko!

[@TruckerJenko]

@@Deady2012 far from a star buddy im still new to the vlogging world so to speak 😂 only been doing it a year mate

[@Deady2012]

Trucker Jenko Me & kids watch you every weekend haha! Crazy this youtube malarkay! Thanks for the sub Jenko!

[@TruckerJenko]

@@Deady2012 no worries buddy 👍

[@chriswilliams9832]

Trucker jenko has commented ..... bet u didnt believe that email when it came through did u ??? Hahaha .... trucker jenko get him in with the #roadlegends

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

I remember when I had my last day in a HGV, it was one of the best days in my life !

[@Deady2012]

Dya know what mate, I'm glad you got out of it! There's SO MANY people that absolutely hate it and won't get out of it. One clampit said he wants me to stack shelves at Tesco as it's better money & a better job.... But won't do it himself. Baffles me!

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

@@Deady2012 yep! Agreed! I got my licence in 1979 under a vocational scheme via an employer. Fast forward 40 years, and I whince to hear what is demanded of the average driver today. A horrid stressful way to put food on the table.

[@Deady2012]

@@doveronefoxtrot4417 Find a job that isn't stressful these days. Every job i've had has drove me insane. Glad i've started doing this.

[@lionsroar9811]

Ha ha yeah gave it up end of 2018 too much grief nowadays earning 10 quid an hour driving vans 50 drops a day locals home indoors by 3pm most days

[@sugarrfree]

Dover One Foxtrot back in 70/80’s ppl were gettin money for nothing, now if u want money u need to EARN it!

[@ash7403]

I have a key fuel card for my job... check the app on your phone if you didnt know and it will show you everywhere you can fill up! which makes it cool becuase you may have enough fuel to get out of the depo and perhaps your first or second drop then fill up. Its a nice way to plan your route so that your not going too far out of way! (Just a little tip).

[@Deady2012]

Appreciated! Thanks a lot!

[@petemartin7589]

You're lucky to come into the job with all this technology to help you. Road atlas, A-Z and asking people was how we did it. Google maps and street view are fantastic. Shame we didn't have it thirty years ago! Keep smiling and enjoy the job. I still do. Good video mate.

[@Deady2012]

Yeah we have got it really easy these days. No denying that. I may do a day actually where i don't use a sat nav. haha!

[@petemartin7589]

@@Deady2012 no denying the traffic is far worse than years ago and lots more idiots thinking they own the road. It's definitely worth keeping a road atlas in the cab so you can refer to it. Get one with bridge heights. Sat nav is a wonderful invention but not perfect.

[@Deady2012]

@@petemartin7589 White van men seem to be my biggest problem upto now, they will cut in and out anywhere at all. Scary as hell sometimes! Had one today as i was foot flat climbing up a hill in the peak district, decided to pull out of traffic 30ft in front of me just to pull back in again 20 cars up. Good job i wasn't 20tonne or whatever.

[@petemartin7589]

White van man is a menace on the roads so is Mr Sales Rep and Mr Chav

[@DarranRobertson]

Good vlog mate, I passed my Class 2 in July and have been working for Hermes, it's getting me good experience and I'm booking my Class 1 in the very near future.

[@Deady2012]

I applied for Hermes, won't take me on due to IN10 lol. Doh! I'm just bopping around builders merchants and window fitters etc at the moment. It's all experience i suppose. Good Luck with you Class 1 mate!

[@DarranRobertson]

@@Deady2012 thanks man, keep up the good work 👍

[@dk_rifter]

Just a tip my old man gave me is if your on a motorway or dual carriageway knock off your cruise control to let a passing hgv past to stop traffic build up

[@Deady2012]

Yeah i do mate, always. That scania was going downhill and didn't want to lose momentum, as soon as we started the climb he slowed right down, as you can see. I didn't speed up or what not.

[@yorkshiremanoutdoors9848]

Thanks deady just passed my mod4 2day only have my lessons and test to do now.. it's good seeing your struggles when u started it gives me insight into what's coming hahaha. Thanks again see u soon👍

[@MOUNTKENNEDY]

The bonnet has no catch you just have to pull the bonnet it will open. One tip you said you were back first on previous job DO not rush around take your time as you will end up getting extra work added onto you and other drivers will not like you doing it as they will be expected too also

[@Deady2012]

Yeah that's a good point mate! Thanks! I won't rush for anything though. I'm taking my time and enjoying it :)

[@fatlad5090]

Welcome to the job pal. You got it easy today with automatic trucks and sat nav. Like your little puddle jumper your driving

[@Deady2012]

Didn’t realize size mattered tbh.

[@fatlad5090]

@@Deady2012 it doesn't you got to start somewhere.

[@mariansimu3569]

Nice video mate! If is allowed i ll give some advice.. first don't rush at anything.. reversing or something else, take care of your back.. sciatic nerve can give you alot of problems.. take a an a4 diary and fill it daily with what you do .. opening program time and mileage and all activities. Safe journey and where you don t know ar you are not sure just ask and be sure someone will help gladfuly.. take care and succes!

[@Deady2012]

Marian Simu Thanks alot mate! Really appreciate it!

[@liammeaney1274]

My mate ive just passed my Class 2, your vids have helped ne shitloads,

[@Deady2012]

Good mate! Glad they've helped someone!

[@soulcarrot]

I’m thinking about class 2 at the moment after redundancy and then 3 months in a job from hell, really enjoyed the insight into a day on the road

[@Deady2012]

Its awesome mate. Go for it :)

[@benjymoto3335]

Bonnet release catch. Just yank it open!! They normally just clip shut. Grab the bottom of the grill and pull

[@Deady2012]

Yup, i've been in a DAF LF this week and just yanked it haha! Cheers mate!

[@benjymoto3335]

Deady 2012 no worries pal, I’ve not long been driving myself. Passed just over a year ago but only got a job about 2 months since because nobody wanted to know as I had no experience. Your doing a good job of the filming pal so keep it up 👍🏻 Also, there’s an app that you can down load for Keyfuels. It shows you where they all are. Just make sure to go into settings and check the HGV bit. I had an unfortunate experience with my artic as I didn’t know that info at the time 🤣🤣

[@ExeterRipper]

Stubbled across this! Quite interesting to watch. I was a noob 2 years ago and found it really easy to panic with times not just the taco but making sure deliveries are all completed wish I was as relaxed as you back then! 22:52 😂

[@Deady2012]

Lol! Cheers buddy! I took to Class 2 like a duck to water. Class 1 is a different story haha! I'm a technics fan aswell ;)

[@ExeterRipper]

Deady 2012 get in! Do you mix??

[@dub_cub8936]

Got my class 2 booked for 22nd this month, start my lessons on 16th... can’t wait 👍

[@Deady2012]

Dub_cub 89 Good Luck Mate!! You’ll love it! Let me know how you get on!

[@shamsheersyed2574]

Goodluck

[@lucan666devil8]

The trucking trade us dying off choose a differnt path soon all trucks will be off road due to poultion EG green space in city's.

[@dub_cub8936]

Thin Blue Line I’ve wasted the last 10 years working in a factory staring at the same surroundings and having the same routine, days one week, nights the next, worked weekends and holidays regularly too and never messed about was always reliable and showed plenty of initiative and enthusiasm but it’s got me nowhere, I’ve climbed a couple of steps on the ladder but as far as I can see I’m not likely to go any further unless I’ve degrees and management experience which I’ve no interest in anyway. No... time for a change I think and driving is one of the things I really enjoy

[@dub_cub8936]

Thanks Shamsheer Syed

[@scousemouseuk]

i did my class 2 a few months ago and went straight in and done my class 1 too, i knew finding a job was gonna be hard but i didnt think it was gonna be this hard, companies just laugh when i apply and say min 6 month experiece needed, so leaves me with ageny work so i apply for literally 50 jobs, all of which are agency jobs, i get calls telling me to come sign up we got lots of work so off i go sign up and hear nothing, not a damn thing back, so i chase them up and just get fobbed off, i have had my licences for about 4 months now and have not had 1 single job. im gutted, completely deflated. xmas is fast approaching and i got 3 kids and a wife expecting me to earn money, its crazy, i go on indeed and apply for jobs that dont even exist its just agencys getting u to sign up, a £15ph job for new drivers is advertised, u ring, and told to sign upto agency, then u get ignored, funny one i had was the agency gave me a job and i got no further than 50 yards from the door with a smile on my face and my phone rang, they cancelled it and asked if i would fancy being a binman instead !!!!! . im completely deflated at this point, i gotta keep applying and see what comes of it, but certainly the 'shortage' of drivers everyone goes on about is crap. how do u get experience when no one takes u on and agencys only want ur details for records ! sorry for the big ass rant, lol, only wanted to say im a new sub to ur channel but sort of went on a moan didnt i lol,

[@trucktalkvideos]

If no one gives you a chance youll never get your 6 months.keep looking someone will.or try agency for a while

[@trucktalkvideos]

Sry didnt read it all you tried agency.just try going in the depots it will work eventually..good luck.

[@habitandoproperty2166]

I'm very sorry about that... I came from Italy, I did the interview trough the phone... I have 15 y experience in Italy, but not in the Uk! I went to the UK, I did my assessment... And that's it... Class 1 driver, Double decker... All the best m8...

[@bagremhosvacoco6055]

Another thing you can do if you cant a job on the lorries go try a job on the buses after a year it will work in your favour. You will have experience of driving large vehicles.

[@NobleDistortion]

Keep at it bro .. 2 years I've had my class 1 & 2 .. I've slept in my car whilst doing agency work, gone without food the lot.. only now it's actually working out ..

[@mojothejester9889]

I'm currently on a driving apprenticeship, done my cpc, just need to pass class 2 then class 1 and then I'll be driving for Asda. Can't wait. But I'm the same as you when it comes to test, nervous - even though I'm perfectly capable of driving the lorry. Training in Atherton, test in Kirkham this Friday

[@Deady2012]

TTA? I live down the road from there lol. Good luck with your test mate! Fingers crossed for you! Let me know how you get on :)

[@mojothejester9889]

@@Deady2012 Yeah, TTA. Will be my third test though. First one was my own fault, not paying attention to speed limits, and was driving too slow too many times. Second one, a scooter appeared from a blind spot behind the offside mirror, I stopped, but my wheels had already crossed the line, so examiner failed me. Ah well, I'll just keep trying :-)

[@welsty2003]

Nice video mate. Keep it up! I came on the comments to say about no bonnet catch for the LF's but I see other folks have got you covered there. Advice from me would be do much more mirror checks. You just can't do enough of them. Things around the truck change so quickly especially with so many car drivers, motorbikes and cyclists trying their best to get past you any way they can. If you're in a queue keep an eye out for emergency services too, and in town, windows down. A few times I've heard things in blind spots. Your doing grand though. Make sure you do good walk around checks in the mornings, especially as agency as you don't want the blame for any damage/unreported issues. Things like oil and screenwash often get neglected and with winter coming you don't wanna run out of screenwash. If it's sub zero temperature take a 2l bottle of water out with you for when wipers freeze, you can splash the window when you do drops. You can thank me later. Haha!

[@Deady2012]

Thanks alot for the advice mate! I appreciate all the advice i can get from seasoned truckers!

[@welsty2003]

I'm not seasoned by any means. Always learning. Been driving bigger things since 2012, got Cat C and then C+E in 2017. Currently driving an 18T rigid with a Hi-Ab full time. Loving it and want more.

[@John-hh7kt]

Well done buddy I’m just doing my class 1 training the now been driving class 2 for 2 years now before that it was the buses. Nothing wrong with your driving I seen your video about the haters. There only jealous cause all they can drive is other people round the bend

[@Deady2012]

Nice one mate :)

[@gm0184]

I love getting a 1000kg pallet off with a pump truck.....can’t wait to get my class 1

[@Deady2012]

GM01 Hahahahaha 😂😂 On a slope too haha!

[@gm0184]

Deady 2012 on a slope is standard with the company I work for lol. Fecking hard work.

[@Ricky12389]

I’m a class 1 hgv driver based out of Trafford park. Get your class one done mate. Better money, better work and believe it or not you get treated better by company’s and agencies. I do shipping containers, get class 1 sorted, plenty of work on containers.

[@Deady2012]

I'm abit of a shitbag haha! I'm scared death of getting lost in a massive wagon hahaha!! The thought of getting directed down a town centre or something scares me to death haha!

[@Ricky12389]

Deady 2012 there easier to drive than class 2 mate honestly. Get yourself a cheap eBay truck Nav aswell there great for the money. Mines never put a foot wrong and it was only £50. I’d defo consider your class one. The job is so much better. Also pretty much every place you go to would have already had a delivery by truck so there geared up for your arrival and most places are just big retail distribution centres in a class 1 no multi drop on back streets.

[@Deady2012]

Rickyvalen89 i’ll see where life takes me haha! I probably will end up doing it, my Dad & 2 Uncles have done it, so will too haha! I desperately need a sat nav hha!

[@Ricky12389]

Deady 2012 haha great stuff... the only reason I did it is because my dad and 2 uncles have lol I actually work with both by uncles. You’ll probably go for it sooner than later because class 2 gets on your nerves fast trust me.

[@danielbridgeman7855]

Agree with this mate, I'm new to the whole HGV scene and as soon as I got my class 2 I went straight in for class 1 and now I'm delivering containers. Very clean easy work, as for going down town centres I only use my sat nav as a guide for low bridges etc. If you can see it's directing you towards a town centre and you don't feel it's correct go the other way! There's always a way out. Good shirt btw! MOT

[@stephen5608]

One thing I notice about smart motorways is hardly anyone uses it as a driving lane even when it's open as a lane

[@Deady2012]

If it wasn't for folk driving at 50 in 2nd and 3rd lane, 90% of these problems with traffic wouldn't exist. The M60 is just pathetic.

[@wherenatgoes9545]

Agencies are wank. Let’s be honest. They go on about driver shortages but all because I cannot do a monday if not done by 4pm I can’t get any work, across multiple agencies. And this is with offering days, nights, weekends ect. (Class 1&2) I’m a year or so in too. But there’s one company that i go to and even though it’s not what i want ideally, i love it there. The staff are great, and the job is easy enough so i’ll always go. I find once you’re in somewhere they’ll request you so just always be happy and ready to do anything. People moan but i’m the same as you. I get in and i’m happy, i can sing like i’m beyonce and potter about getting the job done. It’s an easy life, even with the long shifts.

[@Deady2012]

I love it :) I sing all sorts of stuff when im in wagon on my own lol! Its like being in an office.... On wheels.... With a stereo lol!

[@JustSteve247]

Short and sweet is the right way. Enjoyed this thanks

[@Lochwood92]

I know this is an old post.. i came across your channel while looking for "should i become an HGV Driver". Your vids are soo good mate and so down to earth. Seeing you out on your first job and loving it 😂. Ive just been told our company is closing down and with all the news about shortages of HGV drivers I've been thinking about training to do it. Ill keep watching your stuff to give me a good insight.. P.S. im also a motovlogger on motorbikes.. Nowhere near as successful as you mate but i enjoy it. 👍

[@Deady2012]

It’s all good mate! HGV driving is good fun!

[@andytrubridge5310]

Found your channel on my recommended list. I watch a fair few Trucker vlogs, all the road legends and you're as good as those, clear video good sound keep them coming. just subscribed.

[@Deady2012]

Thanks Alot mate! That's a massive compliment!

[@amdadrahman213]

Thanks bud for the reply. I guess agency work is best way to go. Just getting abit panicky because of my lack of commercial driving experience and when I say lack of I mean none! Literally starting from nursery. I think your brilliant though bud, your quiet inspiring for people like me.

[@Deady2012]

I started from nothing mate. Gotta start somewhere. No one is born knowing how to drive, or how to secure a bag of sand on a flatbed or how to work out WTD in a traffic jam lol.

[@stevecosy]

Bonnet release are usually on the front at the bottom of the bonnet on either side. Usually two sliding catches 👍

[@francoandjimtherotties2592]

not on a daf,its inside passenger door,under top step,have a look👍

[@stevecosy]

@@francoandjimtherotties2592 oops, not seen that before 👍

[@francoandjimtherotties2592]

@@stevecosy yeah mate inside the passenger door

[@ash7403]

I actually can't wait tbh looked like you had a good day! :) probably wont stay that way forever once you get more experience hehe, loved your reversing very careful and precise, I'm pleased for you Deady keep doing what your doing! as your so lovely XD Traffic that's why I work nights lol

[@Deady2012]

Yeah novelty may wear off after a while, i hope not though, it is my dream job & i don't feel like i've done a days work when i get home. We'll see. Thanks for watching :)

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you!

[@moasif2048]

You are an underrated youtuber! I plan on doing this myself.

[@sivilirf]

David bratts haulage, Stockport, take new drivers on, shit coin but experience is good

[@afrikaszivs112]

On the DAF I did my training you could open the bonnet from the front of the actual bonnet, where there is two clips that have to be pushed side ways and that was it. Hope that helps. P.S. I still need to do my CPC

[@Deady2012]

It supposedly just lifted up, i need to stop being a wuss haha!

[@graemeconnelly8849]

@@Deady2012 its ok i had the same problem, looked everywere for the bloody thing.

[@dannyrobbins2546]

Nice video and good to see you're enjoying it. I passed my HGV2 about 2 months ago. Been hard getting work, but I have a 1 hour driving assessment next week with a builders merchant here in Essex. If I pass it which I should then I will be offered job driving a HIAB lorry around Essex, Herts, and North London. They'll pay for my HIAB license. I'm nervous but looking forward to it. Oh and one more thing... MAAAAAAARCHING OOOOOON TOGETHER 😉⚽

[@Deady2012]

Danny Robbins Thats what i’m driving now lol. A Big DAF with a crane on the back. Its good fun mate! Enjoyable! I love it! Good Luck Bud! #MOT

[@dannyrobbins2546]

@@Deady2012 is it easy operating the hiab? I've also been warned that the lorry I'll be driving has quite bad tail swing. It's a volvo flatbed lorry.

[@Barkmann94]

Top bloke mate keep up the hard work

[@truckerlee5975]

Download the key fuels app from play store buddy and once downloaded go setting and put hgv in

[@Deady2012]

Nice one mate i’ll check that out! Ended up going to other side of oldham for fuel 🙈 haha!

[@steffanbird6168]

Yes keyfuels app is a must!! And if you end up tramping or looking for truck stops to stop and rest at there is "intruck" its basically an app with all the info of truckstops around you!!

[@Deady2012]

Steffan Bird Thanks mate! I’ll get on that! Nice one

[@spiderman01980]

Welcome to the HGV world, it's great fun.

[@Deady2012]

It sure is mate!

[@ofpWolf]

Nice to see you getting on with it mate. I've just done my class 1 and cpc and i'm eager to start driving :) I work for Aldi now, so i'm going to keep working for them during the first couple of years to build some driving experience. Good idea to show that delivery note. I think it would be great if you do more videos on those everyday things you encounter as a driver. Would be really helpful for new starters. I look forward for the next video! See you on the road :D

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate! Hopefully i'll see you on the road sometime :)

[@AbsoluteAudits]

Nice video. Thinking of training up and starting this as a new career.

[@riaansnyman8747]

Deady 2012 do you have any go to websites you use for HGV in general , for things like Mapping your drive , post codes searches and any additional things that might help beginners on the road . Also a social network site for HGV drivers and so forth

[@zootmanmtb7739]

Fair play man that was tight reverse... Man's got skill 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@grahamforshaw7564]

I feel your pain I’ve been a Driver for 30 odd years I now drive a Bin truck the hours a brilliant wages not so but you can not have everything ps really enjoyed your vlog .

[@Deady2012]

Thanks matey!

[@michaellyons2783]

well done on promotion deady. class 2 er hear keep the vlogs coming yeah agency are a pain but nesseary evil for new passes

[@Deady2012]

Loved agency work me buddy!

[@davesharpe3877]

Enjoyed that, i watch the others, Trucker j, Luke C etc, like yours, its newby stuff, i'm thinking of doing my class 2, at the grand old age of 46!!

[@doms6741]

Jobcentre can fund it

[@Deady2012]

Get it done mate! I love it. Belting job.

[@johnjones549]

Hi,I passed my class 2 year ago, spent years on counterbalance forklift...the biggest problem I had was figuring out the digi card.....

[@doms6741]

@@johnjones549 there are some great KZbin videos on that. I messed up my first time. Took my break but it didn't register as a break!

[@Me-oo4yu]

Good start mate, bolton too 👍. Don't usually watch much vlogs. All DAF LF'S are just pull release for the bonnet/grille, no handles. CF's XF'S have catches. Look forward to the next videos.

[@Deady2012]

Thanks alot mate! Really appreciate it!

[@yumyum5186]

Hi mate , nice bit of driving, i used to do class 2 work and it can get quite stressful on tight town centres and farm roads, and when you havent got a clue where u going lol.As your from Bolton do u know my mate Shaun Gaskell he does a bit of class 2 work too, as a matter of interest i am from Middlesbrough.Best of luck mate Jeff

[@robertduda7550]

keep it going pal well done mate!

[@paulowens2148]

bonnet release catches should be behind grill near black section each side

[@Deady2012]

It's just a lift up on the LFs.

[@paulowens2148]

@@Deady2012 ok thank you for putting me right i forgot due to amount of trucks i drive as a agency driver

[@rhyscraddock5008]

Thanks for the helpful videos. So it says that you have to save taco graph information for 28 days do you have to download this to your private computer?

[@BritishTrucking]

Great Vlog love the slower slow down past the speed camera ha ha! nice to see someone else in a day cab well done Subscribed!

[@Deady2012]

Wondered why all the cars kept flashing me, thought my roof was hanging off or something hahaha!!

[@adambeaumont2899]

Great video man you drove straight past me just after the camera van, white Volvo with red tank 👍 keep trucking mate

[@Deady2012]

No way haha! Next time you'll have wave haha!

[@kevinprobin555]

Came up as a recommended video thought "oh christ here we go another bloody hero" but in all fairness mate you've got a really good attitude towards the job , as in realising your just starting out and not scared or embarrassed to ask for advice . Now I really don't want to sound like a big headed know it all honestly, but I've been driving class 1 for 39 years constant tramping all over Europe with every sort of trailer from abnormal loads to what I'm doing now ADR chemical tankers , so if you ever need any advice or help don't hesitate to ask . One thing I would say is buy yourself a Collins road atlas Google and sat navs are brilliant but one look at an atlas and you'd have known exactly where Clitheroe was; sometimes the old Way still has its place , good luck with it mate. Oh by the way that trucker Jay bloke is a fucking bellend who very nearly caused a major disaster in a chemical plant in seal Sands the prick 🤔

[@Deady2012]

Kevin Probin Thanks for the comment mate! Appreciate it! What was the issue with Jay lol? Im intreguied now haha!

[@kevinprobin555]

he took a tanker of veg oil into Seal Sands terminal a highly flammable dangerous place , they store a lot of high consequence dangerous chemicals there I mean millions of gallons , so as you can imagine the rules are very strict on anything that can create a form of ignition, the bellend was walking round on top of the gantries where the flammable solvents are loaded mobile phone on making a fucking video the tit !

[@noncarguycarreviews2359]

There is no bonnet release catch you just pull the front up , I drive one daily . Plus every single pallet needs to be strapped if it's not it's a fine for ever pallet that's not I strap a 18 pallet class two all day every day takes ten minutes if you have a rachett strap winder. You can pick them up on Ebay for £20 saves so much time

[@Deady2012]

Danny Rawlinson Damnnn i didn’t know that. No one had their pallets strapped down, there was hardly any weight in any of them apart from the adhesive one. Didn’t even think about it. Plus i only had 2 straps on the back haha! I’ll know for next time mate, Cheers!

[@Ricky12389]

No they don’t need to be strapped as long as the back 2 are strapped you’ll be fine. I was driving class 2 for 5 years and been driving class 1 now for 2 years. Been pulled by DVSA on several occasions and strapping back 2 has always been fine

[@jermainemitchell324]

THE COMPANY SHOULD PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL/ANY ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT NEEDED....DON'T BUY IT! THEY HAVE TO PROVIDE IT!

[@numberplateguy8511]

Key fuels can be difficult to find but every morrisons and tesco fuel stations accept key fuels which is handy to know if you get stuck All star cards are accepted virtually everywhere The fuel genie card is only accepted at tesco or morrisons supermarket s I think But always ask at a fuel station etc before you fill up etc as it only takes 5 mins but much better than filling up and they don't accept your fuel card There is no bonet catch on that daf Just pull the front grill up and front grill comes up

[@Deady2012]

I must of not pulled it up hard enough hahaha!! I'll check again in the morning haha! Thanks for the advice mate!! Greatly appreciated!

[@numberplateguy8511]

@@Deady2012 Oh and the new taillift button in the new m a n trucks is in the middle of the truck dash bottom row which will save you a few mins looking for it if you get to drive one of and once you've presses the new m a n truck taillift button and used the taillift to do your delivery etc and try to start the truck etc you'll find it won't start until you swith the taillift button off that will save you 5 mins too lol

[@rustyshackleford9048]

4 mins and not one nearside mirror check . Check the mirrors more it's massively important

[@tittit7418]

Mirrors are for pussies

[@parklaneyid6077]

spotted that straight away

[@garethbell22]

I was just about to post this! Fuck knows what they teach you on your test nowdays! Stop looking at the camera and do your bloody job! I'm not wanting to piss on ur bonfire but you need to realise the job your trying to get Into is trucking, not vlogging.

[@louise6395]

Mirrors, mirrors.. mirrors!! they will save lives and your license!

[@Deady2012]

I hear ya.

[@clivecarter2173]

Nice video. Regarding your key fuels card there is an app you can download for key fuels. Good luck Safe trucking

[@leighcatterall9616]

Keyfuels app is shite

[@peterszabo4943]

Hi mate! Your vlog is great, helped me a lot, I just passed cpc case study. Could you make a video what expect now on cpc modul 4 test? Thank you! 👌

[@Deady2012]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvOlHtsidaShJI Got you mate.

[@maskell165]

mod 4 is very easy.. just walk round checks and explaining how to fasten load etc.

[@davehigson9503]

There’s a Keyfuels app for iPhone and android goes you a full list of fuel stations that accept the card, Tesco and Morrison’s are the two main supermarkets if you get desperate but use caution as there not all accessible in a hgv

[@Deady2012]

Cheers mate!

[@tiedrosqeshiyewhans8345]

Good bro glad to see u on wagon on your own all the best in your carrier u love it wish u good luck and enjoy

[@Deady2012]

Tiedros qeshi Yewhans Thanks a lot mate! Appreciate it!

[@stephentunstall]

No bonnet release...just give the grill a good tug! 👍

[@khanpoaldi2871]

I have completed my medical test today, but was struggling with the d2 application form, hopefully I have filled in correctly.

[@Deady2012]

Khan Poaldi Good Luck Mate! I have a full HGV training playlist on my channel, if you are looking for any help or advice feel free to ask.

[@khanpoaldi2871]

Deady 2012 will do cheers mate

[@michaelheasman9749]

Great video. Will let you off the Leeds shirt (millwall supporter). Eagerly await the next vlog keep up the good work. If I could have my Time again I would be driving to.

[@Deady2012]

After smashing us the other week i should hope so too haha! Glad you enjoyed mate! Thank you for watching

[@joepal45]

Once drove down that one way street going the wrong way in my car and a bus was driving up, 😂 hate that road, live 3 mins from clitheroe strange seeing read and simonstone on KZbin aha

[@Deady2012]

Hahaha! I got all kinds of lost in Clitheroe town centre hahaha!!

[@jlamb189]

Just come across your channel, nice to see a fellow newbie rather than a know it all, although I've gone straight in the deep end on class 1 and have a similar attitude to you about the job. And also nice to see a fellow Leeds utd fan even if you are from the wrong side of the pennines 😁 keep em coming and marching on together!

[@Deady2012]

Thanks mate! #MOT How are you enjoying class 1 mate? Are you getting work?

[@jlamb189]

@@Deady2012 I'm was/I'm very lucky, I already worked for a large distribution/logistics company so after I passed I managed to move over to transport full time. I'm always over your way delivering, it's one of the big 4 supermarkets #livingthedream

[@Deady2012]

If you see me give me a wave or beep haha! I dunno what a big 4 is now haha! If it's aldi, i don't live far from the RDC, i used to work there for an agency actually, lasted about 4 weeks, was bleeding awful haha!

[@jlamb189]

@@Deady2012 no it the one with the big yellow M, If I see you I will beep👍👍

[@Deady2012]

@@jlamb189 Theres a big one on Atherleigh way, about 5 mins from me lol.

[@michaelmetcalfe5324]

Tradeteam in kirby are now look for class 1 and 2 drives

[@davidbutler4363]

Well done you mate😁👍👏👏👏

[@outandupthere]

Brilliant vid, very entertaining and informative and glad you're enjoying it ;) Considering training for HGV at the moment so thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Deady2012]

Go for it buddy! The job is what you make it. Remember that :)

[@britishpatriot2276]

Great video mate and great personality

[@Deady2012]

Thanks a lot mate! Appreciate it!

[@gunamerstravels]

Hi there, I have a class B driver's license, how would I go about getting into HGV driving?

[@5183adam]

Hi. I'm new to. Only did buddy shifts so far. Anyway the strapping down with rachet and straps who showed u how to? My problem is we do lessons to learn to drive a truck. Then once we pass we know nothing. We aren't shown how to secure loads. How to get in and out of ports. It's just once we get a licence we still know very little

[@Deady2012]

I learned how to Ratchet whilst scaffolding. I'll demonstrate in my next video for you mate. Securing your load is basically your responsibility! If you don't think it's secure then make it secure it is basically as simple as that. It is nerving. I had 2x1tonne bags of sand on the back of my wagon on Friday & didn't have a clue how to secure it. So i put 1 strap over the middle and one round the back to stop it from moving. Its overkill and probably wouldn't have moved if i didn't strap it, with it being a tonne in weight lol, but in my opinion its better being safe than sorry & the person that says 'You really didn't need to do that,' isn't the person who's responsible for your load neither is he the driver of the vehicle.

[@ieuangriffiths241]

18:05 if you watch one of trucker jays vids titled sorry it shows you on a cf