Pulled By DVSA | First Experience | Tachograph, Vehicle & Load Checks

[@kerryquinn6218]

Your attitude was that of a man who had nothing to hide, so it was basic checks, fast, in, out and back on the road. By the way if you don't want to be chilly don't wear shorts in the winter 🥶😜. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks Kerry, well you were right, I had nothing to hide at all 👍 and oh don’t worry I’m not wearing shorts anymore 😂🥶 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@RichardDowd]

When you know someone that has recently worked for the DVSA you know how valuable they are when you see the state of some of the vehicles they pull over. Good to see you were positive about it James - unlike most conkers! New sub gained!

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers Richard! Oh yeah I’ve seen plenty of posts about some of the vehicles they’ve pulled, and a lot are in bad state! Glad you enjoyed buddy, thanks for the sub 😊👍

[@bobleeroy7338]

Trucks can be extremely dangerous even when being driven brand new so i'm glad the DVSA exists to protect us. I'm looking forward to my first encounter.

[@leegoodman5214]

Dvsa bunch of no.good failed coppers

[@philldownes8685]

@@bobleeroy7338 they do not pull over the pikeys with dangerous loads.......

[@austinpuleston5432]

Lad at our company decided to get mouthy with the DVSA officer on the M74. Boss wasnt impressed when we got audited the week after. DVSA have the ability to make our lives a lot harder than a 15-30min delay on the road. Do your job properly, be pleasant and you'll be on your way again in no time. Definitely a few conkers on the road who dont see it that way!

[@michaeld5888]

I imagine the vehicles would be in even better shape if they repaired the potholes and dips in the road, kept road markings painted also. Normally they are patched by the next winter but not this year. Safety always never seems to be an issue when it incurs costs to the government. They want everyone to keep the vehicles safe but then leave the roads they run on to rot. There is a definite dual standard running here. We need a RDVSA namely a Road, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency looking equally at all aspects of the road system.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Oh I 100% agree with this 👍👍

[@jota3732]

Well done James not only was your vehicle in check, your attitude also goes a long way and nice to see 👍

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks Jots means a lot 👍

[@philldownes8685]

you have no idea if his vehicle was in check. it could be a snapped chassis for all you know.. they did not have any mechanical checks, this was purely for tacho card and not done correctly..... should of told him to switch his card to other work for starters...

[@jota3732]

@@philldownes8685 🙄🥱

[@TruckinWithJames]

@@philldownes8685 hi Phil, yep you’re right the chassis could be completely snapped in half for all I know 😂 no he did basic checks and said everything looks ok, and my tacho was on other work thanks 😁👍

[@marloweye9188]

Really nice to see such a polite, respectful and compliant interaction just as it should be done. They have a job to do to maintain safety standards for us all so well done mate. Some creeds and cultures would instantly start kicking off playing the usual victimhood card. You have shown how it's properly done and what the outcome should be. Really proud to be a Brit when I see this sort of thing.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hi buddy thank you for your comment I’m glad you enjoyed the video and interaction. I do agree, they just have a job to do like the rest of us. Merry Christmas buddy 😊👍

[@robhardingham6770]

Yes, agree. Both 'sides' here show equal respect. Keep it like that and nothing to worry about. In/ out job done.

[@FK-zr9fn]

Really enjoyed the video and hope you have a long and enjoyable career in this industry. I have been retired now for 2 years after spending 40 years driving HGV’s ,over this time i would say i have been pulled probably half a dozen times. I have always found the Ministry and later VOSA polite and fair when ever i was stopped. A lot depends on your attitude you take and the Company you work for. They know the Cowboys out there, they also know what companies stick to the rules and don’t ask you to run bent. It doesn’t pay to break the driving laws and the majority of firms and drivers realise this. Anyway I’m just going to make myself another cup of tea 🍵 and get back into 🛌 bed,do i miss the early starts,queuing at the docks,getting wet, and inconsiderate drivers no way. Happy motoring DUDE 👍

[@TruckinWithJames]

Dude what an awesome comment 😊 thank you and really glad you enjoyed the video! That’s amazing, 40 years is a long time! I hope I’m in the game that long also, as I love my job😊 I do agree, they’ll portray the same attitude you give them. Enjoy retirement man you deserve it 👍

[@austinpuleston5432]

I got pulled for the first time last year. Myself in a 26T and the lad infront (driving convoy) got tugged in his 7.5T. Both cards read, both vehicles checked. He walked away with £800 in fines and I got £0. He was in his 60's and i'm 27, been driving since 18. Shows the difference in training levels. He had no straps on, what so ever in a curtainsider and was 1.5T overweight with tacho infringements. He genuinly acted shocked that they threw the book at him!

[@TruckinWithJames]

Wow, that’s chocking, but like you said! Shows the difference in the levels of training! 👍👍

[@austinpuleston5432]

@@TruckinWithJames He himself was driving on grandfather's rights (car license pre 1994) so his CPC course was literally the only formal training he had ever had. Compared to us "professional drivers" quite a leap in training. I put professional in quotes because as my instructor used to say, we only get called professionals when we've done something wrong! 🤣

[@LewisMacdonaldMedia]

I'm not even a trucker (van driver driving over 100000miles a year) but was interesting to see this. Often see these guys on the M6 and M74 pulling vehicles over, great to see how it works. Also just subbed, I'd be grateful for one back!

[@TruckinWithJames]

That’s awesome man I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I will check out your channel and sub back mate 😁👍

[@rempanda]

Love that you were so respectful to them and then they were so respectful with you in turn. So many videos about DVSA or anyone else of authority where they instantly have a camera shoved in their face, someone mouthing off about our freedoms being taken and then when authority naturally has to be enforced to stop that behaviour the person mouthing off then uses it as "evidence" of bullying. It's insane. You were polite and professional, glad they didn't find anything wrong.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Exactly, a lot of people are way too serious about it all, they’re just doing their job at the end of the day just like the rest of us. And they tend to portray the same attitude as you. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊👍

[@MrJetcaswell]

I guess it shows that the training we got was pretty decent. I haven't been pulled myself, but always take a bit more care than some of the other drivers I know with strapping up etc. When you get into good habits at the start, you tend to keep them up, plus we got it all explained pretty good which I don't think a lot of drivers get, they just get taught how to pass the test and the job is so much more than that. I have even had to show a couple of "experienced" drivers, the best way to use ratchet straps and how to tell what weight they take etc. Good vid mate, always good to see someone you know doing it right.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hey Jeff, cheers for your comment dude. Yep, training clearly paid off, plus I do the occasional research with some of the updated stuff etc. I’m the same here mate, I’ve shown a few people here and there things they never even knew! Glad you enjoyed the video bud 👍

[@StevenKiberton]

Good to see that they were kind and professional

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yes they were awesome 😊👍

[@xj358]

So many rules, regs and restrictions around HGV driving in the UK but rather strangely, no industry specific rules around pay. Law stipulates that truck drivers can't work 7 days a week and must have minimum daily rest periods (quite right) but then no law compensating truck drivers for those restrictions with industry specific remuneration. Happens in other countries but oddly not in the UK.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Love this point, so true

[@TruckinWithJames]

@@xj358 that’s amazing!! Glad you’re watching mate 😁

[@richardthornton1235]

First time viewer James. Just goes to prove if you are polite and courteous, it goes a long way. 👌🤝

[@TruckinWithJames]

Exactly Richard 😀 Hope you enjoy the videos mate 👍🎄

[@tkx86]

G'day James, Thomas here from Sydney, Australia. First of all, great blogging which I could not go past subbing and belling. I look forward to seeing more of your travels. I am an Aussie truck driver driving Semi trailers on what we call a HC licence (Heavy Combination, which I assume is HGV in your native land.) and am surprised at how far ahead you Europeans are with data logging your driving. ( I think it is Brilliant!). Here we have what is called an interception book in each truck which we hand the Heavy Vehicle Inspectors when pulled over by a mobile vehicle or through weigh stations which we must pass through with the digital road sign telling us to either 'return to the highway' or enter weighbridge. We are heavily regulated here how ever what I find interesting is the fact you did not have any paper form of a log book (We have to manually draw up graph lines for time worked and rest with columns above to put our KM's in with our location with our licence number, date, times, signature and locations etc.) like our National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has for us. Where each entry is on an original with 2 carbon copies underneath it. I really hope they move to a similar system like yours. I think it is fantastic and saves so much time fart-assing around with a pen and ruler and saves the hassle of clerical errors which can attract decent fines , which has alot of the old school truckies here hanging up the keys on the job unfortunately. I think a system like yours in Europe would actually have a positive outcome in retaining drivers here as there is less headache with log book errors and therefore possible fines if it was all digital. Anyways enough of my yappin' Safe travels brother and a Merry Christmas to you and yours. Cheers mate.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hi Tom, thanks for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊 Wow I didn’t realise how different it was over there, I mean, I know you’re the other side of the world to me, but I would at least have thought you’d be digital with everything. I can understand why a lot of people are hanging up their boots in the industry as it seems like you can mess up a hell of a lot. I can imagine that a lot of people would stay in the industry if it was all digital, life is 100% easier. Stay safe dude and a merry Christmas to you, I upload weekly so hope you enjoy 😊👍🚛

[@martinlock8511]

I’ve been pulled in that spot on the way back from having the truck MOT’d! Still nervous as heck even though the wagon was all ok. I’m only a HGV tech so they didn’t worry about Tacho. Polite people there. They’re a good bunch as long as your attitude is correct

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yeah exactly bud that’s it 👍 glad everyone was good though, but I’d still be nervous too 😂😂

[@Matityahu755]

WOW, they're making you accountable. This is great, it gives me a whole new respect for our wagon drivers. My granddad was a trucker, he worked for Christian Salvesen out of Easton along the A1, Honeypot Lane I think it was. One thing I noticed, on his truck he had TIR and i never knew what that meant.

[@rempanda]

TIR stands for Transports Internationaux Routiers. I think I spelled that correctly anyway. It's a system in which companies can more easily transport between countries under the agreement without such rigorous boarder checks because loads are electronically registered while loading.

[@bobleeroy7338]

Never let anyone tell you that it's safe to drive. Had a yard marshal tell me that my trailer insisting it was okay but I literally told him to p*ss off as it my licence on the line and as a pro driver it's my responsibility. Anything happens on the road no fault will go to him and I told him as much. Switched it right away after. Never let them push you around, your truck your rules.

[@philldownes8685]

@@bobleeroy7338 100%

[@jamezali786]

They definitely target scaffolding trucks and tippers as they usually find some infringements and maintenance which is overlooked compared to bluechip company wagons.

[@TruckinWithJames]

100% mate, they did say scaffolders are getting so much better with their vehicles nowadays! But I agree, easy targets for them.

[@robertdavies922]

Didn’t think I would be watching a video of a trucker getting inspected by government agents, and enjoying it on a Saturday night. Look forward to your next videos!!

[@TruckinWithJames]

Ahhh I’m glad you enjoyed it Robert 😊👍 thanks for the support buddy 🚛🚛

[@andrewstephenson1001]

these people are the reason I'm glad not to be trucker any more. don't get this in other trades.

[@TruckinWithJames]

@@andrewstephenson1001 that’s true mate

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

@@andrewstephenson1001 Trucking is heavily regulated for a reason… These people are there for the safety of every single person on the road.

[@omardude39]

As a casual PSV driver, this reassures me that they're just checking the things I already check on my daily walkaround checks.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Exactly buddy 👍👍

[@davidupton5252]

As a professional driver i dont like taken chances with other road users, safty is top of my list seen accidents with large vehicles most of the time the smaller vehicles come off worse. I have seen other HGV drivers drive very unprofessional driving to close.

[@Galerak1]

I got pulled into one of these while driving a coach. It was quite a while ago because it was before digi-graphs came in. I was working for a well known holiday company and I was on my way back to base after running a feeder service down to the Coventry area. After pulling in and switching off the guy came onto the bus and said it was a tachograph check. Myself, and the 30ish other feeder drivers I was running back to base all waved our tacho envelopes in the air for him. He took one look down the bus, said "Errr, you lads usually do ok with graphs, then got off again and sent us on our way lol. Quickest stop check I ever had 😂😂

[@TruckinWithJames]

Haha love it! Couldn’t be arsed could he, amazing!

[@Galerak1]

@@TruckinWithJames the look on his face was priceless haha

[@tompalmer3474]

The dvsa should do this with cars and lgvs way more often, I work in a dealer and the amount of people that are happy to scoot about in cars with damaged or ancient tyres is beyond belief..

[@taztaz6539]

It helped that you had everything in order - well done

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yeah I think it did haha, thanks mate 😊👍

[@andrewsutcliffe4889]

These guys primary job is to make money, they are self funding and most of what they do is BS. You might well have had a good experience James but the truth is that you are not in control of most the things they can fine you for. Having driven trucks for over 40 years i can assure you that not all your encounters with VOSA will be so enjoyable.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hi Andrew thanks for your comment 😊👍 I know what you mean, unfortunately you are 100% right! Hope you enjoyed the video anyway 😊

[@patrickjm3487]

@@TruckinWithJames well James man they have nothing else to do mate they only pick on the good ones !! I know they are only doing a job but they should follow the drivers who don’t have any tax or bad tyres People who take their chances each day on our roads with lorry’s fit for the scarp yard & worse)) God bless mate keep trucking))

[@anthonywalsh2520]

@@patrickjm3487 it’s like local building control these type of organisations only go after people they know will be able to pay the fines. If they pulled the others no tax bald tyres etc.. they know they will pay more in chasing for the fines. Those drivers just won’t pay!

[@scrapcar1980]

They are not self funding m8 all goes to the government 100%

[@andrewsutcliffe4889]

@@scrapcar1980 They have been self funding for a long time now. Its legalised extortion. I don't care who you are or how new your truck is , I will bet you that I can find something wrong with it given 3 men and enough time. The biggest danger on the roads without doubt is the amount of hours drivers are expected to work... note I say work not drive. A 9 hour day should be the absolute max, that includes loading waiting and driving.

[@STFCSmith2]

I got my first pull a few weeks ago, and I fully agree with you. They were sound as a pound with me. Learnt some new things when I was with them and all was good. They get a bad rep and its undeserved, all they are doing is keeping the roads safe.

[@TruckinWithJames]

100% mate. Was everything good with you when you were pulled??

[@gary63693]

and the industry is changing. The DVSA want all tachographs read as you go through checkpoints. At the moment, the regulations are strict, but it will get worse soon. Love to see your reaction when all this stuff comes to light

[@STFCSmith2]

@Truckin' With James yea, everything was fine. Both me and the truck passed with flying colours.

[@STFCSmith2]

@gary63693 it will get tighter, but long as you stay clean. Then you will be fine. The biggest huddle they have to deal with is getting people used to manual entries.

[@gary63693]

@@STFCSmith2 I taught some old work colleagues of mine to do manual entries. Each time i clock in/out, my tacho card matched exactly

[@bernardscott1783]

Seemed like a nice bloke and very friendly

[@TruckinWithJames]

He was an absolute legend 😊👍

[@steved718]

This time of year they are pulling like crazy to get that money pot a bit fatter. I've been pulled twice in 2 months and I drive for a company that does everything by the book. I was good both times but it just eats into your day.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yeah I think the worst part is the amount of time it delays you! Glad everything was good bud

[@JohnWThwaites1]

I think that the majority of DVSA enforcement officers are polite like the one that you had to deal with, But I have also been treated very disrespectfully by a couple which can tend to colour ones opinion of them. I'm retired now and happy not to have to deal with them any more and hope that your future dealings with DVSA continue to be met with the same level of mutual respect.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Oh I can imagine there’s a lot of not very nice ones out there, which is a shame as if everyone had the same experience, they wouldn’t have a bad name as such! But yeah same here mate, good luck with whatever you’re doing now!😁👍

[@wilkie4142]

They are all lovely when they can not find a fault.

[@TruckinWithJames]

I know haha 😂

[@rambo196919]

Not what I have found.

[@TOOL1E]

1st time welcome to the club. I've been pulled 3 times in 1 day before nottingham/grantham then again coming out of sleaford. I'm adr which makes it double the fun.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks for the welcome mate!😁 that sucks, especially with how much time it takes out of your day, 3 times must have done your head in!

[@harrislondon]

I was pulled recently not by VOSA but the police doing more or less the same thing checking HGVS etc... they told me they primarily look out for scaffolders and foreign lorries.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Oh really? Yeah they’re easy targets mate to be honest. I’ve been with this firm 2.5 years now and this was first time I was pulled 👍

[@diesalweasel]

I can understand with scaffolding . I know someone who got killed by a pole what cone of lorry and straight thru the screen and straight thru him. It killed him

[@grimgoreironhide9985]

@@diesalweasel That’s some Final Destination scenario

[@renorti1]

Well done, your on the ball with tacho which is what they check for so carry on don,t give them an excuse to get you, As anything they can find there is no symphony at all.

[@andy-incognito]

And now you have a second good experience with mechanical checks too. Had to come back to see how this one went too. 😂

[@theadhdbiker6493]

Touch wood been driving hgv for nearly 7 years and not been pulled YET. Nice to see what to expect when it inevitably happens. 👌👍

[@TruckinWithJames]

That’s ideal man, I’ve been driving a few years now and this was the first for me 👍👍

[@theadhdbiker6493]

@TruckinWithJames let's face it... we all shit ourselves when we get pulled by the police in the car even when we have done no wrong but this reassures you that they don't nit pick so to speak.

[@TruckinWithJames]

@@theadhdbiker6493 yeah exactly mate…. Don’t get me wrong I was bricking it but was all good in the end 😆👍

[@SCRUFFYPIGEON]

Great video 👍,it’s crazy how many drivers don’t know how to do a manual entry. 😮

[@TruckinWithJames]

I know I was pretty amused when he said it 😂 cheers 😊👍

[@simonoxenham]

ive met those two when in my coach before and they were great when pulled over. do your job and not a problem they are just doing a job

[@TruckinWithJames]

Exactly mate, yeah they were lovely guys 👍

[@mott2945]

Fair play I can see why people with no patience might get pissed off but imo there doing a good job because I wouldn’t want a death trap artic behind me or a driver who has hammered the road with no sleep so they seemed fair and sound. Great video James your a cool guy so I’ve just subbed ❤

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hi mate thanks so much for subbing and glad you enjoyed the video 😊 yep… all the laws are there for a reason and they are just doing their job… just like the rest of us! Have a good one my friend 😊👍

[@TheRockgod23]

DVSA are normally fine in this situation, it's the Old Bill you need to be wary of as they tend to (sometimes) contradict DVSA guidance and seem to have their own rule book !!

[@TruckinWithJames]

Oh yes I agree with you 100% .

[@DashDriver-z1r]

Sounds right had some traffic cops with funny ideas, sadly some coppers do have a chip and want to show authority

[@cameronmackenzie6177]

They're just people doing a job, I popped in one night and asked if I could park overnight at the one at Stafford and they were more than happy to allow me to park for my 9 hour rest

[@TruckinWithJames]

That’s ideal mate 😊

[@stuartmiller6725]

A great interaction with DVSA. You were polite and honest, with the right records. They treated you accordingly and with respect. Nicely done to you, and DVSA

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers Stuart😊 aslong as you’re doing things right, they’ll be happy 😊👍

[@steamhammer2k]

Welcome to J27 of the M5 near Willand Devon. I go past this DVSA check point all the and it is very rare that i see a truck there... People are so nice around here as you have seen.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Haha thanks Chris 😊 yep I agree actually, only a few times I’ve driven past and they’ve actually got trucks in there,… empty a lot of the time!

[@TakeItFromMe.]

I used to pass there 10 times every damned week. Hated that route. Almost first name terms.

[@robertdavies4015]

Past my class one in 1972 at Kidderminster in a TK BEDFORD retired in a SCANNY 3 years ago most enjoyable year's of driving miss it a lot.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Happy Retirement buddy 😊👍 you deserve it!

[@StevenKiberton]

The reason people don't like the DVSA or VOSA as they were know is because they have defects or taco infringements. If people do there job by checking there truck and load etc then they would have nothing to worry about. I always say. If you have done nothing wrong then you have nothing to worry about. Happy driving and I may see you on the road. From a fellow Truck Vlogger :P

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hi Steven, exactly that! Look after your truck and you’ll be fine. I’ll check out your channel buddy, thanks for the comment and merry Christmas 🎄

[@andywilliams8563]

I got pulled by the DVSA 10 minutes into my very first shit. Picked up a class 2 in Aintree, drove round the block and got pulled over - no issues so all good but I did shit myself a bit hahahaha

[@TruckinWithJames]

That’s probably the most unlucky you’ll ever get 😂 glad it all went well mate 😊👍

[@WilliamStevens007]

Attitude is everything I have found. Think I have been pulled 3 times. Always polite as they are only doing their job.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Exactly mate 🙏🚛

[@adamfrench920]

I got checked twice in 1 week a couple of weeks ago once on the Tuesday and again on the Thursday ! I did tell them on Thursday I doubt they’ll find much as not a lot has changed since I got checked on Tuesday !

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yeah I’d hate to be checked twice in a week mate, glad everything was ok your end though 👍👍

[@AllWeatherTruckin]

Great video mate. Being friendly and upfront makes a massive difference with those guys

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks Mike appreciate it!! And yeah exactly that was my thought process haha

[@paulkerry69]

Got pulled by them the other day 1st thing they said weres your tacho I told him I dont need one were except from them it's a ipv. Looked at me confused I said go and check the law mate. 5 mins he comes back and says yes your right your from them on they was trying to find anything possible they found nothing and was free to go

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hahaha that’s quite funny! Glad you were all good mate

[@lukecinahgv]

Congratulations on the 1000 subs dude 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers dude appreciate it 😊👍

[@NextSound170]

These guys! Out there working it, and bus drivers

[@Ian-ic9lv]

Textbook stuff mate well done 👍👍

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers Ian mate 😊👍

[@andrewlittle7668]

Ive been pulled in the same stop as you before with a land cruiser and trailer with mini digger on had to go over weighbride to check every axle then vehicle check pulled up for fraid brack away cable but very nice people to talk to Andy buckfastleigh

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hi Andy, ahhh you’re not too far from us then! Hope everything was alright with yours though pal, always brick myself driving between J28-J27 😂

[@scottmcmeeko9651]

Just like everyone they have a job to do and I feel better knowing that they spot checking big rigs it's like many say peace of mind know most trucks be in good condition just like James has shown to be great video.and well done

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks Scott appreciate it mate 😀👍

[@mikeburton7077]

After 55 years coach driving l remember when there were no tacho regs ,now just retired l think that tachos caused more problems than they solved

[@TruckinWithJames]

100%

[@mr.d.6529]

The most regulated profession on the road..they want you to manually enter a toilet break next ...thirty years of driving classes 1&2 not renewing my CPC next year..but loved the job..good travels.

[@TruckinWithJames]

I’m not surprised if it gets to that stage 😅 stay save mate 👍👍

[@Nil3457]

Looks like you’ve found a good niche here mate!! Keep up the good work

[@TruckinWithJames]

Haha yeah thanks buddy 😊👍

[@dtvfan24]

wow, great see you so patience with the DVSA. seems like a lot of things. Wonder if there are GPS devices that be accessed by DVSA.

[@TruckinWithJames]

No don’t think there is but maybe who knows 🤷‍♂️ thanks mate 👍👍

[@nev7711]

Did he not ask you to take the flag in your cab down????? Great video James. Best wishes with your career.

[@TruckinWithJames]

No he said “no fines today mate top flag in the back there” 😂😂 Cheers Nev appreciate it buddy 👍

[@ThePacman1]

This man is probably the nicest guy I’ve never met lol

[@TruckinWithJames]

😂😂😂

[@hilarygibson3150]

I've always found that if you are decent with DVSA, they are fine with you. See people who try to be smart and it never helps.

[@TruckinWithJames]

100% agree with this

[@scatmanjohn895]

Improper use of the horn LOL

[@danielmarshall4587]

Great vid good to see.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks Daniel!

[@johndavies5510]

Cauld red handed Working.!

[@jasonbromfield4231]

Nice see friendly DVSA guy nice video James shows you know your stuff lol 🤣🤣

[@TruckinWithJames]

Well I’d like to think so haha 😂😂

[@Willzateam]

Congratulations on 1,000 subscribers, can't wait for the merchandise! Ahahah

[@TruckinWithJames]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 do you want to buy a keyring

[@ericwalsh3200]

They are really after companies that aren't compliant we all make mistake with the tacho

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yeah mate

[@Biggles83]

I work alongside these guys and they tell us they actively target scaffold and tipper lorries

[@TruckinWithJames]

I’m not surprised mate, the guy who dealt with me told me a similar thing! But did say scaffolders are getting so much better

[@Biggles83]

@@TruckinWithJames your set up looked very professional mate.. fair play to you!

[@TruckinWithJames]

@@Biggles83 cheers buddy 😊👍

[@gary63693]

that's a bit scaffold-ist and tipper-ist

[@1JamesZ]

It’s one of those situations where if you have everything as it should be you’ll have a good experience. People keep poor records or don’t check their truck wonder why dvsa give them a hard time lol

[@The.Redditales]

Ahhh it’s chilly proceeds to wear shorts 🤣🤣🤣. You make me crackle 😅

[@TruckinWithJames]

I literally don’t have a pair of trousers at the moment for work…. I am in the proceedings of getting a pair 😂😂

[@johnman8554]

They ll stop you when you drive curtains or flat beds.. They went next to me, overtook me while I pulled double deck box, than they seen curtain truck in front of me and they stopped him.. :)

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yeah I see your point, they’ve sort of hovered next to me a few times before (obviously checking my load or whatever) and then disappeared

[@Kk18739]

There’s good ones and bad ones. Unfortunately it’s the sort of job role that attracts people who were bullied at school who will do you for anything. I think the cross strap thing was bs as well, those stillages weren’t going anywhere.

[@TruckinWithJames]

I know what you mean mate, and I agree they were actually slotted in with the feet so they couldn’t do anywhere anyway!

[@agrimark]

Great video James 🙏😀

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thank you 🙏😀

[@llamedosr7843]

Doing his job well. As are you, clearly

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers mate 👍

[@granddadmark7639]

I just felt the DVSA chap had to find something to comment on, sadly I see far worse driving that doesn't get addressed

[@Rhyd]

The strap was a good idea, as unlikely as it would be you do not want to be crushed by your load.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Exactly mate 😊👍🏻

[@hive71recordinz89]

All you wanna do is work, this shit is never ending

[@keithpowell1357]

More importantly did you get to the loo 🤣🤣 Nice upload

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers Kieth! Yep, he showed me where to go, lovely jubbly 😆👍

[@deliverwho2184]

Brilliant vid james. Im a new pass class 2 and have always wondered what happens in that situation

[@TruckinWithJames]

Glad you enjoyed mate, yep… I was the same!😆

[@deliverwho2184]

@@TruckinWithJames well your obviously good at your job. The dvsa guy seemed a good lad. Keep up the vids im picking up alot! I got a interview on friday for some general haul work so fingers crossed i can get my foot in the door so to speak!

[@TruckinWithJames]

@@deliverwho2184 that’s awesome!! Good luck to you bud, glad you’re enjoying the videos 😊😊

[@stevemcevoy5628]

Not a truck Driver myself but I don't think if you were the nicest person on earth, if they found a problem with your taco or your truck they would do everything in their power to give you a fine,their not on your side

[@TruckinWithJames]

Hey Steve…. I’m going to take that as a compliment so thanks 😆 I think that if there are issues with a pull, then it’s a bonus for them if they’re able to fine, but at the end of the day they’re just there to keep the roads safe 👍

[@papajarv]

I enjoyed this James , what do you use camera wise ?

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks mate appreciate that! I use 2 x GoPros 😁

[@onthe9s857]

They got me last year, the guy was alright, but the there was atleast four machanics all over my truck and I was bricking it, but thry let me go... But I d k

[@TruckinWithJames]

I’d be bricking it too buddy 😂 at least you were all good 👍👍

[@Whurbere]

The ministry used to ride round in the back of a cop car and the police would pull you over for the ministry to check you over.

[@ducati916SPS]

The Gastapo got you.....show me your papers!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TruckinWithJames]

😂😂😂

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

This is all about prevention.. The police are there also to intimidate and yes fear is one of their main weapons ( deterrent )

[@philldownes8685]

there was no police in this vid. they are not police and have zero power to get you to follow them.. no driver should follow a vehicle unless its a police vehicle..........Anyone with half a brain should know this driving a lorry......... amber lights are NOT POLICE.

[@johndavies5510]

Jeremy Clarkson,asked me to see if you had any hitchers in the cab. Lol

[@TruckinWithJames]

Haha 😂 no I don’t 😂

[@DaleHughesPhotography]

Great choice of team brother

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yes Dale you know it 😊👍

[@DaleHughesPhotography]

@@TruckinWithJames Great video too man, just finished, i commented prematurely when i saw the bird lol

[@TruckinWithJames]

@@DaleHughesPhotography glad you enjoyed it bud 😊👍

[@Nightcrawler666]

Hi, wow I don't miss that BS. I'm glad you had an easy time there. I know they need to check everyone is safe ect, but any person that wants to do that as a job is not the kind of person that would be on everyone's Christmas card list. I was polite there.. that's 45mins of your already sometimes a tall order delivery time gone. The way the UK is crammed with far too many numptys on the road makes it bad enough as it is. I can see your an asset to that company though & your obviously very good at the job & very keen on doing things right. Even taking care of your appearance. You look very smart ect. Good on you & I wish you all the best in your journey of life & trucking. When I started in 92 all my work colleagues told me I'd just caught the tail end of it being a good job. They were spot on. My dad drove abroad since 74 & every school holiday I went with him. Its all I ever wanted to do. I'd seen so many things at such an early age. A school teacher told me not to tell stories when I said I seen different things like I'd stood at the top of the leaning tower of Pisa in Italy ect. I had travelled the whole of Europe. As soon as I was old enough. I took my test. 3 days later I had a brand new space cab daf & new fridge trailer. I was down to Dover. See the agent. Get T forms & on the ferry. We did 4-6 weeks away. Then 1 week home. I wish I'd had a gopro & KZbin back then. I gave it up as a profession a while back now & have a garage in Weston super Mare. I do tell some stories in my vloggs of nonsense on my channel. Anyway essay over. Good luck James I shall now hit the subscribe button. Take care mate.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Dude I really enjoyed reading your comment 🙏 thank you very much! I definitely appreciate the “looking smart” part 😊 I would love the drive all over Europe, I would just miss my family too much to do it. But by the sounds of it you enjoyed your time behind the wheel. Vlogs of your trips would have been amazing by the sounds of it. And oh wow WSM….. not really too far from me, just up the M5 👋 im glad you enjoyed the video my friend, thank you for subscribing means a lot to me 😊👍🚛

[@eddaoudidaoudi4718]

Good driver 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@andrewbennett7756]

I wanted to work for them but I wasn't a schoolgrass .or a class bully and no mates

[@unnamedtroll1444]

Alastair Campbell must be hard up for cash these days

[@AussieRoads]

Treat them with respect, they will do the same. You did well lad.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers mate appreciate that 😁

[@zainzoala1083]

Just as it depends who how you are, it also " Depends who how they are. Not everyone and every day is the same.

[@jonjohnson2844]

Must be annoying, particularly with how tight routes are planned with tacos, but I suppose they're just doing their job and it's a necessary one.

[@TruckinWithJames]

yes 100% mate

[@paddygoesracing]

Hello new the channel . Just passed my class 2 . Live in Plymouth . That was in Tiverton

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yep J27 buddy 👍 congrats on the pass! I’m in Plymouth often 😊🚛

[@paddygoesracing]

@@TruckinWithJames thanks. . Cool . I work in Tavistock

[@douglaslindsaygray2494]

When I was a driver it has nothing to do with the authorities where and were I stopped what I was carrying or where I was going All the information they require is on the tacho or the digital card The less you say to them the better

[@gary63693]

Expecting you to say something you should keep quiet about

[@TruckinWithJames]

Yeah I actually agree 😊

[@joeoria4497]

especially in the old days when you been running on the wire

[@junelcole6663]

I don’t do multi drops but I never strap the pallet and never checked a lorry in the last 1 year.

[@marcomarco760]

James your in the wrong job mate,your potential on video could take you to the top ;-)

[@TruckinWithJames]

Haha thanks Marco 😆👍

[@midlife-crysis]

So as an hgc driver, you need to record if you work in a pub at the weekend? What’s that about?

[@TruckinWithJames]

Like the guy said mate, If you’re doing something and getting paid for it, need to record it, as it’s the whole eu working hour regulations 👍 not that they’d ever know you were working in a pub anyway haha!

[@newton18311]

Pity they don't pull over Tippers who regularly speed on Motorways. and elsewhere,

[@TruckinWithJames]

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@laytonphillips6667]

Great video.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Thanks mate 😊👍

[@laytonphillips6667]

@@TruckinWithJames your welcome, just found your channel , looks great videos on there.

[@delvingoddard2359]

209k views keep up the good work mate.

[@TruckinWithJames]

Cheers mate!!😁😁