Reality of becoming a HGV driver in the UK | Trucker 🚚

In this insightful KZbin video, we explore the question, "Is it worth becoming a HGV driver in the UK?" Discover the pros and cons of this career path, the earning potential, job satisfaction, and the evolving industry landscape. Whether you're considering a career change or seeking information, this video has you covered!
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[@GrumpyVeganGrandad]

I've been an agency driver for 15 years . I pick and choose when I work and I try to work weekends as this pays the best . I only work 3 days a week .

[@truckitprayle]

Thats the way to do it mate 👍

[@SuperTreemendus]

Can I be cheeky? How much can you expect to get paid on agency?

[@IFAW-iy2be]

I took 12 months off because I could. Back at it. I'll see what's going on this christmas. Might drive. Might not.

[@UltraJamZHD]

@@IFAW-iy2belol sounds good

[@LeeHollins]

​@@SuperTreemendusLogistics People are decent... currently £17hr Monday - Friday.. weekend up to £30hr

[@nathanthomas2343]

It’s shit £12 hour unpaid breaks minimum pension unless u get In a global company then it’s £15 hour no toilet services charge you cyclists pedestrians mad drivers go for the train £70k 4 days week brilliant pension overtime rates you’ll be minted

[@HaisonthewayV2]

Hello just curious how long does each lorry driving journey take?

[@truckitprayle]

Depends where and how far you go mate could be 10 mins could be 8 hours

[@HaisonthewayV2]

@@truckitprayle most of the time Is it 1-2 or 3 hours?

[@truckitprayle]

2-3 hours average mate.

[@johnmoloney5296]

As a factory worker i can see pro,s a plenty, no boss /supervisor looking over your shoulder all day, no annoying work colleagues who can't seem to shut up for the whole 8 hour shift, no sneakiness because you don't have any sneaky toxic workmates unless you're toxic to yourself all day 😂😂😂

[@truckitprayle]

Trust me there are still sone that manage it haha

[@johnmoloney5296]

@@truckitprayle only by phone though or that tracker app lol

[@antonycullen6225]

i worked in factorys for most of my career. i have recently become a class 2 driver and considering doing class 1 as i have my license. i can safely say i am happier. allthough i work more hours now for about the same wage per hour. its not the end of the rainbow but its a job :)

[@johnmoloney5296]

@@antonycullen6225 yeah , head peace, no looking over your shoulder for the next knife in the back, nobody telling you that the boss said you were to do something because they're yoo lazy to do it

[@antonycullen6225]

@@johnmoloney5296 factorys can be so toxic, gossips and brown nosers.

[@MagicVato]

I’ve worked an office job the last 10 years Yorkshire based and I’m wanting a change of career. I’ve had an interest in HGV driving and this video has answered most of the things I wanted to know about being a HGV driver so thank you!

[@truckitprayle]

You're welcome mate hope you get it sorted 👍

[@georgesorey1453]

I have worked hgv1 for over 40 years and its not the same now its went from bad to worse

[@andrease2320]

@@truckitprayle do not do package deal it no good try to do it over week it beter do it weekly like most people do drive test then you can apply for the test when you are ready it cheaper you can work while learning just take the hazerd and the question first so no it s done and pest it last 2 year just be warned that have past the test if you rush like i did my instructer told me i would get job because have past your employer will test you for job it no good get past in week not have the miles to get job

[@taj_254]

​@@truckitprayleam from kenya and would love to be a hgv driver over there.kindly assist me in getting a job over there please

[@truckitprayle]

Id love to help mate but wouldn't know where to start

[@chris77777777ify]

I love my HGV Job I hope God will allow me to keep doing my current Role as I love it so much I wish I can do my Job until I’m 70 years old !! 🙏

[@seneca815]

I started on the bins, stressful but you wise up fast to reversing and tight manoeuvres .

[@GFE1982]

I’ve just bought my first house at 42 I’m currently earning 32k per year but if anything happens I wouldn’t get this salary anywhere else as my job is a bit of a made up job title.I’m considering doing my HGV just as a fall back .Any advice? I wouldn’t mind the job as I too would just listen to podcasts etc

[@truckitprayle]

It's not a bad thing to have to fall back on, but it is hard getting a Job currently without experience, with that said if you have a class 1 and someone does employ you, you would like start on more than 32k.

[@GFE1982]

@@truckitprayle can you go from car to class 1 or do you have to get class 2 licence first? Yeah I realise I’d probably struggle to get work straight away with zero experience but as long as the mortgage is paid I’d take to lesser money to begin with.Thanks for the advice and great video I’ve subscribed 👍👍👍👍

[@truckitprayle]

I believe you can go straight for class 1 now in the uk mate 👍

[@GFE1982]

@@truckitprayle thanks for that.God bless you and your family and I’ll be looking forward to your videos from down under 🇦🇺🙏

[@Giggs-SN1]

40k a year to do 15 hour shifts and never see ur family or have a life.

[@loyalty786]

Hi guys, seeking for information regarding truck driving, Roughly how much does it cost to get hgv license, and the precuders

[@truckitprayle]

First part is around £1500 then another 1500 for class 1

[@FLOYD-MAYWEATHER-TBE]

Big bucks? You never earn big bucks on hgv’s bro 😂 and 40k a year is before tax and 40k is poor in this day of age

[@saltirespiders3383]

More like 50 grand, now fake mayweather

[@FLOYD-MAYWEATHER-TBE]

@@saltirespiders3383 50k a year before tax to sleep out 4 nights a week at the side of a road? It’s terrible, slave labour. I know people who fit shelves in stores around the country and get payed that and they get put up in premier Inn hotels four nights a week and have a shower and cooked breakfast every morning. Honestly mate, I don’t know why people try and defend the HGV industry. I got out of it 5 years ago. It’s trash.

[@scrapper1988]

I think the investment in a hgv licence is a good idea as u will basically have an essential skill to always fall back on. When i got my licence in 2012 i didnt use it till 2017 but i knew i had it to fall back on and thats what i did when i had enough of the job i was in i went and drove a lorry and because i did i changed to a few different firms and because of that i now work in a quarry driving plant. I personally think any skill or licence that u have to fall back on is good because it gives u options.

[@truckitprayle]

Thats true mate no harm in having a plan b and its not a bad plan b to have either.

[@scrapper1988]

@truckitprayle u r right however if I could go back I'd probably try and train as a welder or plumber which is a job that will always be a call for.

[@truckitprayle]

Nothing stopping you mate 👍 Good luck whatever you decide to do

[@jodavies8952]

In my experience you have to work 4million hours to get money worth having ,it aint that good 😂

[@truckitprayle]

Haha your not wrong I suppose, it all depends on what you want from a job i guess.

[@derektomlinson2521]

Wren kitchens take new passes all the time. They have depots in Bristol, stanstead, Manchester, Tipton, Rochester and larkhall ( Scotland )

[@Glenn7719]

Hovis in Dagenham do also, i think it 37k a year for new drivers.

[@philipmarlowe4682]

Wrens kitchens delivery heavy worktops

[@arryt3912]

I'm 55 and have been driving trucks since i was 21. I still enjoy it, but only because I am now an agency driver. I'm registered with 2, but only work for one mainly. I trunk between depots, so an easy job. I try to work at weekends, as it's paid better. The only problem is, my friends work in the week, so it's a pain organising anything. Especially rideouts on our motorbikes or nights out. As an agency driver, i work when i want. I get a text every week, asking my availability for the following week. I'm quite lucky that we don't have a massive mortgage anymore, so don't need to earn silly money, to survive. I work 2-3 shifts a week. Unfortunately there are things that wind you up about the job. Mainly seeing too many drivers on their phones, oblivious to what is happening around them. Not just car drivers either! If i could offer any advice to fellow HGV drivers? Keep looking in all your mirrors. (Modern trucks have blind spot cameras too). It helps to keep you alert, and you should be aware of what and who is around you. Don't assume anything. Stay safe out there, whatever vehicle you drive/ride 👍

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah it's hard working a social life around trucking something I have always struggled with aswell..

[@TimothyGonzalez-d4q]

Grayson Isle

[@RichardMoore-k8w]

Frankie Fords

[@shanefarley2845]

1 thing you haven't added in this and I haven't read the comments so do apologise if its been said is that being on the road carrying 40 tonnes is draining on u and family life which is why wer payed so much. No offence to u but u make it out to be a job that is easy but its not. To always be aware of other people's actions and manoeuvre a wagon around tight and what normal car drivers corners is a skill that not everyone has the skill to do

[@truckitprayle]

Oh for sure it takes a certain type of person to deal with what we deal with on a daily basis, but for me it's alot easier than must jobs you would get paid the same money.

[@gareth800]

Once u done u licence the first year is the hardest to find work due to been a New Pass driver I Signed on with a agency for 6 months to get that first bit of exp doing class 2 work now it not reallly an issue the other pit fall is the insurance of been a new pass the excess is around £1000 some companies will try to take it off you wages if u in a accident or damage there truck but always ask them at the interview how does there insurance work and read the fine print......and check that the stock you delivering is actually covered.....some dont cover stock on a truck dvla can bring this up if they check....

[@Snookbone]

You must be a nightmare when you fill in forms

[@TheRealViking88]

Good video mate. Yes them first 18 month/2 years are hard. You just have to stick with it though because as you know eventually the penny drops with it all... I was lucky and Macintyre was taking on newly passed drivers when I passed my test and been with them ever since.

[@truckitprayle]

Thats it mate its like most careers you wont be top dog over night.

[@sloth5045]

And whilst there's no supervisor hanging over your shoulder there is a twat if transport manager on the phone😂

[@SirTibzy]

Solid point about using audio podcasts. Like you say, listening to the educational ones can help you find your calling. Similarly, listening to more leisurely podcasts can put you in a more calm state of mind which may actually help your driving. That's one of the big pros for me in wanting to join this industry. There are not loads of other jobs in which you can do that and make good money.

[@FalloutMemphis]

Facts, who gets to listen to podcasts all day and earn a decent salary 🙂

[@CT-pv9gu]

I’d say no, it isn’t worth it. There’s so much stress and bullshit that would make most people quit. You’re buggered in every direction, and you’re lucky if you work for a decent company with decent management, but that’s so rare these days. You basically have to give up your life for it, the hours are ridiculous. (HGV driver of 8 years) Thinking about giving it up altogether. I was desperate for the money but it all seems pointless now. Sorry for the negativity!

[@truckitprayle]

You are welcome to have your own opinion about it mate, everyone's experiences are different and you are definitely not alone I know many drivers that are fed up aswell.

[@CT-pv9gu]

@@truckitprayle I feel bad about what I said there, maybe I was being a bit too cynical. Lorry driving is a hard job, it puts hairs on your chest. But it can be a lot of fun, you’re out on your own which can be nice, and you do meet a lot of decent customers. I’d rather be doing this than stuck in an office.

[@truckitprayle]

No need to apologise like I said it won't suit everyone, I've had my moments myself struggling with the job but when I look at other jobs in comparison it's not the worst.

[@georgec6405]

I’m a Canadian trucker and I’ve been contemplating trying to move to the UK as an HGV driver. I like your honest take on everything. Still itching my mind lol

[@truckitprayle]

Thats funny because i was looking at moving to alberta i even done a video about it about a year ago, getting married there in july. Just fancy a change or other factors like the government? Lol

[@JoseGonzalez-u8s]

Alene Tunnel

[@sloth5045]

You can obtain a licence in a short period of time but it takes years to build up solid experience and the job isn't bad but like any job it comes with many stressful situations.

[@cosmindxd713]

I believe is the perfect job for someone who hate having much contact with people 😅 after retail I'm sick of speaking with all strangers and in time I become a bit antisocial , being by myself looks like a dream

[@truckitprayle]

It has its ups and downs sometimes you wish you had someone to banter with and other days you just enjoy the peace.

[@barrycrosby8602]

A word of advice stay clear of supermarkets I've had the misfortune of working for a few and there all crap, the transport office's in these places are full of idiots with no driving experience and they will work you into the ground and will expect you to get the job done in an impossible time ie expect you to fly about things like breaks and workloads arnt given a thought all chanchers and cowboys, your best either getting work with a family firm the pay won't be the best but you will probably get treated ok or better still get a job with a manufacturer who has their own transport operations not through a third party these jobs tend to pay the best with a good fleet and most people in the office are ex drivers so they know reasonably what you can and can't do

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah luckily i never done supermarkets only delivered to them.

[@Kevin-Jackson-m7z]

McCullough Circle

[@truckitprayle]

Sorry what?

[@liamsbadasslife]

went from evri delivery driver to now asda home shop delivery. I love driving but these driving jobs aren't really it. They dont really involve much driving and they're really local. I want more long haul driving, see more of the UK, contemplating going to get my HGV license!

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah thats it mate tramping is the way to go if you want long haul

[@CandaceRamey-o7x]

Walsh Ranch

[@truckitprayle]

Sauce?

[@stantheman1882]

Hmmm, let's see how you feel after doing it for 20/30 years lol.

[@rickyyoung6036]

worked in an office for 20 years mate done the test when i was 39...best thing i ever did...do it

[@universesixhit642]

Could you elaborate? Very tempted to go for it asap myself.

[@castlebilliards8712]

So how long are you driving a truck now ? Do you still like it ?

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

I would say passing a Class2 is equivalent of a degree and class 1 is Masters degree because what is involved and level of concentration involved in driving this Machine

[@truckitprayle]

It definitely is a different level for sure!

[@dawidunited9393]

These days it's a minimum salary that should be 30k per year. I seriously respect everyone who works for less. The food bill is so expensive that you work for a living to survive . I myself am looking for something where I can earn more. I am currently looking into a class 1 job but have always been terrified of driving such large vehicles. I don't know if I would be able to drive if I got my licence. I know there's no other job that pays as well as this with my degree and that's why I'd like to pair up.

[@Glenn7719]

Ive recently passed, car to class 1, two week course. Starting out driving them was a bit daunting, and couldnt believe i was actually doing it. After just a week i felt a lot more comfortable and confident and saw myself more as a driver, than a learner. As my instructor said, people either pick it up, or dont, and when it comes to test day, thats what the examiner wants to see, a driver, not a learner.

[@harrythompson6977]

arguably you could do a logistic management/business degree and start your own hauliers more effectively if you already have the driver experience and or licence and a income to put towards it

[@OrganMusicYT]

Whilst it has its drawbacks, the bonus of this job is that you have the opportunity to see so much of the country that you wouldn't see if you were stuck in an office.

[@truckitprayle]

This is one of the main reasons i love the job, however sometimes i get frustrated when i get sent to the same places over and over again. Would you say the sacrifices we make as drivers are worth the positives of job?

[@joeduffy3309]

After driving 2/3000km per week that 'bonus' becomes pretty non-existent after about 2 months.

[@stevethepug6035]

As a 40 year old self employed joiner/carpenter of 23 years only ever worked mon to fri 7:30 -3:30 i thought about getting my hgv license for weekend work then full time when later in life. Big con for me is the hours hgv driver work

[@TheRealViking88]

But the pro to the con is ££££££??

[@stevethepug6035]

@@TheRealViking88 this isn't a pop or dig. I work 40 hours a week and make the same as a hgv driver working 50-65 hours from what I've seen on job search sites. Always fancied hgv from when my dad's friends used to talk about it. Think It kind of put a seed in my head. 😂 I'm not after a argument and hope I've not come over as a cock

[@pauljackson1228]

Because there more profit in the construction industry than haulage industry that why you have to do more hrs in this industry

[@Mixy88]

Not worth it!

[@truckitprayle]

Why do you think that?

[@seneca815]

I passed my class 2 at 61 and class 1 at 62. It was a challenge I always wanted to try and eventually did it. Personally ,the camaraderie and support from other drivers has been outstanding and the opportunities varied. It's a skill most people ,even those who would like to try it never do. I wish anyone who tries to give it time.

[@truckitprayle]

Fair play starting so late, I'm glad you enjoy it

[@martineering.evoluzione]

Nahhh... After a year driving HGV vehicles with the left side wheel and all possible trucks with automatic or manual gerboxes like 20 years old Volvo... So be a truck driver in the UK is pointless a bit like mostly everywhere else nowadays. Maybe a couple years before but definitely not today. Need to say enjoyed much more older truck where you could feel all power than new DAF or Scania.

[@shahziab0075]

Brother UAE truck driver license and 1 year skill A class iam move to uk pls tell me now how much pay in 1 hor ❤❤

[@roadrunner6497]

Love your channel watched nearly every vid. I'm going through the hgv training process right now. I've just dropped a video outlining every thing I've done so far and what's next. If you get the chance I'd love it if you could give it a watch and drop your thoughts in the comments. I'd be very interested in your point of view

[@truckitprayle]

Nice one mate, i will check it out when i get a minute 👍

[@callumclausen8658]

How do you feel about these class d to c+e intense courses? To much to fast? Not wise with such little experience? Thanks!

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah my personal opinion is that it's better to work your way up gain experience before being thrown in the deep end.

[@Royal954]

Good vid . About sums it up for me . Not a great fan of HGV life after passing last year . If money was the same as my last job I would jack it in . Was stuck on 30 k for nearly 10 years , jumped ship to driving now on 40 k first job . For people mentioning no experience, bite the built and apply for nights far less people want it so employers have less options .Move to days when u have some xp

[@truckitprayle]

Thats it mate gotta do some of the shitty work to get your foot in the door

[@barnsleydroneflyer3708]

a week, when i did my learning back in 1994 i spent 14 weeks learning, then went on to to do 4 tests, passing finally on ther 4th, i cant see how you can get a hgv licence in 7 days, thats dangerous

[@Drewski28622]

You’re not their to be taught how to drive as you already have a drivers licence, all you’re there for in the week is to be shown how to manoeuvre a bigger vehicle, I did mine about 5 weeks ago and passed after the 3rd day the instructor just sat there and didn’t say anything as he said there’s no more he can teach me as I’ve got the grips of taking corners wider etc

[@lawrencehiggins9220]

Don't bother mate Aldi warehouse job 17 ph better hourly rate than any hgv job

[@PickleCrick]

I was planning on leaving my security job after I get my HGV license, 2 friends of mine keep telling me to go for it. Hope its worth it.

[@truckitprayle]

I think it depends what you want from life for me it was probably the best decision i ever made. Good luck 👍

[@PickleCrick]

@truckitprayle I love delivering and driving so I'd say it be a good move for me, keep up the good videos fella. Love them.

[@truckitprayle]

Cheers mate, then i would go for it mate. Just expect to have to do some crappy work before you get anywhere good mate.

[@dominicgarcia85]

You do-do long hours ? Should have more fiber eat an apple once in a while

[@samshaw1410]

I'm a hgv c2 driver and earn 37k py on home delivery in the North West. The pay is the only reason I'm still at it.

[@tintin-rc7sp]

That's good for class 2 m8, I'm on c2 hiab atm mon- Fri 32k, 42.5hrs a week just offered a job class 1 tramping for 46k but don't know if the extra hassle and stress is worth the extra money for the extra 17.5 hours a week.

[@ary433]

All I know after five years driving HGV is stress and long hours

[@hermannparkhomenko1166]

All of your videos, give me inspiration for going forward, despite of all the difficulties in my life! Today I got my driving card and my driving session starts on Monday. And, hopefully, my driving practical exam is on Friday.

[@truckitprayle]

Thanks maye that means alot, best of luck 👍

[@yan24to]

I like driving Hgv ,have done it for a very long time, but you will be treated like dirt wherever you go at delivery points and by idiots in cars,It's definitely got far worse lately,I would say, don't bother it's really not worth the hassle, which is sad but true.

[@truckitprayle]

What would you recommend instead?

[@universesixhit642]

Can I ask do you interact with many people on your journey? I'm kind of tired with working with others in general and want a job that's a bit more introverted focus thank you

[@truckitprayle]

It's down to you if you wana keep yourself to yourself or talk to other drivers on the phone or when yoi stop at destinations, but thats the beauty of it you get to choose how social you want to be.

[@universesixhit642]

@@truckitprayle Thank you!

[@philipmarlowe4682]

Steering wheel attendant is a bus or coach driver. And where are you working to get £44000 per year

[@truckitprayle]

Essex mate

[@cc-iq2bs]

No def not worth being driver in uk, your always late because getting into the cities is a slow dragged out misery, and guess what your gonna do that every day, every morning and every night, tail backs everywhere, then people complain, why u not there yet , well you come here in this heavy traffic I'm sat in all the way to the city centre going very slow all the way and you try it for your self , then you got to do it for the next drop and then again for next drop and so in, and so on untill your day is done, then your gonna hit lots of tail backs all the way home , and you gonna do that the next day, and next day, and next day . Stuff that I got out early , sick of bloody driving , and moaners, and abusive public drivers , so I hung up licence , sick of exhausting long hours, sick of being stuck in massive tail backs, sick of extreme tight dead lines and stress of it all, in the end it affected my health and I suffered a lot if high stress, and I left it behind , best bloody thing I ever did ...

[@truckitprayle]

I feel alot of what you said my friend, its not all sunshine and rainbows for sure but i like it, most of my work is out of the citys and i felt thecsame atcmy last firm when i was in london every day. I hope you found something more fulfilling and suites to you now though 👍

[@Anekiii]

I was going to get a truck driver job - until I was convicted for drink driving - I take it companies won't even touch you if you have a driving conviction?

[@truckitprayle]

I very much doubt it mate. 😕

[@MgoMSx]

Planning to move from management in hospitality to HGV class 2 driving.. Wage seems really good in comparison. I already work every weekend, bank Holiday, half terms (can't take half terms off as they're peak hours and I have two children) think the hours couldn't get much worse at all!

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah sounds like you wouldn't definitely be better off out of there, best of luck let us know how you get on mate!

[@frazerprobert2489]

I'm 50 been in construction and been made redundant I'm going for it..starting lgv class 2 then in a few years go up to hgv maybe. Thanks for the video

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah go for it mate, let us know how you get on!

[@andrewjefferies2962]

£40.000 lol😂what planet are you on I’m not even on £30.00 absolute rubbish the job is now horrible used to be good I have 2 years left and I’m off thank god 😊

[@truckitprayle]

Well down here in the south east 40k+ is a reasonably accurate wage, but i do understand it's not everywhere. Thanks for the comment though 👍

[@christopherhubbard9677]

HGV has such a wide spectrum… from multi drop to long distance to plant. The more specialised the more the pay. Don’t think HGV as class 1, you can do class 2 and earn more than class 1 especially plant work.

[@leeberry1363]

Hi mate how are you keeping 👍🏻 I just watched this vlog & I every thing you say is completely honest & genuine 👍🏻. I would say to anyone who is thinking about doing their hgv if you are keen but not sure if it's a life for you? Then at least you tried 🙂. For those who are definitely considering the life then you have done your home work you have watched vlogs. You are aware of the ups & downs in this industry ect & if you are still not put off about this career then we'll done you will enjoy every moment of it 🙏🏻 I am still relatively new on class 1. 7 months now night trunking. £30 plus a year 💰 straightforward work 👍🏻 an now I am looking to go tramping. Yes I have a partner but she's aware of my plans ! I always wanted to make this move an now I can with the full understanding of thing's to come. All I can say is bring it on lol keep safe & thanks for all your vlogs 👍🏻👍🏻

[@truckitprayle]

Good luck with the tramping mate!

[@leeberry1363]

@@truckitprayle I am looking forward to getting further up the ladder mate. At the moment it's about staying where I am to get over that 6/12 months experience in class 1 . I can add it to my CV so I can move on. There are so many opportunities out there but it's hard when employers are wanting more than just you passing your test. So that's where I am at at the moment gaining that experience so I can move forward 👍🏻👍🏻

[@leeberry1363]

@@truckitprayle there is a company called maritime just down the road from where I work now in Trafford park Manchester. It's container work & tramping. I've watched a lot of your vlogs especially that ones doing containers. I've kinda made up my mind to give it ago 👍🏻

[@andrease2320]

so guy drive hgv 1 in week is madness i did the corse and my teacher pass me every day with 1 and 2 but i did feel safe it show when on the thirsday i drove in trafffic i had melt down of fear hgv 1 corse over week are danger to your self it best to do them over weekly 3 hours and take your test on reverse just before you feel ok because it last half year i did set the test after 12 hours told the guy he not pass me i i was more happy to be failure because week is no more 24 hours driving you cannot be hot with cars in hgv1 in 12 hourse you need like new car to learn the size how to drive it this man who has drive hilix with 12 ft trailer on it for 10 year for work hgv 1 cannot been done safe in week do not do it now take lessson weekly like i learn to drive a car it far better than the crash week i paid for with the school it give me time to learn slow and spread the cost over long period have paid 3000 for the week i would not have done this way had no i could do at my own pace put in to the test when i was ready

[@truckitprayle]

I get what your saying sometimes it's best to take the long route. 👍

[@philipmarlowe4682]

Retail to hgv and having no life

[@davidp2847]

Can anyone tell me how long you'd need to have a normal drivers licence first before all of this? I like the idea of driving all day in a truck and it would be a good fit for me. I'm a total newbie

[@truckitprayle]

Technically you can do it as soon as you get your car license but i wouldn't recommend it, get some experience on other things like vans etc and work ypurvway up in my opinion.

[@muheedmahroof8111]

is the physical driving part actually hard? for example: staying in the lane, manoeuvring etc I get the long hours and mental state is pretty much similar with any job but as a new upcoming driver id like to know if it is actually hard to drive a HGV truck

[@truckitprayle]

No mate no harder than driving a car physically

[@TheGoat_LionelMessi]

Hy how to get visa sponsorship in perticular role?

[@truckitprayle]

Look online

[@garybollington4439]

What's the point of earning big money when you have zero free time it's a shit job

[@truckitprayle]

Fair enough mate.

[@darkspark525]

I'm 50yrs old always wanted to do this, am I too old? Thanks for the run down though.

[@truckitprayle]

No mate i actually done a video about this check it out on my channel.

[@shell_gone_awol]

I haven't got a driving licence yet but planning on doing that & I have thought a few times that it would be cool to be a lorry driver. I don't really have family commitments & I like travelling so I reckon it would be a good job for me.

[@truckitprayle]

Sounds like you would fit right in mate, best of luck!

[@raithrover1976]

I've recently stepped up to the class 2s with Royal Mail after 30 years of being on the vans doing multi-drop (I started when I was 17 and I'm now 47) and there are definitely pro and cons. The pros are: 1: Much better money. I'm currently on night-shift working a 45 hour week and my annual pay has gone from £24k on the vans to £45k. It pretty much means all my money worries are gone and I don't have to be constantly checking my bank balance. 2: Ever since I was a young child, I always wanted to be a lorry driver so it feels great, even though I've waited until I'm almost 50, to be finally realising that ambition. The simple act of climbing up into the cab of my DAF 18tonner gives me a little twinge of pride and excitement. I don't doubt that will probably not last though! Now, the cons: 1: I don't like nightshift and there's no denying that my work / life balance has taken quite a big hit. I'd much rather forego the nightshift allowance (about £10k a year) and work a dayshift / backshift. Starting at midnight and finishing at 9am is definitely not the shift I would pick given the choice. Please tell me I'm not the only nightshift driver who always experiences an unpleasant jolt of existential dread every morning at 3am😂 2: I'm currently a reserve driver who flits from duty to duty depending on who's off on their hols that particular week. Some people prefer the variety of reserve work but I'd much rather have my own duty and know exactly what I'm coming into a doing on a daily / nightly basis. Overall, I'm really enjoying my new job and I'm blessed to have colleagues and managers who are supportive and patient with me as a bed in and get properly settled in my new workplace.

[@truckitprayle]

Well royal mail is one of the good places to be so i hear, i did agency for them a couple years ago. It was good easy work.

[@theun-personing5674]

45k?? Wowzers. I've been on nights class 2 for the last 2 years with hours between 40-60 and i struggle to earn 30k

[@raithrover1976]

@@theun-personing5674 The downside is the "dead man's boots" element of the duties. Royal Mail's policy using the government subsidised driver graduate scheme usually involves putting 7.5t drivers through their class 2 and stepping them up to the 17tonners and it's done on the basis of seniority. Most of my team at the Edinburgh Mail Centre are drivers who started with Royal Mail in the late 80s. I joined the 17tonner team with 30 years of service under my belt and slotted in 3/4 of the way down the seniority list!

[@Who-cu9eu]

Crazy I’m 24 and only just got my driving license💀😂 But I want to be a lorry driver do you think it’s too quick to go into this soon after I passed my driving test or is it normal for some people to learn to drive truck soon after passing car?

[@Who-cu9eu]

@@truckitprayle I’m 24 and only just got my driving license💀😂 But I want to be a lorry driver do you think it’s too quick to go into this very soon after I passed my driving test or is it normal for some people to learn to drive truck soon after passing car?

[@WHAT-gm1xm]

Can newcomers student get truck driver job

[@Glenn7719]

At the end of the day, if you enjoy doing it, then whats the problem? How many people out there are stuck in jobs that they hate? I love been out on the roads, find myself looking forward to going to work, not many people can say that about their jobs.

[@truckitprayle]

Thats exactly it mate!

[@jamie-hb8gy]

I was at it 15 years was ok at first but ended up hating it and got out recently and feel so good now,recently read the CPC is gonna have a multiple choice answer test,costs nearly £100 and it's 50 questions and need to pass it to carry on driving,so glad I'm out.

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah they do know how to attract more drivers 🙄 lol

[@besafe5969]

[@lukebrunt8335]

Just passed my Class 2 in Essex and currently looking for opportunities, have heard the insurance reason already as a reply. Anyone have any ideas of places in Essex that take on new drivers? My reason for Cl gaining my license was being stuck in retail as you said.

[@truckitprayle]

My old company ebs do i think, but yeah 😅

[@UnderdogOverlander]

I want to do a class 1/2 however im told the hard part is getting a job with no experience, is this true?

[@truckitprayle]

It's probably the only annoying part of it but once you get that first job it's definitely worth it!

[@UnderdogOverlander]

@@truckitprayle OK cheers mate, I've been driving vans for 4 years locally to me and all over the UK 🇬🇧

[@chrism8705]

I had day jobs shift work then I got my bacon butty wings and I was a trucker from 89 2019 ups down happy sad but my house is paid off the firm I worked at for 23 years had a DB pension so after getting the sack with them I went on my own for 7 years and retired at 55 lots of long hours getting up when you should be asleep but money can be earned so looking back it was better than working in a factory and now I'm forgetting the 15 days 😂

[@truckitprayle]

Haha sounds like you lived the good times mate, most people now only dream of getting on the ladder let alone retire at 55. Fair play though im sure you earned it!

[@chrism8705]

@@truckitprayle paid and worked for do what you have to

[@castlebilliards8712]

I've worked as a chef since I'm 16 years old and I'm 39 in a few weeks. I'm desperate to get out of the kitchen and strongly concidering trying for a truck licence

[@truckitprayle]

If you don't mind your own company then it's not a bad shout mate.

[@castlebilliards8712]

@@truckitprayle I love my own company tbh and one of the things I hate most about my job is the people I have to deal with all day everyday. That's one of the things I find appealing about truck driving. Lessons here in Ireland are expensive but I think I'll give it a go and see how I get on 👍

[@WouiskeyTv]

Do you think this job can be an option to do if we are young like 20 yo and juste did this job for a few years and stop after this, just for make "easy money" ?

[@truckitprayle]

Id like to say yes mate but most companies want you to be 25+ annoyingly and its hard to leave once your in the money hets you haha

[@Truckerjayjay]

just sent my medical off and waiting for my provisional to arrive, anyone know how long to wait? anyone recently got theirs back ?

[@truckitprayle]

Well done mate 👏 And best of luck 👍

[@Khemu-q4f]

Great stuff mate, im gonna get brainstorming when i get home

[@truckitprayle]

Good luck mate 👍

[@enastase8203]

Can you compare the quality of life with other professions that you just mentioned ?

[@truckitprayle]

Im not quite sure what you mean mate?

[@Snaily]

Let's put it this way: I'm stuck in McDonald's working myself to the bone for nothing. I was homeless as recently as 2 months ago, actually down to the day as I type this; I've got a stalker who's making my life hell and the police won't do anything about, which means I want to leave the county as soon as possible anyway, and I don't have or want a family. I am very much a night/evening person and have gotten used to working Friday-Tuesday, 8-10 hours a day which happens to be the opposite of what most people want to be working. I'm autistic and have always had a special interest in heavy vehicles, so really my best options are either this or driving trains or buses.

[@truckitprayle]

Go for it mate, sounds like it would suit you down to the ground. Best luck!

[@mylestubedayz5613]

Ffs don’t do buses honestly it’s a shit show! Coaches have been brilliant for me! Was on service buses for 10 years and it was mental torture! Coaches pall all the way, only downside you will need to get your own coach licence or get a bus company to do it for ya and fuk them off as soon as!

[@Relaxingmusic-ub2il]

Been at it 8 weeks tramping and I absolutely love it. I genuinely think it’s one of the easiest jobs for the money your on. I make 52k a year and spend 4 nights out, no mider no misses going on. 🤣

[@truckitprayle]

Happy days mate, glad you're enjoying it what type of work are you doing?

[@Relaxingmusic-ub2il]

@@truckitprayle fridge work mate, mostly rdc drops, only down fall is having to sleep with the fridge on sometimes but that’s my only complaint

[@laurencechrisp1368]

Fridges don’t pay 52 mate. Last p60 I just scraped 51 and that was on car transporters with 14 years experience on them. My honest opinion of the transport industry- grim

[@willswheels283]

It’s certainly a job I’ve thought about trying, I’ve done delivery jobs in box vans and car delivery work and besides being watched by “the office” I’ve enjoyed the job itself What I’ve learnt about any job you fancy getting into, think about “Can I put up with the crappiest parts of the job, the negatives if I can get through the negatives, the positives or Pro’s are a bonus!

[@truckitprayle]

Thats it mate theres good and bAd in every job its what you make of it.

[@markrowland8646]

New pass 24/8/23 currently working 62 hours a week, got no energy left on evenings/ weekends. I'm on £12.12 an hour. Gonna stick with it for now, but don't wanna be on this pay forever.

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah its a hard slog mate, but just ride it out get that experience and then you will have alot more options. 👍

[@IvayloStavrev]

Perfect 12.12£ Amazon worker get 14 £ after 40 hours 18 after 50 hours 25£ that why I stop To work lorry driver 10 years in England

[@Dr.Kierann]

I am a new HGV Driver having only gained my License back in April, Still have been unsuccessful in all job enquiries sadly due to the dreaded "Lack of experience" I have found a local tipper company that has been willing to give me the time of day and allow me to go out with there drivers once/twice a week off my own time to gain experience which I have been enjoying but like everyone you don't really enjoy working for free haha so It is hard to get up that early in the morning to work for free for 9/10 hours but I am hoping it will pay off and I can see myself in a full time job sooner rather than later but it is defiantly hard out there!

[@truckitprayle]

Keep at it mate ot will pay off in the long run!

[@amylouise6024]

Agency’s will normally help

[@Truckerjayjay]

How long was the wait to get your provisional back ?

[@kyleparsons3930]

And there’s me thinking theres a shortage of HGV drivers 🙈

[@seneca815]

Try refuse collection or ,if you're near an airport cargo shunting . It tends to be off tacho ,but it's a good way to learn close manoeuvring. Whichever job you start on,I'd constantly be looking for other options to move onto .

[@georgevideos1849]

Hi mate, i passed in a automatic car many years ago roughly 10 years ago, can i still learn to drive HGV and are thry automatic aswell cheers

[@truckitprayle]

Most HGVs in tgis country are automatic mate, but as far as it goes for going frim car to truck on a automatic license i am not sure i will look into it 👍

[@georgevideos1849]

@truckitprayle thanks for fast response I did check and they do auto aswell

[@alexdennison6265]

I really dream of being a truck driver always have had an interest with lorries especially the scanias lol but I can’t get in control of my type 1 diabetes so I don’t think I’ll ever be able to drive a lorry which is sad

[@truckitprayle]

Anything is possible mate if you want it enough! What would hace ro xhange to make it happen?

[@alexdennison6265]

@@truckitprayle I’m not really sure tbh I have a friend that is also type 1 diabetic and he was driving trucks for years and got out off because he wasn’t looking after his sugars said he has to stop driving for 3 years and prove he can get his sugars to be perfect within those 3 years seems harsh as hell like

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah thats sounds rough mate, but like i said it all depends on what you are willing to sacrifice to make it happen.

[@hgvdriver7157]

Are you living in suffolk - essex area? I`m based in Ipswich, we can do a podcast togheter about trucking? We can tell people about our situation in this industry as hgv drivers experience we had etc. Finally now got the dream job - 6/9h a day but usually max 7h a day trunking very easy and friday finish early jeje.

[@truckitprayle]

Im in thurrock mate and nice one 👍

[@hgvdriver7157]

@@truckitprayle we are close

[@Chris-uk.]

it was ok before convid hit.

[@truckitprayle]

Yeah alot has happened and the industry is on its knees

[@Richard-uq5dy]

I passed my class 1 in 1992 and I’ve been a hgv mechanic since 1985 . I’ve done a bit of driving to help out but can’t think of a worse job, I’d rather clean toilets with my bare hands

[@truckitprayle]

That bad lol?

[@I_Mark_Mills]

I used to clean toilets for £8.91/hr. Trucking looks more fun lol

[@Giggs-SN1]

​@@I_Mark_Millslooks fun until you're doing 15 hour shifts with bags for eyes

[@KaiBullyssssss]

can u take your dog on the road?

[@truckitprayle]

Some companies allow it, but very few that i know of.

[@wild4fp]

Government scheme through boot camp. ADR, is this worth getting? I work in social care, council. Look, its not the worse but I do sleeps et al. its a clean home, toilet etc. It can be negative, with colleagues and all and clients. I have a Class 2, completed 5 years back and never used, so if I have to drive for no colleague having a go then it sounds good. ADR

[@KillaKlaps]

bit late now but if you go for Class 2 i highly recommend doing ADR to become a tanker the Class 2 jobs ain’t amazing neither is the pay. but the tanker is the best bet

[@wild4fp]

@@KillaKlaps thanks. Still not used the license. Its finding the driving as extra work in between my full-time job for the experience and money. Driving experience before forking out for an ADR.

[@KillaKlaps]

@@wild4fpunderstood finding the start for your intentions is always the hardest part Best Of Luck now!

[@MagPie89]

Fair point I started on pants money. Now on 60 on the 1 lol has its ups n downs but I enjoy 80% of it

[@truckitprayle]

Thats it mate gotta take rough with the smooth

[@MagPie89]

I had to edit my comment. 😂 I enjoy what I do mate mainly big loads STGO stuff defo worth a look 🫰

[@MagPie89]

Got to add mate I still drive the XF lol same like you. 15 plate mine

[@dougwilson1769]

Another great video.

[@truckitprayle]

Cheers mate appreciate it

[@ةنيمنوي]

Jhvc

[@jockwilson221]

All depends on who you work for and what type of work you do,loads out there i would not drive for,

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you 👍👍