Tips On How To Land Your First Trucking Job

[@biggobmalc8118]

One other thing that might help in an interview, Always smile and whilst shaking the interviews hand is to quickly say , "Many thanks for taking the time to meet with me today", It sounds corny but it does show politeness and that you have good manners. Which is something that people always like and warm too. and it's the small things that add up up and create a good impression. GOOD LUCK Everyone...

[@KevTee]

Some great points there Melcombe, thanks for sharing.

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you for taking the time to offer helpful tips. Much appreciated.

[@KevTee]

No problem mate, thanks for watching 👍

[@weiko3983]

great advice you have mentioned many useful things that iv been doing in my interviews that are wrong iv got my interview tomorrow and this clip really does help me thank you

[@OverGrowTheUk]

Definatly the best trucking channel on KZbin recently passed my class 2 finding work is just so hard ATM. I'm going to use Ur tips tho this week and get myself out there! ATB kev have a great new year .

[@KevTee]

+OverGrowTheUK thanks for the kind words mate, hopefully the tips will help, good luck 👌

[@jasonlloyd868]

Fair play, very helpful... Been in the same Class two job for over eighteen years but have an assessment coming up in two weeks back on class one for a large supermarket. Never had an assessment before but feel more confident know after watching a few videos including this one. Hopefully I will get taken on and I'm looking forward to getting back on the bigger trucks after so long...

[@jarrydpaish2009]

Great video. Really helpful for myself wanting to get started in the trucking business in Australia. Was guessing at the beginning but great advice.

[@WilliamStevens007]

Some great pointers there Kev. Something's for me certainly to think about too.

[@KevTee]

Glad you found it helpful mate 👍

[@Thunderhead357]

Hi Kev. I've had 13 years experience in general haulage driving 7.5t wagons so needless to say CPC qualified with taco card. In the current climate I believe the time is right to go for my HGV Class 2 and 1 back to back. I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead. Thanks for the upshots!

[@captwozza4817]

Really helpful! I've been preparing everything that you pointed out (folder with certificates, driver cards etc). I was polishing my shoes whilst watching this vid, so I'm glad I'm on your wavelength😄 Just waiting for my crisp white shirt to come out the washing machine. Really excited for my first interview tomorrow! Thanks Kev 👍

[@KevTee]

Hi Warren, great to hear your on the right track, glad you found it helpful. Good luck for tomorrow mate, I'm sure you will smash it 🤘

[@rdh.musics]

Great video Kev! Jam packed with tips people often overlook. I've always been one for the shirt and tie even being of the younger generation haha. Being as you were offered multiple interviews it's clear your advice is accurate. Thank you for uploading :)

[@KevTee]

Hey Ricky, glad you found some value in the information. It seemed to work for me when many new drivers around me were struggling or having to rely on agency so hopefully the video will help others to achieve what they want.

[@dirkboy07]

Bang on Kevtee. It worked for me 👍

[@KevTee]

Glad you found it helpful mate and congrats 👌

[@daletravels23]

Cheers mate . Just passed my class 2

[@joe8279]

Top vid...some great pointers!... One thing I would add... look at the words the company uses in their job add and at the interview. Be sure to use those same words in your answers and covering letter.

[@KevTee]

Ahhhh very good advice mate......always good to appear to be on the same wavelength 👍

[@hgvmatt6710]

Very well said Sir!.., I've always followed these methods & fortunately been successful with 99% of job interviews, although all mechanic/roadside assistance jobs (my previous career), as like yourself I've only been trucking a short time, well except one class 1 job I was offered until we discussed wages.., very low & I had to decline!.., if you put the work in you'll reap the rewards & be choosing the best one!..., good vlog that will help many 👍

[@KevTee]

Cheers Matt, yeah I found these method aloud me to be picky with the job I took on, I was able to bypass all the "more non desirable" jobs a new driver has to go through before they find a decent permanent position there able to settle down in.

[@oilburner225]

I've never had a driving assesment, though one company I worked for (never took an assesment with them) asked me to do driving assesments for new drivers. I had stood in as temporary Transport Manager and this was part of the job, something I really didn't enjoy. If somebody came for a job with a clean Class 1 licence taking them for an 'assesment', as far as I was concerned was a waste of time. If they were useless they wouldn't have pave passed the Class 1 in the first place. The only time I felt an assesment was necessary was when I was presented with a non UK licence, that's a road I'm not going down... literally! Thankfully I was only office bound for 6 months, then back on the road where I belonged. Having said all that, first impressions count. If a prospepective driver turns up scruffy then this may be an impression of how he will keep his truck. Smart jacket and tie, clean shoes and you'll be half way to getting the job. Excellent tips Kev, great video, well done.

[@slabbyrider8665]

I've never worn trousers and never worn a tie to an interview. Never been a problem. I wore jeans to my present job as a bus driver and was offered the job on the spot. I did have shoes and a casual shirt on but I wore black 501's. The uniform is trousers,shirt and tie all provided.

[@thesupercarspotter3679]

I’m 18 and wanting to become a bus driver. How do I go about doing this?

[@slabbyrider8665]

@@andrewhamilton8954 try it then, let us know how you get on.

[@slabbyrider8665]

@@romford44 I can get that, I thought that I'd hate it but I love it. I'd like to give class 2 a go though but I'm not sure because I'm happy where I am for once. Money's pretty good too when you put it the o/t. The passengers can destroy you in seconds though and that's the worst part. It's basically a cattle truck but the cattle can speak.

[@slabbyrider8665]

@@thesupercarspotter3679 get your car licence, after 6 months driving check out your local bus companies. They're crying out for drivers where I am.

[@slabbyrider8665]

@@andrewhamilton8954 my company cut our hours forcing us to sign new contracts and taking a £4k paycut. The bus driving job was going so I applied. It was that or lgv and spend around £2k of my own money with zero job guarantee. The bus company put me through at no cost providing I stay for 3 years. It is definitely not for everyone and I baulked at the idea of becoming one years ago. I never would have thought I'd enjoy it as much as I do. I work with a fantastic load of drivers too.

[@MAT_T81]

Solid advice Kev.

[@liambrown7476]

This video is very useful to watch

[@Mattstrongmannumber1fan]

Got my first HGV job interview tomorrow and found this really useful thanks! Love the videos although some of the manoeuvres you do in london scare the hell out of me.

[@KevTee]

Glad it helped mate and don't worry about the stuff I get up too, the stuff I do doesn't tend to be your everyday normal stuff. Good luck for tomorrow and let us know how it goes 👍

[@waynehammerton5698]

Thank you Kev superb advice buddy

[@CF-Gaming01]

How can it be so difficult to get a hgv job when everyone says there is a 50,000 shortage. Also for interview questions, a good one is tell me what qualities you are looking for in a driver. Or can you tell me about your top performer and what makes them top? I use these with other industries however with redundancy looming at 34years old I am considering a change to HGV driving. My biggest concern is how to keep up with all the timing rules. Also in the assessment do they tell you where to drive if you don't know the area? Thanks, great video

[@ShaunOGX]

there might be a shortage but that's because of the 'timing' rules so hgv driving is not for dummies and therefore you must wear a suit for an interview and give a good impression or you won't get the job. In the assessment, the assessor will tell you where to go ( give directions ) but won't tell you how to drive. If you get the job you will most likely be on your own when finding delivery points and companies are bad at supplying equipment like sat navs isolator keys and chargers so spend some money and get prepared. It's a tough industry with long hours and company managers don't like being crossed by employees. Good luck!

[@sellingthisandthat5160]

Great advice kev keep up the good videos

[@KevTee]

Cheers mate 👍

[@kaderoran7486]

Mate the wards on the subtitles is not as you says

[@nobull-dozer3356]

You forgot the 5P’s

[@Paul_i_is]

thanks Kevin your a superstar :)

[@KevTee]

+Paul Davies hey Paul, glad you found it helpful 👌

[@Paul_i_is]

Ive got a interview with Maritime couple of weeks, change of career after working with BT for 30yrs passed my class 1 last month and although i was already getting a company profile together your vid helps to get all the bits and bobs in order Long time since i had a job interview :)

[@skilley8803]

Excellent vide,really helpful thanks.

[@unionelectricialworker]

How much is average pay for UK divers in England?

[@stevemartin2992]

nice vlog kev i also offered to do a days driving for them f.o.c as newbie its hard but then at least they can see your driving and you can see what the job is about

[@KevTee]

That's great advice mate, definitely something people should consider.

[@simonknowles1380]

Would employers take van driving experience into account as I have been driving vans for the past 13 years , I have my class 2 training and test soon and hopefully be out trucking 🤞🏻

[@chrisdavison2022]

Interesting video Kev. Just a thought / question... Would I be classed as an outright newbie or an experienced (ish) driver, even though I was only class 2 back then? I've had a break from driving for 4 years now, but when I return, I hope to have my C+E.... So as for wording a CV right, what would / should I put on it...???

[@KevTee]

Hey mate, I think you could consider yourself an "experienced HGV driver" if you have commercial experience of driving class two. In the eyes of the law you are a class one driver so I'd not advertise on your C.V. that you are inexperienced with class one unless they ask or you would like them to know. Your experience will be much better discussed face to face in interview rather than on C.V. where it can just be tossed in the bin without explanation if that makes sence, better to have a chance of interview where you can allow yourself to shine in other areas rather than being rejected at the application stage.

[@Hargeisalyrics00]

Thanks mate very informative video

[@nareshkumarbijja3783]

Can you please tell how much a truck driver earn weekly, if we have truck driving experience in uk, can we apply for canada work permit.

[@truckertom3884]

Great advice 👌👍

[@nickyoutube3757]

When you were training, did one of your courses cover securing loads, etc, belt straps/nets? Some of your loads look quite scary. Lol.

[@KevTee]

Not really Nick, you taught how to use a ratchet strap but never to secure a load, that's all trial and error out on the job lol

[@BrianShawEire]

Kev have you any new tips now that your in the business over a year ? Ive passed me Class 2 (Cat C rigid) and dont know weither to go straight to artic or work away at rigid for the time being. The overall goal is to drive artic at some stage, but if i require 2 or 3 years experience i think learning in a rigid is a easier learning curve then an artic. Id love to hear your view on this thanks for all the cool uploads, happy 2018. P.S (Im 24yrs old) and thinking angency route to build up seat time.

[@KevTee]

Hi mate, people learn in different ways, personly I did my class 2 and class 1 back to back, I wasn't much interested in ridged work and I wanted to get my class 1 done whilst I was still in the learning mentality and before I picked up any bad habits. hope that helps and good luck mate.

[@matthewrevell-hough8894]

Hi Kev, I am currently 24 and looking into the possibility of doing my class 2 and 1 back to back. However reading online there seems to be a lot of negative comments on becoming a tuck driver. I thought it was likely to be a good career choice due to the demand for work but people seem to complain of very long working hours for very little money? Any advice for someone looking into it as a career? :)

[@NobleDistortion]

I'm a qualified Class 1 & 2 driver and there is plenty of work available. All different types.. from collecting rubbish, delivering milk, ploughing snow

[@darrylkennedy2125]

Luke c in a HGV,whose also got a vlog on the tube,has just got his class one and could probably use this very good advice.Perhaps you could contact him...??

[@KevTee]

Hey Darryl, Luke C knows of my channel. Thanks for the kind words mate 👍

[@theyoutubeguy1]

So how do would I gain experience?

[@KevTee]

There are plenty of companies out there that will give new driver a chance, you just need to do the leg work and sell yourself to them and tell them why they should give you a chance.

[@theyoutubeguy1]

Ok thanks for the fast reply, I failed to mention that im 18 which would make it 10 times harder right?

[@theyoutubeguy1]

Also great videos. Found you through Luke C's live stream the other day. Binge watching them all.

[@KevTee]

Yes your right, I will be harder at your age but not impossible, just stick at it and you will eventually get a break. Glad you enjoy the content and thanks for watching 👍

[@keithberry5960]

jhm

[@smeegle2248]

sorry your wrong.....if your under 25 without 2 years experience then 75% of the time your only route is agency....ONLY if your lucky do you get your ideal job straight off

[@KevTee]

+smeegle insurance is always going to be an issue, I was giving my experience and if I was under 25 I'd have no problem using and agency, it's all experience. You get out what you put in with the trucking world.....

[@smeegle2248]

+kevtee im voicing an opinion from when i started in 1995 when i was 22 with a class 1 with wet ink after 5 years driving 7.5 tonners.... i think your misreading what im saying...many people these days spend a week getting a truck license and expect to get the best jobs. i started from the bottom, crap jobs,crap companies...you get out what your putting in doesnt wash to be honest as most companies want experience with little aggro

[@KevTee]

+smeegle I think things have changed a lot since then, there's now huge pressure on the haulage company's to get bums on seats with a shortage of drivers. I know of and regularly see new drivers getting into reputable jobs with good money and decent kit, companies are also paying higher insurance excess to cover new drivers. Me and others, even under 25's are increasing finding it easier to avoid agency's but I also think it's different in various parts of the country where unemployment is higher.

[@smeegle2248]

and now you see an increase of stupid accidents in the haulage industry...like smacking bridges,ending up getting stuck in country villages/lanes...like i said even after 22 years i still ask questions.....even to the point of they guy whos been there 2 years...jusr because anyone has a hgv1 licence doesnt make them a driving god...think of it this way...you go to hospital for brain surgery or any surgery...who do you want???? the hotshot who qualified last week or the guy in the corner with 20 years knowledge????

[@KevTee]

+smeegle absolutely agree, it takes a week to gain your licence but many years to master it.....well the practical side, I just wish more experienced drivers would keep up with legislation.

[@ronnorris4638]

Don't do it it's a shit job