Top 3 HGV Mistakes to Avoid - UNSUITABLE FOR Truckers

[@NR19770]

Total respect to you we encounter journeys like this often as HGV drivers some people don’t realise how challenging the job is but we are also treated like rubbish from the public and other car drivers most of the time but what they don’t realise is we deliver Food drinks fuel postal service health products building materials the list goes on! Please all you road users have a little more respect for the work we do to keep the economy running.

[@JL-rx6hl]

well said!

[@jayd1974]

Well said drive👍

[@stevedawson256]

Yes I agree, most people think we're out on a jolly, just to annoy them.

[@whatupdan]

Doesn't Matter if it's possible, I'd flat out refuse to drive those roads in mine.

[@FerencDobos-b2f]

Agree! As a bus driver I would not risk it all goin on these roads with an ADL Enviro Darts (about 8 meters long)

[@jayd1974]

Sure ya can’t refuse to do it otherwise da firm would sack ya but agree artics shouldn’t be goin down lanes like that but over ere in Ireland it’s a regular occurrence 🙄

[@HelloSir-f2j]

i can bet that this guy has not turned off single track road and unpaved roads . like mine is and it only takes me on roads thats suitable it will avoid for miles out the way rather than go down for 2n

[@RobertMihalache]

That’s what I have had to encounter for the last 8 years as a HGV Class 2 Driver. I can imagine how of an impossible task is for HGV Class 1 Drivers. All the respect in the world for making it possible ✅👏🍻

[@ryanhudson7299]

I don't know how you keep you calm. Had this very scenario myself yesterday evening. Got me rattled but got home safely. Respect

[@comradebismarck]

Full respect hes driving without shoes!!! Well done!! Thats a true professional. Not like most who jump inside with dirty shoes.

[@AH-hv8hm]

I hope your company appreciates your driving skills!! Whoever plans the journey must do better!

[@colinrunciman5166]

The traffic planner has just the same, they don't sleep, we all in the same, nice but extremely bad business, this is of how your , food engineering arrives, and on time!!

[@colinrunciman5166]

I was n an apprentice with Scania, Lb111, 141, all rgds Colin

[@ukroadgoat]

@@colinrunciman5166 no we are not in the same. It's not their license in jeopardy, plus it's the driver getting stuck and not only getting penalised for traffic violations but also any damage done to 3rd party properties. Then there is the hours regulations. Getting stuck can only ruin the best plans ever. Then again it's the driver's name on the taco. IMHO being a hero does not pay off. I'd look up on Google Earth before just to get an idea of what to expect. Narrow like that, I'd call it in and refuse to deliver. There are plenty of jobs out there, but my license is unique to me.

[@bassdon1]

That truck should never been sent on delivery like that'' the people in the office need to find a new job.

[@JL-rx6hl]

but what if "a truck like that" was needed to carry something that wouldnt fit on a smaller one???? then what???

[@BigglesBurgers]

but on the google map it only looks like.

[@tahiracottam5]

Kudos to all you HGV1 drivers that tackle roads like that! My dad had his HGV1 and PSV from the army without taking tests in the old days 😂 and drove everything and anything - I remember going with him as a child and saying I want to do that when I get old enough! Never did mind!!! No comparison between our UK lorry drivers and European drivers - you are EXCELLENT!!!😊😊😊

[@colinrunciman5166]

Thank-you very much, at least you, have reception, rgds Scotland

[@trevorgilbert7284]

Respect to you, I've done them sort of roads in an 18t class 2 that was bad enough having to worry about a trailer must be much more stressful.

[@stuartesson45]

That will be a sat nav for a car he's probably got 😮

[@andyclark8991]

That lorry driver at the beginning reserving like that. A true true legend. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 He’s a true legend for doing that, reserving to a place. To let lorry driver through. True legend he is

[@colinrunciman5166]

If you put a snooker ball down, you should be able to "screw " the middle axle around the ball , ie, articulate, round any obstacles, then your half way there, the rest is experience and memory.

[@andyclark8991]

Colin What does snooker have to do with this.??? And I know how a snooker ball works because I play snooker/pool.

[@liam7787]

​@@andyclark8991yeah that comment made no sense

[@andyclark8991]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tonycalow708]

Done that in deepest, darkest Kent when I was loading Apples to go to Ireland. These narrow roads are an absolute nightmare!! Especially when you have to turn sharp right into a narrow yard, only just wide enough for a jacknife turn around!!

[@eddherring4972]

Been down roads so narrow that both sides the mirrors folded in and the wheels were up the verges on both sides, prayed I’d get out the other end and luckily I did. Had a bent front wheel doughnut where it had obviously been the nearest part of the wheel to the ground (or tree root) and was missing 3 cup wheel nut indicators. Went to DAF Witham and bought replacement doughnut and nut indicators. Doing sweeping for road surface dressing can get you into totally unsuitable roads because even tiny roads with all sorts of permanent restrictions need resurfacing so weight limits, width limits etc are still resurfaced obviously there are exceptions such as weak bridges and low bridges we do up to each side then by shovel and barrow on the exception. If it’s physically possible to drive there without destroying infrastructure then it gets resurfaced.

[@JohnSmith-hl2mg]

It's no Good blaming the traffic planners it's the company that takes on the work the planners are only doing what they are told to do

[@truth3358]

🥱 yawn

[@truth3358]

Planners need to go on the road you obviously don’t drive

[@spiderman01980]

The planners decide which vehicle to send depending on the load. A Mercedes LWB van can carry around 1,000kg, an artic over 30,000kg. Plus, they'll tell you, "John got down there alright last week". I was sent to Harrods which have a hight restriction, my lorry was too high. I phoned the office and they told me John doesn't have that problem. Mate the f**King lorry is too high, it won't fit through the gap, do you understand?

[@Geno2733]

Not to mention those roads are THOUSANDS OF YEARS OLD. Big-rigs weren't really a thing until after the Industrial Revolution.

[@PM-vb4od]

​@@spiderman01980Yeah but if John can do it, surely you can?

[@alanraine-diplock8404]

Do you ring these farms before going down these lanes? Cos the farmers will usually tell you the best way in.

[@FordyHunt]

Mate you get sent to some wild places! Good driving as always 💪

[@kevindunham3669]

Std roads on the bulkers doing farm deliveries

[@dimamar6]

Bro you definitely deserve a medal for that!

[@EduardSLVRU]

I have class 2 license and I been driving 26t truck on roads like these and a truck is super long, almost 13m long and over 4 m tall. Been in many sticky situations on roads like these. Also after two weeks will be doing class 1. So, I’m ready for more action.

[@colinrichardson305]

i don't even know how you did get around these bends really impressive well done ooooof

[@tonym7028]

Must be always a worry when the narrow road gets even narrower and with grass growing up the middle ! ... great video.

[@Catmanxii]

I live in a place like that & even on the more major roads here the number of times we've had big trucks stuck at certain choke points around this area I've lost count of. I suppose it's about to get worse though with the new larger sizes about to be dropped on us. There's one double bend around here that's tight for two medium sized cars on opposite sides of the road to negotiate & a big truck a while back got the front jammed up on one bend with the back jammed up on the other & it took over a day for it all to be sorted out, it was not helped by the driver being Polish & hopeless at understanding English. So even bigger trucks being allowed with continental drivers is going to be a right load of fun & games.

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

Thanks! This is exactly what helps me to stay calm when I got my first hgv job starting next week....

[@stevedawson256]

How did your first job go ?

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

I had one week on the classroom, now three weeks with someone experienced and then on my own. Plenty to learn!

[@AlexandraHarmon-k1x]

I did North Devon in a left hooker which was quite the day out. You’re sat in the trees and everything that comes around the bend, including homicidal tipper drivers, is an absolute surprise to you. Same truck, same trip I ended up in the middle of Antwerp with bikes, trams everywhere. Gave up driving after 30 years but still miss the challenges sometimes.

[@EternalRUSHfan63]

Do these sort of roads every day collecting milk from farms !!!😂😂😂 Talk about make a meal out of it !!!😂

[@gubber123456]

seriously over the top..on these type of roads regularly with animal feed and fertiliser and dont do 10% of the crap this lad goes over...gonna give himself a heart attack the way hes goin on

[@BigglesBurgers]

OMG, ten course meal for sure.

[@EternalRUSHfan63]

@@BigglesBurgers 🤣

[@Byley-e7h]

Yes …but you’ll have a regular run and know what to expect . It’s when a HGV is driving into the unknown the making a meal of it is justified 😃

[@okbustaman]

I have worked in Northern Ireland for about 2 years.... its a lot of this.... I am a class 2 driver..... today I past my test and now I am a class 1 driver.... so am looking forward to all of this... I like problem solving 🎉

[@500BHP]

When i used to drive in such post codes. All I wanted was there are no oncoming vehicles. Most people find it hard to reverse a car back few yards.

[@NataliaLuchowska-d7p]

Nie ma co oceniac,nie ma perfekcyjnych kierowcow

[@joshrudd-u8s]

This is where wagons need to have rear assisted steer and be tag axel , would give you 2m more swing in spots like that .

[@shelleyjackson8793]

Love the channel but the camera view changes so frequently I end up with motion sickness!

[@andyclark8991]

That was tight. 5:30 you’re an awesome driver you are. 👍👍

[@martinsulewski]

You've got the skill brother you've got the skill ! Keep at it 😎🚛💨

[@truckinguk]

Cheers mate 😎😎

[@sj4380]

After all they say what doesn’t break only makes you stronger so keep your head up and well done 👍

[@stibstabler4689]

Use an actual map book and do not rely on satnav HGV spec or not!!! Well done all the best and take care.

[@NICKFISHER-o3v]

Been here so many times. Fair play to you mate for getting down there. What ever their paying you, its not enough.

[@carlosrivra5428]

How much is the salary for that huge amount of stress 😮? Because even if you enjoy in the motorway get there is a nightmare

[@pauldavies8879]

I can,t find the rules but in my past when the tree axle trailers came out the law said that you can,t go on unclassified roads so is there an A or B on that road.

[@glennainsworth9442]

wow you must have a great planning department... makes me sick as you damage the truck they will soon be on your back.. reminds me of palletways deliveries to all ridiculous locations......who needs that sort of stress. you must be getting a great wage to put up with that shit !!!

[@petittrainguernsey3297]

Does that geezer know the air intake on his wagon is about 4ft above his head 😂

[@richardfursdon6929]

Respect guys/girls, I don't know how you do this job, it seems to me that it's a nightmare that you cant wake up from.

[@euanjt30]

Try & get a phone no for delivery address from office & get an idea from someone on site first. Dont always have the answer right enough but it’s worth a try esp down country lanes…

[@Ro-mm6tq]

But many drive these roads everyday doing 44tonne multi-drops.

[@thenicest157]

i dont know how much longer u need for drive in this condition but i know that i was watching real truck master at the work💪💪

[@jamez13b]

Legendary skills. I hate these roads in a car, so dread to think how they are in an artic. That said, im currently training for class2 so no doubt I'll encounter these roads at some stage.

[@paulguy2545]

I think the company you work for should have Shorter Trailers for the more awkward jobs that are usually in Rural areas, and the your Planners should do better! Is that DAF you are in, the XF or the bigger XG Cab? I understand that the driver’s Resting bed is wider in the XG.

[@JL-rx6hl]

and if the delivery wont fit on a short trailer?............

[@JM1919MJ]

Bread and butter for bulkers and milk tankers, class 1 on these kinds of lanes every day, especially around wales is fun.

[@jasondolman7903]

I’m ca coach driver and some of these so called business that operate don’t even have proper access and really shouldn’t be operating 😮😮😮😮

[@Jazz365on]

Man that looks stressful

[@johnreyortiz6154]

Good driving but drive a wagon draw bar with A frame and 16 speed gear box that's proper hgv drivering and reserving in small places

[@Rmc1978]

Never will I go for a job with H & M lol

[@nigeltaylor58]

It’s loads like this that are breaking up country lanes that are never designed to carry the heavy loads over them.

[@Geno2733]

Doesn't help when the dropoff point is up in the cut, and the ONLY way down there is a road like this.

[@xx-lo8xl]

Moja przygoda ze Szkocji. 2 godzimy jazdy taką drogą na rozładunek ziemniaków z Polski do uk ❤ Powodzenia

[@joe8279]

not one but three!!,,, well done mate

[@jessehalper]

According to the UK government, the larger trucks are involved in less accidents.?

[@Ggg11928]

Try it in a car transporter, way more stressful!!

[@michaelleaperGreyhound]

It's not planners fault it's the drivers responsibility

[@jayswarrow1196]

9:08 - Which cheapskate ordered a fleet of brand new XGs for UK, and prefered fixed midlift to a steerable taglift*? Of all the mandatorry things they force us to have, this one would really help cornering. (because it pushes saddle outwards, without losing the grip)

[@pedantik]

Watching that headcam video made me dizzy ! I hope those camera/mirrors are better than the rest of DAF electronics.

[@LisaFernando]

Tremendous as always! 👏👏

[@Badhat66]

Some of the B roads I got to go down would be lucky if a push bike would get down them

[@mohamedmmr4599]

These trees must be trimmed far from the road if it doesn't hit u it will scratch your paint

[@tompok76tompok76]

Nice and easy drive :D Thanks for it... take care dude :D

[@robertyny092]

Reminds me about the days I was doing multidrop, I had an urban trailer with rear stear axle though but still fucking stressful going down lanes, low trees, tiny yards etc

[@gar6446]

Ah, North Devon. We've had bigger trucks than that down here mate.

[@SussyBaka-pj6xr]

Living in north devon, i can confirm that most roads are like that

[@kevinmoffatt]

My favourite was Smug Oak Lane off Detling Hill in Kent; miles and miles of VERY single track carriageway. As always, the first time was worse because you're not sure what you're going to meet.

[@joobie1000]

Well done bro ! Nicely done 👌

[@junaidali5137]

Is it really worth it for £14ph?

[@davidboothphotography]

What’s the music at the beginning of the video please?

[@nadeemhussain436]

Why on earth do companies send truckers to these places anyway? Its crazy.

[@Sebastian-Florin]

It is unacceptable to assign such delivery routes to a heavy-duty truck. This should be reported to the authorities so they can take measures to prohibit assigning such routes. Only small trucks should be sent.

[@Ro-mm6tq]

Maybe look to achieve, why not, rather than no way! Every challenge completed adds to achievements rather than a can't do type driver?

[@jonathonbower2456]

Great driving but don't always do what the voice on your windscreen says! A little bit of common goes a long way. Research is key👍

[@andreasfrey8646]

Ich hoffe es kommt nie zum Begegnungsverkehr. Gibt es in GB keine Tonnenbeschränkung für enge Straßen ?

[@barrycaldwell5461]

I can see he has problems in some of his deliveries in the country lanes, but to stop at a 'puddle' in the first vid and ask a resident if he can get through it then gets out to check is a joke, i've been through worse when driving an 18 tonner

[@dominicmarshalldm]

Fair play, but they are normal roads for farm deliveries.

[@simonwhyld3003]

Avoid Nenptnett Trubwell when you are in Somerset

[@Graham-v9i]

Country roads in Cheshire. Got to love them.

[@jjwatcher]

B road is bad enough, a country lane should be avoided at all costs.

[@matthewgraham2498]

7:29 if you were that concerned about the trailer, why in gods name didn’t you lower your air suspension.

[@alansnellings633]

I always used to stick to the main roads. Never go down lanes

[@JL-rx6hl]

drivers dont just go down roads like these for "fun" its where the delivery is required so how else will it get there?? helicopter?? grow up!

[@jayd1974]

Sometimes you have to though to make da delivery

[@Andy182w]

Welcome to Yorkshire 😂. We have some interesting roads up here. This was a daily occurrence when I was tipping feed. Keep up the good work drive.

[@davidlawrence942]

They aren't that bad when I was doing shipping containers I whent on a road that got that narrow my wing mirrors folded inwards.

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you and well done 😊

[@piesktoryjezdzikoleja....4140]

The planners should get bollock in for sending You in to this hell mate but as always the haven't got a coocoo Nice skilss mate ☝️🙌 Not a chance I can get my 16' one up there 😩

[@SinEnki63]

Respect Monsieur.

[@TARTANATORscotland]

It is illegal to drive a articulate vehicle on a single track road

[@gubber123456]

nonsense

[@colinaitken19]

Do these roads daily in a artic tanker, this video makes it look harder than they are. As for the puddle (flood) she said she got through in her car, it’s nothing mate

[@colinnaylor7915]

Great driving pal

[@sunny90singh]

You done well through them tight roads

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

The company i work for currently have to routes i refuse to do . They are not suitable for lorries and its my license. The roads your on there are dangerous and probably illegal

[@alanwright4575]

Dairy and chicken farms that’s the norm. Devon Somerset Cornwall and most of Wales.

[@douglasstocks9698]

Should try some of the roads in Scotland

[@jayd1974]

Do you not use a truck satnav?

[@carlrenner5975]

Planning department need a paycut and a ride out in one of the trucks.

[@JL-rx6hl]

And just how d o all these people who say "i wouldnt drive down there" think goods get to and from farms etc. those sort of roads are what I drive on all day and love it

[@Scottishgirl2]

Put your diff lock on and hammer through

[@SuperJimbell]

You deffo need rear steer on those crazy roads

[@jonbell3020]

Welcome to UK roads... designed for a horse and cart. “What do you mean it’s a bit tight for an artic?..”!?...😳. 38 years of this shit, feeling your pain mate.

[@manuu2089]

i have to say i could never do that i dont even have the confidence for that i even somehow manage it to get an anxiety attack reversing my car if there are many cars around 🤣

[@Diddy65]

Are you using HGV sat nav? I don’t think so.

[@houseguest4534]

My hands were sweating just watching this I could only imagine what you was going through 😮