Truckers RUN AWAY From This Job

This week I am doing 2 drops on high street Lincoln. The first delivery was kinda hard to get to, because the map instructions were not the best ones, and turned up on the high street. Luckily I had an easy way out, but I guess it was pure luck, as not all high streets have such a wide access.
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[@antm2296]

RANT ALERT FOR NEW PASSES 🚨 When I passed my test I jumped straight into store deliveries and I’ll be completely honest I cried my first week. The stress of some of these places…city centres with a double decker at 9am, rush hour in full swing with no experience. It was so stressful. But my advice to anyone looking to drive is to go head first into it. Do the tight city centres, do the blindside revering into alleyways, have the arguments with people in cars and I guarantee you’ll become a better driver than most. Complacency is a terrible thing and I couldn’t imagine anything worse than driving up and down the same stretch of the M6 every day and knowing every pot hole delivering to the same place. 7 years into the job and every day is near different, worked for different companies (retail/supermarkets) and I’d advise new pass drivers to go into that sector. However, the pay has got a lot better but the planning hasn’t. And if planning send you to a place you’re unsure of and feel there’s some sinister motive behind it being kept from you, then speak to other drivers, union reps or have a look yourself on google for restrictions for time etc. Never be embarrassed or scared to say no to a job if you feel like you’re not safe to do it. And most importantly, know the route you’re going. If a diversion happens that’s unforeseeable but use your truck sat nav and use street view on Google to know exactly where a service yard is and how to get into it. Map instructions have often been done by some driver trainer who’s 30 years into his time at the place, just wants to retire and waltz’s up in a pool car and draws a sketch that’s inaccurate at best. So plan accordingly yourself. And finally in my rant, anyone who wants to do their HGV licence but is put off by the negativity, I say get your licence anyway. The same people moaning on KZbin are the same people who moan before they even walk through the door into work before they even know what they’re doing for the day. The same people who moan about the job but have conveniently been at the same company for 20 years instead of going somewhere else. Make the job work for you, not the other way around. Do agency work and find what works for you. I’ve done Tuesday-Saturday for years, home every night and work no more than 48 hours a week. 44k a year. Earn more or less, do more or less, that’s the beauty of agency work. Don’t be put off, if it’s what you want to do… do it and good luck!

[@SirCodezyy]

Thank you so much for your rant, it’s honestly the most helpful comment I’ve ever read on trucking. I’m 19, currently working in a warehouse but I’ve always wanted to get my HGV license. Most people are negative about it and say don’t get into it. But like you’ve just said, make the job work for you! Also great advice about jumping headfirst, I’ve always had that philosophy elsewhere so I can apply that here. Whenever I’ve gone for something I’ve gone straight into the hardest task to get it out of the way, so store deliveries would be a great place to learn the most as a new pass HGV driver. I’m going to attempt to have my HGV license sorted by next summer, it’s quite expensive and I’ve got another few months of saving first. But thank you so much for your rant and helpful words, honestly so helpful!

[@donk4254]

i was in the same spot when starting out, and i most certiantly agree with your point of becoming a better driver, now i do long haul and i love it, never going back to distribution work ever again

[@smokharn3699]

44k a year? Damn I need to start becoming a truck driver :D

[@truth3358]

I’ve done class one for 30 years plus you must be on a long break 45 min to write all of that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lee-r56]

@@smokharn3699 I know people making 40k driving FLT for four nights a week (40 hours tops) and quite a bit more if they work weekends too. True enough that's the top end of the pay scale for forkies unlike in HGV trucking. @antm2296 Not wanting to drive in circles around the same warehouse every day forever - even for 40k - I just passed my C+E licence but haven't earnestly started looking for jobs yet. I'm definitely not against difficult work in whatever form, but as my very first HGV job, I just don't have the confidence to try this. Hats off to you. A few months in, maybe.

[@patricknewall5634]

Most of these drops were not designed for artics, but they still get sent to them. It's only the skill of the drivers that get the dispatchers out of trouble with type of deliveries.

[@dhenbhoy]

Not the places to be honing your reversing skills at all. Master it and then try it, if that floats your boat. Me, I'd rather avoid at costs, even if I can do it, it's aggravating so why entertain it. It only takes a moment's lapse of concentration to scrape someone's Merc and ruin your week. Nah, big yards and easy loading bays or dropping your trailer in a services park is much better,

[@michaelstaunton1632]

You definitely earned your wages that day driving in that area !!! Well done 👍👍

[@SamTyler-zu7lc]

I do like your videos especially the way your showing yourself maneuvering etc I like it and just the general day really. Keep it up

[@Raul689]

Glad you like them!

[@JordenNathan]

Being from Lincoln, I know the pain. Even driving round in a car is terrible!

[@martinwebb1681]

🤣🤣... So true.

[@hotportugal2786]

Just come across your channel. Surprisingly entertaining. I own a small furniture store and we get daily deliveries. We’ve found that the delivery guys are in a class of their own; sympathetic, calm and just plain nice people - in a world of so few.

[@thetraveller869]

Before I retired I did lock and drop for Iceland. When I asked if the store directions could be improved and made suggestions as to how I was told, "Well you know where it is now!" I pointed out that it wasn't for my benefit but for the next poor sod who was sent there! I suspect that most companies take a similar attitude...

[@williamfence566]

Nice piece of driving Raul. I worked for a company who's maps were awful and we had lots of drivers who's first language wasn't English. I took some photo's of drop/collection points and landmarks nearby and a basic last mile Google maps ( I figured a sat nav would get them close enough ) . I then made an one page guide with arrows added for left and right to avoid written text. To my knowledge they still have them as I now work elsewhere.

[@RobertMoxey-x7n]

Raul you crack me up mate. The way you laugh at the situations, I'd be shouting for England in a language unheard of. Well done, keep it up mate

[@silkedavid8876]

I used to work in a shopping centre. The front on the building, the public part, was one postcode, on a pedestrianised area. The delivery door, on the street, was another postcode. People always forgot to go give the delivery door postcode. Lots of angry delivery drivers.

[@si777]

I always appreciate drivers in such big vehicles and when driving in my car if I'm behind them I will always give them way more room so just make their lives a little bit easier not sure if it actually does anything but just in case.

[@motorxplorer]

Skilful driving, especially tight reversing by those cars, amazed that artics can go into those tight city centre streets, great job 👍🏻

[@DAlan2986]

yes they can,with rear steer or baby trailers.If was with my trailer you'll see buildings missing they balconies and cars moved a bit :))

[@rubbersidedown7992]

@@DAlan2986 is this 1 rear steerable? Doest it hv that R-L anomaly??

[@DAlan2986]

@@rubbersidedown7992 1:10 he explains the trailer ;)

[@rubbersidedown7992]

@@DAlan2986 i checked. Thnx Actually i hd skip watched it.

[@JESTERFISH1]

It’s likely to be an urban short trailer and as was mentioned rear steer which makes them turn way easier no cutting corners or rear swing

[@alexribeiro8805]

People who design those shops should have to deliver themselves. 100% they would design better places!!!

[@alrightdave6135]

It doesn't work that way. Detailed delivery instructions/photos is the only way

[@alexribeiro8805]

@@alrightdave6135 I Know it doesn't work that way mate, when someone makes a comment like mine, it is thinking in an alternate and utopic world!!!!!! If transport managers did they job correctly it would be something enjoyable to do, but most of them just want to get the bloody wages and fuck the rest

[@01jvb]

Those shops are in a historic town where the buildings were probably built 100 years ago in streets 300 years old. There's nothing that can be done with the access - but the deliveries need to be done in smaller trucks.

[@P.G.25]

😂😂😂 Exactly

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@01jvb I take your point...but that place of the first drop had been rebuilt fairly recently...that was all "new "brickwork. And does not help that people ignore parking restrictions and just dump their cars where it suits them. That occurred at both locations.

[@dt-wq7ql]

Always hated store deliveries. Never room to manoeuvre ,Cars everywhere .Traffic wardens waiting to pounce . Forget it .

[@strut06]

We've got a store where the enforcement officers are told explicitly to wait for us to turn up and give us a ticket, as we get there during parking/loading restrictions. The company just pay the ticket without question.

[@marian6593]

I definitely don't have the temperament for your job at times like this. I'm bad enough when I'm driving a car in a strange town but driving an artic would totally infuriate me. Well Done on your perseverance. 👍🌟

[@carly-beatz-DJ]

You are the coolest, calmest trucker I've ever watched mate. Great driving.

[@TangoSuckaa1]

Those rear steer trailers look difficult to master. I imagine it would be like re learning all the basics that are ingrained into you already. A new challenge

[@paulwalding81]

Well done for keeping your cool mate, I do store deliveries and we go to some crazy places as well, they really don't think about deliveries when they build these places.

[@01jvb]

No, they didn't think about deliveries in trucks because deliveries were done by horse and cart when this historic town was built !

[@paulwalding81]

@01jvb poundland wasn't built when horse and cart was used though was it 🤣

[@01jvb]

@@paulwalding81 Actually both Poundland stores in Lincoln were built when horses and carts were being used.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Why would they? Without deliveries they'd cease to exist. Yet deliveries are given zero consideration.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@01jvb The buildings were....but the M.O. of Pondland is not suitable for such locations. They need warehouse space out-of-town and deliver the goods to their outlets with smaller vehicles.... He probably dropped a couple of cages at each drop....and burnt enough fuel to have done a long distance run to John O'Groats! The logistics need better foresight and planning....That's what computers are for. Managers who cannot manage....therein lies the problem.

[@anthonybancroft5350]

I have every admiration and respect for these drivers, they are expected on a daily basis to manipulate our pathetic congested road system with those huge trucks that carry everything the population needs. I’m not a trucker and could never do their job, they need everyone’s respect. A big 👏 for all truckers.

[@DJ-Daz]

I'm just waiting to get my class one licence back. It's been 15 years since I last drove and I'm anxious about driving again, but watching your videos and remembering the sinking sensation when you see the place you need to be, then getting through it and the satisfaction afterwards is putting me in a much better mood.

[@unionflag9609]

The moment you said you was on store deliveries and you had a rear wheel steer trailer I knew you was going to encounter some challenging reverses as I've been in the exact same position. But you survived it and now have better knowledge for the next time.

[@johnriordan288]

Well done what a driver. You make it look so easy. Great videos REALY enjoying them

[@Raul689]

Glad you like them!

[@philipcooper3710]

Stress! Nice job, your commentry is hilarious.

[@peterfido8735]

I've delivered to this place a few times and it's an absolute joke ! Architects and planning officers need to be held accountable !!!!!

[@martinwebb1681]

Trouble is most of these streets in Lincoln were built a long time ago, very narrow suitable for horse and carts at one time, but never designed/built for 40-44 toners.

[@peteb5343]

Idiots who allow cars to be parked there … idiots who park there, should be double yellows, with active traffic wardens,

[@peterfido8735]

@@peteb5343 couldn't agree more 👍

[@a320nick]

I can feel your stress Raul, and you did the video too!!🏖️🏝️🌴🙈 How you did that mate, well done.

[@chrism2567]

How Traffic Planners cant use more than one way of giving directions/instructions is beyond me, we have so many apps now, like what3words for a precise loading location etc, its not rocket science. I dont envy store delivery drivers one bit, ill stick to the tippers (8 wheeler) , plus in my area we get paid more than most class 1 drivers (West Yorkshire)

[@Schoomiez]

here is a tip for you, when u turn with a city trailer with 1 - 2 - 3 axles stay close to the curb you are turn (fx when you are turning left stay to the left etc) and when reversing dont jack knife the truck so much that the steeraxle cant straighten up edit: and remember to check places you have not been before on google maps, so you are kinda prepared for where you are goin ps i drive groceys aswell in denmark copenhagen so i drive with a lot of city trailers in the city aswell as 3 axle trailers love your vids and keep up the good work

[@dhenbhoy]

Love your vids Raul, but ditching the route card the office gave you and then using your satnav and blaming the instructions... good one. Before satnavs you wrote out your own route cards (written instructions) M6 - off at Jnc 18, follow the A8 until signpost for, at the 2nd roundabout, etc, etc... saved you having to look at a map every 10 mins. Usually rang the client on the best route in before I set of to complete the card...

[@rokketron]

When delivering somewhere new, I always go onto Google maps and zoom into the location to find the best way in. When I find the name of the street which leads to the delivery point, I find it on the satnav and set it as my destination. Post codes are okay for finding the general location but usually take you to the front door.

[@alanbartlett9523]

Well done Raul, now you know the two shops in Lincoln.

[@raymondchadwick3577]

Raul is so good at squeezing it into tight places

[@00kennedyp]

if all those cars weren't parked on the double yellows it would have been easy. town planning does put enought free parking in towns and this is what happens

[@simonmcr8729]

hahaha that green group truck you passed was me :)

[@matthewsimpson2832]

Was the same at B&M Long Eaton. We had a reputation as one of the worst tips. Didn't help that the idiots in transport would try and send the wagons down 2 or 3 hours early and then they'd have to sit and wait until the store was closed and the parking restrictions were over.

[@starvr]

@Raul689 That just seemed like a nightmare to me, I have nothing but respect for you and other truck drivers. And I don't blame truckers from running away from that job, I would too. I've only ever driven in games such as ATS and ETS2, and even then I shy away from blind reversing and tight places, which of course are no where near as tight as real life.

[@bobbynator]

Is this like an addiction? I wanna try this !!!!😂😂 well done,

[@undesignated3491]

lol how is it even allowed. Admire the patience sir, awful situation.

[@danielekeledo-fe2vx]

Love store work, not doing it at the moment but would love to again in the future, id say to any new pass throw yourself into store work, theres alot of weekend work but theres alot of different shift patterns and shifts are generally short and no day is the same 👍👍👍

[@happygolucky8245]

Awesome driving this should all be done in class 2 trucks greedy companies

[@Gtrellis]

Sometimes do the park and walk can save a lot of time to check both where finally going +unsure with reverse get out of cab and look.

[@mrSeandobson007]

What a stressful job that is i would need my own bodywork team to put right all the panels and paint that I've ruined. Fair play to these drivers they never know what they're going to till they get there a lot of the time.

[@richH1625]

Marvelous driving. It's frightening how many things you've got to be watching. Shame the shops don't have someone to come out to keep pedestrians away & guide you in. Why don't drivers get given coordinates for the delivery gate? I assumed that would be standard. Post codes are so vague.

[@MattyEngland]

Yep, some pedestrians are utterly stupid too. They think nothing of walking behind the trailer when you can't see anything.

[@K2shadowfax]

Nicely done! (drop 1)

[@kevinkaos5118]

It never ceases to amaze me at the mentality of the motorists who think because they pay road tax it entitles them to park wherever they please.🤣🤣

[@MisfitManiacJoe]

You used to be able to get down that left turn at 2:38. They removed the main road and made it pedestrian only a year or so ago. Very annoying!

[@DAviation179]

I'm a truck driver and this made me nervous 😂

[@shaungilmartin1505]

that drop looks more suited to a rigid

[@georgia24165]

Excellent! Love your energy!

[@ProDriverLearning]

From a Trucker to a trucker thats the shit! i avoid to work mate. all the best. Hated it, co ops same situation. But good one mate highly skilled work that is,

[@vlofvl]

Giving me anxiety just watching you! I had a couple of really bad turns and a dead end yesterday, I wasn’t even sure I could get out of one of them but it worked out with a bit of shunting and patience.

[@BoG25Cz]

You are the best

[@comradebismarck]

It's a fun job this is. Mine is a bit more easy am on fridge trailers, but only do Aldi and Lidl RDCs, not multidrop or store delivery. But it does look fun. Would like to try it.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

I do Maccy D's store deliveries. Reversing into car parks while car drivers try and squeeze past for the drive through. Good fun.

[@MrHoritenana]

wow well done mate

[@mryrius]

You are delightfully entertaining

[@pauloneill2474]

Had my HGV class 2 years ago, before all the extra red tape, sat Navs, did all sorts, multi drop, skips,dustcarts, timber, kitchens and bathrooms. Hated everymoment on the roads, . Went and got my Telescopic Licence. Been in construction for nearly 30 years. I earn £200 a day, Start at 8 finish 4.30ish.paid 10 hrs a day. And i can have a beer every night!! Management is shit everywhere you go! Just keep smiling lads and lasses. Buy a lottery Ticket!!😂

[@LeoTeddyLol]

Thanks for reminding me never to work for Poundland. Good job tho.

[@billwilson1320]

What a stressful job!

[@slyowusu99]

Loved the video. But man this trucking is hard work

[@tomh3802]

In my experience agency lads always got the s***y end of the stick, the regular drivers got the cream. I was tasked with a delivery in the centre of Chester on Saturday afternoon during easter weekend, it was so stressful I nearly abandoned the waggon where it was, turned out this delivery is normally done at 3am due to location but the load was delayed so they gave it to the agency driver as their own lads knew it was almost impossible. Thankfully got work with a reputable company where agency lads were treated with respect

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

We've got urban rear steer trailers where I work. Need them for some stores.

[@allanparkes3754]

Have to admit I used to have to do 3 stores per day in some terrible town centres and I kinda miss it now. May go for it again!

[@T.K.9]

I can feel the pain of the daily delivery drivers trying to deliver to stores that are located in small roads or if they are big roads, loadsss of weirdly parked cars.

[@adyf397]

Its not an air show....its a regular thing above Lincoln n, the Red Arrows are based just outside the city and practice regularly over the city. I totally sympathise with you delivering in Lincoln....its one of those places where, if you've never been, you'll struggle. Sat navs are virtually useless in the city as delivery points are rarely where you'd expect them

[@grahambrader8777]

Lincolns traffic problems are notorious lack of planning and foresight are to blame

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Wow never mind truckers runaway from that job, I think you wouldn’t see me for dust.

[@markiefraghead]

It's my first day back in a class 1 tomorrow after a year. I really like driving them. But the nervous in my stomach get to me. And think i am incapable of doing it 😔

[@Raul689]

It's normal to feel anxious mate. Just take it easy

[@Xrp944]

I work for Poundland I just use the satnav there maps are the pits

[@adrianfoy6790]

Without mentioning any names . Is the company any good to work for . Simple yes or no is suffice Raul Cheers mate

[@Igor-ps5cd]

Masterclass

[@mrtwostrike]

Shouldn’t you lock rear axle of trailer before reversing with a rear steer trailer. Makes it easier. 👍🏻

[@Raul689]

If it has lock, then yes. This one didn't had

[@allessandrodudley8827]

Should send class 2 vehicles out there! Rather drive night shift when the roads are more empty

[@alanpentland99]

No wonder always looking for drivers.

[@yorkybar2872]

That's why your paid the big money

[@leobloom4526]

It kinda looked like you were driving with the phone in your left hand( 2.50 )

[@christopherkingston9601]

Would it be possible to look on street view to check these delivery locations ?

[@mzm281279]

Tomorrow I start my class C+E Driver training with Eddie stobart at Morrisons RDC kemsley Sittingbourne just need prayers 🙏 that all goes well and I pass

[@randompotatoguy9347]

places like that are more suited for 7.5 tonnes and vans, not an artic. just putting more stress on the drivers and things around the rigs.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

For me the crazy thing is: How much fuel....and therefore pollution.... did all that maneuvering use up? Surely better to warehouse out side the city centre and ship it in by a smaller vehicle.....much less wear and tear on the road surfaces too. I doubt he dropped more than a couple of cages at those stores....that's how daft they schedule restocking. Managers who cannot manage should take note.

[@willsmith6811]

I live in Lincoln and I can confirm the road layout is awful haha

[@imantssvanfelds679]

Please, leave feedback to places, that didn't provide good directions, so they can do so next time. They just don't think sometimes lol

[@incognito96]

been there done that, just trunking for me.

[@vilenius187]

Just looked at an app here in Finland where they list most of the height etc restrictions as well as notes from drivers such as loading/unloading details displayed on a map. This would save a lot of time and headache

[@alrightdave6135]

You can't compare finland with the UK.

[@vilenius187]

@@alrightdave6135 IDK I thought you guys have apps on your phones as well?

[@marian6593]

I think Raul has mentioned previously that he uses a similar app already

[@leehowardj.5647]

JUST MY OPINION. I think every store in city centres like that should have a 12/18t swb ridged and go to meet the artic and tranship. As you said 6plts for one. And yes some tight places are easier to get in with the artic than a ridged as many moon's ago i did 5/6 drops around Cumbria and one day it was loaded on a 26t ridged as not many plts. Last drop was in Carlisle and honestly I didn't think I was going to get it in the gates. Back and forth finally got it in and on bay. I WAS PRAYING 🙏 FOR THE CAB TO BEND 😂😂

[@Raul689]

Sometimes it's easier to get in with an artic and urban trailer

[@truth3358]

The sign said when you entered the high st NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME that’s telling you

[@andrewthomas8473]

You Drive for ARA in cross hands I see I go my MOTs I his yard 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@johnjames2704]

Rory Hennessy is doing a Romania truck trip with Virginia you may like Raul

[@Yanchi_YT]

Good bye first rate education, hello University of Lincoln

[@WWIIKittyhawk]

New trucky would be screwed

[@paul.-jj6yh]

hope 2 cya in canada .... someday

[@Asfixiator7]

I drive for Tesco and we have amazing risk assessments for every store but I was wondering why you didn't phone the store if you were uncertain of where to deliver. As soon as I saw an artic driving onto the pedestrianised area of the town centre I knew something wasn't right and I'm sure you did too. What camera and mount do you use?

[@simonroberts7309]

How do you keep anxiety under control?

[@vincenzocrobe6021]

Hi Raul Good videos here!! Question: what sat nav you are using? It’s trustful?

[@Raul689]

I use a garmin dezl 770, and as long as it's updated, yes it does the job

[@markduggan3004]

Can i ask Raul if you don’t mind. How much are agencies paying? Thanks again for yet another great video.

[@Raul689]

Up to £26ph for days👍

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Depends what sort of work you do. Look for about £20 an hour.

[@franekkimono5926]

Is that truck automatic or manual?

[@Raul689]

automatic

[@winfrank1]

Am sweating watching this

[@Raul689]

😄😄

[@yovolvo9130]

Should be used vans for delivery in narrow places, not huge artic lorries. We should refuse to go in narrow places just to fight against this fuc_ing system

[@keithadams1538]

I take my hat off to truckers.

[@stevecampbell7589]

Anyway, you should have turned left after you crossed the bridge, then turn right into the alley where you see a SPAR on the corner. then the tipping point is straight up from there.

[@Raul689]

I'll call you next time to give me better instructions on my next delivery 😄

[@stevecampbell7589]

@Raul689 I've never actually been. Just looked on Google maps and found a way in from that

[@martinwebb1681]

@@stevecampbell7589 ... He did turn right after the Spar store eventually. Had he turned left when first crossing the bridge he would have arrived far sooner, problem is they gave him the wrong directions so he ended up driving around in circles.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Truck diver !!!

[@Raul689]

Thanks

[@ihmesekoilua]

Jag drivers do occasionally park like assholes. Source: I drive a jaguar.

[@paulhydes3173]

LOCK OFF YOUR REARSTEER WHEN REVERSING !!!