Vlog #74 - Back in a rigid (class 2)

In this one I travel to Sheffield in a class 2.

[@keving9157]

This vlog demonstrates how tough the job can be. For wannabe Class 1&2 drivers it's quite an eye opener, especially when things go wrong. Not only having to waste time while customers crank themselves into action, but how your planned day can be derailed by breakdowns and all the waiting around and hassle that goes with it. It's certainly not a vlog offering encouragement for people to come into the industry. But yet again, Hayley shows what the job can be like, warts and all!

[@maxspeed8322]

'Quick Tip' for Hayley and other drivers; the 'yellow volvo' struggling to pass at 5:00; I always take off the cruise control or slow my unit down by a couple of mph to facilitate the overtake, everybody wins and it avoids cars backing up and getting frustrated. Once you've flashed them back in you can get back on the limiter. Everyone's happy😊 Take every opportunity to spread goodwill and it will get passed on.👍

[@Substance2020]

Had one guy going about 0.5kph faster than me and took about 5 minutes to pass. I was bursting me hole laughing. F-em, either get your truck on a normal 90kmph or go 5kmph or more faster instead of blocking lanes just to get a tiny advantage.

[@justinmason100]

@@Substance2020 speedometers are not accurate, different trucks will have slightly different max speeds. even If the tires are slightly more worn it will make a difference

[@Substance2020]

​@@justinmason100 Agreed. I've discovered by looking at the GPS that the 90km/h I thought I was doing was infact 88km/h so it turns out I'm the bloody problem and everyone else is doing the normal 90km/h.....it's embarrassing and frustrating. I know the company wouldn't do anything if I complained about it.

[@chrisyboy666]

Right I’ve commented on your vids before I enjoy watching them…I don’t watch any other trucking vlogs came across you by chance…Ive had my license 30 year my Family have been running wagons 80 year now…local and the continent..In time you will find it easier to reverse an artic you can get them in tighter spots then a rigid as long as you’ve got the swing…I’ve struggled more getting 8 wheel tippers onto building sites or tipping in culdesac…3 rules to reversing don’t rush don’t rush don’t rush it’s that simple don’t let anybody tell you any different you’ve passed the hardest part getting your license…You will always have places like this…if it takes 30mins and 15 shunts to get in so be it…you said you had to get someone to reverse the wagon last week I would have made you go back to that place Straight away no pissing about no pressure I would have gone with you if need be if it was one the my male or female drivers…I would never never get angry…with anyone struggling and taking there time crashed many a wagon my thing was pulling fuel tanks off getting on the Eurostar done that a few times and it’s always been because I was rushing…smashed numerous mirrors bumpers you name it I’ve smashed it ..We run loads of flagships FH16s scania 730s 770 and we give them to the Steady drivers not necessarily the best

[@JorgeOliveira-ow5uu]

I agree, that's the right frame of mind to be in this job.

[@bernardscott1783]

Great reply mate

[@misterflibble9799]

It's better to take your time and have people think you're an idiot than to crash into something and prove them right.

[@ytveganiq4475]

Good reply.

[@warrenjeapes3423]

Shalom Hayley. Another great video. You get stuck in. Your a good driver. Your showing things that cause big problems but you are great and level at getting through them. Keep it up it’s so good to see. Blessings 😁

[@rogerbinny1996]

Great video as usual xx Class 2 Smiley face time xx You will master that yard one day so stay positive safe and healthy xx

[@carolinamoonslilenglishgar8580]

Thanks for the honesty of this vlog Hayley, I'm looking to career change and this opened my eyes to potential stresses and how I may react. I hope you can show more warts and all, certainly eye opening and real 👍🏻

[@bostedtap8399]

Great job on reversing into the factory in Sheffield, as others have suggested, utilising the company entrance and yard opposite would have helped greatly, though a competent banks person would be necessary. Nice truck mimics on warning sounds 👌. Great vlog Hayley, thanks for sharing. Best regards from the Black Country. John.

[@YorkyFromFax]

Banks person lol. Is this 1970 in the rct. Banks person indeed !!!

[@MrCharles0001]

Just saw that reversing and I held my breath nearly all the time. Well done. Becoming a ‘newbie’.

[@Remi.M45]

another nice one Hayley!!

[@JorgeOliveira-ow5uu]

Excelent insight and observation. Both HGV 1 and 2 have its quirks and problems. It's not only about size because even in a class 2 there will be places that will make you sweat for being to narrow and tight to manouver. That being said like you I too prefer class 1 altough I am more familiar with class 2. Kepp on trucking!

[@steveduncan4627]

Awesome as always

[@muddles085]

Another great video Hayley. If your starting to turn the wrong way in a rigid that you are slowly getting there with the artics. I wonder if going for a ride along with another class 1 driver could help you, Now you understand the basics. It could show you more about how other drivers set up for the reverse. You can learn alot by watching other people. I know I've had new drivers who have struggled come out with me for the day and they've found it helpful.

[@jasonsandford2987]

Another great video, Im changing careers and have decided hgv is the way for me looking at booking up in the next week for my medical. Looking forward to it Keep up the great work on the videos.

[@azteka6103]

How did it went?

[@TheCoopsvids]

Bloody hell mate well done 👍🏻

[@normanbridge8924]

well done hayley in performing the reversing into to the factory in sheffield i wander how trucker jenko would have performed that reversing his 40fter into that yard

[@stevetay2945]

Cheers Hayley...I passed my class 1 a couple of weeks ago and start with a company in 3 weeks. For me its a compete career change so have no previous HGV experience so this is a good insight into some of the challenges!

[@pauldickson3455]

Same brother 👍

[@andrewdavis7017]

Plan it in sections get through the gate then decide if you will need to give it a shunt to get the trailer at the right angle for the approach for the final manoeuvre down to the shed. Remember slow and easy wins the race. As for traffic outside unless they are dieing for a poo they can wait

[@jonhalfhide3894]

This is my favorite HGV channel because it's brutally honest

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Thanks very much Jon 😊

[@GregHampton521]

Hi Hayley I'm new here love your videos I have always wanted my class 2+1 I have been driving 3.5 ton vans for the same company for 27 years the only thing that does scare me doing my class 2+1 is going into towns and places like that one in your video. I deliver to Loyal Grove to has I live in Wolverhampton it was crazy to see the place in a video knowing I have been there. Keep up the great vids

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Don't be scared to do it. If I can do it then anyone can! All the best to you. Not been back there since :)

[@ryanwakeham6528]

Hayley I'm only 10 years in to my HGV career and I'm still learning many things everyday. As many others have said slow and steady without killing / injuring or damaging anything or anyone is a success. You don't get paid extra if you do it any quicker but you do get a heck of a lot of paperwork and explaining to do if it goes wrong or moreover when it does. Give it time and it'll all click together and come along nicely. Don't do what a lot of my idiotic colleagues do and become dangerous because they're all to busy trying to out do each other. You get a much easier, nicer looking and more professional looking manoeuvre / driver by taking your time to get it right oh and don't be afraid to learn to blindside as its a good skill to have 👍🏻 very entertaining videos and keep up the good work.

[@petersmithyt9091]

I’ve had the licence since 09 and stopped driving trucks in 2010. It was more of a backup for me as im a mechanic. Recently got a new job in a hgv shop so dusted down the old licence. Never done much artic work and this is all trailers. Needless to say it was a shock getting back behind the wheel. Reversing, first few days forget it. You just have to be humble with yourself and let it happen. I’m getting better and try to challenge myself every day with it. I’m fortunate that I get practice shunting round the yard without the pressure. All firms should provide reversing training. Too much bravado. If you can’t do it you feel a prat.

[@trevorframpton892]

Because you've been driving Artics wait until you go and reverse in the ridged Hayley, you have to think hard about which way to steer, want to go left and you will be steering to the right. Damn, that was a tight reverse, don't want to teach you your job, sometimes reversing into a tight spot, don't start your steer in reverse too early, it makes the opening tight, right-angling makes the opening more useable, that's providing the major road isn't too narrow. Hayley, you're doing alright, keep it up.

[@petermartintv]

so true about getting back in a rigid and trying to reverse thinking you're still in an artic! i had to imagine i was in my car, that seemed to do the trick. hard to explain and unless you've done it, nobody would believe it!

[@charlieord4143]

Well done.

[@neilstamper8699]

Happy Birthday - when it comes.

[@waynehammerton5698]

Well done Hayley

[@johnacton5417]

Only recently discovered that you left the teaching profession to do this - am in awe of your candid approach to this job. Good move Hayley - right decision.

[@hsissenbuggandora3840]

Oh gosh ! I was just getting ready to apply for my HGV Provisional , now after seeing your vids, and comments , I'm totally deflated and hopelessly D.I.S.C.O.U.R.A.G.E.D !!! So will put those £ 1900 quids back in the kitty and get back to work in the resto kitchens !!!

[@TruckDriverHayley]

The class 2 work is nice if you find a job that suits you. The class 1 work I really believe you need a passion for otherwise the longer hours will probably get to you. It's a lot of money to spend on something you may not like! 😊

[@kirstenfarr5071]

That’s a nightmare. Don’t worry how long it takes. In a yard like this I’d be moving a couple of feet and getting out and checking the clearance. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, how many shunts and how many times you get out, if you get in without hitting anything then it’s a good reverse. I’d be looking at doing it blindside I don’t think you’d get in with a full length trailer from the good side a city trailer yes, full size no. If you are at your wits end, have a break and calm down before continuing.

[@DB71170]

Why didn't you use the estate entrance opposite and swing it in,its got enough room to come out at an angle?

[@johnanthonycolley3803]

Yeap ( if it where me, I'd try that to )

[@johnanthonycolley3803]

Interesting,, ( might I offer a different solution, that you might try, thou ideally you would require a banksman to hold the traffic ) Stick your nose in the entrance of the site ( gate ) opersite side of road , cos to my eye then it just looks like wee Snake maneuver .. Lots of really good ones in Sheffield ( happy days ) Just love " camtrex " lol .. CU about .. John ..

[@larsson7709]

Hi Hayley ..cliche horses for courses my friend as they say..safe trucking 🚚🚚🚚

[@johnmayberry7669]

Love the Marc marquez baseball cap

[@dennisrobinson7587]

Trailers in North America are 53 feet. But the roads are bigger and wider.

[@stephenfry2630]

hi Hayley! I have two job offers! handed in my notice at my current place and will be starting on 4th October, class C+E booked for end of October too (self funding) thanks for the ongoing inspiration.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I hope everything went well. Sorry I'm late replying. Are you a C+E driver now? :)

[@stephenfry2630]

@@TruckDriverHayley hello! Sadly I made an error just a mile from the end of the test, was heading for an easy pass up until then :-( but I'm loving my 18tonne and work will put me through for a retest so it's all good! Hope you are well and thank you so much

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Good luck with your retest then - you can do it. When the time's right you'll do it 😊

[@stephenfry2630]

@@TruckDriverHayley thank you, it'll be fine and a good contract a little closer to home too so it's all positive

[@ilovemultipacks]

Can we see you do a walk around check Hayley ? Keep the vids up 👍🏻

[@manofknowledge1000]

Hello Hayley. I have been enjoying your videos for the last couple of days. They are excellent and insightful I have my practical coming up I have done all the theory bollox and classroom malarkey and am just waiting for a call to get a date for hands on training 🙂🙂🙂Was wondering wot does a brummy bird do when you need a poo ? Have you ever had to do a poo in a carrier bag?? Lol my brother says he has to do that all the time at the HGV driving.

[@andyellis307]

Always remember Hayley once start to make your manoeuvre stuff everyone around you other than emergency services on blues and twos. If they start blasting their horn at you take even longer. There is no such thing as cant take your time you can always stop and get out and have a look dont wait to hit something .😁

[@davidhealy5567]

The more they beep the slower i go and when they complain about trucks blocking the road i just tell them to stop buying food, clothes, cars and everything else they buy that needs trucks to deliver.

[@dennisphoenix1]

Get yourself a reversing camera and monitor . Attach the camera to the blind side of the trailer and you don't have a blind side anymore .

[@BillyBigBalls770]

First.🚚😁♥️

[@cdkmonkey2699]

A good tip as was given was give the side you can see tight as you can .

[@gary63693]

Around 5:30 just turn your cruise control back a couple of mph to let the other driver pass. It's annoying. Apart from this, love the video

[@morganmoore1592]

Great video as always Hayley are you still on the class 1's or back on the class 2's

[@paddymski]

If you threw the artic in through the red yard on the left then reversed throught the red gate on the right? Less of a tight lock. May look abit easier on the screen 😄

[@amogrows]

I did some of that journey on Thursday, to Hull. Fabulous story telling in the latter half of video. I could really picture it with your detail. I got lost so many times on Wednesday I was getting close to parking up, leaving the keys in it and calling a taxi home - I never had a satnav and my mobile is shyte. It was taking me over 2 hours to do a 45 minute journey because I didn't know where I was going. I need to invest in new devices which satnav do you have?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Sorry I'm a little late. I use a Garmin truck sat nav. I hope you're not getting lost as much now! :)

[@amogrows]

@@TruckDriverHayley i got a garmin 580 (i think) and a new phone to use gmaps at the same time .. i get lost 1 in 10 drops on average now, but usually because the address is wrong and i go to the wrong place

[@patoverend7395]

it always happens artic back to a rigid.....bugger it don't bend in the middle lol...yep that's a rigid drop or at the most a 33ft trailer...stop doubting yourself your doing fine hun...Next is a 15ft double deck trailer 😉👍

[@JohnSmith-hl2mg]

45ft trailers go in there on a fairly regular basis

[@johnanthonycolley3803]

Personally I miss doing " Abby Forged Products ( Beeley.Wood lane ).. Pretty little drive that one .. Until you meet another artic coming the other way LoL 🤗

[@tonymarkey6525]

Quite a few have said it but even as a newbie myself I think you need to change companies!

[@christopherjones9826]

Looks like Bacon Lane Sheffield, special steels

[@mjradar]

I've noticed you were driving a Acenta Steel rigid I use to work for them at Bolton depot and our dafs were all manual Gear box has your company purchased it from Acenta

[@autoelectrics]

Good morning Hayley love your videos few questions for you what cameras are you useing for filming and what software do you use for editing the videos and uploading them many thanks and keep up the good work

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I use a Go Pro hero 7, a cheap action camera and a cheap dash cam from Amazon. I use Final Cut Pro for editing. All the best to you :)

[@Alex-wj9ho]

You can do it...but you need a banksman, patience, skill and a bag of apologies for the traffic that would be waiting for you As a sidetopic....i would really like if DfT would come up with an app that forms part of training where you can simulate various traffic situations and reversing scenarios. Like the hazard bit but much more interactive

[@JamesJones-bb4bx]

It wouldn't b a bad idea if car drivers also had lessons about truck manouvers and space needed...U get the odd one that understands what u r doing but they r probably drivers themselves 👍

[@davidjones8680]

Dudley Dudley Dudley, I lost count of the number of times you said it in this episode lol. Many moons ago we used to deliver to a place every day, and their entrance and long dog leg yard was so narrow that you had to fold the mirrors in and really do it blind. Have guess which town it was in Hayley? I will give you a clue, it begins with a D and ends with a Y. Keep well and drive safe, David in Dudley.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Daventry? 😂😂😂

[@davidjones8680]

@@TruckDriverHayley Close guess, we were delivering to the "Vicar of Dibley". Lol.

[@Mike_5]

Curtain sider unmarked (MoD) like that a lot ...

[@donaldwainwright]

1of the reasons I quit the job very early starts or late finishes or not being home for days or weeks on end took my 30 yrs to reilse it hated the job

[@jbbumpkin]

Artic into the first site? I reckon if you are allowed to go into the yard opposite, then the blindside would be easier, but only marginally, and then only with a short trailer.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I'm really not got at blind side reversing, both are equally as bad for me haha

[@philiptyson7197]

Hayley, you are a great ambassador for the industry and a great orator on your videos. The guys on these threads will always take the time to help you when your out and about learning your craft. Don’t be afraid to ask. Remember..the longer the tractor/trailer combination the more forgiving they are when doing tight manoeuvres. Also. Don’t be afraid of scoring “Cool Goals” Put you shades on “Cool” Get Out And LOOK. If your on a site and not sure how much room you have on the “ blind side” When reversing …stop climb down and Cooley take walk and look down the blind side. Very soon you will instinctively know how much room you have . Good Luck!!

[@ericwalsh3200]

It's one of those places you hope some one is in front of you so you can watch

[@YorkyFromFax]

Have you ever thought of working for another company with slightly newer vehicles or better work contracts.

[@Bigbuss1]

Hi Hayley love the vids stop panicking and over thinking things it will all fall in to place, artic is easier than rigid. will keep watching good luck !

[@rayjohn8689]

Our latest DAF's are the biggest crock of sheeite I have ever had the misfortune to drive !

[@yamyamdashcam1232]

duncan edwards way is a royal pain in the arse ..lol

[@peterdennehy4659]

You should try container work..

[@Erevoking]

oh wow your working for acenta steel! i just got made redundant after near a decade lol, how you finding it?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

K's have a contract so we do some work for them occasionally. It was a nice day, seems pretty easy delivering for them. Sorry you got made redundant. I hope all's well now? :)

[@davemoore8125]

Hi Hayley couldn't you go into the yard opposite and then you would have a straight back in ??

[@kierancampbell1905]

New KZbin name for you “Hayley the Truck Slayer” Only 5% royalties required, thank me later 😁

[@timothygreatrick5189]

Hi hayley hope your ok charlie

[@petejones9755]

Interesting route from Sheffield to Dudley, via M1/M69/M6, did you forget about the A38? Or have I missed something?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I went on M1 to the A42, M42 and then back on M6. Followed the satnav as it has the live traffic on there. I'm not a proper trucker yet 😁

[@petejones9755]

I'm sure you missed the A42 turn at junc 24? Anyway good luck to you, I've come out of it after 43 years both class 1 & class 2, finished last couple of years on steel plate & coil doing multi drops for a firm that'd keep us waiting 2 -3 hours while they cut the stuff. Took great delight in returning jobs as out of time lol. Agree with you on the factory jobs, so tight!

[@TruckDriverHayley]

@@petejones9755 yes, I did. I got off and the next one and turned around lol. I hate that! I enjoyed because able to return them in my class 2 job. This one I can't, I've got to wait allllllllllllll day 😁

[@petejones9755]

I did a rigid job on steel plate, 3 drops Sheffield, 5 drops west Yorkshire. All went well until 3 drop Sheffield, rail bridge too low for truck, alternative route too tight hairpin bend on hillside above. Managed to drag half back bumper off trying to get out cos of the camber. Manager said "decent driver would do it" - good job he was on phone & not stood in front of me!

[@pauljackson1981]

Maybe it was the angle of the Camera but it looked like your glasses were not put on properly at the beginning.

[@410142109]

Daniel Barnes point is good ,why can`t you ask to use the yard opposite ,ask someone to hold up the traffic and reverse more or less straight in with regards the Sheffield job in the artic?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

That would make it somewhat of a blind side and with the yard you reverse into not being straight either, you wouldn't really be able to see anything. I may get a chance to have a go in the artic someday and then I'll let you know 😁😁

[@petermartintv]

Hayles! have you missed the 6 weeks school summer hols? are you in touch with any former colleagues? also, how's your cat doin'?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I always miss those 6 week holidays. I'm in touch with 2 or 3 colleagues, that's it really. The cat is doing fine thanks! Sorry I'm late with the reply! :D

[@justrelx5372]

Hi Hayley! May I know how much is the Class 2 driver’s license cost? Thanks!

[@boblotoldo3051]

The truck overtaking you around the 6:20 mark, after overtaking you he indicates left just once. Is that a thank you ?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Yes, I flashed my lights to let him know it was safe to move infront of me 😊

[@jamessykes3965]

Is that pedestrian still under your lorry?

[@jonworthing7467]

That’s a dogleg one. And to be honest there’s not a lot of room .

[@leeallen623]

I start at 04.30 ....i hate earlies as well

[@allandavies9488]

The customers can be ridiculously awkward, for no real reason, and make the job harder. The amount of litter around the Sheffield drop was a disgrace. The so called educated and ''green'' public largely do not exist. The throw away society is still with us despite what the media might say.

[@lindasheehan3381]

Artic's are though.

[@bipinvasava4759]

Hi 🌹 mis good morning 🌄

[@truckman4175]

I used to deliver here in the 80s arsehole of a place hasn’t improved any that Sheffield

[@paulthompson8608]

That yard isn`t suitable for Class 1 delivery, all these should have been Risk Assesssed by someone prior.

[@rajmangroo3182]

Hi is it true the uk are accepting foreign truck drivers?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

There's something about a 3 month working visa apparently 😊

[@simonsupersi2225]

Shoulda rang the police and they woulda pushed recovery straight out of a dangerous places rather then waiting and messing about

[@ciarand2823]

That place was designed for a horse and cart

[@Baz303]

Anyway.

[@pauljackson1981]

Good Side???? You have A Good side?😂😂😂

[@philbird512]

i had all that in my day then handballed 20 tons off, glad i;m retired

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I can't imagine that. My grandad said the same. Crazy!

[@audibell]

Can you drive a mini bus

[@dennisphoenix1]

If she is old enough you would have it on your licence already . If not there is a specific test for mini bus .

[@unclegargameldgargameld4888]

classic turn the wrong way done it meself Lol

[@leeallen623]

Your situation with that breakdown was totally unacceptable , they knew what the symptoms were the van should have had the relevant parts, the all that faffing about .......Been there done that and left operators who have handled breakdowns like that .Totally not professional..trying to cut corners and save money and the poor driver suffers

[@G7IQJUK]

NOTHING wroung with rigid

[@1977JohnBoy]

isn't your bf a hgv driver? doesn't he watch these vids and show you where he would approach and reverse in certain places? even get a toy hgv and see how that would end up lol

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Yes he is... There's a lot of competition in our house, haha

[@EricH_1983]

Be careful of where you record, some companies don't like it!!

[@alexnumber1317]

Jesus Hayley, that company really have some shit tackle, making you drive an old clapped out artic, and an old clapped out van, both dafs, the cheapest shittist trucks going. Get them gone and go to a firm with proper tackle

[@ilovemultipacks]

I was thinking that , K transport need to a big wagon update , all old dafs

[@leeallen623]

Sorry Hayley but K Transport sound very unprofessional....no communication , Breakdowns .........i wouldn't last five minutes

[@trainundertaker]

That outfit run some shite I’d move on plenty of jobs out there driving better equipment