Hi Kay. Just found your TH-cam channel. You give some good advice there about how to get started for lads that are new to the industry. At the moment, for one reason or another, finding work in the transport industry seems to be harder than it has ever been. Respect to you, and I'll see you in your next video.
luckily, there are bosses/companies out there that do take on newly-qualified drivers - but expect to be offered part time (relief) work, starting from £12 an hour. in other words, no you can't pick and choose; yes you will be starting at the very bottom. after a year or two experience its a different story
I'm with you on the Renault. Renault cars... Comfortable seats. The Renault truck I drove for a couple of months... Hard ride. Then again I learnt and passed my HGV in a DAF so anything better than that 😂
I have had my Class 1 license for 18 months, and no one will give me a job having no experience. They all ask for 6 - 18 months proveable driving experience. I am also registered at every agency within a 30 mile radius of me, what you advise I have done and more, still nothing. The most foolish thing I did was give up my old career for this, I answered the call of my country to fill the "driver shortage" and have lost out, finacially and career wise, just to be told that I am now lazy and need to get off my backside. Now my only option is to take a zero hours contract for minimum wage, 12 hour shifts 60 hours a week, in a refigerated warehouse working on a line or packing boxes. And to be honest I would rather just claim benefits. I am happy you are one of the lucky ones and wish you all the best.
@@sivakumars1712 not at all. No company want to give new drivers who pass there test now, because they want the tried and tested, who can come in and hit the ground running. All about profits, and don’t want to invest in new recruits. How the heck can you get experience when no one gives you a chance????
@@meekomania205 sadly yes. Not what you know, who you know. If you went for HGV you would have to know a contact who would give you a job to gain experience
I have had my licence since 2017. I upgraded February last year. Fortunately, no one took me all that asking for experience, which is I didn't have any experience yet. So 1 year I've been looking for job class one
Trunking is the best hgv job ever.. I've done other hgv jobs and they want you to take the class 1 truck down some ridiculous country lanes or roads.. At least Trunkings just motorways and depots
I passed my test on 2nd June this year, so not too long ago. Annoyingly I had a bit of a wait before I could do my CPC stuff. I've been job searching for only a week or so, so not long. But it is proving to be a bit difficult. So many jobs saying strictly 1 year minimum experience. I went straight from B to CE so I have no experience driving goods vehicles. I really want to start with class 1 but if I have to for experience I'll do class 2. But man would I love a class 1 trunking job.
I was in the same predicament same time last year I would say sign up to 2 or 3 agencies to get a feel for the job and keep applying for jobs while your gaining experience I would say agencies that work with supermarkets like Tesco Sainsbury’s ect usually take new drivers and pay well too
I am in this exact position now, a lot of companies like the big supermarkets will not take you on without experience. Id recommend going into waste removal, all of their vehicles are class 2 & although it’s not the most pleasant work it will get you your experience while learning the job.
If you are looking for driving work, contact the best known haulage companies in your area who have been going for decades. (there will not be many) or well established manufacturing companies with their own transport department. And keep at them. Force your way in with enthusiasm and be a first class professional from the word go once given a chance. If that doesn't work, cut your losses and find a different career. Crap driving jobs are not worth having.
It seemed like a good company u worked for when u where on contract but hopefully u still keep the odd pov footage going because I really enjoyed them drive safe interest to see your future content
Thank you brother you’ve been watching the content for a while now! I appreciate you🙏 yes the other company was ok but it was not worth it for the hours you worked etc…
Hi mate I’ve been out the army for a year now been a manager at a local grounds co pa y but I’ve just got my tacho and looking at joining you in the trucking world
i'm thinking about taking ahgv 2 role at a breakdown firm but allegedly the hours are 100 a week and don't get paid for being on call or driving to breakdown, hopefully will be able at some point be able to use my class 1 licence
America far better than UK for a truck driver, been a truck driver in America 🇺🇸 is rewarding, here in the uk is full of bullshit , how can you spend £2500 on training you sponsored yourself and one MF asking for 2 years or 1 year experience 🙄 . Absolute rubbish
Had my class 1 for 10 months decided to take a class 2 job just to get experience been with them 3 months with any luck they will move me onto class 1 very soon i like long drives A 2 B no multi drops will be nice....
Look carefully at the kirb from 1:39 you need to visit the location to understand 😂 the yard is situated in a very tight corner on this industrial estate if you try to avoid that kirb you will mount the pavement in front of you…
@@kaytrue yeah I got my c+e about 2 months ago and now I’m looking for work, it’s just hard to find one at the moment they all asking for at least 6 months to 1 year experience 😁
@ congratulations on that yes most want experience but if one comes along and they don’t id say just go for it also depends on your location what companies are near you etc…
Looking around locally I'll get anywhere from 30 to 34k per year, class 2, compared to barely making above minimum wage destroying my body and health welding. Seems like a no brainer tbh.
30k a year in 2024 for 12+ hour shifts sitting ruining your health driving a lorry😂 that money would be good 25 years ago. ... stay in school kids if you're reading this or you'll end up a hgv driver.
Howzt broe a quick one! is it possible to drive a horse and trailer truck in the UK using HGV South African license I have 10 years experience driving in South Africa thank you
That’s not good someone would go 3 months without work.,gets busy then drops away.Most jobs ask for you to have 2 years experience it’s been that way for years.Better on the buses it’s constant work
Hi Kay, thanks for videos. 22 year old from Bham looking at becoming a Class 1 driver myself. Love your videos. Can I ask biggest lessons you learnt on the job ? E.g small tips that can really help 😁
Hi Stephen you should give it a go! And biggest lessons id say is planning ahead and time keeping but the thing is you’re learning everyday once you drive a truck for a good few months it’s just like driving a car🙂
My favourite quote. “Look and Ye shall find”. You guys are asking questions you know the answers to. If you’re not finding a job then guess what you do? Look harder 🙄
Hey man, im on a government hgv bootcamp for my class 2 licence. I'm a little concerned about finding work after I get it. If you can understand my concern being a new pass im worried that employers won't touch me with a 10 foot Internet pole. Is it fairly easy to land a job straight away? P.s should I upgrade to the big boy licence (artic) or is a class 2 good enough? I originally tried to gain the licence with warbutons. They were going to pay for the whole thing as long as I worked there for 3 years. It didn't work out (I think the guy who took me for my driving assessment just didn't like me much) they were going to pay me 700 a week when I gained the licence.
I went through the bootcamp, straight from car to class one. Id say i was one of the lucky ones, as the first job i applied for, the one i was eyeing up the most, i got an assessment with and offered the job there and then. A month in and loving it, easy trunking work, depot to depots, swapping trailers, having them unloaded etc. Taking home just shy of £600 a week. Yes it could be better, but id do it for less as i am getting that much needed experience. Been told a raise after 6 months, or i could start looking elsewhere, as you've probably gathered, a lot of companies want at least 6 months.
Hi Kay, I'm a new subscriber to your channel, 😊 nice vlogs man. I just wanted to ask if i need a job but I'm currently in Poland can you help? Even an Agency will do bro, i need to work in Ireland preferably thanks
Hi I don’t work out of the UK and at the moment I wouldn’t want to do international personally, when it comes to looking for jobs you’re best off being in the area or look online and just plan things feel free to message me on Instagram all the best.
Listening to audio books while driving makes the time whizz by so fast. Radio gets boring as they play the same rubbish nearly 5 times a day everyday. Audiobooks or podcasts
You're right about the radio, same crappy shit over and over, sick to death of taylor swift and that capaldi bloke, 😂 not that i liked their shit before.
Look carefully at the kirb from 1:39 you need to visit the location to understand 😂 the yard is situated in a very tight corner on this industrial estate if you try to avoid that kirb you will mount the pavement in front of you…
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Always try the agencies it gets you experience that's what important
@@EricWalsh-w2w very true 🙂
a good driver will never be out of work
Hi Kay. Just found your TH-cam channel. You give some good advice there about how to get started for lads that are new to the industry. At the moment, for one reason or another, finding work in the transport industry seems to be harder than it has ever been. Respect to you, and I'll see you in your next video.
Hi David thank you 😊 and yes it’s been quite hard recently but seems to be slowly picking up again!
luckily, there are bosses/companies out there that do take on newly-qualified drivers - but expect to be offered part time (relief) work, starting from £12 an hour. in other words, no you can't pick and choose; yes you will be starting at the very bottom. after a year or two experience its a different story
i wonder why 🤔🤔
Love your HGV Vlogs! Keep up the good work.
Thank you mate 😊
Iv done trunking work easy work for palletline and upn and pallex and dx on the class 1 it as easy as coach work as I do both been self employed
I'm with you on the Renault. Renault cars... Comfortable seats. The Renault truck I drove for a couple of months... Hard ride. Then again I learnt and passed my HGV in a DAF so anything better than that 😂
I have had my Class 1 license for 18 months, and no one will give me a job having no experience. They all ask for 6 - 18 months proveable driving experience.
I am also registered at every agency within a 30 mile radius of me, what you advise I have done and more, still nothing.
The most foolish thing I did was give up my old career for this, I answered the call of my country to fill the "driver shortage" and have lost out, finacially and career wise, just to be told that I am now lazy and need to get off my backside.
Now my only option is to take a zero hours contract for minimum wage, 12 hour shifts 60 hours a week, in a refigerated warehouse working on a line or packing boxes. And to be honest I would rather just claim benefits.
I am happy you are one of the lucky ones and wish you all the best.
As much as I read there is a surplus of HGV drivers.
Better on the buses at least they don’t ask for 2 years experience and it’s constant work.Thats what worries me passing that license.
@@sivakumars1712 not at all. No company want to give new drivers who pass there test now, because they want the tried and tested, who can come in and hit the ground running. All about profits, and don’t want to invest in new recruits. How the heck can you get experience when no one gives you a chance????
@@meekomania205 sadly yes. Not what you know, who you know. If you went for HGV you would have to know a contact who would give you a job to gain experience
Just be patient m8. Let the time go by. Then pounce
Great video, can tell you are honest, and just yourself.
@@brianmoran. thank you 🙏
I have had my licence since 2017. I upgraded February last year. Fortunately, no one took me all that asking for experience, which is I didn't have any experience yet. So 1 year I've been looking for job class one
Trunking is the best hgv job ever.. I've done other hgv jobs and they want you to take the class 1 truck down some ridiculous country lanes or roads.. At least Trunkings just motorways and depots
Just left a job like that unnecessary and pointless stress !!
Thank you Kay, your content is encouraging 🙌
Thanks for your advice brother
Please talk about the salary and earnings,
I passed my test on 2nd June this year, so not too long ago. Annoyingly I had a bit of a wait before I could do my CPC stuff. I've been job searching for only a week or so, so not long. But it is proving to be a bit difficult. So many jobs saying strictly 1 year minimum experience.
I went straight from B to CE so I have no experience driving goods vehicles. I really want to start with class 1 but if I have to for experience I'll do class 2. But man would I love a class 1 trunking job.
I was in the same predicament same time last year I would say sign up to 2 or 3 agencies to get a feel for the job and keep applying for jobs while your gaining experience I would say agencies that work with supermarkets like Tesco Sainsbury’s ect usually take new drivers and pay well too
I am in this exact position now, a lot of companies like the big supermarkets will not take you on without experience. Id recommend going into waste removal, all of their vehicles are class 2 & although it’s not the most pleasant work it will get you your experience while learning the job.
@@BigDisho they won’t take you because they don’t want to invest in giving you time. So they cut corners
I can't wait to start trunking simple work and good money
Good advice. Thanks 🙏🏻
Take a look at driving car transporters ,some good cash to be earned
If you are looking for driving work, contact the best known haulage companies in your area who have been going for decades. (there will not be many) or well established manufacturing companies with their own transport department. And keep at them. Force your way in with enthusiasm and be a first class professional from the word go once given a chance. If that doesn't work, cut your losses and find a different career. Crap driving jobs are not worth having.
It seemed like a good company u worked for when u where on contract but hopefully u still keep the odd pov footage going because I really enjoyed them drive safe interest to see your future content
Thank you brother you’ve been watching the content for a while now! I appreciate you🙏 yes the other company was ok but it was not worth it for the hours you worked etc…
Your new subscriber here, I love such content
@@ellyvujeri thank you im glad you enjoy it 🙂
Hi mate I’ve been out the army for a year now been a manager at a local grounds co pa y but I’ve just got my tacho and looking at joining you in the trucking world
I get bored of motorways. I need something to wake me up 😂
I know a guy
@@RickTheBoss98 VOSA
@@RickTheBoss98😂😂😂
Great work
Love from Zimbabwe bro 🇿🇼 just passed my class 1 last week 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Congrats brother stay safe out there all the best 🙂
How arw bro my nam is Melusi im from south Africa..i want to com to drive In Usa bro how can u help me i got locense 4yrs experience i do hav passport
I loving your content ❤
i'm thinking about taking ahgv 2 role at a breakdown firm but allegedly the hours are 100 a week and don't get paid for being on call or driving to breakdown, hopefully will be able at some point be able to use my class 1 licence
100hrs a week... that's madness
@@darkcharmrecords And pretty sure thats illegal for a truck driver.
@@Glenn7719 Probably for any driving job
Renault are great when brand new '+:)
I collect milk from farms. Loads of tiny yards and country lanes. I find motorways boring😀😀
America far better than UK for a truck driver, been a truck driver in America 🇺🇸 is rewarding, here in the uk is full of bullshit , how can you spend £2500 on training you sponsored yourself and one MF asking for 2 years or 1 year experience 🙄 . Absolute rubbish
This is true and this is what everybody is complaining about their insurance policies are just too exaggerated
What’s the money like on agency’s
Had my class 1 for 10 months decided to take a class 2 job just to get experience been with them 3 months with any luck they will move me onto class 1 very soon i like long drives A 2 B no multi drops will be nice....
Hello sir. I'm new pass hgv class 1. But I'm struggling with revers. I've had assignments and fail. I'm getting nervous
You mounted the kerb 😂
Look carefully at the kirb from 1:39 you need to visit the location to understand 😂 the yard is situated in a very tight corner on this industrial estate if you try to avoid that kirb you will mount the pavement in front of you…
Great driving mate thanks for all the info, a lot to learn from 👍
@@sj4380 thank you have you got you HGV license?
@@kaytrue yeah I got my c+e about 2 months ago and now I’m looking for work, it’s just hard to find one at the moment they all asking for at least 6 months to 1 year experience 😁
@ congratulations on that yes most want experience but if one comes along and they don’t id say just go for it also depends on your location what companies are near you etc…
Did you get any training when you joined the agency? Also did you have to pass an assessment?
Looking around locally I'll get anywhere from 30 to 34k per year, class 2, compared to barely making above minimum wage destroying my body and health welding. Seems like a no brainer tbh.
30k a year in 2024 for 12+ hour shifts sitting ruining your health driving a lorry😂 that money would be good 25 years ago. ... stay in school kids if you're reading this or you'll end up a hgv driver.
I'll be careful with them fruit pastilles brother, they leave your requiring fillings.
Well spotted mate I’ll take your word for it 😆
Howzt broe a quick one! is it possible to drive a horse and trailer truck in the UK using HGV South African license I have 10 years experience driving in South Africa thank you
That’s not good someone would go 3 months without work.,gets busy then drops away.Most jobs ask for you to have 2 years experience it’s been that way for years.Better on the buses it’s constant work
Do all of the jobs have 5am starts. Does seem early and alot say your not back till 5 or 6pm.
Can be very long hours, not much time for a social life 5am-5pm, would have to have dinner and be in bed by about 8pm to get a good nights rest
Good luck!
Hi Kay, thanks for videos. 22 year old from Bham looking at becoming a Class 1 driver myself. Love your videos. Can I ask biggest lessons you learnt on the job ? E.g small tips that can really help 😁
Hi Stephen you should give it a go! And biggest lessons id say is planning ahead and time keeping but the thing is you’re learning everyday once you drive a truck for a good few months it’s just like driving a car🙂
Hello 👋 I'm stressed with your job, how can I Rich out to you?
My favourite quote. “Look and Ye shall find”. You guys are asking questions you know the answers to. If you’re not finding a job then guess what you do? Look harder 🙄
hey recently passed my class c+e. i wanted to know what satnav you recommend?
@@50pence63 I use the TomTom truck satnav go professional. Congratulations to you all the best and stay safe out there 👍
Can you bring a passenger with you on agency?
Hey man, im on a government hgv bootcamp for my class 2 licence. I'm a little concerned about finding work after I get it. If you can understand my concern being a new pass im worried that employers won't touch me with a 10 foot Internet pole.
Is it fairly easy to land a job straight away?
P.s should I upgrade to the big boy licence (artic) or is a class 2 good enough?
I originally tried to gain the licence with warbutons. They were going to pay for the whole thing as long as I worked there for 3 years. It didn't work out (I think the guy who took me for my driving assessment just didn't like me much) they were going to pay me 700 a week when I gained the licence.
I went through the bootcamp, straight from car to class one. Id say i was one of the lucky ones, as the first job i applied for, the one i was eyeing up the most, i got an assessment with and offered the job there and then. A month in and loving it, easy trunking work, depot to depots, swapping trailers, having them unloaded etc. Taking home just shy of £600 a week. Yes it could be better, but id do it for less as i am getting that much needed experience. Been told a raise after 6 months, or i could start looking elsewhere, as you've probably gathered, a lot of companies want at least 6 months.
@@Glenn77197 months later how is it going mate.. I just applied for a hgv trainee role .. just a little bit worried seeing some comments
Hello bro , I just want to ask I’m looking for trunking what licence do I need I’m going to get into it but have no clue
How long have you been driving a semi truck for
Hey am from Kenya...is it possible to come to the UK to start working as a truck driver....direct me please
Bro please tell me app for cpc
Hi, what is the precuders to getting hgv license, n do u have to achieve the class 2 bfore taking class 1
How old r u?
Hi Kay, I'm a new subscriber to your channel, 😊 nice vlogs man. I just wanted to ask if i need a job but I'm currently in Poland can you help? Even an Agency will do bro, i need to work in Ireland preferably thanks
Hi I don’t work out of the UK and at the moment I wouldn’t want to do international personally, when it comes to looking for jobs you’re best off being in the area or look online and just plan things feel free to message me on Instagram all the best.
Are you a self employed driver?
Hello🙋♂️ brother my eyes is little bit🤏 week so can I pass medical exam??
You’re best off doing the medical first as the eye test is valid for 5 years!
@@kaytrueIs it easy to get a new driver's job in uk?
My guy👊🏾
do u fancy Europe drive
Listening to audio books while driving makes the time whizz by so fast. Radio gets boring as they play the same rubbish nearly 5 times a day everyday. Audiobooks or podcasts
You're right about the radio, same crappy shit over and over, sick to death of taylor swift and that capaldi bloke, 😂 not that i liked their shit before.
Exactly mate lol @@Glenn7719
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1:42 you like kissing kerb mate
Look carefully at the kirb from 1:39 you need to visit the location to understand 😂 the yard is situated in a very tight corner on this industrial estate if you try to avoid that kirb you will mount the pavement in front of you…
Hi Kay. Do you have an email address I could contact you at for a potential filming opportunity? Many Thanks.
Message me on Instagram @kaytruegram
Bro if you crash while filming a video it would be considered dangerous driving, why not film on break etc cheers