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MY FIRST DAY AS A CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER, NEW PASS.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มี.ค. 2023
- I just thought of sharing with you my first day as a class 1 driver new pass. I’ve been driving a class 2 vehicle for the past year now and have recently upgraded my licence to class 1. I hope you enjoy the video
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Well done mate. It does get easier, and the confidence will grow. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from other truckers if you’re struggling, most good drivers will! Keep smiling, drive safe 👍
Thank you!
Currently training as a class 2 driver and this is my biggest fear, not being sure of things! I’m glad to hear that more experienced drivers will help you learn the ropes! Class 1 is my ultimate goal, and I’d be more than happy to help new drivers come 10 years time!
A long time ago I went to a Royal Mail depot in East London. The depot had just opened and was virtually empty. I was on a bay and saw another truck arrive in an otherwise empty yard. The driver tried to reverse onto a bay about 6/7 to my left and made a right pig's ear of it. I watched from the cab for about 5 minutes and he got it close several times but couldn't get the trailer exactly right and usually ran out of space before the truck was in a straight line. I went to speak to him...
"Hello mate - are you by any chance fairly new at this?"
"Er yeah. Actually this is my first day. They sent me here from Maidstone."
"Right. Would you like some help?"
"Er yes please."
I talked him onto the bay and we got the truck right where it should have been and straight. He looked chuffed, with a big grin. I took the grin right off his face when I said,
"OK now go round the building and do it again. I'll wait here..."
He went round and we did it again. And again. I think we did it about 4 times. Then I said to him,
"This is a glorious opportunity to practice. The depot is empty - what staff there are, are busy, and you can use your time to work out all the little things you need to do with nobody looking and especially taking the piss. Enjoy yourself."
I said once you get a bit better imagine the bays either side are occupied and go between two imaginary trailers.
I talked him through a couple of more times and then said I needed to go back to Swindon.
The last thing I said was if he ever saw someone struggling he should offer to help. I said don't stand and just gawp and make people feel bad - go and offer to help.
I like to think he made a good job of driving a truck. I certainly hope so...
Well done on passing your LGV Class 1. I have over 30 years off Class 1 driving experience and the best advice I can give you about reversing is don't be rushed by anyone, take your time. The more time you spend doing reversing the easier it will get, it all comes with practice. If your unsure about a situation get out and have a look first and assess what needs to be done in your mind first. If you have a major blind spot try and find someone to help guide you in, They can keep you informed off what you can't see. Not always someone around to help but it's worth an ask.
Much appreciated , thanks Ian!
I second this.
Also, shunt as many times as you need to. And be aware of other drivers in the yard but also forget about what they think of your driving, we were all there once. After a bit you'll get that comfortable in the trucks you'll see a tiny yard and just know instinctively you can 180 it in there and get it back round lol
Well said 🎉 @ian(◔‿◔)
As someone who aspires to do this one day, I was proud of you when you were parked in the lay-by after leaving the yard, and the sound of joy in your voice! Safe driving my friend 👍🏼
I was where you were about 8 months ago. Some will help, and some will watch you struggle. Just stay calm and don't be distracted by "Mr. Chief Class 1 driver" who thinks he knows everything. Just stick with what you have learnt. There is a lot of people in the industry who SERIOUSLY need to go back to school.
Don't take crap of planners who think they own YOU and Your hours and licence. Because They DONT! stay safe through all negativity the job is good. It's people that spoil it. Stay safe bro and enjoy it.
Great to see your enthusiasm for the job.
Never rush a good thing; all will be well
Thank you!
Hi Trucker Taf, I'm so glad I got see this video and witness the positivity that you bring to this industry. I've seen all the videos of old drivers dissuading people from becoming a HGV driver and all of the videos of trucking accidents and it put me in a negative, worried headspace but seeing videos by truckers like you and like LukeCinaHGV, that love their jobs, shows me that I could really end up enjoying the job (I want to be a HGV driver) if I adopt the right mindset. Thank you!
Well done
I remember my first day as private hire taxi driver at Stansted airport
I thought I had made a massive mistake changing jobs
I am still there 21 years later
You will get more confident with experience
I'm will start my HGV career this summer (female, over 50). 8 weeks driving school starting July. I can't wait but I have realistic expectations. Thank you very much for writing how long certain manoeuvres took you to complete as a newbie. In a strange way, that gave me confidence that I too will succeed.
I really really like how you gave an honest time frame of how long it took you to get on and off of bays and out of places. It gives people new people like me hope lol you looked like you were loving it good job 😁
Well done mate, great video. I've just got my Mod 4 to do, and then I'll hopefully be starting my first Class 1 job. Your video helped gain a little insight, thanks bud 🙂
Well done , i passed my class 1 7 months ago , got a Tanker job straight away , learn't loads since and can even reverse to a degree :p Other drivers in company have taught me loads and been very helpful . Doing 4 on 4 off which helps so plenty of time off to recover 3 nights out .
Im a relatively new pass on Class 1, around ten months, but was lucky enough to be able to spend a month shunting before hitting the road which helped massively. I got loads of help and advice from colleagues too which helped boost my confidence. Nonetheless, the first few weeks on the road and new locations was quite nerve wracking. It's a great feeling when it finally clicks and you can assess and deal with any situations you come may come across though :)
Well done & good luck - can see how happy and proud you were to get out on the road, first day in the fresh snow as well, great job
I know this is 8 months ago but well done mate!! No better feeling than the sense of achievement from what is technically a simple reverse haha
Getting stuck in deep end feet first is the best way to learn. Well done mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍🏾
I love how happy it made you! I'm not a driver but got my step in the door and completed my theory 2 days ago. Now time to start revising for my cpc then look into getting behind the wheel. I've subscribed!
All the best Roy! It’s only a matter of time before you join us.
Hi roy
its nice hearing new people joining are Industry..iv been a class 1 driver for 5 years now and my advice to you would be start off on a class 2 frist to gain some experience behind the wheel as jumping from a car to a class 1 is quiet difficult for most people... you may find class 2 suits you and to be honest the driver shortage is class 2 drivers and not class1 and although im class 1 i drive class 2 as there's not much difference in pay between the two and it's alot less stressful driving class 2
Well done. I only passed my class 1 last month and can totally relate to your reversing issues, I dread having to do that!!!
Well done also on finding a company that takes on new drivers. Ive been applying since i passed but no one seems to want to know unless u have experience.
Same here, new pass but all I hear is you need 6 months experience, so much for the non existent HGV driver shortage.
Thank you! I’ve just uploaded a video sharing some my experience and what you could possibly do
th-cam.com/video/K0lrFzystgI/w-d-xo.html
Apply for them anyway! I applied for a job stating they wanted at least 2 years experience, had an interview and a driving assessment and been working for them ever since, I understand this won't be everyone's experience but I would say don't be put off apply for them anyway as you never know 👍
@@crazytimes3512 you drive the way you should safely .I've family in the logistics industry and most drivers will help you out .My family members help newly passed drivers all the time because someone helped them ,every single driver has been in your shoes and the All know what it's like .Wiĺ you get some unhelpful sods yes but they are in the minority .Good luck and years down many driven roads you will help someone because someone helped you .
Good work man. Just take your time, get out and look if you're not sure when reversing. I've 20+ years driving artics I will hop out and look if I need to. Also, there's no such thing as a stupid question, it's easier to ask a question instead of trying fix an expensive mistake. Most drivers will help another driver out, but there's always a few assholes about.
A word of advice. When backing under the trailer make sure your fifth wheel coupling is level with the slide plate. Especially with air suspension because I've known other drivers leaving the trailer high when uncoupling which could mean that if you dump all the suspension air out of the unit you could end up being too low and the pin could ride right over the fifth wheel turntable and you'll end up backing the unit cab into the front of the trailer headboard. Then you'll have a pig of a job getting out of it cause the pin will be trapped between the turntable and the rear of the cab.
Always make sure that the slide plate tou he's the fifth wheel turntable when backing under the trailer.
Sound advice! Thanks a mile!
@@TruckerTaf
Your welcome.
When I first started driving the pay was absolutely rubbish, I took tipper work at £15.00 a day but after about 15 years I turned it into £1500 a week. I'm not saying everyone should do as me but I never tied myself to one employer or company or agency, trucks are just bits of metal and plastic. I joined the URTU because they'd won a case for a driver who was accused of drinking whilst overnighting on private land at the Red Lion near Bedford, I'll never forget a piece of advice one of their rep gave me, 'Honesty is the mark of a Village Idiot', meaning don't listen to bad advice. I'm retired but still contribute to the Unite Union, get yourself insurance protected and insure your licence and try to pay into a private pension scheme ASAP. Because you've chosen to do one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the worst countries ever.
You can follow every procedure to the dot, but in the end you'll still need loads of luck to be successful, though I guess you already know that from driving rigids.
Best of luck.
Good job, the art of reversing is don't go from lock to lock feed it in gently and take it off and put more on as you go backwards. Always get out if your not sure and have look but getting it as lined up as you can in the first place really helps.
Used to go out with my uncle as a kid in the truck, all my holidays were spent in it. But my uncle, 35 years of driving class I and ADR plus 20 in the military, incredible stuff, as you say you can tell instantly if you can 180 and get out in the end :) But the thing that stood out for me, was how patient the bloke was with new drivers, the worlds most impatient man, would sit for a respectable amount of time, before going out, jumping up and holding the mirror and calming them down and talking them back, more often than not first time, and every time you'd ask him why and his answer was the same, on his first day he reversed the trailer thru the door and wall writing the trailer off, an incident he called character buildering
When in doubt mate seek help, ask, truckers in my experiance of ALOT of them have been great, its also why i stop in propper truck stops cos there nice people just rolling on thru, they all got time to chat though, jesus christ :)
Welcome to the Premier Paper family Taf, maybe I will see you out and about or at our Birmingham Central depot where I'm based. Safe driving!
I temped at the B'ham depot back in 2017 . Was Class 2 back then. Did most of the runs. Was mainly covering the Crewe/Nantwich area run for a driver who had his finger severed on the tail lift, and was off for months.
Gaining experience with a smile on your face, the most important bit. Enjoy and have fun :)
Well done Tarfadzwa was it nerve racking I am also newbie class1 thought you was very positive has given me a boost well done best wishes austin
Thank you! The reversing bit is a bit of a challenge to be honest, but the more you do it the easier it becomes
Hi taf, I just subscribed I have 9 years class 2 and had class 1 just 8 months I know how your feeling the excitement of your first time .Same as me took a few shunts to get on bay to begin with but it does get easier I have had about 4 months solid class 1 driving through different agency once you get 1 year experience your chances of finding jobs will get easier at the moment a lot of companys want a minimum of 2 years or 1 year.
We'll done well done
Fairplay, you did well 👌🏼. This video had helped me with confidence, top man.
Thankyou for posting this. I passed my class 1 test 3b yesterday so will be having my nervous first day soon. Vids like yours really help!
Love your enthusiasm, it’s great to see someone love what they do. Keep up the good work bud 👍🏻
Well done fella, I did the same and started making stuff for TH-cam. All the reversing comes with time. You'll soon pickup the feel for how the trailer moves etc. Just a word of advice..... when you park... make sure that the unit is 100% in line with the trailer. The forklift drivers will hit the wheel arches if not careful when they load/unload from the side.
Thanks much. I will surely take note
@@TruckerTaf that was the big lesson I learnt!.... The hard way 😂
@@TruckerTaf good lad mate make sure there is a full vlog and full pov vlog and lots of trucking vlogs for TH-cam mate
@@callumkemp2648 stay tuned mate. I’m definitely gonna bring more content
The wheel arches on the unit are specifically built to be hit by forklift drivers so they know when to stop. They will also stop everything and inform you straight away that they have damaged your truck, giving details and stating in writing that it was their fault entirely. This comes in handy when explaining to your transport manager who will always be sympathetic and understanding when it comes to unexplained damage.
TIP..... Keep your eye on those FLT drivers and good luck.
You can do it mate keep going just be extra careful with your truck on the small roads
Thank you - good video 👍👍
Wow, I know that place! Such a small world! Premier Paper in Dartford. Done some agency work for them before. Nice place, nice job, nice stuff.
Tip: If you ever go there again, spin round, and reverse in from the other side. That saves you reversing in blind side! As a new driver, always try and avoid blind side reversing on your left side, if you can. It will make a it a lot easier for you! Also, if you are ever unsure, ask another driver for help. Most drivers are friendly:)
Safe trucking. Take care
Well done ;) Great video. Keep on uploading I know I'll be watching for more of your daily experiences.
Thank you. I will definitely keep uploading my experiences. I’m hoping to get a GoPro soon.
@@TruckerTaf I hope you do, you've something special 👏🙌
well done !!! im a class1 driver but never worked and this video give me confidence ! thanks bro
God Bless you all
well done mate! i passed my class 1 around 6 months ago and boy i learnt quickly that the test doesnt prepare you for driving haha. its always a learning curve bud as ive learnt, just be patient and youll be fine
would u recommend going class 1 from car or class 2.
@@stealthkick i went straight through to class 1 bud, if you dont feel comfortable you could always do your class 1 but get some class 2 experience
Everyone in a truck ,car was a fresh pass so you will grow , everyone has had to learn , every think
Well said! I’m actually getting better every day.
I just got my Class 1 in Quebec. Can't wait to start working
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I'm so relieved seeing this mate. I'd been nervous if id ever fit in but now I'm more confident.
Thanks, mate 👍
Many congratulations brother 👏 i hope you have a successful career ahead 👍
He'll of a day weather wise for your first shift! Good luck for the future.
I have just subscribed pal keep truckin!!
Great to see the enthusiasm, I passed my class 1 last week, just waiting for my digicard to come and then fingers crossed I can start.
Well done, everything gets easier with practice!
good on you enjoy your journey
That's cool! Strap your pumptrack to the rail mate;)
Ace mate 👌 my job was driving class2 I have just passed class1 and its as you made it look, Fun! And I can relate to when You said I can't believe I'm driving this.... well done brother
Good on ya mate, keep at it! good to see your positivity .
Just a quick one mate. Always secure the pump truck upright. Don't leave it on its side like a dead fish because. . A- it will leak oil and fuck it up, and B- it'll slide all over the place and cause damage to the trailer. Small but important advice a transport manager will pick you up on. You can strap it down by using the internal securing rings. Takes 30secs. Also park the unit straight and not on the piss when tipping where possible. Reason being, Matey on forks comes straight in and bang! There go the unit lenses. Fork drivers don't give a fuk generally speaking and all they will do, after smashing the fuk out of the trailer is look at you like a fucking corpse! Not critising, just detailing. Its the little but important things that make a good wagon driver a professional. Best of luck mate. 👍
Awesome work. I find it amazing that there is no apprenticeship law for haulage industry. Right out of training, drivers are thrown into the deep end. That's wild and so very dangerous. They're forced to refresh from TH-cam - my word. Stay safe, dude. Hope it gets better for you. Your enthusiasm is incredible!
It wasn't til the late 60s til there was any test at all anyone could get in a big truck and drive.
Well done mate, keep going just take your time you will get there.
Dont rush ,we all start like that
Well done
Good luck to you sir,and enjoy.
I love your enthusiasm
Well done , passed my class one on Friday so looking for a job now , did 3 months as a class 2 driver but did not like it way to heavy work multi drop pushing gages that were 200 to 300 kg .
I was on class 2 for a year. All the best in your job search
Congratulations brother... Every class 1 driver has had some very similar first reverse experience and, like you, those that keep going until success is achieved, go on and enjoy the skills you now have. As all know, a few more reverses and the much feared but doable blind-sides, and it'll only get better and better. Three cheers for you! 😊
Thank you!
Well done, get used to being nervous it’s part of the job
Just passed mine on Friday, joining a job after Christmas. Im pretty worried about first day thanks for the vid
This is the start of something special 👏
You should maybe record some pov (first person) driving
Thank you. I will definitely be uploading more content
first day and having to deal with snow. good for you man! congrats!
We'll done my first shift was with royal mail 29 years ago and been all over the world driving 🤠🤠
Well done! I've got this all to come when I finish my HGV training 😂
Well done and what a brilliant video for your first. For the reversing and to get confidence up try asking the place of work if you could spend a morning just reversing onto bays. On and off for a good couple hours. Eventually it will then become second nature. Also a friend of mine once said don't be a c**t and do a shunt. That for me has taken away some of the nerves when reversing. Hope this helps you 👍👍
Not ('Anyone can drive it forward, that's easy). 10:00am Saturday morning more than 40 years ago ... left the yard first time ever unaccompanied. Within the first 20 minutes I'd taken all the blue keep left signs down on a smallish roundabout as I tried to negotiate it (wonder if the bloke in the car behind me is still alive, and remembers what he saw me do LOL). Believe me, I learnt about 'trailer cut' that day! Anyway after a good 40 years with one of those strapped to my back (15 years as an instructior later in life); I hung up my ratchet straps and called it a day. Now retired, watching all you youngsters taking your first baby steps .... keep the faith.
You'll get there in the end. You'll know when you have cracked the reversing puzzle when you get in a rigid for the first time after driving artics for a long while, and put the arse end straight through a 12 ft wall because your mind is so attuned to steering 'the wrong way' in an artic. I did it ... and I can remember thinking at the time, why is the back not coming round as I turned unknowingly into the left mirror trying to get my trailer (which was not there) to come to the right!
Keep going fellah! With the right attitude, you'll make it! Stay safe. 😃
We've all been there. If in doubt stop early and ask before you commit
Practice makes perfect Taf!! Keep up the good work enjoy your videos!!
Well done fella reversing takes time and it’ll come second nature, make sure you keep your unit aligned with trailer as forklift drivers like to hit things, just also remember as your a professional driver take your time. Keep on trucking plus yorkie bars are on you
Thanks for the tips!
Congratulations, mate, and enjoy your new job 👍 👏 Wish I could have my time again as I think I would love to be an HGV driver 😢
I'm 4 weeks in, would be good to see a follow up, drive safe.
congratulations. top job! keep the videos coming. You might inspire me to pick up some weekend Class 1 shifts
Awesome! Thank you!
May the force be with you
I know it's been a month but I have been to that 1st yard and reversing in there is horrible, when you reverse to the bay the big metal building is in your way so you see nothing of the back of trailer till you are round the metal building haha good job reversing onto that road too its pretty tight good job dude!
Bloody Good Show Taf !👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏😀😀😀
You did really well. You can be proud of yourself. It will become second nature now
Well done .... love your enthusiasm ... keep it up !
Congratulations I'm going out for the first time on my own tomorrow to a place in Coventry which is over a 100 miles from where my depot is and I have to be honest I'm so nervous as I know I'm not going to be as good as most drivers I meet at the depot I'm dropping to anyways I wish you all the best for the future I've dropped a like and subbed take care an keep the great content coming
Just take it slow, and find your own Rhythm....And good luck and try to have fun👍😉
Thank you!
Good luck Taf
Nice one bro. Im doing my license
4:50 I bet if you went back now you’d reverse in there on first try! 😎
Got my practical test tomorrow 🎉
Well done mate.
Enjoy the driving and be steady and safe.
20 years back ,no truck satnavs no google maps no low bridge map bet your rear end i was terrified best advice start on nights if you can much less stressful and more leeway if you do come a cropper
Good luck to you and keep that smile going
Good luck with your new job!!
Wish you all the best in your new adventure mate
Well done keep smiling 😊
Well done pal & good luck👍
Love it mate well done
Well done mate!
Will be getting my license next month here in South Africa. Hopefully we can get started soon
First thing, get a diary, write down every day start,finish,miles,and if you are held up by road conditions put down road number and time so if pulled by disabled, you have proof.
I upgraded class 2 to class 1 start of the year, only now a few months down the line am I getting comfortable reversing. Took me a while to realise you really don't need steer all that much going backwards 🤦♂️ it'll come!
Very nice
Good luck out there taf ,,,
You'll do well.
Well done......
Thank you!
Wish you every success
lol I work for premier paper in Bristol that’s castle donington isn’t it mate 😊