Pulled By DVSA | First Experience | Tachograph, Vehicle & Load Checks

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  • In this video, I get pulled by DVSA (VOSA) for tbe first time… HERES WHAT HAPPENED!
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ความคิดเห็น • 463

  • @kerryquinn6218
    @kerryquinn6218 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Your attitude was that of a man who had nothing to hide, so it was basic checks, fast, in, out and back on the road. By the way if you don't want to be chilly don't wear shorts in the winter 🥶😜. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Kerry, well you were right, I had nothing to hide at all 👍 and oh don’t worry I’m not wearing shorts anymore 😂🥶 Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @RichardDowd
    @RichardDowd ปีที่แล้ว +169

    When you know someone that has recently worked for the DVSA you know how valuable they are when you see the state of some of the vehicles they pull over. Good to see you were positive about it James - unlike most conkers! New sub gained!

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Cheers Richard! Oh yeah I’ve seen plenty of posts about some of the vehicles they’ve pulled, and a lot are in bad state! Glad you enjoyed buddy, thanks for the sub 😊👍

    • @bobleeroy7338
      @bobleeroy7338 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trucks can be extremely dangerous even when being driven brand new so i'm glad the DVSA exists to protect us. I'm looking forward to my first encounter.

    • @leegoodman5214
      @leegoodman5214 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dvsa bunch of no.good failed coppers

    • @philldownes8685
      @philldownes8685 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobleeroy7338 they do not pull over the pikeys with dangerous loads.......

    • @austinpuleston5432
      @austinpuleston5432 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lad at our company decided to get mouthy with the DVSA officer on the M74.
      Boss wasnt impressed when we got audited the week after.
      DVSA have the ability to make our lives a lot harder than a 15-30min delay on the road.
      Do your job properly, be pleasant and you'll be on your way again in no time.
      Definitely a few conkers on the road who dont see it that way!

  • @FK-zr9fn
    @FK-zr9fn ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Really enjoyed the video and hope you have a long and enjoyable career in this industry. I have been retired now for 2 years after spending 40 years driving HGV’s ,over this time i would say i have been pulled probably half a dozen times. I have always found the Ministry and later VOSA polite and fair when ever i was stopped. A lot depends on your attitude you take and the Company you work for. They know the Cowboys out there, they also know what companies stick to the rules and don’t ask you to run bent. It doesn’t pay to break the driving laws and the majority of firms and drivers realise this. Anyway I’m just going to make myself another cup of tea 🍵 and get back into 🛌 bed,do i miss the early starts,queuing at the docks,getting wet, and inconsiderate drivers no way. Happy motoring DUDE 👍

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dude what an awesome comment 😊 thank you and really glad you enjoyed the video! That’s amazing, 40 years is a long time! I hope I’m in the game that long also, as I love my job😊 I do agree, they’ll portray the same attitude you give them. Enjoy retirement man you deserve it 👍

  • @michaeld5888
    @michaeld5888 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I imagine the vehicles would be in even better shape if they repaired the potholes and dips in the road, kept road markings painted also. Normally they are patched by the next winter but not this year. Safety always never seems to be an issue when it incurs costs to the government. They want everyone to keep the vehicles safe but then leave the roads they run on to rot. There is a definite dual standard running here. We need a RDVSA namely a Road, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency looking equally at all aspects of the road system.

  • @karoln7078
    @karoln7078 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cash cows. Always stick camera in their faces. Also its not their business where you going and where you coming from.

  • @jota3732
    @jota3732 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Well done James not only was your vehicle in check, your attitude also goes a long way and nice to see 👍

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Jots means a lot 👍

    • @philldownes8685
      @philldownes8685 ปีที่แล้ว

      you have no idea if his vehicle was in check. it could be a snapped chassis for all you know.. they did not have any mechanical checks, this was purely for tacho card and not done correctly..... should of told him to switch his card to other work for starters...

    • @jota3732
      @jota3732 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philldownes8685 🙄🥱

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philldownes8685 hi Phil, yep you’re right the chassis could be completely snapped in half for all I know 😂 no he did basic checks and said everything looks ok, and my tacho was on other work thanks 😁👍

  • @marloweye9188
    @marloweye9188 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Really nice to see such a polite, respectful and compliant interaction just as it should be done. They have a job to do to maintain safety standards for us all so well done mate. Some creeds and cultures would instantly start kicking off playing the usual victimhood card. You have shown how it's properly done and what the outcome should be. Really proud to be a Brit when I see this sort of thing.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi buddy thank you for your comment I’m glad you enjoyed the video and interaction. I do agree, they just have a job to do like the rest of us. Merry Christmas buddy 😊👍

    • @robhardingham6770
      @robhardingham6770 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, agree. Both 'sides' here show equal respect. Keep it like that and nothing to worry about. In/ out job done.

  • @LewisMacdonaldMedia
    @LewisMacdonaldMedia ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm not even a trucker (van driver driving over 100000miles a year) but was interesting to see this. Often see these guys on the M6 and M74 pulling vehicles over, great to see how it works. Also just subbed, I'd be grateful for one back!

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome man I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I will check out your channel and sub back mate 😁👍

  • @steved718
    @steved718 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This time of year they are pulling like crazy to get that money pot a bit fatter. I've been pulled twice in 2 months and I drive for a company that does everything by the book. I was good both times but it just eats into your day.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I think the worst part is the amount of time it delays you! Glad everything was good bud

  • @davidupton5252
    @davidupton5252 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a professional driver i dont like taken chances with other road users, safty is top of my list seen accidents with large vehicles most of the time the smaller vehicles come off worse. I have seen other HGV drivers drive very unprofessional driving to close.

  • @tkx86
    @tkx86 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    G'day James, Thomas here from Sydney, Australia.
    First of all, great blogging which I could not go past subbing and belling. I look forward to seeing more of your travels.
    I am an Aussie truck driver driving Semi trailers on what we call a HC licence (Heavy Combination, which I assume is HGV in your native land.) and am surprised at how far ahead you Europeans are with data logging your driving. ( I think it is Brilliant!).
    Here we have what is called an interception book in each truck which we hand the Heavy Vehicle Inspectors when pulled over by a mobile vehicle or through weigh stations which we must pass through with the digital road sign telling us to either 'return to the highway' or enter weighbridge. We are heavily regulated here how ever what I find interesting is the fact you did not have any paper form of a log book (We have to manually draw up graph lines for time worked and rest with columns above to put our KM's in with our location with our licence number, date, times, signature and locations etc.) like our National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has for us. Where each entry is on an original with 2 carbon copies underneath it.
    I really hope they move to a similar system like yours. I think it is fantastic and saves so much time fart-assing around with a pen and ruler and saves the hassle of clerical errors which can attract decent fines , which has alot of the old school truckies here hanging up the keys on the job unfortunately. I think a system like yours in Europe would actually have a positive outcome in retaining drivers here as there is less headache with log book errors and therefore possible fines if it was all digital.
    Anyways enough of my yappin'
    Safe travels brother and a Merry Christmas to you and yours.
    Cheers mate.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Tom, thanks for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊
      Wow I didn’t realise how different it was over there, I mean, I know you’re the other side of the world to me, but I would at least have thought you’d be digital with everything. I can understand why a lot of people are hanging up their boots in the industry as it seems like you can mess up a hell of a lot. I can imagine that a lot of people would stay in the industry if it was all digital, life is 100% easier.
      Stay safe dude and a merry Christmas to you, I upload weekly so hope you enjoy 😊👍🚛

  • @robertdavies922
    @robertdavies922 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Didn’t think I would be watching a video of a trucker getting inspected by government agents, and enjoying it on a Saturday night. Look forward to your next videos!!

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhh I’m glad you enjoyed it Robert 😊👍 thanks for the support buddy 🚛🚛

    • @andrewstephenson1001
      @andrewstephenson1001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      these people are the reason I'm glad not to be trucker any more. don't get this in other trades.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewstephenson1001 that’s true mate

    • @CymruEmergencyResponder
      @CymruEmergencyResponder ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewstephenson1001 Trucking is heavily regulated for a reason…
      These people are there for the safety of every single person on the road.

  • @jamezali786
    @jamezali786 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They definitely target scaffolding trucks and tippers as they usually find some infringements and maintenance which is overlooked compared to bluechip company wagons.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% mate, they did say scaffolders are getting so much better with their vehicles nowadays! But I agree, easy targets for them.

  • @xj358
    @xj358 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So many rules, regs and restrictions around HGV driving in the UK but rather strangely, no industry specific rules around pay. Law stipulates that truck drivers can't work 7 days a week and must have minimum daily rest periods (quite right) but then no law compensating truck drivers for those restrictions with industry specific remuneration. Happens in other countries but oddly not in the UK.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love this point, so true

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xj358 that’s amazing!! Glad you’re watching mate 😁

  • @austinpuleston5432
    @austinpuleston5432 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got pulled for the first time last year.
    Myself in a 26T and the lad infront (driving convoy) got tugged in his 7.5T.
    Both cards read, both vehicles checked. He walked away with £800 in fines and I got £0.
    He was in his 60's and i'm 27, been driving since 18. Shows the difference in training levels.
    He had no straps on, what so ever in a curtainsider and was 1.5T overweight with tacho infringements. He genuinly acted shocked that they threw the book at him!

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, that’s chocking, but like you said! Shows the difference in the levels of training! 👍👍

    • @austinpuleston5432
      @austinpuleston5432 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TruckinWithJames He himself was driving on grandfather's rights (car license pre 1994) so his CPC course was literally the only formal training he had ever had. Compared to us "professional drivers" quite a leap in training.
      I put professional in quotes because as my instructor used to say, we only get called professionals when we've done something wrong! 🤣

  • @TheRockgod23
    @TheRockgod23 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    DVSA are normally fine in this situation, it's the Old Bill you need to be wary of as they tend to (sometimes) contradict DVSA guidance and seem to have their own rule book !!

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh yes I agree with you 100% .

    • @DashDriver-z1r
      @DashDriver-z1r ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds right had some traffic cops with funny ideas, sadly some coppers do have a chip and want to show authority

  • @lukecinahgv
    @lukecinahgv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on the 1000 subs dude 🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @andrewbennett7756
    @andrewbennett7756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanted to work for them but I wasn't a schoolgrass .or a class bully and no mates

  • @nickwillobey2205
    @nickwillobey2205 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about pulling some FOREIGN drivers..... don't bother eh?

  • @Matityahu755
    @Matityahu755 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    WOW, they're making you accountable.
    This is great, it gives me a whole new respect for our wagon drivers. My granddad was a trucker, he worked for Christian Salvesen out of Easton along the A1, Honeypot Lane I think it was. One thing I noticed, on his truck he had TIR and i never knew what that meant.

    • @rempanda
      @rempanda ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TIR stands for Transports Internationaux Routiers. I think I spelled that correctly anyway. It's a system in which companies can more easily transport between countries under the agreement without such rigorous boarder checks because loads are electronically registered while loading.

    • @bobleeroy7338
      @bobleeroy7338 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Never let anyone tell you that it's safe to drive. Had a yard marshal tell me that my trailer insisting it was okay but I literally told him to p*ss off as it my licence on the line and as a pro driver it's my responsibility. Anything happens on the road no fault will go to him and I told him as much. Switched it right away after. Never let them push you around, your truck your rules.

    • @philldownes8685
      @philldownes8685 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobleeroy7338 100%

  • @SCRUFFYPIGEON
    @SCRUFFYPIGEON ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video 👍,it’s crazy how many drivers don’t know how to do a manual entry. 😮

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know I was pretty amused when he said it 😂 cheers 😊👍

  • @paulkerry69
    @paulkerry69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got pulled by them the other day 1st thing they said weres your tacho I told him I dont need one were except from them it's a ipv. Looked at me confused I said go and check the law mate. 5 mins he comes back and says yes your right your from them on they was trying to find anything possible they found nothing and was free to go

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha that’s quite funny! Glad you were all good mate

  • @martinlock8511
    @martinlock8511 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been pulled in that spot on the way back from having the truck MOT’d! Still nervous as heck even though the wagon was all ok. I’m only a HGV tech so they didn’t worry about Tacho. Polite people there. They’re a good bunch as long as your attitude is correct

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah exactly bud that’s it 👍 glad everyone was good though, but I’d still be nervous too 😂😂

  • @philldownes8685
    @philldownes8685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in future keep your mouth shut.. do not just think they are being nice they are not... him going round checking your motor you should of ignored him. he has no powers whatsoever to check your vehicle and definitely not to advise you on how to strap your load. he is not police and nothing to do with them.. they told you they have no mechanic to do any checks. and so no checks should of been made.......NEVER EVER tell anyone like that its your first time or that you do not know how it all works... simply answer yes or no... also why on earth tell them where you have been and where you are going ? all the information he needed was on your card. no need to give him anything else...... And why on earth did follow him. he is not police, you should not of done that. the only people allowed to make you deviate from your route when driving are police..... you should never follow anyone other than police if instructed to do so....DVSA DO NOT HAVE POWERS TO MAKE YOU FOLLOW THEM OR TO EVEN STOP FOR THEM.. that is why most have the police with them.......... you could of been taken to somewhere and robbed of the truck your goods and been left stranded........ NEVERa take any notice of someone with a yellow flashing light, they have no powers at all..........

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for you comment phil, unfortunately if you do not follow them, then police will be called and shows that you have something to hide. And it causes more hassle for the company, a flag will be put against our name and we will get stopped more and more often. Luckily, I don’t have anything to hide, I am very proud to drive the truck that I drive, and if asked to follow DVSA, who are just doing their job to keep the roads safe then I will do so. Yes it was my first time so I wasn’t sure how it all works. But I will do what I know I need to do in future mate, cheers 😁👍

  • @unnamedtroll1444
    @unnamedtroll1444 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alastair Campbell must be hard up for cash these days

  • @kiradotee
    @kiradotee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You've got 2 horns? 😯 What's the use case?

  • @mott2945
    @mott2945 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fair play I can see why people with no patience might get pissed off but imo there doing a good job because I wouldn’t want a death trap artic behind me or a driver who has hammered the road with no sleep so they seemed fair and sound.
    Great video James your a cool guy so I’ve just subbed ❤

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi mate thanks so much for subbing and glad you enjoyed the video 😊 yep… all the laws are there for a reason and they are just doing their job… just like the rest of us! Have a good one my friend 😊👍

  • @rempanda
    @rempanda ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love that you were so respectful to them and then they were so respectful with you in turn. So many videos about DVSA or anyone else of authority where they instantly have a camera shoved in their face, someone mouthing off about our freedoms being taken and then when authority naturally has to be enforced to stop that behaviour the person mouthing off then uses it as "evidence" of bullying. It's insane.
    You were polite and professional, glad they didn't find anything wrong.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly, a lot of people are way too serious about it all, they’re just doing their job at the end of the day just like the rest of us. And they tend to portray the same attitude as you. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊👍

  • @granddadmark7639
    @granddadmark7639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just felt the DVSA chap had to find something to comment on, sadly I see far worse driving that doesn't get addressed

  • @cameronmackenzie6177
    @cameronmackenzie6177 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They're just people doing a job, I popped in one night and asked if I could park overnight at the one at Stafford and they were more than happy to allow me to park for my 9 hour rest

  • @StevenKiberton
    @StevenKiberton ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good to see that they were kind and professional

  • @jonjohnson2844
    @jonjohnson2844 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Must be annoying, particularly with how tight routes are planned with tacos, but I suppose they're just doing their job and it's a necessary one.

  • @andywilliams8563
    @andywilliams8563 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got pulled by the DVSA 10 minutes into my very first shit. Picked up a class 2 in Aintree, drove round the block and got pulled over - no issues so all good but I did shit myself a bit hahahaha

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s probably the most unlucky you’ll ever get 😂 glad it all went well mate 😊👍

  • @crafter-grafter007
    @crafter-grafter007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In solidarity with you, I am watching this video wanting to pee!!! Keep up good videos!

  • @stevemcevoy5628
    @stevemcevoy5628 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not a truck Driver myself but I don't think if you were the nicest person on earth, if they found a problem with your taco or your truck they would do everything in their power to give you a fine,their not on your side

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Steve…. I’m going to take that as a compliment so thanks 😆
      I think that if there are issues with a pull, then it’s a bonus for them if they’re able to fine, but at the end of the day they’re just there to keep the roads safe 👍

  • @jonc4686
    @jonc4686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you manage to get a piss in the end....lol

  • @1JamesZ
    @1JamesZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s one of those situations where if you have everything as it should be you’ll have a good experience. People keep poor records or don’t check their truck wonder why dvsa give them a hard time lol

  • @campervanman5340
    @campervanman5340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to fart, I hope they don't get in the cab and it smells. Saying that as the window was closing made me chuckle.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahahaha glad to hear it made you laugh bud 😂😂

  • @truckertrow
    @truckertrow ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Should of fined u for that koppite crap behind u

    • @jayd1974
      @jayd1974 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too right Man UTD till I die🇾🇪

    • @truckertrow
      @truckertrow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jayd1974 should fine u too....everton...the peoples club...

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh gosh not an Everton fan 😆 Hopefully you’ll carry on watching though?😬

    • @truckertrow
      @truckertrow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TruckinWithJames haha

  • @harrislondon
    @harrislondon ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was pulled recently not by VOSA but the police doing more or less the same thing checking HGVS etc... they told me they primarily look out for scaffolders and foreign lorries.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh really? Yeah they’re easy targets mate to be honest. I’ve been with this firm 2.5 years now and this was first time I was pulled 👍

    • @diesalweasel
      @diesalweasel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can understand with scaffolding . I know someone who got killed by a pole what cone of lorry and straight thru the screen and straight thru him. It killed him

    • @grimgoreironhide9985
      @grimgoreironhide9985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@diesalweasel That’s some Final Destination scenario

  • @StevenKiberton
    @StevenKiberton ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The reason people don't like the DVSA or VOSA as they were know is because they have defects or taco infringements. If people do there job by checking there truck and load etc then they would have nothing to worry about.
    I always say. If you have done nothing wrong then you have nothing to worry about.
    Happy driving and I may see you on the road. From a fellow Truck Vlogger :P

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Steven, exactly that! Look after your truck and you’ll be fine. I’ll check out your channel buddy, thanks for the comment and merry Christmas 🎄

  • @anguspatterson9449
    @anguspatterson9449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where they taking u on a journey 😂🤣

  • @hive71recordinz89
    @hive71recordinz89 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    All you wanna do is work, this shit is never ending

  • @thecountryman7028
    @thecountryman7028 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Who the fk are DVSA

  • @taztaz6539
    @taztaz6539 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It helped that you had everything in order - well done

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I think it did haha, thanks mate 😊👍

  • @onthe9s857
    @onthe9s857 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They got me last year, the guy was alright, but the there was atleast four machanics all over my truck and I was bricking it, but thry let me go... But I d k

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’d be bricking it too buddy 😂 at least you were all good 👍👍

  • @omardude39
    @omardude39 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a casual PSV driver, this reassures me that they're just checking the things I already check on my daily walkaround checks.

  • @andrewsutcliffe4889
    @andrewsutcliffe4889 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    These guys primary job is to make money, they are self funding and most of what they do is BS. You might well have had a good experience James but the truth is that you are not in control of most the things they can fine you for. Having driven trucks for over 40 years i can assure you that not all your encounters with VOSA will be so enjoyable.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hi Andrew thanks for your comment 😊👍 I know what you mean, unfortunately you are 100% right! Hope you enjoyed the video anyway 😊

    • @patrickjm3487
      @patrickjm3487 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TruckinWithJames well James man they have nothing else to do mate they only pick on the
      good ones !!
      I know they are only doing a job but they should follow the drivers who don’t have any tax or bad tyres
      People who take their chances each day on our roads with lorry’s fit for the scarp yard & worse))
      God bless mate keep trucking))

    • @anthonywalsh2520
      @anthonywalsh2520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@patrickjm3487 it’s like local building control these type of organisations only go after people they know will be able to pay the fines. If they pulled the others no tax bald tyres etc.. they know they will pay more in chasing for the fines. Those drivers just won’t pay!

    • @scrapcar1980
      @scrapcar1980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are not self funding m8 all goes to the government 100%

    • @andrewsutcliffe4889
      @andrewsutcliffe4889 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@scrapcar1980 They have been self funding for a long time now. Its legalised extortion. I don't care who you are or how new your truck is , I will bet you that I can find something wrong with it given 3 men and enough time. The biggest danger on the roads without doubt is the amount of hours drivers are expected to work... note I say work not drive. A 9 hour day should be the absolute max, that includes loading waiting and driving.

  • @johndavies5510
    @johndavies5510 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cauld red handed Working.!

  • @John-dl1ob
    @John-dl1ob ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Put them disks in the fire ha

  • @tompalmer3474
    @tompalmer3474 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The dvsa should do this with cars and lgvs way more often, I work in a dealer and the amount of people that are happy to scoot about in cars with damaged or ancient tyres is beyond belief..

  • @richardthornton1235
    @richardthornton1235 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First time viewer James. Just goes to prove if you are polite and courteous, it goes a long way. 👌🤝

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly Richard 😀 Hope you enjoy the videos mate 👍🎄

  • @hillppari
    @hillppari ปีที่แล้ว +1

    huh brits use turnsignal when entering the roundabout?

  • @MrJetcaswell
    @MrJetcaswell ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I guess it shows that the training we got was pretty decent. I haven't been pulled myself, but always take a bit more care than some of the other drivers I know with strapping up etc. When you get into good habits at the start, you tend to keep them up, plus we got it all explained pretty good which I don't think a lot of drivers get, they just get taught how to pass the test and the job is so much more than that. I have even had to show a couple of "experienced" drivers, the best way to use ratchet straps and how to tell what weight they take etc. Good vid mate, always good to see someone you know doing it right.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Jeff, cheers for your comment dude. Yep, training clearly paid off, plus I do the occasional research with some of the updated stuff etc. I’m the same here mate, I’ve shown a few people here and there things they never even knew! Glad you enjoyed the video bud 👍

  • @nev7711
    @nev7711 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did he not ask you to take the flag in your cab down?????
    Great video James. Best wishes with your career.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      No he said “no fines today mate top flag in the back there” 😂😂
      Cheers Nev appreciate it buddy 👍

  • @Whurbere
    @Whurbere ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ministry used to ride round in the back of a cop car and the police would pull you over for the ministry to check you over.

  • @johndavies5510
    @johndavies5510 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeremy Clarkson,asked me to see if you had any hitchers in the cab. Lol

  • @ellisisceltic
    @ellisisceltic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:05 I see them

  • @renorti1
    @renorti1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done, your on the ball with tacho which is what they check for so carry on don,t give them an excuse to get you, As anything they can find there is no symphony at all.

  • @adamfrench920
    @adamfrench920 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got checked twice in 1 week a couple of weeks ago once on the Tuesday and again on the Thursday !
    I did tell them on Thursday I doubt they’ll find much as not a lot has changed since I got checked on Tuesday !

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I’d hate to be checked twice in a week mate, glad everything was ok your end though 👍👍

  • @hilarygibson3150
    @hilarygibson3150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always found that if you are decent with DVSA, they are fine with you. See people who try to be smart and it never helps.

  • @wilkie4142
    @wilkie4142 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They are all lovely when they can not find a fault.

  • @ziawalizada5786
    @ziawalizada5786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool bro

  • @bernardscott1783
    @bernardscott1783 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seemed like a nice bloke and very friendly

  • @keithpowell1357
    @keithpowell1357 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More importantly did you get to the loo 🤣🤣
    Nice upload

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Kieth! Yep, he showed me where to go, lovely jubbly 😆👍

  • @owenhoughton356
    @owenhoughton356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your content mate coffee on me if I see you any chance you could do a vid on doing a print out for let’s say you are stuck on motorway due to accident and you are over your driving hours for your 45 min break to reset driving time what do you write etc would be great nothing on TH-cam keep up the amazing work

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks owen buddy really appreciate that mate 👌 100% I can do a print out video and upload it bud! Thanks for the idea mate and will credit you for it for sure 👌👌

    • @owenhoughton356
      @owenhoughton356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks buddy no credit needed just keep up the great work you do safe trucking

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@owenhoughton356 thanks Owen mate much appreciated buddy 😁👌

  • @raymondadams7570
    @raymondadams7570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i think they should pay you for your time

  • @midlife-crysis
    @midlife-crysis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So as an hgc driver, you need to record if you work in a pub at the weekend? What’s that about?

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Like the guy said mate, If you’re doing something and getting paid for it, need to record it, as it’s the whole eu working hour regulations 👍 not that they’d ever know you were working in a pub anyway haha!

  • @markthoughtswithukrainemas2072
    @markthoughtswithukrainemas2072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If it was me Id make out I was gay and start hitting on them ,, they get fed up with that and move on !!

  • @Galerak1
    @Galerak1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got pulled into one of these while driving a coach. It was quite a while ago because it was before digi-graphs came in.
    I was working for a well known holiday company and I was on my way back to base after running a feeder service down to the Coventry area.
    After pulling in and switching off the guy came onto the bus and said it was a tachograph check. Myself, and the 30ish other feeder drivers I was running back to base all waved our tacho envelopes in the air for him. He took one look down the bus, said "Errr, you lads usually do ok with graphs, then got off again and sent us on our way lol.
    Quickest stop check I ever had 😂😂

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha love it! Couldn’t be arsed could he, amazing!

    • @Galerak1
      @Galerak1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TruckinWithJames the look on his face was priceless haha

  • @mattyburrows9059
    @mattyburrows9059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PLEASE HELP!! .when you are on a break.you put the tacho onto your rest period..so if you are at the services and your going to kfc.do you lock the cab and leave your tacho card in..or do you take it out and eneter the rest period when you print it out at the end of the day..because i cant see you leaving the card in incase the truck is stolen and i cant see you leaving it until the end of the day when you do a print out incase you get pulled..its going to look like you are on the fiddle

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Leave it in mate 😊👍

    • @mattyburrows9059
      @mattyburrows9059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TruckinWithJames thanks for the reply.i passed my class 1 last week thinking a company would take me on but they all want some sort of experience. so i think an agency is the best way to go to gain some experience..as you know you need to know how a tacho works because an agency has no time to give you any sort of induction training like a company would..so thanks again for the fast reply

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mattyburrows9059 yeah I think agency will be best mate, even consider starting off with class 2 for a while? It’s just experience at the end of the day mate!!

  • @andy-incognito
    @andy-incognito ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And now you have a second good experience with mechanical checks too. Had to come back to see how this one went too. 😂

  • @markthoughtswithukrainemas2072
    @markthoughtswithukrainemas2072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Id tell him to mind his own business they have no right to ask you all this

  • @ericwalsh3200
    @ericwalsh3200 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They are really after companies that aren't compliant we all make mistake with the tacho

  • @dtvfan24
    @dtvfan24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow, great see you so patience with the DVSA. seems like a lot of things. Wonder if there are GPS devices that be accessed by DVSA.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      No don’t think there is but maybe who knows 🤷‍♂️ thanks mate 👍👍

  • @murphychris9811
    @murphychris9811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he was lovely until he finds something wrong with your truck or load then he becomes a turd

  • @fensterputzernuernberg
    @fensterputzernuernberg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is all about prevention.. The police are there also to intimidate and yes fear is one of their main weapons ( deterrent )

    • @philldownes8685
      @philldownes8685 ปีที่แล้ว

      there was no police in this vid. they are not police and have zero power to get you to follow them.. no driver should follow a vehicle unless its a police vehicle..........Anyone with half a brain should know this driving a lorry......... amber lights are NOT POLICE.

  • @NextSound170
    @NextSound170 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These guys! Out there working it, and bus drivers

  • @chris77777777ify
    @chris77777777ify ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tiverton Parkway test station

  • @robertdavies4015
    @robertdavies4015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Past my class one in 1972 at Kidderminster in a TK BEDFORD retired in a SCANNY 3 years ago most enjoyable year's of driving miss it a lot.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy Retirement buddy 😊👍 you deserve it!

  • @mr.d.6529
    @mr.d.6529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most regulated profession on the road..they want you to manually enter a toilet break next ...thirty years of driving classes 1&2 not renewing my CPC next year..but loved the job..good travels.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not surprised if it gets to that stage 😅 stay save mate 👍👍

  • @newton18311
    @newton18311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pity they don't pull over Tippers who regularly speed on Motorways. and elsewhere,

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

  • @TOOL1E
    @TOOL1E ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1st time welcome to the club. I've been pulled 3 times in 1 day before nottingham/grantham then again coming out of sleaford. I'm adr which makes it double the fun.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the welcome mate!😁 that sucks, especially with how much time it takes out of your day, 3 times must have done your head in!

  • @Jake-mc9iu
    @Jake-mc9iu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just realised after a while of watching that you drive around where I live 😂

  • @whelan1983
    @whelan1983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you have been treated slightly differently if you hadn't told him your recording this with your own cameras ?

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah doubt it mate, guy was a decent bloke 👍

  • @STFCSmith2
    @STFCSmith2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I got my first pull a few weeks ago, and I fully agree with you. They were sound as a pound with me. Learnt some new things when I was with them and all was good. They get a bad rep and its undeserved, all they are doing is keeping the roads safe.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% mate. Was everything good with you when you were pulled??

    • @gary63693
      @gary63693 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      and the industry is changing. The DVSA want all tachographs read as you go through checkpoints. At the moment, the regulations are strict, but it will get worse soon. Love to see your reaction when all this stuff comes to light

    • @STFCSmith2
      @STFCSmith2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Truckin' With James yea, everything was fine. Both me and the truck passed with flying colours.

    • @STFCSmith2
      @STFCSmith2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @gary63693 it will get tighter, but long as you stay clean. Then you will be fine. The biggest huddle they have to deal with is getting people used to manual entries.

    • @gary63693
      @gary63693 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@STFCSmith2 I taught some old work colleagues of mine to do manual entries. Each time i clock in/out, my tacho card matched exactly

  • @gilleyb1900
    @gilleyb1900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got pulled by them about 25 yrs ago, what a bunch of arrogant power hungry c u next tuesday. Didn’t get a ticket or fined or anything but my god the attitude of them.

  • @ThatsSoundThat
    @ThatsSoundThat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pulled by the time wasters i see, i hate them.

  • @johnman8554
    @johnman8554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They ll stop you when you drive curtains or flat beds.. They went next to me, overtook me while I pulled double deck box, than they seen curtain truck in front of me and they stopped him.. :)

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I see your point, they’ve sort of hovered next to me a few times before (obviously checking my load or whatever) and then disappeared

  • @marcomarco760
    @marcomarco760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James your in the wrong job mate,your potential on video could take you to the top ;-)

  • @waynestjohn2103
    @waynestjohn2103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're only saying that because he wasn't being a tool, some of them are absolute jobsworth!!

  • @jasonbromfield4231
    @jasonbromfield4231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice see friendly DVSA guy nice video James shows you know your stuff lol 🤣🤣

  • @mikeburton7077
    @mikeburton7077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After 55 years coach driving l remember when there were no tacho regs ,now just retired l think that tachos caused more problems than they solved

  • @theadhdbiker6493
    @theadhdbiker6493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Touch wood been driving hgv for nearly 7 years and not been pulled YET. Nice to see what to expect when it inevitably happens. 👌👍

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s ideal man, I’ve been driving a few years now and this was the first for me 👍👍

    • @theadhdbiker6493
      @theadhdbiker6493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @TruckinWithJames let's face it... we all shit ourselves when we get pulled by the police in the car even when we have done no wrong but this reassures you that they don't nit pick so to speak.

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theadhdbiker6493 yeah exactly mate…. Don’t get me wrong I was bricking it but was all good in the end 😆👍

  • @jonathanworthing6278
    @jonathanworthing6278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where the hell is he taking you.

  • @andrewlittle7668
    @andrewlittle7668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive been pulled in the same stop as you before with a land cruiser and trailer with mini digger on had to go over weighbride to check every axle then vehicle check pulled up for fraid brack away cable but very nice people to talk to
    Andy buckfastleigh

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Andy, ahhh you’re not too far from us then! Hope everything was alright with yours though pal, always brick myself driving between J28-J27 😂

  • @scatmanjohn895
    @scatmanjohn895 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Improper use of the horn LOL

  • @The.Redditales
    @The.Redditales ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh it’s chilly proceeds to wear shorts 🤣🤣🤣. You make me crackle 😅

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      I literally don’t have a pair of trousers at the moment for work…. I am in the proceedings of getting a pair 😂😂

  • @451greenwood
    @451greenwood ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To be fair u did well, u said He found nothing? That's actually incorrect I'd say you got pulled because u had an insecure load and as he told u to put on extra straps that actually confirms it, that's a £100 fine

    • @TruckinWithJames
      @TruckinWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s not why he pulled me, as the load was secure. They even said themselves the load was fine, but in his words specifically …. “It’s me being fussy can you just add another strap” , but no fines luckily 😬🤞 they just stopped me for a routine check 👍 hope you enjoyed the video bud

  • @ducati916SPS
    @ducati916SPS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Gastapo got you.....show me your papers!!! 🤣🤣🤣