New HGV Driver Wages. My Agency. My Public Apology.
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- How much i get paid, what wage i get for 5 days, and my apology for what was considered Offensive.
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Don’t apologise to any snowflakes mate you are just being you and some people don’t have a sense of humour 👍
Spot on 👍
A piece of advise. I passed my class 2 two years ago. And I have been driving for 18 months. One thing you need to be aware of checking the vehicles gross and load weight. As you are working for an agency you as a driver don't mean anything to them. They can hire or fire you withing minutes. As a driver it is your responsibility to check everything related to the vehicle. I nearly got fired with my current class 2 job few months as the vehicle had been overloaded. The only reason I was not fired just necause I had checked the paperwork just leaving the warehousr. Had I been pulled by the police I would have been fined hundreds of pounds. This is the only reason I wasn't sacked. However I was called in the office the very next day and given a written warning. This warning is now part of my record. In this hgv world nibody is your friends except other decent drivers. Your agency or my company doesnt give a toss about me or you. Always save your licencse first. Jobs come and go. Once the licence is fucked .its all over. SAVING YOUR LICENCE SHOULD BE YOUR UTMOST PRIORITY.
I got a few infringements when I started 6 year ago.But I haven't had any for 3 years.I trunk on nights class 1.
You don't want to be a YES man in this industry,Because that's why drivers get mistreated because some don't stand up for them selves.
Next time park up on 9 and half hours and let them sort it.
Never go over your time because company's won't thank you for it and most probably get rid of you easier with infringements.
Keep up the work thou man.
I've just recently joined your channel and you're doing an excellent job of explaining agency work. I'm a retired HGV1 driver and was doing agency work for 5 years before I got a regular job with a company. I loved the variety of it, but as I got older, I wanted to get home more. Great channel.
Also love the door handle in the background falling off the door lol
Matthew Young Gaming new Haha! I put it on sideways because its a crappy council door and the screws wouldn’t seat properly. Hahaha!
@@Deady2012 😂😂😂😂
Top top lad!
I'm a subscriber and following your channel since you uploaded your first driving job.
Hope your well and wish you the best! ✋👍
That's mad! I've worked in a warehouse and now maccies, but I'm just starting to get my class 2 license!
Passed my class 2 today thanks for the various videos of your lessons it really helped especially the reverse video
Great video mate, keep them coming! just a quick question, ive got my theory and cpc next Monday, I just want to know when doing your cpc mod 2 test did you have questions from the revision? cheers mate
All on my channel mate. HGV Training folder.
Same here mate, that's why I love HGV work...I've done warehouse work,building site work...picking etc...I don't see driving as a job because I love it...radio on,chill out ..and they pay me for it, definitely way more ups than downs..keep.trucking pal👍
How far you generally travelling to get to these firms your sent to? I know you said 3 hour round trip when using the Oldham agency with £10 expense, that doesn't seem alot of compensation, must cost a fortune in fuel.
Dont apologise to anybody buddy. Just keep on being you! Love the content. Keep it up!
Hi mate..really enjoy your videos keep up the good work 👍 I passed my theory/ hazard perception last week and hopefully next Monday starting my practical training. I have 9 points on my licence 3 points expire on October 2020. Will the points effect my chances of getting working after the points have expired??
I dunno about points mate. Some say no more than 6 points?
Good information mate - if for example 5 years down the line you get fed up with it what would u do for work?
Hey buddy. Been watching your blogs. I'm just waiting now to do my cpc mod 4 and class 2 practical test once lock down done with. Your entertaining lol. Some of the info very helpful cheers. Keep trucking buddy. Jase.
whats the farthest youre prepared to travel to get to/from work? i got offered a job once which was 60miles away and politely refused it.
Another great one to watch, wouldn't normally comment but registered with driver hire as a new driver myself today, so really appreciate this video. 👍
I don’t really understand this vid , why delete the old one ?
Good to see the new upload Deady. Wish you well fella 👍
My experience with agency is that they think they own you.
At the end of the work day they told me to hold on to the keys, picked me up and put me on a hook. Worst night sleep I ever had
Yep they sure do, but don't forget your keeping agency's in a job as well because they get payed as well!
I used agency, went to a company kept asking for me back ended up being offered a job at the end of the week. Agencies can pay a little less as they want to be paid to but good for new drivers experience
Awesome vlog as usual bro love your honesty. I’m just like you I’ve been a mechanic/Labourer/bin man/army/bus driver I can’t believe I’m being paid to drive a lorry without people giving me crap & stress like on the busses. Being a bus driver I got paid to drive but the stress is unbelievable people blaming you for being late when your stuck in traffic and they can see the traffic in front of them lol people drunk taking the mick smoking/kicking/antisocial behaviour etc violence/people spitting in your face. Try your class 1 mate you’ll love it if you love class 2.
Love the vlogs and love the driving I’ll be vlogging soon. Don’t know if I’m staying with Keedwell or going to an agency atm I’ll let you know. Cheers bud 👍👍👍
Don’t ever change 👍👍👍
Going over your time is unavoidable at times, i went over by 8 mins on my previous vlog after being caught up on the dock for two hours. As long as you do two printouts mate one for your employer and one for your records you are covered. Hope this helps buddy 👍
Martin your a top guy
Thanks a lot mate. I was abit worried lol.
@@Deady2012
I'm 51 and thinking of a career change mate, spent the last 30 years in doors, manufacturing and maintenance, sick of having to pretend to be nice to people I don't like for 12 hour shifts.
@@mrshifter9582 at 43, me too.... I just wonder if it’s too late?
@@WiresFanDrew Never too late, go for it!
I didn't see the other video. I always miss the good stuff 🤣🤣. About a month ago I got back to the yard late. That night I came in at my usual start time. I wasn't paying attention to my elog. I didn't have a full break in. I started driving and the computer went crazy. I had to go back to the yard and take the night off.
second day of class 2, and went into overtime of driving time by 8 minutes before break, infringment thing came up. what shall i do?
Bit late 😂 2 print outs, 1 for you 1 for company. Explain why you did it.
No excuse in a class 2. Ditch them anywhere
Hey bro, quick question. Do you take your own HGV satnav around with you in the different trucks you drive or do they already have them in?
I use my phone mate. Co-pilot. For now. But yeah, take your own satnav. I've only driver 2 wagons that had sat navs & both hadn't been updated since new and didn't have new roads on or anything.
@@Deady2012 Cheers for replying mate, have you found yourself come across any bridges that you're too high to go under yet? that's my big worry when I start
I think it was deadly I was talking about this very satnav, Amazon dose have a installments payments on a Garmin HGV sat nav. I can say it is a good bit of kit and must for newbies.
Here looking for some advice, I passed my Class 2 at the end if August and struggling to find a job. I currently have a job which pays a steady income. How reliable are these agencies for work? I have debts to pay so obviously wouldn't want to leave a steady paid job to join an agency if they aren't reliable. I've heard good things and bad things about them, is it worth joining one? Or better off waiting to join a proper company?
Tom Avoid them
They lie about their volume of work then when they do use you and they will use you lol don't expect being backed up normally with firms that can't retain a driver for more than a week
Total parasites that keep the rates down while they skim off the cream
Go direct
Great video as always mate, I'm a family man and family comes 1st
Nice ending what did you slap.
My fella's had his curtains slashed many a time (repair time a pain i gather) but no ones really needed scrap paper headed for recycling
Yep had stuff nicked off back of trailer. Was pallets of lightbulbs. Had a pallet nicked!
You say it as it is, take no notice of any of the crap on the net, you are a breath of fresh air as a new driver
I wouldn’t apologise for anything mate. I think you’re doing really well in your new career! My dad always told me not to do the same thing all throughout my life because the only thing he knows is driving and he hates the fact that it’s all he knows but doesn’t hate the job, however he’s not interested in bright lights air horns and decor anymore 😂 anyway. It’s that reason alone that I’ve not got my class two yet, but over the past year it’s just been sat eating at me and I’ll be taking my theory around Easter (or at least that’s the plan) we all have to start somewhere! Your vlogs are very informative, theirs always something that I personally learn in each vlog, driving hours and Tachos being the only thing I’m overly worried about. As long as you’re at work earning the pennies, the family have a roof and financial stability and you’re enjoying it, you’re winning. Youre getting paid to drive, see the country, be your own boss and listen to your favourite music.. all things you enjoy.. chin up chest out flower! 🚛💨💨
I recently passed my class 2 this friday just gone! Just waiting for my license and cpc card to come back in post. Do you know how long the cpc card takes to come back mate? Also I've signed up to driver hire in grimsby and they're waiting for me to contact them once my cards arrive! Exciting times
Mine come back about 2 weeks after passing 1 card each day, driving lience, driver qualification card then tacho card
Don't hold your breath bud because they have no work Anyway why support a agency all they do is skim the rates
Try extrastaff, if you have one out your way. They're far better than driver hire imo .
Days mate,
Hi do you not fancy going into tipper driving on the 8 wheel tippers?
Hi av nearly got full money for hgv after saving I was thinking about the tippers any advice thanks
Always appreciate the honesty. I joined Driver Hire after I got my Class 2 and was upfront that I would do multi-drop but preferred distance work. Was with them for 3-4 months had average 2-3 jobs a week and only twice given a multidrop job. Rest were all 2-3 local drops or 3-5 drops a day with a night or two away heading back to base on day 2 to get re-loaded and up the road. Can't fault them.
Another great vid! Ignore the negative comments on here, no matter what you do/say someone will be upset over it. Looking forward to the next vlog👍
I drive a 3.5 T van and my employer tell me to always put 10 hours per day driving although we exceed this every day what’s your thoughts on that and the predicament a driver is in as refusal will lead to being sacked
Frank White been there. look for another job and leave. that's all you can do really
Cause there is no tacho's in Vans company take the piss cause it's hard to be regulated. Bad but true
Joe Brooks you’re not wrong mate Iv been there a year and I’d say 3/5 days a week I go over my drive limit plus we’re made to do over nights sleeping on the seat, there needs to be better regulation to protect drivers as it’s easy to say to quit and move but like deady we’ve all families to feed etc quit and no money coming in
@@joebrooks9495 my transit has a tacho in
I went over my working time when I was still new to the job I only drove 3 hours that day but didn’t take any break on the taco from 7:30 till 14:30 I was at the yard in work but still had to keep my card in the truck so yea got a bit of a bollocking for that
Is it worth to drop permanent job in different industry to drive hgv through agencies?
Thanks for the video. I passed my multiple questions theory test. Hazard test. And last week I passed my CPC theory test as well. I want to have class 1 license but won't mind driving class 2 as well.
Why did it take so long to get your class 2
I’ve been driving for 3yrs now class 2 and class 1, just done my first wk agency work and so far it’s been good. Got same contract until January. It’s just like you said mate just keep your head down and get on with the job. Good days and bad, love the vids mate keep it going.
What's agency work? Sorry if my question sounds stupid...
@@DomoniqueMusiclover Recruitment agency
@@maskell165 oh okay. Makes sense. We have that here, too. Sometimes we call it contractor work
Great vlog again mate don't take any notice about what anyone else says just be you.You are so down to earth and don't change who you are safe trucking mate hope your daughter gets better soon all the best
Hi mate. Great vid. I’m doing my class 2 this month at Stockport HGV. Can’t wait to get it all done. I’m also going down the agency route. My Mrs happens to be branch manager at Driver Hire Manchester South. Give them a shout if you need any work. Also noticed you like aviation. I will be starting to fly from Blackpool very soon if you fancy a trip up. You can vlog that too😀
Haha! I got my newest vlog from Manchester South lol! I give them my number and told them to contact me if they need me. Nothing as of yet though.
Don’t worry about going over your driving hours as you said no suitable parking done a print out keep it on you and crack on 👍🏻 I’ve gone over before same ready only 20mins from my yard bad traffic can’t be helped sometimes
Great vids mate keep the hard work up 👍
Got my curtain slashed last year luckily I only had 24 pallets of maize flour so nothing was stolen.
Hi Deady how does self employment work with agencies, do you pay your own tax and NI and do you sort all that side of it out yourself, also how does it compare to PAYE thanks in advance some great tips mate
Wouldn't bother mate, IR35 is putting a stop to self employment in the transport industry. All agencies near me won't even take on self employed any more.
But yeah, i used to have an accountant that did it all for me £1600 per year.
PAYE is a lot less money. For example..... Jenks driver, PAYE £650 a week take home.
Jenks driver - Through Agency, self employed. SAME JOB SAME HOURS £950 per week take home. I was clearing £900 on Class 2 some weeks lol.
@@Deady2012 Fk me Deady i know its a lot of hrs but decent money that you deserve by the way, thanks for the info mate, i have just started with driverhire again in Middlesbrough they seem like a good bunch never had issues in the past.Keep up the excellent vlogs mate, and be safe!
I’ve seen a few of ur videos now mate and commented on a couple as well I’ve been doing agency work recently and managed to get a job at ccf which is a part of Travis Perkins I found the agency pay on class 2 to be about £10 hr so for me not to good obviously for u it’s working as ur pay for a week is decent tbh but I wouldn’t like to be going different places to work all the time I like to get In a place and settle but anyway I’m enjoying ur videos I’m sure ur helping more people then u know by posting them so keep up the good work 👍 oh and on ur way to Newcastle did u go up the A1? Or the a69 ? If u did u past my house lol blinding night out in Newcastle if u ever get the chance 👌
Keep doing what exactly like to do ! Don’t worry the negative people! Always got few idiot ! You help me a lot ! I just pass my class 2 ! I can’t wait to get in the cab ! Great vlog !!! 🇭🇺
No needed to apologize mate,your just saying it like it is,some people have nothing better in there sad little lives.Keep doing what you like to do and sod 'em.You are doing what you want to do.I support your decision to try and better yourself.Best wishes to you and the family,stay safe & keep on truckin'.
Hi Deady 😀
I’m just looking for info for the near future once I obtain hgv licence, you mentioned that your self employed, I’ve heard the money is better using the agency’s if your are a ltd company.
Is this the case mate 👍
It is better money for LTD companies. Usually £1+ per hour on HGV 2. Plus you can reduce your tax bill by offsetting work, living expenses and HGV courses. Paying an accountant may be several hundred pounds, but it's cheaper overall than paying the PAYE / salary slave taxes. Basically, if you work PAYE, you're working 2.5 months per year for free.
Jon Jon thanks very much for the info m8, personally I think this is the way to work.
I have often wondered if that was true or not, thanks for your advice I’ll definitely take it on board. 😀
Hi great videos I doing my LGV class 2 any tips for the cpc theory test and practice test
Get a cd rom off amazon mate. Thats what i did
Well Sir...you've got my attention and my curiosity from the apologetic title, with no knowledge of what was in previous video that got some offended. But hey, your honesty and transparency regarding your experiences and the insight into HGV drivers life is inspiring and makes me smile at the idea of my personal future experiences as a driver. Doing my class 2 now, you've got another follower matey
Haven't they got rid of class 2 and now it's just class 1 ?
@@curley3168 you can still do just class 2
My company is putting me through for class 2 in a couple weeks and the place we are going to for the training has said in their words “we’re not gonna take you out of your 1L Aygo and stick you straight in an artic” basically they’ll still make you do a week in a rigid before you move over to the artic there’s just no test for the rigid bit if you’re going straight for class 1
Something like that anyway 😂
Like the attitude and the honesty. I'd employ you, and I'd happily work for you. Keep up the good content. 👍
So many good points made in this video
I've been an agency driver for nearly 8 years now and gained so much experience being an agency driver
Driver hire are all over the country
I done 4 years at driver hire
First two years I worked for an agency and took every shift going and had 5 days a week for pretty much two years but had to change agencies due to personal circumstances
Then walked in to driver hire and they got me work straight away and I enjoyed it but as you pointed out you need to not be fussy and take what they give you etc which is no different to the agency having to take the work they get offered by companies etc but towards the end of my 4 years at driver hire I started to get fussy and then companies started to get fussy etc and work dried up so I changed to current agency and I love it where I am but when you have driven for nearly 8 years on agency etc you've pretty much driven for everyone etc so now I am working less and concentrating on getting a better work life balance and am in to the Vanlife lifestyle which agency driving is great for and as a minimalist I've started to reduce costs and looking to reduce hours which again a person can do very easily with agency driving etc
An agency driver makes agency driving what they want it to be to fit around their circumstances etc
Great video
Legend bro. Class insight
The exact same Driver Hire also exists here in Australia but Federal Laws means that pay is significantly higher for overtime and casual workers. After 7.6 hours a day you then get paid time and a half for the first 2 hours and then double time for the rest of the day. Saturday is time and a half from the start for the first 2 hours and then double time. Sunday is double time all day. Added to that, you get 25% Casual loading to the base rate in place of not receiving sick pay or holiday pay. All in all, you get paid extremely well as a casual down under, particularly if you also do plenty of overtime.
Dude if you got a fb or email I can get onto let me know could do you a favour but not.putting it on youtube public or can I leav my nimbernat your agency ?
Don't apologize mate you say it as it is big respect and keep vlogs coming
Another good vid mate don’t apologise mate out out what you want some people (myself) will always back you
Hi will some companies or agencys take you with an in10 ?
I'm sure a big company like Tesco or DHL wouldn't mind, maybe maritime and goldstar also
I was a chef for many years in various diferent kitchen, then after that it was retail warehouse work so i agree with you with regards to looking at it as easier compared to what we used to do.
Previous jobs ...bin man, Army...burger flipper - woh, wait a minute - Army? Means you are fully qualified to handle any shit that people will give you and still stand there and smile sweetly. Many people out there have no idea. You’re a credit to yourself and your family, and a fine bloke - you’re the last person that needs to apologise, and will do well in a good company. Love the vlogs.
Thanks mate, appreciate the kind feedback.
Mate my first week as a new driver 13 infringements due to taco error and breaks etc as no one I don’t care who they are get enough training on the driver hours and the taco rules u only do ya case study mod doc and that’s it dude keep up the good work bro
Hi mate.How do I go about finding work.ive just passed and struggling to get started
Agencies mate. Ring them all. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, ring every haulage firm in a driving distance of you and ask for work. January isn't the best time to be honest, you'll be lucky to get anything in Jan, it's dead. March would be best time to start looking.
@@Deady2012 thanks for the reply.
Iam itching to get started.very unsure about how to use the tacho though
Don’t stop being you keep on going mate and egnore others
love ur vids pal keep it up
Great vlog bro luv it, 👍🤜🤛✋️👌
You haven't changed jobs again? I was supposed to do my class 1 course and test in November but it was cancelled because of lockdown. I was gutted as I was looking forward to it. Hopefully December? Wish me luck!! 😀
Can you earn more than £2500 a month on the wagons?
Great honest video lad👍🏻
No matter whatever people say pal you are a top bloke. Just remember the Internet you will see all sorts of people that don't have a second thought of complaining or shaming you for something. Just ignore any haters. Pinch of salt. Only people who enjoy your videos matter. And quite frankly this hgv training series is pure gold for me who is about to start training.
well said deady great working mentality .exactly how i feel
Brother your vlog is very positive. Keep up the good work
Honestly I've lost everything to my ex. Driving is something I've always wanted to do It's peacefull. I've never driven a truck. Your videos do help. Stay positive brother. God bless
I know the feeling mate, trust me haha!
Great video very informative
1 company I worked at a bloke accidentally left his card in all weekend got a bollocking from the boss and did the exact same thing the next weekend loads of infringements that month lol
I dont know any1 who had anything nicked off the back of there lorry but at another company a driver had his lunch box stolen when he was delivering in Bristol.
He must of had some good lunch 😂
Evening buddy my first job was mcds been going from job to job but now doing class2 training in march 2021 but been in hgv class 2 and love it it's easier than driving my car lol
A1 Yes i have had stuff stollen of a curttan sider, Slashed. a pallet of crisps and one time a singlr box of kellogs 😂
A.2 Gone over dving and working time a few times, Mainly due to Traffic and no availible parking. 2 printouts with what had happend and signed dated
Job ive Done in order Litter Picker, Wood Fabricator, Army 8yrs including 2x Tours Afganistan, Trucking, security MOD, and Back into Trucking.
Dont worry about afending some one due to youre vues, along side you are being honest and truthal witch some vlogers can be lead astray, just for hits and stats or other resones. You are a good vloger and I do enjoy watching youre progression and how you are experincing Trucking. Keep up the Hard Work Dont let the Trolls Bother you.
Thanks a lot for you positive comment :)
Iv just started hgv class 1 at the ripe old age of 48, iv been lucky to drop on a pretty easy job with 2 friends haulage firm, iv have had 28 years of graft, and i agree with you i almost feel semi retired
It's mad isn't it when you've grafted.... then sit in a wagon lol. Feel like you're stealing money haha!
“You can please some of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all the people all of the time” fuck em mate, your channel will continue to grow regardless, you’re a likeable guy and it doesn’t matter what you post, you’ll always piss somebody off I’m some way, keep grinding man 👍🏻
Deady i think your Vlogs are great, Don't listen to the nay sayers , always good to add a bit of humor into life.
Are you anywhere near stalybridge mate?
Other side of Manchester to me mate lol.
When did you start being funny I must of missed that bit😁😁😁. Keep going bee day lad👍👍👍. Hope to see you out this week let us know what your driving and I'll keep a look out. Sitting on yer bum??? What else would you sit on🤔. I do get the odd infringement but only one or two a year only because we are on four ten hour days. Horses for courses pal glad you enjoy it.
Ow do mon? I’m down int Wigan next weekend
Are u about coz I want to meet ya and shake your hand 👍👍
yer man down to earth keep it up lol
Great video again mate 💪👊👍
Nice video mate, i personally don't think you owe anyone an apology lol
Always do what makes you happy
I was done with agencies when I found out they were charging the Client £30 phr for me, I was paid £15 phr , they got £15 phr for jack all. apart from messing my wages on a daily basis, they didn't want to know about any problems.
I no this is an old video but I Just started watching your videos a few days ago and I bin driving for Co_op since Feb 19. And I got 2 both for going over my working time 2 lol was when I first stared haven't had any since
Don’t be swayed by comments from some grumpy randoms on the internet.
Better to be honest, they’ll always be somebody who will be offended no matter how much you try not to.
Good vid 👍
Had the window of the lorry cab smashed and all my personal stuff nicked while I was away getting paper work signed in the office, was on a night out run up in Manchester. Happened again in Bolton a few months after again smashed the window took all my personal stuff. One of the many reasons I gave it up.
Stuff that! That would really grind my gears! Unfortunate that mate!
If you end up doing nights out take shit cheap gear I learnt that the hard way ,
Get your Class 1 done mate and ADR with your 4 CPC add-ons , the ADR will open doors when you get thee old "you need experience " that's what I did and it got me a lot of jobs I had had a 2 week crash course Class 2 then Class 1 with no experience.
Hi deady I got my tachograph card checked a couple of months ago In a 2 week period i went over 8 mins one day 1 hour another for back I got left off with a warning just told to tighten up on brakes all ok since I think alot of slashed curtains are from illegal immigrants entering country I recently heard a driver stopped to get a coffee in a services came back out and saw curtain flapping
Another good vid
Ps , I did my time with driver hire and other agencies in the past , they all looked after me , but I am a driver , so it worked for all of us 😉
As long as you do a printout and keep it saying something like no safe place to stop or traffic or whatever your generally safe, less than 10 min over is not usually a problem. As long as it not a pattern, I had a few trying to get back to yard in London and Its all red routes untill yard.keep at it you make your own self worth and happiness at work. It doesn’t matter what others think if you enjoy it 😀😀
not disrespectful, just honest. keep up these great vlogs 👍👍👍
Was that figure after tax?
No, But i do my own taxes and what not. With the amount of tax i save (or prepare for) it means some weeks i can draw my full wage.
Deady thanks for your kindness but don't apologise to anyone you're just a great guy who is enjoying his job Keep going mate.
Nice one mate :)