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Haven’t you had more jobs than the job centre ?
What business is it of yours how many jobs I’ve had?
Every move I’ve made, I’ve progressed in my career and earned more money for my family. That is my ultimate goal at the end of my day... To provide for my wife and two kids.
If swapping jobs to do that is needed then so be it. People who never change their minds never change anything 🤙🏻 I think you’ll do well to remember that.
Have a wonderful evening Mr mayor of dipshittery.
@@lukecinahgv Don't give these bell ends of mass destruction the airtime Luke, I'm new to your channel and binge watching your old stuff, love your attitude, you must be the most relaxed HGV driver I have ever seen. Love, best wishes and all the luck in the world to you and your family 🙂
Pretty sure this dude just jokeing luke. Unless you and he have some type of beef. But i dig it. No point staying somewere you dont like.
I took a pay cut In salary only, the money I make on CZcams (which is more doing what I do now) more than makes up for that pay cut when I switched jobs. I’ve always been open about my income no point hiding.
At earth line I was on around £680 a week, plus around £250 a week on CZcams.
At Harry and sons I was on £600 a week, plus around £500 a week on CZcams.
I’ve since had a pay rise, I’m currently on £750 a week at Harry and sons, plus £500 a week on CZcams. I pull in at least £5000 a month.
My statement still stands, even though I took a “pay cut” which is technically true, like I said the revenue from CZcams increased because of the variety of videos I’ve been able to produce since moving back to class 1,
I’ve always aimed to make more money for my family and switching jobs was in m opinion the right thing to do, my next step is to purchase my own truck and rather than be paid £150 a day like I am at the moment, I’ll be paid around £500 per load. 🤙🏻
Best way to increase your pay is to quit and get a new job, you will never her the same raise in the same role. Also that's the freedom we have, to leave and not feel trapped. The days of working for 1 company for 40 years are long gone
Watch all the Job offers rolling in come the new year, have a merry Christmas and a great new year 👍🏻
Hopefully
Luke, I am an American longhaul independent. (I own my truck) I've done this for 33 years and sacrificed, lost a lot. I lost my wife, my 3 kids, my home and all that comes with it because of my career choice. I have a lot of regrets. Specially not getting out early when I had the opportunity. You are young and just starting out with a family. Don't make the same mistakes I've made. Enjoy your family, your life because tomorrow is not a guarantee. Make the best of it and move on.
i totally agree. don't skip on first 6-7 years of your kids' life. those are the most intimate years you can have, later on you're sidelined as a parent anyway.
Javier Jimenez great advice
@@rokpodlogar6062 Sound words mate. I will take on board what you just said.
I’ll get a local class 1 job so I’m back home
Did the same mate 3 Wives lost 3 houses and my kids good advice 👍 I was also an owner driver if you want to make a small fortune in haulage start with a big fortune 😉
Nobody on their death bed ever said "I wish I spent more time at work"
@Pet C great comment 👍
Or the case of a researcher working on a condition they or a loved one ended up dying from .
I work a straight month, I left the road to drive FLT, but the first wife left me, for a male that would work
@@gotcha2.04 idiot comment 🙄
@@jimbrown4456 🤦♂️ just like yours replying to a year old comment 😂🖕
I cannot fault you Luke, I did the same shifts/odd hours your doing atm and it split me and the Mrs up, Never got to see my two young kids because i was either in the lorry at odd hours in the middle of the night or in bed catching up on sleep, Paying the same on nights is definitely time to move on. All the very best in your new job and Merry Christmas, Stay safe on the roads.
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
the haulage industry needs a massive shake up, basically modern day slave labour.
Mattfoster84 60 - 70 hour week. How the hell is that happening when you can only drive 56 hours.!! Amazed more people aren’t having serious accidents as you must be shattered doing that. Your right slavery
@@Andyb2379 because working time and driving time are 2 different things. so if say you had 5 drops in a shift each drop you have to wait an hour that's 5 hours on top of the 10hrs you can drive in a day its a joke.
and because the legislation says you can work 3 15hrs and 2 13hrs in a week, the planners, transport managers expect you to do that cause its allowed,
the industry is slowly killing people off, the stress nowadays with the hours, crap pay, traffic ect just to name a few,
@@Andyb2379 We are shattered...As the other commenter says, the office just expects us to max our hours out.
SuperFIFTHGEAR I definitely hear you. I’m class 2 been doing it 5 years. I deliver construction equipment a bit like Luke but on a much smaller scale. My hours are 7 - 5 as my yard shuts. I guess I’m lucky in that sense. But I agree how your expected to work 70 hours a week is just wrong.
Mattfoster84 mental isn’t it. I guess your better off on a bin wagon for the local authorities.
Mate, you've absolutely made the right choice. I know the guy is a small business but that's no way to treat your staff and the result is he's lost a good bloke. I've done nearly 30 years of shifts including nights and I can tell you its does f@*k you up. Times when your kids are little are the best... full of firsts ad you don't get a second go at it. They will remember this when you are old. They will remember their dad put them first. Hats off to you for that. There's a job going at Jenko's place. Good luck for the future Luke. I am still subbed and looking forward to the next chapter. All the best mate. Billy
Hi Luke, it takes a very brave man to do what you are doing. Family and health (physical and mental) comes before a job always. All the best in finding new employment better suited to you.
This is why the old timers try and warn the youngters about this job. Its one of the worst jobs for a guy with a young family to get into.
I quit in the 90s when they were talking about bringing trackers in. Nowadays it's driver behaviour software. Low pay and over regulation killed it for me, and I've never looked back.
A hard working bloke like you is hard to find! I love watching your vids from a completely non lorry driver haha i just find you brilliant to watch! Any company would he lucky to get a guy like you on board!
Much love to you and your family! Dont stop!
You've been an inspiration to me, Luke. I appreciate your advice and every little chat we've had. Definitely a contributing factor in me getting my license. Cheers and all the best bud!
i've always underestimated a truck driver's job until recently when i started working as a transport organizer. we take too many things in life for granted, don't we?
You've done right quitting with the hours you do when you have loved ones at home that you hardly see. Hope you find another company to work for and the hours are better. Nonetheless, I hope you all have a great Christmas.
Hey Luke wishing you all the best for 2020 and remember Luke "may the force by with you."
I did night shifts for 2 years Luke. Missed seeing my family like you, was missing a night's sleep every week then i could spend Saturday with them. It got to the point where i was falling asleep mid conversation. Had to pack it in eventually for health reasons as well as family.
You'll be fine mate have a nice Christmas you'll find a new job no problem in the new year.
All the best Luke, I really hope things fall into place for you in the New Year
Good luck in finding a new job in the new year Luke im sure you'll be able to find one reasonably quickly
This is an old video now, however I did general haulage for 30 years and have settled into Supermarket deliveries for a well known company. Its easy, well paid steady work with proper route planning, set start times and reasonable shifts. You know exactly what you are doing, all drops are back door in their own yards, no need to find places to rest, breaks are easy. Steady, steady work, give it a go sometime if you end up in this position again.
Out of interest is that the with a van or HGV?
Mad respect for you mate, family comes first. I'm sure you will find a new job soon and be back on our screens doing the job you love. I will always support you and your dedication. Good luck mate, and have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you Anthony. Hope you have a fantastic Christmas too buddy. Really appreciate the support :)
You'll be back at it in the New Year!! Keep up the great content! All the best!!
Good luck mate! I’m subbing in hopes you’re channel continues!! Hope all the best for you!!
I worked at the agency driving class 2. At the moment it's like atleast 11£ /hr and after 8 hours it's 16£ /hr. Atleast right now, the logistic sector is looking extremely sour, almost everyone are looking for new HGV drivers, since there is a massive shortage of them. I lived in Trowbridge and I found a driving job within a week. Hours were quite okay for me, 8-10 hours mon-fri and it was extremely flexible. I realise it might not be the best money ever, but IMO it was enough to have a life outside of the job and I managed to live quite decently and surprisingly without much stress.
11??? That's way below Norwegian minimum wage for a trucker. Minimum is like 15.16 GBP, but most won't drive for that little afaik.
@@AndreasEUR Norway is a much richer country and a lot less people than the uk
@@G7IQJUK Dude, are you drugged out or something?
there IS NOT a massive shortage of hgv drivers in this country. there's a shortage of drivers willing to work for such low wages! big difference. 15 years back before the rest of easten europe was allowed to work here there was a shortage and we saw our wages rise by £1 ph each year until it peaked at an avarage £13.50 ph. we saw roughly a 40% pay rise over 5 years. that's what happens when there's a shortage. wages go up. wages have been stagnant for ages so the proof is in the pudding:)
@@stantheman1882 Truth.
Good luck buddy. I remember throwing the keys of my truck on the desk after working 16hr days for months . I was a physical and mental wreck yet the boss just looked at me as if I was the one with the problem . Driving trucks is what i love but the industry is broken. Delivery demands are unrealistic , the pay is abysmal , road-rage and impatience is chronic and you have people in transport logistics that have no idea what a driver has to deal with on a daily basis. Experienced drivers cant wait to get out of the rat-race and now there is a big problem with recruitment . Too many people have had their head stuck in the sand over driving conditions for many years and now those problems have come home to roost.
Well put,spot on
One of the biggest problems in transport these days is that the people in charge have no idea what they're doing. When I started 30 years ago every single boss I had had been a driver at some point, so clearly understood the job. Nowadays it's college graduates with computer who have never even been out for a ride along. Bosses nowadays are only interested in maximum profit for the shareholders rather than how to run a successful business
Much respect Luke, there is plenty of work out there if you put it out.Family life is more important than any Job.Merry Xmas to you and yours ,from a retired truck driver now in Sunny Spain.
Good luck to the future Luke and all the best for the new year.
HGV driving was my dream job but after 3 years of been in the industry I realised why there is a shortage. Your life is pretty much waking up, going to work for 15 hours going home straight to bed, as soon as the alarm goes off it's straight back to work. It's not worth it, as of tomorrow I will be unemployed. I can't wait to get out the industry. Hgv driving is a minimum wage job class 1 and 2,.
Stacking shelves at asda is a better paid job with better working conditions. If you are thinking about becoming a HGV driver then think again
or some of us has the right mindset for the job, you have to have some part of you that enjoy staying by yourself. many have a childhood dream of drving trucks but not many actually has the mentallity for it. i love my long haul job, it pay decent and i dont even feel like its a job i enjoy myself driving my truck.
@@JD-rf1xc Im glad you piped in there after Elon's post lol. I'm actually just on the verge of applying to do my HGV license after 2 years of multi drop work. It's also 12 hours a day but involves jumping in and out of a van upto a 100 times a day and I only fall into bed at night wake up and go to work. I think or feel that HGV should be a better option versus what I'm doing.
@@robhunt3054 you are far better off staying in the van. A class 2 license will set you back £2000 thats if you pass first time. Then once you do get your license you will be on the same pay rate as you where in the van which is £8 a hour or less if your on a salary. Then you will have the stress of the tachograph running out, stress of finding somewhere to park up if you don't know the area or in a city. You will do 25+ drops a day which will be back breaking, people on the phone asking where your at because the drops late. Shitty run down wagons that shouldn't be on the road but the office doesn't give a fuck if the drops are still getting done. Until the minimum wage of a HGV driver goes up to £12 a hour then it's not worth doing
@@CallOfBrians I hear what your saying. It must be like van driving good and bad jobs out there. Multi drop is very route dependent also and Im on the rough end at the moment. I have been offered work (If I have a license) doing a trunk for a well known logistics firm. Pays 50% more than what Im earning now and hours less traffic permitting.
That's true but it's not as badly paid as you say, i'm getting about 2-2.5k a month and for a first proper job that ain't bad. The hours are shit but that's how it is, i don't mind it but no kids, no wife and no real need to be home often
Oh mate I know how you feel Family is very important, you need to find a happy balance between work and family.
I am defo sure you will find a new job which suits more, and I don’t see why the new company would not want to advertising on your channel.
There should be plenty of work down the south west in January, plus you do have Avail (Your Sponsor) you could work with.
I wish you all the luck in the world but don’t fret over Christmas, have a great period with your family and all will come good in the end, trust me
All the best Luke x
Best of luck with whatever you do in the new year Luke, Merry Christmas and hope you I have a happy and prosperous 2020.
Hi Luke. Thank you for laying bare some of the negatives to trucking, very insightful to those who are not drivers. Good luck with the job hunt, I am sure you'll be snapped up in no time! Merry Christmas to you and yours... 🍻
That made me cry but I can understand the reason why he quit good luck Luke.
I have my class 1 (at the moment!) unfortunatley I know i wont pass the medical after a series of events that I wont go into. Ive not driven since 2005! I was desperate for a job after leaving he army suddenly after an injury. The company I worked for, omg, just god awful hours, my daughter was 6 months old..i never saw her for a year. I jacked it in 2006 and never looked bac, got some jobs with qualifications and started my degree with open uni. Curretnly not working after a motorcycle accident so keeping a look out as now conditions mean I definitely cant drive for a living anymore and dont want too. Onwards and upwards...first thing is battling for my war pension after nearly 17 years of not knowing how serious my injures were...spine/back are seriously messed up. Least they owe me is a paltry war pension....
Luke we feel your pain, Happy New Xmas and good luck for the future
Good one as always Luke. Good luck with the job search. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I'm going to be keeping my eye out for another job to come up after Christmas. I do 4 on 4 off with my company but I fancy something a bit closer to home, I just missed the birth of my little one 2 week ago because I was over a 5 hours drive from home an of course needed to have a 45 🤦🏼♂️ there is plenty of work out there so I'm sure you won't get stuck, just finding whatever is right for you an the family
Smells like bull shit
Family first Luke, something will come up.
Keep your head up mate hope everything works out 👍
mint intro music luke and a happy merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family
Luke I have to tell you I'd have walked long before you did, good on you for sticking with it.
Hi Luke, went through the same decisions when i was your age. Changed jobs lots of times to suit family commitments and most certainly changed jobs when I was not happy. You have definitely made the right decision if you are not happy, then you have to change (as the saying goes, 1 life, live it). Enjoy Christmas with your family and friends then reassess in the new year. I have been a HGV driver for many years and have been through a lot of highs and lows within the industry. If you are looking for something slightly different where you can be your own boss and set your own hours but still want to drive HGV's then HGV Trade Plating might be for you. Its what I do now and I wished I had found this career years ago. I find it rewarding and stress free and every day is different. There are still nights out but you can work days that suit you.
Anyway have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, All the best Dave
whats hgv trade plating? need to get out the rut im in
@@Mattfoster84 Hi Matt, HGV trade plating is basically delivering vehicles from a to b for an agreed sum of money. Its done with trade plates (red ones you see running up and down the motorways). I specialise in HGV class 1 or 2 which is called heavies within the trade plate industry but you can also do cars and vans which are called lights. I am self employed and I am subcontracted to 1 employer which arranges the trade plates and insurances for you for each vehicle. One you have delivered you move on to the next collection which is either by hire car, public transport or hitching (Ive never hitched by choice). The jobs are allocated to you from a dedicated team that progresses you through the week or whatever days you have agreed to work. The best thing is that the HGV's are usually just tractor units occasionally with trailers, never loaded so no securing loads etc. You get allocated night out pay which you either save by sleeping in the cab or use a hotel whichever you prefer. So you get to see a lot of train stations and countryside between jobs but these costs are allocated in the price for the job so the money is from your wages. So i use a lot of apps for cheap tickets and hotels etc. I enjoy the challenges which is normally the public transport between jobs (finding the cheapest and quickest routes). There are a couple of good companies to work for which you will have to research as I am not promoting the company I work for just the occupation. Its not for everybody but I can honestly say I have enjoyed this career above any others I have had. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask. Dave
@@bigfoz8533 really appreciate the reply, ive always noticed guys standing at the side of roads and thought that's what they were doing just didn't know the official name, i have done it in the past with cars at hire places but you always got dropped off or picked up as it tended to be local ish, dont know if that would be for me as seems alot of unknowns and think im more of a man of routine. whats the pay like as the car side is crap minimum wage stuff.
@@Mattfoster84 Hi Matt, if its routine your after then its probably not for you. The wages can vary depending on the amount of deliveries you do and the days you work. I work a 5 day week mon to fri no weekends and the lowest ive had is £600 net pw the best to date has been considerably higher. This is one of the main areas that is beyond control because you rely on the work and the planners to create deliveries for your week. Dave
Love your content luke, All the best in your new job 👍
Luke always love your vlog I hope your Christmas go's well. Stay positive
Wow mate, i havent commented on your channel before but have been following you for a long time. To here that you feel this way is heart breaking. I hope you get into a better job where you are more comfortable and feel happy. Alot of respect for you man.
When one door closes another opens, be strong and something will come along.
All the very best Luke, I hope you can find what you are looking for and the vlogs keep rolling.
I feel for you Luke ,I didn't think you was happy on the last vlog you did ,hope you find a new job in the new year.
Hope you have good family Christmas and a happy new year all the best mate 👍
Best thing I ever did getting out of driving. Life’s so much better now seven till three thirty two minutes from home superb
This job would give me anxiety
Hi Luke good for you, family first always. Even without those weird hours you do it's certainly not easy with our crowded roads? Hope yopu had a lovely Christmas with your family. Looking forward to your new Lorry.
Merry Christmas and happy new year and good luck in your future endeavours
Those hours are brutal and well done for quitting,when your on your death bed and looking back at your life,your not going to be thinking i'm glad i worked all those hours!
Those hours are just typical
Mate thank you, you have just given me the motivation to quit my job, I do night shift and it is seriously messing with my health, am tired and grumpy and have had enough, the people I work with are great and I will leave with good memories but my health has to come first, Luke I wish you all the best for a bright future and thanks for all the vlogs and vids they have always been most enjoyable will keep an eye out for your future work.
Good luck Luke in your next job family comes first best wishes for the new year
Good luck with your job search, I hope you find something that suits you and your family. I also hope you find somewhere that lets you continue your vlogs. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best for 2020
Hi Luke remember you in the beginning we all have good days and bad mine is when your truck is treated by other drivers like a dustbin.
The reasons you give for leaving your job are mostly the same reasons I’ve quit lorry driving for good.
I did multi-drop work and I never knew what I was doing or where I was going from one day to the next.
Even if I did get the same route every day I never knew if I would get drops 10 minutes apart or 30-40 minutes apart.
I had enough of the stress and anxiety that came with lorry driving.
I've watched your hgv career from the very start and you have a fantastic attitude to work and always so chilled and calm no matter whats thrown at you. I've been an hgv driver for 20 years now and have moved on several times when situations have'nt suited. You will find work no problem, just be the man you are and you will be a credit to any employer. Family always comes first! All the best in the new year Luke...chin up.
Merry Christmas Luke, hope you have an amazing time with your family and don’t let it take up too much of your joy, just enjoy your time with your family while you have the hours
Had a dream about you last night for some reason lol, you were hanging out your window handing some lucky winners a black gopro with a tripod lol, strange! 😂 merry Christmas.
Change is as good as a rest big fella, and at end of day you've only got one chance at family life, jobs are a plenty.
I did exactly same thing couple week ago, I'm a new pass with young family and I simply couldn't justify 15x2, then 13x3, then on top of each of them 2-3 hrs each day commuting.
Then there's the 6th day ever other week aswell!!!!
Me, I simply felt it too fuxkin dangerous to carry on with the fatigue/stress and risk killing someone, plus the obvious damage to family life was instant, so I quit with just a month under me belt.
I'm Gutted as the company/staff were sound and it was my only door into the industry as a new pass but I'd rather try again and hope for finding work with atleast less commute time, to offset the working time abit than carry on at all.
All the best Luke, stuff work, go enjoy the much needed family time as it seems you really need it!!
Merry Christmas chap 🎄🎉🎉🎄😎😎
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family goes ALWAYS first then everything else merry christmas luke everything will be alright just take it easy :D
Hi Luke your health and well being needs to come first, good luck for the future what ever that maybe
Hey Luke u need a working holiday come to down to oz theres plenty of semi's u can drive no cold rainy days and the beachs r fantastic come on down 🏖cheers
Can't bring your family on a working holiday mate can you and Ozzie's do worse hours than the UK trust me iv been.
@@jayb2175 hey Jason as long as family meets aussie work visa requirements ur in lots of europeans workers in our restaurants hotel industry and there been huge influx of sub continent workers filling jobs positions from driving trucks, taxi, delivery vans to general work all on work visas. The hours u work r governed by unions and industry standards but theres a huge infrastructure project going on in Victoria , West Australia mines r getting busier TAs r earning over AUD $100000 plus did i mention weather 31 deg today 37 tomorrow and cold beer cheers ⛱
Get a job driving for a supermarket on day work 👍🏿 Can't believe they are paying the same rate for night shift that's a joke! You've made the right choice do what's best for you and your family.
Never heard of more pay for 2nd or 3rd shift work, at least here in the States.
spencer s well in the uk most places pay night shift workers a bit more than day shift
spencer s In the UK it's normal for people working unsociable hours to be a paid a premium rate. At weekends/bank holidays and nights for example
@@spencers4121 Most companies pay a differential of at least a few cents for overnight workers (warehousing, hospital, etc.) here in the northeastern states. It's very common.
@@Longhauler
DHL supply chain in the UK Pay a premium of 25% of your hourly rate between 18.oohrs and 6am which is a great incentive
Enjoy your Christmas with the family Luke and good luck with the job hunting in the New Year.
Fairplay Luke.
I made the same decision last year.Its rough and worrying but you will get another job.
Your partner and kid will fill those days your off with positive thoughts to go on and get a job that suits.
Look forward to the update....
And have a mint Xmas and I hope the new year brings you happiness.
If you wanted to quit at least you did what you thought was right merry Christmas to you and all your family
Well done Luke, you've now made the first step on leaving the lgv industry... now its time to go look for work that does not involve being forced
to work excessive & unsocial hours, treated like shit and putting the job first...
And what works that ? it's to late to get apperntiship and be on £2 PH.... plus unlivable.... it's same as the kitchen trade shit hours shit money shit life
Hope you get another job soon Pal & you have a great Christmas 🎄 & new year.
only just subscribed yesterday you will get a new job best you tuber driver and i watch a lot have a good xmas and a very good 2020
There's an old saying "don't wish too hard, it might come true!"
That is true, but life will always find a way to rebalance
Go back to class 2, I'm home every night and weekends
darrin middlebrook agreed, i quit a class 1 job, silly hours driving into central London, went back to class 2 home early and with perks that are offered not a lot less than class 1.
Some class 1 work you are home every night. Most of the parcel companies are only 40 hour contracts.
I'm not on parcels, we collect scrap tyres, I've lost 3st in 5months as its so active
Happy hanukah and have a blessed 2020 and everything good and wonderfull and happy. Love the videos man and grate respect to you boss and best wishes for the company. So yeah fam 1st and job second I dont care what people say I may be living on the street with my fam then having a job and not happy. Someone will know how it feels not being home and will give you what you want and it will work out. God bless you Luke and Community you guys are just the best💪🤞
Sorry to hear bud but you gotta do what's best for you end of the day, Happy New Year to you and hope a new position comes up quick.
Bro concentrate on you and your family at the end of the day that’s more important than CZcams we’ll wait for the videos get your self better mate
18 YEARS I've driven HGV, 12 years was brilliant 4 years shit best thing I did was leave the industry's a single mans job
I did 48 years trucking, it's a good job if you've got a good boss.
Things will look up In 2020 you have come a long way . Bless you Luke
All the best to you mate take care all the best for 2020👍👍🎄
Maybe he wanted rid of you and this was his easy route out by making you quit? 🤔
I was thinking the same . If he , boss, said, this is all ive got, even other drivers do something else, he, the boss, could do weekly change. So everyone is even. But, as you said, it could be planned to let him go.
Feel for you mate, I’ve worked in the industry 15 odd years, did nights best part of 12 as it gave me time with the Mrs and kids, but it comes at a cost to ones health.
Good old days of trucking are long gone and the industry needs to be taught a lesson, maybe a national lorry drivers strike to show solidarity?
You'll never orchestrate a national driver's strike in a million years. I work for a major food retailer based on convenience stores, it's an old established business. Some driver's only work shifts between mon-fri, they have every weekend off. Others have been shafted on permanent weekends. The week day workers couldn't care a toss, and the union is corrupt. None of the unions reps works permanent weekends. Ergo, they have no interest whatsoever in challenging the status quo. The industry is full of, 'I'm Alright Jack' merchants.
Luke I've not long retired from the job my few mate's said o you're going to miss it sorry ducks don't miss for one moment all I will say is make money work for you not you work for money all the best m8 you will find something
Those are some tough lights to see by. Good luck on your next adventure 👍
Great vlog all the best in your job hunting
I sympathize with you Luke. There’s no glamour in trucking and no ‘Road Legends’ either. The good old days finished with the 2008 economic crash and the mass import of economic Eastern European migrants. General haulage companies are going bankrupt by the dozen. If you can get on with one of the large corporations such as Wal-Mart, Sainsbury’s, Royal Mail or BT there’s a future in it, but other than that it’s finished. HGV drivers are now just labourers with a licence and similar rates of pay. Look around you, no British companies can financially compete with Romanian or Eastern European companies. You’ll just go round in circles trying to find something better.
Luke, have you thought about a career change? what about training new drivers? you've obviously are an affable character, who can communicate clearly.
Good luck luke..your vids helped me alot learning along the way. Money isnt everything, more to the pointyour health and well being is and your family of course. Good luck in you new adventure wether it be in transport or something different. Merry christmas and ill wish you a happy new year. Ps i seen you while out a few times
Merry Christmas luke , wish you and your family all the best for the new year and hope you get a fantastic new job and here is to another year of amazing content in 2020 :heart:
That’s a pretty crap wage for the expensive cargo you carry and vehicle you drive.i work 4 on 4 off for the council driving a precinct sweeper and that’s 13 pound an hr plus shift allowance.our bin lorry drivers are on about 15-16 pound an hr plus vehicle check payments.all the best in what you decide to do 👍🏻
What council you work for?
Mattfoster84 walsall Matt .think most councils are roughly the same possibly more money in London where it’s more expensive to live.ive been with them 21 years now
@@tgun9248 I'm derby city council and driver/ collectors are only on £10:20 an hour unless u can get full time driver which is very unlikely there on 11:88, no where near that sort of money, and definitely no bonuses.
Mattfoster84 is that have rate at your place Matt for hoc drivers.we as grade 5 non hgv finish at 24000 a year plus shift alowance if we work street cleansing 4 on 4 off.it used to be binmen earned more money through bonuses as work harder but it all went to pay and grading and all one level depending on none driver .driver and hgv driver.mad realy considering bin loaders with a licence don’t drive but still get paid drivers rate.i suppose every council is different
Our agency staff are on 10 pound an hr for working at the back of bin trucks
Luke that job finished me off mate, long hours destroyed my back and health even though i quite liked driving, ended up, surgery on my spine and still got problems with it.
You're doing the right thing for you and your family, best wishes mate.
How do you get a back injury from driving?
@@EinkOLED from sitting for hours on end. Your body isn't designed for sitting.
Another good vlog luke sorry to see you having to quit your job but family comes first mate hope you find something soon.You and your family have a happy Christmas and a happy new year all the best mate
Merry Christmas Luke good luck for your future employment. Tom.
I walked out of my first class 1 job two months ago, it was multi-drop pallet work around croydon and Sutton, my two years class 2 experience was mostly on the airport and I was not ready for it at all, I didn't have the experience behind me and the work wasn't for me. However I've just accepted a 4 on 4 off job driving 18 tonnes delivering goods to all the airports, and they're getting artics soon and that should be an easy way for me to build experience on class 1. It happens mate, if you're unhappy always put yourself first!
Luck C in a Maccy D's ! Lol only joking mate
He would probably earn the same working in McDonald’s or pushing trolleys in tescos
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you fuckin killed it mate :D:D:D:D:D
Merry Christmas fella and have a good new yr
Let's hope 2020 brings u a nice new job
I'm sure all the people here will not go anywhere
Get yourself sorted so u can see your family
Hard time bro but you will be fine mate your a very good driver you will find job 💪🏾💪🏾 merry Christmas luke😊 stay possitive
60 - 70 HOURS A WEEK!!! This industry needs to be looked at. How can you do those hours & remain alert & in control of 44T. Outrageous drivers are being forced to work that or made to quit because of it.
13,5h every day, mon-fri . My example. its just suck the life out of you. Not to mention when at the end of the shift a STOP sign can mean fuck all to you because of tiredness....
Think of it this way at least you can spend Christmas and new year with your family, Also see if Maxi are hiring drivers maybe jay can put in a good word for you.
I think he is looking to be home more not less and it will be 70 hours a week and 4 nights out at Maxi
@@alanbunton3124 Is that confirmed hours or is that just some numbers you made up?
@@maverick4220 yes they are quite well renowned for not being a particularly great firm to work for ... although if you can pretend I'm making that up if it suits
@@alanbunton3124 They seem alright to me from the videos i've seen from jay, he quit once with them and then a few months later went back to them so they can't be that bad.
Many respects to you and your family. We hope too see more content, but family comes first !! Take care buddy and all the best to your future
You know you best and you have to do what feels right, they'll be something out there that's a fit for you, I hope you find it soon in 2020 👍 Enjoy Christmas with your family.
Life first, career second otherwise what’s the bloody point!
@jesus jones totally agree
Wish u the best for 2020 luke . i was a bit upset to hear that u are leaving JK Transport hope u can find someone else to drive for soon wishing u all the best ..
P.S Love the vids keep up the good work. and a merry xmas and all the best for 2020
Big decision mate but clearly the right one for you and your family. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and what I’m sure will be a very happy new year! 👊🏻