HGV drivers on PassionFord

[kosman]

seriously mapping a wagon? thatd be mint.

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[G420 DEL]

james you idiot why did you say that!

[davyb]

I was 21 when I started at Mckeefry's I passed in the September n started in the October and everyone said to me how lucky I was to get a start in such a big company. I think the main reason I got the job was because I already knew a fair bit about tankers because I've been around them for about 12 years previous due to going with my grandad. There was 3 of us driving tanks at 1 point, me, my grandad and my uncle but my grandad retired for the 3rd time when he hit 70 and let his license go.

It has gone slack lately, I think the tanks have been hit quite hard, I know we did as alot of is were getting stood down for the day or only picking up 9 hours on most days. We seem to be very busy lately though, were all flat out.

[JTECH James]

yes, seriously!

[davyb]

Can you map the merc actros, 2544? What gains would you get and how much would it cost?

[JTECH James]

we are currently building our website for the hgvs, wont be long before the chip search covers them!

[JTECH James]

infact, some, including the merc range are on there...do a chip search and check the torque increases!

www.evolutionchips.co.uk

[jamesXXX]

already had mine remapped from 420 to 500bhp and an extra 300Nm..

[jackocab]

hi all i drive for eddie stobart at stoke used to be james irlam been there 3 years in march love it been to heysham docks today then to barrow not much snow up there tbh then back to stoke 13 hours easy day for a change!!!!

[G420 DEL]

james.... theres no foden alpha (daf cf) with a cat C12 engine im more then a little upset.

[JTECH James]

give us time lol

[G420 DEL]

lol... im in no rush.. hard to keep this from spinning as it is, add 200 more torques it would be horrendus. still wanna lol

[Ian Griffiths]

[kosman]

all my gaffers artics are mapped btween 500-520bhp except mine,it came out the factory 500bhp,my new one is 520bhp.

[JTECH James]

tbh, its going to be the fuel saving i think that will e the main reason to get it done

im not sure on the figures yet, but even if you save 10% it will soon make its money

[davyb]

Wow mine will run 510 horse with a map! Some how I cant see them paying 800 quid for me to have it done though haha

[davyb]

Hello guys, I've had a little thought and I was wondering if you would all be interested in me setting up a little forum for us all to use.

We could all have our chats n banter on there instead of filling this forum with our truck threads lol. It's just a little thought so let me know what you think.

[Mr.T]

http://www.trucknetuk.com/phpBB/

[Mr.T]

ok i am confused. class 1 class 2 etc. What is class 2 then? And what do you have to get more to drive a lorry over there. And then i mean trailer/combi adr etc.

[davyb]

I know of trucknet but I was thinkin of a closer comunity. People know each on here (some more than others obviously) it could be used for passing information round maybe seeing were people are going or parking for the night and aranging to meet for a few scoops.

[orionadam]

that sounds like a good idea davvy, ive tried use trucknet but they all picky cunts and dont wana no cuz i havnt yet got either my class 1 or 2 im just a wanab trucker

[CoupeUK]

C2 driver here, had my licence nearly 3 years now....used to do courier/light haulage work and am now doing recovery for a small local firm.

At the moment I have a 52plate Renault Midlum 220dci 10ton slidebed and a Gplate DAF 95 380bhp wrecker at my disposal

Going to do my C1 and ADR soon when the boss decides to put me through it....

[kosman]

Originally Posted by Mr.T

ok i am confused. class 1 class 2 etc. What is class 2 then? And what do you have to get more to drive a lorry over there. And then i mean trailer/combi adr etc.

over here your class1 is your basic artic,a unit and trailer,or a 6 or 8wheeler and smaller trailer etc,your class 2 covers you up to 32 tons on a single vehicle,i dont think you allowed to pull a trailer on class2,unless its a van and horsebox,a your're allowed to drive a artic unit without the 5th wheel fitted so you cant couple up to a trailer,you have to get your crane licence and adr etc seperately.

[Mr.T]

hmm ok. Well here it works like this: You get your license for driving a car. After that you get it for a single and after that for a trailer/combi wich is the same stamp. The you get your diploma. And then its just on your way. Get any truck you like.

[rs_traynor]

heres one for the truckers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7KmG24hQYc

[Big G]

Originally Posted by jackocab

hi all i drive for eddie stobart at stoke used to be james irlam been there 3 years in march love it been to heysham docks today then to barrow not much snow up there tbh then back to stoke 13 hours easy day for a change!!!!

What are they like to work for in general,
Got a form here to fill out, been told they get a new contract in March that may require more bodies.

[davyb]

How does hgvbanter.com sound for the forum if it goes ahead?

[CHRISNISS]

Im a HGV driver for Sainsburys, i drive out of elstree delivering frozen foods to stores.

[Jay-S1-RST]

I work for Eddie Stobart (based at Barlborough - near Chesterfield)

[orionadam]

Originally Posted by davyb

How does hgvbanter.com sound for the forum if it goes ahead?

sounds good not to formal

[orionadam]

also does anyone no of any yard jobs or even drivers mates jobs goin, i used to be a flat bed van driver goin all over the uk, started in the yard first and worked my way up, i stupidly lost my lience which im tryin to retake my test at the min but lack of funds, truck driving is all ive every wanted to do and i miss being out of the transport industry. im after a yard job so i can work my way back up to my coal of being a class 1 driver, any help would be great cheers guys

[davyb]

I've not heard of anything going like that round my way but I suppose it would be abit far for you anyways. Just had another thought on a name, hgvcafe. So it's either that or hgvbanter. Any other suggestions?

[loko]

Originally Posted by kosman

alreet pal,mint truck that badboy,what you on,reefers or tautliners?

bit of flat work and a few containers, thanks for the welcomes every one

[jackocab]

i only work 3 days a week sat sun mon and have done for 3 years we do alot of work for tesco and in march is when the uni lever contract starts so we will be busy then just give it a go fella but you might need a bigger wardrobe as u get loads of uniform we also get £12 a day meal allowance and a nice new truck

[orionmojo]

Originally Posted by rs_traynor

heres one for the truckers

Definatly a unique sound the Scanias have. My dad had a 142 years ago, when they were king of the road (well between that and an F16) If you didn't know what it was, it sounded fucked coming down the road

I still love my old Cummins 425. that just f***ing purrs.

[.Ross.]

Served my time they had a few Wagons ... Old Fodens ... 4400 3406 CAT engines .. Shear the Bell housing Bolts if driven wrong with the EaTON twin ..

That Scania Vid, Straight through exhaust ... Very illegal ...

Done some Tune work on C15 and C18 engines for emmisions mainly ... Not gonna Piss EURO 5 if you tune them up to much.

[denniswynott]

Not a driver myself, but big into my trucks ! This is my Dads...........

[G420 DEL]

why dont you try for a truckers room on here rather then another site.

[orionmojo]

Originally Posted by G420 DEL

why dont you try for a truckers room on here rather then another site.

I think PF has enough fat over opinionated members already without attracting more

[G420 DEL]

haha mint.