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09-01-2010, 06:15 PM
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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.
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.
09-01-2010, 08:36 PM
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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!!!!
im more then a little upset.
10-01-2010, 08:08 AM
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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.
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.
10-01-2010, 08:38 AM
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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.
10-01-2010, 09:33 AM
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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.
10-01-2010, 10:50 AM
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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....
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....
10-01-2010, 11:45 AM
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sideways all the way!
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.
10-01-2010, 11:50 AM
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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. 
10-01-2010, 12:40 PM
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11-01-2010, 11:52 AM
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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
11-01-2010, 01:20 PM
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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?
11-01-2010, 01:34 PM
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11-01-2010, 06:47 PM
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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 Ł12 a day meal allowance and a nice new truck
11-01-2010, 07:20 PM
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heres one for the truckers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7KmG24hQYc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7KmG24hQYc
I still love my old Cummins 425.
that just f***ing purrs. 
11-01-2010, 07:26 PM
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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.
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.
