HGV Drivers What You Need To Know!

Stay safe and compliant on the road with these top 5 rules every HGV driver in the UK needs to know! In this video, we'll cover essential tips on adhering to driving hours, vehicle maintenance, load securing, road safety regulations, and the importance of rest breaks. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned driver, these guidelines are crucial for your journey. Don't miss out on these vital insights!

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[TruckerMurdock]

Regarding Satnavs and learning the road networks I would advise any new driver to learn to read a map and carry the Truckers Atlas in your bag. If your Satnav goes down or you lose GPS you need to be able to navigate on the fly. Never EVER rely on a Satnav, your eyes, brain, and common sense are your primary navigation devices. Trust me, I've been there when you trust a Satnav and it goes badly wrong. You don't do it twice! Agreed with patience and dealing with assholes, just back off and let them find that tree that has their name on it. Pity I didn't get the near miss with an e-scooter on camera this week.

[aulusguimaraes]

Thanks for the tips i been driving for over 15 on the uk roads all ways thinking moving to drive HGV usually do miles a year on the van so you’re pushing me to achieve my goal thanks man

[That_spicy_rocco]

Got a trial day with a company near me tomorrow, class 2 to start off with which I'm happy with tbf, need to get used to tacho and hours etc. much better money than I was on at my last job too which is a bonus

[Fiery-venom]

Good to see you posting again Sam, I've got my Class 2 retest Friday and have a job lined up for tramping on car transporters via my current company. So really need to pass this time.
How are the plans going for Oz?

[sandimike]

You missed the rule about new drivers always using the second lane approaching a roundabout, and then getting stuck out there on the other side.

[I_Mark_Mills]

Hey Sam, I've been looking into becoming a HGV driver recently. Your videos have been a massive help, so thanks for that. I've talked about my intent to do this with a couple of friends, and they're saying it's not worth it anymore. That the wages during and shortly after Covid were massively inflated, and that you can't expect more than £35k for Class 1 now. Is this true? It's not a massive deal to me though. I think I'll love the work. Beats slaving away in factories like I've done for the last 5 years or so.

Also, I'm Welsh. Can't really explain how to pronounce Llanfair-PG in text! Doesn't really translate lol

[reviewmasterx]

After rule number one safety of your vehicle should be rule number two ...no your trailer hight and how to find bridge hights on your journey.

[truth]

Rule number 1 don’t video yourself while driving as it’s called driver distraction which here in the uk is law and police will give you 6 points

[Gazzxy]

still looking about for the actual step finding a dam job. company that put me through training no long has openings haha. ah well keep looking.. dosnt help indeed thinks a 3 hr drive to work is a reasonable comute.. only stuff it shows near me is agency rubbish, not leaving a full time job for that.. not when the pay isnt better anyway.

[anelestaff]

Hey Sam, so which city would it be best to live in order to start my HGV career from learners to looking 4 a job

[Steve-txjl]

Hi I have failed my hgv road test 3 times now and have it rebooked for next week
Is there anyone in the Northamptonshire area that would take on a learner 2 days a week for free to gain experience

[Ro-mmtq]

Above 4 statutory and one bad diet early death reality is, if a firm isn't willing to pay you a gross or more than £19.00/hr under PAYE then you are not going to be a respected HGV Driver as the employer isn't! The employer can't command an amount commensurate with then maintaining vehicles nor paying skilled employees a respectful rate. Time to become another type of driver if driving is your thing?

[darrenwestley]

Rule No 1
I wish I hadn't bothered

[freakunit]

Is driving a tipper or grab truck a good career?