RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I would like to take my HGV1 license, but i wondered if anyone on here has doen it, and had any handy hints/tips. what i would really relly like is a company to pay for me to take my test/get my license ance then employ me afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'd give up now, Rob. You are too thin to be a trucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'd give up now, Rob. You are too thin to be a trucker. thats discrimination to thin people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Jeeze I can't think of anything more dull than driving up and down motorways for a living (he says after having cover 1200 miles in the last 5 days).... whats the attraction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 whats the attraction? I think Rob secretly wants to have revenge on of all of us who made mock of his second turbo usage (or lack of) by pulling out into the middle lane while going uphill and thereby slowing us all down. Don't do it, Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Jeeze I can't think of anything more dull than driving up and down motorways for a living (he says after having cover 1200 miles in the last 5 days).... whats the attraction? International driving would be fun, especially for us unattached people Travelling europe while earning money sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 whats the attraction? I take it you've never seen Convoy That's a big 10.4 Rubber Ducky....cum own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 I have always wanted to do it, im aware that after a while it could become boring, but i can play Eye spy and things I think its to do with watching Smokey and the bandit too much Besides, on my new diet of Yorkie bars and fry ups i shall soon put weight on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I take it you've never seen Convoy I take it back.... I too have a Kris Kristofferson complex.. Sorry Rob.. did you really think you'd get a sensible answer on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Actually, my mate who's a mechanic for an F3 team says they are crying out for team truck drivers. Blokes don't seem to want to go away most weeks in the summer to steaming hot race tracks and watch formula 1 for free and all that. If i weren't a familly man, i'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 It is an increasingly hard thing to achieve to get your HGV Class 1 license. To get a company to pay for you to get your license and then work for them, you have more chance of winning the lottery as there is no shortage of HGV drivers that require work. If you do get a company that will do it you will be tied down to them for several years. PSV would be a better option as I know First bus do train you but you do have to stay with them for 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Sorry Rob.. did you really think you'd get a sensible answer on here? I know I was going to post this ages ago, but hey, its all good fun PSV would be a better option as I know First bus do train you but you do have to stay with them for 3 years. I can think of nothing id rather do less than work for First driving buses through slummy Rotherham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 What's up with the college job, Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 What's up with the college job, Rob? Its part time dude, works out really well for me, just need more hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 HI Rob ...the test is difficult no mistakes etc just like a car test but alot more involved if you go on a course like you say it will be covered in that ie Tacho laws etc maximum driving periods and minimum breaks etc a bit to get your head around, i passed mine some 18/19 years ago and its more and more paperwork nowadays Hope ive not put you off tho it is a good life if you get into the right firm Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Actually, my mate who's a mechanic for an F3 team says they are crying out for team truck drivers. Blokes don't seem to want to go away most weeks in the summer to steaming hot race tracks and watch formula 1 for free and all that. If i weren't a familly man, i'd do it. If you would pass on my request to him, im up for it. If they would pay even half of my HGV1 test id sign a years contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I take it you've never seen Convoy That's a big 10.4 Rubber Ducky....cum own. Can't see you being a trucker Rob... Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 HI Rob ...the test is difficult no mistakes etc just like a car test but alot more involved if you go on a course like you say it will be covered in that ie Tacho laws etc maximum driving periods and minimum breaks etc a bit to get your head around, i passed mine some 18/19 years ago and its more and more paperwork nowadays Hope ive not put you off tho it is a good life if you get into the right firm Cheers Ian Not at all Ian, not at all. Im aware its not as simple as the car or bike tests i have done, but ill be ok with the paperwork and theory side to it, i think i just need to give it a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Rob i have my C and C+E i didn't find it too hard to pick up, but it is totally different mentality when driving a truck especially artic sized. I managed to get both my C and C+E within 6 weeks . I passed my test driving through the middle of Hull There are companies out there that will pay for you to take C+E if you have C. If you are definitely interested then save up and get your C license then get a job and convince a company to sponsor you for C+E You could always join the Army and get them for free There is no shortage of work and it is well paid but it is dull as dish water. SAadly for me a doidgy back has stopped me taking up any hgv work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 i have my class 2 which work paid for some reason, i metioned it once ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 You could always join the Army and get them for free I WAS going to join the TA, get my lorry license, muck about on salisbury common, swank around Aldershot, shag some hookers and leave, but i found out (from this very helpful forum in fact!) that i would likely be sent to afghaistan/iraq/other nasty place with much airborne steel and so i sort of decided not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 we do the marketing for eddie stobart and they have a driver training school which seems quite successfull http://www.eddiestobart.co.uk/Careers/Driver_Training_School.php i dont know if thats any use to you mate? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 we do the marketing for eddie stobart and they have a driver training school which seems quite successfull http://www.eddiestobart.co.uk/Careers/Driver_Training_School.php i dont know if thats any use to you mate? Charlie Lo and behold, who would have thought it, a sensibleanswer Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I WAS going to join the TA, get my lorry license, muck about on salisbury common, swank around Aldershot, shag some hookers and leave, but i found out (from this very helpful forum in fact!) that i would likely be sent to afghaistan/iraq/other nasty place with much airborne steel and so i sort of decided not to Thats a small price to pay for your licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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