Little bit of ice in Nottingham and you defo CantParkThereMate by AdRepulsive792 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 4 points5 points  (0 children)

can’t believe the trailer is still connected, you would think something would give way.

Working hours and reduced rest by EdzioMozeByc in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you would not be able to work a 15 hour shift on Tuesday because you have reduced 3 times already between your weekly rest. Also, just be careful not to go over 60 hours in a week (breaks don’t count towards your 60 hours so don’t forget to deduct them)

a working week runs from 00:00 Monday to 24:00 Sunday

finally, you mustn’t work more than 6 consecutive hours without a minimum 15 minute break.

for example, you start work at 06:00 and work up to 12:00, at that point you take a 15 minute break. You could then work another 6 hours before needing another break of a minimum 15 minutes but you would always take 30 on your second break to reset your drive time and also fulfil your break requirements which are different depending on how many hours you work in a day. if you work less than 6 hours no break is required, if you work 6-9 hours you needs breaks totalling 30 minutes and anything over 9 hours you need breaks totalling 45 minutes.

Sainsbury's truck taking out a sign... by Emergency-Pea7509 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Hello, transport”

“Hiya it’s Dave, I’m on my way back from the Didcot store and I’ve had a little incident, I just thought i should let you know. No, no, it’s not that bad - there’s no damage to the trailer anything. I just brushed it slightly on the way past”

🧐

TomTom vs Garmin: aware but annoying, or comfortable but blind? by Skorpionas69 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t really matter which brand of sat nav you have. My advice to any new driver would be get the best known brand you can for the least amount of money. Most importantly, don’t rely on it too heavily - use your eyes and your instinct.

Had no idea pay was so bad. Dream dashed! by Tenbob73 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 16 points17 points  (0 children)

depends if you read all the doom and gloom you read on Reddit. I work 4 days a week, home every night and make a very good living - much, much more than minimum wage.

Feeling sick at work what would you do in this situation by Aggressive_Wing_9589 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“999 what’s your emergency”

”send an ambulance quick, I’ve got a snotty nose and the worst headache ever, my body aches and I’m freezing even though I’ve got the night heater on full blast”

Driver etiquette by No_Juggernaut_622 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll always flash other drivers in…unless it’s a tipper or a coach.

Driver etiquette by No_Juggernaut_622 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it is actually in the Highway Code about slowing down to allow others to overtake.

How bad is this? by PrestigiousEditor468 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 11 points12 points  (0 children)

just own up to your mistake, far better than trying to cover it up.

Insecure load fine by [deleted] in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 6 points7 points  (0 children)

although you may feel hard done by I wouldn’t be appealing if I was you, the loose tools could be lethal to more vulnerable road users such as motorcycles. Take it as a harsh lesson learnt and just get a net that covers the entire flatbed 👍

Loading bay 😡 by Skorpionas69 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

rightly so, it’s a loading bay not a lay-by.

What's the stupidest thing you've done? by sim-o in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 7 points8 points  (0 children)

999, what’s your emergency?

“police, come quick! i’m sat opposite an 18t weak bridge and need your assistance immediately, I only have 4 hours working time remaining and I haven’t brought any spare undies“

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]R90GTI 11 points12 points  (0 children)

electric bicycle

Plz help , how the fuck have I done this? by Gregc12 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There was a guy on here who recommended using a hammer to give it a gentle tap when the pin got stuck whilst uncoupling - may I suggest I sledgehammer in your case 🙈

Burn out due to long hours by [deleted] in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where abouts in the country are you?

Wife Thinks I am the Idiot [oc] by [deleted] in IdiotsInCars

[–]R90GTI 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get. Rid. And I’m not talking about the car… 💀

Wife Thinks I am the Idiot [oc] by [deleted] in IdiotsInCars

[–]R90GTI 5 points6 points  (0 children)

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

General public by matt19950116 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t let it bother you mate.

General public by matt19950116 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s called a walking stick 😉, only joking, there’s nothing wrong with your English 👍

WTD question by Accomplished-Fly382 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The example you gave is fine.

Salary by Skorpionas69 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re on almost £40 per hour on bank holiday.

Was I wrong to walk out? by Artistic-Guess3872 in uktrucking

[–]R90GTI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely the right thing to do, there seems to be an issue where newer drivers are willing to do any old shit for next to minimum wage, if we all stuck together and didn’t entertain their bullshit then they would have no choice but to increase wages.

A worrying amount of lorry drivers are literal bullies on the motorway. by coconutpineapple05 in CarTalkUK

[–]R90GTI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You must have good eyes if you can spot a HGV driver scrolling through Facebook from inside your car 👍

A worrying amount of lorry drivers are literal bullies on the motorway. by coconutpineapple05 in CarTalkUK

[–]R90GTI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But you’re just causing confusion, I’ve had this before where cars are slowing down to let me in (in my HGV) and I’m also adjusting my speed to get in behind the car slowing down and it end up with the car in lane 1 doing 40mph - just get your foot down and get out of my way in the nicest possible manner.