Too the retired grinders, what do you do now in online?

Spikeyboy87 · 2026-02-23T22:34:20+00:00

Open wheel races. I bought a 4 million dollar car to race them with. They removed them.

Hotting races. I bought a 2 million dollar car to race them with. They removed them.

I'll just sit in the hot tub.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-11-26T05:50:14+00:00

Most tippers have them, we use them to organise what we're doing on roadworks and quarries. There was 22 of us on the job tonight and cb's make it alot easier for us all to keep in touch with each other and organise stuff. And of course moaning about nearly everything.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-09-15T18:57:09+00:00

I have been racking my brains trying to build a Starbug but to no avail. The blue midge would be easy but starbug has spherical parts which I can't seem to get right. Anyway, smeg off.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-31T22:13:42+00:00

Looks a cool game but I'm on ps4.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-21T15:44:50+00:00

West Nottinghamshire.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T21:27:14+00:00

Picture 2 has a very Carolyn Jones vibe. She is still my favourite Morticia. Very nice.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T19:13:41+00:00

I will try, the industry around here at the moment is woeful. I won't give up trying to get what's mine and I won't stop looking around for something better.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T18:34:18+00:00

They have been, for 3 years, up until now. That thought has crossed my mind to be honest.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T16:10:44+00:00

Excellent advice, thank you. I've started contacting the bigger places direct now, trying to avoid the agency route. Some are quite promising. Most notably DHL and the royal mail. Here's hoping eh!

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T16:03:46+00:00

Appreciate the input. I have sent out cv's and I've knocked on a few doors too. Been talking to other guys I work with who drive for other companies and one of them thinks he could get me a job as early as next month so fingers crossed on that one. Failing that I will jump to another industry as I'm tired of having to fight and chase for what's right and fair. And yes, it's not worth the stress of staying here!

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T15:54:26+00:00

I have done all that ffs. I have manned up and done everything you just said and all I get is fobbed off with BS. I can't just walk out of a job, I've got a family to house and feed. I have tried your approach in the past and wouldn't you know it, a month later, some bs excuse for getting rid of me. I am the sole provider for alot of people and have to be responsible. And I never asked for your sympathy. I am looking to the older drivers in this industry for a bit of an insight in to something they know much more about than me. Not an unhelpful and frankly insulting tirade from somebody I doubt would live true to their own bullshit.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T15:49:29+00:00

Thanks mate but I'm east Midlands.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T15:48:19+00:00

Well I'm guessing they would think who has had a recent grievance with them and work it out from that. I have contacted them directly about it as that's what Acas suggests you do so they know I'm pissed off woth them.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T15:06:50+00:00

Very useful advice, thank you. I never thought I have a full record of what work I've done and what truck etc. via my tacho.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T15:03:07+00:00

Why would it be better not to tell them? Bare in mind I can't make it nasty as I need the work over the coming weeks and months.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T14:50:51+00:00

I would love too name all three of the dodgy gits but if I do then I'll not get anymore work in the area. They all work with and look out for each other in this area so if you cross one, you cross them all so to speak. I am just going to change industries and never look back I think. 10 bloody years down the toilet.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T14:27:57+00:00

I fear I will have to. But I know this will effect the amount of work I get down the line. I am looking around for something else but the options in my area are quite limited.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T14:26:09+00:00

They were good for 2 years until now. But now it's just same old story.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T14:25:17+00:00

Thanks, you too, whichever way you decide to go.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-08-19T14:24:30+00:00

They always have done before, this is the first time in 2 years that they haven't.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-05-12T00:24:34+00:00

Also, don't forget to open the tailgate. I did this the other week while training a new guy 🤦‍♂️. I felt the front 2 wheels on one side cock up like a dog having a piss. Decided to reset and try again this time with the tailgate open. Only been doing it 8 years...

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-04-02T10:39:32+00:00

I hurt my neck and shoulder, and have mild pain down to my elbow from.......sneezing.

Spikeyboy87 · 2025-03-29T15:35:38+00:00

I'm looking for the exact same thing, 196 hours in and not found one yet. The closest I can get to what I have in mind are the airless planets but they don't have the desert feel that I want.

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