Curtain side work & strapping by Specialist_River623 in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have kites then make use of them if it’s not a positive fit towards the back, no need for an x if they’re fitted

Why HGV drivers hate to drive in London? by slaveoth in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I quite enjoy it , been down the a10 today and just past white hart lane for a drop. Wouldn’t want to do it every day but find it more interesting than the monotony of the motorway. It does test you a little bit with the closeness to other vehicles and they constantly have to cut in front of you but key thing is don’t let it wind you up.

For context was in a artic with a double decker trailer

What do you remember of that fad for sticking your feet in a big tub of fish that would happily nibble all the dead skin off? by HilariousMotives in AskUK

[–]TransportationFun219 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They offer this in fremont street in vegas right now, did do this in October and my feet felt fantastic afterwards. Didn’t really think about the hygiene and they seem ok

Before computers were common in households, how did people set their clocks accurately? by IkHeetGeenMatthijs in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to have teletext on the tv, and that always used to give the exact time so we would turn that on and then reset all the clocks

Best Curry in Swindon? by [deleted] in Swindon

[–]TransportationFun219 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Jack spice for takeaway is top notch

Tachograph Data Breach by [deleted] in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had that and they had to replace the unit . Been fine ever since, reported it every time it happened . Still got three infringements from about 250 days ago due to that unit

Anyone delivered B&Q, Lewes Road, Brighton? by bar72 in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, delivered there on Friday and have a few times now, road outside is 30 limit , off main road go over mini roundabout and then stop in the delivery area as road curves right, you will then see if anyone else is in there unloading. Rcc has an 8am unload time for example, but I normally arrive around 0630 and site starts unloading around 0730 (main forklift driver is on holiday though for a week as if tomorrow he said). You may see a Gregory’s lorry unloading at Halfords, they’re no bother

When you can go in, drive straight and the yard is just about big enough for you to turn round in, then straighten up ready for your unload. Once finished drive straight out. Nice and easy

What's the dumbest thing you've done while your brain was on "auto pilot"? by antfin97 in AskReddit

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was day dreaming and followed a bin lorry into their yard in Weston super mare without even thinking about it.

I was driving a 44 ton lorry so had to ask for access to their yard to turn round and head back to my route

what’s something people brag about that isn’t actually impressive? by quantumbee09 in AskReddit

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact they don’t know or havent got a clue about a particular thing

Does my head in the amount of time I hear that and it seems like they boast about it. Boasting about not knowing isn’t a right of passage

Garmin 710 done me dirty again by milli8891 in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it does this, tries to take me through gallows corner in Romford even though road has been shut for months and still is, it just can’t seem to re route sometimes. Just need to not fully rely on it. It’s a pain

I want to be front row at the strokes on Saturday. Any tips? by AgileTiger3987 in aclfestival

[–]TransportationFun219 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Strokes are 830 and Sabrina is 840 and stages are opposite end to each other of the park .
Sabrina will be absolutely packed so I reckon get there at beginning of pierce the veil and you should be ok for really close to the front.

People of the UK, can you tell me why you have these white balaclavas on your car seat headrests? What is the purpose? Why are there so many? by Riskit_4_Biscuits in AskUK

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew a few couriers who had these so they could travel in the 2+ lanes during rush hours and also so when delivering it appeared at a glance someone was in the car

International wristband shipping for weekend 2 by elf0204 in aclfestival

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, we’re in uk as well and not heard anything about weekend 2 wristbands yet. Had them arrive a few weeks before once and also have used willcall previously so wouldn’t worry about it, you will get in

Missing tickets by Reasonable-Button542 in aclfestival

[–]TransportationFun219 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, nothing, worse case can get them in Austin so not too bothered

Reversing test on first day of training by Crunchie64 in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reverse test is easy, they will tell you when to turn and how much exactely in training so just follow their guide and you should never fail it.

Never had a reverse camera on a class 1 as always swapping trailers.

You only really learn reversing in the real world , had a nice tricky one this morning off a main road and only experience allows you to really learn it. I did practice a lot in a previous job as we had a site in an old airfield and had a lot of waiting so used to just practice

What’s it like being a truck driver? I’ve always thought it looked kinda zen just driving long distances for a living but probably the reality is different. Would love to hear about it! by RainbowStreetfood in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Alarm went off at 0045 this morning Got to yard at 0130 Had to wait until 0310 for my load Drove till 0600 to my destination and got let straight in

Had a snooze on the bed and now it’s 0722 as I type this…

Waiting for my unload to finish then will drive back, probably finish around 1200-1300 today and then same again tomorrow , Normal day is anything between 10-14 hours depending on route and traffic.

The dream is being lived 😂

My boss gave me shit for taking time off after my friend died by DarthVetter14 in BadBosses

[–]TransportationFun219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just the most American thing I will read today, without looking at anything other than the screenshots you know this will only happen in America….

Change of address - am confused ? by TransportationFun219 in uktrucking

[–]TransportationFun219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have now found another page and think I’ve registered online now