Addie Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Anyone on here done it? Would you recommend driving as a career? I am seriously thinking about a complete career change and as I enjoy driving, don't mind working unusual hours thought about Lorry Driving. I am looking at the sites and going to do more research when I'm on holiday next week but thought I'd find out from anyone who does do this for a living to see if it is truly for me. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 My ex workmate left to do this last year , age 21. He loves it, courses were pricey, hourly rate shite (@£9 I think) , but if stuck in harbour like he is a lot awaiting loading, time and a half for the fat bassa for the whole weekend. Downsides.... Booze. No go, even day before. Service stations. Pricey as feck even for laying up in your cab for the night (£30 I think for some) , so he usually ends up in laybys which has the Stan acollymore stamp of approval and gets no sleep anyway, even with the doors locked Advice? You want a change. Do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Practice your prostitute murdering technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Practice your prostitute murdering technique. I did the course in Ipswich years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Why don't you try driving a bus? Bus company will put you through your test then after a couple of years experience throwing a double decker around,I'm pretty sure that only minimum hgv lessons will be required. My lad has been driving buses for about 4 years now and he earns a decent wage, especially driving the night buses for a few shifts a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Why don't you try driving a bus? Bus company will put you through your test then after a couple of years experience throwing a double decker around,I'm pretty sure that only minimum hgv lessons will be required. My lad has been driving buses for about 4 years now and he earns a decent wage, especially driving the night buses for a few shifts a week. The whole point of HGV as opposed to psv, is you don't have to speak to the drunk, smelly, pram pushing benefit clutching public.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 As long as you enjoy driving, get into it. Driving about listening to your own choice of tunes/radio station/audio book with no annoying workmates or arsehole gaffers to get on your nerves, eyeing up attractive looking females (potential victims) from a great vantage point while your mates are stuck in their offices/factories looking at the same stupid faces everyday, getting revenge on those c***s who don't indicate at roundabouts by slowly cutting across their paths in your 40 foot truck and taking an eternity to exit said roundabout, and loads more reasons. Feeling tired at work? Pull over and jump into the bunk behind the seats and have a snooze while dreaming about your bloodshot-eyed friends struggling to keep their eyes open at their desk/production line/workbench. The main problem used to be the vicious circle of employers always wanting at least 2 years experience, but there is a massive shortage of HGV drivers in the UK just now and employers and agencies are much more relaxed even allowing for up to 9 points on your license in some instances. My main bit of advice though would be to study hard on the best way to dispose of a prostitutes body as this is the main stumbling block for some in the theory test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Its quite the commitment Addie. I know because I've seen 'Big Trouble in Little China' and 'Over the Top' several times, so I think i know a little bit about truck driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Here's the practical (stage 1). Prostitute murder comes later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Northern Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 P&B has disappointed me. 4 posts to get the prostitute joke in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Would be more hygienic to find a woman (or man) to satisfy your needs IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Here's the practical (stage 1). Prostitute murder comes later. I did that in Norwich. Next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Its quite the commitment Addie. I know because I've seen 'Big Trouble in Little China' and 'Over the Top' several times, so I think i know a little bit about truck driving. What about Ice Road Truckers? Great programme, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Imagine picking up some wee dirty as you travel across Europe and shaggin her in your bunk room in the truck. I'd keep my trucker hat on for it. Utter filth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodjesSixteenIncher Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Worked tipping the trucks in the store room of a few supermarkets in my student days and the drivers were without fail, slavering radges. Think you need to have an extreme tolerance for boredom because most of them seem to develop cabin fever driving all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 So basically the money is shit, the only chance of getting laid is shagging a hooker (if I save up enough and avoid service stations) and potentially develop cabin fever. I think that covers it. I will look at other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodjesSixteenIncher Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I feel bad now, the horrible feeling of having crushed someone's dream. I mind accidentally going into the free buffet drivers section on The Stena Line and the meal that I accidentally helped myself to was very decent. Then a crew of them/us went downstairs to the soft seating kiddies cinema thing and watched Toy Story. Soz for picking the wrong anecdote, they c***s are living the life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawner upper Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Plus if you can't be bothered to stop you get to piss in big plastic bottles and throw them out the windae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 getting revenge on those c***s who don't indicate at roundabouts by slowly cutting across their paths in your 40 foot truck and taking an eternity to exit said roundaboutThis sounds incredibly appealing. They should put this in the job adverts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Prez Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Its not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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