Hi James, I've never seen your videos before but when i watched this one i assumed you had thousands of subscribers because the quality and and structure of the video was so good. Deserve a lot more but keep it up 💪💪💪

@TruckinWithJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome comment bud, I do really really appreciate that! I’m glad you think the quality of the videos are good 😎 hope you enjoy future videos and thank you for your support 😊👍

@sushiacid

12 күн бұрын

Beg

Just in the process of a career change, watched your video after some thorough research, very very helpful, cant wait to get started 😀

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Cory, I hope it all goes well for you bud 😁👍 glad you enjoyed the video too!!

Thank you for sharing this mate!

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

No problem! Hope you enjoyed it 😁👍

Hi James , great video as always , take care , stay safe and drive carefully 👍👍👍🚛

@TruckinWithJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James appreciate it 😎👍👍

Kind of late to this video but was really entertaining, thanks for the awesome content James! 🙏

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed mate 😁😁

Like the way you take life & trucking as it comes no rush. 👍 safety 1st.

@TruckinWithJames

2 жыл бұрын

Always the way! No point in rushing, life’s too short and you only mess up when you rush. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

Nice VID! Good humour!!! love it

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Zak 😎🙏

Mate this is a great video. ❤

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate 😁

Nice one James great content as usual 😀

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support Jason I really appreciate it 😎

Hi James Thanks for your help 🚚💪🤝

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😊

Quality content. It seems like any driver these days thinks they sick a camera on and speak and they’ll get views. And the ones with subscribers don’t make any effort. Top work.

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I enjoy making the content and making the best videos to my ability 👍 glad you enjoyed it 😎

Keep up the good work

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!!

quality video mate, i’m 19 and currently unemployed but after watching this video i’ll be aiming my career towards being a HGV driver. looks like such a laid back and enjoyable career, any advice for the future?

@Ferrari458-u8u

8 ай бұрын

Hello there pal,I would tell you to become a class 2 driver first enjoy that then go for class 1. Even as a glass 2 driver there is so much you can learn and do. I my self plan to do class 2 get my ADR ticket and then look at a career in tanker work starting off on milk or flower. After which I will plan on to push into ADR work like acid or fuel. Once I am transporting fuel this is when I will start to look at class 1. Long term goal is class 1 tanker driving.

hey james! hoping to get my class 2 license soon! wish me luck 👌

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Good luck mate 😁👍

I very much approve of your flag in the cab there I remember my first day on class 2, I was buddied up with another driver He got in, card in - and drove off pretty much straight away I said what about your pre-checks? He said it’s a 2019 truck! (This was 2019) I thought, so?! Needless to say it’s ALWAYS worth checking over your vehicle prior to starting work as who knows what’s happened since you last used it Been a class 1 driver since 2020 too

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Glad you approve buddy 👍 And that’s shocking, no matter if it’s new, you still do your checks 😂 Glad you’re enjoying the artics mate!

Hi James! I failed my first theory :( any tips!? Also, your vids were the original aspirations to become a hgv!! Many thanks and keep up the great vids!!!!

@TruckinWithJames

6 күн бұрын

Not to worry Jake mate!! My main tip would be to try and not OVER revise. Don’t fry your brain with info, revise casually and at a slow pace and you’re more likely to take in more info 👍👍

@Jakeyboi94

6 күн бұрын

Thanks James! Means a lot for you to reply back to me! I will, I’m doing. This for more freedom and income for my family

@TruckinWithJames

6 күн бұрын

@@Jakeyboi94 good luck with it pal. I passed on ny third attempt of the theory. So try not to worry about it too much pal and keep trying 😎👍

Hi, just curious so as you was being unloaded you took your remaining 30min break?

Hey I passed my class 2 test yesterday. I have a haulage job lined up but got to pass my module 4 test

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Well done on passing your test and good luck with the Mod 4 👍 I’m sure you’ll love it

@amandafereday7928

Жыл бұрын

@@TruckinWithJames thanks 😊

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

Hi James, If I get the class 1 license can I opt for class 2 jobs. or is it just you can work in that category. Thanks.

Once you passed your hgv test how did you get a job? As I want to change my career and always thought hgv driving would be a good job, and this video definitely makes it seem decent.

@TruckinWithJames

7 ай бұрын

Hi mate, I did an apprenticeship with a company which means I walked straight into a job 👍 but alternatives would be looking into doing something like Agency maybe to build your experience 👍

Hi James when r u thinking of doing the class 1

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom 👋 not sure yet, I’d like my class 1 behind my belt, but in no rush as of yet mate 👍

How many tons is this?

Awesome video. I'm in the midst of a career change and really think being a class 2 driver would be awesome. See more of the country rather than my office all day.

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly why I changed careers, absolutely go for it 😊👍

@sfullernj

Жыл бұрын

@@TruckinWithJames cheers dude, I think I will ☺️

Hi just came across your video I'm starting a hgv course next week, do u have any tips/ advice. Is the course hard and do u always do long days etc. Any info would be grateful and of course I've subbed 👍

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 well good luck with your course and hope it all goes well! The best advice I can give you mate is to take your time, and do not rush things. If you rush, you have more chances of messing things up. Truck driving isn’t all about long hours driving and spend most of your time on motorways. It all depends on what job you get, I spend about 60-70% of my day driving, but I only work 7-5. 👍

@warly83

Жыл бұрын

@@TruckinWithJames thanks I appreciate your feedback

Truck driving is very different in the UK versus the US.

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Very 😁

Hi James great video. Looking into doing my licence at the moment. All the trainers/recruitment companies obviously sell themselves to find you a job easily. My question is it that simple to get a class 2 job with no previous experience? Obviously I'd be searching for jobs every day as well. Is there anything I can do to stand out?

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video 😎 good luck with your test and everything mate!! I was quite lucky in that sense, I did an apprenticeship for my license so walked straight into a job. You might find that certain companies will and won’t take you on based on their insurance situation. I’ve noticed a lot of the bigger companies will take new passers on, but a lot of the smaller companies won’t. It all depends on the area you’re in etc. hope this gives you some insight mate 👍

@Mobile-pd1uc

Жыл бұрын

@@TruckinWithJames Hi mate, how long was the apprenticeship and rough wages after tax? Looking for a change. Also what are the rates after you qualify. I think your KZread career might replace your full-time job. Was surprised how positive you were in the entire video. Great content 👌

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

@@Mobile-pd1uc hi mate, rates have changed since I did mine but I was on about £10hr when I started the apprenticeship. And thanks for that really nice comment dude I really appreciate it 😁👍

@insaiyan634

5 ай бұрын

​@@TruckinWithJameshey man I'm on a government hgv bootcamp for my class 2 atm. How long should I wait before I upgrade to the Arctic or is it fine staying with a class 2. I'm kind of concerned about finding work when I get the licence and cpc

@TruckinWithJames

5 ай бұрын

@@insaiyan634 I wouldn’t rush into your class 1 mate 💪 there’s plenty of opportunities out there for both, but I think you will have much better luck with the class 2! Also for example, a lot of class 1 drivers around my area are on the same, if not less than me in wages 👍👍

Just starting out my class two career and wondered what to put in the vehicle dimensions on the sat nav, any help?

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

What vehicle are you driving bud?? Also just grab a tape measure and measure it mate!

@reeceholden5217

Жыл бұрын

It’s a Volvo rigid, First shift on Monday and I’m a bit clueless 😂

I never do my checks

Thinking of a career change to do this. Question : are there many jobs where you can return home every day do majority involve staying out overnight

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

I’d say it’s a 50/50 split mate, both jobs I’ve had I’ve been home every night 👍

Great video mate 🙂 How long does it take on average to get unloaded and back on your way?

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

All depending on if the customers ready to unload, if the areas ready, if it is a crane unload or forklift. BUT on average anywhere between 30 minutes - 2 hours bud 👍👍

@transcriber2340

Жыл бұрын

@@TruckinWithJames Thanks for your reply mate. Are drivers generally expected to unload the cargo, or does it depend on the individual job spec?

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

@@transcriber2340 yeah it all depends mate and also the truck you drive. They’re all different! Mine has hiab (crane), some have tail lifts and some don’t have anything! So it all depends who you work for and who you’re delivering too 👍👍

Hello mate what sat nav would you recommend?

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Definitely the Garmin LMT models bud, or if you have an android I’ve heard the new Tom Tom go app is great!!

Where about in Bristol are you going

@TruckinWithJames

2 жыл бұрын

I was off to our Bristol yard and also central Bristol for a quick delivery 😊

Hiya mate im 21 and looking for a change of job, thinking about doing my class 2, ive been driving a car for a couple years no problem, but obviously its a big jump to then try drive a huge lorry, was woundering just how difficult it is, i dont know if i could manuver something that big

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly mate when I got into the game. But once you sit behind the wheel for the first time, you get the gist as to what to do! It’s not as hard as it looks!! But of course, practise makes perfect! If you’re thinking about it mate and you enjoy being out on the road…. Do it!

@user-fo6mo8ch9v

Жыл бұрын

@TruckinWithJames I done delivery driving for around a year, obviously in a car so it's different but I loved it so much, loved being out on the road while working, work in a warehouse now and realise just how much I miss my driving job, definitely don't like being in one place all day, and always think back to my job in the road so I know I'd definitely like that aspect of it

Hey how are you

I'm in the position to go straight to class 1 what's your opinion on car to class one.

@TruckinWithJames

2 ай бұрын

It’s VERY different from what I’ve heard 🤣 Just keep your wits about you mate, and take it slow. Also let me know how you get on finding a job bud 👍👍

Hi mate I’ve been considering getting my class 2 now for the last 3 years after speaking to lads on HGV pages on Facebook a lot seem to say class 2 is awful I’m now debating if it’s worthwhile. What would you say about class 2 work? Thanks

@Ferrari458-u8u

8 ай бұрын

What is it they don't like about class 2 I mean if you want to be home every night and want most weekends off then I think class 2 is the way to go. But on a serious note what is it that put them of class 2 work ???

@Brock-Lesnar-WWE

2 ай бұрын

​@@Ferrari458-u8uheavy lifting

Can’t believe you support United

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Are you a Liverpool supporter James?

@TruckinWithJames

Ай бұрын

I am mate yes 👍

@troygardner8870

Ай бұрын

@@TruckinWithJames is right lad! Love to see it!

Addblue biggest con for years and we just pay it / numptys 😂

Is there more class 2 or class 1 jobs about?

@TruckinWithJames

11 күн бұрын

@@DadThatCooks couldn’t tell you to be honest mate. But probably an equal amount of

What's it like going from class 1 to 2

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have my class 1 mate 👌👌

@ryantate6447

Жыл бұрын

Ah sorry bud, it's just I work for BCA as a car transporter. I'm out 4 days a week and wondered if class 2 made you come home more.

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

@@ryantate6447 well I am home everyday mate so yeah I would have thought so 😁

I,take my truck lisence , now i want to work as a driver to have more experience And one day i will buy my own truck and living my dream Save this comment :)))))

Very late to the video but how many hours were you paid for that 12 hour day?

@Brock-Lesnar-WWE

2 ай бұрын

He got paid.... BY NOT REPLYING TO YOU🗣🤣

@dirtybiscuit9789

2 ай бұрын

HAHAHAHA

Don’t you ever fancy class 1 mate

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

I do mate indeed, I will get my license eventually, just haven’t been able to yet 😊👍

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Hi Dude top contentent . What sat nav you are using and how did you find it . ? I wish a succes to your channel🫶

@TruckinWithJames

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊👍 I use the Garmin Dezl 570-LMT which has never let me down!