How would I go about doing this?
Don’t really know of any firms that do this as I’ve only really done local work.
I’m in the Essex area if this helps and I’ve never driven abroad…
I know this is a bit of a open Question but I know nothing when it comes to euro driving
Are there any special requirements? E.g. Ferry training or requirements to have driven x amount of hours in europe… I really don’t know.
Just literally someone willing to give you a start. Theres no special training involved but obviously experience does give advantage at an interview. As for ferries/ chunnel its just drive on and off the other end…simples. Driving on the right will get some getting used to especially roundabouts and pulling out of junctions ect but a few days at it and it’ll come naturally.
Good luck in your search…
adam277:
How would I go about doing this?
Build a time machine and go back twenty years. 
AndrewG:
Just literally someone willing to give you a start. Theres no special training involved but obviously experience does give advantage at an interview. As for ferries/ chunnel its just drive on and off the other end…simples. Driving on the right will get some getting used to especially roundabouts and pulling out of junctions ect but a few days at it and it’ll come naturally.
Good luck in your search…
That ^^^
Experience helps, but some companies give non Euro drivers a start. We double man so training is very much on the job. Personally I wouldn’t send someone out who had never done abroad on their own, I think it’s really helpful to get advice on that first run.
But really, it’s not that complicated.
adam277:
How would I go about doing this?
Don’t really know of any firms that do this as I’ve only really done local work.
I’m in the Essex area if this helps and I’ve never driven abroad…I know this is a bit of a open Question but I know nothing when it comes to euro driving
Are there any special requirements? E.g. Ferry training or requirements to have driven x amount of hours in europe… I really don’t know.
Hello Adam, great post! I know Acumen enclosed car transporters go into Europe on an ad hoc basis - they have been known to go as far as Eastern Europe and as far north as Iceland! Good luck! Lucid Dreams.
If you’ve only really done local work, do you mean you haven’t done much tramping?
If that’s the case, personally I’d look to build up tramping experience in the UK first then see about breaking into euro work.
I don’t know your area, but keep your eyes peeled when you’re working- most Euro firms say so on their livery, start checking websites.
Peter Owens talks about how to get into it and what to expect in his new vid… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzdDzsJtQYI&t=1526s
adam277:
How would I go about doing this?
Don’t really know of any firms that do this as I’ve only really done local work.
I’m in the Essex area if this helps and I’ve never driven abroad…I know this is a bit of a open Question but I know nothing when it comes to euro driving
Are there any special requirements? E.g. Ferry training or requirements to have driven x amount of hours in europe… I really don’t know.
The local work might put off a potential employer, they might wonder how you’ll react when you realise you’re getting weekended. obviously companies doing that sort of thing far thinner on the ground than they used to be but nothing ventured nothing gained.
There are various types of European work, some do 2 week stints so you do a reduced weekly rest abroad and back home for the full one, other do trunking jobs, others full on tramping.
You can try general haulage firms, companies that do music tours and event work or specialist car transport.
As for knowing nothing , the Euro forum can be helpful, just don’t believe the stories that make out its some wild adventure only for the toughest in the industry, or the one that say you’ll be invited to dinner by the local mayor and his daughter, 
Not all European jobs are as described in that video. But I maybe a fair amount are.
As already said you’ll be more likely to get a start on Eu with more UK distance work behind you. It’s possible to get lucky without that experience, but that’s unlikely. Being used to your vehicle and long driving days, the differences of Eu work won’t be too bad.
Keep an eye open for any chance that comes up, but get some miles under your wheels for now.
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Another good tip if you have the time, is to take a trip to france in your car…this will give you some idea of what to expect…then when you return you would have at least experienced of driving on the wrong side of the road…dont forget that if going through Belgium in a truck, there is a toll to pay…same as a few other countries,Germany, Eastern Bloc, Austria, Hungary etc, France is a pay as you go o0n the autoroutes ( motorway) and also Spain…but this info and where to buy the toll box, or vignette you can ask in the port or on the train amongst other drivers…dont forget to tell them you are a first time driver abroad, and most will be happy to advise…or ask on here…good luck in your quest…
Alcaline near ashford kent ,s&k in south wales take on newbies it’s not the wild west out there, and not that complicated i done it many moons ago at 21 years of age and found it easy less traffic, car drivers just move out your way and go past not like england and road rage,brake checking.
Harry Monk:
adam277:
How would I go about doing this?Build a time machine and go back twenty years.
I reckon 32 - 35 years ! For a good wedge and the craic
3 wheeler:
Harry Monk:
adam277:
How would I go about doing this?Build a time machine and go back twenty years.
I reckon 32 - 35 years ! For a good wedge and the craic
But the OP has no knowledge of those times, neither do I to be honest, 
so what he experiences now will be his good times of the past.
It’s amazing how time dulls the bad things, I remember with fondness my first full time HGV driving job, all the lads parked up in Gt Yarmouth and piling into one cab to go to the cafe, the banter and ■■■■ taking, then I remember most of it was aimed at me as the new boy who’d left an office job 
oh and we did 5 nights a week out in G290’s 
muckles:
3 wheeler:
Harry Monk:
adam277:
How would I go about doing this?Build a time machine and go back twenty years.
I reckon 32 - 35 years ! For a good wedge and the craic
But the OP has no knowledge of those times, neither do I to be honest,
It’s amazing how time dulls the bad things, I remember with fondness my first full time HGV driving job, all the lads parked up in Gt Yarmouth and piling into one cab to go to the cafe, the banter and ■■■■ taking,
That’s true Muckles, but I raise your G290 for a Sed Atki 401 in Europe.
3 wheeler:
muckles:
3 wheeler:
I reckon 32 - 35 years ! For a good wedge and the craicBut the OP has no knowledge of those times, neither do I to be honest,
It’s amazing how time dulls the bad things, I remember with fondness my first full time HGV driving job, all the lads parked up in Gt Yarmouth and piling into one cab to go to the cafe, the banter and ■■■■ taking,That’s true Muckles, but I raise your G290 for a Sed Atki 401 in Europe.
Sir I salute you, and shall bow out as I feel only some of the former Middle East drivers can possibly raise the stakes above that.
hook:
Alcaline near ashford kent ,s&k in south wales take on newbies it’s not the wild west out there, and not that complicated i done it many moons ago at 21 years of age and found it easy less traffic, car drivers just move out your way and go past not like england and road rage,brake checking.
Alcaline wont take on newbes on Euro work, you will have to prove your worth on UK work first !!!
Sorry had to add,
unless you are a Polish friend of one of the Polish drivers that are already there
Use the search engine. There’s loads of places you can try and lists of names have been posted before
The event companies are coming up to their busy period and so they will be wanting Double Drivers. You could try that although it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. A great way to learn though.
Try -
Transam (Suffolk)
Fly By Nite (Redditch)
Stage Truck (Winchester?) for starters
3 wheeler:
I raise your G290 for a Sed Atki 401 in Europe.
That is truly sadistic… 
Having said that i started doing euro work in an F7 plated to its max of 36.5t…work that gearbox!
Stobratski will send new boys into europe if you get onto there “motorsport program”. Pirelli, williams, and they now have a few in at mercedes too.
Be careful what you wish for, smashed trucks and trailers is a guarentee on every trip. As is having no days of.
R Jameson were after drivers not long ago.