Pratt of the week award goes to................

[malcolmj]

my award for pratt of the week this week goes to the driver of a white daf 85 pulling a blue curtian side highish trailer going thro pontypool todat 1015ish(thursday) Reg no YJ05YLM
your driving in your silly hi viz was to behold if i had filmed it would have to go on you tube
yes your this weeks pratt driver

ps if you read this well done for getting back i 1 piece

[hammer]

No offence but your post isn't that interesting unless you happen to be the driver of the Daf...or you.

Give us an idea of what happened that wound you up so much?

[malcolmj]

none taken
i just wanted to award him for his sheer bad driving tomorrow it might be me winning it
next week it could be you

[hammer]

Come on! Spill the beans man! What did he actually DO?

[Wheel Nut]

Wearing a hi-viz while driving is enough

[206doorman]

I'll be a pratt every day then, because our company uniform is hi-viz polo shirt,
hi-viz sweat shirt and hi-viz jacket, all logo'd.
Luckily, none reflect in the windscreen.

Yes, I know it is over the top to some, but I find it convenient not having to don
a vest at almost every tip. I keep a t-shirt with me if I really want to
go undercover.

You should elaborate on his bad driving, coz that is the real issue.

206permanentpratt.

[davecsm]

Ok, now some of you are really pissing me off, if you do sixty drops a day, are you supposed to take your hi vis off every time you get in and out of the cab. The problem is with you [zb] who moan about people wearing hi vis is that you are too thick to dress yourselves and probably get your mums to dress you every day.

[Bikemonkey]

Ok, now some of you are really pissing me off, if you do sixty drops a day, are you supposed to take your hi vis off every time you get in and out of the cab. The problem is with you [zb] who moan about people wearing hi vis is that you are too thick to dress yourselves and probably get your mums to dress you every day.

oooh errrr calm down lad.
It aint hard to take it off man.I do everytime I get in me cab.you are obviously too thick to take it off.
have you had it sown to your jumper ?or are you just [zb] lazy?
I can obviously dress myself as I have the ability to remove and redress in the said garment,it is probably you sir who cant dress yourself suppose you wear dirty rigger boots all round your cab and keep lots of empty crisp packs and empty cans on your dash also

[Gaz]

What exactly is the problem with wearing a hi viz whilst driving???

If you work for a company that insists you wear one at EVERY tip and ALL of our own sites then thats a large part of my day.

I usually find i just forget to remove it and by the time i remember i'm at the next drop anyway?

Was thinking that maybe those who object drive for cowboy outfits who couldn't care less for their drivers safety in the first place!

[kindle530]

Ok, now some of you are really pissing me off, if you do sixty drops a day, are you supposed to take your hi vis off every time you get in and out of the cab. The problem is with you [zb] who moan about people wearing hi vis is that you are too thick to dress yourselves and probably get your mums to dress you every day.

[Davey Driver]

Last week on the A1 Near Bradbury Interchange a Polish Car Driver Ran into a Truck, the Truck Driver Got out to Warn Other Motorists and was seriously Injured when struck by a car, Had he still worn his Hi Vis whilst being in the Cab he just may of been seen getting out of the cab in an Emergency and avoided Spending Xmas in Hospital (If he survived)

Jeeezus I cannot understand what the bloody fuss is about when it comes to High Vis being worn in the Cab, does it make you a better or worse driver? Does it restrict your ability to turn the steering wheel or change gear or operate the pedals accordingly etc?

[steviebyday]

things are sad when you fall out over dress codewere all supposed to be profesional drivers here arn't we............................

[Andydisco]

moaning about hi viz vests it could be worse you could be forced to wear the bright orange hi viz jackets and vests with loads of reflective bits on plus the trousers like I have to at network rail, and they dont even let you on the site with out wearing your hardhat in the cab

[blobby1]

moaning about hi viz vests it could be worse you could be forced to wear the bright orange hi viz jackets and vests with loads of reflective bits on plus the trousers like I have to at network rail, and they dont even let you on the site with out wearing your hardhat in the cab

this whole HARD HAT thing bugs me.
so you are on a site with lots of overhead steel.WTF is a hard hat going to do to help if a lump steel falls on ya head??????????????????????

[Edward Teller]

I put my hi-vis on when I get to work and leave it on, so whats the big deal? who cares? I'm a truck driver not a fashion icon.

But then again, I think people who wear baseball hats, especially backwards or side ways are Pratt's.

Or rigger boots.

Or trousers that stop halfway up your calf.

Or shave their heads.

Or, and I have seen this, all four at once.

One mans meat.......................

[bugcos]

i agree with blobby1 on this one we were supposed to wear hard hats in the docks, in the hope that a falling container would just bounce off it!!!!!!!

[Lucy]

It's handy protection when 180 gallons of standing rainwater sloshes off the top as you're watching your box on, though.

[Wheel Nut]

What exactly is the problem with wearing a hi viz whilst driving???

If you work for a company that insists you wear one at EVERY tip and ALL of our own sites then thats a large part of my day.

I usually find i just forget to remove it and by the time i remember i'm at the next drop anyway?

Was thinking that maybe those who object drive for cowboy outfits who couldn't care less for their drivers safety in the first place!

The same problem that most of the folks who wear a hi-viz in bed also couple trailers up and lay on the fifth wheel while doing it. Then they jump into a cab or worse still a train seat leaving black grease everywhere.

My cowboy outfit has over 3000 trucks and I havent seen them with grease all over the seats

[blobby1]

It's handy protection when 180 gallons of standing rainwater sloshes off the top as you're watching your box on, though.

pmsl.. i remember a GEEST box doing that to me at tees.

[SuperSmiley]

This is something that has been bugging me for ages.....i just can't understand the logic of why anyone would want to travel around looking like a glow torch stick..And if you ask someone.......it's amazing how quick they get the hump...

The fact of matter is..that Hi Vis jackets just look stupid......outside areas that require them to be worn for visual safety reasons.....And as "Wheelnut" has pointed out..... get dirty so easy........then you rubbing up against the what should be a clean seat .......or bunk...(dirty [zb])

It's like when you see.......those festive homes that you can't see the bricks.....due to the number of festive bulbs covering the wall..........and inflatable Santa.........it just doesn't look right....... it's tacky......classless...shows no standards..there is no need for it........

If your doing multi-drop in a small area........hence your in and out every 5-10mins......then ok........but any longer than that.........off it comes!!!........

I've seen drivers whom i know are going on a long distance run (or a good few miles down the road)......who just keep them on..........It takes naff all time to put one on........and half the time to yank it off.......

His Vis jackets are about as naff as a shell suit......or crocodile safety boots..

[Coffeeholic]

I don't understand those drivers who keep it on during a 3 hour plus ferry crossing but they do, I've seen three this week alone. The only advantage I can see is it gives the rest of us a warning they may be a nutter and we can try to avoid them in the restaurant.

[ROG]

This is something that has been bugging me for ages.....i just can't understand the logic of why anyone would want to travel around looking like a glow torch stick..And if you ask someone.......it's amazing how quick they get the hump...

I wear mine virtually all the time at work when it is cold - its SO cuddly & warm

[Wheel Nut]

I don't understand those drivers who keep it on during a 3 hour plus ferry crossing but they do, I've seen three this week alone. The only advantage I can see is it gives the rest of us a warning they may be a nutter and we can try to avoid them in the restaurant.

The nutters are easy to spot, they always have a tin of corned beef in their shopping bag Oh and they always sit next to you on the bus.

[Big Gaz]

i wear my hi viz vest nr enough all the time im doing multi-drop and in and out of the cab all the time and all our work is carried out at the rear of the truck on the tail lift and in busy high streets and roads ect......my hi viz is also very clean as the work is clean so dont need to worry about the seat getting dirty.....we also have to wear them at all times when in our yard and when unloading on our warehouse banks.....only time it comes off is as mentioned when traveling for a fair distance....................

[jimti]

this whole HARD HAT thing bugs me.
so you are on a site with lots of overhead steel.WTF is a hard hat going to do to help if a lump steel falls on ya head??????????????????????

I used to work in a steel yard and got a hefty bang on my hard hat by a swinging 3 tonne bundle of steel, had I not been wearing my hard hat I would not be here replying to your post
you work it out
H&S why do people hate it so much

[Lucy]

[HAIRYGORILLA]

was that an unfortunate accident before you wore the hi viz you seem to have lost a few fingers.

[HAIRYGORILLA]

and merry christmas to all

[neil46]

we were told to wear our hi-viz in the yard at night till we pointed out it made us targets for snipers from across the perimeter

[ROG]

The nutters are easy to spot, they always have a tin of corned beef in their shopping bag Oh and they always sit next to you on the bus.

You've met me then