manalishi:
Going back for a trial punt at trade-plating imminently.Different kettle of fish these days with no hitchhiking involved as was once the norm.Half driving,half hiking was the order of the day a decade or so ago(too softened by years of box jockeying) so i figured l might give it a crack.I greatly enjoyed that world for 7 years or so,interesting vehicles,interesting places/adventures and zero-micromanaged/camera monitoring which has pushed me very much away from lorrying tbh
but just wondering… if you were a rookie. with no hgv entitlement (mate interested in following me) would he still have to do the cursed CPC shinola, as well as shelling out north of a grand for the class-2 that allows for moving tractor units only i’m wondering.?
I think my pal would rise to the class-2 occasion, but possibly not too keen on shelling out for the CPC if required; which isn’t i understand a part of the trade plate game ?
I only did it…
With cars about 5 years ago for about a year.
With BCA you’re issued with a company credit to organise your own travel. You’re expected to find the most cost effective solution to get around and a great deal of my day was spent catching and waiting for trains. If you’re at a large hub like Long Bennington or Corby, you should be able to blag a ride with another trade plater. I found with Google, you could easily plan your day with buses and trains. You’re told not to bum rides on roundabouts.
I liked the job but, the pointy shoes team on the end of the phone were just the worst. Lots of rumours flying around about disgruntled drivers physically assaulting them on occasions.