I was already on the 7.5s.
Gaffer told me at the interview that they only had 2 12 tonners, and he’d already got more than enough Class 2 drivers on the bank. Apparently I’d be wasting my time doing my test (was already booked in)
Test was 15th June 2012. By the end of the month, I was taking a 12 tonner out a couple of times a week, at least once into Central London. Was daunted at first, but it’s only really a 7.5 on steroids.
Every now and again we get an 18t or 26t in on hire, I usually end up in them quite a bit, doesn’t freak me out at all.
As for Class 1 work, the place I’m at isn’t ever really going to be able justify an artic, not enough to shell out on one, so I’m just letting my 2 years build up (passed Oct 12th 2012) then I’ll decide what to do.
I’m lucky that my missus earns a lot more than I do, so money isn’t my number 1 deciding factor. There is something really nice about working less than a 5 minute drive from home.
One of our long standing drivers recently jumped ship to work for Nobby D, so when he texted me to say he’d got the job, I made sure I was first in the office to put my name on his wagon.
All mine now, part of the deal is that I go where the wagon goes. Some drivers have set runs, so can go do their own drops day by day, this can mean 12t, 7.5 or even Renault Van, depending on the orders. I just stay in my motor, and go where I’m needed. Cleanest motor on the yard, nobody faffing about with my gear, knowing I’ve got a few tools, spare bulbs, tacho rolls etc and it’s hygienic means a lot to me.
What area are you from bud?
