I’ve only been driving for a short while. Today someone else was driving my 7.5T and traffic had loaded him with 2400kgs - electrical cable on three pallets. I told him it was overloaded and as he wasn’t the regular driver I went and complained. Changed to an 18T without much argument.
I haven’t seen the weighbridge certificate. I worked out from google search - weight 5200, pump truck 100-200, tail lift 500 - total 5800-6000kgs. So 1500 max is all you can carry. I gather if one is stopped the driver gets a fine like £1500 + £100 where each strap should be and a company fine (quite sizeable no doubt).
So what do I say tomorrow in my defence. Ask to see the weightbridge cert? My right by law! I know doubt get a formal warning which is on my employer reference… so I can’t clear off and get another job so easily.
Any advice to offer… apart from keep quiet and apogise.
I would point out at the end of the day had the vehicle in fact been overloaded it was my Licence up for the chop, and as I have felt that the vehicle was overloaded I choose to bring it to the TM’s attention. Now I know that in the real world companies bend rules and regs to suit themselves, but after paying out and going through all the rigmahole of getting my licence I aint putting it in jeopardy for a days wage.
Obviously during the explantion I would remain calm and polite and I am sure that the majority of TM’s with half a brain would understand, and the fact they moved it to a 18t without much hassle means they must have thought you have a point.
jessejazza:
I’ve only been driving for a short while. Today someone else was driving my 7.5T and traffic had loaded him with 2400kgs - electrical cable on three pallets. I told him it was overloaded and as he wasn’t the regular driver I went and complained. Changed to an 18T without much argument.
I haven’t seen the weighbridge certificate. I worked out from google search - weight 5200, pump truck 100-200, tail lift 500 - total 5800-6000kgs. So 1500 max is all you can carry. I gather if one is stopped the driver gets a fine like £1500 + £100 where each strap should be and a company fine (quite sizeable no doubt).
So what do I say tomorrow in my defence. Ask to see the weightbridge cert? My right by law! I know doubt get a formal warning which is on my employer reference… so I can’t clear off and get another job so easily.
Any advice to offer… apart from keep quiet and apogise.
That should be accounted in the veh weight ie veh full up fuel etc incl all ancillary equipment ( taillift hi-ab etc ) it was up to the other driver really. you say " I went and complained" was it a complaint or a suggestion
whats the certs on the veh ( weigh plates ) where do you get your weighbridge tickets from ( do you have a WB on site ).
where do you get this " Ask to see the weightbridge cert? My right by law!" You weren’t the driver …
Sorry fella I know you think your doing good but best to point out your worries to the driver and walk away its up to THE DRIVER .
busby330:
Ill stand to be corrected however if it was me
I would point out at the end of the day had the vehicle in fact been overloaded it was my Licence up for the chop, and as I have felt that the vehicle was overloaded I choose to bring it to the TM’s attention. Now I know that in the real world companies bend rules and regs to suit themselves, but after paying out and going through all the rigmahole of getting my licence I aint putting it in jeopardy for a days wage.
Obviously during the explantion I would remain calm and polite and I am sure that the majority of TM’s with half a brain would understand, and the fact they moved it to a 18t without much hassle means they must have thought you have a point.
it was not his licence it was not his load it was not his vehicle …
busby330:
Ill stand to be corrected however if it was me
I would point out at the end of the day had the vehicle in fact been overloaded it was my Licence up for the chop, and as I have felt that the vehicle was overloaded I choose to bring it to the TM’s attention. Now I know that in the real world companies bend rules and regs to suit themselves, but after paying out and going through all the rigmahole of getting my licence I aint putting it in jeopardy for a days wage.
Obviously during the explantion I would remain calm and polite and I am sure that the majority of TM’s with half a brain would understand, and the fact they moved it to a 18t without much hassle means they must have thought you have a point.
it was not his licence it was not his load it was not his vehicle …
Ahh your right sorry mis read the OP been a long day.
You say you’re on a disciplinary hearing - what exactly are you being accused of? Interference, being a jobsworth, sticking your nose in, helping another driver stand up for themselves?
Without knowing the alleged crime it is difficult to advise on a defence. It sounds like you probably did something right, but perhaps in the wrong way…
My old MAN 8.163 with 12 pallet curtain box and ratclife tuck under tail lift would tare @ 5,100kg with me and fuel.
Iveco with 10 pallet curtain box and up the back tail lift with me and fuel would tare @ 5,600kg.
jessejazza:
I’ve only been driving for a short while. Today someone else was driving my 7.5T and traffic had loaded him with 2400kgs - electrical cable on three pallets. I told him it was overloaded and as he wasn’t the regular driver I went and complained. Changed to an 18T without much argument.
I haven’t seen the weighbridge certificate. I worked out from google search - weight 5200, pump truck 100-200, tail lift 500 - total 5800-6000kgs. So 1500 max is all you can carry. I gather if one is stopped the driver gets a fine like £1500 + £100 where each strap should be and a company fine (quite sizeable no doubt).
So what do I say tomorrow in my defence. Ask to see the weightbridge cert? My right by law! I know doubt get a formal warning which is on my employer reference… so I can’t clear off and get another job so easily.
Any advice to offer… apart from keep quiet and apogise.
That should be accounted in the veh weight ie veh full up fuel etc incl all ancillary equipment ( taillift hi-ab etc ) it was up to the other driver really. you say " I went and complained" was it a complaint or a suggestion
whats the certs on the veh ( weigh plates ) where do you get your weighbridge tickets from ( do you have a WB on site ).
where do you get this " Ask to see the weightbridge cert? My right by law!" You weren’t the driver …
Sorry fella I know you think your doing good but best to point out your worries to the driver and walk away its up to THE DRIVER .
You’re right… i was trying to my best. I shouldn’t have stuck my neck out but then again real reason is she was on lease hire. So no job now as she goes back at the end of the month.
