mrginge:
Surely it depends on your job?I’m not going to polish my boots when I work in muddy yards, landfills, demolition sites etc. Also my trousers will no doubt get dirty when climbing up and over the trailer for netting purposes. Then there is the donkey engine on some of the trailers that will spray you will oil/diesel every so often.
So I’m sure some drivers look down on me in the services but I’m fine with a bit of dirt. As long as my cab is clean to sleep in I’m happy.
well sed mate
happysack:
Contraflow:
You do know this is TruckNet and not Crimewatch, right?Some folk have a chip on their shoulder. This bloke has a clock.
…and he was last seen on the canal towpath following a brutal ■■■■.
If you see if him, do not approach. Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or 999.
Always shower before work and clean jeans and top every morning but as I’m in the landfill game it can be rotten by breakfast.
pickandmix:
Always proud to wear a uniform 0
Love the Western gunslinger stance mate 
(At least I aint as harsh as the smoking monkey 
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Witnesses say he sucked his belly in to fool passersby into thinking he wasn’t a wagon driver. Although one eye witness described him as “an agency driver”
happysack:
robroy:
desypete:
the trampers smell like tramps as they live in a box 15 hours a day trying to cram in a days work with trying to live some sort of life
]You speak for yourself mate.
Sorry about this robroy but I need to agree with you .
OK, but don’t make it too often
I won’t. Bloody ■■■■■■■■■
happysack:
I won’t. Bloody ■■■■■■■■■
Yeh, that’s more what I’m used to
Dumbrians[emoji12]
LMAO!!! Really■■? Each to their own - what I can’t stand is (it’s been said already) getting into a cab that stinks of sweat, or drivers who are obviously strangers to a bar of soap. There’s no excuse, at all. I couldn’t care less if I get grimy clothes during a shift, nor what anyone else might think about me - I wash, I keep my cab clean & tidy and I air it & freshen it for the next person. My job is to get things from A to B.
I always try to be neat, although sometimes work can be a little dirty so I end up looking a bit grubby. Anyone got any tips for getting 5th wheel grease out of clothes?! My hi vis makes me a little self conscious as it never stays clean…
I see what is meant with the language and conversation of other drivers. As a rule I don’t use bad language when people are around that I don’t know (esp women) as its never known how people can take things
I’ve not read all of this thread because it’s silly but Being a Yorkshireman I felt I should contribute 
Today I tipped a load of scrap from a bulker at Mettalis in Sheffield (used to be Van Dalen) then went back to yard to swap trailers (and clothes). Picked up a curtain sider loaded with toilet rolls and similar and tipped them at Asda South Elmsall. Back to yard to swap trailers again 
for a flat to pick up some steel from Rixons which had to be sheeted 
Well I didn’t know what clothes to put on nor did I know what speed to do, you know with all this stereotypical garbage that comes on here 
ANY advice would be welcomed because I’m at a loss…but it’s Friday, I’m at home and slowly getting bladdered
pickandmix:
Always proud to wear a uniform 0
WTF
dri-diddly-iver:
Well I didn’t know what clothes to put on nor did I know what speed to do, you know with all this stereotypical garbage that comes on hereANY advice would be welcomed because I’m at a loss…but it’s Friday, I’m at home and slowly getting bladdered
You’ll be getting bladdered naked then, just in case?
dri-diddly-iver:
I’ve not read all of this thread because it’s silly but Being a Yorkshireman I felt I should contributeToday I tipped a load of scrap from a bulker at Mettalis in Sheffield (used to be Van Dalen) then went back to yard to swap trailers (and clothes). Picked up a curtain sider loaded with toilet rolls and similar and tipped them at Asda South Elmsall. Back to yard to swap trailers again
Well I didn’t know what clothes to put on nor did I know what speed to do, you know with all this stereotypical garbage that comes on here
ANY advice would be welcomed because I’m at a loss…but it’s Friday, I’m at home and slowly getting bladdered
Buy a pair of overalls.
happysack:
Witnesses say he sucked his belly in to fool passersby into thinking he wasn’t a wagon driver. Although one eye witness described him as “an agency driver”
robroy:
(At least I aint as harsh as the smoking monkey
I’m known for my brutal honesty as much as that bloke is known for his brutal ■■■■■■ assaults.
rob22888:
Am I alone is being regularly left squirming at the appearance of some ‘professional’ drivers that rock up at places?Maybe i’m just a a snob, but whats wrong with wearing clothes that are actually clean? Clothes that look relatively smart & tidy? Whats the deal with drivers pitching up for work & onto customers premises in dirty jogging bottoms & a sports t-shirt with the obligatory black hi-viz? I’d never dream of it.
I was in a queue at a goods in desk the other day & felt like I was in a soup kitchen. One group having a loud conversation littered with f’s & jeffs. Come on guys, lets look & act professional to get treated accordingly.
and the Language,…
when i was driving out the quarries,i found it hard to keep clean,shovelling stone,tarmac etc out the back of the truck.now i’m on the retail side,dealing with some very attractive ladies at the ‘goods in’,i make an extra effort
I find it amazing that a firm can put a tramp in charge of a truck that can cost £ 120,000 and a load worth millions ,depending what it is, mobile phone parts or computers.
The general public have a low perception of the haulage industry, their ignorance is astounding.
Councils have a negative view, have no knowledge of road transport and always support anti truck Nimbies.
There is a true yarn of a scruffy driver turning up for tea and biscuits with the Traffic Commissioner for a disciplinary meeting and possible loss of his licence.
He rolls up in cut off jean shorts and a Bob the Squarepants tee shirt.
He was promptly told to go home and return in suitable attire and was charged for wasting the TC,s time.
Does this ring any Bells with anyone,bit of a clue which TC it was, you don’t mess her around, unless you like life on benefits ?