Bewick:
For what it’s worth Lads my advice is don’t watch the programe,I didn’t,so what you don’t see can’t up-set you can it! We’ll soon sus out the saddo’s who do watch it though if the coments start again after the next instalment!!! I had the ESL book bought for me for 25p at a car boot sale a few years ago which by the look of it was still in “brand new” condition.I tried to read it but soon found out that it was one of the finest “works of fiction” ever written! I would place it somewhere between Jeremy Clarkson and J.K.Rowling’s Harry Potter.But in this case the “Boy Wizzard” came from Hesket Newmarket. Hope this post can be in no-way construed as offensive to the sponser’s as I am only trying to calm the lads down as its silly to get wound up over low grade television that is only meant for consumption by the “great un-washed” who haven’t a clue about “our chosen industry”.Keep taking the tablets lads! Cheers Bewick.
Was going to send pm but you’re not worth it - if you haven’t watched the programme the don’t comment…you have no right!! Hampton!!
Jesus… we have stamped all over this thread…and gotten a load of flack for it… and still you all go off … Pack it in guys… the only option I have left is to pre mod people and I realy dont want to do that, take the hint back off a touch… do not leave me with no other option.
Just watched it tonight at a friends house who used to work for them, and here are my thoughts:
Mo is an arrogant ■■■■. Who does he think he is? When he said he had 1 minute left, he still managed to change his trailer before parking up, (My friends observation there, not mine.) and to moan about having to wait to tip at Wickes. Knob. And to dial the office up on the Isotrak he was not looking where he was going. Hardly showing Britains top haulage company as whiter than white.
William should have led by example and had a hair cut. Scruffy git. And his tie when he got out of his Range Rover was undone. Hardly becoming of a CEO.
The planner showing the driver his days work. According to my mate, that never happens, it’s a case of there you go.
After tipping at Carlisle, where did the fuel tanker re-load before delivering to Appleton?
The day driver without his seat belt, and then being shown wearing it.
William’s pa telling the guy to shift his jacket. Why don’t they provide the office with a coat rack? (She’s currently off sick with stress, after her arse was made to look big. Why didn’t she wear a looser fitting skirt?)
The organising of the cups and glasses in the boardroom. Petty.
The spotters. GET A FRIKKIN LIFE YOU MUPPETS. All creaming themselves over the MAN with the Tesco daughters name on. Jeez, it’s a T-R-U-C-K for Christs sake. It’s a tool to do a job.
On the plus side…
William’s PA. Marks out of 10? I’d have to give her 1.
The bird on chilled. She makes my temperature rise.
Surely it is like that cop programme. The spoof reality TV one. I can’t remember the name but it is like a p**s take of reality TV but shown as if it is real.
Is it any wonder truckers get stick if the general public see Stobs finest on TV.
DAF95XF:
I’ll probably get flamed for this - Im considering applying to Stobarts
I’ll explain, Im single and have no ties and I work every weekend driving coaches anyway…
do what you like stu, dont be ruled by the ■■■■■■■■ you read on here. if the wage suits you and you want to work weekends then go for it. forget the hourly rate and meal allowance just add it all together and see what it comes to a week and i bet its average for everyone pays.
The drivers for this program have obviously been picked by the firm and the producer of the program to give an overall view of their operation as a transport company in the big league.Just take it as it comes,otherwise you will all have high blood pressure.
WHY was the tanker driver moaning when that other guy pushed in,WHY did’nt he move forward in the first place before the other guy had time to push in,after all the other trucks were waiting for fuel,or was the tanker driver having a illegal break .ow yes thats the saying [zb] in a tanker.
Looks like a lot of hard graft to earn £30k or so. I’m not far short working fairly regular days approx 6.30 - 4.30 with maybe 2 or 3 Saturday mornings a year. Never done a night out andnot bothered either. Currently driving a 10 year old dinosaur but I know where I’d rather be.
Rikki-UK:
Jesus… we have stamped all over this thread…and gotten a load of flack for it… and still you all go off … Pack it in guys… the only option I have left is to pre mod people and I realy dont want to do that, take the hint back off a touch… do not leave me with no other option.
What’s wrong with you now ■■?
People are saying as they found. I don’t see any rules being broken. Same happened with the Traffic Cops prog and Ice Road Truckers. You didn’t bat an eyelid then.
Good old RobK. You put the boot into him mucker. I,ve got a right cob on with Mr.Rikki. He didn,t just DECIMATE my highly articulate, and well constructed post on Page 3, he 50%-imated it… I,ve got a feeling that my post could have been the one that lit the Stobart HQ Fuse. If they don,t know who I am, i would be very surprised
In fact, I,m so peeved with him for his act of censorship,that he has been struck off the list of TNUK members that I,d like to meet, for the craic,and replaced by your good self pal. (You now join-- in no particular order–Dave Penn-- Harry Monk–and Wheelnut on my list ). That is when I get round to posting it on the "Who,d yer like ter meet " thread.
Buycrider:
Good old RobK. You put the boot into him mucker. I,ve got a right cob on with Mr.Rikki. He didn,t just DECIMATE my highly articulate, and well constructed post on Page 3, he 50%-imated it… I,ve got a feeling that my post could have been the one that lit the Stobart HQ Fuse. If they don,t know who I am, i would be very surprised
In fact, I,m so peeved with him for his act of censorship,that he has been struck off the list of TNUK members that I,d like to meet, for the craic,and replaced by your good self pal. (You now join-- in no particular order–Dave Penn-- Harry Monk–and Wheelnut on my list ). That is when I get round to posting it on the "Who,d yer like ter meet " thread.
Oh my… I feel so… honoured. Unfortunately my diary is looking rather full as there is already a HUGE list of fans so desperate to meet me. I was going to meet people on a first come first served basis but with so many eager fans and only so many hours in a day I am already struggling to meet the demand for this once in a lifetime opportunity . Of course, if you would like to send me some monetary incentives then I may just be able to squeeze you in somewhere .
Well I can’t comment on the programme itself as I can’t get c5, and to be honest I’d probably rather screw my pelvis to a coffee table than watch it!
BUT, IF I was a conspiracy theorist and IF I was paranoid (instead of actually knowing they’re all out to get me) I would have to say that I’ve just read all 10 pages of this thread (after the mods have hacked it obviously) and for the life of me I can’t really see anything stronger than I’d read on any one of a hundred different threads on this forum. It makes me wonder if some kind of spooky external pressure is being brought to bear
Ok! I drive for Stobarts and wear the uniform with pride. I am a professional driver and regardless who I drive for I am the same person. At the time of applying for this job it was the best offer I received.
Been here over 2 years and no plans whatsoever of leaving.
Job security - do the job you are paid for!
Wages - Guaranteed wages every 2 weeks!
All uniform provided - don’t need own clothes!
All tackle good or repaired before leave site - no worries from vosa!
Parking paid for - ok, they deduct £2.00 or whatever for inclusive meal voucher…but we get £13.00 meal allowance per day anyway
Wages are basic at £7.60 from 06:00 - 18:00 and I think £8.60 forgot sorry…outside these hours!
Rarely under pressure although it does happen - as with ANY haulage firm.
Now regards to this tv programme as stated in an earlier post about Owens…It was never going to be a blockbuster was it?
Stobarts will ALWAYS have their knockers for whatever reason only known to the person whose knocking Undercutting, or trying to undercut…all firms do it but they are not as high profile so it doesn’t matter does it
Could I suggest a new post starting, cus the next programme is on tomorrow and this one is way beyond it’s expiry date.
Also, while I’m waffling - those that don’t or haven’t watched it please don’t comment on something you have no interest or knowledge in!
I’m living the Stobart dream Don’t wear the tie but do read the bible - truck on and be safe
All creaming themselves over the MAN with the Tesco daughters name on. Jeez, it’s a T-R-U-C-K for Christs sake. It’s a tool to do a job.
.ow yes thats the saying [zb] in a tanker.
Unfortunately my diary is looking rather full as there is already a HUGE list of fans so desperate to meet me. I was going to meet people on a first come first served basis but with so many eager fans and only so many hours in a day I am already struggling to meet the demand for this once in a lifetime opportunity 
. Of course, if you would like to send me some monetary incentives then I may just be able to squeeze you in somewhere 
