Almost 3 months into my first Class 2 job (new pass in Jan, never done anything like this before) and it’s got me wondering if there’s a widely regarded ‘hierarchy’ of work in the industry?
My work is all Palletways multi drop stuff and whilst on the whole it’s not too bad, some of the residential drops we have to do can be a nightmare.
Is there better/worse work out there and if so what and how does it stack up?
Cheers
Easiest work I’ve done is tippers but it’s boring as hell. I’ve also done multidrop, palletwork, bins, skips and now on fuel. Get the best pay and work the least hours, but would say I enjoyed the skips the most.
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That’s left the door wide open fo Carryfast and his usual diatribe. 
Dolphin85:
Almost 3 months into my first Class 2 job (new pass in Jan, never done anything like this before) and it’s got me wondering if there’s a widely regarded ‘hierarchy’ of work in the industry?My work is all Palletways multi drop stuff and whilst on the whole it’s not too bad, some of the residential drops we have to do can be a nightmare.
Is there better/worse work out there and if so what and how does it stack up?
Cheers
Don’t worry about hierarchy concentrate on what you want to do workwise.
Remember you can learn any job on the job .
One thing about driving wagons there is something for everyone and everyone is different.
After all its not rocket science, you don’t need to be an astronaut to drive a wagon.
I’m thick as the proverbial, never held me back I’ve had a great time for the last 32 years.
Think about your future, wagon driving is best explained by older drivers regarding heart attacks deafness ankles knees hips eyesight it all takes a toll sitting on your arse holding a steering wheel all hours of the day.
Pulling a pallet of York stone up somebody’s drive might be OK when you’re in your 20s you don’t want it later on in you’re 30s and 40s.
Pension is a must not a stakeholder a proper pension .
Sick pay (rarity these days)
Income protection.
Never mind the bellend in a wagon next to you thinking he is special.
Concentrate on the benefits a particular job may bring regarding your health vs your wealth.
Go for Gold.
The industry is wide.
Sample a few different parts of it and find your niche.
What you’re doing now i can’t stand, nor can i abide delivering to RDCs but others spend years happily doing either or both.
Dolphin85:
Almost 3 months into my first Class 2 job (new pass in Jan, never done anything like this before) and it’s got me wondering if there’s a widely regarded ‘hierarchy’ of work in the industry?My work is all Palletways multi drop stuff and whilst on the whole it’s not too bad, some of the residential drops we have to do can be a nightmare.
Is there better/worse work out there and if so what and how does it stack up?
Cheers
If it’s class 2 you’re on about , I thought Grantham - Petelee- Grantham ( just change motors ) was easy enough ( evening run ) , Grantham - 2 drops p/bro ( buffaload/ mick George ) - Grantham , donny - Lincoln - hull - donny ( hate Tesco ) but if I remember right was only a few cages
Van work is the best , floor it everywhere , 3 lane all the time , just drive like a loon , enjoyed it most of any driving for a living
Only in some peoples head. Normally those with a fragile ego
switchlogic:
Only in some peoples head. Normally those with a fragile ego
This may be true of many drivers (mainly tippers and box jockeys), but in the case of milk tanker drivers, it is an acknowledged fact that even the gods are in awe of them…
class 1 driver = lions of the jungle
class 2 and below = peasants
TruckDriverBen:
class 1 driver = lions of the jungleclass 2 and below = peasants
Yeah Class 1 drivers seem to think they own the road, until a milk tanker meets my 26t displaying ADR boards and they actually know what they mean, it seems alot of hgv drivers don’t!!!
Stephenjp:
TruckDriverBen:
class 1 driver = lions of the jungleclass 2 and below = peasants
Yeah Class 1 drivers seem to think they own the road, until a milk tanker meets my 26t displaying ADR boards and they actually know what they mean, it seems alot of hgv drivers don’t!!!
I do apologise, I was unaware that ADR boards give you right of way.
(A lowly rigid driver will have to give way to a superior Artic driver anyway, regardless of what boards it displays…)
Stephenjp:
TruckDriverBen:
class 1 driver = lions of the jungleclass 2 and below = peasants
Yeah Class 1 drivers seem to think they own the road, until a milk tanker meets my 26t displaying ADR boards and they actually know what they mean, it seems alot of hgv drivers don’t!!!
What if it happens to be a petrol tanker instead of a milk tanker 
Stephenjp:
TruckDriverBen:
class 1 driver = lions of the jungleclass 2 and below = peasants
Yeah Class 1 drivers seem to think they own the road, until a milk tanker meets my 26t displaying ADR boards and they actually know what they mean, it seems alot of hgv drivers don’t!!!
A truly sphincter inducing situation indeed.
Few things in life are as terrifying as a rigid with an orange piece of tin on it.
Stephenjp:
TruckDriverBen:
class 1 driver = lions of the jungleclass 2 and below = peasants
Yeah Class 1 drivers seem to think they own the road, until a milk tanker meets my 26t displaying ADR boards and they actually know what they mean, it seems alot of hgv drivers don’t!!!
What do they mean?
Maybe the Milk Tanker should also carry an ADR plate??
It’s not all white: ‘The cocktail of up to 20 chemicals in a glass of milk’ (from your favorite teller of the truth) The cocktail of up to 20 chemicals in a glass of milk | Daily Mail Online
Dont worry about an hierarchy just find the job that suits you. It will be out there just give it time
eagerbeaver:
Stephenjp:
TruckDriverBen:
class 1 driver = lions of the jungleclass 2 and below = peasants
Yeah Class 1 drivers seem to think they own the road, until a milk tanker meets my 26t displaying ADR boards and they actually know what they mean, it seems alot of hgv drivers don’t!!!
A truly sphincter inducing situation indeed.
Few things in life are as terrifying as a rigid with an orange piece of tin on it.
Its not the orange piece of tin you have to worry about, its whats in the back!!! 
the nodding donkey:
switchlogic:
Only in some peoples head. Normally those with a fragile egoThis may be true of many drivers (mainly tippers and box jockeys), but in the case of milk tanker drivers, it is an acknowledged fact that even the gods are in awe of them…
Well, they were until I became one and everyone realised any old t**t could do it
whisperingsmith:
Maybe the Milk Tanker should also carry an ADR plate??It’s not all white: ‘The cocktail of up to 20 chemicals in a glass of milk’ (from your favorite teller of the truth) The cocktail of up to 20 chemicals in a glass of milk | Daily Mail Online
There’s actually an argument for making milk ADR when transported in tankers. A tanker load of milk getting loose is an environmental catastrophe causing widespread death of nature and causing damage to an area that could take years to recover
switchlogic:
whisperingsmith:
Maybe the Milk Tanker should also carry an ADR plate??It’s not all white: ‘The cocktail of up to 20 chemicals in a glass of milk’ (from your favorite teller of the truth) The cocktail of up to 20 chemicals in a glass of milk | Daily Mail Online
There’s actually an argument for making milk ADR when transported in tankers. A tanker load of milk getting loose is an environmental catastrophe causing widespread death of nature and causing damage to an area that could take years to recover
I would agree…
The farmer I worked for was fined for polluting a stream with milk as he was tipping it down the drain!!