I was delivering tates yesterday.
Came to putting on the empty boxes, I was in the cab, as when you leave the cab the forklifts cease activity.
I got out to put the centre bar in the right place, thought I would wait whilst they put on four empty boxes and then I could pull the curtains forward for the last 4 boxes at the end of the trailer…No, they wouldnt do it, so I said no bother I will go out the gate for a ■■■....No, apparently I HAVE to be inside my cab for them to put anything on my vehicle (this wasnt the case on Tuesday!) I remonstrated and a manager came over, I told him how stupid it was etc. He said that it was the rules and they have to abide by them as well, so I suggested they grew a backbone and stopped rolling over for every rule…It went downhill on my part quickly, I lost it and called him a naughty name.
Over came the GM, he approached me as I was speaking with another driver…Big smirk on his face and asks me if my name is Treacle, Princess or Sweetie, doubtless he thought he was being clever, I wiped the floor with him in the sarcasm stakes, he did not take too kindly to this, so I asked him to ban me from the site, which he duly did.
There was no loading going on, so I called the office, told them what had happened and I was asked to pull out as another job was on.
When I went to get my keys from the gate, I had to retrieve them from the board myself, the GM had told security to hold my keys until 16:00 hrs, it was 13:20 hrs as I got my keys. I had an interesting conversation with QC and security and they were not very complimentary about the GM Thought he was a bit of a ■■■■ actually.
Myself, I am disappointed that I resorted to foul language, but there is history with myself and the manager(Not the GM) so I was wanting to set the record straight.
I was also disappointed with the GM, in that he was immature in his initial approach and thought that he could keep me on the premises against my will. He does not have many fans in his own workforce either. A strange man.
I agree why could’nt you just follow the rules, its guys like you who mess it up for everyone, next thing they will say not allowed in your cab and sit in some crap room for hours, I’d rather be in my cab!!
When you have spent a couple of hours waiting in your cab, you need to stretch your legs, get some fresh air, have a smoke etc.
You must have the choice, to be confined anywhere on the say so of others or just some silly rules is not right, only the Police have the power to do this, no one else.
If everyone allows themselves to be dictated to, then these companies will do as they please with you. That is wrong, I am a human being and I have choices, I choose to exercise my right to make these choices…Once they are taken from you, it is too late.
bet you wish you never started this post, any way if you are unloading under a canopy, which sounds like you were, because curt sider, then thats normal to sit in your cab while they tip you, so you cant walk off,health and safety, forklift stops because he dont know where you are, what if your load is damaged or he hits you etc, if you were on the dock then maybe you could go for your smoke (filthy habit) , I would think in both cases they would have your keys, you had a barny then decided you needed a ■■■ to calm you down so stormed off, thats what it sounds like, if you let them wind you up it gives then great pleasure so dont.
But he offered them a common sense alternative by going offsite to have a cigarette, and they are obviously all over the place with their rules as he said it wasn’t the case the last time he was there on Tuesday.
Everyone has gone mad.
overworked/underpaid:
:lol: bet you wish you never started this post, any way if you are unloading under a canopy, which sounds like you were, because curt sider, then thats normal to sit in your cab while they tip you, so you cant walk off,health and safety, forklift stops because he dont know where you are, what if your load is damaged or he hits you etc, if you were on the dock then maybe you could go for your smoke (filthy habit) , I would think in both cases they would have your keys, you had a barny then decided you needed a ■■■ to calm you down so stormed off, thats what it sounds like, if you let them wind you up it gives then great pleasure so dont.
I started this thread to show an example of how silly the rules are! They are stupid in the first place, but there is no consistency, in that I was able to do as I liked 48 hours earlier when the same rules were in operation!
The problem with rules is the interpretation by the individual, it is very difficult if you do not have clear and concise rules and rules are not binding, they are just a guideline.
These rules involve persons, human beings. They can create difficulties for some, usually those who try and enforce them, when they know full well, that they are an inconvenience to everybody and make the job take longer to accomplish
I do not have to be bothered any longer by these rules, as I will not abide by them and therefore am no longer welcome on this site…Another inconsistency, as I have been going there for 18 months and have not changed anything that I do.
The world is bonkers and we are complicit if we allow this to happen.
I know Rushden/Kettering well and if they are the rules then thats the rules but what does pi$$ me off if if you go there on a Saturday morning they sometimes have the black (description not racist view) foreign forklift drivers who slam into the lorry and to be honest not much cop. You can do anything when they unload/load and if they want to get off.
I have been getting angry with a fork lift driver in Manchester market. I am told to get there early, as they like it early, only to get there and be told it will be forty minutes at least. I just say no prob, get in my cab stick the kettle on the dash and get the porridge out. I don’t think its been more than 15mins since I started doing that. Its all just power play and mind games.
You mean morrisons burton latimer then? PITA! next time state clearly " I’m off to see pat to ask his permission to use the DRIVERS toilet " then you can have a ■■■ outside! Gm too ■■■■! you did ok, I’d of dropped him with one arrow on the beak, therefore not wishing to go back FOR LIFE! utter Richard heads down there! MIND GAMES IS ALL IT IS, tommy two tapes call him next time POWER TRIPPING [zb]!
Exactly its mind/ power games show them your in a rush or get wound up and they take the p**s, same as everywhere these days , like you say put the kettle on, stick a dvd on put you feet up ( i usually take boots off and stick legs on steering wheel/ dash) so they can see you are relaxing they dont like it, soon get you tipped/ loaded
OP take it easy mate dont let the barstewards get u down
I thought I would update this
Mainly for the naysayers on here, who are prepared to forego their integrity and put up with all manner of ■■■■ poor driver treatment.
I have been mainly delivering to and picking up from places where the people are respectful, humane and more importantly cheerful and just wanting to get on with the job.
So you lot can shove it where the sun aint gonna shine no time soon
att:
So you lot can shove it where the sun aint gonna shine no time soon
I guess we know why you get grief at places nobody else does. First class bell end. Not to worry - soon you’ll be banned from so many sites because you don’t like them that the only option for your boss is to give you your P45.
As a lorry driver you are the face of the company you’re delivering for and where you are delivering is the customer of the company who make the stuff you carry. I’d personally sack you.
att:
So you lot can shove it where the sun aint gonna shine no time soon
I guess we know why you get grief at places nobody else does. First class bell end. Not to worry - soon you’ll be banned from so many sites because you don’t like them that the only option for your boss is to give you your P45.
As a lorry driver you are the face of the company you’re delivering for and where you are delivering is the customer of the company who make the stuff you carry. I’d personally sack you.
Yeah yer right, complete bell end.
I dont have a boss, I dont have a contract, I am called when they want me to do a job…They are still calling me.
I wonder why?
Maybe because I don`t drag the job out, I am professional and I more than realise that I am the only point of contact between them and the customer
I see through the crap that gets doled out in these places, I used to be an operations manager
Maybe I am too quick in standing up for myself, but I have the luxury of having no debts, no mortgage and a business that is internet based that brings in the spondoolies…I drive because I enjoy it and it keeps me grounded…I have never, ever aquiesced, rolled over, been stitched up.
My aim is to be the best that I can in whatever I do…I have self respect and I like to work…I do not like hanging around and being shoved from pillar to post because others are not professional, nor considerate…And may I suggest don`t know how to actually do the job!
This country could be so much more productive if the job, from all parties was done properly and timely…The Germans can do it, so why can`t we?
Because Brits are essentially lazy, workshy, parasitic amoebas who feel they are deserved a living!
Well guess what, life aint like that, you have to stand on your won two feet, knock on some doors, get off your arse and go out and do some bloody graft!
att:
So you lot can shove it where the sun aint gonna shine no time soon
I guess we know why you get grief at places nobody else does. First class bell end. Not to worry - soon you’ll be banned from so many sites because you don’t like them that the only option for your boss is to give you your P45.
As a lorry driver you are the face of the company you’re delivering for and where you are delivering is the customer of the company who make the stuff you carry. I’d personally sack you.
Yeah yer right, complete bell end.
I dont have a boss, I dont have a contract, I am called when they want me to do a job…They are still calling me.
I wonder why?
Maybe because I don`t drag the job out, I am professional and I more than realise that I am the only point of contact between them and the customer
I see through the crap that gets doled out in these places, I used to be an operations manager
Maybe I am too quick in standing up for myself, but I have the luxury of having no debts, no mortgage and a business that is internet based that brings in the spondoolies…I drive because I enjoy it and it keeps me grounded…I have never, ever aquiesced, rolled over, been stitched up.
My aim is to be the best that I can in whatever I do…I have self respect and I like to work…I do not like hanging around and being shoved from pillar to post because others are not professional, nor considerate…And may I suggest don`t know how to actually do the job!
This country could be so much more productive if the job, from all parties was done properly and timely…The Germans can do it, so why can`t we?
Because Brits are essentially lazy, workshy, parasitic amoebas who feel they are deserved a living!
Well guess what, life aint like that, you have to stand on your won two feet, knock on some doors, get off your arse and go out and do some bloody graft!
If you are talking about Morrisons RDC Burton Latimer, i know of a driver they sacked from there. Their reason, he was a white antagonist. All he did was refuse to do a second load as he didn’t have the hours left to get there, tip and get back.
Only just joined this forum,but have been on that site while driving for a Northampton agency. I got mucked around and spent far to long on site. When I get some goon telling me a load of “do’s and donts” I find it best to smile,come across as if im chilled out and just say “yep no problem mate”. If there a total ■■■, this winds them up more if your totally compliant. I dont care if this is seen as a sign of weekness, just get the hours signed for. Those kind of people always have a bad day…there problem.
Thought he was a bit of a ■■■■ actually.
, I would think in both cases they would have your keys, you had a barny then decided you needed a ■■■ to calm you down so stormed off, thats what it sounds like, if you let them wind you up it gives then great pleasure so dont. 
next time state clearly " I’m off to see pat to ask his permission to use the DRIVERS toilet " 
utter Richard heads down there! 