Today was my first ever shift driving for a cash and carry doing store deliveries. Handball galore but it was only 7 pallets in total - think the agency mustve told them it was my first day I had one of the C+C guys with me who take care of the paperwork and help unload (thankfully!)
Top tips in hindsight -
make sure you are fully aware of all the basic controls before setting off (i couldnt find my main beams again even though id checked them in the morning!)
read road signs - a few times i went to go down road that i know but didnt realise they have weight limits and had to choose another route
remember to move your hand of the floor of the truck before slamming the roller door shut (yep, i forgot… trip to the pharmacy and tacho on break! my hand is nice and chunky now!)
take it slow, steady and easy - i left about half 8 and was back about half 3 - my deliveries didnt have time slots so wasnt rushing, just getting used to everything.