New Class 1 driver for hire... Please help!

Good afternoon,

I would however be VERY grateful if someone could lend me your eyes, mind and experience to assist some fresh meat into the industry.

My name is Rob, I am a 33 year old married father of 2 wonderful boys. I have held my Cat’s C & D since 2012/2013 and have been lucky with experience in Grab/Tipper/Skip/Chiller/Recovery and Curtain sides. I also hold a Counter-Balance FLT by the way.

I recently passed my Class 1 (Four days training, first time pass). I am really trying to find someone that is willing to give a bloke a shot in the big leagues and help me develop myself as an HGV driver. I have a can do attitude, and pride myself on my customer facing ability. I have CPC & Digi Card, and of course the license. I also have the 5 FORS E-Learning Modules completed as a brucey bonus.

Unfortunately, with many employers this seems to be insufficient, as I do NOT have 2yrs Artic’ experience. I do naturally appreciate that this is basically down to insurance premiums and understand that this is not down to the operators themselves.

I really am keen to further my career within the industry and would like to eventually progress into Heavy Haulage, O/S loads etc.

My family & I would definatly consider relocation for the right opportunity, as it seems opportunities in SW London & Surrey are limited further still.

I would really appreciate hearing from any of you well versed, industry experienced people that could provide me with advice, experience, contacts or better still… A job would be fantastic! :wink:

I thank you all kindly for your time.

Well congrats on test pass

I passed my class 2 late sept then class 1 early nov
So you got far more experience than me.
I have had 2 class 1 jobs (i left both as not for me ) and four recent offers,Low pay so im waiting for the right job . .BUT my point …it has now gone quiet .By March it should pick up i am told .so be patient bud . Good luck

Thanks buddy, and well done to you too.

Yep, I agree… I have done a few class 2 bits and bobs to find where i want to sit. So, good idea… Multi-Drop is a defo NO NO for me. I would like someone to give me a crack @ trunking/tramping/long haul & eventually heavy. :wink:

Not asking too much, I hope

I’ve dropped you a message just to add yard is about 15mins from M3 30mins from A3 and there’s 2 guys who come over from the island every week and stay till Friday