Now an Artic man

How do fellow trucking brethren?

I’ve been driving professionally now for 16 years.

10 on rigids, 5 on drawbars and the last few months on an artic.

I consider the artic’s manoeverability a little harder to master be it forwards or backwards compared to a drawbar.

Neither are rocket science but I do think there is a modicum of increased ability required when driving Artics (obvious A frame references aside).

Despite the fact that most W & D’s are a tad longer than an artic I think it takes more skill to pilot an artic.

In my current job I’m getting the odd site drop in residential areas involving deliveries to private homes.

I’m past the stage of liking a challenge…I just want the working day to end without incident.

Am I unrealistic in getting the hump when I find my latest run involves one or two drops in potentially difficult residential areas?

Cheers.

Nope, I came late to the artic scene, last year at the age of 50 after having my class 2 since 1986.
whether I like it or not a lot of my drops are a challenge, I find if I can get in and out without damage the day is a good one, been good so far. (close calls though, makes last night’s super truckers look easy :laughing:)

Drift:
Nope, I came late to the artic scene, last year at the age of 50 after having my class 2 since 1986.
whether I like it or not a lot of my drops are a challenge, I find if I can get in and out without damage the day is a good one, been good so far. (close calls though, makes last night’s super truckers look easy :laughing:)

" don’t go back, don’t go back, don’t let it roll back"
" what’s that, go back?"

Lol poor old gate

"A’ frame steer or rigid coupling?

“Planners” - by and large - care only that a drop/collection is made. Period. Difficulty or inaccessibility is not on their list of concerns, be it residential side streets, invisible farms, yards clogged with (1) skips, (2) portacabins, (3) staff cars, (4) trailers (5) stacks of pallets etc., or ridiculously angled, narrow access points.
Until “planning” is evolved to the point of recognising and allowing for these relentless daily frustrations, these obstacles are quite simply a driver`s lot.

They will not evolve to do this. Continue to ■■■■ it up, bro. :wink:

Google cwt y bugail slate quarry, 10’6" bridge and about two miles after the bridge is the drop, I think I’ve got it next week.
I’ve a feeling that ain’t happening, God knows how they get the quarry machinery up there :confused:

Dont know what youre taking, Drift (or not as the case may be!), but these situations usually involve a laborious ferrying to and fro with some other suitable vehicle (of their providing) that can squeeze under. Had the same thing myself on a couple of occasions. Would said quarry have a forklift or manitou that could sort the problem? If not, have a word with the boys at the zip line place! :smiley:

Despite the fact that most W & D’s are a tad longer than an artic I think it takes more skill to pilot an artic.

Obviously you were not driving a drawbar with an A frame. Artic is 100 times easier to reverse.

Stella :wink:
I am delivering the forklift trucks
the salesman asked if I could get my wagon up to the quarry, on the info I have its no

albion1971:
Despite the fact that most W & D’s are a tad longer than an artic I think it takes more skill to pilot an artic.

Obviously you were not driving a drawbar with an A frame. Artic is 100 times easier to reverse.

Indeed…I was on the close coupled caravan type set up. A frame is a different kettle of fish entirely.

hiabman:

albion1971:
Despite the fact that most W & D’s are a tad longer than an artic I think it takes more skill to pilot an artic.

Obviously you were not driving a drawbar with an A frame. Artic is 100 times easier to reverse.

Indeed…I was on the close coupled caravan type set up. A frame is a different kettle of fish entirely.

Yep. It is.

hiabman:
I’ve been driving professionally now for 16 years.

I’d hardly call driving a lorry ‘professional’.

Joy:

hiabman:
I’ve been driving professionally now for 16 years.

I’d hardly call driving a lorry ‘professional’.

Your just upset cos more drivers have gone through your mum than the euro tunnel.

Joy:

hiabman:
I’ve been driving professionally now for 16 years.

I’d hardly call driving a lorry ‘professional’.

From the dictionary…

Professional: Engaged in a specified activity as one’s main paid occupation rather than as an amateur

I’m a professional driver. I get paid to drive.

Remember guys half term is upon us…

Joy:

hiabman:
I’ve been driving professionally now for 16 years.

I’d hardly call driving a lorry ‘professional’.

You are paid to do something ie professional…

hiabman:
I’m a professional driver. I get paid to drive.

You don’t earn professional money. Quite the opposite. Lorry driving isn’t even a recognised skill.

Maybe, you’re confusing yourself with being a solicitor or an accountant.

Joy:

hiabman:
I’m a professional driver. I get paid to drive.

You don’t earn professional money. Quite the opposite. Lorry driving isn’t even a recognised skill.

Maybe, you’re confusing yourself with being a solicitor or an accountant.

Maybe your confusing us with people who give a toss about your opinions.

Ps - it’s licensed therefore recognised. Ask your teacher about it.

I can’t summon up enough enthusiasm to argue the toss.
Troll away if it floats yer boat.

And at least back up your drivel with fact.