fuser84:
Im going for an assessment to Trafford Park this afternoon. They are the only one who gave me a chance as a new pass so far. Other companies advertise for new passes too but Ive never heard a word from them. Like Culina, they thought they`re better off with Eagerbeaver Anyway, I hope they take into account on the assessment that I have zero experience. Even a normal reverse on a bay can be a challenge for me Maybe some of their drivers just inexperienced not bad but they work for Stobart and other drivers hate them.
Good luck, I did not find it too difficult but as I say the assessment could be daunting to some, they do fail a fair few from what the trainer told me, Take it like a driving test, they look for road position, control approaching traffic lights etc, lane discipline all of the usual stuff. If you are a new pass then I am sure they will take your reversing into consideration. I did some tight blind side reverses maybe because I am an experienced driver and they wanted to see if I am proficient with them? Certainly would be daunting for a new pass, however using common sense a new pass is hardly likely to be experienced at a blind side reverse or reversing in general so I cannot see this part of the assessment as a problem for you.
If you are tramping, be prepared to remove every bit of your kit every weekend out of your (or for benefit of the daymen âŚtheir) truck, in case it gets nicked soiled or both, and if you are the type to look after your (their ) motorâs interior, take plenty of detergent and polish with you.
Every Tom â â â â and Harry off the agency, the pristine, the dirty and the minging will all leave their unique little mark behind , whatever that may be , on it for your return.
The reason a mate of mine jackedâŚafter 20 years !
robroy:
If you are tramping, be prepared to remove every bit of your kit every weekend out of your (or for benefit of the daymen âŚtheir) truck, in case it gets nicked soiled or both, and if you are the type to look after your (their ) motorâs interior, take plenty of detergent and polish with you.
Every Tom â â â â and Harry off the agency, the pristine, the dirty and the minging will all leave their unique little mark behind , whatever that may be , on it for your return.
The reason a mate of mine jackedâŚafter 20 years !
I used to get offered a choice sometimes Volvo or Scania. Trampers Volvo every time (Left it immaculate though )
And donât forget to inform them of any holidays or prior engagementsâŚbefore commencing employment.
Wonât make any differenceâŚtheyâll still run you out of time (and send the next driver to meet you in a van)
commonrail:
And donât forget to inform them of any holidays or prior engagementsâŚbefore commencing employment.
Wonât make any differenceâŚtheyâll still run you out of time (and send the next driver to meet you in a van)
But at least you tried.
Try it is all that I can do, I am looking forward to meeting the fan club members and signing autographs etc, I am looking forward to being on their next TV show which is probably why they got in touch with me in the first place. I donât think they want me for my driving skills somehow. I think I am being recruited as part of the PR machine.
Djdanj89:
I lasted 1 month in Stobarts, that was 3 weeks ago. Pushed to do 12-15hr shifts and told I have to take a reduced rest.
They did mention that some shifts will turn into 15 hr ones but then some will also turn into 9 so if thatâs the case I donât mind
And you believed them. How long have you been driving?
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I know and understand how these people work, the question is though, do they know how I work? I am no fool and if they try it on by keeping me out for 15 hours a day each day then I will not be making their day for them. Unfortunately my 15 hrs is probably not theirs, I have a voice and a brain, they can either take it or leave it. I do my job well and if they see me as another muppett then I can only say, I wonât be with them long although they will need drivers like me to get the job done so I expect they will respect that.
robroy:
If you are tramping, be prepared to remove every bit of your kit every weekend out of your (or for benefit of the daymen âŚtheir) truck, in case it gets nicked soiled or both, and if you are the type to look after your (their ) motorâs interior, take plenty of detergent and polish with you.
Every Tom â â â â and Harry off the agency, the pristine, the dirty and the minging will all leave their unique little mark behind , whatever that may be , on it for your return.
The reason a mate of mine jackedâŚafter 20 years !
I used to get offered a choice sometimes Volvo or Scania. Trampers Volvo every time (Left it immaculate though )
At least you had a bit respect for the fact that another driver had to live in it, my mateâs motor had been driven by Capt Pugwashâs assistant .
Lol at uktramp. You sound like you have common sense,not much or you wouldnât be at Stobbies. Think for yourself ?, leave it out, they wonât like that. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your budding film career wonât get off the ground as they donât make film stars anymore. They do however take on muppets, morons and the unwashed, thatâs why lâm there.
Wouldie:
Lol at uktramp. You sound like you have common sense,not much or you wouldnât be at Stobbies. Think for yourself ?, leave it out, they wonât like that. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your budding film career wonât get off the ground as they donât make film stars anymore. They do however take on muppets, morons and the unwashed, thatâs why lâm there.
I am special and I think they have noticed me thatâs all. I cannot see them treating me like they do others.
Wouldie:
Lol at uktramp. You sound like you have common sense,not much or you wouldnât be at Stobbies. Think for yourself ?, leave it out, they wonât like that. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your budding film career wonât get off the ground as they donât make film stars anymore. They do however take on muppets, morons and the unwashed, thatâs why lâm there.
I am special and I think they have noticed me thatâs all. I cannot see them treating me like they do others.
What happened to the farm feeds job you were doing and getting on so well??!![emoji52]
Wouldie:
Lol at uktramp. You sound like you have common sense,not much or you wouldnât be at Stobbies. Think for yourself ?, leave it out, they wonât like that. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your budding film career wonât get off the ground as they donât make film stars anymore. They do however take on muppets, morons and the unwashed, thatâs why lâm there.
I am special and I think they have noticed me thatâs all. I cannot see them treating me like they do others.
What happened to the farm feeds job you were doing and getting on so well??!![emoji52]
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Well like a fool I listened to some horror stories and advice about how bad it is in winter, as it is approaching winter it put me off it so reserving that for the summer.
Wouldie:
Lol at uktramp. You sound like you have common sense,not much or you wouldnât be at Stobbies. Think for yourself ?, leave it out, they wonât like that. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your budding film career wonât get off the ground as they donât make film stars anymore. They do however take on muppets, morons and the unwashed, thatâs why lâm there.
I am special and I think they have noticed me thatâs all. I cannot see them treating me like they do others.
What happened to the farm feeds job you were doing and getting on so well??!![emoji52]
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Well like a fool I listened to some horror stories and advice about how bad it is in winter, as it is approaching winter it put me off it so reserving that for the summer.
robroy:
If you are tramping, be prepared to remove every bit of your kit every weekend
CheckâŚ
Iâve seen them remove all their kit daily/nightly at Lutterworth.
You wonât be allocated yer own motor for months. When and if you get one itâll be used by everyone when you aint there.
Brilliant news, this is all so positive guys, I cannot thank you all enough for the good vibes. I am so looking forward to going down to the academy, is there any good news there?
Anyway, I hope they take into account on the assessment that I have zero experience. Even a normal reverse on a bay can be a challenge for me
Maybe some of their drivers just inexperienced not bad but they work for Stobart and other drivers hate them.
âŚtheir) truck, in case it gets nicked soiled or both, and if you are the type to look after your (their 
, on it for your return.
(Left it immaculate though 
)