Truck drivers having a scrap

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS THE UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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Been a lot of talk recently on here of trouble at the pumps (taking a 15 whilst filling up), road rage, etc… and it got me thinking of the TNUK community. We like to have our thread fisticuffs from time to time, but which group are the hardest?

The contenders; Old gits, Newbies, General mob, ADR/HIAB, Powder tankers, Biomass gang, Limpers, Box jockeys/Flats, Tippers.

1.OLD GITS. This group are headed by Juddian, Maoster, Muckles, Old 67, and all the remaining hairy eared crew. All driven Eaton quadrouple splitters and Bedford TK’s. Slept on planks of wood and tied knots with one hand whilst throwing a sheet over with the other. Severe hatred of auto gearboxes. HARDNESS RATING 7/10

2.NEWBIES. Young and strong. Ready for anyone who steps out of line and ‘disrespects’ them. Problem is though, by the time they have read their instruction manuals, the offenders have already buggered off. HARDNESS RATING 5/10

3.GENERAL MOB. Including reefers, boxes and curtainsiders. The largest bunch of drivers on the road, and all RDC heroes. An eclectic bunch of characters. ALL have served in the special forces and have encyclopedic knowledge of tacho rules. Nearly everone in this group has ‘knocked their manager out’ with one punch. HARDNESS RATING 8/10

4.ADR/HIAB. Quite specialised in their work and always wear hi viz boiler suits in orange. Most have swallow tattoo’s and moustaches.
Excellent head shaking ability and most of these professionals like Greggs. HARDNESS RATING 7/10

5.POWDER TANKERS. Often seen trying to catch Irish wagons doing 56.5 mph. Bulk buyers of CB’s and pelmets. These fella’s like gadgets and coffee. And can often be seen with 75% of their windscreen covered in tat. HARDNESS RATING 6/10

6.BIOMASS GANG. These drivers are easily indentified by revving their engines to build up air pressure because they have been at the motorway services so long. Fighting is of no interest to these guys, sleep is king. HARDNESS RATING 5/10

7.LIMPERS. Could’nt fight their way out of a wet paper bag, and very poor mobility makes this group ineffective combatants. HARDNESS RATING 1/10

8.CONTAINERS/FLATS. Both included in the same category as both types of driver are so laid back they almost fall over. ■■■■ and taking the ■■■■ are the preserve of these lot. HARDNESS RATING 6/10

9.TIPPERS. Tipper drivers are easily identifiable by excellent ■■■ rolling technique and broken rear lenses. Often far too busy on their phone to cash out from BET FRED to notice other drivers. HARDNESS RATING 6/10

Other categories include skips, class 2 only licence holders, and 7.5 tonne drivers. These drivers are not yet classified because they don’t matter.

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What about contented company drivers?

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[FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY] best thread i recon. I hope you go a hardness rating of at least 9 cos its incoming [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY][SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES]

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Just got back from the pub and hit the sack… It’s taken me three attempts to sign in (don’t know if that’s fat fingers or being tipsy at fault) but gonna wait up and see how this one pans out!!!
I reckon the tipper lot can av it lol!!!

Reefer man here btw lol

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the nodding donkey:
What about contented company drivers?

We’re in a parallel universe and are too busy being contented to worry about things like ratings. Norah Jones on the sound system, iced tea in the flask and an air of unflappability.

Says the noob who hasn’t completed six weeks work driving a proper lorry yet… :blush:
Well until tomorrow, that is… :grimacing:

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Funniest thread I’ve seen ever on here great effort, 10/10 :laughing:
I fall into the hard category :sunglasses:

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eagerbeaver:
Been a lot of talk recently on here of trouble at the pumps (taking a 15 whilst filling up), road rage, etc… and it got me thinking of the TNUK community. We like to have our thread fisticuffs from time to time, but which group are the hardest?

The contenders; Old gits, Newbies, General mob, ADR/HIAB, Powder tankers, Biomass gang, Limpers, Box jockeys/Flats, Tippers.

1.OLD GITS. This group are headed by Juddian, Maoster, Muckles, Old 67, and all the remaining hairy eared crew. All driven Eaton quadrouple splitters and Bedford TK’s. Slept on planks of wood and tied knots with one hand whilst throwing a sheet over with the other. Severe hatred of auto gearboxes. HARDNESS RATING 7/10

Thanks for including me in this group, but I take exception to the hatred of Auto Boxes statement. :imp:
the rest of it is true and it made us a tough bunch, :laughing: you namby pamby new drivers wouldn’t stand a chance if we went for you, but with the medical conditions, general ache and pains and the Doctor telling us we need to stay calm for the good of our health we really can’t be bothered to get into a punch up. :laughing:
and I’ve never driven a Bedford TK, did cut my teeth on a Ford D series though. :wink:

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I’m gonna put myself in General/Old Git group, having learnt in a 7.5ton D Series & went on to drive a few wagons with Eaton 13 speed twin splitters in them. Now I’m quite happy with an Auto, because I’m Generally a lazy Old Git. [emoji6]

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Lol at the thread - like a feature in FHM in the nineties or the worst ever selling Top Trumps edition.

I reckon I’d be most wary of scaff wagon drivers certainly not any of the many whiners we get on here who’ve nearly had a hernia unloading a pallet with a tail lift.

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Old gits every time Beaver my man. Experience and treachery will beat youth and talent every time! Where’s Robroy in our group? Surely he’s as old and cantankerous as anyone else here? :smiley:

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You’ve missed the RDC Shunter drivers out.

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Lol

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We all know the hardest truck drivers are those guys, who wear a ripped, grease stained, hi-viz around an ample and equally stained vest covered gut. They can usually be found driving a 7.5t, but tell you loudly, “I’m Class 1, but I’m just helping the boss out today…”, right before they let slip that they once disarmed a Gendarme while doing euro work in the 80’s.

All this while being dialled into the Secret Service channel, hence the Bluetooth earpiece don’t you know.

Impressive stuff.

As a Class 2 license holder only I’m glad to be well out of it, as I’m a lover and not a fighter. Unless its naked mud wrestling. Then I’m world class… :laughing:

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SteveBarnsleytrucker:
You’ve missed the RDC Shunter drivers out.

Because being able to kill instantly with just a look falls outside of the rules (domestic not EU) so unfortunately/fortunately they had to be excluded.

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Nice one E B made me smile this morning :smiley: :smiley:

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If I belong to more than one can they all add up? I’m looking at a hardness rating of 18 here.

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What about those who refuse to take off their hiviz? Even putting it back on for the walk back from the shower. Must be at least an 8/10 due to the fact they refuse to hide :stuck_out_tongue:

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Yippee own account plant drivers are perfect :laughing:

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OVLOV JAY:
What about those who refuse to take off their hiviz? Even putting it back on for the walk back from the shower. Must be at least an 8/10 due to the fact they refuse to hide :stuck_out_tongue:

Would’ve got a 9/10 if they wore it whilst showering, and a perfect 10/10 if they also wear it during carnal activities with their wife.

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the maoster:
Old gits every time Beaver my man. Experience and treachery will beat youth and talent every time! Where’s Robroy in our group? Surely he’s as old and cantankerous as anyone else here? :smiley:

Yep where is Robroy, his omission could turn this thread into a total fail, I reckon he might be tough enough to have a category all of his own :laughing: