1 FULL day in the life of a HGV Driver | Amazon UK | Class 1

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  • Опубликовано: 11 авг 2023
  • In this episode ‪@BrotherTruckerUK‬ takes you on a journey in the UK driving an articulated class 1 HGV transporting goods for Amazon!
    See what it’s really like working as a HGV driver for Amazon in the UK.
    If you enjoy the video let me know in the comments, give us a like and feel free to subscribe to see future similar content. It literally is FREE!
    If you have any suggestions or anything specific you would like to see please let me know in the comments and I’d be happy to help 😃
    Thanks guys
    Brother 🚛

Комментарии • 84

  • @loreyoungtech
    @loreyoungtech 6 месяцев назад +6

    As someone looking to upgrade my licence to C+E this is perfect content for extra motivation.
    Keep it up👍🏽

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks man!! Really appreciate it! Hoping to get my next video out soon. Good luck upgrading to C+E. if you have any questions please feel free to ask and I’d be happy to help any way I can 👍

  • @goldenretriever9695
    @goldenretriever9695 10 месяцев назад +8

    The suspense at the end was real! 😅

  • @MJVISUALREAL
    @MJVISUALREAL 3 месяца назад +2

    I enjoy watching the journey at super speed! 😂

  • @StevieRageQuit
    @StevieRageQuit Месяц назад +1

    Fascinating and 10 out of 10 production. Keep up the good work

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  Месяц назад

      Nice one Ste! I really do appreciate your kind words. Thanks to you I can hopefully make better quality content for many years to come!! 😃👍
      Thanks again mate, love the new phone! 🙏 📱

  • @MJAUDITSREAL
    @MJAUDITSREAL 3 месяца назад +2

    Great informative video!
    Thanks for sharing 👍🚛💨

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching my friend 👍🚛💨

  • @baz2115
    @baz2115 7 месяцев назад +3

    This video is fantastic!

  • @MagicVato
    @MagicVato 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video👍

  • @markroberts1858
    @markroberts1858 9 месяцев назад +2

    Easy job it’s just trunking. But long hours for £37k per year. And odd shifts too.

  • @user-nq3gd4ki3e
    @user-nq3gd4ki3e 8 месяцев назад +1

    Subscribed 👍

  • @BenHikesOutdoors
    @BenHikesOutdoors 10 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @sameerjunaid1
    @sameerjunaid1 Месяц назад

    9:03 stubborn 😂 guys house or A legand

  • @LeesTrucking
    @LeesTrucking 2 месяца назад +1

    Good video mate im also a youtuber working in the events industry its all go keep up the good work

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you brother for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video! It’s great hearing from fellow truckers! I’ll check out your channel now and subscribe! Thanks for commenting mate, I really appreciate it! 😎👍🚛💨

  • @Amazon339
    @Amazon339 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks for being a valuable member of our team @BrotherTruckerUK 🚛🏆

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you Mr Bezos 😄

    • @W12super
      @W12super 9 месяцев назад +2

      Wow brownie points from the boss 👍

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  9 месяцев назад +2

      @@W12super we’re best friends me and Bezos 🤣

  • @rickylane8902
    @rickylane8902 10 месяцев назад +8

    Great video! I’m thinking of getting my class 1. Can you please make a video showing us more about the tachograph system? Thanks

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  10 месяцев назад +1

      Coming soon!

    • @SNAKE19961
      @SNAKE19961 9 месяцев назад +4

      All's I will say, if you get your class 1 prepare to struggle for find a haulage company that will take a new pass class 1 driver,
      I passed my class 1 four weeks ago (Car to class 1) and it's a struggle finding anywhere to take a new driver,
      To be fair even a fair few class 2 jobs want experience

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@SNAKE19961 This is true mate, most places want experience. But there are quite a few companies that take on new passes. Stobarts, Evri, maritime, and most agencies take on a lot of new passes. Suppose it depends on your location.
      Just keep looking mate, you’ll find one eventually. Good luck.🤞

    • @SNAKE19961
      @SNAKE19961 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@BrotherTruckerUK Evri changed the three month experience now,
      I've applied to stobarts (Warrington and Widnes depot), Maritime not taking on 😢
      I know I'll get something just need that little but of luck, even have my ADR hoping it would boost my chances

    • @robertfisher632
      @robertfisher632 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SNAKE19961 Take an agency job for one year there you go the experience they want.

  • @pollyesta8985
    @pollyesta8985 4 месяца назад +1

  • @Davidgardiner-sv5wo
    @Davidgardiner-sv5wo 4 месяца назад +2

    Got to put your card in and show at least 10 mins other work as proof of check .

  • @owencrouch3899
    @owencrouch3899 9 месяцев назад +3

    I did 5 days on Amazon , I’ve them 5 days I had a trailer on for 1, rest of them just kept getting sent to different depots to be told no nothing here for you 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @alexrobinson2281
    @alexrobinson2281 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hydrogens the way to go ! Remember years ago Sainsburys ERFs running under the name of W. Sims were all converted to gas , far better system than lithium batteries !

  • @antman1175
    @antman1175 10 месяцев назад +3

    Amazon!!! #prime

  • @bigneil8888
    @bigneil8888 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello from an ex pat truckie in New Zealand bro, how far will that thing go on a full tank of lpg ? And bobtail to Leeds for a trailer that’s a bit silly isn’t it ?

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  2 месяца назад +1

      Hiya mate! Thanks for your question! They’ll do about 300 mile off a full tank which isn’t a lot really. But it covers 1 shift so seems to work for us. But yeah bobtailed to Leeds that day! It happens all the time mate, trailers get cancelled so they bobtail us to the next job.
      How’s driving life in New Zealand?? I’ve always wanted to go. Let me know if you’re looking for more expat drivers! 😎👍🇳🇿

    • @bigneil8888
      @bigneil8888 2 месяца назад +1

      @@BrotherTruckerUK there is always work here bro its driving paradise very little traffic, bugger all speed cameras you can park anywhere and a treated like a human being f your under 30 you get an automatic 2 year work visa and it’s the same for Aussie I’m visiting mum in my home town of Warrington in May I can meet you for a pint if you want to know more, cheers Neil

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  2 месяца назад +1

      @@bigneil8888 might have to take you up on that offer mate. I’ve always thought about going to NZ or Aussie land, just wasn’t sure if it would be possible with having a young family as well. Give us a shout when your back in Warrington mate 👍

  • @HariboJim
    @HariboJim 9 месяцев назад +3

    How would one apply to drive Class 1 for Amazon?

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  9 месяцев назад +2

      Hiya mate, thanks for your question.
      I would say search for an Amazon Freight Partner (AFP) in your local area. AFP’s are used by Amazon to provide drivers.
      So we don’t theoretically work directly for Amazon, but are instead employed by a company who have agreed with Amazon to supply drivers. Hope this helps. Good luck 👍

  • @edwinknight5204
    @edwinknight5204 9 месяцев назад +1

    Who is the AFP for Amazon Swindon and do they employ Tramping on this contract?

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  9 месяцев назад +1

      I’m honestly not sure about Swindon. I tried googling it but couldn’t find anything. Might be worth going into the Swindon depot and asking them. Good luck mate. Let me know how you get on 👍

    • @paulotavares733
      @paulotavares733 7 месяцев назад +1

      You have lions at Swindon and merlynphoenix base Cricklade

  • @TruckingAbhi
    @TruckingAbhi Месяц назад +2

    how to apply class 1 job in amazon as a driver which site please

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  Месяц назад

      Thanks for your question mate!
      Watch one of my most recent videos, I explain in great detail how to become a HGV driver for Amazon! 😉👌
      If you have any questions please ask.
      😎👍🚛💨

  • @rezzzurection4845
    @rezzzurection4845 5 месяцев назад +1

    Been looking to get into doing some amazon work is it done through agency I can never find any class 1 agency work near me.

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  5 месяцев назад

      Amazon get drivers by using AFP’s (Amazon Freight Partners) which is basically a 3rd party company that employs drivers full time for the purpose of supplying amazon with drivers. So the trucks belong to amazon, but the drivers are outsourced. Similar to agency work only it’s full time guaranteed work for drivers who are employed by the AFP. Agencies have no commitment to providing consistent work for drivers. I suppose it depends where you’re based mate. I’m in the north west and there’s always loads of agency work. Keep trying tho mate and good luck. Feel free to ask any questions and I’ll be happy help any way I can 👍

    • @rezzzurection4845
      @rezzzurection4845 5 месяцев назад +1

      @BrotherTruckerUK thanks for info ill just have to keep checking indeed lol drive safe brother

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  5 месяцев назад

      @@rezzzurection4845 good luck mate, thanks for stopping by 👍

  • @robertfisher632
    @robertfisher632 9 месяцев назад +1

    Jeff won't be happy with losing money.

  • @andrewbennett7756
    @andrewbennett7756 9 месяцев назад +3

    I wouldn't work for them as long as I have a whole I'm my A,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • @dextermus6ep360
    @dextermus6ep360 7 месяцев назад

    Where is this job can be find? For newly with no experience

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  7 месяцев назад

      Search for Amazon Hgv driver jobs on indeed

  • @JJ-mh3hb
    @JJ-mh3hb 8 месяцев назад +1

    How much did you make during this shift?

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  8 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t get paid per hour. Im on a fixed annual salary so it makes no difference how many hours I work, I still get paid the same.

  • @azuris221
    @azuris221 18 дней назад +1

    How do you get the class 1 job with amazon, just passed my test. Thanks

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  18 дней назад

      Hiya mate, I explain how to drive class 1 for Amazon in one of my recent videos.
      Check it out.
      It’s basically a third party supplier to Amazon. Amazon don’t employ drivers , they use AFP’s.
      It will make sense if you watch the videos.
      Good luck mate, and congrats on passing your test! 👍
      Always ask if you have any questions

    • @azuris221
      @azuris221 18 дней назад

      @BrotherTruckerUK thanks, will go look for il. A link will be helpful though. Thanks

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  18 дней назад +1

      Absolutely mate, I think it’s this one, towards the end of the video, it explains how Amazon use professional drivers.
      ruclips.net/video/XPMWjJziiXI/видео.htmlsi=_6wxvKWsoAbOHQn2
      In short, google AFP’s in your area, and it should tell you which companies are working with Amazon.
      Hope it helps mate. And feel free to ask if you have any questions.
      Good luck 👍

    • @azuris221
      @azuris221 18 дней назад

      @@BrotherTruckerUK thanks

  • @BradleyThompson-qh1vm
    @BradleyThompson-qh1vm 2 месяца назад +1

    What's the pay like with Amazon????

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  2 месяца назад +1

      Good question mate and thank you for asking.
      Id say the pay is average for the UK. Not the best. But the job is good, easy , safe driving.
      Salary wise it varies. The company that employ the drivers, the AFP (Amazon freight partner), decide how much they’re willing to pay their drivers.
      Amazon pay a certain amount to AFPs for every load that’s completed. Then the AFP decides what they’re willing to pay their drivers. But as I mentioned each company offer different rates/salaries etc.

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  2 месяца назад

      Sorry if that sounds confusing! Haha I’ve just read it and confused myself! 🤣 but ye hope it makes sense

    • @BradleyThompson-qh1vm
      @BradleyThompson-qh1vm 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the reply. About to do my course so am looking at all options.

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  2 месяца назад +1

      @@BradleyThompson-qh1vm ahh good luck then mate! Hope it all goes well for you. Feel free to ask anymore questions about the job if you have any 👍

  • @truth3358
    @truth3358 2 месяца назад +1

    300 miles lol

  • @shaunmcguire1602
    @shaunmcguire1602 9 месяцев назад +1

    Lpl2 with no emptys? That's a first🤪

  • @gwandao
    @gwandao 29 дней назад

    Hardly a proper walk around check. How about lifting up the suspension on the back wheels and giving the tyres a good thump on their faces with the fist to check for under inflation.

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  29 дней назад

      It’s just a RUclips video mate. I do the proper checks off camera where I can focus on the job and not the filming

  • @angmec05
    @angmec05 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant video! I was panicking when the alarm went off!! 😱🫣😬

    • @BrotherTruckerUK
      @BrotherTruckerUK  9 месяцев назад +1

      Haha 😂 the power of video editing!
      It is actually stressful when close to running out of drive time but luckily I made it back!
      Thanks for watching Ang! ☺️ xx

    • @angmec05
      @angmec05 9 месяцев назад

      @@BrotherTruckerUK love the videos, looking forward to the next one! 👍😁