How Much I Got Paid For My FIRST Class 1 HGV Job!

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2020
  • I get asked constantly:
    How much do you get paid?
    Is HGV driving worth it?
    What's the hourly rate in HGV driving?
    In this video, i show you my actual wage slip from my VERY FIRST Class 1 HGV driving job.
    Hope it answers some questions for you!
    Business Email: GLADeady@Yahoo.com
    Instagram: Deady2012
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  • @nialldurcan1449
    @nialldurcan1449 3 года назад +29

    Well done your content always cheers me up during the pandemic YOUR THE KING OF THE ROAD!

  • @james-oo7qj
    @james-oo7qj 3 года назад +11

    Refreshing to see an honest decent chap. Keep up the good work buddy.

  • @ericmurray1679
    @ericmurray1679 3 года назад +15

    Absolutely brilliant video 👌🙂 I love your honesty and transparency mate, keep it up. These videos are really helpful

  • @johnchristopherbutler1152
    @johnchristopherbutler1152 3 года назад +6

    Well done Gareth,looks like things are finally starting to come together for you,I am so glad,as you fully deserve it mate.you look and sound like someone doing something they enjoy and getting the benefits that come with it.Best wishes to you and the family,look forward to the new vlogs,stay safe and keep on truckin'.#thumbsup

  • @gazowen7719
    @gazowen7719 3 года назад +18

    I looked at going on the HGV's when I left the army 10years ago, I was promised my license's when I finished a tour of Afghanistan but was wounded and pensioned off so they didn't let me take them, landed a engineering job and have worked up to management, now the redundancy wheel is turning I'm all booked onto my course and seriously thinking of doing it, I think I would enjoy it and after 5 years dealing with other people's pish the solitary life seems appealing.
    Really enjoy you videos, like anything...it sounds like the money is there if you do the graft. Looking forward to starting training. Keep up the good work bud

    • @jaygoodwin6287
      @jaygoodwin6287 2 года назад

      Thank you for your service!
      How are you getting on with lorry driving?

  • @ianmochrie8423
    @ianmochrie8423 3 года назад +3

    Im in a great paying job but which i hate, looking for other options and your honest video which is a rarity in the you tube fraternity has given me food for thought, exactly what i have been looking for, well done mate. 👍

  • @matty6848
    @matty6848 3 года назад +1

    What ever you think Deady good luck in your new job mate. I’m sure you’ll love it👍

  • @chris6396
    @chris6396 3 года назад +3

    Congrats mate looking sharp with the new haircut looking forward to seeing your new work and job!

  • @cloudmaker
    @cloudmaker 3 года назад +8

    Good on you for putting this one up. It's never been about the money for me so much as I enjoy the lorry driving and just needed enough to make the family comfortable, the hours are mostly agreeable too. Glad to hear the new job is going well. Take care.

  • @keithpowell4314
    @keithpowell4314 3 года назад +4

    Nice open honset video, hat off to you for being so open. At the end if the day as long as you and your family are happy thats all that matters. 👍

  • @christopherfarmer5626
    @christopherfarmer5626 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations on your new job mate hope everything goes well for you mate keep up the good work and be safe mate.

  • @harryhughes7750
    @harryhughes7750 3 года назад +8

    Love your videos! Love how honest and open they are. Just started my route to getting my cat c. Medical on the 7th then on we go. Keep them up you've answered so many questions for many of us who don't know any truckers.

    • @MrRai101
      @MrRai101 2 года назад +2

      It's not always about the money if you enjoy what you're doing, but £10 an hour for a skilled job is very low. Your weekly wage with the overtime is not bad, but you're having to work so many hours for your pay packet. If I were you, I would always keep a look out for higher paying companies. I wouldn't settle for any less than £15 an hour, especially during these times as you're very much needed my friend.

  • @cashb18c8
    @cashb18c8 3 года назад +6

    I have been shunting trailors for 4 years on the yard, this year I will do my class 1 test and I will be watching your videos too 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +3

      Top man! Good luck!

  • @mattormson7688
    @mattormson7688 3 года назад +2

    Great vid deady looking farward to the new vlogs at your new place 🤞👍👌💪

  • @ianfleming2866
    @ianfleming2866 3 года назад +2

    Just subscribed Deady great videos even for the non truckers out there. At end of day you do it for your family. Even people where i work on very good wages a month still moan about there wages some folk are never happy. Keep up the good work mate

  • @dardie37
    @dardie37 3 года назад +2

    Great honesty , hope the new job is going ok , keep the vlogs coming

  • @andy_xtr3861
    @andy_xtr3861 3 года назад +4

    Niceone fella, persistence paid off💪

  • @davidpayne8898
    @davidpayne8898 3 года назад +2

    Well done 👍 thanks again for all the up from info about the industry. Look forward to up and coming content

  • @jayd1974
    @jayd1974 3 года назад +1

    Nice little video pal glad your enjoying your new job 👍

  • @benlawrence8680
    @benlawrence8680 2 года назад

    Thanks for your honesty Deady very refreshing indeed

  • @xnovacainex3423
    @xnovacainex3423 3 года назад +6

    Thank you for your channel! I’ve enjoyed your videos and followed you through your training 😉 I’m 41 and a bus driver in the West Midlands.... I’ve mulled over doing my HGV license for about a year now but anxious about the fees and failing and not finding a decent job where I can be home evenings and weekends..... still unsure whether to take the leap but I’m so glad it seems to be working out for you!

    • @williamstrachan
      @williamstrachan 2 года назад +2

      If you still haven't done it, and are looking for work, the jobcentre put me in contact with free training/licensing etc for getting a Cat C - and then there's plenty of companies paying to go up to C+E!

    • @gsx1400madboy
      @gsx1400madboy 2 года назад +4

      @@williamstrachan ive been driving buses in and around Manchester for the past 25yrs and HGV driving is starting to look very attractive

    • @paulcarruthers2431
      @paulcarruthers2431 2 года назад

      Tell the truth you are just as well off staying on the bus . I drove buses and lorries for 24 yrs .. if you do your hgv just do class 2 . Then your ADR you'll end up with roughly the same money . If you can get on the course. There are loads of company's that will put you through class 1. Just remember the bus is regular money . I know people that took there hgv and never got a job at it . They are back on buses in debt . So think careful first. I ended back on lorries only because I got made redundant.

    • @paulcarruthers2431
      @paulcarruthers2431 2 года назад

      @@gsx1400madboy do the test for class 2 and stay on bus . Unless you are sure . Remember if you fail your medical you lose the lot . Keep driver care with the union .

  • @darrenmoore5721
    @darrenmoore5721 3 года назад

    Really enjoy watching these videos mate

  • @anthonymcgahey3952
    @anthonymcgahey3952 3 года назад +6

    Bang on pal ! I’ve been driving class 1 for 5 years now and I still love it yes there are shit days but mostly they are good. Same as you I started as Agy to gain experience I dropped on with a good company and with hard work they took me on ! 😁 the best thing I ever did

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +3

      Happy days mate!

    • @epaderm3940
      @epaderm3940 2 года назад +3

      How do you come about starting with a company Anthony? Do i just phone up an they will put you through training or is it better to get the training done yourself then apply?

    • @jshaw4757
      @jshaw4757 2 года назад +1

      @@epaderm3940 You will have to have your stuff ready to go these days mate no matter what trade or line off work your in unless you manage to find a company that is seeking to teach you their way train you up exactly how they want you..cheers

  • @MrDonuts10101
    @MrDonuts10101 3 года назад +8

    To get accurate weekly you need to x monthly by 12 then divide by 52 so - 2403.33 x 12 = 28,839.96 divide by 52 = 554.61 per week divide by 49 hours = 11.31 per hour

    • @StabStabStabStabby
      @StabStabStabStabby 3 года назад +5

      He gets paid every 4 weeks so he gets paid 13 times a year not 12

  • @davidrollo3260
    @davidrollo3260 2 года назад +5

    Great vid I’m going to sit my class 1 few in a months and seeing the wage difference from class2 to class is well worth it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  2 года назад +3

      I’m on a lot more now. Old video that like.

  • @brendanrichards4196
    @brendanrichards4196 3 года назад

    Congratulations deady keep up with good job mate👍

  • @Daniel_-lj3dd
    @Daniel_-lj3dd 2 года назад

    Love this video just subscribed for more , full appreciation of your honesty and payslips, I myself are 2 modules away from a class 2 my target is class1 good insight into the industry cheers lad from Belfast

  • @stevecodling830
    @stevecodling830 3 года назад +1

    Great video Deady very informative about the money you earn,like you said it's the career path you took

  • @lw7090
    @lw7090 2 года назад +5

    Good luck to you. Your honesty is refreshing. I drove class1 for 8 years, like you i loved it at the start but it eats away at you, the hours, the lack of facilities etc. I left the game in 2016, it is disgusting you can earn more in a supermarket stacking shelves when you are driving something that is 44t. Money isent everything ,but it is important. We are knights of the road, and are treat like plop

    • @sm0g-810
      @sm0g-810 Год назад

      Just looking today there are quite a few jobs paying £15per hour+ in my area. I would think I'd probably have to be careful if it's salaried cause they could end up making you do overtime for no extra.

  • @nicksavov9523
    @nicksavov9523 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this information with the viewers online.
    I am doing marketing research about HGV drivers and the job nature. Your videos have helped me a lot.

    • @markpayne8761
      @markpayne8761 Месяц назад +1

      Hi interesting video, been driving HGVS for 35 years , the money I earned 10 years ago still earning same today , long long hours , getting up silly ok , any younger people thinking of HGV career, don't get involved as nobody is representing the driver in the industry ,hauliers cut cut the price as the driver suffers with poor pay and long hours choose a different career path with less hours ,social hours and more family time , think before entering a horrible industry

  • @renniedevon10
    @renniedevon10 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video mate just what I wanted to see 👍

  • @jeffjohnson847
    @jeffjohnson847 3 года назад

    Another good vid mate I no you love your job well done
    Cannot wait to see where your new job is ☝️

  • @mrpolak8112
    @mrpolak8112 3 года назад +3

    Well done Deay i knew well you would make it keep doing it very inspiring :))

  • @matta8458
    @matta8458 3 года назад

    Alright mate congratulations on the job doesn’t matter who’s earning what it’s what makes u happy been following you since u started as I was looking to do my class 2 around the same time. I am now a class 2 HIAB driver and love it as I see it I get payed to seat there playing my music seeing the views with sun on me what store or warehouse job does that keep going mate

  • @rastada1005
    @rastada1005 3 года назад +2

    Start on class 1 next week🙌, had enough of the class 2 work so if you see someone struggling with the parking in one of the services.... you will know that’s me 😅 keep up the good work bud👍

  • @thomasfletcher840
    @thomasfletcher840 3 года назад +5

    Cheers for the video pal, you give a hood insight, best of luck with the new job 👍

  • @tomwoolley5410
    @tomwoolley5410 3 года назад +3

    Recently got into being a HGV driver and I love it. At the end of the day it's what you want to do with your life. These people who complain about the wages they got to understand it's their view. If they don't like it do something else. Let the people who enjoy it do the job and you crack on with other things. Everyone is different. If everyone agreed on the same things and liked the same things the world would be a very boring place.
    All the best with your new job Deady mate! Inspiration to me and your attitude to everything is so refreshing rather than most people doom and gloom.
    All the best mate! Keep trucking and stay safe!

  • @reynolds2638
    @reynolds2638 3 года назад +1

    Love every video mate I’m a driver in the army so all these videos opens my eyes up for when I come out to civvy street 👍

    • @mindstate1
      @mindstate1 3 года назад

      You can do some few days of agency work on leave or weekends etc to gain some experience . Civvy HGV jobs are not the same as squadie ones .

    • @reynolds2638
      @reynolds2638 3 года назад +1

      I here ed stobarts takes armed forces personal on I really want to do a good hgv job have loved driving the man sv

  • @nmejias370
    @nmejias370 Год назад

    Great video pal. As others have already mentioned in the comments section, you could be making a lot more working for other companies, but it's not always about money, it's also about the company you work for and the people you work with. I'd say that earning a xyz type of money while having a great time is a thousand times better than earning a bit more while dreading coming in to work.

  • @geoffreyruncieman6160
    @geoffreyruncieman6160 3 года назад

    Fair play mate money not all that matters I’ve been driving 34 years love the job good luck with new job mate

  • @malikawan7484
    @malikawan7484 3 года назад +1

    Good man helping people, thanks

  • @carenthusiast4254
    @carenthusiast4254 2 года назад +1

    Tbh, l am thinking about going in to HGV and suddenly had become fascinated by driving a lot bigger vehicles since l passed my test for category B in 2018 with out any previous points, convictions or fines. You are inspiring me, by making this video and l don't care about the pay but what l do care about is the freedom of the open road and working alone. At moment, l am working in SIA on £9:15p hour and ain't even earning £10.00 hour which we should all be on as key workers mate. I am considering, regardless of pay doing my HGV course when l pass the forms for my category E and C license. It say l got to complete a medical report form, also a eye sight check evaluation report before l can even be considered for my provisional HGV card mate. This l know should be no problem, l always maintained good health and diet balance with a brilliant eye sight with out glasses. I hope you will succeed in what you are doing, as l know one day l too may inspire others that are passionate of driving a good example.. Take care on road pal, all best. 🤝

  • @williamtaylor5656
    @williamtaylor5656 3 года назад +4

    all that matters is u enjoy it mate you'll never work a day if u do at the end of the day that is above the average salary if ppl dont like it they can always walk and find something better keep up the good content mate

  • @Gingerbadger80
    @Gingerbadger80 3 года назад

    I start my first class 1 job on Monday. Been with the company a while now but a slot has finally been made available and I can’t wait.

  • @darrenq71
    @darrenq71 2 года назад

    Great video, what most people don't realise is that we as HGV Drivers are the most regulated industry in the UK (more than a brain surgeon) crazy isn't it!! The wages are not good enough when you put into perspective the hours and cost of keeping your licence, great job though and I've been doing it for over 20 years and wouldn't consider anything else. Congratulations to you for taking it up as a career, its young people like you that are very much needed in our industry to keep it going 👍

  • @richardmcnally540
    @richardmcnally540 2 года назад +6

    Hi, I've just watched your video and I'm hoping that you're earning a lot more now . The country has finally realised what an important job we do to keep everyone fed and clothed .

    • @rassyconkerhead5548
      @rassyconkerhead5548 2 года назад

      It's a shame the Tories have started up freedom of movement again for truck drivers. The good wages won't last.

  • @davemoore8125
    @davemoore8125 3 года назад +8

    Hi Gareth,the wages that you get are good for you doesn't matter what others say as long as you're content with the money you earn. You can earn more at jobs like adr tankers ie hazchem/fuel ect but as you are happy with the job and getting what you're doing that's all that matters, stay safe Dave.

    • @kevinashford1219
      @kevinashford1219 3 года назад +1

      On the nail Dave Moore,, happiness is key to a work life balance 👍👍👍👍

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +2

      Thanks a lot mate!

  • @andyellis307
    @andyellis307 3 года назад +8

    I've been a truck driver 30 years until 2 years ago loved it good luck to you in your career

  • @danny222flynn222
    @danny222flynn222 3 года назад

    Best of British luck Deady on your new job .

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot mate!

  • @nikbrunner5307
    @nikbrunner5307 3 года назад +14

    Thanks for another great, honest video Deady. I've come from 20 years of working in investment banks in London so I've had to make some pretty big adjustments with the drop in money but so far I can make it work. I'm pretty much on the same page as you, just enjoying the work and I while I see a lot of the more experienced drivers are disillusioned with the industry I have worked across a few industries and I see that in all of them. If you do a job because you have to I think it gets like that, and don't get me wrong, we all have to do that to a degree but I've chosen this route as I have always enjoyed driving and I think that is a major reason I am enjoying the job so much (plus I seem to be working for a great company that transports a wide variety of goods). God knows, I even enjoy the waiting around, I just accept that is what it is about and use the time as best as I can.
    I never did the Van > Class 2 > Class 1, I was lucky to a Class 1 role straight away so a big learning curve but I expect that going through the whole range makes you a better driver and gives you a better idea of what it is you actually enjoy.

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +4

      I think you are right buddy! You explain that better than me haha!
      Even when you go from Van>Class 2>Class 1 it's still a steep learning curve lol! Still scary as hell when you are moving something really heavy haha!

    • @rassyconkerhead5548
      @rassyconkerhead5548 2 года назад

      Do you ever ram into the back of cars you don't like? I would.

  • @marksp.h1393
    @marksp.h1393 3 года назад +16

    Thanks for the vlogs, I've got my class C test in 2 weeks and jumping straight on class one. I've been on the taxi's 10 years, similar wages, completely random but anywhere from 400-800 a week. But always after a week where you earn a lot you get a big repair bill

    • @sadamch6639
      @sadamch6639 Год назад

      According to u which is better? Taxi or truck!

    • @marksp.h1393
      @marksp.h1393 Год назад

      @@sadamch6639 hi. Its actually impossible to say, as there's so much difference in both jobs... I never did my class 1 due to lockdown, and I am doing class 2 currently, over taxi'n. But I did taxi's 13 years. Wagon driving your away from the house for long hours, whereas taxis you can come & go, but potentially nipping in and out all day & night. On a side note, I personally think there's more money delivering takeaways on ubereats and justeat than taxis, as to have a taxi on the road is mega expensive nowadays, but to deliver you'll make less but spend a hell of a lot less

  • @ChrisSmith-vw1zf
    @ChrisSmith-vw1zf 2 года назад

    Thinking of doing my class 2 then class 1 .Been a Network Engineer for 17 years and need a change .
    Sound like your from Lancs was in Blackburn the other week installing IPCCTV cameras.
    Good video mate.

  • @azazaelg5782
    @azazaelg5782 3 года назад +8

    Been watching you for a while due to do my class 2 next week after waiting to do it since March. Your honesty is very refreshing and your opinions on any subject are pure.
    Keep at it im sure you'll find your own way of being rewarded. Stay blessed man 👌🏽

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +2

      Thanks a lot mate! Good luck with your training! Fingers crossed for you buddy!

    • @azazaelg5782
      @azazaelg5782 3 года назад +1

      @@Deady2012 passed my theory, hazard perception and cpc mod 2. Practical starts next week

  • @jamesmcdougall1543
    @jamesmcdougall1543 3 года назад +1

    Love u mate, Yr a good man. No surrender.

  • @waynehammerton5698
    @waynehammerton5698 3 года назад

    Good on you Deady keep safe and well buddy and all keep safe and well catch up with you next week buddy

  • @koitorob
    @koitorob 3 года назад +6

    If you are paid monthly and want to work out your weekly wage, multiply your monthly wage by 12 and then divide by 52.
    I make it £554.61 per week.
    £11.32 an hour.

    • @paulyoung5073
      @paulyoung5073 2 года назад +1

      Exactly..... this is problem with industry & its for a 49hr hour week .... employee can't even work out wages

    • @stevecapper9321
      @stevecapper9321 2 года назад

      @@paulyoung5073 £11.32 wow wouldn't get out of bed for that I am better of now doing 4 on 4 off for 15.50 then 24.00 quid an hour after 8 hours it suits me as I am 56 yrs old now do not want any bull shit hassle with stupid hours and defo No nights out if I get a longer say to Reading will most likely pull about 10 hrs for that two hours over time sometimes I do 5 days .

  • @mattbrace9524
    @mattbrace9524 3 года назад +13

    To get the exact weekly fugure..should times monthly by 12, and divide that by 52. Great too have an insight tho mate

  • @Tomhellyer
    @Tomhellyer 3 года назад +1

    Hello, long time no see! Congrats. Been away for a wile, rolled my ute. Congrats on the new job.

  • @jamesdutton2091
    @jamesdutton2091 3 года назад

    Good stuff Deady stay safe pal

  • @jamesskeoch6562
    @jamesskeoch6562 2 года назад +1

    That is what I was EARNING 21 YEARS AGO, NOTHING HAS CHANGED!!!

  • @domvideos1777
    @domvideos1777 3 года назад +1

    Hope you have fun in your new job 😎

  • @sm0g-810
    @sm0g-810 Год назад

    Sent away for my D2 and D4 forms for my cat c provisional today. Looking forward to it. Very good time to start with there being a significant shortage of drivers.

  • @JayJay-wb4mv
    @JayJay-wb4mv 3 года назад +1

    Great video mate 👏👍

  • @tonyrichardson1140
    @tonyrichardson1140 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us I'm looking in to doing HGV 1, I'm going for it. Ignore the negative comments the money sounds good as long as you are earning mate that's all that matters. Good luck for future.

  • @andysmudger6449
    @andysmudger6449 3 года назад +1

    Belated good wishes, I do understand all that you have said, you seem to have a good head on that shoulders of yours bud.

  • @billymallon7342
    @billymallon7342 3 года назад +1

    Well done mate 👍👍👍 keep on trucking man good work hopefully good few years in the job back to work soon for me in a youth club

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +1

      Fingers crossed for a quick return to work for you buddy!

    • @billymallon7342
      @billymallon7342 3 года назад

      @@Deady2012 cheers pal

  • @mattstewart6220
    @mattstewart6220 3 года назад +16

    Personally I would be very happy with a take home wage like that or close to it,working for it knowing I’d have it in the bank at the end of month would keep me going.going from shitty jobs to earning that will be great for me....hopefully soon my training can start,can’t wait...love driving and working alone.👍

  • @antonyhawkridge3237
    @antonyhawkridge3237 3 года назад +14

    1st full week as a class 1 hgv driver,
    I can honestly say I've loved it,
    Not doing it for the money, doing it because I've always wanted to do it.
    Do what makes you happy, my advice, if you're doing something you don't enjoy, stop doing it, if there's something you've always wanted to do, just do it, life is way too short.
    Keep up the great work
    Good win today also
    Mot

  • @jimchapman7868
    @jimchapman7868 3 года назад

    Well done for being so honest

  • @RT-td1pv
    @RT-td1pv 3 года назад +1

    Fair play on the details all the best for the future

  • @skiptonn
    @skiptonn 3 года назад +27

    less than 10 quid an hour for this job is day light robbery concidering the amount you have to put in to get your licence and how much you have to work, if it wasnt for lorrys drivers the world would stand still

    • @onlyjoking73
      @onlyjoking73 3 года назад +2

      yeah i thought it would have been much more. my mad dedicated peasant delivery driver friend in amazon is hitting that shit with his own van. with bonuses of courses

    • @djoffski5712
      @djoffski5712 2 года назад +1

      I had warehouse order picker jobs that paid the same or slightly more in Holland. Driving a low lift forklift. No 44 tons in the middle of the road, no stress, no customers to face and no paperwork.

    • @asensibleyoungman2978
      @asensibleyoungman2978 2 года назад

      Stop this nonsense that lorry drivers save the world. Without shop assistants we would starve, without cleaners hospitals would close, without power station workers we would have no heat or power. The list goes on. We are all cogs in the machine.

  • @nathanfrost6784
    @nathanfrost6784 3 года назад +1

    Grest vlogg has always and very honest from you keep up the good work 👏

  • @jasonbirtwistle3184
    @jasonbirtwistle3184 3 года назад +7

    Happy for you mate. I'm still driving myself after leaving the tools behind. Still only on class 2 but its skip loaders and I'm on £12 hr and finished for 5pm daily so suits me down to ground. Good luck to you in future pal keep safe..

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +1

      Bet you’re glad you put the tools down lol. I absolutely hated it haha!

    • @jasonbirtwistle3184
      @jasonbirtwistle3184 3 года назад

      @@Deady2012 yeah had them ring me a few times asking if i wana go back. Haven't fully hung my tools up yet as i did it for 15 years and still have doubts now and again but for now its a no lol

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +2

      Jason Birtwistle No one ever rings me 😂 Must be coz i was fluffing useless hahahahaha!

    • @jasonbirtwistle3184
      @jasonbirtwistle3184 3 года назад

      @@Deady2012 hahahaha. Gota say i miss the £1000 a week summer wages but certainly not the £300 winter ones lol. Tbh i miss the on site banter more than anything

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +1

      Jason Birtwistle I don’t miss standing in piss pooring rain on 4th lift watching Brickies & Civils knocking it on head for the day whilst i’m still spinning the spanner.
      Or getting ya finger trapped inbetween 2 5fts on back of truck in December... lol!

  • @jamesbradbury3526
    @jamesbradbury3526 3 года назад

    Hope everything going well at the new job don’t need to rush to do a vlog I can wait

  • @sercanserj7804
    @sercanserj7804 3 года назад +17

    When calculating monthly don't devide by 4. Times by 12 then ÷ 52.
    2403.33 x 12 = 28,839.96 ÷ 52 = 554.61 per week.
    If you do 4x12 its 48 but its actually 52 weeks in a year mate.
    This would all change depending on if you get paid monthly or every 4 weeks

    • @Andyb2379
      @Andyb2379 3 года назад

      Sercan Serj yes order of operations

    • @TruckerReena
      @TruckerReena 3 года назад

      You divide your monthly pay by 4.33 which gives you your average weekly wage, then divide by your 49 hours, gives you £11.33ph. I earn between £11 to £12ph depending what agency I'm working for. As a newbie like myself what you're getting isn't bad.

    • @andyliverpool24
      @andyliverpool24 3 года назад

      This all depends if on 4 weekly pay or monthly pay

    • @the8valveturbo
      @the8valveturbo 3 года назад +4

      You beat me too it Sercan!! Deady, the above is how to correctly work out wages, but you did say all these numbers have blown your head pal ha!!
      So that worked out as £11.33ph. it is shockingly poor, when you consider, & you will grasp this in years to come, the amount its cost you to do class1, the training & the time involved to do class1, the CPC requirements for HGV, AND the responsibility of driving a large goods vehicle when any moment in time, VOSA can come along, fine you wagging their pens for minor or major things.
      You may think its great, other people in the proffession may think its great if theyre only used to minimum wage.
      But for me, and me alone, this is my perception, its just not worth it. Ive been driving Class1 since 2002, ive now stopped as of last year after 1 company taking the biscuit, i did 1 day and found out when I got paid, it was £9.31 ph. I was really dissaponted, & upset working for beans after doing a 14hr shift that particular day.
      So i retraded, drive a FLT. It is less money than class1, but get this! I know when i start, i know when i finish, yes its less hours, but do you know what?!i really enjoy it. I speak to so many drivers, so not in a lonely job anymore, im no longer at risk on the road, or risk of hijacking, vosa, closed roads, blocked roads, low bridges and the like.
      But what i will say, is there are some fantastic companies out there, & i do have it under my belt to fall upon on. But the really good ones are taken, & sadly, i have to wait my turn.
      Anyone jumping to class1, do what i did, pass, then find a job shunting. I went this route after passing and shunted 3 years. That will set you up on the road. The amount of times ive been praised for blind siding in bays or yards first time, ive lost count. This comes with expierince, knowing where your headboard is, your axles & when to start straightening.
      I wish everyone the best of luck in your adventures, & deady, maybe one day ill be loading you as im in the NW too.

  • @truckitprayle
    @truckitprayle 2 года назад

    Wahey good stuff mate!

  • @billyray323
    @billyray323 2 года назад

    Good luck youngster 😉✌🇬🇧

  • @samwoolsey5273
    @samwoolsey5273 2 года назад +17

    I think the pay is relative to a few things. The value of having a unique skill, the pressure, stress the job brings.
    As you say, it's a job you do that you personally enjoy. Good for you mate 👍
    Thanks for your info

  • @Jack_JJS
    @Jack_JJS 3 года назад +1

    Great video man

  • @stevenesq
    @stevenesq 2 года назад

    Hi bud new to the channel, im definitely going into the hgv life having spent nearly three years bus driving . Its the exams etc i can not stand but needs must .

  • @cravan1982
    @cravan1982 Год назад

    Just retired from 35 years on the road. Class 1. Loved it 😍😁

  • @abdulhalim5863
    @abdulhalim5863 3 года назад

    Great job ,bro.best regard from Malaysia

  • @lucasbryszewski5056
    @lucasbryszewski5056 3 года назад

    Good luck in your new job.

  • @jay-kq8of
    @jay-kq8of 3 года назад

    Great video buddy good to see what you earned but obviously each company pays different rates I'm currently forklift driving and iv checked the other warehouse companies in my area and forklift drivers are on a lot more to what my company pay for warehouse work that's why I asked them about my hgv licence and can earn £2000 a year more on the road so can't wait for this bloody covid to do one so test centre can re open so I can get my test done

  • @chrisandrews7518
    @chrisandrews7518 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for that. It's really useful.

  • @domainnameguy
    @domainnameguy 3 года назад +3

    Great vlog as always
    As much as much as the money is important etc driving a way of life and its the flexibility that driving a truck on your terms gives a person and with agency driving a driver gets to choose what work they want to do and the hours they want to do and driving a truck which the majority of the time issitting on ones posterior holding a steering wheel looking at the countryside with arm out window with tunes on the radio enjoyibg life and 12 and 15 hour days just fly by and are easy to do
    The way of life and the open road are a bigger draw to to the job and being able to plan your day within a given tineframe to stop wheree you want to eat and when you want to eat etc
    Ienjoyed my 8 years driving a 7.5t on agency as never had any desire to drive anything bigger etc but as i am abig fan of vanlife etc i tried to live vanlife but work got too flexible which left me without enough to pay my bills etc whilst living vanlife etc ive had the one day a week and 2 days a week and sometimes the no days a week etc but wouldnt have swapped the last 8 years as an agency driver driving a 7.5t truck for anything

  • @bmker5469
    @bmker5469 2 года назад

    I was a chef until I was 48.. I was sick of delivery drivers showing up mid morning saying that's my last load I'm finished and I still had maybe 7 to 9 hours of my day still to do. Passed my class 1 and 2 and started driving for a living. The east coast of Scotland is a bit of a back water for class 1 work so I started driving bin lorries. 7 years later still loving it. Early starts and reasonably early finishes (3:30pm). 4 on 4 off. Good money for the work. Highly recommend HGV work to anyone who like a bit of graft and getting out and about.

  • @markjones3053
    @markjones3053 3 года назад +1

    Mark from Leeds......get in Leeds,we are going up buddy ....I drive a 7-5 tonner,and back at work on part furlough so maybe 3 days this week so happier days ahead ....keep on trucking my Leeds United truck driving fan .....M O T,we are going up👍🙏piece out

  • @tommo9544
    @tommo9544 3 года назад

    Keep them wheels turning Deedy keep safe mate.😎

  • @joegibbs6906
    @joegibbs6906 3 года назад +20

    I would love to become a Hgv driver but I get £11 an hour delivery shopping for Waitrose! Just don’t see the point of all that training etc to do it!

    • @Deady2012
      @Deady2012  3 года назад +4

      Fair enough pal!

    • @joegibbs6906
      @joegibbs6906 3 года назад +1

      Deady 2012 tbh I will probably do it as I love trucks lol

    • @tomscanlon3021
      @tomscanlon3021 2 года назад

      Type 27?

    • @joegibbs6906
      @joegibbs6906 2 года назад

      @@tomscanlon3021 yes mate we have 1 type 29 as a spare as well

    • @lloydburdis1277
      @lloydburdis1277 2 года назад +2

      Unless you have an urge to travel long distance from one distribution centre to another like the thought of sleeping in your lorry, finding somewhere clean enough to feel comfortable showering, like eating rubbished food, then yes spend the money getting your licence but it ain’t cheap and unless you are going be in this industry for a good period of time and your family is going to be able to except this life style you may get lonely out there but so will wife or partner think about it, then save your money you are not going to earn much more than you are at the moment, but you will no doubt be doing more hours that will give you more take home pay but at what cost? Think long and Hard and ask guys that have been in the industry a long time, ask the question would you encourage your son or daughter to be a truck driver !

  • @NickKolythas
    @NickKolythas 3 года назад +3

    Love your vids, keep it up. Considering that you are "new" in the business i think its descent money. Here in greece we get paid a lot less than that and i ve been doing this job for 15 years. Also we work minimum 12 hours per day and on average 6 days a week.

  • @al-motamidmogul3616
    @al-motamidmogul3616 3 года назад +3

    Hello DEADY i so happy you got your FIRST WAGES you have a good DAY and keep SAFE in HOME 🏠 and FAMILY 👪 and DRIVE SAFELY ALI-M-MOGUL

  • @ryanhugheswelshhoonigan7846
    @ryanhugheswelshhoonigan7846 2 года назад +1

    Reall good vid pall! very helpful
    I’m a 38 year old roofer and have been grafting all my working life,
    I was looking to get my hgv license as I could do with less manual labour in my life. Getting on lol.
    i’ve done my medical sent off my D1 I think it was called and have a job to go into if I choose to continue with big wheelers.
    But let’s cut the bull 💩..
    That is not a good wage for a trained professional like yourself and you are a professional. You really shouldn’t compare yourself to somebody working in Asda.
    No offence to them people but you shouldn’t.
    My five day week is from 7am until 4 but gone by 3 most days I get 600 a week after tax.
    I couldn’t survive with four children on your wage I work most weekends as well. Fact is I’m struggling to find a job where I will get paid more than I do now.
    I take my hat off to you mate I really do and wish you all the best.
    I Don’t expect a reply lol 👊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @stevecapper9321
    @stevecapper9321 2 года назад

    Hi buddy great video I have been a HGV driver for nearly 20 years now and that wage I was earning that 7 years ago at Culina Logistics and B & M and on some agencies for a month around 45 ish hours or less cause some places will pay you the full wage even if you finish the job early and you go home with two hours or so still to do as you must know. not all companies will do that some make you stay the full hours. currently my hourly rate with my agency is 15.50 then 24.00 after 8.45 hours I get paid 8 hrs one way or the other do it or not depending where I am going. wish you well with your Job .
    S C UK.

  • @sharapovamad
    @sharapovamad 3 года назад +4

    I love trucking and always wanted to work doing HGV but sadly underpaid for the size of lorry. I earn roughly the same and I have a private pension included and drive a 3.5 tonner and get £70 per night out and paid by the hour as I sleep. I was looking to work in HGV but they treat drivers badly. Love the vid mate

    • @TheAnglan
      @TheAnglan 2 года назад

      You drive a standard 3.5t van and sleep in it? Do you just sleep in the drivers seat?

    • @sharapovamad
      @sharapovamad 2 года назад +1

      @@TheAnglan pad the seats out and lay across, ideally I’d like a sleeper cab but company too tight

    • @MattEssex33
      @MattEssex33 Год назад

      @@sharapovamad who do you work for with nights out in a 3.5t? Cheers

  • @ryanmcinteggart145
    @ryanmcinteggart145 3 года назад +7

    I spent 10 years working my way up to management, got a management job turning over a million pound a year for the company for the past 3 years. the stress of managing staff, spread sheets smashing targets to get myself that £150 bonus every month rarely happened and your first pay slip is £200 month more that what I get standard. Lol never so happy that I'm leaving the firm to go driving like my father and brother do.

    • @pictlandpickers1171
      @pictlandpickers1171 3 года назад

      Have you left hows it going?

    • @dansome3563
      @dansome3563 3 года назад

      Mate I feel for u it's not worth it cause all the stress and everything and pressure u will be much better off driving your truck and all good

  • @richardnewton638
    @richardnewton638 3 года назад +1

    Good for you .I worked for the company you now work for and yes the money is better than what you were on . I would give you some advise if I can. Try get as much oversize load experience as posible . There are contracts out there for experienced heavy haulage drivers paying upward of 6k a month. On a lighter note in 1989 we were making around £450 take home per week.
    The industries pay hasnt kept up that's why most the older guys are leaving. 600pw is what we made in mid 90s

  • @shaankaur529
    @shaankaur529 3 года назад +1

    Hi there love watching the videos just asking which earns you more class 1 or class 2 which is better for the future and is there much difference in wage.

  • @lazylad9064
    @lazylad9064 3 года назад +10

    Its not all about the money. At my age it's about quality of lifestyle. I personally think you should be doing more overtime so us older guys can take it easy😀😀.

  • @will_doherty
    @will_doherty 3 года назад +19

    As the 52 weeks are spread over 12 months, there's on average 4.333 weeks in a month, so you should use that to split your monthly pay into a weekly equivalent - it will of course reduce your weekly figures a little...

    • @fastkwak
      @fastkwak 3 года назад +4

      Or multiply the monthly by 12 and then divide that by 52

    • @McT740052
      @McT740052 2 года назад

      Agreed 4.3 weeks in a month 👍