I have been accepted for a job!

[LukeC]

I've been trying since August, and finally been accepted for a class 2 truck job. Will get a start date some time next week. I can't wait, although, I'm a little worried about the training and exams I have to do for my ADR certificates (company will pay).

[geoff]

Well done that man !!! Sincerely hope all goes well.

[LukeC]

I'm sure that it will. Thanks Geoff. After being unemployed for a while, I'm looking forward to the joys of driving southern England on a 5 day a week basis.

[shtu]

Luke, later,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jcQSIyGOJk

[LukeC]

Funny you should put that up... I'm definitely a country boy when it comes to music!

[evdama]

There's a big shortage of drivers atm so the exams are made to be as straightforward as possible.

I recently had a letter from dame someone or other transport Secretary inviting me back into the industry.
Declined.

[boop]

Which reminds me that I haven't watched Convoy since the 80s. Time for a refresh.

[LukeC]

I've only seen convoy twice I think. Neither time was in the 80s.

Ev, I'm a mere class 2 driver, had plenty of experience on buses, although the cargo loaded and unloaded itself, it was a right PITA. Time for a big learning curve. Maybe I'll head to class 1 in the future.

[evdama]

I drove 8 wheelers for a farm feed outfit for a few years
Manoeuvring big rigid chassis vehicles around Welsh hill farms was WAY more challenging than the supermarket artics I drove afterwards.
Drivers were (sometimes justifiably) regarded as scum back then which was unfair on those who put an honest days graft in.
I hope attitudes have changed now but it's too late to try to get me back in the seat

[LukeC]

The Ruckers seem to always get the blame from people who have caught themselves out by getting themselves in the blind spot,or the trying to blame a truck for pulling out, not thinking about the extra time needed together moving, or stopped.

Paperwork to do at the office tomorrow morning, then it should be a quick start after, as long as nothing goes wrong.