u/ramblingsofatrucker

I used to be a motorbike riding instructor, and I absolutely loved doing it. I never knew I would enjoy teaching anyone anything, but that was a job I enjoyed whatever the weather. Unfortunately, after a relationship breakup, I had to get back on my feet, put a roof over my head, and it simply wasn't possible on an instructors salary.

I miss it. I miss teaching people. I have mentored newly passed hgv drivers, but its not full time, just as and when required.

So for the time being, I'm driving trucks again, but fortunately I enjoy it and most of the time it doesnt feel like work; I am being paid to drive someone else's vehicle around this little island.

What would you like to do if you could easily change careers?

Everyone has different needs when it comes to work. Some just chase the money, some chase the flash trucks, some chase the lifestyle.

I prefer tramping, but that's me. No pressure to actually be anywhere or fighting through the traffic to get home 5 days a week. Just one day a week of putting myself against the clock to get ho,e for the weekend. I will even travel 90 minutes on a Monday morning to start work for the right company. It's the same as someone travelling 20 minutes each way, every day.

And because I like tramping, a decent truck matters. It doesn't need all the bells and whistles, but the pay has to reflect what the truck does or doesn't have. Cooled and heated leather seats, air-conditioning including night cooling make the working week more comfortable.

A fridge and microwave seem to be standard in sleeper cabs now, but I've got my own coolbox and camping stove should I need it. Space to stand up to get dressed, and store everything that I need for a week away. It's a studio apartment essentially, because I spend more time in it than at home. Unless you omit working hours. Then I actually spend more time,e at home on a weekend than I do on daily rest on those 4 nights out.

My hobbies are also important. I don't want 5 long hard days in exchange for 65k if it means I won't have time for my photography, vlogging, drone flying etc. So a job that pays a nice hourly wage, gives me more money than I need, time to do what I enjoy when the tacho is out, and allows me to run my social media channels whilst the tacho is in all matter to me.

Other people may disagree with why I choose certain jobs and salaries, but i do what's right for me.

So what do you look for when searching for a HGV Driving job?

This is the first year in a while that I haven't been driving a bulk tipper doing haulage for the harvest. I miss going to farms, but i don't miss itching with barley dust, or having a load rejected due to ergot. Is the harvest busy in 2026?

Occasionally, i chat to people who say they have always wanted to try driving a artic. Are you one of those people? If so, what is the appeal? #scania #truck #uk