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whelan2 · 19-11-2018 8:28pm

What is the tax on an scania r500 4x2?

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 19-11-2018 8:30pm

whelan2 wrote: »

What is the tax on an scania r500 4x2?

Unsure on that particular one but the maximum across the board is €900 per year due to a revision of commercial tax in recent years

AbdulAbhaile · 12-12-2018 10:45pm

whelan2 wrote: »

What is the tax on an scania r500 4x2?

I'm betting this guy knows. From done deal.

Scania driver available. will do any kind of work for the right scania truck.
wont do muti-drop, supermarket work would like tipper or fridge.
ive lots of years driving and ive worn out at least 5 scania jackets
never being in a accident that i couldnt talk my way out of,
I know everything so no training needed
never complain at the start of a new job
Will drive any Scania but it must be V8 topline with grill &roof spots≤ds,rear cab perimeter leds. dutch headboard dutch rear bumper Bottom Bar, Side Bars, Back Bar and Chassis Bar leather seats, kitchen pack, exhaust stacks, SUPER badge Chassis in-fill with sussie bar with LEDs. Durabrite alloy wheels and a puking chicken on both sides of the cab.

i have all thats need
2X full drivers licence (IRISH AND UK)
2X DRIVERS CARDS
MAGNETS
SCANIA JACKETS (1-KING OF THE ROAD &1 V8 JACKET)
ME BOOTS
CHECK SHIRTS
SCANIA WALLET
v8 SCAINA led Light board
SUPER badge
and too many other accessories to spell

Rave.ef · 19-12-2018 7:29pm

Got a print out of my card today from TM for the minutes I MAY have exceeded the 4.5 driving time. I hardly ever get close to my limit. An example is well say Friday 17:55 1 min over and then the same day at 18:05 10 mins later 17 mins over. Head is addled from looking at it. Any of ye ever come across this.
There's one or 2 outrageous time frames on it as well so some thing has to be up.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 19-12-2018 8:09pm

Rave.ef wrote: »

Got a print out of my card today from TM for the minutes I MAY have exceeded the 4.5 driving time. I hardly ever get close to my limit. An example is well say Friday 17:55 1 min over and then the same day at 18:05 10 mins later 17 mins over. Head is addled from looking at it. Any of ye ever come across this.
There's one or 2 outrageous time frames on it as well so some thing has to be up.

All breaks in order/speed etc?

Rave.ef · 19-12-2018 11:06pm

Ya I'm fairly anal with my card. Bugging me. Going to download it again Friday evening see what shows up after the week. I do a fair share of other work I don't spend countless hours on loading bays so my breaks are taken when I need them. I might only push to 4:15 4:20 once a week.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 20-12-2018 7:39pm

Rave.ef wrote: »

Ya I'm fairly anal with my card. Bugging me. Going to download it again Friday evening see what shows up after the week. I do a fair share of other work I don't spend countless hours on loading bays so my breaks are taken when I need them. I might only push to 4:15 4:20 once a week.

Being stuck on bays is the most depressing thing i can think of for a trucker, several hours is not unheard of.

You do a bit of shunting as well then?

Rave.ef · 20-12-2018 9:32pm

A lot of blowing work. Could be talking an hour to an hour and a half for 28 to 30 ton. So your talking 2 hours with set up and clean up. The odd time id pull the short straw and have to do a bit of shunting but not often thankfully.

Done an activity print out. My direct print out from tacho head is spot on.

neris · 21-12-2018 1:12am

Good podcast out yesterday with eamonn Dunphy talking to the lady from the IRHA on brexit and the effect it will have on the haulage industry and the import & export of goods by road

Aska · 21-12-2018 6:57am

Kate Prehistoric Starboard wrote:

Being stuck on bays is the most depressing thing i can think of for a trucker, several hours is not unheard of.

Lidl mullingar would depress you to no end, tip yourself is managable but then pull around the front of the building and wait for your number to be put up on the board to let you know your paper is ready. I had 13 pallets yesterday morning and the guy was checking them as I unloaded and I still sat out for for an extra 1hr 10mins before my papers were signed

Rave.ef · 21-12-2018 10:19am

Aska wrote: »

Lidl mullingar would depress you to no end, tip yourself is managable but then pull around the front of the building and wait for your number to be put up on the board to let you know your paper is ready. I had 13 pallets yesterday morning and the guy was checking them as I unloaded and I still sat out for for an extra 1hr 10mins before my papers were signed

Charleville is as bad. Happened a few times I was there for 6 am and no bay till 12 30. You'd be in no form to pull out 33 pallets after that.

whelan2 · 22-12-2018 12:28pm

What's the fine or points for no seat belt on in a lorry. Is it any different than a car?

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 22-12-2018 1:07pm

whelan2 wrote: »

What's the fine or points for no seat belt on in a lorry. Is it any different than a car?

Apparently 3 points & a €90 fine. Be it car or goods vehicle.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 22-12-2018 1:10pm

Aska wrote: »

Lidl mullingar would depress you to no end, tip yourself is managable but then pull around the front of the building and wait for your number to be put up on the board to let you know your paper is ready. I had 13 pallets yesterday morning and the guy was checking them as I unloaded and I still sat out for for an extra 1hr 10mins before my papers were signed

I briefly did a multi drop role to Dunnes, never again. Had to put up with that rubbish as well, they think drivers have nothing better to be doing other than what they want. Supermarkets see drivers as slaves.

whelan2 · 22-12-2018 1:51pm

Kate Prehistoric Starboard wrote: »

Apparently 3 points & a €90 fine. Be it car or goods vehicle.

How long do the points stay on your licence?

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 22-12-2018 2:27pm

whelan2 wrote: »

How long do the points stay on your licence?

3 years from the date they are applied.

i.e January 1st 2019 to December 31st 2021

Aska · 31-12-2018 3:57pm

Kate Prehistoric Starboard wrote:

Supermarkets see drivers as slaves.

Drivers and the haulier are the biggest fools here, I personally don't know if Aldi or Lidl pay any extra to the actual haulier for delievery but drivers unloading themselves in both the above (can only speak for the RDCs not shops) has to stop.

Hackers and drivers get not one cent extra for unloading and then get treated like ****e while awaiting paperwork and it's you who is saving them money so they dont have to employ people to unload the trucks

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 31-12-2018 5:19pm

Aska wrote: »

Drivers and the haulier are the biggest fools here, I personally don't know if Aldi or Lidl pay any extra to the actual haulier for delievery but drivers unloading themselves in both the above (can only speak for the RDCs not shops) has to stop.

Hackers and drivers get not one cent extra for unloading and then get treated like ****e while awaiting paperwork and it's you who is saving them money so they dont have to employ people to unload the trucks

I’m aware of drivers who work fir the haulier who in turn has a contract for both Lidl/Aldi.

Drivers turn up at RDC’s and load the vehicle themselves, with Lidl having to go to 2/3 separate bays to load different the various products themselves. Then off to the store where again the driver must unload the truck, whether staff check off the product I don’t know.

Two runs and 12/13 hour days are the norm apparently, 2 artic loads is no small job especially if they are being checked off, and the driver must wait.

Aidan Doherty Transport who do these pay €120 per day shift and €130 per night shift, all before tax.

I went out for a day with this company to see if the job was for me, I ran for the hills as quickly as possible.

s14driftking · 31-12-2018 10:18pm

Kate Prehistoric Starboard wrote: »

Aska wrote: »

Drivers and the haulier are the biggest fools here, I personally don't know if Aldi or Lidl pay any extra to the actual haulier for delievery but drivers unloading themselves in both the above (can only speak for the RDCs not shops) has to stop.

Hackers and drivers get not one cent extra for unloading and then get treated like ****e while awaiting paperwork and it's you who is saving them money so they dont have to employ people to unload the trucks

I’m aware of drivers who work fir the haulier who in turn has a contract for both Lidl/Aldi.

Drivers turn up at RDC’s and load the vehicle themselves, with Lidl having to go to 2/3 separate bays to load different the various products themselves. Then off to the store where again the driver must unload the truck, whether staff check off the product I don’t know.

Two runs and 12/13 hour days are the norm apparently, 2 artic loads is no small job especially if they are being checked off, and the driver must wait.

Aidan Doherty Transport who do these pay €120 per day shift and €130 per night shift, all before tax.

I went out for a day with this company to see if the job was for me, I ran for the hills as quickly as possible.

no wonder there always looking for drivers. I’d get 120 to 130 a day on a topper with no manual work.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 31-12-2018 10:21pm

s14driftking wrote: »

no wonder there always looking for drivers. I’d get 120 to 130 a day on a topper with no manual work.

Labouring jobs in the trucking game will always have a high turn over, i done tour work in the coach industry from April to October, i had nice fat envelopes at the end of it all and the most i did was assist my passengers with their luggage. Trucking is a mugs game sadly.

Rave.ef · 01-01-2019 11:27am

Out of the two I'd pick aldi any day of the week. Mitchelstown anyway. 9 times Out of 10 you get a bay right away and the wait for the paperwork isn't so bad. Still hour to an hour and a half barrier to barrier.

As far as the physical labour go's in the job it has to be something your into. This multi drop s*** I couldn't do it but then other lads wouldn't do what I'm at.

As nice and all as a fat envelope sounds at the end of tourist season sounds. I couldn't drive a coach I hate people that's why I drive a truckðŸ˜‚

neris · 17-01-2019 10:09am

Good podcast yesterday from eamonn Dunphy with verona Murphy from the irha on brexit. She seems to be the only one in this country on the media who seems to know how bad this while farce is going to be if it goes ahead. It's already affecting certain sectors of the haulage industry

s14driftking · 17-01-2019 11:16am

Kate Prehistoric Starboard wrote: »

s14driftking wrote: »

no wonder there always looking for drivers. I’d get 120 to 130 a day on a topper with no manual work.

Labouring jobs in the trucking game will always have a high turn over, i done tour work in the coach industry from April to October, i had nice fat envelopes at the end of it all and the most i did was assist my passengers with their luggage. Trucking is a mugs game sadly.

Hence y I jacked it and never went back in the new yr. I’m back in construction now set hrs and more money. Better terms and conditions too.

SCOOP 64 · 17-01-2019 7:17pm

Anyone know who does CPC courses week days in co wexford ,can only find week ends.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 17-01-2019 7:26pm

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Anyone know who does CPC courses week days in co wexford ,can only find week ends.

Did you try CPC.ie? they are in all different parts of the country doing the courses.

SCOOP 64 · 17-01-2019 7:44pm

Kate Prehistoric Starboard wrote: »

Did you try CPC.ie? they are in all different parts of the country doing the courses.

Yes, week ends only in co wexford.

Aska · 17-01-2019 7:54pm

If friday evening was ok for you, PJ murphy runs in Gorey and cuts out the whole full day sat BS.

SCOOP 64 · 17-01-2019 7:57pm

Aska wrote: »

If friday evening was ok for you, PJ murphy runs on around Gorey for about 4hrs approx (bout 6-10.30pm) and cuts out the whole full day sat BS.

That sounds good,its a long boring day otherwise,thanks.

Aska · 17-01-2019 8:14pm

Sorry its PJ Murphy, look em up there, the craic does be mighty.... and it's upstairs in a pub so get someone to drop you off and you wont see the time going !!!

Auguste Comte · 17-01-2019 8:22pm

Aska wrote: »

SCOOP 64 wrote:

Anyone know who does CPC courses week days in co wexford ,can only find week ends.

If friday evening was ok for you, PJ murphy runs on around Gorey for about 4hrs approx (bout 6-10.30pm) and cuts out the whole full day sat BS.

Does the Cpc course not have to be at least 7 hours?

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 17-01-2019 8:37pm

Auguste Comte wrote: »

Does the Cpc course not have to be at least 7 hours?

You sign a form declaring that it has, at least with any provider i've done it with.

Aska · 18-01-2019 2:03am

Auguste Comte wrote:

Does the Cpc course not have to be at least 7 hours?

Yea it does. I also remember when it came out first and they screwes up hard with a 99euro charge per course then competition arrive and the price dropped over time.

mayota · 18-01-2019 9:11pm

Auguste Comte wrote: »

Does the Cpc course not have to be at least 7 hours?

Yes and evening classes have to start at 4pm at the latest afaik. Some of the above posts should be edited so as not to get anyone in bother.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 18-01-2019 9:14pm

Has anyone ever done an evening class? I couldn’t imagine being stuck in until midnight doing it.

RustyNut · 18-01-2019 9:39pm

Kate Prehistoric Starboard wrote: »

Has anyone ever done an evening class? I couldn’t imagine being stuck in until midnight doing it.

I never done a night one but the one I done the year before last had mostly night drivers on it. The rsa inspector turned up for the 2nd half and sat in the corner watching the procedings.

The tables were layer out in a big u shape and the instructor had to keep walking around the inside of the u and stand on some of the lads feet to wake them up.

Well spent time and money.

Not

neris · 19-01-2019 4:11pm

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1086629395836604416?s=19

neris · 19-01-2019 7:51pm

https://twitter.com/empiresend/status/1086405137680224256?s=19

SCOOP 64 · 05-03-2019 9:11pm

Hope someone can clear this up , i have a UK licence with C1, if i change to a Irish Licence will this just transfer over or will i have to re test for C1 ?, was told by someone i would have to sit test again, thought i would only need medical for C1 licence?

Esel · 05-03-2019 9:49pm

There's a good thread on this topic in the Motors forum.

Apparently, if the C1 was granted automatically in the UK, you will have to do a test and get a medical cert to keep it.

SCOOP 64 · 05-03-2019 9:56pm

Esel wrote: »

There's a good thread on this topic in the Motors forum.

Apparently, if the C1 was granted automatically in the UK, you will have to do a test and get a medical cert to keep it.

Thats bad news my one was automatic ,old licence, will hold on to UK one as long as possible ,need it for job.

neris · 06-03-2019 9:57am

DHL looking for drivers

https://flexsource.ie/truck-driver-jobs/?source=google&medium=adwords&campaign=adwords_driver_display_keyword&keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-IqEs5Lt4AIV2NTtCh0q6wSVEAEYASAAEgIsYPD_BwE

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 06-03-2019 10:15am

neris wrote: »

DHL looking for drivers

https://flexsource.ie/truck-driver-jobs/?source=google&medium=adwords&campaign=adwords_driver_display_keyword&keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-IqEs5Lt4AIV2NTtCh0q6wSVEAEYASAAEgIsYPD_BwE

Any idea what they are like to work for?

neris · 06-03-2019 12:58pm

No idea but pop down to your local tesco and ask the delivery driver might be the easiest way to find out.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 06-03-2019 12:58pm

neris wrote: »

No idea but pop down to your local tesco and ask the delivery driver might be the easiest way to find out.

Why tesco?

Rave.ef · 06-03-2019 5:07pm

They do the Tesco work.... It would wreck my head sitting at 80kph on motorways tho. The extra 10kph make a huge difference on a Cork-Dublin run.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 06-03-2019 6:29pm

It mirrors the Musgrave/Super Valu/Centra thing so? combi's allover the shop.

SCOOP 64 · 11-03-2019 11:52pm

Just to update this if it concerns anyone if you have C1 on UK licence, the C1 will transfer to a Irish licence , you just need medical report, it was clarified on another thread on someone who transfered a UK licence to a Irish one the other day.
(seem to be a bit of confusion between departments).

neris · 03-06-2019 12:17am

A long way from home

Rave.ef · 04-06-2019 9:14am

We think our money's bad. That poor lad would love to be on our rates.

Briano51 · 15-07-2021 10:05pm

Anyone on here know what companies accept applications from new pass drivers? Most I've seen seem to look for min 1 years experience, is there any point in contacting companies that put up min 1 year, do they make exceptions

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