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  • #502
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    I'd say every 5th lad I know either sits on the belt like that or they have a spare buckle they just click in. It bates me.


  • #503
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    I sit on the belt myself, I have an exemption from wearing it though, I got the usual warning when getting it though.


  • #504
    osheen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭osheen


    Was involved in a bad accident 20 years ago - belt kept me safe . Only time I wont wear it is driving around city/ town centres, way too much restriction when you're trying to get around ( wicklow st /grafton st etc)


  • #505
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    osheen wrote: »
    Was involved in a bad accident 20 years ago - belt kept me safe . Only time I wont wear it is driving around city/ town centres, way too much restriction when you're trying to get around ( wicklow st /grafton st etc)

    Had an accident myself 12 years ago, wrecked my shoulder.

    Healed but not the same even today.

    Did you get an exemption?


  • #506
    osheen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭osheen


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Had an accident myself 12 years ago, wrecked my shoulder.

    Healed but not the same even today.

    Did you get an exemption?

    No I was lucky just a lot of bruising, I rear ended a container which ended up where my passenger seat was! . If I had been 30cm to the left I wouldnt be here now.
    Never had any probs with gardai for no seat belt in the city centre


  • #507
    finnharpsboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭finnharpsboy


    An email from the RSA today.



    We would like to start off the year by sharing with you some of the most common issues detected in the course of our inspections with HCV Operators in 2017 as well as the top visual fail items found during CVR tests.

    We hope that this information will help you to improve the safety standards of your own vehicles and driving habits in the year ahead.

    Most common Roadworthiness issues we encountered at roadside and premises inspections:
    • Tyres
    • Wheels
    • Brake lights
    • Anti-lock braking systems
    • Inadequate maintenance systems or records

    Most common Driver hours, Tachograph and Licensing issues we encountered at roadside and premises inspections:
    • Failing to take adequate breaks
    • Failing to take daily rest period
    • Exceeding daily driving time
    • Failing to take weekly rest
    • Incorrect use of mode switch
    • Driving vehicle without valid driver CPC

    Top Visual Fail Items detected at CVR Tests in 2017

    Trucks
    · Cab and Bodywork
    · Mechanical Brake Components
    · Steering Linkage
    · Tachograph/Speedometer
    · Rear Lamps and Registration Plate Lamps

    Buses
    · Cab and Bodywork
    · Tachograph/Speedometer
    · Front Suspension
    · Mechanical Brake Components
    · Brake Lines and Hoses

    Remember, as a HCV Operator you can login to your CVRT Online Account at any time for information about your obligations and to view your inspection and test reports as well as your own current risk rating with the RSA.

    If you have forgotten your password, you can easily reset it by clicking on Forgotten Password and entering your email address.

    If you require any further assistance, you can contact our dedicated Helpdesk on 1890 927 218 or 091 480 981 or via email it.support@cvrt.ie and they will be happy to assist you.

    Wishing you a very happy, safe and productive 2018!

    From the Road Safety Authority

    Safer Roads. Only you can get us there.


  • #508
    finnharpsboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭finnharpsboy


    Anyone ever driven in the paddy’s day parade?
    Been asked to drive in one of the local ones this year for a group of ukulele players if their application is successful :D


  • #509
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Told earlier today I’m getting one of the new trucks👌👌👌.
    Renault k series. Very impressed with the cab size.


  • #510
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Told earlier today I’m getting one of the new trucks������.
    Renault k series. Very impressed with the cab size.

    Tipper?


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  • #511
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    finnharpsboy wrote: »
    Anyone ever driven in the paddy’s day parade?
    Been asked to drive in one of the local ones this year for a group of ukulele players if their application is successful :D

    Often said i'd love to do it, but never got the chance to drive in a parade, instead i participated in 2000 with a youth club.


  • #512
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    Might ask my boss for a new truck :cool:

    https://www.facebook.com/trucksmagazine/posts/1637651842994889


  • #513
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Tipper?

    Yes gleeson curved body, auto door, auto rollover cover, Sleeper, fridge, side and rear cameras built in Dashcam. Hoping it’s bluetooth enabled.


  • #514
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Hoping it’s bluetooth enabled.

    Should be. Not sure about playing music tho. Maybe the new ones will be but worst case there's an aux.

    Soon as you get her we will need pics:D


  • #515
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Yes gleeson curved body, auto door, auto rollover cover, Sleeper, fridge, side and rear cameras built in Dashcam. Hoping it’s bluetooth enabled.

    You’ll be well spoiled there. Ah yeah I’d say she’ll have Bluetooth alright.

    Will you be the sole pilot or will it be shared?


  • #516
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Rave.ef wrote: »
    Should be. Not sure about playing music tho. Maybe the new ones will be but worst case there's an aux.

    Soon as you get her we will need pics:D

    Music is life lol. Isten to music on my phone everyday after the 45.
    Aux cable is up beside the tacho in the roof on them.
    Not letting me put up a pic.


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  • #517
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    You’ll be well spoiled there. Ah yeah I’d say she’ll hsvd Bluetooth alright.

    Will you be the sole pilot or will it be shared?

    For sure coming off a kerax renault. Red lada I call it.
    Sole pilot bar it’s out weekends or I’m off.


  • #518
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Music is life lol. Isten to music on my phone everyday after the 45.
    Aux cable is up beside the tacho in the roof on them.
    Not letting me put up a pic.

    Yes it is.... has to turn off the mic on my dashcam with my shocking singing:pac:


  • #519
    neris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,067 ✭✭✭✭neris


    https://twitter.com/nigreenways/status/963774285637734400


  • #520
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    neris wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/nigreenways/status/963774285637734400

    Possibly a 7.5T truck.


  • #521
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    Low enough alright. Could be a dyna with a box van for all we know. Silly mistake but unfortunately it can happen.


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  • #522
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    Rave.ef wrote: »
    Low enough alright. Could be a dyna with a box van for all we know. Silly mistake but unfortunately it can happen.

    Yeah I’ve seen Dyna’s like that.

    Many a Bridge I’ve seen get struck in Cork and Limerick.


  • #523
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    Lucky escape here for the driver.

    https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/truck-drivers-lucky-escape-on-icy-road-467284.html


  • #524
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Lucky escape here for the driver.

    https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/truck-drivers-lucky-escape-on-icy-road-467284.html

    Had a few slides myself this week but thankfully nothing too scary. Glad the lad is ok he'll be nervous enough for awhile after that.


  • #525
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    Rave.ef wrote: »
    Had a few slides myself this week but thankfully nothing too scary. Glad the lad is ok he'll be nervous enough for awhile after that.

    Had one in the car, never had one in the rig though, by the time I go back to work the sun should be splitting the stones, this is Ireland though :rolleyes:

    Were you on early mornings to say you got caught in the poor road conditions?

    That chap was uinjured, so hopefully a few days off and he should be fine.

    Seen something similar happen on the Blackpool bypass about 10 years ago with an Artic.


  • #526
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    Ya was out for 5ish all week. Monday was by far the worst in awhile. Between mallow to m8 at kilbhenny was hairy enough. Good few smashes in mitchelstown Monday morning. I just missed it but two of the lads were behind me. A mitsi canter with a cattle body braked too hard at the firgrove roundabout and got a bad slide artic behind him panicked a bit too and same thing happend took out a few signs and a barrier but nothing major


  • #527
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Lucky escape here for the driver.

    https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/truck-drivers-lucky-escape-on-icy-road-467284.html

    Driver was lucky. Saying that another hino ridded from the world thank god


  • #528
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Told earlier today I’m getting one of the new trucks👌👌👌.
    Renault k series. Very impressed with the cab size.

    Got this Thursday. Unreal comfort Bluetooth for phone and music playing. Massive massive difference comfort wise over the kerax. Cab is massive loads of storage space. Build in fridge etc.


  • #529
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Got the new lorry Thursday. Cab is massive and comfort is unreal over the last truck.


  • #530
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    Importing more foreign lads.

    Driver apprenticeship scheme.

    Brand new trucks with 1998 engines.

    This article has it all.

    http://www.thejournal.ie/truck-drivers-shortage-ireland-3-3854511-Feb2018/


  • #531
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Got the new lorry Thursday. Cab is massive and comfort is unreal over the last truck.

    She’s looking great just out of the box.

    Mind her and well wear :D


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  • #532
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Driver was lucky. Saying that another hino ridded from the world thank god

    Don’t like the modern Hino’s at all.


  • #533
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Importing more foreign lads.

    Driver apprenticeship scheme.

    Brand new trucks with 1998 engines.

    This article has it all.

    http://www.thejournal.ie/truck-drivers-shortage-ireland-3-3854511-Feb2018/

    Biggest shortage of drivers us down to respect and money. To earn that 30000 most drivers would be away from there families all week.
    People like her are really outta touch with the modern driver.


  • #534
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    She’s looking great just out of the box.

    Mind her and well wear :D

    Cheers it will be clean for a week or to then be manky duecti nature of the work.


  • #535
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Don’t like the modern Hino’s at all.

    All hinos are back breakers. I cut my teeth on one. And never want to see another one. Used to get out of it everyday with my left leg and shoulder in bits.
    New sino is scrap to same gearbox I believe.


  • #536
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    Rave.ef wrote: »
    Ya was out for 5ish all week. Monday was by far the worst in awhile. Between mallow to m8 at kilbhenny was hairy enough. Good few smashes in mitchelstown Monday morning. I just missed it but two of the lads were behind me. A mitsi canter with a cattle body braked too hard at the firgrove roundabout and got a bad slide artic behind him panicked a bit too and same thing happend took out a few signs and a barrier but nothing major

    Kilbehenny? jasus, tis so long since i passed through it i forgot it existed :pac:

    There was a shop there one time that was a regular stop for truckers in the pre motorway days.

    Mitchelstown is always a bad spot when the weather is rough.

    Artic jack knifed?

    You'd get over barriers and signs once no one was hurt.


  • #537
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Biggest shortage of drivers us down to respect and money. To earn that 30000 most drivers would be away from there families all week.
    People like her are really outta touch with the modern driver.
    Imagine though, the amount of hours needed to make €30k if you don't get expenses. She seems a bit out of touch alright, being from Wexford she's not far from the other crowd, are they still 'Movin on'
    s14driftking wrote: »
    Cheers it will be clean for a week or to then be manky duecti nature of the work.
    Yeah she'll be walking with the dirt, have ye a good wash back at the yard?
    s14driftking wrote: »
    All hinos are back breakers. I cut my teeth on one. And never want to see another one. Used to get out of it everyday with my left leg and shoulder in bits.
    New sino is scrap to same gearbox I believe.
    One of the newer Hino's? I've never had the pleasure of as much as sitting in one, you were driving a manual was it?


  • #538
    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,035 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Got the new lorry Thursday. Cab is massive and comfort is unreal over the last truck.

    How many trucks in that fleet, they seem to be everywhere in Dublin / Nth kildare


  • #539
    westgolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭westgolf


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Imagine though, the amount of hours needed to make €30k if you don't get expenses. She seems a bit out of touch alright, being from Wexford she's not far from the other crowd, are they still 'Movin on'

    Yeah she'll be walking with the dirt, have ye a good wash back at the yard?

    One of the newer Hino's? I've never had the pleasure of as much as sitting in one, you were driving a manual was it?

    Met a new mixer bottle yesterday on way into Gort. Badged "Sino" ? It was identical to hino in majority of appearance.


  • #540
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    westgolf wrote: »
    Met a new mixer bottle yesterday on way into Fort. Badged "Sino" ? It was identical to hino in majority of appearance.

    Sino is a Chinese (Hong Kong) brand.

    They are the truck equivalent to the King Long’s in the bus industry, cheap!


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  • #541
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    Imagine though, the amount of hours needed to make €30k if you don't get expenses. She seems a bit out of touch alright, being from Wexford she's not far from the other crowd, are they still 'Movin on'

    Yeah she'll be walking with the dirt, have ye a good wash back at the yard?

    One of the newer Hino's? I've never had the pleasure of as much as sitting in one, you were driving a manual was it?

    It’s a lot of time away from family and friends. Nites our weekends out etc I’d imagion.
    She’s well out of touch as is the rest of the rha. They literally do nothing for drivers. Importing more drivers like she suggested somewhere the other day will only lead to the drivers wages remaining low and nobody joining. Last cpc I did a few yrs ago I was the youngest there and I’m 36.
    There’s no wash at the yard it’s out based from main yard in Dublin but they get them washed I think at the airport.
    No just a hino700. Thing drove lije it was on coilovers it was that hard. I didn’t drive the sino and hope to never drive them. Don’t think any hinos were auto I’m open to correction thou.


  • #542
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    tabby aspreme wrote: »
    How many trucks in that fleet, they seem to be everywhere in Dublin / Nth kildare

    130 or 140 I think and more to come.


  • #543
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    westgolf wrote: »
    Met a new mixer bottle yesterday on way into Gort. Badged "Sino" ? It was identical to hino in majority of appearance.

    The only thing similuar I think is the name and gearbox.
    There a Chinese lorry. Zf transmission man engine and old Volvo cabs. Cheap and cheerful but I couldn’t imagion them being comfortable.


  • #544
    BorneTobyWilde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,422 ✭✭✭✭BorneTobyWilde


    s14driftking wrote: »
    130 or 140 I think and more to come.

    Do you drive one or own them.


  • #545
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Do you drive one or own them.

    Drive


  • #546
    westgolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭westgolf


    s14driftking wrote: »
    The only thing similuar I think is the name and gearbox.
    There a Chinese lorry. Zf transmission man engine and old Volvo cabs. Cheap and cheerful but I couldn’t imagion them being comfortable.

    Was wondering alright. The man who originally brought hino to Ireland passed away last year n I throught it might be connected some way.


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  • #547
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    This thread would be of interest to some of us in the industry.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=106186420


  • #548
    BorneTobyWilde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,422 ✭✭✭✭BorneTobyWilde


    s14driftking wrote: »
    Drive

    How do you fuel up. Fuel card or base ?


  • #549
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    westgolf wrote: »
    Was wondering alright. The man who originally brought hino to Ireland passed away last year n I throught it might be connected some way.

    They are connected the same man starting importing sinos and ldvs into ireland.
    Must be the guts of a 1000 ldvs sitting in his yard on the naas road.


  • #550
    s14driftking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭s14driftking


    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    How do you fuel up. Fuel card or base ?

    Both base at the min till the fuel card is issued.


  • #551
    neris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,067 ✭✭✭✭neris


    was coming over the east link last friday and saw a bizarre looking skelly with a box on it heading over to the port. trailer had the normal three axles on the rear but about half way up the trailer was a 4th axle.


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