Question for the long haulage dudes. Europe etc etc
Discussion
PowerslideSWE said:
Why wouldn't you be able to do that? You still get paid, money on the credit card etc.
Although I know that the foreign guys that take all our jobs here (Sweden) don't get paid alot, like 1/3 of what I get paid, so thats why they're hired I suppose.
I only wondered if it was a perk of the job, or did they have to stock up the fridge on the truck (if they have one, i have absolutely no knowledge about driving jobs)Although I know that the foreign guys that take all our jobs here (Sweden) don't get paid alot, like 1/3 of what I get paid, so thats why they're hired I suppose.
StuntmanMike said:
No, I cook my own food, my truck has a built in fridge which makes carrying food easier.
I personally am salaried, I get a set amount every week, if I have to do 3 drops I get extra, if I get pissed about I get extra, if I change my own wheel I get extra, if I have a ferrybreak I get extra.
Most drivers do it because they prefer driving in Europe to driving in the UK.
British lorry drivers are in the minority now, I travel abroad every week and some weeks mine is the only brit truck on the ferry.
TBH I could earn more money in the UK but detest driving here.
Thanks for the insight Mike, if i could ask another question. How long would it take to take a load from say, Edinburgh to Carcassonne. In the car I think we could do it with a night stop over. Just curios as to how much the different speed limits affect things. I would hazard a guess that it would take 2 stopovers for you guys. I personally am salaried, I get a set amount every week, if I have to do 3 drops I get extra, if I get pissed about I get extra, if I change my own wheel I get extra, if I have a ferrybreak I get extra.
Most drivers do it because they prefer driving in Europe to driving in the UK.
British lorry drivers are in the minority now, I travel abroad every week and some weeks mine is the only brit truck on the ferry.
TBH I could earn more money in the UK but detest driving here.
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