HGV Driver's Reality Check | Multiple Delivery Stops

Welcome back to the channel! In today's episode, we’re tackling a busy "double dropper" run. We’re starting the day on the A433 heading towards Tetbury to get loaded up. It’s a beautiful drive past Highgrove Gardens (keep an eye out for King Charles!), but the real challenge starts when we hit the town center. Tetbury is notorious for being HGV-unfriendly, with tight roundabouts and strict weight limits. Watch as I "command the road" to navigate the narrow high street before heading down a sensitive country lane where calling ahead is a must to keep the locals happy! Once loaded with a full trailer of pallets, it’s a race against the clock and the fuel light. We’re heading to Nicholson’s near Oxford for the first drop-off, followed by a long trek over to Norwich. Along the way, I’m sharing some tips from The Essential New Truckers Handbook and discussing the realities of life on the road—from finding a safe place to park up for the night in Thetford to the importance of which side of the cab you sleep on. In this video: Navigating tight town centres in a curtainsider HGV. How to handle weight limits and "approved HGV routes." Managing fuel stops when you're running on fumes. Reverse manoeuvres on public roads for nursery deliveries. A look at our new yard in Swindon and the 419 junction. HGV driver health and weight loss tips while working. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Driving the A433 1:27 The Plan: Bicester & Norwich Double Drop 2:30 Navigating Tetbury: Not HGV Friendly! 5:44 Calling Ahead: Responsible Trucking on Narrow Lanes 8:25 Running on Empty: The Fuel Struggle 9:21 Refuelling & Paying the Bill (£480!) 11:50 Delivery 1: Nicholson’s (Oxford/Bicester) 14:50 Tight Entrance Manoeuvres 16:18 The Essential New Truckers Handbook 19:15 Parking Up: Finding a Spot in Thetford 21:40 Why I Sleep on the Left Side of the Cab 25:20 Delivery 2: Homestead Nurseries (Norwich) 28:10 Blind Reverse onto a Public Road 30:34 Unloading with a Telehandler 33:55 Heading to Ipswich for a Reload 34:15 Navigating the Notorious M4/A419 Roundabout 36:53 Arriving at the New Yard in Swindon 39:30 Unhitching for the Night Driver 🪪Channel Membership Get early access to my videos as well as other exciting benefits. Details on the Members Page of the Channel. 🥤 FUEL YOUR SHIFT To find your flavour New customers: LUKEC-NEW for 20% off taster packs only with free shipping Returning customers: LUKEC - YOUTUBE for 10% off sitewide 📖 GET THE HANDBOOK If you're new to the industry or thinking about becoming a driver, check out my book: The Essential New Truckers Handbook (Updated & Enlarged) A 28-chapter guide to driver’s hours, loading, manoeuvring, and more! 👉 https://amzn.to/4bEWtk2 👨‍⚕️D4 Drivers HGV medical required for all HGV drivers’ first application and renewal. Full HGV medical and eye test is only £55 at any of our nationwide locations, including on weekends. 👉 Visit https://d4drivers.uk/ #hgvdriver #TruckingUK #HGVLife #TruckingChallenges #LorryDriver