Trucking to Northern Ireland: Ferries, Fails, and Tacho Chaos!

What was supposed to be a straightforward run to County Armagh turned into a complete logistical nightmare! From loading disasters to cancelled ferries and the dreaded "Tacho" issues, this trip had it all. Join me as I navigate the highs and lows of HGV life, starting with a 9-hour break at the iconic Tebay Services, before heading across the Irish Sea. Between the wild weather at the ports and a 6.5-hour loading ordeal involving a 2003 telehandler, it's safe to say the "lapse of the gods" was in full effect. In this video: The Loading Struggle: Loading 27 pieces without a Moffett and a "not-so-precision" telehandler. Ferry Frustrations: Stena Line vs. P&O—dealing with cancellations and 12-hour delays. The Border & Customs: Navigating the Irish Sea border and GMR codes. Tachograph Troubles: Trying to use Ferry Mode for weekly rest interruptions, only for the tacho to kick into "Other Work" and ruin the plan. If you enjoy authentic UK trucking vlogs and seeing what happens when "the plan" goes out the window, make sure to hit that like button! Video Chapters 📍 0:00 - The "Cancelled" Morning & Tebay Services 1:04 - Assessing the Truck Damage & Daily Checks 2:47 - The Plan: Heading to County Armagh 3:09 - The Loading Nightmare (6.5 Hours!) 6:02 - Bad News: The Ferry is Cancelled 7:38 - The A75 Convoy & Escort Mystery 10:37 - Port Development: Switching to P&O 12:36 - Border Controls & GMR Codes 13:10 - Midnight Sailing: The 12-Hour Delay 15:34 - Boarding the Boat & Ferry Mode Explained 18:21 - Arriving in Northern Ireland 21:52 - Lost in the Industrial Estate 24:08 - The Delivery: Offloading in 30 Minutes! 29:35 - Heading to Dublin for the Return Leg 33:10 - Boarding the Return Ferry 34:58 - Ferry Cabin Tour & Rest Plans 37:48 - Tacho Disaster: "Running it Bent?" #HGVVlog #TruckingLife #TruckerVlog