Hi folks
I’m looking for info/suggestions on the euro scene. I’ve got a fair bit of experience around Benelux with both Dutch and uk firms but want a bit further afield. I’m in a position now where I can manage 3/4 weeks away at a time, would even consider 6 weeks if the jobs good. I’ve got full cpc and doing my ADR in a couple of weeks. I keep hearing Dixon international mentioned as a decent outfit and their work sounds good Spain/Italy. I’m thinking about jumping in the car and going knocking on doors. So any advice would be great
S&K in Barry South Wales seem to have drivers that have been there fir many years.
Pulleyn at Reading.Pharmaceutical fridge work.
Europe/Scandinavia and Turkey or Russia.
Ask for Scott.Crb check required.
Brian Yeardley at Wakefield.;
Lhd units.Groupage to France/Spain and Italy.
Em Rogers.Italy.
Turners and Matthews.Euro work.
Ray White.Euro work.Fridges.
Peter Green Evercreech Somerset.Fridge work.Euro.
Thanks for the info, 2 names you mentioned are on my list and the others I didn’t realise they went over the water. I’ve started my crb for pulleyn’ s, but not contacted them till I have everything in place. As for S&K, I’ve seen other posts regarding them and they seem to be advertising jobs at the mo. Will you actually do “continental” or is it more likely to be Belgium and back?
Sk is Uk tramping or the Belgium runs home weekends or Euro wirk anywhere from Poland to Italy.
Or Mortimers Eat more chips that is now Broughton transport ktd at Broughton Gifford near Melksham.
Go in there to ask Toby Ovens.
Ralph Davies is mostly Uk work with some continental work.
Davies Int at Southampton.Waiting list there.
Place a free ad in the truck mags offering your services.Never know an owner driver may need cover fir hols\sickness or over Xmas for the citrus mad dash for cash.
Makavelli:
Thanks for the info, 2 names you mentioned are on my list and the others I didn’t realise they went over the water. I’ve started my crb for pulleyn’ s, but not contacted them till I have everything in place. As for S&K, I’ve seen other posts regarding them and they seem to be advertising jobs at the mo. Will you actually do “continental” or is it more likely to be Belgium and back?
They are always advertising.
Seem to have 3 types of work -
1 UK only
2 Belgium and back tramping
3 Anywhere and everywhere for 2+ weeks away
Couple of drivers are knocking about on here - The Sarge being one who could probably tell you more.
Thanks, sounds like option 3 for me, hopefully one of those guys might see this and have more info. On the same subject, what about the Irish firms? Worth a try?
The Irish firms interview over the phone.Then go over to register for their tax system.There is Surefreight ltd.
Mquires.
Breentrans.
Oleary trans.
And Nolans.
Switchlogic will advise all the Gubbins and what nots fir which firms.Dixons do trailer swaps at Crewe truckstop.I can ask later to get information.
Joe Gilder was after Euro drivers on fridges.They are at Bourton on the water.
Birds at Birmingham do Euro.
Or Waberers in Hungary.They go all over too.
toby1234abc:
The Irish firms interview over the phone.Then go over to register for their tax system.There is Surefreight ltd.
Mquires.
Breentrans.
Oleary trans.
And Nolans.
Switchlogic will advise all the Gubbins and what nots fir which firms.Dixons do trailer swaps at Crewe truckstop.I can ask later to get information.
Joe Gilder was after Euro drivers on fridges.They are at Bourton on the water.
Birds at Birmingham do Euro.
Or Waberers in Hungary.They go all over too.
Thanks for the great info, if you do find out anymore please let me know (especially Dixon)
At Reading there is PTM International.
Oak International.Not sure where their base is.
Wrings at Bristol do some European work.
DSV at Avonmouth Bristol.
Davies Turner Avonmouth.
Richard Long BV Breda Holland but has a HQ in the UK.
They have bulk tipper artics on Uk/Euro and low loaders fir Class combines/irrigation equipment and tractors and wide load work for convoi exceptionel escorted with a van/ car.
Lorraine his Richards wife.They are farmers.
There is a ling thread about working for them if yiu do a search.
They do not suffer fools gladly but you go to anywhere from the Baltic States/Kosovo/Russia/Ukraine/Scandinavia and all of Europe.
The trucks are high powered top spec and mostly left hand drive.
International removal firms to try are Pickfords.A jolly down to the Soyth of France or Italy.
Some have MOD contracts moving for milatary families with bases in Germany and other NATO countries.
Spoke briefly with a Dixon driver while on the pumps tonight, he was heading to Madrid with coca cola in ibc’s. Apparently hazchem load 
Cola is phosphoric acid.Maybe in concentrated form then add more gunk at the factory.
Virginia have been looking and your adr would help. www.facebook.com/virginialogistics
Companies used to interview over the phone like Toby said but not so much anymore, times have changed
I sent an email to an Irish firm expecting no reply to it.And then went on holiday to Mallorca.
The phone went.It was the firm.
He asks when could i start.
Then asks if did not mind to going over hours to make a boat and have only 24 hour weekly rests.No 45’s.
I politley declined his job offer.
The website looked the dogs goolies.But craic on driver.
Luke,are you leaving Virginia as you stated that you may move to Brustol.
I hope that you do.The folkies are friendly and check out the music venue O2 Academy.Sparks are playing tonight.The Dammed tomorrow night and in December it is Kim Wildes Xmas gig.Chew valley lake is splendid.Its near the airport road.Further afield i recomend Shearwater lake near Warminster and a scenic walk called Heavens Gate.You can walk through the woods to thses two places.Centre parcs have a resort in the woods.Then there is Estbury white horse.Splendid views.Check out the fab food and roast dinners at Hawkeridge near Westbury on the road to the ind.est.Nightclub called Club Ice on the estate plays some banging hard house and trance music.Club tunes.Quiet lounge to chill in.As Larry Grayson said on The price is right"Come on down.".lol.
toby1234abc:
Oak International.Not sure where their base is.
It’s Avonmouth Tobes but they use subbies.
They told me you need irish bank account.
Sealane at Dover were after Euro drivers but you must live within 30 miles radius.New kit.
Henry International.Irish firm.
Mike Beer at Dover.Bulk tippers and tautliners.
Robinsons at Worcester.Pink trucks do some Euro on bulk tippers.
switchlogic:
Virginia have been looking and your adr would help. facebook.com/virginialogisticsCompanies used to interview over the phone like Toby said but not so much anymore, times have changed
I hear they’re quite decent and run legal. I’m in 2 minds whether to jump on a ferry and visit a few, then your right there in front of them
hook:
They told me you need irish bank account.
Who was that? I was under the impression that alot of firms over there have English drivers and help you with the tax, bank etc. not sure how you would get an Irish bank acc without an Irish address
If you do get on the ferry to Ireland and knock on doors,take everything you need in case they ship out to Europe the same day.
Some basic provisions to start with.Later on get more stuff.
Night out bedding.Gas cooker and some Aldi/Lidl tins of food.
If no tacho records for the last 28 days an attestation activity letter is required.
Or pay a 3000 euro fine for no records.
Find out the days of truck bans in Europe.
Religous festivals and public holidays.
Some can last a few days.And the ban starts the night before and ends at night of the last day so driving at night is the option.
Check all the truck documents to see if they are valid and not out of date.
toby1234abc:
Find out the days of truck bans in Europe.
And you’ll find that information here, in the Euro Drivers Info Point.