XTreme Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Just read in the papers that Tesco is offering lorry drivers a £1000 signing up fee if they sign with them before September. Theyre that desperate. Because of Covid as I understand it! The virus targets HGV drivers apparently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Clive said: How much tax will they pay on the £1000 £999.99 I'd guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 hours ago, XTreme said: Because of Covid as I understand it! The virus targets HGV drivers apparently. I know your tounge is firmly in your cheek there Pete but Brexit is also to blame. The foreign drivers don't want to come here anymore to work as it's too much hassle for them. And if you ask the average 21 year old Brit to be a lorry driver he/she'll will just look at you like you're some kind of a moron. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I know your tounge is firmly in your cheek there Pete but Brexit is also to blame. The foreign drivers don't want to come here anymore to work as it's too much hassle for them. And if you ask the average 21 year old Brit to be a lorry driver he/she'll will just look at you like you're some kind of a moron. He is a ginger moron, not just “some kind”. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I know your tounge is firmly in your cheek there Pete but Brexit is also to blame. The foreign drivers don't want to come here anymore to work as it's too much hassle for them. And if you ask the average 21 year old Brit to be a lorry driver he/she'll will just look at you like you're some kind of a moron. I couldn't say that Bob........and I can't comment on it either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 21 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I know your tounge is firmly in your cheek there Pete but Brexit is also to blame. The foreign drivers don't want to come here anymore to work as it's too much hassle for them. And if you ask the average 21 year old Brit to be a lorry driver he/she'll will just look at you like you're some kind of a moron. the UK doesnt want or need foreign labour Bob, I thought that had been clearly explaind to everyone during the leave campaign... just have to hope it's a temporary problem and that it will even out over time. read on the BBC world news site thismorning that uk ministers are suggesting that they may drop the quaranteen regs for returning residents from France IF they're double vaccinated. nothing concrete yet though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, MooN said: the UK doesnt want or need foreign labour Bob, I thought that had been clearly explaind to everyone during the leave campaign... People knew what they were voting for Chris! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I did not vote for Brexit......as I was on holiday in Majorca at the time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, XTreme said: People knew what they were voting for Chris! When did you turn in to a toothless dago pete? Thought you were Welsh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 13 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Just read in the papers that Tesco is offering lorry drivers a £1000 signing up fee if they sign with them before September. Theyre that desperate. Wonder if that includes a free claw hammer and a good alibi ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Buckster said: He is a ginger moron, not just “some kind”. He is a ginger moron, not just “some kind”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, XTreme said: People knew what they were voting for Chris! and that folks is how Europeans see the UK public 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, boboneleg said: and that folks is how Europeans see the UK public The Germans are loving it..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Mawsley said: I’d just like to be able to buy a tin of anchovies again Damn you Liberal Elite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 well at least with a bit of luck the shortage of lorry drivers won't last, you won't need them cos everybody I know is simply stopping buying anything from the UK cos it's too slow, too expensive and too complicated. we're all pooling info on new suppliers of parts from germany or holland, they're loving it and starting to compete for our business. DHL is currently adding a 30 to 40€ "administration charge" on anything coming from the UK. (DPD is more reasonable at a fixed rate of 7€) which adds insult to njury. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, MooN said: (DPD is more reasonable at a fixed rate of 7€) which adds insult to njury. That's very decent of them, since your package will be returned to the Indiana Jones' lost artifact warehouse after them not finding your door number, or sending it to the wrong country, at least they're not overcharging too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 38 minutes ago, MooN said: DHL is currently adding a 30 to 40€ "administration charge" on anything coming from the UK. Jesus how is that justified?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Jesus how is that justified?! you get an e mail from them telling you that there are customs charges that they, as the transporter, have had to advance. the actual amount varies on the value of the item but usually between 30 and 40€. you pay online and get your parcel a couple of days later, but still a week or so longer than previously and can be anything up to a month, if it hasn't dissapeared completely. It took me about 10 days and 3 phone calls and 2 e mails to get a proper invoice out of them (DHL) and on the invoice, which they are clearly loath to give you, it clearly states the value of the item, the VAT, the customs clearance charge (0€!) and then an " administration charge" of 30 odd€... + VAT on that charge! legalised theft in my opinion. I am prepared to py the DPD fixed 7€ charge as I understand that there is more paperwork involved and the charge is clear and justified. DHL are clearly doing their best to hide the charge by lying and telling you it's a "customs clearance fee" implying thereby that they have had to pay this fee to the customs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 It's why we've stopped selling parts to Europe , it's a bloody minefield with the p/work and the prices have doubled in some cases (TNT). We've also lost supply from Ducati specialist suppliers in Italy and Germany. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 33 minutes ago, MooN said: you get an e mail from them telling you that there are customs charges that they, as the transporter, have had to advance. the actual amount varies on the value of the item but usually between 30 and 40€. you pay online and get your parcel a couple of days later, but still a week or so longer than previously and can be anything up to a month, if it hasn't dissapeared completely. It took me about 10 days and 3 phone calls and 2 e mails to get a proper invoice out of them (DHL) and on the invoice, which they are clearly loath to give you, it clearly states the value of the item, the VAT, the customs clearance charge (0€!) and then an " administration charge" of 30 odd€... + VAT on that charge! legalised theft in my opinion. I am prepared to py the DPD fixed 7€ charge as I understand that there is more paperwork involved and the charge is clear and justified. DHL are clearly doing their best to hide the charge by lying and telling you it's a "customs clearance fee" implying thereby that they have had to pay this fee to the customs. That is theft isnt it. Short sighted greed that will cost people more in the long run. This is one area where I wouldnt mind some govt intervention before more peoples jobs go down the shitter because they cant compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 @Slowlycatchymonkey Coronavirus transmission in Spain falls for the first time in more than a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, XTreme said: @Slowlycatchymonkey Coronavirus transmission in Spain falls for the first time in more than a month! Nice work, I knew you could do it The UK govt dont seem bothered though they’ve already confirmed no quarantine for the doubled jabbed returning from amber countries without having any transmission stats…. they are so wise and brave…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mawsley said: I am wondering whether I should set up a volunteer organisation. There must be hundreds if not thousands of prostitutes going unmurdered atm with the shortage of lorry drivers. hmm sideline.... who needs a lorry when a van will do . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, Six30 said: hmm sideline.... who needs a lorry when a van will do . You'll never get a Hooker in there along with 2 bikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, XTreme said: You'll never get a Hooker in there along with 2 bikes! 1 bike at a time i will . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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