R T Keedwell Group

"very impressed with one of their drivers on the road yesteday, heading m62, a1m area around 8.00 to 8.30am. I wished all uk lorry drivers, drove like this, the roads would be safer for it. If they run their business like they drive, then im sure i will be very impressed when i use them soon."

"Brilliant company to work for."

"Well I went for a assessment today . On.arrival I met a woman ( sorry didn't know her name ) She was really nice and told me to take a seat whille I wait for Mike . Another guy came downstairs to take my driving licence etc for copys . Once that was all done . Mike came down stairs and got the impression from the start he just couldn't be bothered. Got in the lorry . I explained to him I've only add my hgv licence 3 months , I Did my class 2 and 1 back to back. And in that time I've only done 3 weeks work as I've only done the odd bit of work for a agency because of my lack of experience. Etc, anyways was told to drive around to find trailer number 71 , found it I reversed to the start of the mud flaps and checked the trailer break was on . Got back in and reversed a but further back . He then shouts STOP and failed me . As I wasn't inline He explained that if he hadn't been there I would of hit the trailer with the back of the tractor unit ( I was a meter from it ) Even in your driving test your allowed to get out and check your inline with the pin .but in this case he jumped the gun and failed me . Now for an experienced driver this won't be a problem but for new drivers well it is . You just go on what you have been taught . I went back too the woman in the office to explain to her about him . She was again really nice . Mike came out and again explained why he failed me . At that point I just nodded and knocked it on the head . He also said to get a refresher course.... yeah ok if just spent 3 thousand pounds on getting my licence to 3 months later get a refresher course ...hah joke .... that said . To sum it up . Looks a great company , Great history , mostly nice people But if your new driver . Don't expect this company to have the patience for you if your an Inexperienced driver !"

"Driving your business forward.... absolutely. They actually care."

"HGV Advice I had a problem with my truck and was told to go to this depot. The entrance is okay but could be a bit tight if you don’t grab a bit of the other side of the road to swing in. Once in the mechanic sorted my truck out in just a few hours. If your parking up here for the night make sure you’ve got what you need as there isn’t a shop locally. This is a big yard so plenty of room. 24 hour security too."