Any Information on becoming a Lorry Driver?? Thanks!?

Question

Hi There,

I have been considering becoming a lorry driver and was wondering if anyone could tell me how to go about it, how much it costs, how long does it take and stuff like lorry driving for a living? How old do you need to be and how long do you need to be driving (with a normal license) for?

It's always interested me since I was a nipper!

Thanks In Advance!

Answer 1

I'm not sure on the age group but it costs around £500 for your HGV licence and it has to be renewed every 3 years. If you are unemployed I think the job centre pays it for you. I would put the details into your search engine and see what you get - HGV licence in UK.

Answer 2

I know that you have got to be 21 or over, AND have been driving for over 3 years before you can apply for a HGC Licence.

The hours are pretty long as well.  The store in my village is part of a well known chain, and the delivery drivers have to be at the Depot for 2 am, and they get to my village at 7 am to unload, and they have still got 2 or 3 stores to visit before they can start on the return journey.

Answer 3

Best bet would be to first go down to your local DMV office and get all the info on the special license you will need..You may have to take a course, as well...The DMV will have this information as well as might be able to sign you up for the course right there..

Answer 4

£500 for an HGV licence? I wanna live where you live. It cost me £1000 to do just a LGV one (7.5 tonne). You don't say how old you are, the DVLA will tell you the ages for driving HGVs generally it's 21 or over. You will need a medical cert off a doctor too to apply for your provisional in the category that you want to do, and you will also have to take a theory test again. Have a look in the phone book for HGV, LGV driving schools in your area. It ain't cheap, but it's a good career, you'll travel around a lot and get to be your own boss.

Answer 5

good luck :)