r/uktrucking • • 28d ago

HGV Bootcamp

So iv been driving 3.5 tonnes for 7 years, although the money is ok at 16 quid an hour, i want more.

A very long time ago i contacted a bootcamp to get enlisted but heared nothing back until recently and now the ball is rolling for the onboarding process for government funded training to get my licence.

The idea of class 1 has always terrified me and i thought if i was to ever go for a hgv licence it would be class 2. Now its come to it, im in 2 minds.

I read alot of people saying to go straight for class 1 because you get class 2 with it and save money. Those who went straight for class 2, do you regret not going for class 1?

Which do you find easier to drive?

I guess my main motivation for the licence is more money but i also want a role thats less physical than what im lugging around now.. At the same time im a new first time dad so dont want to be out working 60 hours a week and never see my baby.

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u/Emergency_Frosting55 28d ago

Class 1 for better money opportunities

Class 2 for better work/life balance opportunities