I use three core pillars as a driver, and I come back to them whenever I need to give my head a wobble: work environment & culture, earnings, and lifestyle.
You can read this whole Is HGV Driving For Me? In one go, then dive deeper into each pillar when you’re ready.
This pillar isn’t about trucks. It’s about you and the life you’re building around the job.
Before you chase any rate or contract, ask yourself: what does future me actually want? Is this going to be a 1–2 year push to clear debt or get a house deposit, or are you planning to live like this for 10–15 years?
Let’s talk about the rumours of £60–75k HGV jobs. Do they exist? Yes – but they live in the specialist tier. Basic salaries for those roles are often more like £45–55k, with some going into the £50–60k range.
Separate yourself from the crowd. You want to be an asset to a company, not a liability. Ask yourself honestly – what do you bring that the next driver doesn’t?