# HGVguide

> real-world advice, and practical insight


## Posts

- [Night Work Rules - HGV Drivers](https://hgvguide.com/night-work-rules-hgv-drivers/): If you work at any point between midnight and 04:00, your whole day is treated differently.
- [The Rolling 24-Hour Rule](https://hgvguide.com/rolling-24-hour-rule-working-time-directive-hgv-drivers/): The Rolling 24-Hour Rule is not a separate limit.
- [POA vs Break – What HGV Drivers Must Get Right](https://hgvguide.com/poa-vs-break-what-hgv-drivers-must-get-right/): Clear explanation of the legal difference between POA and breaks for HGV drivers, including how each affects Working Time under the WTD.
- [WTD Break Rules](https://hgvguide.com/wtd-6-hour-9-hour-break-rules/): Clear explanation of the WTD 6-hour and 9-hour break rules for HGV drivers, including thresholds, what counts as a break, and when breaks must be taken.
- [What Counts as Working Time For HGV Drivers](https://hgvguide.com/what-counts-as-working-time-for-hgv-drivers/): Working time for HGV drivers includes more than just driving. This guide explains what legally counts as working time under the Working Time Directive, with clear, real-world examples.
- [Working Time Directive - Complete Guide](https://hgvguide.com/working-time-directive-for-hgv-drivers-complete-guide/): A complete, plain-English guide to the Working Time Directive for HGV drivers, explaining what counts as working time, break rules, POA, weekly limits, and how enforcement actually works.
- [Brecon Market Town, The Edge Of Brecon Beacons](https://hgvguide.com/brecon-market-town-the-edge-of-brecon-beacons/): I’ve walked the Brecon Beacons plenty of times, but the town itself never crossed my mind. No idea why—Brecon is a lovely place. I parked only a stone’s throw from the canal basin, so I followed my feet that way.
- [Is HGV Driving For You?](https://hgvguide.com/is-hgv-driving-for-you/): Thinking about becoming an HGV driver? This guide breaks down the four pillars that decide whether the job builds your life or slowly grinds you down — work environment, earnings, lifestyle and compliance.
- [Lifestyle Self-Care](https://hgvguide.com/lifestyle-selfcare/): 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?
- [Money & Earnings](https://hgvguide.com/money-earnings/): 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.
- [Work Environment & Culture](https://hgvguide.com/work-environment-culture/): 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?
- [Upton Upon Severn](https://hgvguide.com/upton-upon-severn-temp/): My aim for the day was to make it out to Clive’s Fruit Farm, but I also wanted to “get lost” a bit on the way and see what turned up. I had a rough loop in mind: a walk with plenty of photos, some proper local scenery and, as I later found out, a box full of cider, fruit, veg and pasties bursting with filling.
- [Nunney Catch](https://hgvguide.com/nunney-catch/): Some days the road gods just aren’t on your side. This run down to the South West started as one of those days – diversions, closures, and the clock eating into my driving hours. It ended with a tenner well spent at Nunney Catch Cafe and a village walk I won’t forget.
- [UK Speed Limits by Vehicle and Road Type](https://hgvguide.com/uk-speed-limits-by-vehicle-and-road-type/): This guide covered the main speed limit signs in the UK. Understanding these signs is paramount for road safety and adherence to UK traffic laws. Always stay vigilant and adjust your speed to the prevailing conditions.

## Pages

- [Resources](https://hgvguide.com/resources/): Free guides, downloads and practical resources from HGVguide.com. Built to help drivers understand the job beyond the basics.
- [Why Some Routes Feel Harder Than They Look](https://hgvguide.com/road-network-guide/): Some routes look fine on a map but feel completely different in the cab.
- [Lifestyle](https://hgvguide.com/lifestyle/): The human side of HGV driving.
- [On The Road](https://hgvguide.com/on-the-road/)
- [Starting Out](https://hgvguide.com/starting-out/): Thinking about becoming an HGV driver or recently qualified?
- [Guides](https://hgvguide.com/guides/): A complete, plain-English guide to the Working Time Directive for HGV drivers, Break rules,POA, weekly limits, and how enforcement actually works.
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- [About Me](https://hgvguide.com/about-me/): I’m Alan Jones, a UK Class 1 HGV ADR driver and ex-Royal Engineers combat plant operator and mechanical engineer (POM) with over 20 years in and around heavy vehicles including Plant.
- [Home](https://hgvguide.com/): Straight-talking guidance on working time, tachographs, pay pressure, route decisions, parking and life on the road – without the hype.

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