Im 23, and looking into getting my lgv licence, but im told no one will employ till im 25, any advice please?

Question

they claim theres a huge shortage, but all the vacancies i see, even van jobs are for over 25s, any truckers out there under 25 with advice?

Answer 1

Its purely the young hoon/ old dog thing, insurance is unlikely to be a major factor if you are a great driver. Prove to the employer you want that you are the calmest, coolest character he will ever meet, you could be driving anything and immediately. Your $$ may not be great for a year or two, but they will lift - demand it. I know of an 18yo hauling 40 tonne of dangerous goods in an '06 Scania B-Train, jacking the trailers into tight yards, and never getting phone complaints, that kid will earn good $$ as a driver, or become an owner operator pronto. But hes on squat now.

Answer 2

I'm afraid not. Courts only have jurisdiction over specific geographical areas. If the offence was committed in North Wales, then that's where the case must call, and not in a court local to you. If 3 or more points are going to be added to your license, you will have to attend court, as under the 'totting up' provisions you will be disqualified from driving, and that is something a court wont do in your absence. Obviously, you'll be well advised not to drive yourself to that court appearance. Sorry the answer isn't what you want to hear, but that is the law.

Answer 3

I'm afraid that most employers won't take you on until your are 25+ due to insurance prices on under 25's. I'm not sure where they now stand with the new legislation on age though (an employer shouldn't actually ask your for your date of birth anymore as it may be construed as an intention to discriminate on the grounds of age). So that may be worth looking into.
Good luck and hope you get sorted soon x

Answer 4

The issue is probably to do with insurance. If you can't get a job driving you could just get a job to keep you going and see if you can do any volunteer work (delivering stuff for charities) that involves driving this sort of vehicle in order to gain experience. The Armed Forces also have drivers so that is another avenue to explore.

Answer 5

Its the same here in NZ our transport industry is desperately short of drivers. Unfortunately Insurance is a major concern for companies everywhere and some of them just cant afford the premiums that are charged for under 25's.
All the very best for your future , if drivings what you want.. dont give up!

Answer 6

if there are any local or family firms near you they may employ you before your 25, otherwise you have a long wait the best thing to do would be to go and face the proposed employer instead of going through job ads good luck (there are a few under 25 truckers in this area but all working for family based firms such as so and so and son , you know wat i mean)

Answer 7

i am 35 have B,,C,C1,EC,EC1,D, all lgv and cant get a decent job in Ireland after the Eastern Europeans came over the money is crap now ,i now work as a security officer and its better cash,but 23 here in Ireland is too young for insurance and would be the same in UK i would think!

Answer 8

you probably wont find any as its for insurance purposes, you have to be over 21 to be able to go on a company insurance policy for a van, anything over that (hgv etc etc) you will need to be over 25 yes, pain in the bum lol, hope this has helped you out.

Answer 9

No it`s for the insurance. If I was you though I would still do it now.

Answer 10

you are being very presumptious that youre going to get it. you could be 30 before you pass it and then youll have no problem with insurance