7.5 tonne truck o licence?

[Ian C]

We have just got out o license, get a “ Restricted” licence as that’s all you will need, you need a yard to keep it in (not domestic) with enough room to park and turn round etc, you need a form filled in from your local garage for a maintenance agreement, proof of sufficient funds Which is roughly 3k for the first truck and 1500 for each additional, this can be a credit card, over draft etc they will need a month bank statements with the application. You will need to put an advert in a local paper, not a free rag I went in the selby times , needs to be in a proper format but that’s all in the forms available on line and will take about 7 weeks.

 

When I did ours I was advised on the following from the vehicle supplier, always apply for 2 trucks as if you want another it’s a re apply job, put down for 8 week inspection, any longer as a new user will ring alarm bells , sounds complicated and a ball ache but you can get all the paper work etc done and organised in a day. Well worth it .

 

[josharb87]

edit, wrong thread!

[defender tipper]

16 minutes ago, Ian C said:

We have just got out o license, get a “ Restricted” licence as that’s all you will need, you need a yard to keep it in (not domestic) with enough room to park and turn round etc, you need a form filled in from your local garage for a maintenance agreement, proof of sufficient funds Which is roughly 3k for the first truck and 1500 for each additional, this can be a credit card, over draft etc they will need a month bank statements with the application. You will need to put an advert in a local paper, not a free rag I went in the selby times , needs to be in a proper format but that’s all in the forms available on line and will take about 7 weeks.

 

When I did ours I was advised on the following from the vehicle supplier, always apply for 2 trucks as if you want another it’s a re apply job, put down for 8 week inspection, any longer as a new user will ring alarm bells , sounds complicated and a ball ache but you can get all the paper work etc done and organised in a day. Well worth it .

 

Thank you very much for taking the time to explain things,I will now go ahead and take a good look at the truck and if its worth the money i will buy it, Guess i can tax and insure it to get it home , without loading it should be legal.

[Ian C]

Total cost is about 600 pounds and the license lasts 5 yrs , all forms etc available online, really quite easy

 

Just a warning, you have to pay 250 up front with the application, make sure the app is spot on, get someone to check it over as this is non refundable so if it’s not right you will waste money and time

 

[Justme]

33 minutes ago, defender tipper said:

Thank you very much for taking the time to explain things,I will now go ahead and take a good look at the truck and if its worth the money i will buy it, Guess i can tax and insure it to get it home , without loading it should be legal.

Changed my mind.

Edited April 29, 2018 by Justme

[Ratman]

You mentioned a 3 mile round trip, is that a permanent thing or are you likely to be venturing further? Could use a tractor and trailer for that distance, no o licence needed, no maintenance schedule etc etc ?‍♂️ just a thought.

[Justme]

5 hours ago, Ratman said:

You mentioned a 3 mile round trip, is that a permanent thing or are you likely to be venturing further? Could use a tractor and trailer for that distance, no o licence needed, no maintenance schedule etc etc ?‍♂️ just a thought.

Only if its for legitimate agricultural forestry or fishery use.

 

Edit to add.

Hauling cord & bales that you own will prob be ok.

 

 

Outside of that you need a C1E or CE dep on weights to drive it. Plus white fuel, road tax, vehicle inspections etc.

Edited April 29, 2018 by Justme

[defender tipper]

15 hours ago, Ratman said:

You mentioned a 3 mile round trip, is that a permanent thing or are you likely to be venturing further? Could use a tractor and trailer for that distance, no o licence needed, no maintenance schedule etc etc ?‍♂️ just a thought.

Yes been using Tractor and trailer,but yes reckon i will be traveling further for the next batch of cord,