7.5 tonne truck licensing

[Rowden the cowboy]

Does any one know what the practicalities of running a 7.5t truck are in this industry? obviously you need a category C1 license to drive it if, like me, you hold a >1997 license, but are there any other operators licenses required, and how often are VOSA checks required? Is it actually worth getting a 7.5t given that you could almost afford two 3.5 tonners for the same price(ish).

I'm thinking of doing my C1 license, but would like to know if there's any point given that most people roll around in transits, and would be interested to know how difficult the test is. Has anyone here taken it?

[Hairyloon]

You need a goods vehicle operators license for anything over 3.5 tonnes.

I think there are a couple of exemptions, but I forget what they are.

[Peter]

No point taking C1.

 

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