HGV Owner Driver UK 2026: Complete Guide to Going Self-Employed

Complete guide to becoming an HGV owner-driver in the UK in 2026. Operator licence requirements, financial requirements, insurance, finding loads.

Becoming an owner-driver is a popular career goal for experienced HGV drivers. This guide explains operator licences, insurance, finding loads, running costs, and everything else you need to know about going self-employed as an HGV owner-driver in 2026.

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