How Many Hours a Week Will an HGV Driver Operate?
Understand HGV driver working hours & regulations. Learn about weekly limits, driving breaks, and compliance to ensure safety and legality in your HGV career.
An HGV driver may not work more than 60 hours per week, including driving and other duties. Furthermore, they must not work more than 48 hours per week on average during a given reference period. What Exactly is the Reference Period? Should average a
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