How to get an operators license

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2020
  • If you are going for your operator's license you can either get a firm to do it for you or you can do it yourself. I decided to do it myself and short of a couple of small mistakes, the whole thing went okay. This video describes how I went about it. #freelance truck driving, #freelance trucking, #freelance lorry driving
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  • @tomjaves9673
    @tomjaves9673 2 роки тому +1

    A nice and simple video straight to the point with no bullshit in between thanks very much for the info 👍👍

  • @kenmackenzie7338
    @kenmackenzie7338 3 роки тому +1

    Hi I should have watched the vlog all the way through. I see do need to get an operators licence even if I am the owner operator. All the info is coming together. Thanks, Pete great stuff mate.

  • @HooliGaNu21
    @HooliGaNu21 4 роки тому

    Pete’ thanks 🙏🏻 for this one. I’m looking forward to hear how it goes with your O-licence.
    Good luck! 🤞🏻

  • @waylander07
    @waylander07 3 роки тому +1

    lots of great info here thank you!

  • @Retrogamer71
    @Retrogamer71 2 роки тому +1

    Extremely educational.

  • @smartbomb101
    @smartbomb101 4 роки тому +1

    Lots of good info there. Hopefully it will be pretty straight forward as far as the DVLA goes.

  • @Crsf84
    @Crsf84 2 роки тому

    As someone who is miles out his depth but needing to put one of these on the road this really helped. Thanks very much. Now to get applying. 👍

  • @mr-ontv5700
    @mr-ontv5700 11 місяців тому +1

    Very good video I just need to get my O license I’ve had my lorry license 15years through the army

  • @faraimutepfa9724
    @faraimutepfa9724 3 роки тому

    Thank you great video mate exactly what I was looking for

  • @adz6973
    @adz6973 Місяць тому

    Great video very informative, saving us the extra time of making the same mistakes, top man

    • @PetetheCourierDriver
      @PetetheCourierDriver  Місяць тому +1

      No problem, it's not that difficult really but there are easy mistakes to be made. Let me know if you have any problems.

    • @adz6973
      @adz6973 Місяць тому

      @@PetetheCourierDriver cheers mate. Apart from overheads being higher, have you seen a positive difference in profit since moving from the vans on to the heavy goods? I’m a class 1 driver but will be trialing the courier sector self employed on a van first before jumping in the deep end. If
      Memory serves me right that’s what you did too?

  • @chudy51993
    @chudy51993 3 роки тому

    I’m just trying to get a O license and you answers all questions I need to know. Thanks Pete

    • @AlexAlexALV
      @AlexAlexALV 2 роки тому

      Hi did You managed to reach the O licence?

    • @chudy51993
      @chudy51993 2 роки тому +1

      @@AlexAlexALV Hi No i didint as I have a problem to find “operator centre” place where I can park unit. Nearest was about 40miles away.

  • @TruckerReena
    @TruckerReena 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Pete, this is the most informative video I've seen on this matter. Out of interest though, I watched another video recently and they mentioned that the 8k you need for the first truck needs to be set aside and untouched in the bank. Basically you leave that there and other running costs such as rent for the yard, fuel, truck hire etc comes from other money on top of the 8k that you set aside. Is this true? 🤔 or can you just use a portion of that 8k to run your business until your invoices are paid.

  • @Neverlosehop
    @Neverlosehop 3 роки тому +2

    Very good information thank you very much Pete

  • @N000-reply
    @N000-reply 2 роки тому

    Great video, funny enough while scoping around researching I come across the haulage exchange out of interest what's your thoughts on there process?

  • @leedsuk1269
    @leedsuk1269 3 роки тому

    Brilliant video thanks for help just 1 question is there no test to pass like road laws how to run a business or anything or is it just the sections you have explained thanks I’ve now subscribed

  • @stupot1952
    @stupot1952 Рік тому +1

    BETTER GETTING A GOOD LEASE DEAL FOR A NEW TRUCK THEN EVERYTHING IS TAKEN CARE OF

  • @kenmackenzie7338
    @kenmackenzie7338 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Pete regarding the 7.5t trucks I have grandfather rights. I gather from what you have said I need to do the CPC and get my Digi card. Do I need to get an operators licence if I am going to be an owner driver?
    Thanks, Pete you're a mine of information

  • @1thehandyvan
    @1thehandyvan 4 роки тому +6

    Sounds like it’s harder to get O license then a gun license

  • @majjatmohamed6927
    @majjatmohamed6927 3 роки тому

    Hi mate , how to validate spanish freight operator licence in UK?

  • @graham2461
    @graham2461 2 роки тому

    I need some advice I'm wanting to get a 7.5t skip loader got a yard to store skips Park wagon overnight git a mechanic got 10k in bank nothing earned yet etc as ant set up so what else do I need really Barrring my add in a paper aswell

  • @koziriusz1
    @koziriusz1 3 роки тому

    Hello
    But moneys should be on business account 8 ground or private acount??

  • @tiffysofcornwall
    @tiffysofcornwall 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Pete if you take your bulk head out and put a piece of ply wood up to make a walk thru is this allowed or does it affect your insurance on a transit hope your well from your Buddy in Cornwall

    • @jrsuk1170
      @jrsuk1170 2 роки тому

      Did you ever get an answer on this? I'd like to know too. 👍

  • @graham2461
    @graham2461 2 роки тому

    So if I sort land to rent to store my skips and wagon overnight .get statement showing over 15k in bank pay doorstep qdd show proof mechanic sortonly issue I seem to be struggling with is finding q operation manger in Leeds. What am I expected to be paying monthly to them ????

  • @busman252
    @busman252 Рік тому

    Loved the video!! I'm starting my own business with waste, would how old someone is make a difference to the application?

    • @PetetheCourierDriver
      @PetetheCourierDriver  Рік тому

      I think you have to be over 18 but after that she is irrelevant. Good luck.

  • @i_scaff_1
    @i_scaff_1 Місяць тому

    I live in Milton Keynes , but my yard is Towcester, do I need to advertise in what local paper ..??

  • @Niall-q4r
    @Niall-q4r 9 місяців тому

    Can you get a operators licence if you want drive someone's else truck but be self employed

  • @DaleSteel
    @DaleSteel 3 роки тому

    Better getting a 3.5 ton curtain side wagon and drag.

  • @stevebradleycouriervlog7788
    @stevebradleycouriervlog7788 4 роки тому +2

    A lot of hoops there pal .

  • @graham2461
    @graham2461 2 роки тому

    OK so I'm intending to get my operators licence but I only have 9k to set my buisness..with my statements been zero could I just put abit in each month for two and when Iver 8400 just use that statement

  • @rosscopeeco69
    @rosscopeeco69 4 роки тому

    Pete, how sure are you that you can show credit as your funds to apply for an o licence? I’ve a licence for two trucks and trailers and I had to show the funds in my bank on a bank statement for 3 month period and that was 3 years ago

  • @User3749cvndhkcgk
    @User3749cvndhkcgk 2 роки тому

    GOOD VID
    PETE: IS THEIR A MEDICAL?
    I WOULD APPRECIATE ADVICE, THANKS

    • @TruckerReena
      @TruckerReena 2 роки тому

      You only need a medical if you're driving anything over 7.5t such as class 2 or 1

  • @SeanOLannon
    @SeanOLannon 2 роки тому

    Pete, what type of operators licence do I need to transport my own goods (Scaffolding)

    • @TruckerReena
      @TruckerReena 2 роки тому

      It's the orange restricted one. Anything other than your own goods then you need the blue UK national one.

  • @robby15szabo
    @robby15szabo 3 роки тому

    Hi Pete, any chance you can tell me if we are two guys and want to set up a busines together, do we need both of us to apply for O licence and if yes will that be £16k+ or just normal amount? Thanx for video, very useful informations here.

    • @tourbike
      @tourbike 2 роки тому +1

      He mentioned that its 8k for first truck then about 4k for the next truck. We only need one O license per business

  • @kenmackenzie7338
    @kenmackenzie7338 3 роки тому +1

    Now I can see why there are not so many owner drivers of 7.5t trucks. Is there much business on CX for 7.5tonners?

    • @PetetheCourierDriver
      @PetetheCourierDriver  3 роки тому +1

      Mate best thing to do is me 07970 723 884, I'm on a late start tomorrow but anytime after about 9.30 should be fine.

    • @kenmackenzie7338
      @kenmackenzie7338 3 роки тому

      @@PetetheCourierDriver Sorry my bad I thought I said I am in Afghanistan at the moment. Losing my job, Just waiting on flights back to UK and probably a 10 day quarantine in a Glasgow hotel.

    • @notoco1199
      @notoco1199 3 роки тому

      Very informative video 👌How much roughly we should look at the cost of truck parking per month?

    • @kenmackenzie7338
      @kenmackenzie7338 3 роки тому

      @@notoco1199 Hello Michal I would repost your message on the main section of Pete's post. I would be interested in the answer as well.

  • @graham2461
    @graham2461 2 роки тому

    I've got 20k and need to buy my wagon keep 9k in buisness bank got land to park mechanic its this operator manager why why why do u need one and ehats price for 1 man to have his checks donemonthly

  • @alanh2895
    @alanh2895 Рік тому

    Can you not be your own manager checking your own hours

  • @graham2461
    @graham2461 2 роки тому

    I am wanting to buy a wagon got place to park it overnight and someone who can confirm a mechanic a operator manager set up for when I start just worried my rating will effect me and I'm at the minute on universl untill my funds come in the bank

    • @PetetheCourierDriver
      @PetetheCourierDriver  2 роки тому

      Hello mate, I'll do a full run down in the Q and A on Sunday. Good luck