What is a Large Goods Vehicle?
Depending on where in the world you live, the term ‘large goods vehicle’ will mean different things. For example, a vehicle classified as a large goods vehicle in the US is different to a vehicle classified as a large goods vehicle in Germany.
In the United Kingdom, a large goods vehicle is defined by weight and its structure (rigid body or articulated), and these are the determining factors as to who can legally drive it. All of the Lorries in operation on UK roads are classed as large goods vehicles, however LWB vans are not. Rigid body vehicles have a rigid cargo body fixed to the driver’s cab, while articulated vehicles have a cab that’s separate to the cargo body.