When looking at HGV driving vacancies you’ll probably see that "tramping" and "trunking" work is in high demand, but what types of jobs are they?

What is Tramping?
Tramping involves long-distance lorry driving, often spanning several days or more, typically with journeys that may take drivers from the UK to various destinations in Europe. Due to regulations governing driving hours, HGV drivers engaged in tramping often sleep in their truck cabs while en-route.

Drivers who are thinking about taking up Tramping need to be comfortable spending long periods working away as their truck effectively becomes a second home.

Tramping is generally suited for individuals with fewer family commitments, as it can be quite anti-social.  However, trampers are often in high demand and can receive competitive pay.

What is Trunking?
Drivers following regular routes, mainly driving Heavy Goods Vehicles on trunk roads, motorways, and dual carriageways are involved in Trunking work.  Typically trunking work involves making one or two deliveries per shift, allowing drivers to plan their lives around a consistent schedule, and getting home at a regular time, every day (or every night).

Trunking is generally considered easier than multi-drop work, as it involves less pressure driving in towns and cities and more time spent on through routes and by-passes, often culminating in deliveries at distribution out of town centers near major roads and motorways..

Trunking has gained popularity, especially following the national driver shortages due to Brexit and Covid.  While night shifts may offer slightly higher pay, day rates are also attractive, and drivers can have a more balanced family life compared to trampers.

In summary, both tramping and trunking offer unique experiences and challenges within the HGV driving profession.  Both roles fulfil a valuable need for transporting goods for consumers and companies. Logistics is a growing industry with increasing demand for skilled drivers in the UK and abroad.

If you are interested in this type of career and need to get your LGV Driving licence to find HGV Driving work then contact Wallace School of Transport on 0208 453 3440  http://www.wallaceschool.co.uk