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HGV

British

abbreviation

heavy goods vehicle

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Nerys, who was a bricklayer and groundworker before she got her HGV licence, delivers building materials to construction sites and homes around the country.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Connor had recently qualified as an HGV driver and was on a visit to Scotland with his friend Lewis to visit fellow online gamer Reece Williams, whose girlfriend was Colville.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

He said: "She told me that the day I collided with the HGV my two best friends didn't make it at all."

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

A lorry driver who claimed a coughing fit caused him to drift on to the wrong side of the road and crash into another HGV was caught out, because his dashcam was also recording audio.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

The UK's Department of Transport says it is "determined to support the HGV sector to make the switch to electric vehicles become more reliable and affordable".

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

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