– HGV vs LGV isn’t just terminology. – It impacts licensing, routing, cost, risk, and technology choices. – And yes , the confusion is real.
HGV = Heavy Goods Vehicle – Large trucks – Heavy payloads – Long-distance & highway routes – Requires trained commercial drivers – Often called HMV in India
This depends on region – UK/EU: LGV = Large Goods Vehicle (often same as HGV) – India (informal use): LGV = lighter goods carriers
– Load: HGV = heavy | LGV = light – Routes: HGV = highways | LGV = city & last-mile – Cost & Risk: Higher for HGVs – Drivers: Stricter licensing for HGVs