Not sure if correct forum to ask on

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Thinking of giving up driving and developing a business I have had on the side for a few years. I would like to convert a 7.5t box Lorry as a retail unit with temp living accommodation.

Only transporting my own stock. Do I need an o license. What other things do I have to be aware of.

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Might be better placed on the owner operators forum.

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if it’s classed as a mobile shop, then probably not.

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Sounds like youd at least need a Restricted licence which allows the carriage of own account goods. The truly knowledgeable guys will be along soon, Im sure!

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Yes, you will need a restricted.

7.5t probably not the best choice but even 3.5t trailers aren’t without redtape and will need tacho, at least.

If you’re going for 7.5t might as well go even bigger really.

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Need to trade out of the unit so size is restricting

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Own Account Driver:
If you’re going for 7.5t might as well go even bigger really.

midlifetrucker:
Need to trade out of the unit so size is restricting

Bloke used to drive around the estates selling sweets, crisps, veg etc. Just a mobile shop.
There is no way he would have got away with a 7.5t, he used an 18t and managed the back streets fine.

Back in the day ‘n’ all that :slight_smile:

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Pitch fees are horrendous size matters

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midlifetrucker:
Need to trade out of the unit so size is restricting

Things like snap-on trucks get away with it weight-wise because a lot of stuff isn’t that big and they can regularly replenish. Don’t know what you intend to do but if it’s a scenario where you need to take enough stock to last a whole bank holiday weekend or more plus fixtures and fittings the weight will easily clock up.

Old mobile library might be a good shout as they have a lot of stuff fitted like night-heater, hot water sink and shelving already. Stick an awning on one side and away you go.

I do think it would be quite easy to ■■■■ a weekends profits, and more, away if your long in the tooth lorry craps itself at the side of the road and needs recovery.

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midlifetrucker:
Pitch fees are horrendous size matters

Take a read of this…
christabelhallas.co.uk/topic … rs_licence