I’m getting some god ideas in this thread, thanks to all who have contributed so far.
p.s Harry monk, that’s a really fascinating link, thank you for posting it.
hutpik:
Hi Robinhood.Yes i am originally from Colchester.From about 1965 i started travelling,first in military then in 70s to M.E with trucks.In 1977 i moved to Holland where i lived for almost 30yrs,except for 2yrs in Afghanistan and § year in Canada[Quebec],and N.W.T,my wife was Quebecois.As my dream was to retire in Canada,when my wife died we were still working in Holland and driving alot to North Norway.As i felt too old to try to go to Canada alone i decided to move up here to Lappland,as within Europe,it’s the nearest you will get to Canada,people,climate,nature,mentality,etc without actually going there.Also being EU it’s easier to move and work here.I feel very content here,i’ve got my dream second hand.I feel more at home here after 4years than 30yrs in Holland.I work 7days,have 7 days free and bank about £2300 net each month.Whats not to like.Ihave quality of life,you can’t ask for more.Take care winter will be here soonMike
You’ve definetely seen the sights, Mike. Well done to you. As for winter, please dont say that!!!
My biggest Trucking adventure in Britain was to drive on Outer Hebrides. This is a different world, different people…
After few weeks you become a true part of the community… And this is the world where you still don’t need to lock your doors, or even take keys from the ignition when you go to the pub…
Hard graft, but great atmosphere and beautiful land.
You have some driving challenges as well:
But sometimes, it’s true, you still have to battle heavy traffic:
But then, you can always relax by enjoying beautiful Scottish summer:
And sometimes, whey you the least expecting it, you will just fly 
hutpik:
Hi all.James.In the north of Sweden English is widely spoken also in the north of Norway.The people are very relaxed and very helpful and patient.Obviously you will have to learn the language at some point but people help you a lot.Underground in the mine it is compulsory to speak some Swedish as all communication is via truck radio.This is for safety reasons,rockfall,fire or such.
Northern Finland is very much more difficult for English speaking.
And of course if you are working in rural areas more local dialect is spoken.
I personally found Lappland to be the most laid back and easiest in which to integrate.Mike
Interesting stuff Mike,thanks for the info. 
ezydriver:
p.s Harry monk, that’s a really fascinating link, thank you for posting it.
Not a problem, if I was younger I would have a go at it myself. I doubt it pays very much but if that isn’t a problem then I would say it would give you a couple of years of the most fascinating experiences of your life. I was lucky enough to be driving a truck “back in the day” when it was still reasonably easy for a Brit to get long-distance European work. Sadly, that is all but over now.
You could however try Transam Trucking for some rock and roll work, although that is quite sporadic. Not sure if they have a website but they do have a Facebook page which might provide some info facebook.com/transam.trucking
Oasis do overland camping all over the world.
Willi Betz Nato overland supply to Afghanistan on the old silk Road.
Money’s probably rubbish, but I bet you can hardly sleep from all the excitement (think: will I get killed or kidnapped?)
No danger of falling asleep at the wheel on that one!
GasGas:
Willi Betz Nato overland supply to Afghanistan on the old silk Road.Money’s probably rubbish, but I bet you can hardly sleep from all the excitement (think: will I get killed or kidnapped?)
No danger of falling asleep at the wheel on that one!
Don’t forget to take your orange tracksuit…just in case
Would the drivers that go to Afghan have an armed ■■■■■■,milatary or private security company chap sat in the cab with you,is it worth loosing your head for,i have seen the videos of that,they got hundreds of Turkish truck drivers that way,the knife is not sharp,and they plunge their fingers in the eye ball socket to stun you for what is coming next.
It is not as quick as you may think,with the wind pipe severed,the blood will fill the lungs,so in effect drowning,i would plead for a bullet in the brain.
toby1234abc:
Would the drivers that go to Afghan have an armed ■■■■■■,milatary or private security company chap sat in the cab with you,is it worth loosing your head for,i have seen the videos of that,they got hundreds of Turkish truck drivers that way,the knife is not sharp,and they plunge their fingers in the eye ball socket to stun you for what is coming next.
It is not as quick as you may think,with the wind pipe severed,the blood will fill the lungs,so in effect drowning,i would plead for a bullet in the brain.
The Willi Betz trucks dont go in to Afghanistan. They take the trailers from Riga to the Tajik/Afghan border and a local truck does the rest.
Thats better,getting insurance would be a problem.