Trucker Timer - Review

Hi Steve here,

An inexpensive simple device designed for UK truckers to manage HGV drivers hours.

This is a quick review of the HGV Timer Pro Trucker Timer for any new truckers who may be or have been considering purchasing this item to help them manage the UK Drivers Hours working time regulations.

HGV Pro Trucker Timer helps to keep you within the new Drivers Working Time Directive

HGV Pro Trucker Timer is an essential driving aid, even for those with digi cards!

Especially essential if you "multi swap" from digi card to paper tacho several during your driving day!

No more worry about VOSA finding driving hours/rest break infringements!!

No need for penalty points or heavy fines ever again with the help of HGV Pro trucker  Timer!!

Keeps your license safe and your job!!

Firstly, I'll start this review by stating that I have been a HGV driver for over 30 years now and have seen many changes in the haulage industry. One of the major changes was the introduction of the Analogue and Digital Tachograph  along with the Drivers Working Time Directive, which in my personal opinion was long overdue.

As a professional HGV driver it is essential that you have some way to track your daily driving hours, compulsory rest breaks, unloading and other work. Breaking any of these rules can see you lose your HGV license entitlement and even imprisonment - essentially losing your livelihood.

All HGV Drivers are obliged to ensure their compliance with the rules of the Drivers Working Time Directive

Failure to do so could leave the driver vulnerable to prosecution under the Transport Act 1968. With fines of up to £2500 per offence for non-fraudulent breaches of drivers hours, drivers should be more than eager to ensure their compliance.


There are a number of gadgets on the market to help you do this, and I've tried most but the Trucker Timer is in my professional opinion the best product in its price range.

OK, lets get back to my quick review.

Speaking as a professional truck driver with many years experience the  Trucker Timer is literally a godsend, especially for Multi Drop Drivers and Drivers who are required to swap from one vehicle to another several times per day as in my own personal circumstances.

Its very simple to use, the press of one button and your set to go – your maximum driver hours are clearly shown on the LCD display. Need to take a your 30 or 45 minute rest period break or unloading your vehicle? Simply press the stop button and the remainder of your allowed driving time is halted. 

The Trucker Timer will also manage your daily duty time if you so desire again, simply by the press of a button.a loud bleep for one full minute along with a visual flashing of the screen informs you of this fact.

The device is well constructed being made of ABS plastic and will take a few hard knocks. 

With CE Certification UK Spec.

Has a Large LCD screen with clear and readable information.

A handy compact device. Dimensions: 8.82 x 6.62 x 1.32 cm


Has a magnetic back so can easily be attached to a suitable mounting point, but I have found that a silicone grip pad does the job really well and only costs a £1 off ebay.

Do you really need a Trucker Timer?
Depends on how much you value your license  and what your driving routine entails. For example a multi drop delivery driver would most definitely benefit from this device, you would find it as indispensable as I do. On the other hand, if you only do one or two drops/trips per day then you can probably manage your times unaided.

But let me remind you it only requires one infringement and you may have to kiss goodbye to your license and/or open yourself to a heavy fine and even imprisonment.

I cannot really fault this item it comes with a full 12 month warranty and batteries are included. My only gripe would be the lack of a backlit screen for night time driving, that being said the devices screen is amply large enough to be clearly seen in most light conditions that you are likely to encounter in your daily shift.

A great tool for any HGV LGV driver to stay safe, stay legal, stay on the road with one thing less to worry about!!!

Simply Takes Seconds To Re-Programme - When The Driving Hours Law Changes!!

I hope this quick review has been of help and if you do decide to purchase click the official Amazon HGV Timer Pro link on the top of this page.

Penalties for infringement of drivers' hours rules in Great Britain

Penalties for infringements of the drivers' hours rules in Great Britain, with maximum fines as contained within Part VI of the Transport Act 1968 (as amended), are as follows:

• failure to observe driving time, break or rest period rules: fine of up to £2,500 (Level 4);
• failure to make or keep records under the GB domestic rules: fine of up to £2,500 (Level 4)

These are just some of the maximum fines/punishments that can be imposed by a court of law.

Remember, it may be false economy not too purchase this device!!