An American asked, what is an HGV. Here goes:
UK - USA
1 HGV = heavy goods vehicle / large lorry - truck
2 HGV - truck and trailer/semi/ articulated truck/18 wheeler/big rig
3 lorry - truck
4 lorry driver - truck driver
While we're at it, a few more handy words:
UK - USA
1 car - automobile
2 (car) bonnet - hood
3 (car) boot - trunk
4 car boot sale (usually in a field or car park) - garage sale (usually in a garage)
5 car park - parking lot
6 high street - main street
8 pavement - sidewalk
7 road - pavement
8 turn right - make a right
9 petrol - gas
10 garage - gas station
