Common questions about HGV licences, training costs and getting hired.
It takes around 6-7 weeks to learn to drive a HGV. This covers everything from applying for your provisional licence, to having a medical, and then learning the theory and practical skills you need to pass 4 tests for your licence.
HGV training doesn’t have to be expensive – particularly if you opt for a more fast-tracked training route. By choosing a training school like ours, you can take advantage of a very competitive price, and get on the road faster too.
None! All you need is a valid HGV licence, which you’ve had for at least 3 years. This shows you have the experience needed to supervise a learner HGV driver, and help support them through their tests. If you want to train officially, courses are available.
The amount a HGV driver in the UK can earn varies depending on employer, but typically the starting salary for a newly qualified driver is anywhere between £19-24K. If you have any more experience, like multiple licence categories, then you could earn up to £40K.
If you’ve taken a standard drivers test in the past, then you will already know how difficult it is. If you’ve trained properly, with a good school, the you will find your tests simple and straightforward to do. All you need to be able to do is concentrate, stay calm, and be confident in your knowledge and experience.
Yes. Since a DVSA rule change in 2021, you no longer need a Cat C licence before starting Cat C+E training. You can get provisional entitlement for both at the same time and train for both in a combined programme. That’s exactly what the Cat C+E Fast Track does. Call us free on 0800 0744 007 to find out more.
The UK logistics sector has faced a sustained shortfall in qualified HGV drivers for several years and now needs 200k HGV drivers. An ageing workforce, increased freight demand and the lasting impact of Brexit have all contributed. It is a very strong sector to enter.