Why Choose The LGV Training Company?
At The LGV Training Company, we offer high quality, great value HGV training in Gateshead.
With over 14 years of experience, boasting 500+ “Excellent” 5* Trustpilot reviews and high pass rates, our tailored training packages are designed to fit your needs.
If you’re looking to earn up to £50k a year, we’ll help to find you your perfect job in or around Gateshead, through our trusted recruitment process and partnerships – we’ll even re-write your CV for you.
Join thousands of satisfied customers who have excelled in their HGV driving careers.
Why train in Gateshead?
Gateshead, nestled on the south bank of the River Tyne, offers a rich blend of cultural landmarks and scenic vistas that make it an engaging backdrop for HGV training. Notable attractions include the towering Angel of the North, a celebrated steel sculpture visible from major roads like the A1 and A167, offering learners familiar landmarks during driver orientation. Nearby, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge—nicknamed the “Blinking Eye” for its distinctive tilt—is an iconic structure linking to Newcastle, and its surroundings provide varied urban-route training opportunities as trainees navigate its approaches. For an infusion of contemporary culture, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, set in a converted flour mill, adds urban vibrancy and offers a reference point during city-centre driving modules. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead) further enriches the Quayside area with dramatic architecture and pedestrian flow considerations ideal for practising awareness in shared spaces. For more relaxed surroundings, Saltwell Park, one of Britain’s finest Victorian parks, offers peaceful parkland roads suitable for developing precision control and low‑pressure manoeuvring skills. Together, these landmarks not only elevate the cultural appeal of Gateshead but also support a comprehensive range of driving scenarios—from high-traffic riverside routes to tranquil park-adjacent roads—enhancing the diversity and effectiveness of HGV training in the region.
The Gateshead HGV training facility benefits from its location within one of Tyneside’s key distribution hubs, supported by a robust road network that includes the A1, A184, and access routes into central Newcastle. This strategic positioning ensures a steady flow of commercial traffic and provides trainees with practical experience navigating busy arterial roads, roundabouts, and logistics zones. The area’s strong transport infrastructure mirrors real-world haulage conditions, allowing learners to become confident operating within high-demand freight corridors—making Gateshead a highly effective location for building both skill and industry readiness.
Diverse Range of Courses
We offer an extensive range of HGV Training courses targeted at different aspects of the HGV career path, ensuring we cater to all needs. Our HGV training courses include:
- Cat C+E or Class 1 Fast Track
- Cat C or Class 2 Training
- Category C1 Driver Training Courses
- Category C1+E
- Horsebox Driver Training
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – Online Course
- HIAB Training
- ADR
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Experienced Instructors
Our Gateshead training centres are equipped with the high quality HGVs, to provide the best start to your training journey. Our instructors bring years of real-world experience and a passion for teaching, ensuring that our candidates receive both the knowledge and the practical skills they need to succeed. They know the test centre routes and will help you build confidence in the local area.
Tailored Training Programmes
We understand that each trainee has unique needs and learning paces. Our programmes are designed to be flexible, offering personalised training that take into account your individual goals and needs.
This approach ensures that everyone who enrols in our HGV Training in Gateshead feels supported and motivated throughout their journey.
Track Record of Success
Our pride comes from seeing our graduates excel in their driving careers. The feedback and success stories that flow back to us serve as a testament to the effectiveness of our training programmes. It’s not just about passing exams; it’s about shaping competent, confident, and responsible HGV drivers.
In choosing The LGV Training Company, you’re not just signing up for a course; you’re stepping into a partnership that’s dedicated to your success in the field of professional HGV driving.
The LGV Training Company Pass Protection
Embarking on a career as a professional HGV driver is a significant step. We understand the importance of choosing the right training partner. With The LGV Training Company by your side, you’re not just signing up for a course; you’re investing in your future. Our comprehensive approach ensures you’re well-prepared not only to pass your tests but to excel in your career.
Our pass protection provides you with one additional attempt at the practical, 3A reverse or 3B driving test. In addition to this you will receive 1-2 hours training before the additional test takes place. The additional benefits are also:
- Peace of mind during your initial test, knowing you have a second attempt waiting should you need it.
- Prioritised retest cutting down wait times out of the vehicle
- Reduced retest costs
