Training to be an HGV driver is training for a lifelong career that will provide good pay and long-term stability. It stands to reason that students want the best possible training at the best possible price. There’s no point in spending money and time training to be a professional driver if you cannot trust that the company providing the training will do the best they can. For high-quality training at a very reasonable price, look no further than the HGV Training Services (HGV Training). Our HGV driver training programme has no equal in the UK.

Training for most industries often follows the ‘you get what you pay for’ philosophy. In other words, the top training in the industry commands the highest prices. Cheap training courses typically result in training that is less than it could be. The good news for HGV students is that we do not do things that way. We are committed to providing the best HGV driver training in the industry at the most affordable price.

When you train with us, the cost of your training includes the skills and information you need to pass your test, instruction from licenced and experienced professionals, dedicated support staff ready to help you through the application and training process, and results that are proven time and again. As just one example, 92% of our students pass the HGV theory test on the first try.

Our Trainers: Qualifications and Experience

We cannot speak for any other training schools in the UK as to the qualifications and experience of their trainers. But we can promise you that the HGV Training Services (HGV Training Centre) does not hire just anyone to be an instructor. Each of our instructors is a fully licenced and qualified HGV driver with additional qualifications to be a teacher. Furthermore, each of our instructors has years of practical experience driving professionally.

Why do we demand so much from our instructors? Because we believe that effective HGV driver training requires instructors who have real world, day-to-day experience that they can combine with book knowledge on behalf of our students. There is no better person to learn from than an instructor who has spent time on the road as a professional. We go beyond book knowledge to impart ‘street knowledge’ to each of our students.

Our Reputation Speaks for Itself

The HGV Training Services (HGV Training) is a well-known organisation within the professional driver training sector. For years, we have built our reputation on top-notch training combined with industry-leading support and comparable pricing. Needless to say, our reputation speaks for itself. Furthermore, we are members in good standing of the following organisations:

• Driver CPC – The government’s Driver CPC programme ensures that all HGV drivers maintain a minimum level of professional competence throughout their careers. As an approved provider of CPC driver training, we are able to display the official Driver CPC logo on our website and promotional materials.
• FTA – The HGV Training Services (HGV Training Centre) is proud to be a member in good standing of the Freight Transport Association (FTA). The FTA is one of the leading trade organisations giving a voice to those involved in the haulage and transport sectors. We appreciate everything they do for our industry.
• The Logistics Guild – The Logistics Guild is a free-to-join membership organisation representing workers in the logistics industry. It currently boasts more than 2 million individual workers as well as organisations like ours. Membership in this esteemed organisation says a lot about member companies.

The professional organisations we belong to treat membership every bit as seriously as we do. In order to remain members in good standing, companies such as the HGV Training Services (HGV Training Centre) must meet minimum standards at all times. These standards ensure that all member companies are adhering to industry best practices for the benefits of everyone involved.

Training You Can Rely On

Our HGV driver training programme is very competitive in terms of cost. But in terms of value, we are far and away superior to the competition. We offer driver training you can rely on throughout your entire career as a professional. When you complete our programme, you will find yourself constantly referring to what you learned as you progress from one stage of your career to the next. You will remember your instructors as people who invested in you and helped you set a course for your life.

The highly competitive training industry leads many companies to attempt to undercut one another through lower pricing. But when training costs are cut, training programmes must be cut along with them. We believe a better way of serving our students is to maintain a constant pricing structure that provides maximum value. We are not the cheapest in the business, but we are also not the most expensive. We offer very competitive pricing that gets you the high-quality training you can rely on.

What do we teach? All of the following:

• Practical Skills – Every HGV driver must pass a practical skills test prior to being granted a licence. We teach those practical skills including braking, cornering, backing, steering, and shifting gears. We also teach drivers how to account for variable driving conditions and weather.
• Hazard Avoidance – There are all sorts of hazards on the road every single day. What could be routine to a car driver could be very dangerous to an HGV driver due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. Therefore, avoiding hazards altogether is the best strategy. Our HGV driver training programme focuses heavily on hazard avoidance.
• Highway Safety – General highway safety is part of every training programme we offer. We teach drivers how to operate vehicles safely under a variety of conditions.
• Professional Competence – In order to fulfil the law and guarantee satisfied customers, HGV drivers need to practice a minimum level of professional competency at all times. We offer ongoing training courses that meet the CPC requirements that are now the law of the land.

As you can clearly see, there is a lot that goes into HGV driver training. It is more than just learning how to start a motor and put a lorry in gear. Only drivers with adequate training are truly qualified to be on the road at any given time. Our drivers receive training that is not only adequate; it rises to a level rarely seen in the training industry.

Paying for Your Training

It would be reasonable for you to assume that the high-quality training we provide costs a lot of money. As we have stated previously, our pricing structure is very competitive. But we go one step further. We are the only HGV driver training school in the UK to offer to finance through Pay 4 Later. Our ‘Train Now, Pay Later’ scheme enables you to finance your training so that you can get started right away. There is no need to concern yourself with payment until after you have completed training and found a job.

In light of our financing options, you could say that HGV training is affordable for just about anyone who wants to take it. And unlike the university, you will not be left with tens of thousands of pounds in unmanageable debt hanging over your head at graduation. You will have a very manageable bill that should fit comfortably into your budget once you begin working.

We believe everyone who wants to embark on a professional driving career should have access to the best HGV driver training at very affordable prices. We strive to do just that. We invite you to contact the HGV Training Services (HGV Training) to learn more about our class locations and prices. All you need to begin the process is a valid car licence and the ability to pass a routine medical exam. With both requirements met, you can apply for your provisional entitlement, prepare for your theory test, take and pass the test, and then move into practical skills training at one of our facilities.

The HGV Training Services (HGV Training) is here to help you realise your dream of becoming a professional driver. Why not get started today? We have an HGV driver training programme ready and waiting for you.

NOTE: We’re no longer offering finance option on our training courses due to the uncertainty caused in the pandemic period. Please call us to know more about our latest changes or offerings. 

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