HGV Driver Training Centre News

We all know (or hopefully we do) that there are multiple kinds of drivers licence out there. Each one is specific to a different type of vehicle and requires its own set of skills to learn. Depending on what you want to drive, you will need to go through the appropriate training and testing before […]

As a professional HGV driver, you’ve probably spent your fair share of time in and around truck stops. They are a big part of an HGV drivers life, giving you a place to get out of the cab, put down the keys and relax in the middle of a long journey. Even for shorter journeys, […]

Qualifying as an HGV driver in the UK is an incredibly exciting thing. But what if we told you that you may have chosen a career that’s not only rewarding, but could also include international travel to one of the world’s most beautiful destinations? If you’re up for a long trip, taking your new skills […]

Becoming an HGV driver is something a lot of people aspire to, but not many know a lot about, especially if they haven’t done it themselves. On the outside, it looks like a simple thing to do, especially if you already have a basic driving licence. After all, how different can it be? The truth […]

Training is often a core part of taking on a new job. But in certain jobs, companies will expect you to have an existing level of knowledge in order to apply. This makes them inaccessible to people who haven’t got the right experience, qualifications or knowledge. Most of the time there is a good reason […]

When it comes to qualifying as an HGV driver, it can feel like you have to jump through a lot of hoops before you receive that licence. But those hoops are necessary – they are what keeps you and other road users safe every day. Alongside your exams, training hours and practical tests, you will […]

Being a bus driver is a very rewarding, fulfilling job. You can be a part of the great metropolis, ferrying people of all shapes and sizes to their destinations, helping people make important meetings and making a real difference to the environment by saving unnecessary carbon emissions. But like everything in life, you can’t just […]

Being your own boss is a great thing – especially if your job is an HGV driver. There are so many opportunities available to you, and more dreams to chase down the long tarmac road. But there is also a lot of admin and a long, long list of things you need to do to […]

If you’re a UK road user, you probably know all about vehicle tax. It’s something that everything with 4 (or 2) wheels and an engine needs to have, and is one of the ways the government funds improvements and maintenance to the roads you use every day. If you don’t tax your vehicle every year, […]

“Grandfather rights” may seem like a strange term if you’ve never come across it before, but it’s hugely important when it comes to CPC and driving. The Driver CPC is an essential qualification for all HGV drivers – but did you know that some drivers don’t actually hold the physical qualification? These are the drivers […]