Beyond sharpening the skills of Newcastle’s newest recruits, this legislation ensures the city’s veteran drivers stay current while navigating busy routes like the A1(M), the A19, and the high-traffic corridors near the Tyne Tunnel.
This ongoing training boosts road safety across Tyneside, improves driver welfare, and demands higher accountability from local operators, adding a professional edge to a vital career path in a city that serves as the commercial heart of the North East.
CPC courses are mandatory for nearly every driver holding a C1 licence in the region. There are two primary routes: the Initial CPC, which is integrated into your Newcastle-based HGV training, and Periodic CPC Training, required every five years to keep you compliant. This affects anyone driving HGVs for “hire and reward” throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, and the wider Tyne and Wear area.
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