Quick takeaway To be a professional HGV driver in Europe, you need an international Driver CPC, your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) on you at all times, a valid UK photocard licence, and a passport that is under 10 years old with at least six months left. You also need to follow country-specific rules on speed […]
Quick Takeaway The quickest route from beginner to employed HGV driver is to choose a fast track Category C+E training course, pick a full service supplier who handles your DVSA tests, and start studying for your theory test before your provisional licence arrives. With the right plan and professional support, it’s possible to complete Cat […]
Quick Takeaway The periodic CPC qualification for professional HGV drivers in the UK is now split into National and International CPC. Both require 35 hours of learning over each 5 year period, but under the National CPC there are now shorter, more flexible course options available. If there is any chance that you will need, […]
Quick Takeaway: The initial driver CPC qualification is made up of modules 2 (Case Studies) and 4 (Practical) of the HGV driving tests. When you have gained your HGV licence, you must continue to attend regular training updates throughout your career. This must be a total of 35 hours over each 5 year period, which […]
Having a C1 driving licence entitlement allows you to drive rigid vehicles weighing between 3,500kg and 7,500kg. This means that you can take on a diverse range of delivery driver roles. C1 vehicles are more nimble for local driving and are the choice for many direct-to-customer delivery roles. Here at HGV Training Centre, we know […]
The UK’s haulage industry is facing a crisis. With predictions that the sector will need 200,000 new HGV drivers over the next five years, concerted efforts to attract younger workers are vital to plugging the gap. Currently less than 2% of HGV drivers are under the age of 25, and many young people overlook this […]
We can’t ignore the fact that the initial and periodic driver CPC is a legal requirement both in the UK and across Europe. However, is there an argument to say that it actually improves the transport and logistics industry? Could it be that, far from being a tick box exercise, periodic learning is capable of […]
Want to learn something new in 2024? Whether your aim is to embark on a fresh and exciting career change, or simply to add another skill set to your CV, HGV driver training could be exactly what you’re looking for. With demand for professional drivers as high as ever, and flexibility within logistics roles on […]
At the HGV Driver Training Centre, we pride ourselves on our first time pass rates for not only theory but for our training courses. We understand that the testing is government run, and there is no way we can control the theory test, but we can provide you with all of the tools needed to […]
The HGV theory test. Consist of two parts the multiple choice & Hazard perception which makes up the second part of the two-part exam; candidates have to score at least 67 to pass it. Testing the ability to perceive developing hazards involves which there are 19 videos clips which is viewed on a computer screen […]
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