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 […]
Have you ever considered a career as a delivery driver? Perhaps it’s on the list of possible futures on the horizon for you. It’s a role that means more than just sitting behind the wheel; delivery driving offers flexibility, job security, and the chance to be out and about rather than stuck behind a desk. […]
For many logistics and haulage businesses, there’s a potential skills shortage on the horizon. It’s something we’ve seen before, and it’s going to take some joined up thinking by government and industry to successfully navigate. We’re talking about a skilled HGV driver shortage. We saw it during the pandemic, when government initiatives had to be […]
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 […]
Before anyone embarks on a new career, or even moves into a new role, we naturally want to figure out what working conditions to expect. For HGV drivers, working conditions take in a number of different spaces. This means that anticipating the working conditions can feel a lot more unknown. This comes naturally with a […]
As an organisation that uses transport, you don’t need us to tell you how important well trained drivers are. The logistics of the supply chain are crucial to ongoing success and growth, and HGV drivers are the ones who make it happen. So from attracting new drivers to your team to promoting within your organisation, […]
For anyone thinking of a new career in professional HGV driving, your provisional licence will be the first thing you need. We often think about the practical aspects of learning to drive an HGV, like shift patterns or navigating tricky driving situations. However, without the paperwork to lay foundation to it all, you won’t be […]
The short answer to this is: yes, a good time to start learning to be an HGV driver is today! Perhaps you’re reading this because you have been thinking of making a life change. Learning to be an HGV driver is a popular and rewarding career change to make. Especially in the modern climate. Why […]
So, you’ve already decided that HGV driving is the future career for you. It’s easy to see why – competitive pay, flexibility and great experiences are pretty compelling advantages! You’ve done the training, the practice and the planning. Now it’s just the tests to get through. You’ll already have passed standard driving tests – after […]
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 […]
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