Back in the early 2000s, there was a discussion within the European Union about introducing competency standards for drivers of heavy commercial vehicles. The purpose of the discussion was to determine whether or not a set of standards could be developed that would improve commercial driver safety throughout EU member countries. What began as an […]

Trailer and caravan owners throughout the UK take to the roads every day, for recreational purposes and even for work related journeys. We naturally assume that all of these drivers have the right kind of licence necessary to tow legally. To that end, there are certain licencing requirements in place designed to ensure those who […]

As someone interested in earning an LGV licence, we suspect you have a lot of questions about the process. So who better to ask than experienced drivers themselves? At the HGV Training Centre, we only employ instructors who have spent time behind the wheel as real-world professionals. Each of our instructors is an accomplished professional […]

The CPC qualification is your ticket to a long and rewarding career as a professional driver in the haulage or transport industries. With CPC training and either an HGV or PCV licence, you have access to an entire world of work opportunities ranging from long haul lorry driving to coach operations. Best of all, your […]

Business owners and transport managers across the UK want their businesses to succeed to the fullest possible extent. Yet that is only possible when company drivers do whatever it takes to meet company standards and legal requirements. Among the many legal requirements is the regular driver CPC training that every professional is now required to […]

Driving a bus or coach professionally requires the possession of valid Category D driving licence. This licence is similar to the Category C+E licence in some regards but quite different in others. The good news is that you can train to take your Category D test through the HGVT Training Centre. Our training programme encompasses […]

Numbers from the Department for Transport show that the number of HGVs on the road in 2015 was up more than 1% from the year before. Buses are down slightly, but their numbers are still higher than they were in the years immediately following the start of the financial crisis. As for company cars, there […]

The HGV Training Centre enjoys a reputation as one of the leading providers of commercial driver training in the UK. In addition to being members of the Freight Transport Association and The Logistics Guild, we are also an approved Driver CPC training provider. Much of our success over the years is directly related to our […]

Every day the various ambulance services around the UK provide life-saving transportation for those suffering from medical emergencies. In addition, non-emergency services transport patients to and from medical appointments and healthcare facilities using specially-built ambulances and vans. You could be part of this very noble calling by earning your licence to work as a professional. […]

The first test a bus or coach driver trainee will take is the PCV theory test. New drivers need to pass this test before they can begin the practical skills training that will prepare them for the final two tests of the four-test CPC regimen. It is by no means a university level final exam, […]