With a category C1 licence, you can drive any van up to the weight of 7.5 tonnes, which gives you plenty of scope for lots of different vehicles. For even more flexibility, your C1 licence also allows you to tow a trailer weighing up to 750kg behind your truck, giving you a potential total weight […]

Get your HGV Class 2 driver licence in just four days. Do you need to upgrade your driving qualifications? Do you want to start your own career as a professional HGV driver? A Class 2 licence is all you need to start your career as an HGV driver. To get started all you need to […]

Van hire is relatively common in the UK when people want to move house or transport cargo that will not necessarily fit in the back of a car. Unfortunately, many people are confused about driving licence requirements for van hire. They just assume they can hire any van as long as they have a full […]

Getting up in the morning and knowing you have a job to go to is something that should not be taken for granted. With so many people out of work across most job sectors in the UK, being in an industry where workers are in demand makes it that much easier to find employment. The […]

After all of the instruction and preparation, both in the classroom and behind the wheel, the HGV candidate must still pass a test in order to be licenced as a professional driver. Passing the test is not necessarily easy. It requires concentration, calmness, and confidence in the training and information one has received. The good […]

The horse lorry is a practical vehicle that makes transporting horses safe and convenient. But as with most other vehicles, there are different kinds of horse lorries to choose from. You could get something that is as basic as can be, with nothing more than the driving compartment and a large open area for horse […]

Thinking of getting your HGV licence and have some questions or concerns about the HGV medical test? It’s a normal human reaction to worry as soon as we hear the word ‘test’ and even to assume the worst – even before taking the test! You may have questions, such as: Do I really need to […]

Before deciding to drive one of these trailers there are a number of things you need to know about maintaining trailers, being licensed to drive these trailers, and more. Towing horse trailers is a tricky business and we are here to help. Through our training courses you can learn about everything you need to know […]

Company drivers are a vital part of any business. They are the couriers by which companies deliver products to customers, make them an even more important asset to any company by enrolling them in a commercial vehicle training course with the HGV Training Centre. With these additional skills at their disposal it combines multiple roles […]

HGV horseboxes are at the top end of the scale among horse owners who want to transport multiple animals and plenty of gear. It turns out that there are also people who purchase used HGV horseboxes only to convert them for other purposes, such as creating a restaurant on wheels for a catering business. At […]