Expert HGV Training Edinburgh

There is no set fee for HGV training in Edinburgh. As each service from the HGV Training Network is completely bespoke, you must provide more information before we can provide a quote.

The reasons for this are twofold:

• Every learner has a range of previous driving qualifications
• Every learner will have different experience levels

Therefore, we are unable to give a generalised price breakdown, as these factors mean that the training program for one learner can be different from the training program of another.

To receive a personalised, no-obligation quote for HGV driver training across the UK, get in touch today!

HGVTN has one main training centre located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. It’s within walking distance of Edinburgh bus station and not far from Edinburgh Waverley train station. This makes it ideal for those who need to commute into the city to begin their training.

This central location makes it easier for commuting learners to complete their training, as it helps to avoid traffic jams and potentially cuts down commuting time.

With over 50 locations across the UK, here at HGV Training Network, we’re guaranteed to have a training centre near you.

Browse the full list of our locations or contact us if you’d like more information.

Depending on how much experience you have and where you start your training journey with HGVTN, the exact amount of time it will take you to retrain will vary.

For trainees who have already completed their medical and theory tests, it can take as little as 5 days to begin their new career. For others, including those starting the process fresh, it could take around a month.

It all depends on how much, or how little, experience you currently have.

Don’t be disheartened, though. Here at HGVTN, we have experience working with trainee drivers of all types, so we can offer the support and expertise to help you pass the first time and get out on the open road with a rewarding career.

To find out more about how HGV training in Edinburgh could be perfect for you, call 0800 254 5007 or email us today at contact@hgvtrainingnetwork.com. Our friendly advisors can answer any question you may have and start the process for you whenever you wish to proceed.

With HGV training in Edinburgh, you have a choice of three sizes of vehicles, which relate to the licence you need. These include:

• 7.5 Ton Cat C1 licence – Designed for rigid vehicles weighing up to 7.5 tonnes, sometimes referred to as final mile lorries. Also ideal for ambulances and horse boxes.
• Class 2 Cat C licence – Designed for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes with rigid bases that do not exceed 32T. Ideal for driving in cities and towns and also for those looking to drive fire engines or bin lorries.
• Class 1 Cat C + E licence – Designed for the largest vehicles on the road, this licence covers all vehicles up to 44 tonnes with a detachable trailer. Typically used for longer motorway routes.

All learners wishing to train as an HGV driver will need to complete a medical assessment before they begin training.

This ensures they’re healthy enough to complete long journeys in heavy goods vehicles and will not pose a risk to themselves or others – limiting the chance of a health-related road traffic accident.

A medical assessment is the first step for any learner. If the DVLA doesn’t deem you fit to drive, you won’t have already put a lot of time into a new career.

Our team at HGVTN can arrange your medical test and support you throughout the process, putting your mind at ease.

Yes. With over 50 locations across the UK, there will be a local site for pretty much everyone looking to complete HGV or LGV training, no matter where they live.

While most people often attend the closest training site to their home, your choice of training location is completely up to you. You just need to be able to reliably commute to the training facility during your week of practical training.

If you think you might run into problems commuting, it may be worth rethinking which training centre is best for you, as delayed starts will directly affect your learning.

Browse our full list of locations and see which one will work best for you. All you need to do next is register for your preferred location, and we’ll do the rest.