Specialist HGV Training Alfreton

We certainly are! At the HGV Training Network, we’re a reliable HGV driver training provider, fully accredited by all the top industry bodies including Logistics UK.

Our Google rating is a highly respectable 4.8 out of a possible 5, which is a testament to our elite level of in-depth training!

Find out what our past trainees say about their time learning with us – browse our testimonials and hear from others who’ve undergone HGV training.

On average, the practical side of HGV training in Alfreton should be completed after around five days.

But, the full programme can take between eight to ten weeks to conclude. This involves driving lessons for the vehicle types you want to drive and getting your licence once you’ve passed your theory and practical assessments.

Training with an experienced provider of HGV training in Alfreton with a gleaming record of success will help you get to where you wish to be – whether it’s driving HGVs, LGVs, buses, or even ambulances.

In addition to our specialist HGV training site in Alfreton, we have various other locations that may be closer to you.

You could opt for our professional facility in Sheffield, which is only a mere 45 minutes drive north of Alfreton. Or, you could choose our Loughborough facility, which is only a 40-minute drive south.

The decision is entirely yours – simply select the most convenient location for you.

Determining whether you can train as an HGV driver while taking medications will be down to whether a qualified medical examiner deems you fit to drive.

They’ll make their decision based on the medication, their effects on your ability to drive safely, and the regulations in your country.

After applying for HGV driver training, you’ll have to complete a compulsory medical assessment where your fitness to drive will be decided.

Remember, the safety of you and other road users is the primary concern when operating an HGV. If your medications have the potential to impair your driving, you may be told to refrain from driving until it is safe to do so or swap to an alternative medication.

In Britain, there are three types of HGV licences:

Category C1: This licence permits you to drive vehicles weighing between 3.5t and 7.5t. If you want to be an ambulance driver, you’ll need this licence.

Category C: Enables you to operate rigid vehicles over 3.5t, but not beyond 32t.

Category C+E: Allows you to drive articulated vehicles with trailers weighing over 3.5t, such as lorries.

To gain the listed licences, you must already have a Car licence, so you will need existing driving experience before you apply for them.

Have any queries regarding each licence? If so, our team is on hand to answer all your questions.

We’re one of the most experienced suppliers of professional and thorough HGV tuition and training packages in the UK. The adept instructors we employ are dedicated to supporting you to gain your licence fast and easily.

Our committed team will:
Arrange your medical assessments
Offer flexible training slots
Organise your provisional licence application
Provide tuition and revision software and guidance
Support you with your CPC qualification

Once your training is complete and you’ve gained the qualification, we also help to find your first professional HGV driving role through our experienced recruitment partner – Blue Arrow.