Your professional driving career in Livingston
Keen to retrain as an HGV or LGV driver in as little as 5 days? At HGV Training Network, we support learners in Livingston through every stage of the process, from your first medical to your final driving test.
Sitting on the M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Livingston is surrounded by distribution centres and haulage routes that need qualified drivers every week. Our LGV training gives you the skills to start work in one of Scotland’s busiest logistics corridors.
Interested? Call 0800 254 5007 to start your driver training!
Why choose our driver training courses in Livingston?
With over 50 training locations across the UK, you can train close to home without long commutes. Our instructors have years of industry experience and make sure you’re fully prepared for your test, practising on roads near local DVSA test centres so the area feels familiar.
Safety sits at the heart of every lesson. We take pride in our commitment to making training an enjoyable, great experience, and our 4.9/5 Google rating shows the difference it makes.
Read our testimonials or find your nearest location today.
Why become an HGV driver in Livingston, West Lothian?
HGV drivers are in high demand across the UK, and West Lothian is no exception. Industrial estates around Livingston and the M8 and M9 corridors keep local haulage, retail, and construction companies looking for qualified drivers.
So how much does an HGV driver make in the UK? A typical Class 2 driver earns £25,000–£38,000 a year, while Class 1 drivers earn £30,000–£55,000. ADR tanker drivers can earn £40,000–£60,000. Most roles are based on a 40-45-hour week, with shift patterns to suit you.
Which HGV licence do you need?
The licence you need depends on the vehicles you want to drive:
- Cat C1 (7.5 tonne) – Rigid vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, including ambulances and horseboxes. If you passed your car test before 1997, you may already hold this.
- Cat C (Class 2) – Rigid vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and up to 32 tonnes, such as delivery lorries and refuse trucks.
- Cat C+E (Class 1) – Articulated vehicles with trailers up to 44 tonnes, ideal for long-distance motorway work.
Our training courses also cover Driver CPC, required for all commercial driving, ADR for transporting hazardous materials, HIAB crane operation and trailer training. Want to drive passengers instead? See our bus and coach training.
Why start your HGV journey in Livingston with HGV Training Network?
We take care of the admin so you can focus on learning. We’ll send you the D2 and D4 forms needed to apply for your provisional licence, then book your medical, theory test, practical test and CPC – everything required to get you on the road.
Practical training is delivered through intensive one-to-one lessons behind the wheel, with flexible start dates to fit around your current work. You’ll also get unlimited access to our online theory training, helping you understand the rules of the road and spot hazards with confidence.
Not sure where to start? Read our guide to getting a provisional licence without a passport, or register now.
READ OUR REVIEWS BOOK NOWStart your new HGV career today
with these Simple Steps!
STEP 1
Complete your Medical Examination
STEP 2
Pass your Theory Test
STEP 3
Train and Pass your Practical
STEP 4
Pass your CPC
Finance Available – Train Now and Pay Later
Worried about the cost of training and loss of earnings?
We’re one of the few training providers to offer flexible payment plans, available through our finance partner Snap Finance, letting you spread the cost over 48 months without the upfront strain.
- Representative 29.9% APR
- Fast and easy application
- Soft search that doesn’t affect your credit score
*A hard credit search is required at point of completion - UK customer service and support throughout
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More questions? Call us on 0800 2545 007
Alternatively, we also offer nearby training in Loughborough, Alfreton and Leicester, giving you additional flexibility when choosing where to start your HGV journey.
