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Thousands of drivers have now chosen online Driver CPC from Driver Hire Training. We delivered training for over 67,900 drivers in our virtual classroom during FY 24/25 (that’s over 475,888 training hours!).
Drivers attended our virtual classroom during FY24/25
Satisfaction rate from over 9,000 survey responses
Training hours delivered in FY24/25
We want you to get the most from your online training and offer a wide range of modules so you can pick topics that are interesting and relevant to your role. Driver Hire deliver a high level of customer satisfaction and report 94% overall approval ratings (feedback from over 9,000 surveys).
With a wide range of Driver CPC courses available, it can be difficult to know which ones are right for you. Here are 5 things to consider when choosing your training:
Choose courses that are relevant to the type of driving you do and the work you carry out day to day. This helps make your training practical and useful to your role.
Think about areas you’d like to improve or learn more about, such as driver safety, fuel efficiency, regulations or vehicle safety. Your CPC training is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence.
You generally can’t repeat the same course within a five-year period to make up your 35 hours, unless there’s a valid reason. Check what you’ve already completed and choose a variety of courses throughout your training period.
Make sure you choose the right training for where you drive. Whether you drive in the UK only or internationally, there are different Driver CPC options available to suit your requirements.
With most of our courses delivered online, you can train from wherever suits you, without needing to travel to a training centre. Choose a course date that fits around your work and other commitments.
You need 35 hours of Driver CPC training every five years, so choosing a variety of relevant courses can help you get the most from your training and keep your knowledge up to date.
Not sure where to start? Explore our courses and find the right training for you.
Find out more about Driver CPC, including the requirements and what you need to do to keep your qualification up to date.
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From choosing the right modules to arranging training for your team, we can help you find the right solution for your business. Choose from 20+ Driver CPC modules, with training available online, onsite or at a local venue.
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COLIN TAYLOR21 September 2026Another great day using Driver Hire online training . The course was very informative and relaxed and the instructor had a vast wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend then to anyone who needs CPC trainingPosted on Google
Haulage Fs11 September 2026Great and informed. I am very pleased with all the information received. Very thorough and a lot covered.Posted on Google
Marian Deselnicu5 September 2026Great CPC course! The trainer was professional, friendly and explained everything clearly. Very useful and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend Driver Hire Training!Posted on Google
Marius Anderson25 August 2026Very good, all the information you’ll need when you’re off to do commercial driving, nice and friendly approach to teachingPosted on Google
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Very informative, use of VR headsets makes course very engagingPosted on Google
leigh kind20 August 2026Well hosted course, covering 2 important topics.Posted on Google
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mal spriggs11 August 2026It was amazing full of lots of important informationPosted on Google
colin guerrieria9 August 2026Very good
Prices are shown next to each course listing. Our online Driver CPC training costs just £49, including VAT and JAUPT upload (subject to change without notice at any time). Prices for classroom-based courses, when available, may vary.
The £49 price is per 7-hour day, so a full 35-hour Driver CPC course (5 days) costs £245.
Driver CPC is a legal requirement for all professional drivers of vehicles falling in scope of the regulations, driving for commercial purposes. If you do not complete the required training, or fail to produce your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) when required to do so, you could face a maximum fine of £1,000 for both the driver and the operator licence holder.
Failing to carry your DQC can attract a fixed penalty of £50. Offences under Driver CPC can be referred to the Traffic Commissioner, who could also suspend the driver or operator’s licence.
A single day’s Driver CPC training must last 7 hours to count towards the mandatory 35 hours that you must take to gain your Driver Qualification Card.
Almost all Driver Hire training days are made up of two separate 3½ hour modules. This gives you a wider range of learning and will keep you interested right through the day. Find out more about all of our Driver CPC modules here
Yes. We offer closed classroom-based Driver CPC courses, which are ideal for organisations looking to train a full group of drivers together.
We can arrange the course around your requirements, including the choice of modules and training location. Courses can be delivered at your premises or at a suitable venue.
You will receive your DQC automatically once you have completed the required 35 hours’ training and this has been uploaded to the DVSA database. Find out more on the Government website at www.gov.uk/driver-cpc-training/
There is no mandatory end-of-course test for Driver CPC training so you cannot fail a course. However some courses may have an assessment at the end to check what you have learned and to help to reinforce the most important aspects of the course.
Yes. Driver CPC training can be completed online through live, interactive virtual classroom sessions, making it a convenient way to fit your training around work and other commitments.
Many of our Driver CPC courses are well suited to PCV drivers, but some are specifically targeted towards LGV drivers. if you’re a bus or coach driver, we’d recommend one of the following courses:
No, you don’t generally need a Driver CPC to drive a 3.5-tonne van. It is sensible to check the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of the vehicle you will be driving. If driving a vehicle over 3,500kg MAM for commercial purposes, you would need a valid Driver CPC.
Under the terms of the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations, working hours are any time that an employee is “at the employer’s disposal”. Therefore if a driver is sent on a training course such as Driver CPC by their employer, then this does count as working time.
Prices are shown next to each course listing. Our online Driver CPC training costs just £49, including VAT and JAUPT upload (subject to change without notice at any time). Prices for classroom-based courses, when available, may vary.
The £49 price is per 7-hour day, so a full 35-hour Driver CPC course (5 days) costs £245.
‘Grandfather rights’ (or sometimes ‘acquired rights’) is a legal term that is applied in various industries when a new law or standard is introduced, so that people who were qualified before that rule was introduced are allowed to continue working as they were, rather than having to undertake fresh training.
In logistics, the term is most commonly applied in two areas – Category C1 (7.5T) driving entitlement and Driver CPC.
Driver CPC
Drivers who gained their professional LGV licence (Cat C, C1, C+E and C1+E) prior to 10th September 2009 have grandfather rights in relation to Driver CPC and so were not required to undertake a full Driver CPC to be qualified. All drivers gaining their licence after that date, on the other hand, and who wish to drive professionally, have to do the full four-module Initial CPC.
But remember – all professional drivers are obliged to meet the ongoing ‘periodic training’ requirement of 35 hours’ Driver CPC training every five years, to keep their DQC valid.
Category C1
Drivers who hold a car driving licence (Category B) issued before January 1997 automatically have ‘grandfather rights’ to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. If you gained your car licence after that date, you cannot automatically drive Category C1 vehicles, so you will require the training to upgrade your licence.
Your joining link will be emailed to you the day before your session is due to take place. If you are booked on to an evening session, the link will be sent the same morning.
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Your hours will be uploaded to your DVSA record within 5 working days upon completion of your Driver CPC training session.
Driver CPC is a legal requirement for all professional HGV drivers. CPC stands for Certificate of Professional Competencerequires that 35 hours of training are completed every five years, to keep your DQC (Driver Qualification Card) up to date. You also need to complete an initial CPC course to obtain an LGV licence if you do not have one. Find out how to complete your CPC today.
In November 2024, the government announced changes to Driver CPC requirements, which are now in effect. As market leaders in Driver CPC training, we are proud to be among the first to offer training to meet the new National and International Driver CPC rules.
National Driver CPC
National CPC is required for drivers working in the UK only.
International Driver CPC
International CPC is required for drivers who also work outside of the UK.
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