Driver Hire Training is the logistics industry’s first choice for HGV licence training — and for good reason. Whether you’re starting out or upgrading your licence, we make it easy to get behind the wheel and into work.
We offer the full range of professional driving licences, from LGV to PCV, and we go far beyond just booking your training. Our expert advisors will guide you through every step. With our trusted training partners and direct links to leading employers, no one offers more complete support or better results.
Why go anywhere else? Get expert advice, quality training, and a clear path to a driving career — all in one place.
Category C+E (HGV Class 1)A Class 1 driver is qualified to drive a truck over 3,500kg (C) with a trailer over 750kg (+E). It allows you to drive drawbar or artic vehicles, Category C trucks, vehicles above 7.5 tonnes or tractors with a long trailer unit.
Anyone who holds a Cat. C (Class 2) licence can upgrade to a Cat. C+E (Class 1) licence. View our fast-track option below if you do not already hold a Cat. C licence.
Price includes: 4-5 days of learning with the test on the last day. Also includes all test fees and vehicle hire – as well as full support from our team.
HGV driver salary up to £50,000 per annum.
Category C (HGV Class 2)A Class 2 driver is qualified to drive a truck over 3,500kg, including a trailer weighing up to 750kg. This qualifies you to drive most haulage trucks, fire engines, bin collection vehicles and large removal vans.
Suitable for anyone with a car licence (category B) over the age of 18, who is medically fit to drive.
Price includes: 4-5 days of learning with the test on the last day. Also includes medical, forms, online theory test, test fees, vehicle hire, instructor and fuel – as well as full support from our team.
HGV driver salary up to £40,000 per annum.
Category C1 (7.5 tonne)A 7.5 tonne, or C1 driver, is qualified to drive a vehicle over 3,500kg (C) but below 7,500kg. This could be home/supermarket delivery vehicles, ambulances, removal trucks or small horseboxes.
Suitable for anyone with a car licence (Category B), over the age of 18, who is medically fit to drive.
Price includes: 3-4 days of learning with the test on the last day. Also includes medical, forms, online theory test, test fees, vehicle hire, instructor and fuel – as well as full support from our team.
HGV driver salary up to £30,000 per annum.
PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle)A PCV licence (Category D) is required when carrying passengers. There are two PCV licence categories, depending on how many passengers you need to transport.
These are:
Expected salary of up to £30,000 per annum.
Why not complete these two licences at the same time? One of our most popular courses, this licence allows you to go straight from driving a car to all HGV vehicles.
Includes two training courses to obtain your Cat. C and Cat. C+E licence, taking around 6-8 days to complete.
Price includes: 6-8 days of learning with the test on the last day. Also includes medical, forms, online theory test, test fees, vehicle hire, instructor and fuel – as well as full support from our team.
If you are looking to upskill your existing driving licences, we also offer a range of specialist driver training courses.
Once ADR qualified, you will be able to drive a vehicle with tanks or vehicles carrying dangerous goods in containers, packages and other configurations.
Expected salary of £40,000 per annum or more.
Once you complete your HIAB training you will be qualified to operate a lorry-mounted crane. This is a really useful skill for drivers delivering building materials to sites.
If you will be using any kind of forklift, proper training is essential to ensure your own safety and that of the people around you. There are many kinds of forklift, including counterbalance, reach, Moffett (truck-mounted), pivot steer and powered pallet trucks.
