Cumbria may be known for its landscapes, mills & mines but is undergoing a modern industrial revolution creating strong links with the manufacturing sector within its borders. There has never been a better time to become a truck driver in the UK with an estimated shortage of around 50k and...
es for experienced HGV drivers reaching up to £50k, Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulty the industry faced with the driver shortage a lot of new drivers came into the industry through government-funded boot camps but there is still a large demand for LGV HGV driver's and as our economy grows so will the need to train and recruit more and more HGV drivers within the lake district.
What is a class 2 licence (cat C) and how does it compare to a class 1 (cat CE)?
Class 2 (Cat C) - Rigid vehicle over 7.5ton
Class 1 (Cat CE) - Articulated vehicle up to 44ton
How much can I earn as a class 1 (Cat CE) driver in Cumbria?
An experienced HGV driver can earn up to £50k a year, some can earn more by doing tramping work or gaining extra qualifications such as ADR (hazardous goods), It's a great time to be a HGV driver in Cumbria the demand is high for LGV drivers due to the amount of large industrial areas in and around Cumbria
How long will it take to get my class 1 (Cat CE) licence in Cumbria?
If you would like to become a HGV driver. You can pass with us in as little as 1 week if you have already passed your theory tests, if not you will need to go for a D4 medical first and then apply for your provisional licence, so the direct access courses usually take around 4 -5 weeks to complete our HGV training course from start to finish near Cumbria
We can help you obtain your HGV licence and offer all the following benefits:
Training locations all over the UK
Residential courses are available with hotel stays (we will book this for you)
DVSA approved 3A exam centre
DVSA approved CPC module 4 exam centre
Training course for class 2 licence in a modern automatic vehicle.
Short-notice courses available in Cumbria
We arrange the medical and theory test, plus hazard perception through our training team.
We are specialists in training for HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles) and LGV (Large Goods Vehicles).
Some of our courses offer pass protection.
Finance is available on some of our courses.
The best quality HGV lessons in the Cumbria
What types of HGV Training do you offer?
Why should I choose Craig Baker for my HGV training?
We have an excellent reputation with over 250+ 5-star reviews on Google and a further 200+ on Facebook. We are the UK's leading HGV training specialists We take pride in our job. We have a modern fleet of vehicles and we constantly invest in our facilities and staff meaning you get the best service possible, a lot of our customers come from all over the Cumbria area including Kendal, Windermere, Barrow-in-Furness If you would like to book LGV training in Cumbria book online today or call our sales team on 01942 741 310.
HGV Training Cumbria
We also offer HGV training Northwest. Our prices may vary between regions, prices advertised are at our North West training locations, if you are in the Cumbria area please call us for an accurate quotation.
