Garstang is a great place to start your career as an LGV or HGV driver. The UK’s truck driver shortage, currently estimated at 50,000, has created a high demand for professionals in this field, with experienced drivers earning salaries of up to £50,000. Although government-funded boot camps...
the Covid-19 pandemic introduced new drivers to the industry, there is still a pressing need for more LGV and HGV drivers. As the economy grows, the demand for skilled drivers will only increase.
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 Garstang?
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 Garstang the demand is high for LGV drivers due to the amount of large industrial areas in and around Garstang.
How long will it take to get my class 1 (Cat CE) licence in Garstang?
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 Garstang.
We can help you obtain your HGV licence in Garstang 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 LGV HGV in a modern automatic vehicle.
Short-notice HGV courses available in Garstang
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.
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What types of HGV training do you offer?
Why should I choose Craig Baker for my HGV training in Garstang?
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, Many of our customers come from all over the Garstang area if you would like to book LGV training in Garstang book online today or call our sales team on 01942 741 310.
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