LGV HGV Training in the North East
Obtaining that all-important LGV HGV licence in the North East with us is just the start of your new future.
Is a HGV driver a good career choice in the North East?
The North East of England is renowned for its rich history in manufacturing, As a result, the demand for lorry drivers is very high. There has never been a better time to become a truck driver in the UK with an estimated shortage of around 50k and salaries 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 drivers.
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 the North East?
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 the North East the demand is high for LGV drivers due to the amount of large industrial areas in and around the North East
How long will it take to get my class 1 (Cat CE) licence in the North East?
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 North East course from start to finish.
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 for HGV training North East
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 North East
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 North East area including Leeds, Hull & York If you would like to book LGV training in the North East book online today or call our sales team on 01942 741 310.
HGV Training North East
We also offer HGV training Northwest. Our prices may vary between regions, prices advertised are at our North West training locations, if you are looking for HGV training North East please call us for an accurate quotation.
