Greater Manchester includes Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Salford & Stockport and Craig Baker Driver Training offers HGV training Manchester and is easily accessible from all of these areas with Manchester's M60 ring road making it easily accessible from all...
of Greater Manchester within a 1-hour drive, Would you like to become a professional HGV driver? We are the Manchester's leading HGV training provider and offer all kinds of
LGV HGV training Manchester including C1(7.5ton), Class 2 (Cat C) & Class 1 (Cat CE)
What is a class 1 licence (cat CE) and how does it compare to a class 2 (cat C)?
A Class 1 driving licence allows you to drive a category C+E, articulated lorry (artic) or drawbar vehicle in access to 7,500kg with a trailer, up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 44 tonnes. Whereas a Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a rigid vehicle over 7,500kg but limits you to only using a small trailer up to 750kg.
Can I skip the class 2 licence and go straight for class 1?
Yes. This is now a really popular option for our customers Back in November 2021, the government changed the rules to allow people to skip the class 2 licence and go straight in for a class 1, Craig Baker Driver Training offers a direct access course and it is now a really popular choice with our customers and it gets great results with an excellent PASS rate.
How much can I earn as a HGV driver in Greater Manchester?
An experienced class 1 driver in the Greater Manchester Area can earn up to £50k a year, some can earn more by doing tramping work or gaining extra qualifications such as ADR (hazardous goods)
How long will it take to get my HGV licence in Manchester?
It doesn't take long at all! You could pass with us in as little as 1 week if you are upgrading from a Cat C licence, if not you will need to go for a D4 medical and then apply for your provisional licence, so the direct access courses usually take around 4 -5 weeks to complete.
We can help you obtain your HGV licence and offer all the following benefits:
Training locations across Greater Manchester
DVSA approved 3A exam centre
DVSA approved CPC module 4 exam centre
Training for class 1 licence in an articulated modern automatic vehicle.
Being able to drive up to 44-tonne vehicles.
Short notice courses available in Manchester
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 Manchester
Why should I choose Craig Baker for my LGV training courses in Manchester?
We have an excellent reputation with over 400+ 5-star reviews on Google and a further 200+ on Facebook. Our DVSA-approved 3A exam centre means we can conduct the tests in-house at a time that suits you, 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, If you would like to start your HGV training Manchester book online today or call our sales team on 01942 741 310.
What area do you cover?
Our HGV Training centre is easily accessible from Greater Manchester Including Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Salford, Swinton & Stockport
What types of HGV training do you offer in Manchester?
Class 1 Licence (Cat CE) - Class 2 Licence (Cat C) - C1 Licence - CPC Module 4
HGV Training Manchester