Becoming an HGV Driver is a life-changing experience that will open doors to jobs and earning potential you always thought were out of reach. Completing an HGV Training Course will enable you to drive a full range of large commercial vehicles, from lorries to tipper trucks.
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HGV training is designed for learners to understand the basic concepts of commercial driving. Even if you are already driving a car and consider yourself a seasoned driver, being behind the wheel of an HGV vehicle is a whole different experience, and as a result, requires adequate training and skills when operating such a larger vehicle.
We make getting Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) training a simple, stress-free process ✅
HGV training offers a varied mix of practical and theory scenarios and covers essentinal road safety guidelines while giving you the opportunity of getting to grips with the physics behind operating vehicles of larger sizes and weights.
From learning how to make turns properly, from reversing trucks and trailers, understanding the physical skills necessary to do the job is vital in becoming a safe and efficient HGV vehicle driver.
There are a few basic things about commercial driving licences that applicants should know before they enroll on HGV training.
First is the difference between the HGV and LGV designations.
✅ HGV is an acronym that stands for 'heavy goods vehicle'.
✅ LGV is an acronym that stands for ‘large goods vehicle’.
Practically speaking, there is no difference between what these two anacronyms refer to. HGV is the British acronym, LGV is the European acronym.
The next thing to know about commercial licences is the fact that there are different licence categories.
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From the time you complete your HGV Training Course, to apply to the DVLA & DVSA and receive your licence it will take around 13 weeks from start to finish for car drivers to be ready to work as a paid HGV/ LGV driver.
The law requires anyone wanting to be a professional HGV Driver to have a full car licence, be over the age of 18, and get a driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
A licensed HGV Driver can look to earn anywhere between £26,000 to £31,000 depending on experience, location and the company in which they drive for.
HGV Drivers are responsible for the safe and accurate delivery of products to and from locations across the UK. While many HGV Drivers work alone as they deliver goods while driving in their vehicle, they will also be expected to have the ability to work as part of a team – with communication between drivers and logistics management and depots an essential part of the role.
HGV Drivers will also be expected to maintain daily vehicle checks and ensure that any service requirements are reported.
None. They both refer to commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
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The first step to becoming a Heavy Goods Driver is to be able to drive. Obviously.
A quality of a good chauffeur involves showing up when and where expected and being reliable.
You need to be a safe driver in order to be in this type of role.
A main quality of a good driver is being very familiar with the roads you travel.
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