HGV Nationwide Training

HGV training with nationwide coverage across the UK

HGV Nationwide Training is a British company dedicated to training heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers. Its activity is structured through a network of more than 50 training centres distributed across England, Scotland and Wales, which allows it to offer options close to the student according to their location, availability and career goals. The company presents itself as an intermediary that connects applicants with partner centres and supports the process from the initial enquiry through to obtaining the licence.

Licence and course catalogue

The course catalogue covers the main categories of professional driving licence:

• Category C+E Fast-track: accelerated 5 to 7 day course for articulated vehicles.
• Category C: the most in-demand option, 4 to 5 days, for vehicles over 3,500 kg.
• Category C+E Upgrade: 4 to 5 day upgrade for driving articulated vehicles.
• Category C1: 2 to 4 day course for vehicles between 3,500 and 7,500 kg.
• HIAB Upgrade: 1 to 2 day training for operating lorry-mounted cranes.
• ADR Upgrade: 4 to 5 day course, with a total of 35 hours, for the transport of dangerous goods.
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence): qualification required by law, with initial and periodic training.

The company also mentions the availability of category D licences, although it does not detail duration or conditions.

Services for transport companies

In addition to individual training, HGV Nationwide Training serves logistics companies, fleet operators and transport businesses. Corporate services include fleet driver training, licence upgrades, CPC training for employees and tailored corporate packages.

Training process and student support

The pathway proposed by the company begins with choosing the right licence, continues with registration guided by an advisor and covers the organisation of the medical examination, the provisional licence application, theory training and practical training. The company states that the medical examination, theory and practical are included, and offers flexible schedules and instalment payment options. According to the company's own presentation, partner centres have instructors with real experience in the sector.

Job placement

HGV Nationwide Training complements its training with a free placement service through HGV Nationwide Recruitment. This service includes guidance on preparing CVs and applications, as well as connecting drivers with job opportunities across the country. The site showed job listings for category C+E and C drivers, with examples of positions in locations such as Basingstoke, Wigan, Northampton, Southend-on-Sea, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Maidstone and Sheffield, with salaries ranging from £17 per hour to £49,000 per year depending on the role.

Background and presence

The company presents itself as a project that began as a small local company and has become one of the recognised names in HGV training in the country, with a network of more than 50 partner centres that train thousands of new drivers every year. Its declared area of operation covers England, Scotland and Wales.