LGV & HGV Training

2 Wayside transport LGV lorries parked next to each other

Our Comprehensive Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver Training

If you are looking to obtain a licence for either:

LGV Category C Rigid vehicle or
LGV C+E Articulated vehicle

Then look no further than Wayside Transport. Our intensive courses are conducted by our friendly instructors on a one-to-one basis, ensuring you receive training tailored to your individual needs. All of our experienced instructors are registered with the National Register of Instructors and hold a current DBS certificate.

Our first-time pass rate for LGV is significantly above the national average, so increase your chances of passing first time by choosing Wayside Transport.

Once qualified, there is a very high demand for LGV drivers, and with over 20 years of experience, we are specialists in the training required.

There are some official requirements for you to undertake before starting the course, which we will guide you through, step by step.

If you would like further information on either LGV Category C or LGV C+E training, call Wayside Transport today on 01202 873 911.

LGV & HGV Driver Training Across the South & South-West

From our Ferndown training centre, Wayside Transport delivers professional LGV and HGV driver training to learners across the South and South-West. Our high pass rates, modern vehicles and experienced instructors make us a trusted choice for new and existing drivers looking to upgrade their licence.

We work with drivers from Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Salisbury, Dorchester, Weymouth and Yeovil, as well as from the wider Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon areas.

Wherever you’re based in the region, you can rely on our instructors for a focused, supportive and personalised training experience, from your first enquiry through to successfully gaining your LGV or HGV licence.

Glossary of terms

DVSA: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
CPC: Certificate of Professional Competence
LGV: Large Goods Vehicle
HGV: Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV and LGV are basically the same, but the recognised term is now LGV)
PCV: Passenger Carrying Vehicle

In Good Hands…

At Wayside Transport, courses are designed to train you or your staff to the highest standards in the most time-efficient way. Your course and instructors are fully recognised by the Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency and for Driver CPC by JAUPT.

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Bournemouth

01202 873 911

Hampshire

02380 175 767

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can train for either an LGV Category C (rigid vehicle) licence or an LGV C+E (articulated vehicle) licence. Both are delivered as intensive one-to-one courses tailored to your needs.

LGV stands for Large Goods Vehicle and HGV stands for Heavy Goods Vehicle. They essentially refer to the same thing, but the officially recognised term is now LGV. Both relate to vehicles over 3,500kg.

There are some official requirements you need to complete before starting the course, including holding a valid car driving licence and obtaining a provisional LGV entitlement. We will guide you through the entire process step by step.

The duration depends on the licence category and your experience level. Our intensive courses are designed to train you in the most time-efficient way possible. Please call us on 01202 873 911 for details on specific course durations.

Yes, there is very high demand for qualified LGV drivers in the UK. Gaining your LGV licence can significantly expand your career opportunities and earning potential.