Why Truck School?

Deciding to go to truck school to upgrade your driving skills and become a lorry driver could be the best decision you ever made. There are many HGV courses available nationwide, but before selecting a school you should ensure that they are registered with the Driver Standards Agency (DSA). The DSA is an executive agency of the Department of Transport and is authorised to provide lorry courses and certification for updating your current driving licence. A registered HGV training centre will be equipped to teach you all you need to know about driving large vehicles on the road, and also help you with getting your first job.

Driving a heavy goods vehicle is not just a lucrative employment opportunity; it is also a great responsibility. Therefore, obtaining the right type of licence at a DSA approved school is absolutely essential to make sure that you are eligible and well informed for the job. Here at HGV Express, we do much more than just teach you how to drive.

What do you need?

In order to be able to attend truck school, you will need a clean, full driving licence for a car before you can be accepted on to a HGV training course. The main focus of the course will be to make sure you have the skills to be able to drive a lorry on today’s busy roads. As well as the practical knowledge to be able to drive the truck, you will be required to learn about EU and UK regulations on such subjects as laden and unladen weight limits, speed restrictions and the intricacies of the tachograph in the case of the class 2 training.

Once you graduate?

When you graduate, you’ll be able to enjoy your new driving career. As an inexperienced professional driver, you will need to convince potential employers that you are able to apply the practical and academic skills you have learnt. Not only will you be a professional lorry driver, but you’ll also be an ambassador for truck drivers everywhere.

What will you learn?

After passing your lorry driving training, you’ll have an increased responsibility towards road safety. Road manoeuvres, such as negotiating roundabouts, are taught during your HGV course. It is much more difficult than you think, as you have a longer vehicle behind you, meaning that you will need to move to the right hand lane to turn left for example. This is not a natural action and must be thought out ahead. Turning at roundabouts is just one of the things you will be taught at lorry school.

Why choose lorry driving?

Being a lorry driver is a great occupation. Flexibility of hours and security of employment in addition to a well-paid career are just some of the reasons why you might want to undergo HGV training. There are opportunities for purchasing your own lorry and going self-employed as well as good jobs with small and large companies. Once you have been to truck school and passed the course, the choice will be yours. After completing your HGV training you’ll have the opportunity to progress in your career as a lorry driver.

We provide all the necessary information on becoming accredited, obtaining employment and most importantly, keeping up with the changing rules and safety regulations within the industry. HGV Express can turn you into a safe, reliable and fully qualified driver.