No experience needed. You already drive a car.
Tired of low weekly pay? Get an HGV licence.
If you are stuck on warehouse, shop, or van money, a lot of HGV drivers take home £29,000 to £45,000 to £38,000 to £58,000+. Flexible finance and no credit checks whatsoever. Call and we will talk it through.
Over 1,450 people have trained with us and gone on to driving work.
Upgrade to HGV pay
See what you could earn after training: new to HGV, or moving up to Class 1 for more from your licence. Figures are illustrative UK averages, not a job offer.
Class 1 in Other UK region
Other UK region: about £46,750 typical as Class 1; up to £68,000 with nights, trunking or overtime where applicable.
Typical HGV pay after upgrade
£46,750 / year
Range £35,500 to £58,000 on a standard contract
Possible top (extras)
£68,000 / year
Only if nights, trunking premiums or overtime apply. Not guaranteed basic pay.
Your HGV upgrade
+£28,750
vs now, at typical Class 1 pay of £46,750/yr. Top with extras: £68,000.
- Flexible finance plans
- No credit checks whatsoever
- Call to plan your upgrade route
Illustrative UK pay only. Typical figure is a standard contract; the top figure may include nights, trunking or overtime. Flexible finance plans. Confirm on a call.
Train near home
Local instructors who know the test routes around you.
65+ depots nationwide
How it works
How you get from a car licence to a lorry
You do not have to fight the paperwork or book tests on your own. We handle the admin. You learn to drive the wagon.
Have a chat
We talk through the licence you want and how you might pay for it. Plain English. The plan is about the training, not your credit file.
No credit checks
Local medical
We help book a DVLA medical at a clinic near you and walk you through the forms.
We do the admin
Lessons in the cab
One-to-one in a modern lorry with a patient instructor. Lessons around the job you have now, where we can.
Fits your shifts
Pass and get work
When you are test-ready, we can introduce you to hauliers and agencies hiring near you.
Help finding work
“If they can do it, you can too”
People who left shops, vans, and warehouses for better paid driving work.
★★★★★
“I was on about £340 a week in a warehouse. After training I moved into Class 1 work; the finance plan made it possible when I thought money would stop me. My take-home changed completely.”
Marcus K.Birmingham (Former Picker) ★★★★★
“I failed my school exams and thought lorries were not for me. The theory app was simple and the instructor never made me feel stupid in the cab. I passed first time on theory.”
Leanne T.Manchester (Former Retail Clerk) ★★★★★
“As a single dad on a low wage, I needed a real step up. They booked my medical, lined up lessons, and helped me into driving work that actually pays the bills.”
Dave S.London (Former Van Delivery)
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Common questions
- Do I need experience to train as an HGV driver?
- No. You need a valid UK car licence, to be 18+, and to pass a basic medical sight test. An advisor explains the full path on a call.
- How much do HGV drivers earn in the UK?
- Class 2 (Category C) drivers typically earn £29,000 to £45,000 per year. Class 1 (Category C+E) drivers often earn £38,000 to £58,000+ per year. Use the upgrade calculator on this page to compare your current pay.
- Do you offer flexible finance with no credit check?
- Flexible finance plans are available for many trainees. No credit checks whatsoever. We look at the training you want and the income you are aiming for, not your past money situation.