Hull · HGV training courses

HGV training
in Hull.

Start your HGV training in Hull with support for Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C). We cover learners across the city, Hessle, Cottingham and nearby communities. Get a dedicated training adviser, practical preparation and recruitment support for your move into professional driving.

Call our Hull branch for a free quote and advice

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Pricing & Availability


Six training optionsClass 1 · Class 2 · C1 · Bus · HIAB · CPC
Hull & nearby areasLocal HGV training with UK-wide coverage
A quote for your needsBased on your licence, goals and training requirements
01 / Choose your direction

HGV training courses
in Hull

Hull’s port and commercial supply chains give the city a clear freight identity. Class 1 HGV courses prepare you for articulated combinations, while Class 2 develops rigid-lorry skills. Our team helps you plan the preparation from your existing licence with personal support through the process.

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C+EArticulated lorries

Class 1 (C+E) training in Hull

Our Hull Class 1 HGV training builds control of articulated vehicles used in freight and distribution. Develop trailer awareness, road positioning and safe manoeuvring. C+E courses support learners starting from a car licence and drivers upgrading from Class 2.

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CRigid lorries

Class 2 (C) training in Hull

Class 2 HGV training in Hull prepares you for rigid vehicles serving commercial customers and local services. Practise observation, controlled turns and careful positioning at delivery entrances. These skills support varied work combining driving with practical responsibility and reliable customer service.

Other driver training courses in Hull

C13.5–7.5 tonne vehicles

C1 & 7.5 tonne training

C1 driver training in Hull covers vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and up to 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass. This includes ambulances, horseboxes and motorhomes within that weight range.

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DBus & coach driving

Bus & PCV driver training

Bus and PCV driver training in Hull prepares you for Category D vehicles with more than eight passenger seats. Professional bus driving also has Driver CPC requirements, subject to exemptions.

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HIABLorry-mounted cranes

HIAB training

HIAB training in Hull covers the operation of lorry-mounted cranes. The training you need depends on the equipment, attachments and work involved, as well as your existing experience.

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CPCProfessional drivers

Driver CPC training

Driver CPC training in Hull supports professional HGV and bus drivers. Your training route depends on your current qualification and whether you drive in the UK or internationally.

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Vehicle descriptions are a starting point. Check your individual entitlement and any restrictions against the official licence categories.

Need advice about HGV training in Hull?

Need advice about HGV training in Hull? Our local experts help you choose a licence around the work you want, including freight, commercial deliveries and wider distribution. Discuss the vehicle duties, site work and working pattern you prefer before deciding your next step.

You’ll have a dedicated training adviser with you at every stage, from your medical and paperwork through theory preparation, driving lessons and passing your test.

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02 / Find training near you

HGV training near you
in Hull

We provide HGV training coverage throughout Hull, including Drypool, Sculcoates, Kingswood, Bransholme and Sutton-on-Hull. Learners from Hessle, Anlaby, Willerby, Cottingham, Bilton, Hedon and surrounding communities can also speak to our team. Your adviser gives you the lesson meeting arrangements when booking.

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Hull & surrounding areasFull regional coverage
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Local coverage areaAreas we coverMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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An illustrative guide to our local coverage. We also train learners beyond the shaded area. Explore the region ↗

Hull neighbourhoods

  • City centre
  • Drypool
  • Sculcoates
  • The Avenues

West of Hull

  • Anlaby
  • Anlaby Common
  • Hessle
  • Willerby

North of Hull

  • Cottingham
  • Orchard Park
  • Kingswood
  • Bransholme

East of Hull

  • Sutton-on-Hull
  • Longhill
  • Bilton
  • Hedon

We provide HGV training for learners across Hull and the surrounding area. These are examples of the places we cover. Your course adviser provides the meeting details for your lessons when booking.

Find your Hull course
03 / Plan your training

Your Hull HGV
training, step by step

Choose the right route

Your adviser matches your current licence and driving goals to the right HGV training course. That gives you a clear route towards Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) entitlement.

Prepare for your training

We guide you through the medical, provisional entitlement, theory and Driver CPC steps that apply to your licence. Online theory revision helps you prepare before your practical driving tests.

Start your HGV driving lessons

Build your practical driving skills with HGV lessons serving the Hull area. Your local instructors help you develop safe control, observation and confident manoeuvring. Meeting points vary and are provided when booking.

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04 / Know what to expect

HGV theory and practical
test preparation in Hull

Prepare for your HGV theory test, off-road exercises and on-road driving test. Our Hull training supports the skills and preparation needed for each stage.

BEFORE PRACTICAL TESTING

HGV theory test training in Hull

Prepare for your HGV theory test with online revision tools and support from your training adviser. Hull learners can study before their practical training begins. Theory tests take place at dedicated theory test centres.

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PART 3A

HGV 3a test preparation in Hull

The HGV part 3a test covers off-road exercises: an S-shaped reverse into a bay and, for tests with a trailer, uncoupling and recoupling. Practical preparation focuses on controlled manoeuvring and the procedures for your vehicle category.

Read the DVSA 3a test guidance ↗

PART 3B

HGV 3b driving test preparation in Hull

The HGV part 3b test includes vehicle safety questions and an hour of practical road driving, including ten minutes of independent driving. The examiner assesses safe control, observation and anticipation. You must pass part 3a before taking part 3b.

Read the DVSA driving test guidance ↗

Learning to drive an HGV around Hull

Port approaches and site instructions

ABP operates the Port of Hull and identifies container handling among its services. An HGV journey to a commercial site needs more than a destination name: arrival instructions, the right entrance and enough manoeuvring space matter. Your training develops careful observation and planned positioning.

Commercial deliveries across the city

Moving between Hull’s larger roads and customer premises changes the space available around your vehicle. Read signs early and plan each turn for the full length and width of the HGV. Safe low-speed handling is as important as confidence on the wider road network.

Local instructors. Practical preparation. Our instructors are familiar with the area and the demands of the practical test. Your Hull HGV driving lessons focus on applying safe driving skills across different roads and situations.

05 / New driver job support

HGV Recruitment Support
Your Local Job Market

Our in-house recruitment team helps you move from HGV training towards work in Hull and the wider region. With a professionally rewritten CV, local industry knowledge and employer contacts, we support your search for an HGV job that fits your goals.

  • Professionally rewritten CV
  • Local industry knowledge
  • Employer contacts
  • New driver job support
Local insight from our recruitment team

Hull’s HGV job market

Hull has a strong freight and distribution identity, alongside business deliveries and practical services across the city. Class 1 and Class 2 qualifications provide different vehicle skills within this varied economy. Our recruitment team helps you connect your training with a focused local job search.

Port of Hull · Humber

Freight and container supply chains

Associated British Ports lists Hull as a port with container-handling operations on the Humber. It is a useful local example when exploring goods transport careers. Consider the actual vehicle, load and site duties of the work you want, rather than choosing a licence from a job title alone.

Freight · Distribution
Hull and nearby communities

Commercial customer deliveries

Trade and business deliveries can involve regular customer contact and organised handling. Rigid HGVs serve many delivery duties, while articulated vehicles support other supply movements. Both licences offer practical career routes; choose according to your preferred vehicle and working day.

Class 1 & Class 2 · Career choice
Starting your Hull application

Show what you already bring

Warehouse, factory, retail and trade work can demonstrate reliability, safe working and communication. Our in-house recruitment team professionally rewrites your CV and supports your search with local industry knowledge and contacts.

New driver job support

Plan for the work you want. Tell our team about your preferred shifts, travel area and driving goals. We’ll help you understand suitable roles and the experience or licence requirements employers ask for.

Explore our recruitment support

Local employer examples describe the area’s industries. Your recruitment adviser helps you assess suitable opportunities and each employer’s requirements.

06 / Your questions

HGV training in Hull:
your questions

Tell us where you’re starting from. We’ll help you work out the next step.

How do I find HGV training near me in Hull?

We provide Class 1 and Class 2 HGV training for learners across Hull and the surrounding area. Use the coverage guide above or call our Hull branch on 0333 335 5927. Tell us your postcode and current licence so we can guide you to the right course.

Do I need Class 2 before Class 1?

You can train towards Class 1 (C+E) from a car licence without first passing a separate Class 2 test, provided you meet the relevant provisional entitlement and qualification requirements. We also support drivers upgrading from Class 2. Your adviser will explain the preparation and tests for your route.

Are HGV and LGV training the same thing?

In lorry training, HGV means heavy goods vehicle and LGV means large goods vehicle. Our LGV training in Hull covers the lorry licence categories on this page. Class 1 means Category C+E; Class 2 means Category C.

Where do my Hull HGV driving lessons start?

Lesson meeting points vary. Your course adviser provides the meeting arrangements when booking, so you have the details you need before your Hull HGV training begins.

How long does HGV training in Hull take?

Your schedule depends on your current licence, the preparation you have already completed and your practical training needs. We’ll explain the theory, driving lessons and test arrangements for your course before you book.

Do you cover Hessle and Cottingham for HGV training?

Yes. Our Hull service covers Hessle, Cottingham, Anlaby, Willerby and surrounding communities, as well as neighbourhoods across the city. Your adviser provides the meeting arrangements for your lessons.

Which HGV licence is suitable for freight work around Hull?

The vehicle determines the licence: Class 1 (C+E) covers articulated combinations and Class 2 (C) covers rigid HGVs. Freight supply chains include different duties. Our Hull team helps you choose training around the work you want.

Can you help me move from warehouse work into HGV driving?

Yes. We help you plan your course and present useful skills such as safe working and goods handling. Our recruitment team also professionally rewrites your CV and supports your job search using local industry knowledge and contacts.

How do I request Hull HGV course pricing and availability?

Call our Hull branch on 0333 335 5927 or use the quote form. Your dedicated training adviser supports the medical, paperwork and preparation stages through to passing your test.

How much does HGV training in Hull cost?

We provide a personalised quote based on your current licence, chosen course and training needs. Call our Hull branch on 0333 335 5927 for a free quote and advice, or request Hull pricing and availability. Your adviser explains what your quote includes.

Your next move

Let’s plan your
Hull training.

Your postcode. Your current licence. What you want to drive.
Start with those three things, and we’ll help with the next step.

Class 1 (C+E) · Class 2 (C) · C1 · Bus · HIAB · Driver CPC. Training serving Hull and surrounding areas.

Local training information reviewed September 2026. Official guidance is linked where relevant.