HGV Driver Training.

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HGV Driver Training Derby

Our HGV/LGV Experts provide quality training courses.

HGV Driver Training Derby

Our HGV/LGV Experts provide quality training courses.

HGV Course Request.

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LGV/HGV Training.

Class 1 (Cat C+E) & Class 2 (Cat C) Courses

HGV Class 1 training Derby.

Explore all of our Class 1 Driver Training services.

Upgrade to a HGV Class 1 licence with Colson Driver Training, taking advantage of our expert trainers, quality facilities and our teams dedication to effective training.

10 Hrs (Avg.), incl. part 3a & 3b test fees.

Got a Class 2 licence & looking to upgrade it? We also offer course options for those experienced drivers Class 2 drivers who want to drive an Artic HGV/LGV.

5 Hrs (Avg.), incl. part 3a & 3b test fees.

Do your company’s drivers need to get their HGV Class 1 licences? We offer course & group options for businesses, getting multiple drivers trained quicker.

Hours TBD, incl. part 3a & 3b test fees.

HGV Class 2 training Derby.

Learn all about our range of Class 2 courses.

Upgrade your licence to a Class 2 with Colson Driver Training; providing guidance through your application & expert driver training with our Class 2 rigid HGVs.

5 Hrs (Avg.), incl. part 3a & 3b test fees.

Level up your drivers’ licences’ to Class 2 with us, providing guidance for their applications as well as expert driver training with our Class 2 Rigid lorries.

Hours TBD, incl. part 3a & 3b test fees.

MOD 4 - HGV Training near Derby

Do you need to do your HGV MOD 4 test?

Are you looking to do your MOD 4 for HGV/LGV? Here at Colson Driver Training we offer MOD 4 testing for drivers who want to drive a HGV/LGV professionally.

Incl. On-site Testing.

Is your Business needing employees to complete their MOD 4? We offer MOD 4 testing to get drivers driving a HGV/LGV professionally.

Incl. On-site Testing.

Initial Driver Assessment.

Learn your skillest with our Initial Assessment.

Get feedback on your HGV/LGV driving skills with our Initial Driver Assessment service, allowing you to test our facilities & see what how we de what we do.

£75 per Driver Assessment.

Find us from Derby.

Based in the East Midlands, we deliver quality HGV driver training to learners across Derby and we’re easily accessible to HGV learners across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Leicestershire. What are you waiting for? Get directions to Colson Driver Training today!

Do we offer other HGV Services?

Colson Driver Training hosts a range of great courses & additional services which provide students with a hassle-free HGV driver training experience; ensuring that our students can focus on their learning where it truly matters!

We can help with arranging your medicals with trusted medical professionals.

We offer Initial Driver Assessments to create a course that’ll suit your abilities.

We can help you understand the HGV licence process & what you need to know to pass.

HGV & CPC.

Get training from the professionals

Who are we?

With a team of experienced trainers, modern training facilities, and a commitment to providing the highest standards of training; we are dedicated to helping our students succeed in their LGV driving careers.

From Colson Transport Ltd we help new & experienced drivers get the hang of operating a HGV both responsibly & safely.

HGV & CPC.

Get training from the professionals

Professional HGV Courses near Derby.

We’re dedicated to getting our driver learners in succeeding with their LGV/HGV driving careers, focusing on quality training to get our students operating their vehicles both safely & correctly.

We have CPC certified & registered Instructors, with years of experience, which along with Colson’s CHAS & FORS certified training vehicles gives you the best in safety, comfort & reliability whilst learning; allowing you to rest assured that you’re getting the best value for your money!

HGV Driver Training Derby FAQ's

Get answers to our most common questions.

Lessons are designed around a student’s knowledge & understanding after undertaking an initial assessment lesson, which is conducted on road & off-road for reversing & other activities.
We offer Class C & Class C+E Driver Training and a separate Individual Driver Assessment option.
On-road Training to the highest standard of training, preparing the student for todays challenging roads. Off-road exercises including reversing, coupling & Uncoupling.
Usually, 4-5 hours a day over 5-10 days.
We set challenges every lesson with achievable goals to encourage confidence and competency.
We offer an initial assessment to determine the type of course & teaching a student will need.
All our instructors are fully NRI registered with over 40 years of experience in Training & Transport.
NRI (National Register of Instructors)
Demonstrating on a tell me show me programme with true feedback after each lesson.
Because we’re the best at our profession.
We encourage a Structured training course but we’re flexible on times to suit the student.
Our instructors are in control all the time and safety is our top priority. We will never put a student into an actively dangerous situation

Volvo 15 ton Rigid (For Class 2 / Class C Courses) and a Volvo FH 44 tonne Artic (for Class 1 Class C+E Courses)

Our trailers are fully serviced on-time by our highly experienced on-site engineers, who also clean and check our vehicles before any training starts.

Demonstration by our skilled instructors and verbal training is utilised along with the use of other training materials where necessary.

All aspects of on-road training to be expected from learning to drive a lorry & reversing coupling & uncoupling. We also explain and demonstrate all safety checks that drivers are required to follow when they’re a professional driver.
No two students are the same to us, our patient instructors practice in only the most appropriate training methods, ensuring quick clear learning that enables an ease of understanding in the utilised teaching methods.
We encourage our students to ask questions, enabling a two-way discussion that lets us adapt to our student’s needs. We have experience teaching students with all levels of abilities.
Talk to our instructors and voice out any issues you might have. It’s better to speak than to worry in silence.
Listen to your feedback from your instructor & read as much learning materials as possible to enhance your personal learning out of lessons. Our instructors aim on teaching with the highest standards beyond what your test will require.
Be prepared to work hard but ensure to enjoy your learning programme as its designed to be enjoyable, challenging but still give you the confidence to become a true professional!
Always contact the Training school immediately so we can rearrange your lessons to suit. Contact in due time before lessons start to ensure you don’t face penalties.
We work on a one-on-one teaching method which works better for most students.
You’ll receive the instructor’s entire attention during the allotted time of your selected course.

The prices we may quote you are for the completed course.

We require a notice period of 14 days to cancel a lesson / course.