Straight-talking guides on HGV licences, training costs, driver salaries and getting started — written by the team at Go Big Driving School in Sheffield.
The Short Version The Category C/Class 2 HGV licence application can take a while. If you want a rough timeline before reading further: Fastest realistic…
Read guideWhat Does Category C (Class 2) Actually Mean? A Category C licence — referred to as Class 2 in the industry – covers rigid goods…
Read guideWhat Does CPC Stand For? CPC stands for Certificate of Professional Competence. It is a legally required qualification for anyone driving a large goods vehicle…
Read guideThe Short Answer on Demand There are currently over 336 HGV driver vacancies within 20 miles of Sheffield. That includes both Category C+E/Class 1 and…
Read guideWhy Is a D4 Medical Required? Driving a large goods vehicle professionally carries a higher level of public responsibility than driving a car. A lorry…
Read guideTwo Routes to Category C+E/Class 1 – and Why the Cost Differs Route 1: Direct Access (Car Licence to Class 1) Direct access means you…
Read guideWhat Is Direct Access? In the context of HGV licensing, direct access means applying for a Cat C+E (Class 1) provisional entitlement and training on…
Read guideThe Fundamental Difference A Class 2 licence (Cat C) allows you to drive rigid lorries – vehicles where the cab and load area are one…
Read guideThe Demand for Class 1 Drivers in South Yorkshire There are currently 172 Class 1 vacancies in Sheffield alone, and over 336 HGV driver vacancies…
Read guideWhat Is a Minibus? For licensing purposes, a minibus is a vehicle with between 9 and 16 passenger seats (not counting the driver) that weighs…
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