How to become a HGV driver in 6 easy steps (UK)
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2020
- In this video, I go through the up to date process of getting your class 2/1 HGV licenses and the associated costs with it.
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I am just starting out and found this extremely helpful. Thanks for the information!
Really great video mate, keep it up I love it!
Very helpful and straightforward, thanks.i am in the process of learning the theory so it gives me a good view of what to come. Keep safe and take care
Thanks for that, good luck with it all
Brilliant video, well done mate👏👏👏 well explained
Excellent Video, Very informative and helpful for people entering the industry.
Really clearly set out. Exactly what I needed. Thanks :)
helpful tips mate, thank you very much
Really helpful mate! as someone who will be doing this in a few years it has helped me out, cheers (:
That's great, keep it bookmarked for when you need it again ;) haha
Thanks bro..can u tell me best training institute and how much is it?
Good stuff mate!
Really insightful for new drivers.
it good knowledge for me at this stage i am driving truck in western Australia and soon to move in UK and obesely driving truck there because it my job and i know how to work . so good to know how much i need for UK license . Thanks young fellow
Very good indeed. Simple, concise.
Well done, fella. Good on ya.
I got my PSV just before my 20th birthday and 30 years on just moving over to the dark side, HGV. Lockdown thwarted my plans, the training (only 8 hrs) and test were booked for the 4- 6th July. As for revision material.
I signed up for the DVSA, online learning facility. I couldn't recommend it enough, it was brilliant. Learning & testing on the theory and hazard perception test clips. The only thing that I had to teach myself, ( quite perversely), was not to react to hazards too soon and lose points. I guess years on the road makes you read things a lot further ahead. Pretty chuffed to get 93% on HP & 95% on theory, I'd have hung my head in shame if any less though! (Also a PSV Transport Manager CPC Holder)
As I passed my test 3 million years ago, I am in a fortunate position not to have to do the Mod2 & Mod4 CPC as my existing one covers this. (YAY)
Subscribed and look forward to seeing how you progress, it's kind of like looking at a younger me when I started back in the bus game.
Welcome to the dark side! Congrats on your theory passes and hoping you can get into the game quickly after all the rubbish happening at the moment. Thanks for the sub :)
shouldnt stop doing these videos bro! These are really good
Thanks! Shame my new company aren't on the same page though (same job, different company)
Appreciate for your kind words which you presented in video for those who want to become hgv driver...i,ve already got my class 2 but no job because employer,s need experience ..soon jumping onto class 1 after lockdown end hopefully it will get more opportunity to get in job.
Thankyou! I wish you all the best
How are you my friend! Tom from NYC here,I'm a former otr trucker here in the states and I go to uk, irish, and us trucking sites fairly often. I admire your focus and determination pal! You'll do well in the biz. Just dont get married before 30. I was thinking if uk drivers would get together and rate the driving courses they took to sort the good from the bad, it could help out alot of the potential drivers . Here in the states we have some really good driving schools and some not so good. I went to the latter type and I think it was a drag on my driving career at first.
But anyway congrats on the career move and I'll see you on the backhaul
Very helpful video! Thank you
Nice to see a young driver out there! I'm 25 (bit older but still) I have just passed my class 2 and class 1 and currently looking for work. Unfortunately this virus has put all that on hold :( gutted but I'll be out on the roads very soon I hope. Keep up the videos mate! Just subscribed :)
Cheers,
Tom
Nice one thanks for that :) covid19 is disrupting alm of our lives in one way or another isnt it! All the best
@@YoungTruckerUK it really is mate :( hopefully see you on the roads one day! Stay safe bud
I’m 18 just passed my class 2 first time now going for the class 1 great video 👍
Thats what I like to hear! Congrats 😊
YoungTrucker UK maybe see you on the road sometime 👍
thanks for the information, i am from asia i wish i can beome truck driver in UK :)
thank you im going for its
Hi mate, good vid, could you maybe do a vid on getting your first job? seems like thats the most daunting thing when you're a new driver especially at a young age, most of the other videos on youtube on that topic make it seem like its really hard, wanted to hear ur story, cheers
Hello mate, this one is on the radar
Great informative video👌 I’m 22 and drive class 1, stay safe drive🚛💨
21 and class 1. Stay safe too mate :)
Both old men lol I was 19 and have my class 1
I was that age when I started, safe to say I am now getting old, will start to see the grey hairs coming through soon!
@@mk1302 are you in work at all? I'm struggling to find work and it's not like I've not the bits to say I can't drive either. I've spent near on £2, 500 as well on getting my licence
@@jimshepherd3721 hi jim at 19 i am 23 now and I've only ever had a month off between jobs and I'm working at the moment
Hi really wanting to become a lorry driver this video is great just woundering what the hours are like and the pay to start off thank you
im 20 year old, i had my license in September 2020 when i was 19 (passed with no faults), ive been doing amazon delivery for a short span of time, driving vans and now i believe i am ready to take the next step of driving.
I'm 20, I have a PCV/PSV (CAT D) licence which I passed when I was 19 now I'm looking at HGVs CAT C + E
Im 20, passed when I was 17. I worked for Ocado for abit, now looking to start the next step aswell
Damn I’m 24 and only just got my driving license 🤣 just turned 25 now want to learn to drive truck
Thanks.for the info mate ... can you do vid on filling up the diesel at the garage soon cheers
At my company we have fuel on site so I never visit the garage for diesel or adblue
Help full video brother thank q
nice stuff man thanks
👍very helpful tips
This is an excellent video and interesting channel. Just like you, I'm also aspiring to become a commercial pilot and I wish you the best of luck in Being able to enter the pilot career, especially during during this difficult time period.
Also, I have a question: is it possible to get a weekend job as an HGV driver while in university?
Thanks man, hopefully this storm passes by the end of next year so we can all get back on our horses and finish our training! As long as you have the qualifications, you can drive however many days a week you like :)
This was helpful thanks
That's great, thanks for watching!
@@YoungTruckerUK quick question do GCSE grades matter
Not for thos career really besides the basic English and Maths. But work hard to keep your options open. You don't want to be stuck in a career you don't like.
Thank you.
Good video.
One question.
What material did you use or how did you revise for your case study’s CPC test ?
Thanks
Hi there, I used the official theory book for HGV and PCV drivers as well as a disc that had mock theory exams on it, unfortunately I can't remember the brand if that one
Nice videos! I've subscribed...thinking about doing CZcams myself
Plot twist: hes an ambulance driver.
Nah, obviously works for Morrison’s 😉
Great video mate. I'm looking at getting my class 1 license, do I have to get a class 2 before I can go for it or can I go straight for the class 1?
Hey man, you have to get your class 2 first but you can then go ahead and get your class 1 straight away
hi, is there a maximum time frame from taking the initial multi choice theory and hazard perception tests - and then passing your test?
2 years
After taking car licence .we can take class 1.for taking class 1 how much time we should wait.
Good job
Hi. Great video. Im hoping to start when the lockdown winds down a little more. Is there any particular company to look out for? Good and bad?
Hello, thankyou :) I've only ever worked for one haulage firm so I'm not sure on who you should go for/avoid
I am currently driving a coaches do I still have to apply a lorry provisional license
great info thanks, question: if i was to fail to practicle would i need to pay another 1500 to take again or is there a reduction, thanks
You'd only need to pay for another lesson or two and another test. Probably around £400 or so
Can I do it with an auto car license?
Glad to have stumbled across your channel! I have 16 hours training and test plus CPC practical to go and I will have my licence. Hopefully in two weeks. Any advice on getting work as a newbie? I’m 26
Hi man! Happy to hear that you have enjoyed my content :) Get out there as much as you can, sending off CVs, visiting companies when restrictions allow - Maybe try agency?
@@YoungTruckerUK Thanks for getting back to me, i will try all those options thanks 🙏 I have a full time job , have done for the last 4 years so I’m hoping to do weekend work then if I can get into a better paid job full time I would take it! Keep up your good work 👍
Great video mate.
If i passed my class 2 licence and then went to drive class 2 vehicles for a few years then decided to get my class 1 would i still have to take a theory again?
Hi there, no you wouldn't have to take your theory again
good to see this, answered alot of questions i had in mind, curious to know if you managed to pass first time?
cheers for the good video +1 sub and like from me pal
Glad it helped! I passed all theory, CPC demonstration and class 2 driving test first time. I passed class 1 second attempt (silly cyclists)
Hiya, I'm 20 and I'm very interested in getting my class 1 however I currently only hold a full car licence and don't have a great idea of the best way into the industry/training.
I do have an income (greatly supported by overtime thanks to real world issues) that should allow me to pay for it all myself like how you described in the video however I've heard a bit about getting "sponsored training" provided with pretty nuch guaranteed work at the cost of a set 2 year contract.
Are these sponsored training things all just nonsense that will just stuff me over? Or are they worth looking into?
Many thanks if you reply
Hi mate, to be honest I steered clear of the sponsored training route. I saw it as a way for the company to pay me less and treat me like a work horse for the 2 years I would have been there. No reason not to just pay for it yourself as, if you are in a good area for work, you will find a job anyway. Keeping in mind the current c19 is having an impact on training and job seekers.
Hi i have german hgv lorry licence without code 95. can i do my CPC 95 in uk if i move to uk?
Good info. Just what I needed. Thanks.
I've only just sent off for D2/4 forms so literally on the first step. About 3k for class one. I'm claiming benefits so I'm fingers crossed I might be able to get help.
Thanks for this.
Hey so I’m exactly the same atm about claiming benefits … what have you claimed for and how much did you get? Becoz 3k is a lot! 🤣
Cheers for this video! I have already got my C+E licence so would i only need to do the CPC course before applying for a job? And of this CPC course would I only need to do a few of the courses involved with the CPC? As I've already done the hazard/theory/practical side. Thanks
Hello mate. If you have done the case studies then you only need to do the practical demonstration test
@@YoungTruckerUK how much would the c+e license be ?
@@atm451 at least £1500 for cat C. And then £1200 on top of that
@@YoungTruckerUK thank you 👍
Great video. With the government changes coming in is there a chance you can do an updated video on potential costs etc?? There are quite a few conmen out there at the moment trying to convince people that by law you must do "some class 2 hours before doing class 1" and I've just been quoted £3,200 to get me straight to class 1.
Did you get an answer for your question?
@@nalhady I did mate yes. I went off and did the course at £3000 from car to class 1. Are you looking for help or advice?
@@dennell to be honest am not sure where to start. I just ordered the D2/D4 forms today. I don't know whats next
@@nalhady stop what you're doing and try and get on the government funded skills boot camp first mate as it's free.... If you complete the theory tests and then apply to get in the hgv skills boot camp they may reject your application like they did mine and you end up paying for everything yourself which is £££. What area of the country do you live in mate and I can point you in the right direction of where to apply.
@@dennell i live in London
From category B Manual driving licence to class 1 (truck+trailer) ?
Am I required to get Class 2 Licence First (just truck)?
You must get your C first before CE. The courses are a week long of full time tuition. Theory must be completed beforehabd
I'm about to go HGV training after driving 7.5t for a number of years. I have an up to date CPC card. The question I have is 'Will I need to re take my CPC course and test?
Think you will. On the back of my CPC card it has CPC validity for Cat C, CE, D and DE (I believe)
When they send the license back is there supposed to be a difference? Because when they sent it back to me it looks exactly the same I thought I would’ve got something specifically for hgv driving and my initial license I sent off
It will be the same physical card however you can check online to see what provisional entitlement you have
Hi. Just a quick question... Can you book multiple choice test and hazard perception together in one day or does it have to be taken separately?
I believe you can do it in the same day although may wrong. Best to ask the DVLA that one
@@YoungTruckerUK Will call them tomorrow. Thanks for reply!
Hello🙋♀️
Can I ask you what book/dvd would you recommend to study for cpc case studies? Thanks in advance🙂
I recommend the DVLA theory book for HGV and PCV drivers. Also look into buying one of these CDs that has mock exams on. Can be found on Amazon
@@YoungTruckerUK Thank you ☺️
How much cost CPC and class 1?
Hie. Im moving from Zimbabwe i have had a class 2 drivers license since 2011. Im moving to uk in August. I would like to continue in the truck driving profession. Is there advice you can give me as to certification that i would need
Can foreigners who come to Youth Mobility Scheme Visa in England also work as lorry drivers?
I have no idea. Youll have to ask the DVLA!
I’ve got a twitchy leg 🦵
Will it be a problem?
Do you have to do your Cpc case studies before your test or can you do it after
As far as I am aware you can get the license but will be unable to drive commercially (be paid) until you have completed your CPC stuff
Hi, thanks for this. How much work is currently out there for class 2 drivers and in your opinion is it worth getting a class 1 straight away? How competitive is it to find work, and do you see that changing post Covid19? All the best.
Hi there, I'd imagine finding work would be very tough at the moment - thankfully haulage will always be required for as long as people still want their food in their supermarkets and computers in their stores, which is good for us. I think you should stick with class 2 if you are new to the industry just to make sure you enjoy the work before investing further money. A recession is on the way, that's for sure, and with that we will likely see a drop in driver recruitment.
Very hard to impossible to find work as a new passer. Im speaking from experience too.
@@YoungTruckerUKif I get a class 2 license at 18 how long would it take roughly for me to find work
@@maanimoo I can't tell you for certain, it depends on many things. Best thing to do is just go out there and do it
@@YoungTruckerUK could I get ur insta I have a few questions if u don’t mind
Hi mate I have a cat b automatic only is that fine?
Yes as far as I’m aware you’ll only be able to drive automatic lorries but majority of large companies have automatic fleets these days
hello can you be a oil tank driver with a hgv licence?
Hello mate,just wanna ask about the insurace as a new driver?how much do u usually pay when u pass class 2 driver? Tnxxx
The company pays, not the employee if you work for a company
@@YoungTruckerUK cheers
Im just starting my journey
That is a chunky amount of money for a class 1, but i believe it's worth it
no links in the description but found them
Handsome young man
Hello mate I just passed my car licence three month ago do I can apply for class 2 or I need to wait for it
Hey, you can apply for your provisional and the DVLA will get that sorted for you. Not sure how soon though due to the pandemic
YoungTrucker UK
Thank for reply I just would like know it’s really doesn’t matter if someone has a new pass car license or old one why I m asking u cuze i just passed my car license I watched video on CZcams and he said in his video car license has to be old minimum two year old I’m bit canfused if u can clear this plz
👍 rules have changed now you can go from car to class 1
I got my license easily and I can recommend y'all to 👇👇
Cyber Credible made it easy for me
Do you have any recommendations for app to revise case studies, hazard perception?
Do they do the driving test in a sim?
No it is on road
Any chance for a foreigner?
Who did you use for training please
Jcoates services
Did you have to overcome requirements for experience by employers after getting qualified?
In some, but not others
@@YoungTruckerUK Can I ask how many daily/weekly hours do you do? Do your shift patterns change or are fixed?
Fixed shift patters starting in the morning. 10-12 hours a day
Better money/conditions stacking shelf’s in tesco
Definitely not better money.
I’m going for hgv first time driver hgv and cpc
Hope it goes well 😊
@@YoungTruckerUK thank you buddy
hi, how much did it all cost you as a company called easyashgv are charging 1800 for class 2 (including cpc etc) is that a good deal?
3 years ago I paid £1500 for class 2
@@YoungTruckerUK easyashgv are a broker, should i go with a local training company directly instead? is that what u done as what ive read people say these companies just rip u off, thanks so much i love ur videos btw they are extremely honest unlike some people out there.
Thanks for the nice comments mate. Yesh I went direct for the same reason as you've heard. £1800 seems okay but you may be able to find it cheaper locally
@@YoungTruckerUK yeah thanks alot for the help, ur videos are like an inspiration as i was worried about if i done it all got my class 2 that i wouldnt get a job due to my younh age, but ur videos have shown it is possible, however i still know that doesnt mean its gonna be easy.
@@YoungTruckerUK and how did u actually find a company did u just search class 2 training in ur area?
tip shop around for training, there are too many brokerage firms that will tell you "we have contracts with tesco/sainsbury's etc" its all BS, they are middlemen that will take your money and drop you with the worst training companies around. £1500 is about right for training but if you shop around there are good firms that will do it for considerably less than that... Invest in The essential new truckers' handbook by Malcolm Green, as you will find all the training you get for the cpc doesn't help really in a practical way on the job.
Well said!
Uk lorry drivers best in the world!
Is the cpc hard and also any tips
CPC isn't tough, just make sure you study for it and you will be fine
@@YoungTruckerUK do you recommend any app to revise case studies highway code?
I am an indian with Indian car driving licence and experience. I want to get into hgv driving job and need one too. How can I get a hgv driver job ?
nice links in description, off to google where its reliable.
Bless, my bad didn’t realise I was paid to make this video. Please report this complaint to my manager so I can have my wrist slapped. All the best!
Hey mate what driving school did you pass with ?
Hey, I got my C and CE at JCoates
@@YoungTruckerUK ah just realised theyre not a london company lol
@@urshorts6326 I did mine in Park Street. Tbink they have somewhere in Slough too. But yeah nothing closer
Hi just got a few questions. Anyone is more than welcome to send me their experiences as well. My question is how easy did you find getting work at 18 and do you know what company's will hire young drivers? I'm 19 years old and gained my class 2 licence at 18yrs old in October and passed my CPC just after turning 19. I'm struggling to find work and no one is willing to insure me due to my young age and this is starting to really wind me up. I've applied for 10 different jobs all over the county I live in some never even got back in touch. This one company I went to for a job interview never even told me how much it would be to insure after saying I got the job and never went any further. I later found out by a friend who after talking to them and they said it would cost them 12k to insure me!! If anyone has any suggestions or advice please like this comment and send over your thoughts.
Stay safe all you truckers out there. Your work is not under appreciated.
PS I can't even get work for a driving agency either due to there insurance policy not taking anyone under 21
Hi mate. I was quite lucky getting work so young; but I do live in an area that has a ton of haulage firms nearby. Have you tried the supermarkets? Or suppliers of the supermarkets? What area do you live in?
@@YoungTruckerUK I live in Norfolk. I've tried applying for the company Foulgers and a few tipper jobs but no luck. I've not applied for supermarkets which I probably should have done haha.
@@bobbeats That's what I thought. Maybe I'm in a place where this type work is not really sort after I don't know. Yes it's the same old catch 22 whatever happens. How can I get experience if no one will hire me??
@@jimshepherd3721 interesting you say that, I live on the border of Norfolk, looking to gain my class 1&2 but covid got in the way, I'm 27 so I wonder if it would be more difficult for me to find work.
My father once told me I'll feel old when the policemen look younger..good job he didn't say hgv drivers, because I would feel about 400 years old after watching this..
Hi mate I want to become a hgv driver but I’m worried about the job which involves heavy lifting/pushing as some loads can be hard for a not physically strong type like myself.
Can you give me an advice on jobs with heavy loads. And what sort of jobs that would best suit me. TIA
Hi there, if you arent fit and strong now, you will be after a month or two in a job with heavy cages or lifting! If you are concerned though, I'd recommend pallet work or maybe tipper work as you wont have to unload yourself mostly. If you do have to unload pallets you'll use a pump truck so it makes it quite easy. All the best :)
Thanks mate
also the cost of the medical
Ah yes! Forgot to add that one. Medical is rather cheap
@@YoungTruckerUK really varies i've noticed, from £10-£150 if not more in some areas
He's not even put it in first gear.. he's pulling your pissflaps 🤣
Please tell me
Hi m8 would you recommend me pursuing this job as a career, As iv recently lost my job working as a tesco home dilivery driver due to the pandemic & now face being homeless, Am 29 single male about £900 left in my savings account...
Go for it :)
@@YoungTruckerUK Yes but iv got about 900 quid left in my savings is it worth the aggro of getting the lincne and spendingy whole savings on it? & what the likely of getting work now in this current pandemic please let me know? Cheers
@@miz528aaaaaaa I've been working at my current company for 3 years so I cant comment on what the current jobs market is looking like but I have seen a few jobs appearing. Youll struggle to get a class 2 course for £900 even if yoy pass everything first time tbh. Its really tough for you I hope it all gets sorted
@@miz528aaaaaaa class 2 salary should be over £28k a year down south at least
@@YoungTruckerUK Ah right cheers m8 iv just found a new job recently anyways starting next week, Il probably go for the class 2 later on down the line once iiv saved enough, Driving a HGV was always something I wanted to do thx for the informative me video 👍
Got my c+e at 17
How'd you persuade DVLA to give you that then? 😉
YoungTrucker UK ohh I didn’t persuade them, the army did.
Nice one, did you drive a HGV before you'd driven a car?
YoungTrucker UK pretty sure that’s impossible, army gave me all of my licenses
@@Erin-yp7vt Yeah I havent looked into the armed forces way of doing it but I guess its very similar to the civilian way of doing it as in cat B first and then C etc etc
Taking nothing away buddy, but all that money to get a 10 to 14 quid an hour job.... I'll stick to sales 35k basic, car, credit card, plus commission. Good luck to you and have a good life.
Thanks for watxbijg anyway mate. All the best
@@YoungTruckerUK I owe you an apology, I wasn't trying to imply that sales is better than trucking, all you truckers keep this country going and every single one of you has my respect... I just think the HGV training, cost, dedication and responsibility deserves a much bigger salary, if all the truckers went on strike the country would grind to a halt.
@@garydavies601 I understand man not to worry. I'm training to be a pilot and the initial investment in HGV driving compared to that of training to be a pilot is miniscule!
not sure but 10 to 14 quid isn't that bad.
Bro your video is super helpful just change the thumbnail it doesn't look appealing
Thanks mate. Video has done well enough for me tbh!
you look like daniel radcliffe
Lol I don’t see it myself
Yup most comment here because of his look
Lol what?
@@YoungTruckerUK Should be happy about it . Great info for people who want to become and lorry driver . I'm going to have HGV class 2 test soon in next 2 weeks wish me luck .
@@SumLikeU Good luck! glad you found the information was useful
Ur so cute
Very expensive 2k. Who has 2k sitting about
And your not even guaranteed a job after that.
F.ck its just how much money they can rip you off
No.1 - Don't 😂