Start your career as a professional HGV driver.
Class 1, Class 2, CPC training, Category 3a reversing and driver assessing — delivered by a Delegated DVSA Examiner at our Kirkcaldy yard, covering all of central Scotland.
The credentials behind your career change.
No flashy gimmicks. Serious training for serious professionals — and we look after you every step of the way.
Delegated DVSA Examiner
Authorised to conduct Category 3a and Module 4 CPC tests in-house at Kirkcaldy.
Industry Veterans
Instructors with decades of real-world haulage experience. Trained for the road, not just the test.
Specialist Facilities
Custom-built Kirkcaldy yard for off-road reversing and Module 4 CPC, fully in-house.
90% First-Time Pass
A direct result of thorough preparation, experienced instructors and the highest training standards.
Employment Support
Strong contacts across the Scottish haulage industry. We help newly qualified drivers find work.
NVIDR Assessor Registered
Independent driver assessments employers and fleet operators can trust.
Licences & services.
Full-spectrum vocational driver training across every HGV and passenger-carrying vehicle category — delivered by a Delegated DVSA Examiner.
Class 1 — Artic
Articulated lorry training for the highest HGV category. Tractor unit and semi-trailer handling.
Class 2 — Rigid
Rigid lorry training for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. The foundation HGV licence.
7.5 Tonne
Vehicles between 3.5t and 7.5t — ideal for specialist roles and emergency services.
Bus / Coach
Full bus and coach licence for vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats.
Minibus
Minibus training for vehicles carrying 9–16 passengers. Community and corporate transport.
Off-Road Reversing
Specialist Category 3a training and DVSA test at our dedicated Kirkcaldy yard.
Periodic Training
Mandatory 35-hour CPC to keep your Driver Qualification Card valid every 5 years.
Driver Assessing
On-road assessments for haulage and fleet operators. Pre-employment and periodic reviews.
35 hours to keep your DQC valid.
Engaging, practical sessions covering categories C, C+E, D and D1. DVSA-registered training provider.
Independent assessments for fleet operators.
Pre-employment and risk assessments across central Scotland with detailed written performance reports.
13 vehicles. One serious training fleet.
10 HGVs, 1 minibus and 2 coaches — modern DAF and MAN kit across every category. You'll never wait for a truck, and you'll train on the same vehicles Scotland's biggest operators run every day.
Your road to an HGV & coach licence.
From your first form to your first day on the road — here's exactly what the journey looks like.
D2 & D4 Application Forms
Start with your D2 driving licence application and D4 medical report. We guide you through exactly what's needed.
Medical Examination
Complete your DVLA Group 2 medical with a registered GP. Required for all vocational licences.
Theory & CPC Application
Full support to prepare for your theory test, hazard perception and Module 2 CPC theory.
Theory & Module 2 Test
Sit theory, hazard perception and Module 2 CPC at a DVSA centre near you. We help you book.
Your Training Course
Category 3a reversing at our Kirkcaldy yard, Module 4 CPC in-house, and full on-road training.
Practical On-Road Test
Module 3b at Livingston, Perth or Bishopbriggs. We prepare you thoroughly through to test day.
Reliable drivers for Scotland's hauliers.
We don't just train drivers — we place them. Our agency arm connects fleet operators across the central belt with vetted, NVIDR-assessed talent through pre-employment screening and ongoing performance reviews.
- Pre-employment driving assessments
- Temporary & permanent placements
- All HGV & PCV categories covered
- Detailed written performance reports
- Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) drivers
- Central Scotland coverage
Fund your HGV career. Pay monthly.
Don't let the up-front cost of HGV training stand between you and a new career. Through our partner Ideal4Finance you can apply online, get an indicative decision fast, and spread the cost of any of our courses over manageable monthly payments.
- Spread the costSplit your Class 1, Class 2 or CPC course into affordable monthly payments.
- Soft-search firstCheck eligibility online — no impact on your credit file until you accept.
- Fast decisionMost applicants receive an indicative decision in minutes via our finance partner.
- UK-regulated lenderApplications handled by Ideal4Finance, an FCA-authorised credit broker.
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Illustrative only. Actual rate, term and monthly payment depend on the amount financed, credit assessment and lender approval. Representative APR shown at application.
Covering the whole of central Scotland.
Our main training yard is at Michelston Business Centre, Mitchelston Drive, Kirkcaldy. Services span the entire central belt with flexible meeting points.
Michelston Business Centre, Mitchelston Drive, Kirkcaldy
Main Training Yard — KY1 3NBPerth
Meeting PointLivingston
Meeting PointFalkirk
Meeting PointKinross
Meeting PointBishopbriggs
Test Centre CoverageWhat our drivers say.
“Friendly, helpful and very professional from the office team through to the instructors. Passed first time on the 4-day Class 2 course — I'll be back for my Class 1.”
“The whole team got me through my HGV test first time. Clear, calm, confidence-building instruction — couldn't recommend them more highly.”
“Sat my Class 1 with them and couldn't fault a thing. Patient, welcoming, and they prepare you for life on the road — not just the test.”
Frequently asked questions.
Ready to start your training?
Whether you need CPC hours, Category 3a training, a fleet assessment or a placement — fill in the form and we'll get back to you promptly.
0333 577 3368
info@hgvdrivinglessons.com
Michelston Business Centre, Mitchelston Drive, Kirkcaldy KY1 3NB