A career as a lorry driver can be highly lucrative and rewarding but first you need to secure the necessary LGV qualifications to get on the road. Driver Theory Belfast will work with you, individually, to ensure you are ready to enter the exciting world of professional lorry driving. We will give you the knowledge and the confidence to make the necessary progress throughout your application. No matter where you start your journey, we will transport you to your destination with a career for life.
Category C
For vehicles in a rigid-based body that is over 7.5t – examples include fire engines, rubbish collection vehicles and any HGV, providing the vehicle is all one unit (i.e. the cab does not separate from the trailer). Usually operated in towns and cities, starting salaries for Cat C LGV drivers are around £24,000 per year
Category C+E
Any vehicle over 7.5t that has a detachable or separate trailer, Cat C+E licences can only be applied for once the driver has taken and passed their Cat C. These are larger vehicles so tend to be used for long haul, national and international routes. Starting salaries for C+E LGV drivers are around £28,000 per year.
At Driver Theory Belfast we offer a bespoke range of services to ensure you achieve your goal of becoming a professional lorry driver.
These services include;
- Multiple choice theory test tuition
- Hazard perception test tuition
- Driver CPC theory test module 2 tuition
- Practical driving test lessons
- Module 4 CPC tuition
- Medical examinations and applications
- Application for LGV licence
- Help and follow-up support throughout the process