No. 1 for transport training courses
call 0330 633 4466 mail [email protected]

Success Stories

We are so proud of the services we offer and our people that deliver. Below are some examples of the amazing feedback we have received from our customers!

Aimie

Aimie recently passed her Class 1 as part of the Hereford UK SPF Mini Skills Bootcamp in March 2025.

Aimie trained for her C1 with PJE back in 2024 and she enjoyed the experience so much that when the opportunity to level up from ‘baby trucks’ presented itself she jumped at the chance!

With her Grandad being a lorry driver for all his working life and having grown up going to work with him, Aimie has had a lifelong fascination with the industry. ‘I thought it was the coolest thing ever. That feeling never really left me.’

Talking about her training, Aimie described the experience as being ‘tons of fun’. ‘I honestly enjoyed the entire experience, from my first interaction with the instructors, it was tons of fun. The knowledge they pass on is so valuable for both passing the test and for future reference. It was great to just be out on the road learning all about how these trucks handle but, for me, the most enjoyable part was being challenged slightly with some more complex routes and coming away confident that you knew how to handle one safely.’

Aimie’s advice for other women looking to get into the industry is ‘If it’s something you want to do, find the confidence and go for it! The thought of the experience can be so daunting but that just isn’t the case, the people I’ve had interactions with have been nothing but helpful and supportive.’

Aimie sums up her near future as an HGV driver with her usual sunny and positive attitude ‘For me now, the most simplest thing, is just to get behind the wheel full time and enjoy it.’

Alex

Alex comes from a long line of HGV drivers and has always had a dream of becoming one himself.

Having the opportunity to travel with his father and grandfather inspired him to choose this career for himself - ‘I remember being a little child with my dad or grandad and seeing all of the big trucks driving past and exploring different places and seeing different amazing views, and that is when I realised, that being a driver is truly one of the best jobs anyone could have. From that young age I set myself a goal, that as soon as I was old enough to drive, this is the path I would work towards’.

Alex passed his car test first time at the age of 17 and then a few weeks ago just after his 18th birthday Alex passed his Class 1 test with us at The HGV School - making him one of our youngest ever students to pass first time!

Suffering with ADHD Alex took time over selecting the school that was the right fit for him - ‘I looked around alot for different HGV schools and I am truly glad I went with the hgv school ltd’, ‘keeping focused and listening can be quite tricky, but the team were fantastic, especially my instructor Sukhjit Singh (Sukhi), he made the experience for me really, and I will always remember my instructor especially if I face problems in the real world, he made the lessons engaging, he was a great listener and a great teacher, for someone with ADHD to learn something in such a short amount of time is really difficult and sukhi made sure I was receiving all the information I needed, he made me feel confident and prepared that i was going to pass, Sukhi connected with me on a personal level and he truly is a credit to the company.’

To anyone thinking of getting their HGV licence, Alex has the following words of advice ‘To anyone looking to do their HGV training I say, Do it! you wont regret it, but don’t do it for the wrong reasons, do it because it’s something you have wanted to do for such a longtime, don’t do it because you had an overnight dream, do it for the right reasons, but having an HGV license and knowledge in your pocket is always an advantage. It is truly one of the best feelings in the world when you pass.’

A day after Alex passed his test, we were able to put him in touch with a local business who were looking for drivers and by the start of the following week Alex had signed his contract and was looking forward to starting his new career!

Lindy

Lindy recently passed her HGV test—and it all started with a little encouragement from her daughter.

“My daughter was keen for me to take the test, so that we had a second driver,” Lindy shared. “She passed her test with Boston Transport Training earlier in the year. I had driven a 7.5t on grandfather rights but when the number of horses increased we needed a bigger lorry.”

With a growing need for a larger horsebox, Lindy decided it was time to build on her existing experience and taker her test. And it turns out, the process was smoother and more supportive than she’d expected.

“I liked the fact that the course was organised from start to finish at a local venue. Leanne organised the medical, theory and practical test,” she said. “Dean was an outstanding coach and instilled confidence right from the start.”

Though confident behind the wheel, Lindy still had a few nerves about what training would be like - especially as a woman entering a field that’s often seen as male-dominated. But her experience turned out to be nothing but positive.

“I would recommend women taking the HGV test. As an older woman, I was a bit worried about the attitude of coaches and examiners, but I needn't have worried: everyone was very professional,” she said. “The training and test were straightforward and, although an established driver, it has increased my confidence.”

So, what’s next now that she’s passed?

“Well, I had enjoyed being chauffeured! But this will be much safer having two drivers.”

To read more about what our students say click the links below…