HGV & PCV Training in Ashford
Start your driving career in Kent's international freight hub. We arrange your D4 medical locally and get you road-ready fast.
Why Choose HGVTH Ashford?
Ashford connects the UK road network to Europe. With the Sevington Inland Border Facility, Waterbrook Park, and direct M20 access to the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover, commercial drivers are continually needed. Whether you aim to become a Class 1 driver handling freight or a Class 2 driver keeping East Kent supplied, our Ashford training pathway is a direct route to gaining your licence.
HGV Courses Available in Ashford
Class 1 (Artic)
8 days · 32 hoursFull one-to-one artic training, with your training and test centre confirmed before you book.
Class 2 (Rigid)
5 days · 20 hoursFull one-to-one rigid lorry training, with your training and test centre confirmed before you book.
7.5 Tonne (C1)
3 days · 12 hoursOne-to-one 7.5 tonne training for ambulance, courier and removals work.
PCV (Bus/Coach)
5 days · 20 hoursOne-to-one bus and coach training for Category D.
Frequently Asked Questions in Ashford
Q: Where will I take my HGV test if I live in Ashford?
Ashford candidates take their official DVSA practical test at Medway Ambley Road. We thoroughly prepare you on the relevant roads and test routes.
Q: Do you provide C1 training for paramedics in Ashford?
Yes. We offer C1 (7.5T) training that meets the requirements for South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) applicants based across Ashford and East Kent.
Q: Are there local driving jobs available in Ashford?
Yes. With the Sevington customs facility and Eurotunnel freight routes, our team provides introductions to our employer network for newly qualified Class 1 and Class 2 drivers.
Q: Do I have to arrange my own D4 medical?
No. Our team books your mandatory DVLA D4 medical exam with approved doctors in the Ashford area as soon as you enrol.
Q: How long does the training process take?
Typically 6 to 8 weeks from initial booking through to passing, depending on DVLA provisional return times. You can practice theory on our app while waiting for paperwork.
Local Fast-Track Support
Fill in your contact info below. One of our regional driver advisors will get in touch to book your local D4 medical and theory access.
Serving Local Districts
Training, testing and paperwork for Ashford drivers
Where you take the practical test
Medway Ambley Road. East Kent lorry testing is concentrated at Medway Ambley Road DVSA test centre (formerly Gillingham LGV). Ashford candidates train on the relevant test routes with our instructors for thorough preparation.
Where you sit the theory test
Canterbury or New Romney. Ashford learners sit theory tests at Canterbury or New Romney before moving on to practical vehicle training.
Getting to us from Ashford
About 30 miles from Ashford up the M20 and A249 to our training base, around 40 minutes outside rush hour.
The roads Ashford drivers work
M20 junctions 9 to 10a, the A20, the A28 towards Canterbury and the A2070 south.
Who is hiring near Ashford
The Sevington inland border facility and Waterbrook Park on the edge of Ashford handle heavy commercial vehicle volumes on continental and national routes.
Towns and villages around Ashford we train drivers from
Charing, Chilham, Egerton, Hamstreet, Kennington, Kingsnorth, Pluckley, Tenterden, Willesborough, Wye and the surrounding villages. Call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm your postcode in a minute.