HGV Class 1 Training in Cambridge
HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) - Articulated Truck Training for learners across Cambridge. One-to-one training in a full-size vehicle, your D4 medical booked near you, and introductions to our employer network once you pass.
Course Overview & local Relevance
Your Class 1 training is one-to-one in a full-size vehicle and planned around your DVSA test. For learners in Cambridge, we confirm the training centre and test centre before you book, and every DVSA test fee is included in the price.
Cambridge sits where the M11 ends at the Girton Interchange with the A14, the road that carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands. The A14's Cambridge to Huntingdon upgrade fully opened in May 2020, and to the west National Highways is building 10 miles of new A428 dual carriageway between the Black Cat junction and Caxton Gibbet, on track to open in spring 2027.
Category C+E (Class 1) is the ultimate HGV qualification. As a Class 1 driver, you'll be operating heavy articulated lorries up to 44 tonnes. This course is perfect for those seeking the highest earning potential in the industry and the freedom of long-haul driving. We specialise in fast-track Class 2 to Class 1 upgrades as well as direct-to-Class 1 pathways.
We support Class 1 learners across Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Impington, Girton and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Your Pathway in Cambridge
Medical & Provisional
We book your D4 medical locally and manage your DVLA paperwork.
Theory & Hazard Perception
Master the exams using our AI-powered Learning Hub and mock tests.
Practical Training
Get behind the wheel with our expert instructors on modern automatic fleets.
The Jobs Hub
Pass your test and instantly unlock roles with our network partners across Kent, the South East and nationally.
Class 1 Training in Cambridge - FAQs
Q: Can I take my lorry test in Cambridge?
No. Cambridge's DVSA centres are Brookmount Court, for cars, and Hardwick, for motorcycles, so neither takes lorry or bus tests. The nearest large-vehicle centre is Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road, where DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 760 lorry tests. Your test centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Q: Where will I train if I live in Cambridge?
We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, rather than at our Kent centre. We name the school and instructor, and confirm the test centre, your dates and the full all-in price in writing, before you pay anything.
Q: What driving work is there around Cambridge?
The A14 carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands, and west of the city National Highways is building 10 miles of new A428 dual carriageway, due to open in spring 2027. Stagecoach and Whippet run the buses on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway. Once you qualify, we offer introductions to our employer network.
Q: Can I go straight from a car licence to a Class 1 (C+E) licence?
Yes. Following the 2021 DVSA rule changes, you no longer need to pass your Class 2 (Rigid) test first. If you hold a valid UK car licence (Category B) and are over 18, you can fast-track straight to your Class 1 (C+E) articulated licence, saving you time and money.
Q: What is the difference between an HGV Class 1 and Class 2 licence?
A Class 1 (Category C+E) licence allows you to drive articulated lorries (drawbar or articulated vehicles) up to 44 tonnes. A Class 2 (Category C) licence restricts you to driving rigid vehicles over 3,500kg. Class 1 is the highest qualification and typically offers higher earning potential and long-haul opportunities.
Q: What is the Driver CPC and is it included?
The Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a legal requirement for anyone driving an HGV for commercial use. Your training with the HGV Training Hub includes comprehensive preparation for your Initial CPC (Modules 2 and 4), ensuring you are completely road-legal and ready to be hired the day you pass.
Q: How much can I earn as a newly qualified Class 1 driver?
The logistics industry is facing a severe shortage of qualified drivers, pushing wages up. Newly qualified Class 1 drivers can expect starting salaries between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on the region and shift patterns. Drivers willing to do "tramping" (overnight stays) or weekend shifts can earn upwards of £50,000+.
Q: How difficult is the DVSA HGV medical (D4)?
The D4 medical is a standard health check to ensure you are fit to drive heavy vehicles. It includes an eye test, blood pressure check, and a review of your medical history. As part of our service, our Concierge team books this locally for you, removing the stress of finding an approved physician.
Q: Are the training vehicles manual or automatic, and how does it affect my licence?
Our entire training fleet uses modern automatic gearboxes, allowing you to focus on road positioning and reversing manoeuvres rather than shifting gears. Under current DVLA rules, passing your HGV test in an automatic still grants you the full entitlement to drive manual HGVs professionally.
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Class 1 (Artic) in Cambridge: the local picture
Class 1 drivers from Cambridge join the A14 at the Girton Interchange, on the lorry route between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands.
Where you take the test
Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road. Cambridge's DVSA centres at Brookmount Court and Hardwick do not take lorry or bus tests, so Peterborough LGV is the nearest that does. The next option is Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road), about 49 miles by road, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Cambridge
We arrange your one-to-one lessons with an approved partner school near you, so you are not travelling to our Kent centre. Peterborough LGV, where you test, is about 45 miles from Cambridge by road, and the test centre and date are confirmed in writing at booking.
The roads you will be working
The A14 west to Huntingdon and east towards Felixstowe, the M11 south from the Girton Interchange, the A428 west to St Neots and the A1, and the A10 north through Ely to King's Lynn.
Who is hiring near Cambridge
The A14 carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands, and the 10-mile A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is due to open in spring 2027. Stagecoach and Whippet run the buses on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.
What Cambridge learners get
- Lorry Tests at Peterborough: Cambridge has no lorry or bus centre, so practicals are at Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road.
- On the A14 Freight Route: The A14 carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands and meets the M11 north-west of the city.
- Busway Country: The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway runs about 16 miles to St Ives and Huntingdon, with Stagecoach and Whippet buses.
- Written Before You Pay: The school, instructor, test centre, dates and all-in price, DVSA test fees included, all in writing.
How far is the test centre from Cambridge?
Your practical is at Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road. We arrange your one-to-one lessons with an approved partner school near you, so you are not travelling to our Kent centre. Peterborough LGV, where you test, is about 45 miles from Cambridge by road, and the test centre and date are confirmed in writing at booking. We book the test alongside your training dates, so you are not chasing DVSA slots yourself.
Do you cover my part of Cambridgeshire?
Learners come to us from Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Impington, Girton, Milton, Great Shelford. If you are just outside that list, call 01634 907 229 and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right school for you.
Cambridge sits where the M11 ends at the Girton Interchange with the A14, the road that carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands. The A14's Cambridge to Huntingdon upgrade fully opened in May 2020, and to the west National Highways is building 10 miles of new A428 dual carriageway between the Black Cat junction and Caxton Gibbet, on track to open in spring 2027. Neither of the city's DVSA centres takes lorry or bus tests: Brookmount Court is for cars and Hardwick for motorcycles. The nearest large-vehicle centre is Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road. We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you. We name the school and instructor, and confirm the test centre, dates and full all-in price in writing, before you pay anything.
Towns and villages around Cambridge we train drivers from
Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Impington, Girton, Milton, Great Shelford, Sawston, Cambourne and the surrounding villages. If your postcode is not on that list it almost certainly still works: call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm in a minute.