HGV Class 2 Training in Leicester
HGV Class 2 (Category C) - Rigid Lorry Training for learners across Leicester. 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 2 training is one-to-one in a full-size vehicle and planned around your DVSA test. For learners in Leicester, we confirm the training centre and test centre before you book, and every DVSA test fee is included in the price.
Leicester sits at the midpoint of the M1 between London and Leeds, with junctions 21, 21a and 22 serving the city, and its central position helped make it a distribution centre. Your practical is close to home: Leicester (Cannock Street), on the Troon Industrial Estate in the north-east of the city, tests lorries, buses and cars and is about 4 miles by road from the centre.
The Class 2 (Category C) licence is the backbone of local haulage. Whether you are delivering to supermarkets, construction sites, or retail stores, the Class 2 qualification offers steady work, competitive pay, and the benefit of being home every night. Our training uses modern automatic vehicles, ensuring you learn on the same technology used by the UK's leading fleets.
We support Class 2 learners across Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Braunstone, Evington, Humberstone, Aylestone and the wider Leicestershire area.
Your Pathway in Leicester
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 rigid trucks.
The Jobs Hub
Pass your test and instantly unlock local roles with our network partners.
Class 2 Training in Leicester - FAQs
Q: Is there a Skills Bootcamp for lorry driving in Leicester?
Leicester City Council has Skills Bootcamp funding for April 2026 to September 2027, covering Leicester and Leicestershire. Its earlier rounds included HGV courses, but the council's decision does not say whether a lorry course will run this time, so check before you rely on one. Other routes are on our funding page.
Q: What lorry work is there around Leicester?
Magna Park near Lutterworth, bounded by the M1, M6 and M69, is Britain's first distribution park and one of the largest in Europe. Leicester's central position and transport links made it a distribution centre, and East Midlands Airport is a national hub for mail and freight. Once you qualify, we offer introductions to our employer network.
Q: How much does HGV training cost in Leicester?
Your price depends on the course and the school we arrange near you, so the full all-in price, DVSA test fees included, is confirmed in writing before you pay anything. See our pricing page for our courses. On the Full Package we also book your D4 medical at an approved clinic near your home.
Q: What exactly is a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle?
A Class 2 vehicle is a "rigid" truck where the cab and the trailer are permanently fixed together. This includes vehicles like fire engines, bin lorries, tipper trucks, and large box vans used for store deliveries.
Q: Can I drive an articulated lorry with this licence?
No. To drive an articulated lorry (where the trailer pivots behind the cab), you need a Class 1 (C+E) licence. However, getting your Class 2 is an excellent stepping stone, and you can easily upgrade to Class 1 later in your career.
Q: How much can I earn as a Class 2 driver?
Newly qualified Class 2 drivers typically start on £30,000 to £35,000 per year. Because these roles often involve local routes and multi-drop deliveries, the hours are usually very regular, allowing you to be home every evening.
Q: Do I need a Driver CPC for Class 2?
Yes. If you are driving an HGV for commercial purposes (to earn money), the Driver CPC is a legal requirement. Our training packages include full preparation for your Initial CPC modules.
Q: Will I learn in a manual or automatic truck?
You will train and test in a modern automatic rigid truck. Due to DVLA rule changes, passing in an automatic still gives you the legal entitlement to drive manual Class 2 vehicles.
Q: How long does the training take?
From your initial medical to passing your practical test, the process usually takes 5 to 7 weeks. The longest part of the process is simply waiting for the DVLA to return your provisional licence.
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Class 2 (Rigid) in Leicester: the local picture
DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 1,781 lorry tests at Cannock Street, about 4 miles from the city centre, so a Class 2 test day starts close to home.
Where you take the test
Leicester (Cannock Street), about 4 miles by road. Cannock Street tests lorries, buses and cars, while Leicester (Wigston) is for cars and motorcycles only. If you need another option, Watnall, north-west of Nottingham, is about 34 miles by road, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Leicester
We arrange one-to-one training with an approved partner school near you, so there is no trip to our Kent centre. Cannock Street is about 4 miles north-east of the city centre by road, so test day starts close to home.
The roads you will be working
M1 junctions 21 (M69), 21a (A46) and 22 (A50), the M69 south-west to Coventry, and the A6, A47 and A50 trunk roads.
Who is hiring near Leicester
Magna Park near Lutterworth, bounded by the M1, M6 and M69, is Britain's first distribution park and one of the largest in Europe. Leicester is moving its whole city bus network to electric, with Arriva and Centrebus among the operators taking new buses.
What Leicester learners get
- Test Centre in the City: Leicester (Cannock Street) is about 4 miles by road from the city centre, on the Troon Industrial Estate.
- Lorries, Buses and Cars: DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 1,781 lorry tests at Cannock Street, which tests buses and cars too.
- Midpoint of the M1: Junctions 21, 21a and 22 serve the city, and the M69 runs south-west to Coventry.
- Written Before You Pay: We name the school and instructor and confirm the test centre, dates and all-in price in writing.
How far is the test centre from Leicester?
Your practical is at Leicester (Cannock Street), about 4 miles by road. We arrange one-to-one training with an approved partner school near you, so there is no trip to our Kent centre. Cannock Street is about 4 miles north-east of the city centre by road, so test day starts close to home. We book the test alongside your training dates, so you are not chasing DVSA slots yourself.
Do you cover my part of Leicestershire?
Learners come to us from Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Braunstone, Evington, Humberstone, Aylestone, Oadby, Wigston. 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.
Leicester sits at the midpoint of the M1 between London and Leeds, with junctions 21, 21a and 22 serving the city, and its central position helped make it a distribution centre. Your practical is close to home: Leicester (Cannock Street), on the Troon Industrial Estate in the north-east of the city, tests lorries, buses and cars and is about 4 miles by road from the centre. DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 1,781 lorry tests there. South of the city, Magna Park near Lutterworth, bounded by the M1, M6 and M69, is Britain's first distribution park. We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, and 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 Leicester we train drivers from
Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Braunstone, Evington, Humberstone, Aylestone, Oadby, Wigston, Birstall, Syston 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.