HGV Class 1 Training in Peterborough
HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) - Articulated Truck Training for learners across Peterborough. 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 Peterborough, we confirm the training centre and test centre before you book, and every DVSA test fee is included in the price.
Peterborough has its own DVSA lorry and bus test centre. Peterborough LGV, on Oxney Road, is about 3 miles by road from the city centre, and DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 760 lorry tests and 78 bus tests there.
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 Werrington, Bretton, Orton Longueville, Hampton Vale, Stanground, Eye and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Your Pathway in Peterborough
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 Peterborough - FAQs
Q: Is there a lorry test centre in Peterborough?
Yes. Peterborough LGV, on Oxney Road, takes lorry and bus tests and is about 3 miles by road from the city centre. The city's other DVSA centre, at Fengate, is for cars and motorcycles. Your test centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Q: Where will I train if I live in Peterborough?
We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, so you do not need to travel to our Kent centre. We name the school and instructor, and confirm the test centre, dates and the full all-in price in writing, before you pay anything.
Q: What lorry work is there around Peterborough?
IKEA runs a customer distribution centre in Peterborough, and in October 2026 it earmarked £30m over two years for new technology there. The city sits on the A1(M) and the A47 and has rail connections to the Port of Felixstowe. 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 Peterborough: the local picture
Peterborough sits on the A1(M), which follows the old Great North Road, and the A47 runs east as a trunk road towards King's Lynn, giving Class 1 drivers routes north, south and east.
Where you take the test
Peterborough LGV, about 3 miles by road. Peterborough LGV is on Oxney Road and takes lorry and bus tests; the city's Fengate centre is for cars and motorcycles. If you need another option, Leicester (Cannock Street) is about 41 miles by road, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Peterborough
We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, so there is no trip to our Kent centre. Your practical is on Oxney Road, about 3 miles from the city centre, so test day starts close to home.
The roads you will be working
The A1(M) at junction 17, the A47 Soke Parkway, which runs east as a trunk road towards Wisbech and King's Lynn, the A15 Paston Parkway and the A1139 Fletton Parkway.
Who is hiring near Peterborough
IKEA runs a customer distribution centre in Peterborough and plans to spend £30m on new technology there over two years. Stagecoach East runs the city routes, with Delaine, Centrebus and Dews among the operators on routes out of the city.
What Peterborough learners get
- Test Centre in the City: Peterborough LGV, on Oxney Road, is about 3 miles by road from the city centre.
- Lorry and Bus Tests: DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 760 lorry tests and 78 bus tests at Peterborough LGV.
- A1(M) and A47: The city sits on the A1(M) at junction 17, with the A47 running east towards King's Lynn.
- Written Before You Pay: School, instructor, test centre, dates and the all-in price, DVSA test fees included, set out in writing.
How far is the test centre from Peterborough?
Your practical is at Peterborough LGV, about 3 miles by road. We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, so there is no trip to our Kent centre. Your practical is on Oxney Road, about 3 miles from the city centre, 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 Cambridgeshire?
Learners come to us from Werrington, Bretton, Orton Longueville, Hampton Vale, Stanground, Eye, Whittlesey, Yaxley. 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.
Peterborough has its own DVSA lorry and bus test centre. Peterborough LGV, on Oxney Road, is about 3 miles by road from the city centre, and DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 760 lorry tests and 78 bus tests there. The city is on the A1(M) at junction 17, the A47 runs east from here as a trunk road towards Wisbech and King's Lynn, and Peterborough has rail connections to the Port of Felixstowe. IKEA runs a customer distribution centre in the city, and in October 2026 it earmarked £30m over two years for new technology there. 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 Peterborough we train drivers from
Werrington, Bretton, Orton Longueville, Hampton Vale, Stanground, Eye, Whittlesey, Yaxley, Market Deeping, Stamford 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.