HGV Training in Earley

HGV Training in Earley

GS Driver Training is proud to serve drivers from Earley and the surrounding Berkshire area. If you are looking to upgrade your driving licence and start a rewarding career in logistics, our DVSA-approved training centre at Dunsfold Aerodrome is the perfect place to learn. Located approximately 38 miles from Earley, the journey to our site takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes by car. We offer comprehensive, high-quality instruction that prepares you not just for the test, but for a successful career on the road.

HGV Courses Available from Earley

We provide a wide range of HGV and commercial driving courses tailored to your needs. All of our practical training courses include the DVSA test fee:

• Cat C (Class 2): From £1,395
• Cat C+E (Class 1): From £895
• C1 (7.5 Tonne): From £875
• D1 (Minibus): From £875
• Driver CPC: £65 per module

Getting to Our Training Centre from Earley

Travelling from Earley to our training facility at Dunsfold Aerodrome (Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8TB) is straightforward. The most direct route is via the A322. Start by taking Rushey Way and the A329(M) towards Bracknell. Continue onto Bagshot Road and follow the A322 south towards Guildford. From Guildford, join the A281 heading south towards Cranleigh. Turn right onto Dunsfold Road and follow the signs for Dunsfold Aerodrome. Once you arrive at the aerodrome, take Perimeter Road to reach our training centre.

The Guildford DVSA Test Centre

Your practical driving test will be conducted at the Guildford DVSA test centre, located at Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford GU1 1SA. The test routes around Guildford are designed to assess your ability to handle a large vehicle in various traffic conditions. A notable feature of the local test routes is the Wych Hill Lane uphill start; you will encounter a stop sign at the top and will be required to perform a hill start at the second telegraph post on the way down. You will also gain experience driving on the A3 dual carriageway, ensuring you are fully prepared for high-speed, multi-lane driving.

HGV Job Market in Earley

Earley and the wider Reading area boast a strong and active logistics sector, providing excellent employment opportunities for newly qualified HGV drivers. The nearby Suttons Business Park in Earley is home to major distribution operations, including Brakes Logistics, which frequently requires skilled Class 2 and Class 1 drivers. Additionally, the proximity to the M4 corridor means that national and regional haulage companies, such as Speedy Freight and Synergix Logistics Solutions, are always on the lookout for reliable drivers to support their operations across Berkshire and beyond.