TRS Training recently announced HGV Class C driver training courses at its Tilbury facility, featuring on-site DVSA testing and flexible payment plans for candidates pursuing professional driving careers nationwide.
More information on course structure, pricing, and enrolment is available at https://www.trstrainingltd.com/lgv-driving/
According to the Road Haulage Association, more than 100,000 HGV drivers let their qualification cards lapse over the past year, worsening an already serious shortage across UK logistics. Against this backdrop, TRS Training has presented its training course as a direct entry route into the profession for candidates across the South East.
The Class C course is a five-day practical programme covering vehicle handling, safety checks, and manoeuvring, concluding with the DVSA driving test. Because the test centre operates on the same site, candidates avoid separate travel and reduce scheduling delays common at regional test centres.
As part of the organisation's commitment to accessibility, course fees, inclusive of VAT and test costs, can be paid via personal loan, in full, or on a pay-as-you-go basis, lowering the upfront cost for individuals without employer sponsorship. A center representative notes that this sits alongside TRS's existing Category C+E apprenticeship route, which remains fully funded through the apprenticeship levy or government co-funding for employer-sponsored candidates, with no direct cost to the trainee. Together, these two pathways give candidates a choice between private, self-paced enrolment and an employer-backed, fully funded route into the profession.
To find the nearest TRS training centre, visit https://www.trstrainingltd.com/locations/
About TRS Training
TRS Training was named Transport & Logistics Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the 2024 AAC Apprenticeship Awards, reflecting its established role in logistics sector training across driver qualifications, apprenticeships, and Skills Bootcamps. The company also maintains partnerships with industry bodies, including the RHA's Skills programme, supporting its broader work advising employers on funding routes and workforce development across the logistics sector.
Tilbury operates as one of four TRS training academy sites nationally, alongside Bristol, Liverpool, and Rutland, each offering practical instruction delivered through TRS's partner driving schools.
Individuals and employers interested in Class C training at Tilbury, or in exploring funded apprenticeship alternatives, can contact TRS Training directly at https://uk.linkedin.com/company/trs-training-limited