Any recomdations for where to train?

NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE)
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Hello,

You might have read my previous post about woman in haulage. I’ve now decided that this something I definitely want to do and my next step is to book my training.

I’ve been looking around and Eddie Stobarts in Appleton looks good though it is distance from me. Has anyone done their training with them? I’m in Leeds so are there any companies a bit more local that you would recommend?

Thanks

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loza789:
I’m in Leeds so are there any companies a bit more local that you would recommend?

Hi loza789,

Here’s a link to the TN list of recommended LGV driver training providers.
The providers on that list have provided training that a TN member has used and considered to be a good service at a sensible price.

:arrow_right: LGV TRAINING TIPS [Reworked 01/02/2022] (Read only) - #5 by rog - NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE) - Trucknet UK

Good luck with your training and driving test. :smiley:

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Peter Symthe!

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Radar19:
Peter Symthe!

+1

They also do residential courses if you live further away

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loza789:
Hello,

You might have read my previous post about woman in haulage. I’ve now decided that this something I definitely want to do and my next step is to book my training.

I’ve been looking around and Eddie Stobarts in Appleton looks good though it is distance from me. Has anyone done their training with them? I’m in Leeds so are there any companies a bit more local that you would recommend?

Thanks

Have a look at the one in Sherburn in Elmet near Leeds the owner posts on here.

Peter Smythe is very good in Mansfield

Paul

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Elmet Training or Tockworth training loo at

Peter Smyth in Mansfield he also does residential courses as said

I have done both residential ( my CE) near home for my C I found it better being away nobody knewI was dining this so it had my full concentration went back to hotel then out form dinner relaxed less distraction

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Hi again,

I’m looking at training and I’ve got a meeting at a centre on Saturday.

They said they do all the training and the test in an automatic as it gives you a licence to drive both. I know there are a lot of automatics out there but I just wondered if you thought it would be an issue if I didn’t much experience in a manual (they’ve got a manual I can have a drive out it)?

Thanks again x

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Manuals are becoming less common as firms prefer auto’s due to them supposedly being more fuel efficient.
I’ve yet to drive a manual truck, so I wouldn’t worry about doing your training and taking your test in an auto…
I’d actually recommend it, why make the training and test harder than it needs to be? :smiley:

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Not really,you train specifically to pass a test…once you’ve passed the test then you can begin to learn to drive,with that in mind anything that makes its easier to pass the test is better for you financially and mentally and imo taking your test in a auto eradicates a few fail possibilities so it can only been seen as beneficial to you.
You could take your test in a straight 6 gear box then your first job could be in a splitter 8 gears or something else that’s different to what you’ve trained it so may aswell make it easy for yourself on the test…well easier.

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Irrelevant what combination you train in, go where you feel the most comfortable.

Paul :smiley:

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loza789:
Hi again,

I’m looking at training and I’ve got a meeting at a centre on Saturday.

They said they do all the training and the test in an automatic as it gives you a licence to drive both. I know there are a lot of automatics out there but I just wondered if you thought it would be an issue if I didn’t much experience in a manual (they’ve got a manual I can have a drive out it)?

Thanks again x

It only gives you a licence to drive both as long as you passed the car test in a manual.

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There are still quite a few manuals out there I know of at least 3 companies that have new lorries all manual

But it is unto you you could take test in auto then have some time after you pass in the manual

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Thanks again guys

I passed my car licence test in a manual. I think I’ll take the advice to do the training in the automatic and then take advantage of the offer to go out in the manual they’ve got on site once I’ve passed.

Fingers crossed I can get the time off work !

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loza789:
Thanks again guys

I passed my car licence test in a manual. I think I’ll take the advice to do the training in the automatic and then take advantage of the offer to go out in the manual they’ve got on site once I’ve passed.

Fingers crossed I can get the time off work !

Good luck with it all

Paul

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Loza. I have just packed in Eddie Stobart’s out of Appleton.

If you want to know anything about working there, drop me a PM.

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I passed both my tests in 2012, since then, I’ve only driven rigids that had manual boxes, all these bar one had a standard six-speed box, and that exception was an 07 or 08 plate DAF with a 4 over 4 (hire truck) we also had a few other hire trucks which were nearly all autos. All the artics I’ve driven have been autos.

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Thanks guys, I really appreciate all your input

Got some really helpful stuff and almost sorted some driving assessments, so nearly there. Just need to start swatting up!