Hi all,
Just wanted to introduce myself to the group, give a quick blurb about me and ask for some advice.
I love driving and have always liked the idea of doing this for a living. I am currently in a fortunate position of being in permanent employment in a full time job. My other half works shifts so looking at doing my C+E license and doing a bit of adhoc work on the weekends she is on shift which tends to be three every five, maybe also use this as a cautious go between for a potnetial career change before completely taking the plunge in becoming a full time driver.
I have read the majority of threads on this website relating to training, I understand the risks of the dreaded “brokers” so am staying well clear, and have found the general advice really useful and informative. I have done some research on local training providers, around the Chester area and have shortlisted some I like the look of, that as far as I am aware are not brokers.
I just want to know if anybody on here has had any first hand experience with any on the list, how they found the training, trainers, facilities etc. I am of course, going to be visiting them myself before reaching a decision but thought it would be worth the ask first.
The training providers I am looking at are:
- P&G Driver Training (they seem to be linked in someway to Emerald Training Solutions)■■
- Chevron LGV Training
- Mantra Learning (Warrington)
- TRUCK training
Just a few other things to note. I have already completed my theory tests, driver medical and have the provisional entitlement on my license so its just the practical training and exams for C, C+E and CPC I am looking to do (CPC theory I will do during driver training). Going to test the water on the agency work and perhaps aim for my ADR in due course due to there being a lot of petro/chemical businesses near me - got to have a plan dont you 
If you know of any other training providers in the area worth a mention, feel free to do so in your response as I am open to suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
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