TRS Training has updated its HGV Category C driver training course, combining classroom instruction, practical preparation, and the DVSA practical test in one streamlined five-day programme designed for career changers.

St Helens, United Kingdom, July 8, 2026 -- TRS Training, a UK logistics training provider, has announced an update to its Heavy Goods Vehicle Category C course, which incorporates the DVSA practical test into the training schedule.

More information about the course is available at https://www.trstrainingltd.com/locations/

According to the Road Haulage Association, around 110,000 HGV drivers did not renew their Driver Qualification Cards in December 2024, leaving the current number of drivers with an up-to-date DQC at 586,597, down sharply from 684,000 previously. TRS Training has announced its Category C course in response to this widening gap, aiming to make it faster and simpler for new drivers to qualify and re-enter a workforce that is losing licensed drivers faster than it can replace them.

The course allows learners to progress from a standard car licence to a full Category C licence, covering vehicles up to 32 tonnes, within a single five-day period. The DVSA practical test is built into the course structure, so learners don't need to arrange a separate test booking, with both training and testing taking place at TRS's own facility.

For drivers looking beyond an initial licence, the course serves as a foundation for further progression to Category C+E (Class 1), alongside separate Mod 4 Driver CPC training required for newly qualified commercial drivers. A center spokesperson notes that free theory test resources are also provided, supporting learners through every stage of the qualification process rather than only the practical element.

The cost of the course remains fixed at £1,835, inclusive of VAT and test fees, with instalment payment options available to reduce upfront financial pressure. Retest support is also available for candidates who do not pass on their first attempt, minimising delays to starting work.

TRS Training's team highlights that the course runs at the organisation's Bristol academy, alongside sister sites in Liverpool and Tilbury, giving learners across England a choice of training location.

In addition, TRS Training delivers logistics apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, and employer training programmes. The organisation works with major industry bodies, including the Road Haulage Association and the British Association of Removers.

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