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HGV training centres in the North East

4 HGV training centresDVSA list of 27 March 2026Updated October 2026

4 centres in the North East are approved by DVSA to run the Driver CPC part 3a off-road test, according to the list behind the gov.uk "find a part 3a test provider" service. Part 3a is taken after the theory test and before the on-road test. An approved provider can charge up to £40 for the test, not counting training or vehicle hire. If the organisation that trains you is also your test provider, your assessor must not have been involved in your training.

4 HGV training centres

More HGV training centres near North East: the nearest 24, within 90 miles

Straight-line distance from the middle of the listings above, nearest first.

  • Melmerby Training Services LtdBarker Business Park, Melmerby Green Lane, Ripon, HG4 5NB 41 mi4.8 30 Google reviews
  • SP TrainingCarlisle Airport, Carlisle, CA6 4NW 55 mi4.9 254 Google reviews
  • Go DrivingTockwith Motorsports, Fleet Lane, York, YO26 7QS 55 mi5.0 80 Google reviews
  • Wetherby Training LtdTockwith Airfield, Tockwith, North Yorkshire, YO26 7DW 56 mi4.9 150 Google reviews
  • Metcalfe Driver Training LtdMetcalfe driver training ltd , Skipton auction mart, Skipton, BD23 1UD 60 mi5.0 135 Google reviews
  • Atkins LGV Training LimitedFieldhead Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JL 70 mi4.7 102 Google reviews
  • Thorpe's LGV & PCV Training LtdLodge Garage, Whitehall Road, West Cleckheaton, BD19 4BJ 71 mi
  • Pips School of MotoringUnisurge, Gilcar Way, Castleford, WF10 5QS 73 mi4.3 12 Google reviews
  • Ben Shaw Training LtdBritannia Mills, Blacker Street, Burnley, BB10 2AF 73 mi4.8 156 Google reviews
  • Thorpe's LGV & PCV Training LtdSoothill Business Park, Soothill Lane, Batley, WF17 6NX 73 mi4.3 74 Google reviews
  • Fleetmaster Driving AcademyTetley's Stadium, Owl Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7RH 74 mi5.0 21 Google reviews
  • Lancaster Training Services Ltd.The Training Centre, 5 Penrod Way, Heysham, LA3 2UZ 76 mi4.9 117 Google reviews
  • L&T Transport Training ServicesPriory Business Park, Wentworth Terrace, Fitzwilliam, WF9 5BZ 78 mi4.9 177 Google reviews
  • Welwyn LGV Driver TrainingPlaxton Bridge Road, Woodmansey, Beverley, HU17 0RT 79 mi4.8 73 Google reviews
  • Meg Training Solutions LtdRear, Vine Mill, Brookside Lane, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3NY 80 mi5.0 124 Google reviews
  • Green Pass TrainingBrock Auction Mart, Garstang Road, Garstang (Preston), PR3 0PH 80 mi4.9 82 Google reviews
  • Euro1 Training LtdUnit 8, Carcroft Enterprise Park, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8DD 82 mi4.9 98 Google reviews
  • All Training (Hull) Ltd10 Wiltshire Road, Hull, HU4 6PA 84 mi
  • Euro-Mark TrainingEur0-Mark Training / Truswell, Fallbank Crescent, Barnsley, S75 3LS 84 mi4.4 7 Google reviews
  • SJP Driver TrainingSJP Driver Training, Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5HE 85 mi
  • Go Local HGV Driver Training CICTetrosyl (Royle Barn Distribution Centre), , Royle Barn Rd,, Rochdale, OL11 3DT 85 mi
  • Nithcree TrainingHeathhall Industrial Estate, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 3PH 86 mi4.9 42 Google reviews
  • Jim Paxton Driver TrainingDrysdale Freight Ltd , Tower Farm, Cockburnspath, TD13 5YU 87 mi
  • Mantra Learning LtdGreengate, Middleton, M24 1RU 89 mi4.7 633 Google reviews

Most listed: Darlington (1), Gateshead (1), Northumberland (1), Redcar and Cleveland (1).

Other areas

Questions

How many HGV training centres are there in the North East?
4 are on the list used here, most of them in Darlington (1).
Is a part 3a test provider the same as an HGV training school?
Not necessarily. The list records approval to run the off-road test; many providers also train, so ask each centre about courses and prices.
How much does the part 3a test cost?
Up to £40 with an approved test provider, the same as DVSA’s fee. Training and vehicle hire are extra.

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4 HGV training centres listed for the North East, from the list dated 27 March 2026. All of them publish a phone number. 4 of 4 have a Google rating, and the best-reviewed come first.

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