AdvantageHGV can reveal that the DSA is seriously considering reducing the age you can try for your HGV licence from 21 to 18. With the new ‘Drivers CPC’ coming into force in September 2009, drivers will have to complete an extra 35 hours of training before gaining their HGV licence. This extra training may make it possible for trainees as young as 18 to take their HGV test.

AdvantageHGV Commercial Director James Clifford had this to say on the matter:

‘The new Drivers CPC will ensure that all new HGV drivers are trained to the best possible standard. The DSA now believes that the additional training will make it possible for younger drivers to take the course. This is great news for the industry - with HGV drivers still in chronic short supply - dropping the licencing age to 18 will have a positive effect.’

AdvantageHGV - the UK’s largest single trainer of HGV drivers - is geared up for the change, said Clifford:

‘We have over 1,000 trucks at our disposal and we’re more than ready for an influx of 18-20 yr old drivers queuing up to get their licences in late 2009. HGV drivers continue to earn above average salaries - so a career as a driver could be very lucrative for teenagers!’

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