What Driver Hire Training does

Driver Hire Training is the UK's specialist logistics training arm of the Driver Hire group (founded 1983), operating as a private training provider within the Specialist People Services Group (backed by Pricoa Private Capital). Its core function is delivering mandatory and career-critical training to professional HGV, LGV and PCV drivers and the companies that employ them, anchored on the statutorily required 35-hour periodic Driver CPC qualification. The product catalogue spans periodic Driver CPC (International and National formats, delivered online via virtual classroom and in-person through a nationwide partner academy), licence acquisition across Cat C1, C, C+E, PCV and specialist endorsements (HIAB, ADR, Forklift), CILT-accredited Transport Manager CPC, FORS-approved safety courses, and bespoke fleet training. Ancillary SaaS revenue comes from the dh Licence Check product, which integrates directly with the DVLA for real-time driver licence verification, automated alerts, and CPC training-hour syncing.

The business model is a hybrid direct-to-consumer/enterprise model: individuals self-serve book courses online or via a freephone number using unit or package pricing (£49/day for CPC, £179 for a 5-day bundle, £975-£990 for Transport Manager CPC tutor-led), while business customers are supported by dedicated account managers for fleet-wide compliance programmes and licensed use of dh Licence Check. Marketing relies on the Driver Hire parent brand's recruiter network and pipeline rather than paid acquisition, with industry body accreditations (JAUPT, DVSA, CILT, FORS, RHA partnership) functioning as the primary trust signals. Distribution is dual-channel: a synchronous online virtual classroom serving individuals and SMEs, and field-based account management plus vetted third-party training partners serving enterprise fleet contracts. Scale signals include 67,900+ virtual classroom delegates in FY24/25, a 94% CPC satisfaction rate across 9,000+ surveyed learners, and over 300,000 cumulative training days delivered.

Name

Driver Hire Training

Legal name

Driver Hire Training

Website

https://driverhiretraining.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based private training provider specializing in mandatory Driver CPC, HGV licence acquisition, Transport Manager CPC, FORS safety courses, and DVLA-integrated licence checking, serving both individual professional drivers and logistics fleet operators across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Driver Training

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driver & Technician Training, Certification & Workforce Management (THAIANAJ), Transportation & Fleet Safety (DOT, Driver Safety) (EDABAEAM), Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) & Driver Screening (BPACALAG)

Keywords

• Driver CPC training
• HGV licence training
• Transport manager CPC
• Fleet compliance training
• Driver licence checking

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsgate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Driver CPC Training: One-time course fees for periodic Driver CPC training (35 hours every 5 years). Individual modules at £49 or 5-day package at £179. Online and in-person delivery.
2. HGV Licence Acquisition: Training packages for licence categories C1, C, C+E, plus specialist skills (HIAB, ADR, Forklift, PCV). Pricing varies by licence type and location. Includes 4-5 days training with test fees and vehicle hire.
3. Transport Manager CPC: Tutor-led 10-day courses for Road Haulage (£975) and Passenger Transport (£990) CPC qualifications. Self-study packages from £399-£649. Refresher courses at £180.
4. Licence Checking Service: Per-check charging model for dh Licence Check service. Direct DVLA connection for real-time licence verification with configurable alerts and audit trail.
5. Fleet Training Services: In-vehicle coaching, online/virtual training, and compliance services for businesses. Includes ADR awareness, speed recognition, post-collision training, and fleet analysis.
6. FORS Pre-Audit: Audit preparation services for Bronze, Silver, and Gold FORS accreditation. Online at £350, Onsite at £395.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Driver Hire Training provides mandatory Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training for professional HGV and PCV drivers in the UK, delivered via classroom, online virtual classroom, and on-site at customer premises. The company also offers HGV/PCV licence acquisition, Transport Manager CPC qualifications, FORS-approved fleet safety training, and the dh Licence Check online platform, which integrates with the DVLA for real-time driver licence verification and compliance management for transport employers.

Product overview

Driver Hire Training offers a unified training and compliance platform for the logistics industry, comprising three interconnected service areas: driver training (Driver CPC and licence acquisition), business services (fleet training, transport manager qualifications, FORS training), and licence checking technology (dh Licence Check). The core product is Driver CPC Training (both International and National formats), supported by Licence Acquisition for HGV/PCV categories, Transport Manager CPC qualifications, and FORS-approved safety courses. The digital platform includes online course booking, virtual classroom delivery, and the dh Licence Check portal with DVLA integration. All services can be purchased individually or bundled through business account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• dh Licence Check: Driver licence checking system for employers that receives driver data directly from the DVLA for compliance verification.

Products and services

• Driver CPC Training Mandatory 35-hour periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence training for professional HGV, LGV, and PCV drivers in the UK, delivered via classroom, online virtual classroom, and on-site at customer premises. Required every five years for vocational drivers.
• Licence Acquisition (HGV/PCV) Programme helping individuals obtain their Category C, C+E, and D (PCV) vocational driving licences through theory preparation, practical training, and DVSA test booking support.
• Transport Manager CPC Qualification training for individuals seeking to act as a Transport Manager under OCR/Operator's Licence requirements, delivered as an accredited Transport Manager CPC course.
• FORS Training FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) approved safety and compliance training supporting fleet operators in meeting FORS Bronze, Silver, and Gold accreditation standards.
• Fleet Training Bespoke on-site and remote fleet training delivered directly to transport and logistics companies, including Driver CPC modules, induction training, and driver development programmes tailored to the customer's operations.
• dh Licence Check Online driver licence verification platform integrated with the DVLA that enables fleet operators and HR teams to run bulk and individual driver entitlement, CPC, and endorsement checks for compliance and onboarding purposes.
• Driver CPC Self-Study Package Self-study version of Driver CPC modules combining online learning materials and casework for drivers who cannot attend classroom sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% satisfaction rate for Driver CPC training (from over 9,000 survey responses)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for Transport Manager CPC qualifications. Driver Hire Training is a CILT approved training provider for Road Haulage and Passenger Transport CPC courses.
• FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORS is the national scheme promoting good practice for commercial vehicle operators. Driver Hire Training is a FORS Approved training provider, delivering Safe Driving, Understanding Operational Risks and Terrorism, and Congested City Driving courses.
• RHA (Road Haulage Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for road transport operators. Partnership provides industry recognition and potential referral of members for training services.
• Payl8rminorOthersPersonal finance services provider partnered with Driver Hire Training to offer financing options for training purchases. Carefully selected provider of payment plans for individuals funding their own training.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Motive: US-based fleet management and driver safety platform serving commercial vehicle operators. Thematically comparable as a technology-enabled fleet compliance and safety provider competing for the same fleet risk-management budgets.
• Lytx: US provider of video telematics and driver behaviour analytics used by commercial fleets for safety and risk management. Comparable as an enabling technology player addressing the same fleet safety outcomes Driver Hire Training targets through in-cab coaching and FORS courses.
• Geotab: Global telematics provider offering fleet tracking, driver behaviour scoring and compliance reporting to commercial fleets. Adjacent to Driver Hire Training's fleet analysis and DVLA-compliance proposition as a data and telematics infrastructure layer.

Broad incumbents

• City & Guilds: UK vocational training and awarding body that accredits many of the same Transport Manager CPC and compliance qualifications that Driver Hire Training delivers. Adjacent incumbent in the regulated vocational training ecosystem.
• Reed: Major UK recruitment group with a substantial training division offering vocational, compliance and professional courses. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating across training and recruitment, though not specialising in logistics/HGV.
• Pearson: Global education and vocational qualifications company, including transport and driver training accreditations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in vocational/regulated training, though Driver Hire Training is a much smaller, specialist operator.

Emerging players

• Samsara: US-headquartered IoT and fleet management platform offering driver behaviour, safety and compliance tools increasingly used by UK logistics operators. Compares to Driver Hire Training's dh Licence Check and fleet analytics ambitions from a tech-led angle.

Direct peers

• RTITB: Long-established UK road transport industry training body offering Driver CPC, licence acquisition and fleet compliance training. Highly comparable as another JAUPT-approved CPC and transport training provider operating in the same regulatory framework.
• Road Skills UK: UK CPC and transport training provider delivering periodic Driver CPC and fleet training to hauliers. Competes head-to-head with Driver Hire Training for individual drivers and fleet customers seeking JAUPT-approved online and in-person CPC.
• Fleet Source: UK-based fleet driver training and compliance provider offering FORS-approved courses, Driver CPC and driver risk management services to logistics operators. Directly comparable as a UK-focused fleet training competitor serving similar enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DH_Training

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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