Kim Driver Training

What Kim Driver Training does

Kim Driver Training is a family-owned, independent driver training school headquartered in Knowl Hill, Reading, United Kingdom, operating since 2008. It delivers instructor-led training for HGV Class 1 (C+E), HGV Class 2 (C), C1/C1+E 7.5-tonne, and D1/D1+E minibus licence categories, alongside HIAB/Lorry Loader, Forklift (MHE), Ambulance C1, Health and Safety, and Driver CPC courses, serving career changers, paramedics, ambulance drivers, and small transport operators in South East England. The company runs its own fleet of modern automatic transmission training vehicles across four depots in Reading, Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, and Abingdon, and holds DVSA Delegated Examiner status enabling in-house Module 3a reversing tests and Module 4 CPC demonstration tests.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, transactional course sales with transparent pricing displayed on the website, ranging from £280 for Initial CPC Module 4 standalone training to £3,995 for the top 40-hour HGV Class 1 package, complemented by add-ons such as a £500 VIP Pass Protection retest guarantee, a £165 Medical Package, an online theory revision subscription, and finance options. Course packages bundle medicals, theory tests, practical tests, and CPC, with a £500 deposit to secure booking and a 12-month expiry on paid courses. Marketing runs through a content-led website, Google/Trustindex reviews (208 reviews, excellent rating), and active social channels on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with a referral partnership via Elite Driver Jobs supporting graduate placement.

The business is a private limited company (Kim Driver Training Ltd, company number 12302397) with no external investors or parent entity. The founder Kim, with over 30 years of transport experience, leads the operation alongside a small team of named instructors (Steve, Dave, Cole, Mark, Colin, Lee), several of whom are DVSA-credentialed examiners. Revenue, unit volumes, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kim Driver Training

Legal name

Kim Driver Training Ltd

Website

https://kimdrivertraining.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kim Driver Training is a family-owned HGV, PCV, C1, and D1 driver training school in South East England, offering instructor-led courses with DVSA-accredited in-house testing across four depots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Driver Training

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Driver & Technician Training, Certification & Workforce Management (THAIANAJ)

Keywords

• HGV driver training
• LGV licence courses
• PCV minibus training
• Driver CPC courses
• Forklift operator training

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Driver Training Courses: One-time payment training packages for HGV, PCV, C1, D1 licence categories. Packages range from basic training-only to full packages including medical, theory tests, practical tests, and Driver CPC. Deposit of £500 to secure booking, balance due 2 weeks before training.
2. Driver CPC Training: Initial Driver CPC Module 4 (£350) and Periodic 35-hour training (£350) for ongoing professional competence requirements
3. Retest Training: Additional training and test fees for students who need to retake modules (3 hours from £451, 4 hours from £499)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kim Driver Training provides professional HGV, LGV, and PCV driver training courses across South East England, including Category C+E Class 1, Category C Class 2, C1 7.5 tonne, C1+E with trailer, D1 minibus, D1+E minibus with trailer, Driver CPC, HIAB/Lorry Loader, forklift, ambulance, and health and safety training. Training is delivered using the company's own automatic transmission fleet at depots in Reading, Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, and Abingdon, with in-house DVSA Delegated Examiners conducting Module 3a reversing and Driver CPC Module 4 tests on-site.

Product overview

Kim Driver Training offers a comprehensive portfolio of driver training services across the South East of England, specializing in HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle), LGV (Large Goods Vehicle), and PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) training. The core offering centers on licence category training including HGV Class 1 (C+E articulated lorries), HGV Class 2 (C rigid lorries), C1/C1+E 7.5 tonne vehicles, D1 minibus, and D1+E minibus with trailers. These are complemented by specialized courses for HIAB/lorry loaders, ambulance drivers, and forklift operators. The company provides a structured pathway through all required DVSA testing modules (1a, 1b, 2, 3a, 3b, 4) and Driver CPC qualifications. Add-on services include VIP Pass Protection for guaranteed retests, medical packages, online theory revision, and retest training. Training is delivered at depots in Reading, Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, and Abingdon using the company's own fleet of modern automatic vehicles, with DVSA Delegated Examiners conducting Module 3a reversing tests on-site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver Training
• HGV Class 2 (Cat C) Driver Training
• C1 7.5 Tonne Driver Training
• C1+E 7.5 Tonne with Trailer Training
• D1 Minibus Driver Training
• D1+E Minibus with Trailer Training
• HIAB/Lorry Loader Training
• Forklift Truck Training
• Driver CPC Training
• Health and Safety Training
• Ambulance Driver Training

Quantifiable outcome

• High first-time pass rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Elite Driver JobsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDriving job placement referral partner. Company posts driving job vacancies and refers qualified graduates to employers. Limited information available on formal partnership terms.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HGV Training Ltd: One of the UK's largest HGV/LGV training providers with multiple depots and online booking. Directly comparable in offering HGV Class 1, Class 2, C1, and CPC training to career-changers, though operating at significantly larger scale and national footprint.
• LGV Training Ltd: UK-focused LGV/HGV driver training company offering similar Category C, C+E, C1 and CPC courses. Operates with multiple training centres and an online booking model, making it a close direct competitor in the same product category and customer base.
• Big Wheelers UK Training: HGV training provider where Kim Driver Training's founder gained initial instructor experience in 2005. Offers comparable HGV and PCV licence training with similar vocational, instructor-led delivery model targeting career-changer customers.
• Ridgway Driver Training: UK HGV and LGV training provider offering similar Category C, C+E, C1 and CPC courses. Comparable family-run vocational operator with multiple depots and instructor-led training model targeting the same career-changer segment.

Broad incumbents

• AA Driving School: The AA's driving instruction arm offers a broad portfolio of driver training across the UK, including HGV categories as part of a wider portfolio spanning car, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle instruction. Comparable as an established brand in driver training but operates as a broader incumbent rather than HGV-specialist.
• BSM (British School of Motoring): Long-established UK driving school with national coverage offering car-focused training primarily, with some commercial vehicle categories. Comparable as a UK driving instruction brand but much broader and less specialised than Kim Driver Training's HGV/PCV focus.

Regional players

• Peter Smythe HGV Training: Established HGV driver training provider based in Scotland offering HGV Class 1, Class 2, and CPC training. Comparable in product offering and instructor-led delivery but operates in a different UK geography (Scotland vs. South East England), so not direct head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kimdrivertrain
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChF_oYc8A1sTOPxbLjsNCzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HGVReading
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/1022593524/kim-driver-training/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@kimdrivertraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kim-driver-training

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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