Individual Assessments (In-house)
1 individual assessment at our Sandwich training centre
£114.00 inc. VAT
£95.00 exc. VAT
Half Day Assessment (In-house)
Up to 3 assessments at our Sandwich training centre
£342.00 inc. VAT
£285.00 exc. VAT
Full Day Assessment (In-house)
Up to 6 assessments at our Sandwich training centre
£594.00 inc. VAT
£495.00 exc. VAT

Class 1 & Class 2 Driver Assessments for Transport, Logistics & Agencies Across Kent

Kent Training provides professional LGV/HGV Driver Assessments for transport firms, logistics companies and recruitment agencies across Herne Bay, Canterbury, Whitstable, Thanet, Dover, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Medway and the whole of Kent.

Designed for Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (Category C) drivers, our assessments verify real-world driving competence, safety, legal compliance and overall suitability for professional driving roles.

Whether you're:

  • A business assessing a new driver
  • A transport manager checking ongoing competence
  • An agency verifying driver quality
  • A driver wanting to prove your skills to employers

Kent Training delivers the most respected and comprehensive LGV driver assessments in Kent.

Kent's #1 Professional Driver Competency Tests

Vehicle Walk-Around Check

DVSA inspection routine, Safety checks, Defect identification, Compliance knowledge

Coupling & Uncoupling (Class 1 Only)

Safe trailer connection, Brake lines & electrics, Fifth wheel security, Stability & safety practices

Reversing Ability

Straight-line reversing, 90° reversing, Bay parking, Working within restricted spaces

On-Road Driving Assessment

Evaluating: Mirror use, Speed management, Gear control, Fuel-efficient driving, Approach to roundabouts & junctions, Lane discipline, Spatial awareness, Anticipation & hazard perception

Professional Standards Check

Attitude & behaviour, Understanding of regulations, Communication, Customer service awareness, Responsibility & compliance

Written Assessment Report

A detailed performance breakdown with: Scores, Comments, Weaknesses, Strengths, Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. For the supply of a Kent Training vehicle and instructor a charge of £2.00 per mile will be incurred from CT13 9NL to the clients location including the return journey at the end of training. If you do not require a training vehicle to be supplied and the assessment(s) to be undertaken in your own LGV vehicle the charge is reduced to £0.50 pence per mile including the return journey for the assessor to travel to your site.  Please note, costs are calculated on road mileage, not as the crow flies.

An LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) driver assessment evaluates a driver's:

  • Driving skill
  • Safety awareness
  • Road behaviour
  • Vehicle control
  • Knowledge of regulations
  • Coupling/uncoupling competence
  • Reversing ability
  • On-road professionalism

Assessments are completed using Class 1 or Class 2 vehicles, depending on the requirements.

Businesses use assessments to:

✓ Reduce accident rates
✓ Improve safety standards
✓ Protect Operator's Licence compliance
✓ Verify agency driver quality
✓ Monitor driver risk levels
✓ Support insurance requirements

1. Industry-Leading Assessors - Your assessment is carried out by professional LGV instructors, each with real-world HGV driving and transport experience.

2. Class 1 & Class 2 Assessments Available - We assess drivers on:

  • Artics (C+E)
  • Rigids (Category C)
  • Company vehicles (onsite)
  • Our training vehicles (offsite)

3. Trusted by Transport Managers & Logistics Firms Across Kent - We regularly assess drivers for:

  • 3PL companies
  • Haulage firms
  • Parcel networks
  • Cold storage & distribution hubs
  • Construction transport
  • Pallet networks
  • Recruitment agencies

4. On-Site or Off-Site Options - Choose:

  • Assessments at your depot
  • Assessments at our training centre

We tailor the assessment to your vehicles, routes and operational needs.

5. Full Written Assessment Report Provided - Includes ratings and feedback on:

  • Driving competency
  • Attitude & professionalism
  • Road behaviour
  • Vehicle control
  • Safety practices
  • Reversing skills
  • Coupling/uncoupling (if required)

Perfect for HR files, agency records and compliance documentation.

6. Assessment, Training & Correction All-in-One - If weaknesses are identified, we can immediately provide:

  • Corrective training
  • Refresher driving
  • Reversing coaching
  • Coupling/uncoupling training

We work with:

  • Transport companies
  • Logistics providers
  • Warehousing/distribution centres
  • Parcel/courier companies
  • Recruitment & driving agencies
  • Cold stores
  • Retail supply chain operators
  • Construction haulage firms

Your business benefits from:

✓ Reduced accident rates
✓ Higher-quality driver selection
✓ Compliance with O-Licence requirements
✓ Better insurance compatibility
✓ A safer, more efficient driving workforce

We become your long-term driver compliance partner.

Ideal if you are:

  • Looking for work
  • Working for an agency
  • Returning to driving
  • Wanting to prove your ability
  • Switching from Class 2 to Class 1

A professional assessment makes you stand out to employers and gives you confidence before taking on new roles.

Whether you're an individual driver or a business assessing multiple staff, Kent Training delivers the best LGV driver assessments in Kent.