HGV Young Drivers Scheme (YDS)

The Young HGV Driver Scheme is managed by Skills for Logistics on behalf of the Department for Transport.

The scheme provides the opportunity for a young person to obtain a full Category C HGV driving licence at the age of 18 rather than 21 and a Category C+E HGV licence before his or her 21st birthday.

By taking the scheme, young HGV drivers are able to do a real and productive job, whilst receiving first-class training towards LGV licence acquisition and industry specific, nationally recognised qualifications.

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For employers, there are benefits of participating in the young HGV driver scheme. Reduced HGV insurance premiums (compared with normal under 25's) and fresh blood in the company.

Companies offering this scheme include:

• Christian Salvesen

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