Colson Driver Training - Heanor

George S.

Just passed my class 2 hgv first time at just 18 with colsons. My instructor Calvin was a great teacher and very patient. He made me feel well prepared. Steve and John in the office also made me feel very welcome and at ease, I enjoyed the whole experience and would highly recommend.

Darren S.

I have recently started to do my modules for my driver CPC re qualification and choose Colson driver training Heanor to do it .
I have completed 2 modules with 3 to do , our trainer Kelvin made me feel very welcome and have enjoyed the subjects covered so far absorbing new information and legislation.
Tea , coffee , soft drinks bottled water and biscuits a plenty with lunch included as well.
Looking forward to next module hopefully in the new state of the art training classroom

Benjamin R.

I was recommended colsons by multiple friends to do my HGV class 1 training and test, and I can honestly say I made the right choice as I passed the first time.

Kelvin, my instructor, was patient, knowledgeable, and generally amazing.

Thank you to Kelvin, Jon, and Steven for taking the time to teach me what I needed to know.

Can't thank these guys enough would definitely recommend to others.

Jacob M.

Last year the drivers at Vernon Maltby skip hire competed all five courses. They were all very professionally run. The knowledge of the trainer Kelvin Mayes and his ability to answer any questions made the course enjoyable and ensured it ran smoothly.
We as a company have already been back this year and will continue to use Colsons for all of our courses.
We would highly recommend these courses to anyone as they are real value for money.

Lee B.

I couldn’t recommend them any higher!

From the moment I showed interested, I had a call up and I was invited along, they showed me the Lorrys and I got a real good sense that I’d like to train with them.

Through the weeks of training the whole team supported me even though they were not involved directly.
You could see they truly wanted me to pass!

If you’re interested in driver training or just a refresher course, I would point you to the team - Steve, Jon, Kelvin.

Update:: Since passing, I’ve been back for CPC training and passed that, they were still super friendly and professional.

Thank you guys!

Callum D.

Massive thanks to the team at Colsons driver training, especially jon the information and advice he provided was super helpful. I would 100% recommend the team if you are thinking about doing your HGV/LGV training courses. The guys made sure the lorry was clean on a daily basis which kept my confidence up being able to be comfortable in the drivers seat. Thanks again to Jon Hallam made it very enjoyable for me this week top man.

R B.

I reached out to Colsons to obtain my 7.5t lorry licence, and from the moment I spoke to the training team, I knew I was in safe hands. They provided excellent advice and suggested I consider taking my Class 2 licence instead, which offers greater opportunities in driving. What stood out to me was their honesty—they could have simply taken my money and given me what I initially asked for, but instead, they guided me towards a more economical and practical option.

Throughout my time with Colsons, I felt incredibly welcomed. They went above and beyond, giving me a factory tour, regularly checking in on my theory training progress, and ensuring I never felt like a burden. Steve, Kelvin, and John, who run the training school, have an impressive depth of knowledge in transport, trucks, and CPC requirements.

Having never driven a truck before, I was understandably nervous. However, John took me under his wing, building my confidence and equipping me with the skills and knowledge to pass my test. In just one week, I went from driving a car to successfully driving a lorry.

Key takeaways from my experience at Colsons:
• A comprehensive understanding of transport and driving
• Expert tuition that made learning straightforward and effective

The family-friendly atmosphere at Colsons was second to none. Getting to know John Hallam, my tutor, was a highlight—I not only gained a brilliant mentor but also a true friend I can turn to for advice in the future.

If you need any support or training, I can highly recommend Colsons.

Ross Bentley - Bentleyfab engineering services ltd

Chris T.

I have recently taken my class 2 with Colson and the team John, kelvin and Steve were absolutely amazing.Any thing I needed to know or any help i wanted.i would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to take there HGV class one or two.