Is Clearstone Training still in existance?

[JonnyBoy12]

I have just been told that Clearstone LGV training is no longer trading, but on looking at their website they seem to be still there. I was told this by one of their competitors, so maybe that is why they said it. Can anyone tell me whether the former training school is still around, and can anyone recommend a school for LGV, which I don't have to have a second mortgage to fund?

[SeaJayPea]

Well it does look as though they've gone, see below.

http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/02/ 05/129715/clearstone-closes-its-doors-once-aga in.html

Where do you need the school to be?

[JonnyBoy12]

Thanks for your reply, and you have just confirmed what I suspected all along, but you can still get to a website for them. I should have said that I live in South Shropshire, so it would have to be within 1 hour's drive of here.

Does anyone know of any good LGV schools in this area?

[TWR]

Hi John, HGV Driving? It a joke nowadays, Big Lorry, Plenty of lights, Pleanty of hours, No sleep, Do bend the rules NO JOB, I was at the wheel for 30+ the job has gone backwards, for the Cra-- you have to put up with, Telling Lies,( Main one i have had a breakdown ) Think very hard about going down this road, You may think it is easy sat on your ars driving a big wagon like sonme of the half brains that are on the road today, But I will give you some advise do not expect a lot of money for what you do ( That is dream land) It has just cost me �94 to renew a licence for me to do my job that I have had experience for the last 30+years needless to say I am now out of it but still hold the Class 1 for what it is worth, if you have a young family and like to see them grow up, think twice and go to ASDA you will pick up more money packing shelves at niight! You think i am Joking? Wait for the honest replies.

[Panic Button]

I took up artic driving about 4 years ago, and it's the best job I ever had.

My employer, while not being perfect, does not expect you to beak any rules on hours and the like. Quite the opposite, we are expected to be legal at all times.

Unfortunately the pay rates are not rising, probably due to the availability of East European drivers.