Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Driving Training Solutions in London
Established in 1963, Wallace School of Transport has built a reputation as a trusted provider of professional driver training across the UK. Our expertise spans HGV/LGV, forklift, driver CPC, and specialist courses, delivered through modern automatic training vehicles and qualified instructors. Accredited by RTITB, DVSA, NRI, and NDVIR, we maintain rigorous quality standards through annual inspections and continuous staff requalification. With over 60 years of experience, we offer transparent pricing, flexible training locations including London, Croydon, and Slough, and a commitment to high pass rates. Our family-run business prioritises customer success, evidenced by testimonials highlighting exceptional instructor support and industry-recognised credentials. We serve both individual learners and corporate clients, providing levy-funded apprenticeships and tailored training solutions.
Services
HGV Driver Training
LGV Driver Training
Forklift Training
Driver CPC Training
ADR Driver Training
C1 Ambulance Training
HIAB Lorry Training
Transport Managers CPC
Driver Assessor Training
LGV Instructor Training
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Over 60 years of specialist driver training experience
- Accredited by RTITB, DVSA, NRI, and NDVIR
- Own modern automatic training vehicles at multiple locations
- Transparent pricing with no broker fees
- Industry-leading first-time pass rates
Associations and certifications
- RTITB
- DVSA
- NRI
- NDVIR
What people say
Family atmosphere
Brilliant instructor
Fantastic work
Spotless vehicles
True professional
Services
HGV Driver Training
Professional HGV driver training for Class C and C+E licences using modern automatic vehicles. Our DVSA-approved courses include theory test preparation, practical training, and test booking. Instructors provide personalised support to achieve first-time pass success.
Driver CPC Training
Comprehensive Driver CPC training covering modules 1-4 with flexible delivery options. Qualified instructors deliver classroom, remote, and on-site training to meet regulatory requirements and improve professional driving standards.
Forklift Training
RTITB-accredited forklift training for counterbalance, reach, and pivot steer trucks. Bespoke courses available at our Park Royal centre or on-site at client premises for fleet-specific requirements.
ADR Driver Training
Specialist ADR training for dangerous goods transport compliance. Experienced instructors deliver both centre-based and on-site courses to meet sector-specific safety regulations and licensing requirements.
Transport Managers CPC
DVSA-mandated Transport Managers CPC training for logistics professionals. Courses cover regulatory compliance, safety standards, and operational management to maintain fleet operator licence requirements.
People
Neil Wallace
Co-Owner & Managing Director
Actively involved in daily operations since 1981, Neil Wallace co-leads the family business with Ruth. He oversees strategic development while maintaining close client relationships, ensuring training quality aligns with industry standards.
Ruth Wallace
Co-Owner & Operations Director
Ruth Wallace co-manages the school with Neil, focusing on operational excellence since taking leadership in the 1980s. She coordinates corporate partnerships and apprenticeship programmes while maintaining hands-on client engagement.
Questions
What HGV licence training options are available?
We offer Class C (7.5t) and C+E (articulated lorry) training using modern automatic vehicles. Courses include theory preparation, practical lessons, and test booking with experienced DVSA-approved instructors.
Do you provide corporate driver training?
Yes, we deliver customised training for businesses including fleet safety, CPC compliance, and apprenticeships. Our DRIVESAFE programme reduces accidents and meets duty-of-care obligations for commercial fleets.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, we offer SNAP Finance options allowing trainees to start with a £100 deposit. Corporate clients can also arrange account facilities with purchase order payments for bulk training requirements.
What locations do you operate from?
We have training centres in London (Park Royal), Croydon, Dartford, Enfield, Guildford, Luton, Slough, and Watford. DVSA test centres operate in Slough, Enfield, and our Park Royal headquarters.
How do I book training?
Contact us via phone or online enquiry to discuss your requirements. We'll arrange medical assessments, provisional licences, and training schedules tailored to your availability across our M25 locations.
Do you guarantee test success?
While we can't guarantee passes, our structured training approach, experienced instructors, and modern automatic vehicles consistently achieve high first-time pass rates compared to industry averages.
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Reviews (33)
Hercules De Bruyn
Jun 03, 2022
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Good service from both instructors I had. Vans easy to drive and roadworthy. Good value for your money and time.
Acton
Jun 02, 2022
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Passed my Class1 on 30.05.2022 with thanks to my instructor Tony Mines for all his support during my training and his confidence in me. Wallace are very professional would highly recommend them!
Mehrdad Naemi
May 30, 2022
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Hello everyone, I want to tell you that the best school that you can easily pass the exam is Wallace and the best and most unique instructor is Mr. David. He is really kind and patient. He is the best teacher. He is angel. Please do not miss it. If you like like me, pass the exam for the first time I'm really grateful to Mr. David
Hannah Billam
May 29, 2022
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Just want to say a massive thank you to Ian I was so nervous and I've never driven a automatic before but he reassured me and I can honestly say helped me so much on the lessons made me feel relaxed and comfortable can't thank him enough for the last 4 days. Friendly calming man
Hashk Y.
May 23, 2022
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Proper transport school, proper instructors, proper everything. Highly recommended. Trained by John @ Park Royal on C+E and for the record: He's amazing at what he does! 10/10
Khal Huss
May 22, 2022
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Wallace school of transport customer service were amazing and very responsive to email enquiries and phone. My instructor Jamie was amazing and he has so much experience on the road. I highly recommend Wallace school of transport.
Astyan Smith
May 14, 2022
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My instructor was brilliant. Always kept me calm and I found his instructions easy to follow from start to finish. Wallace is a great company to go with.
Ergys Gaxha
Apr 11, 2022
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I had an amazing time with Wallace school of transport and my instructor David helped me gain all the experience so I was ready for my test day. I passed my C+E licence first time, I was very happy throughout my journey. David is a professional highly trained instructor and has all the experience to build a successful LGV driver. I enjoyed every part of my journey at Wallace. Big thank you to David and the Wallace team. :) :)
Xs Ive
Apr 10, 2022
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I passed CE first time last week with Wallace School of transport and I am highly likely to return for anything I may need in the future. I felt at ease as soon as i met my instructor. The communication prior wasn't the best although I know they are still dealing with backlogs and the surge from over the last couple of years, despite this I was still allocated slots and passed before their estimated time! THANK YOU WALLACE!
Laura Foran
Apr 07, 2022
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I passed my C1 driving test first time! Peter Sands, brilliant instructor. Not only set me up for my test but general knowledge I can take away with me! Good instructions and feedback when driving. Thanks again!
Peter Mathew Clark
Jan 15, 2022
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My company arranged my CPC practical through Wallace. The training materials provided in advance of the theory test were easy to use and very informative. The practical test training was concise, simple and very accessible. On the day of my practical exam, Wallace's trainer was more than capable of answering any and all questions. He delivered. the training in a light hearted and good humoured manner which set everyone's nerves at ease. I passed the practical with 100% due to Mr Wallace keeping me on track to provide all the answers which he knew I could demonstrate with ease once prompted to consider each question carefully.
Claire Miller
Jan 14, 2022
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Used Wallace to book my partner Steve's class 1 and 2 examinations and training. They have been brilliant. He passed his practical first time. All thanks to Kahleed his trainer as well! being a driving instructor myself. Everything was sorted out very effectively
Blue-Aaron Burke
Jan 14, 2022
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My experience with Wallace was absolutely amazing!honestly! I been on my ups and downs trying to learn and complete the practical and CPC test. Wallace walked through every step, when it came to the practical Colin Smith my instructor was brilliant. I couldn't ask for anyone better. He was very patient, very knowledgeable as expected and taught me everything I needed for my test. The CPC I passed with a great instructor & when took my test it was with Mr Wallace heself ( the owner & examiner for my test also) he was great.
My advice for all test theory, Practical & CPC is revise, revise, revise. I can't be anymore happier then I am right now so get out there and do it. Wallace won't see you wrong. Only Positive for me!
My advice for all test theory, Practical & CPC is revise, revise, revise. I can't be anymore happier then I am right now so get out there and do it. Wallace won't see you wrong. Only Positive for me!
Y. El-Jon
Jan 11, 2022
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Wallace Training school is a great place to get training from. I had a instructor called Krishna and he was amazing. Very knowledgable, great instructor and mostly a great human being. He was supportive and inspiring and after many hours of being along side eachother, he never failed to teach me something. Overall, the experience was excellent and the staff friendly and always available. The price for the tests are not cheap, but I'm sure it's an honest price. Krishna Hanspal thank you;
Giannis Robo Rompotis
Dec 13, 2021
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Hey everyone. I just passed my C+E driving exam with Wallace School of Transport in Slough. I would like to special thank my instructor Kevin who was extremely professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend this driving school to everyone who is interested getting his license. Well done everyone and keep up the good work
Lauren Linskey
Dec 11, 2021
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Cat C PASSED FIRST TIME! - Instructor Jamie! Jamie was a fantastic instructor who got me to pass first time with my Cat C License. He had a great amount of patience and an amazing knowledge of every vehicle. Everything was simplified and I never felt nervous once. I highly recommend Jamie as a instructor. I will be back very soon to do my class 1. Thank you so much to Jamie and the whole team at Wallace! It was a pleasure training and testing with you all! I look forward to my future career as a lorry driver!
Ruun Hanad Siyad
Dec 03, 2021
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Krishna was a great instructor through out my time training with Wallace. Lessons with him were always thorough and funny. Definitely recommend him. I have my category D license now. Thanks again Krishna.
Ruun Hanad Siyad
Dec 03, 2021
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Krishna was a great instructor through out my time training with Wallace. Lessons with him were always thorough and funny. Definitely recommend him. I have my category D license now. Thanks again Krishna.
Vivianna Maia Jumite
Nov 22, 2021
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I highly recommend Wallace instructors and as a choice of company in order to achieve your additional driving qualifications! I had my pleasure to work with instructor Dave in Croydon who coached me during my C1 driving journey! I passed first time and all my credit goes to Dave and his skilful and direct training technique, Dave was very informative and full of experience.
Vivianna Maia Jumite
Nov 22, 2021
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I highly recommend Wallace instructors and as a choice of company in order to achieve your additional driving qualifications! I had my pleasure to work with instructor Dave in Croydon who coached me during my C1 driving journey! I passed first time and all my credit goes to Dave and his skilful and direct training technique, Dave was very informative and full of experience.
Liam P. Benning
Nov 20, 2021
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Second time using Wallace, great overall training school with fantastic instructors (Pat is a top man). Thanks again
James Allassani
Nov 14, 2021
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My decision to get my training with Wallace was a leap into the unknown. The instructor David was great at preparing me for the test. I will recommend Wallace to anybody who is thinking about training to operate vehicles of any kind. What you are getting is gold standard tuition. If you decide to go with Wallace, do not hesitate no matter what others tell you. Thank you to everybody at Wallace. I cannot wait to embark on my next step of training for Class1
Ko Min
Nov 03, 2021
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I passed my category D test yesterday at Slough and I was really happy. My instructor, Mr. Krishna Gurung was very good at teaching. He was very helpful, friendly and knew how to train me so well. He gave me confidence and excellent guidance to pass the test. I thank him so much and I would recommend Wallace to anyone.
Andrei Magdalini
Nov 02, 2021
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Passed my cat C today, first time. Great and supportive staff. Many thanks to Mr John for his patience, who did an amazing job making me feel confident behind the wheel.
Andrei M.
Nov 02, 2021
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Passed my cat C today, first time. Great and supportive staff. Many thanks to Mr John for his patience, who did an amazing job making me feel confident behind the wheel.
Farzin Paveh
Oct 25, 2021
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Best transport school I could ever find. Well organised and respected in the industry. Their instructor Khaleed is a complete professional gentleman who with his knowledge and friendly face makes the whole experience a remarkable journey. I'm so glad I signed up with them and getting my Cat C and C+E. Many thanks
Tyler Callaghan
Oct 17, 2021
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Great team of people who are really good at what they do, make you feel confident and very welcoming.
Matt Holbrook
Jul 09, 2021
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Passed my HGV Class 2 today with Pat at Slough branch. Could not recommend the firm and him more if I tried. He was so encouraging from the start had nothing but patience and supportive things to say whilst on training. Top bloke. Will 100% be back to train for my Class 1 with him in the next year.
Ben Armstrong
Nov 21, 2019
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I passed my LGV practical on my first attempt today and couldnt be happier! My instructor was Jamie based at Slough and he is an absolute credit to the company! He is an excellent instructor and with his guidance I was able to prepare for and pass my practical. If it wasnt for Jamie I wouldnt of passed! Great guy, professional throughout and gave excellent instruction, braking down key points to ensure I was well prepared.
Waldek Giermaziak
Oct 18, 2019
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I have Passed my cat C on first attempt with Wallace Transport School, extremely friendly staff from very start when I started my week course to the actual test from my instructor Dave Very helpful and plenty of advice which prepared me for my test. Would highly recommend to anyone who wanted there licence. Huge Thank you
John Cooper
Jun 14, 2018
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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Krishna for his excellent attitude to PCV training. Thanks to Krishna I passed my PCV practical driving test this afternoon. With his professional, straight forward and honest manner he guided me from bouncing across kerbs to competent PCV driver good enough to pass the test. I look forward to completing the final two parts of the CPC and will be in contact accordingly. Once again many thanks to Krishna, he is an asset to your company and the profession.
Elliot Stump
May 10, 2017
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Passed my HGV class 2 back end of February and my CPC start of May. My instructor Jamie within the Slough training centre was brilliant, his knowledge and passion for teaching was second to known and was a awsome bloke who cared about teaching you to the highest standard and making sure you was ready to pass first time. Wallace are fortunate to have someone of his calibre within their ranks. All the staff i dealt with were fantastic and always kept up to date with everything and always given enpugh notice of tests and training etc. Top company to use i would highly recommend this to anyone looking to take any form of driver training. Can not fault the company from start to finish of my training and tests and support.
Anthony Sweeney
May 02, 2017
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Done hgv 2 and 1 with these guys, passing first time with both.i was guided through every step of the process, and have even gained work through the associated agency in the same office. These guys have the latest kit, the best tutors, and an easy to reach location. Don't be tempted to go for the cheaper option elsewhere: if you're serious about passing your advanced driving course, these guys are who you call.