B+E car and trailer towing course

No. Since December 2021, anyone with a full car licence can tow a trailer of up to 3,500kg maximum authorised mass without taking a separate test. You still need to stay within your vehicle's towing limits and know how to load, hitch and reverse safely, which is what our B+E familiarisation course covers.

Farmers, horse owners, tradespeople towing plant or equipment, and anyone new to towing who wants to do it confidently. Employers also use it to show staff have been trained before they tow company trailers.

Since 2001. Nithcree grew out of a family haulage business and opened its Dumfries training centre that year. We opened in Perth in 2021 and became a registered NPORS plant training centre in 2024. Read our 25-year story.

90% of candidates who train with Nithcree pass. Our instructors have more than 300 years of industry experience between them, and two are DVSA reverse examiners. See how we do it.

Possibly. Scottish funding, No One Left Behind employability support and English schemes can cover some or all of a course, depending on where you live and your circumstances. See funding options or ask us to check before you book.

Every course runs at our Dumfries centre in Heathhall. LGV and B+E courses also run at our Perth centre.

Yes. We train individuals and whole teams, from complete beginners to experienced staff who need refreshers, Driver CPC hours or an NPORS experienced worker test. Call us to plan training around your work.

Call 01387 256528 or send an enquiry. Tell us what you want to drive or operate and your experience, and we will recommend the right course and check funding before you commit.