Enquire Online Now
At 2 start, we take pride in all the equipment we use to train our students, especially our driver training vehicles in our fleet! We give all our vehicles the upmost care. Find out about our fleet, which includes vehicle locations and vehicle specifications. If you see any of our vehicles out and about, be sure to give them a wave!
Class 1 Vehicles
Our category C+E vehicles are used for Class 1 HGV training packages and courses. From an ultimate package, to a 14-hour course, we can cover various training requirements for our students.
HX26 WTM
Our first Electric HGV to arrive on site was HX26 WTM. This articulated lorry is the first DAF XD Electric 350e to be delivered anywhere in Portsmouth!
Our Portsmouth depot is where you can find our EV Blue.
HX26 WTN
Our second Electric HGV to arrive on site was HX26 WTN. This articulated lorry is the second DAF XD Electric 350e to be delivered anywhere in Portsmouth!
Our Portsmouth depot is where you can find our EV Red.
Minty
Commonly known as Minty to many, our Minty articulated lorry is a DAF CF450 FT 2 axle class 1 LGV unit with a cartwright trailer.
Our Portsmouth depot is where you can find Minty, with its naval heritage.
Pinky
This DAF CF 450 FT is typically referred to as Pinky, and definitely stands out.
Our Reading depot is where you can find Pinky.
OE72 CPX
This new DAF, also known as our famous Apprenticeship truck, features camera mirrors.
Our Worthing depot is where you can find
Big Red
LR21 EWX also known as Big Red, is one of our largest and most reliant fleet vehicles.
Our Southampton depot is where you can find Big Red.
HY25 PVJ
This Iveco joined the 2 Start fleet in 2025, and features a fantastic Spitfire trailer.
Our Southampton depot is where you can find HY25 PVJ.
Tango
Our old reliable 2015 Daf CF 400 FT Class 1 HGV is a fan favourite. Although this is an older C+E, it still holds its own and functions as well as any newer model.
Our Worthing depot is where you can find Tango.
HX67 VVU
Our blue 2017 Daf CF 440 FT Class 1 HGV rests at our Reading depot. One of our original vehicles, this C+E helps many students pass their class 1 test.
Our Reading depot is where you can find HX67 VVU.
HY70 BMV
We obtained the Gold DAF CF 450 FT in 2020. The colours make the vehicle eye catching to many road users.
Our Theale depot is where you can find HY70 BMV.
T16 HGV
The 2014 Daf CF 440 FT Class 1 HGV it prominent from the union Jack flag on the front of the unit
Our Worthing depot is where you can find T16 HGV.
NX71 YVR
Our 2021 white IVECO AT440ST/P White C+E was wrapped in late 2024 to pay tribute to the Spitfire Plane, in which Southampton was the place it originated from.
Our Southampton depot is where you can find NX71 YVR
NX71 YVR
Our 2021 white IVECO AT440ST/P White C+E was wrapped in late 2024 to pay tribute to the Spitfire Plane, in which Southampton was the place it originated from.
Our Southampton depot is where you can find NX71 YVR
Class 2 Vehicles
Our Cat C vehicles help students gain their category C licence. Depending on the experience, we offer many levels of Cat C training at our six training depots.
HN68 GXZ
This rigid is situated at our Southampton depot. Designed to commemorate the fallen soldiers from the Great World War, this vehicle can be seen on the roads around the Winchester and Southampton area.
T19 HGV
Our T19 Cat C is a 2017 DAF. Living at our Reading depot, this vehicle loves driving out and about the Reading area. This Cat C also loves seeing other road users!
HY70 BKE
Also seen at our Portsmouth depot, this is our 2021 DAF LF 230 FA category C rigid.
T50 HGV
Our T50 category C HGV also resides with the rest of our team at our Reading depot.
T60 HGV
Our class 2 T60 DAF LF 220 FA lives at our Southampton depot. You can see this rigid training our students around the Southampton region.
HY70 BKD
Cat C rigid DAF LF 230 FA is seen training at our Reading depot. Training completed in this category C vehicle can range from reversing techniques, to on road driving experience.
T70 HGV
This 2017 DAF T70 lives at our Worthing depot.
HY19 DZN
This rigid HGV is a DAF LF 230 FA. You will see this HGV at our Worthing depot.
NX59KFR
This IVECO TRAKKER AD380T45W is used for our lorry loader training. The IVECO is shared across all depots for lorry loader training courses. This vehicle has the clamshell attachment.
BX55URC
This is our IVECO ML150E21K. Also used for HIAB lorry loader training, such as the brick grab and hook training. This IVECO is shared across depots. You may also see this HIAB lorry at other locations other than our depots, as you can complete our HIAB ALLMI training at your own site.
Category B Vehicles
Our Category B vehicles are predominantly used for our Car and trailer training courses, as well as caravan towing training.
P200 NER
This 2012 Toyota Hilux pickups are shared across our depots.
GX17 WHL
This Toyota Hilux lives with the team at our Worthing depot.
RY65 UYV
This is another one of our shared category B 2016 Toyota Hilux vehicle.
FE17 XYS
This is our other shared Category B vehicle. This 2017 Hilux is the most recently manufactured vehicle out of the others.
VO66 ZGV
The 2016 Vauxhall Vivario is our PASMA truck. Used to transport towers for training at other depots, or offsite. Although this vehicle is normally at our Portsmouth depot, it has been seen out and about.
LJ66 YGD
The ford custom transit is our trusty mechanic van. This vehicle visits all depots, helping to tinker away and maintain the quality of all our vehicles.
C1 Vehicles
Our C1 vehicles are used for 7.5 tonne driver training. You can also book C1 and trailer courses, in order to drive a C1 vehicle with a trailer attachment.
HX68 ZCZ
This is our 5.2 tonne C1 van. The Iveco 50C15 is shared across our depots. This vehicle is great to use when obtaining your C1 licence entitlement. You can also gain the C1+E entitlement.
HN66 NMO
This is our 7.5 tonne C1 van. This Iveco 50C15 is also shared across our depots.
T18 HGV
The T18 is a recent addition to the 7.5 tonne fleet. This Iveco was acquired in mid 2024 and can be spotted in Portsmouth and surrounding towns, such as Fareham, Botley, and Cosham.
D1 Vehicles
D1 minibus training requires a passenger carrying vehicle. Our minibus training can also include a trailer attachment if needed.
RE67 DVC
The 4.6 tonne ford transit minibus is shared across our depots.
Although this is the only D1 vehicle at 2 Start, it is always out on the roads, helping students get their D1 entitlement.
