How much does it cost to get a truck licence in Australia?

How much does it cost to get a truck licence in Australia?

At Transport Driver Training (TDT), we have courses for experienced drivers starting from $800 and courses for novices starting from $1190 (gearbox specific).

Can I drive a 3.5 tonne truck on a normal licence?

What size van can I hire on a normal licence? You can hire any van up to 3.5 tonnes on a standard driving licence. That includes large vans such as the full size Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter.

What does a Class 2 licence cover?

A Class 2 driving licence allows you to drive a category C vehicle. A category C vehicle is also known as a rigid body vehicle. Having a Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 3500kg and tow a trailer up to 750kg. If you want to drive an articulated lorry you will need a Class 1 HGV licence.

How do I get a truck licence in Australia?

To get your heavy truck licence and work as a truckie in Australia, you’ll need to pass the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA). You can take this test with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). If there’s no RTO nearby, you can sit the test with a Roads and Maritime Testing Officer.

Can I still drive a 7.5 tonne with car Licence?

Car licences issued before January 1997 have automatic rights to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (known as ‘grandfather rights’). If you gained your car licence after that date, you cannot automatically drive Category C1 vehicles, so you will require the training to upgrade your licence.

What size lorry is Class 2?

Class 2. Class 2, or the category C licences. This is going to be for any HGV that is more than 7.5 tonnes and has a rigid body base. The cab will not come apart from the trailer with this type of class.

Is truck driving worth it Australia?

Great salary According to the statistics, the average salary for heavy vehicle driver in Australia is $61,000 which is higher than average. The highest paying truck driving job would be HC & MC Truck drivers whose average salary is around $80,000 to $120,000 approximately.

What licence do I need for a 3.5 tonne?

In order to legally drive a 3.5-tonne horsebox on public roads, you need a Category C1 licence. This licence specifically qualifies you to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes WITHOUT trailers in tow.

Can I go straight to a Class 1 licence?

After qualifying as a Class 2 HGV driver, you can go straight in to becoming a Class 1 HGV driver by taking the Category E practical test. However, there are several steps you must take before becoming a Class 2 driver: Obtain a car driving licence. Apply for a provisional lorry licence.