Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What do I need to do to acquire a Heavy Vehicle (Truck) Licence?
To apply for a Medium (MR) Truck Licence, you must hold your Car Licence for 1 year (starting from RED Ps). If applying directly for a Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence, you must hold your Car Licence for 2 years (second year of GREEN Ps).
If you have held a HR Truck Licence for 12 months or more, you can then upgrade to a Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi Combination (MC) Truck Licence.
The process to upgrade your licence involves: Written Test & Practical Driving Test: It’s helpful but not mandatory to complete the written test at Queensland Transport before starting lessons with Brisbane Heavy Vehicle Training. Practical Driving Test: Conducted with Transport & Main Roads (TMR).
2. Can I take the course on an international or interstate licence?
No. You must hold a Queensland (QLD) Licence to complete any vehicle testing. If you are from overseas or interstate, transfer your licence to a Queensland licence before enrolling. Interstate drivers also need to transfer their driving history when visiting a Transport & Main Roads (TMR) office.
ELIGIBILITY FOR A LICENCE (TENURE)
Before commencing your truck driver training, you must ensure that you are eligible to obtain the licence that you want, i.e. you have held your drivers licence for the prerequisite times and there are no current suspensions or problems with your licence. For HR (Heavy Rigid) — must have held an open or provisional car licence for a continuous period of 2 years or more. Eligibility can be affected by loss of licence, outstanding fines and medical conditions.
Due to Privacy issues you are the only person that can check your eligibility. We highly recommend that you check your eligibility before you spend a lot of money on truck driver training. If you have recently moved to Queensland from interstate and you have changed your drivers licence over to a Queensland Licence, the Department of Transport and Main Roads may not have your driving history. Therefore, when it comes time for us to book your practical driving test, it will appear on the computerised booking system that you have not held a licence for the required length of time to be eligible to undertake the practical driving test. Providing there are no actual issues with your licence history, it is simply an administrative process.
You need to authorise the Department of Transport and Main Roads to obtain your driving history. This process normally takes approximately 48 hours, but can take up to a 7 business days. After this has been done, we will be able to book you in for your test. If you have outstanding traffic fines (SPERS), providing you enter into a payment arrangement with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, you should still be able to proceed with booking a heavy vehicle practical driving test. If you held an overseas drivers licence you will need to provide Department of Transport and Main Roads with a copy and possibly a translation to determine what class of licence you are allowed to undertake
3. How many lessons will I need?
The time required to learn depends on each person's experience and learning pace. Most individuals complete around 4 hours of training (a one-day course) before taking the driving test for Medium and Heavy Rigid licenses. However, those with less driving experience may find a 6-hour course more beneficial
4. Can Brisbane Heavy Vehicle Training book my test for me?
Yes! We can book your test and ensure the availability of the vehicle and instructor. We require your driver’s licence number and a $200 deposit to secure your booking.
5. What are the costs involved in getting my licence?
Booking fee: $67 (included in our course cost). Written test fee: Approx. $30 (prices subject to change). This test includes 10 multiple-choice questions.
6. How can I pay for my course?
We accept EFTPOS (Visa & Mastercard)(Fees may apply), Cash, and Direct Deposit. All payments must be made on the day or in advance.
7. Where do I attend my training?
All training begins at or near our Sandgate office or a TMR facility. Your final session will be held near the TMR office before your practical driving test.
8. What should I bring on the day of my training?
- Driver’s Licence Medical certificates (if required)
- Suitable clothing (Hi-Vis shirts are suggested; vests can be provided)
- Closed-toe footwear (no open footwear allowed)
9. What types of heavy vehicle licence’s does Brisbane Heavy Vehicle Training offer?
Condition A: Automatic gearboxes only (recommended for those with an automatic car licence).
Condition B: Syncromesh (single-clutch) and automatic gearboxes (only available for those who hold a manual car licence).
Note: You will not be licensed to drive Constant Mesh Gearboxes (Road Ranger Gearbox).
Training vehicles include: UD MK 11 250 (2018 model, 5-speed automatic)
Fuso Fighter 1224 (2020 model, 5-speed automatic)
ISUZU FRD Series Tray Truck (2024 model, 5-speed automatic)
10. Do you offer Forklift or Order Picking Forklift courses?
Yes, we are fully accredited assessors for both high-risk licences. Courses are conducted at your business onsite in association with Worksafe Training RTO - Final Trim Training, Provider Number 41345.
11. Can I get a refund, if I need to cancel?
Please visit our Terms and Conditions page for details on our refund policy.
Terms and Conditions | Brisbane Heavy Vehicle Training (bhvtraining.com.au)
Helpful Heavy Vehicle website links: Queensland Transport
Department of Transport and Main Roads