Truck Licences

Truck Licensing on the Central Coast

Keep on Trucking Safely

Looking to upgrade your truck driver licence on the Central Coast? At Truck Training & Assessments, we are committed to helping you pass.

When you book a service with Truck Training & Assessments, you can rest assured we will do everything we can to meet your needs. To better accommodate your schedule, we may be able to spread out the courses over multiple days – if attending 1 or 2 days solid is not possible. We are happy to provide the truck required for training, and we may also be able to provide the lesson in your truck – providing it meets the necessary requirements.

To book a lesson with our Central Coast truck driving instructors, call us today.

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Our Vehicle Licencing Services

Our Central Coast driving instructors offer training and assessments for the following licence upgrades:

Heavy Combination (HC) Licence Upgrades: Provided for conditional & unconditional road range gears – we specialise in these licences
Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence Upgrades: Provided for conditional & unconditional road range gears – we specialise in these licences
Medium Rigid (MR) Licence Upgrades: This licence also allows the holder to operate buses
Light Rigid (LR) Licence Upgrades: This licence allows the holder to operate minibuses and ambulances, as well as smaller trucks
Car Licences: Services for this licence type are provided by ABC Driving School Central Coast – which is part of our business

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Conditions for Licence Upgrades

It is important to note the following when considering going for your licence upgrade:

You will need to have a valid car licence for 12 months before it can be upgraded
If you’re currently on Red P plates, you cannot upgrade to a truck licence
Green P 1s can be upgraded to a LR or MR licence
Green P 2s can be upgraded to a HR licence – however, you must have held the licence for 2 years

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Road Range Truck Licencing

The course for this licence can typically be completed within 2 days. It covers key manoeuvring as well as reversing actions. During the course, the driver will be tested in the following conditions:

Multi traffic situations
Highways
Mountain bends
Single & multilane roundabouts
Dual lane main roads & single lane roads
Secure load courses – entailing the loading of excavators or standard freight - can also be arranged.

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Other Licences

We are able to conduct assessments for Unrestricted Gearbox Licences, Automatic Truck Licences, and Synchromesh Truck Licences. However, certain prerequisites need to be met. Get in touch with us today to find out more.

For Unrestricted Gearbox Licences, we cover basic factors – including the use of the ratchet strap and truckies hitch. You can find out more about the hitch, and other load restraints, via the link below.

Load Restraint Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum tonnage I am permitted to haul on my licence in NSW?

This will vary, depending on what licence you have. With an LR licence, you are permitted to haul 4.5 to 8 tonnes. For MR, HR, and HC licences, you are not permitted to haul more than 9 tonnes.
I have an overseas licence. Is it valid in NSW?

This will depend on a range of conditions. For example, if you are a permanent resident in Australia, you can drive on a current overseas licence for up to 3 months. If you are a visitor, your current overseas licence may be valid indefinitely. We recommend checking the Transport for NSW website to verify how long your licence is valid according to your circumstances.
What licence do I need to operate a gearbox truck?

An Unrestricted Gearbox Licence is required if you want to operate any kind of gearbox truck. The final test for this licence typically takes an hour to complete.