Requirements
- Students must hold a current Victorian car drivers licence.
- Students must have held an Australian car drivers licence for at least 12 months.
- Students must provide proof of identity.
- Students must have confidence in driving a manual vehicle.
- Students must have studied the Vic Roads Truck and Bus Handbook.
How much does it cost to get a truck licence in Vic?
How much it costs to get your heavy rigid truck license in Victoria will depend on the amount of experience that you have. At Transport Driver Training (TDT), we have courses for experienced drivers starting from $800 and courses for novices starting from $1190 (gearbox specific).
How do I get a P2 licence Vic?
Aged 21 to 24 Progressing to P2 Probationary Licence (Green Ps)
- Have been on your learner permit for a minimum of 6 months.
- Pass the driving test.
- Pass an eyesight test.
- Pass the Hazard Perception Test.
What truck can I drive with a HR licence in Victoria?
Anyone with a HR license can drive trucks and buses over 8 tonne GVM with three or more axles and a maximum towing weight of 9 tonnes. A HC license means you can operate heavy articulated vehicles with a truck and trailer over 9 tonne or a semi-trailer with one trailer.
What is license type R in Victoria?
A motorcycle learner permit or licence can be obtained from 18 years of age. This is shown as ‘R’ under licence type on a Victorian driver licence. Check how to get your motorcycle licence.
Do truckers make a lot of money?
The average for drivers with their careers in full swing is around $45,000 to $60,000 annually. Depending on the company and with a safe driving record spanning several years, a driver can potentially earn upward of $70,000 or more.
What is the highest truck licence in Australia?
MC Licence (Multi Combination)
A MC Licence is the largest vehicle licence that you can get.
What do blue P plates mean in Victoria?
If you are a probationary driver you must display P plates whenever you drive.
Can you upgrade P1 to P2 online?
If you meet certain eligibility criteria, you can renew or upgrade your NSW Driver Licence online. The term that you renew or upgrade for depends on the licence class: P1 Car and Rider – 18 months. P2 Car, Light Rigid, Medium Rigid, Heavy Rigid – 3 years.
How long are you on P2 for Vic?
three years
P1 and P2 probationary licences Victoria has a two stage probationary driver licence. A P1 licence is issued for the first 12 months followed by a P2 licence for three years.
What is the difference between HR and HC?
HR – Heavy Rigid – heavy rigid trucks or buses (including articulated buses). HC – Heavy Combination – heavy articulated vehicles.
How do I get a Vic HR license?
How to get a heavy vehicle licence
- hold a current Victorian car licence.
- hold or have held an Australian car licence for the minimum time or a lower heavy vehicle category for the required minimum time.
- pass an eyesight test.
- pass a heavy vehicle knowledge test.
- pass an on-road heavy vehicle driving assessment.
Can I drive a 12 passenger van with a regular license?
Driving licence held on or after 1 January 1997
However, you can drive a minibus with a full category B (entitlement to drive a regular car) within the UK up to 16 passenger seats as long as the following conditions apply: you’re 21 or older. you’ve had your driving licence for at least 2 years.
Can I drive a 5 tonne truck on a car Licence?
‘C1 and ‘C’ licences
If the vehicle has a MAM between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C1’ LGV driving licence is needed, however, if the (MAM) is more than 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C’ LGV driving licence is needed.
What is B and E license?
Category B+E is for car drivers who would like to be able to tow a trailer with their car. With a Category B+E driving licence (car & trailer combination), you will be able to drive your car and tow a trailer with a maximum combined weight of up to 7 tonnes.
What do R plates mean?
Restricted drivers
Restricted drivers
After passing the driving test for a motor car or a motorcycle, you must display amber R plates for a period of one year from the date of passing the test. The plates must conform to legal specifications and must be clearly visible to others from in front of the vehicle and from behind.
Is it worth it to be a truck driver in 2022?
Due to the ongoing shortage of long-haul drivers, it’s a great time to get into the industry. American Trucking Associations estimates that the industry needs 80,000 more drivers. That could be the same or worse next year, with those estimates expected to surpass 160,000 by 2030.
Are truck drivers in demand 2022?
SAN DIEGO — The truck driver shortage eased slightly in 2022, after more than 90% of TL carriers raised pay last year, but the industry still faces its second-largest number of vacancies on record, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said Tuesday.
Where do most truck drivers live?
Top 50 Cities for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
| Rank | City | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joplin, MO | 4,330 |
| 2 | Danville, IL | 670 |
| 3 | Fayetteville, AR | 11,230 |
| 4 | Odessa, TX | 3,520 |
What’s considered a light truck?
Light-duty trucking is a United States designation for trucks and vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight up to 8500 pounds and payload capacities up to 4000 pounds.
Is Australia short of truck drivers?
A shortage of drivers has been “an ever-increasing problem for some years”, according to Queensland Trucking Association chief executive Gary Mahon. “It doesn’t matter which state you’re in, what industry you’re working in, the shortages are right across the board,” he said.