The Driving School delivers a comprehensive range of truck and heavy vehicle driving lessons, one-day and condensed training courses for all heavy vehicle licence types.
LR
Light Rigid Truck
MR
Medium Rigid Truck
HR
Heavy Rigid Truck
HC
Heavy Combination Truck
MC
Multi Combination Truck
Other Licence Options
NSW
Truck Licenses
Classes LR to MC, all gearbox types
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Truck Licences
1 day training courses available LR, MR, HR and HC
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& Refresher Training
Verification of Competency or Refresher Training courses
Learn moreAll training and assessment delivered on behalf of Raise Training RTO 91655 by instructors with deep industry experience.
We support students across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Northern Rivers.
Our large fleet of air-conditioned vehicles makes it easy to train with the best gearbox type for your career.
We're open from Monday to Friday, with training starting at 6 am daily and tests available on Saturdays.
I completed both my HR and HC with the team, and the level of professionalism, patience, and support I received was outstanding.
Chad, Jamie, and Mac were exceptional throughout the training, and Sue and Joe in the office were always incredibly helpful and welcoming. Every interaction I had with the team reinforced that I chose the right school.
I’ve been thoroughly impressed from start to finish, and i highly recommend The Driving School to everyone. They deliver a standard of training and service that truly sets them apart.
Thank you again for the guidance, support, and genuine care you’ve shown.
Matthew Williams
HR and HC Student
Looking for a truck driver training centre on the Gold Coast?
Located in Arundel, with additional on-site training available in Brisbane, The Driving School delivers a comprehensive range of truck driving lessons, one-day courses, and condensed training for all heavy vehicle licence types.
Our experienced and qualified instructors can help you qualify for your LR, MR or HR driving licence/ticket. We also offer training for HC and MC licence classes.
Whether your goal is to advance in the transport industry or travel around Australia in a motorhome, our flexible truck driver training options cover all classes of heavy vehicle licences in Queensland and New South Wales. This includes LR, MR, HR, HC and MC licences and all gearbox types. The Driving School has delivered heavy vehicle instruction since 1999, with government approved training and assessment delivered on behalf of RAISE Training RTO 91655.
Located 23 minutes from downtown Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast and just 50 minutes from Brisbane CBD, our purpose-built training facility at Arundel offers heavy vehicle and truck driver training and practical testing for a wide selection of heavy vehicles. Contact us for further information on our heavy vehicle driver training.
We have a large fleet of air-conditioned vehicles to offer you the option of training with different gearbox types (automatic, synchromesh and non-synchromesh, commonly known as a roadranger or crashbox). This means we can offer you the best and most economical way to get your truck licence as quickly as possible.
All of our qualified instructors have industry experience – we focus on giving you the skills you need to actually work in the field and land your next role.
I recently completed my MC truck licence with Shane and the training and service was second to none.
Two full days of driving and then the test and passed with flying colours. Fast processing of my statement of attainment being sent to me the next day.
I highly recommend The driving school if you are looking at obtaining or upgrading your truck licence.
Jacob Hulm
MC Student
Generally, you can book a driving test very quickly. Our driving tests are pre-allocated to us by TMR Queensland, which means wait times are minimal.
Queensland MC licence and NSW heavy vehicle licence tests don’t need TMR slots. Instead, they’re conducted at our Gold Coast training facility. You’ll be able to book a test as soon as we have availability – call us on 07 5537 8101 to find out when that is.
Most students require 3 to 5 lessons before they feel confident enough to take their practical tests. To get an unrestricted licence, you may need around 10 to 12 hours of training to build up the skills you need. Keep in mind that everyone is different – you can have as many (or as few) lessons as you like.
Exactly which licence you’ll need depends on your job. Generally, we recommend an HR(B) licence. That way, you’ll be able to drive both manual and automatic trucks.
It depends on what licence you want. You can view the pricing options for each licence by clicking through the ‘Licence Options’ dropdown in the main navigation menu.
Our HR(B) Licence in a Day course, for example, costs just $1,150. That includes 3 hours of training, a one-hour assessment lesson, and a one-hour driving test. (Keep in mind that TMR requires a separate fee (currently $75) to book your test in.)
