Based in Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands , Tableland Truck School offers individual lessons on an hourly basis (lessons can be 1,2,3 or 4
hours long). We can provide early starts or late finishes 7 days a week so you can complete your training with minimal interruption to your
work day. If you are not local, we can come to your home or workplace (fees apply) to start or end your lesson.
Our goal is for you, is not only to pass your license, but to ensure that you are a safe, competent and confident operator.
We offer lessons in the following classes:
HR – Heavy Rigid
This class includes:
A bus (more than 8t GVM with more than 2 axles) with or without a
trailer of not more than 9t GVM
A truck including a prime mover (more than 8t GVM with more than
2 axles) with or without a trailer of not more than 9t GVM
An articulated bus
A specially constructed vehicle, including a tractor (more than 8t GVM
with more than 2 axles), with or without a trailer of not more than 9t
GVM
Requirements:
Must have held a driver licence for at least 24 months
HC - Heavy Combination
This class includes:
A truck (more than 8t GVM) with a trailer of more than 9t GVM
A prime mover (more than 8t GVM) with a trailer of more than 9t GVM
(semitrailer)
A specially constructed vehicle, including a tractor (more than 8t GVM
with more than 2 axles), with a trailer of more than 9t GVM
Requirements:
Must have held a driver licence for at least 24 months including MR or
HR licence for at least 12 months
If you want your MR (Medium Rigid) we suggest you complete your HR
which will enable you to drive a MR class vehicle.
Testing
We recommend having us book your test for you when both you and
your instructor feel you are ready. This will ensure the truck and
instructor are available for your use.
We also recommend having a 45 minute refresher lesson immediately
prior to your test.
The Road Rules (written test of 10 questions specific to Heavy Vehicles)
has a cost of $20.10 (subject to change) payable to Queensland Transport.
The Practical driving test has a cost of $47.15 (subject to change).
If we book your test for you, you pay the Practical test fee to us.
Helpful Links
Practice the Heavy Vehicle Road Rules written test here.
https://www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/rrtexternal/SelectExam.jsp
Information on Heavy Vehicle Licensing from Queensland Transport.
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Getting-a-heavy-vehicle-licence.aspx
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0438 295 437
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