Heavy rigid (HR) truck licence courses in NSW

An HR licence, often called an HR truck licence, allows drivers to operate heavy rigid vehicles such as rigid trucks over 8 tonnes with more than two axles. It suits drivers wanting to move from a light vehicle licence into heavy vehicle work, including those in freight, waste collection or trades requiring larger vehicles.

This page lists 7 providers across NSW delivering HR truck licence training, with prices ranging from $1,129 to $1,900. Courses typically run for 1 to 2 days and are delivered through the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) framework, combining practical driving instruction with a licence test.

Once issued, the HR licence does not require periodic renewal through training. Licence renewal is handled administratively through Service NSW and Transport for NSW, based on standard driver licence renewal periods rather than course-based requalification.