Licence classes

Find the Right Heavy Vehicle Licence

From HR rigid trucks to MC road trains — we offer RMS-approved training for every heavy vehicle class. Choose your licence below and get started.

The Licence Pathway

Heavy vehicle licences are progressive — each class builds on the last. Here's the standard pathway from C class to MC.

C Class
Standard car licence — starting point
LR
1+ year C class required
MR
2+ year C required
HR
2+ year C required
HC
1+ year HR required
MC
1+ year HR required
LRYour first step into the truck driving industry

Light Rigid (LR) Licence

The LR licence covers rigid vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM with two axles. It's the ideal starting point for drivers looking to enter delivery, catering, and light freight industries before progressing to heavier classes.

1 day

Prerequisites: Current C or P1 class licence (minimum 1 year)

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What's included

  • Pre-drive vehicle familiarisation
  • On-road training with RMS-approved instructor
  • RMS licence test preparation
  • Certificate of completion

Career pathways

  • Food and beverage delivery
  • Courier and parcel services
  • Furniture and removals
  • Light freight and logistics
MRStep up to two-axle trucks and wider opportunities

Medium Rigid (MR) Licence

The MR licence covers rigid vehicles over 8 tonnes GVM with two axles, including many tippers, tautliners, and service vehicles. A popular choice for tradespeople, council workers, and those progressing toward HR.

1 day

Prerequisites: Current C or P2  licence (minimum 2 year)

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What's included

  • Pre-drive vehicle familiarisation
  • On-road training with RMS-approved instructor
  • RMS licence test preparation
  • Certificate of completion

Career pathways

  • Tipper and earthmoving support
  • Council and utilities
  • Trade and service vehicles
  • Regional freight
HRYour entry point to a professional driving career

Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence

The HR licence covers rigid trucks  23 tonnes GVM with more than three axles. It's the most common starting point for drivers entering the freight, delivery, waste management, and construction industries.

1 day

Prerequisites: Current C or P2 class licence (minimum 2 year)

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What's included

  • Pre-drive vehicle familiarisation
  • On-road training with RMS-approved instructor
  • RMS licence test preparation
  • Certificate of completion

Career pathways

  • Delivery driver
  • Waste management
  • Construction logistics
  • Local freight
HCArticulated vehicles and interstate freight

Heavy Combination (HC) Licence

The HC licence allows you to drive articulated vehicles including semi-trailers and B-trailers. It opens doors to interstate freight, bulk haulage, and logistics careers across Australia.

1 day

Prerequisites: Current HR licence (minimum 1 year)

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What's included

  • Coupling and uncoupling procedures
  • Reversing and manoeuvring training
  • Highway and urban driving
  • RMS licence test preparation

Career pathways

  • Interstate freight
  • Bulk haulage
  • Logistics and transport
  • Refrigerated transport
MCThe pinnacle of heavy vehicle licensing

Multi-Combination (MC) Licence

The MC licence is the highest heavy vehicle licence class in Australia. It covers B-doubles, road trains, and other multi-combination vehicles — the most demanding freight routes on the continent.

1 to 2 days

Prerequisites: Current HR licence (minimum 1 year)

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What's included

  • B-double coupling and configuration
  • Advanced reversing techniques
  • Load management and weight distribution
  • RMS licence test preparation

Career pathways

  • B-double operator
  • Road train driver
  • Long-haul freight
  • Mining and resources

Common Questions

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Sydney's specialist heavy vehicle training school. RMS approved, industry experienced, and committed to getting you licensed.

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