Heavy vehicle training
Which truck licence do I need?
Answer a few questions about the truck or bus you'll drive and see the Queensland licence class it needs. The class depends on the vehicle's GVM, its axles and what it tows.
Answer the questions and the licence class you need appears here.
A summary of TMR's Queensland licence classes, not legal advice. Check the compliance plate of the vehicle you'll drive, and TMR's licence classes page (opens in a new tab) prevails if anything here differs.
Queensland truck licence classes at a glance
| Class | Vehicle (TMR summary) | Trailer | Standard upgrade requirement (excludes learner time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Rigid (LR) licence | Bus or truck of not more than 8t GVM | Up to 9t GVM | Class C for at least 1 year |
| Medium Rigid (MR) licence | Bus or truck over 8t GVM with a maximum of 2 axles | Up to 9t GVM | Class C for at least 1 year |
| Heavy Rigid (HR) licence | Bus or truck over 8t GVM with more than 2 axles, or an articulated bus | Up to 9t GVM | Class C for at least 2 years, or LR or MR for at least 1 year |
| Heavy Combination (HC) licence | Truck (incl. prime mover) over 8t GVM towing a trailer over 9t GVM | Over 9t GVM | MR or HR for at least 1 year |
| Multi Combination (MC) | B-doubles and road trains. Not offered by LicenceLane. | ||
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