Having spent 20+ years training and assessing military drivers in heavy vehicles from light rigid through to heavy combination, Laurie is able to draw on his vast experience to assist new heavy vehicle drivers to be highly competent and safe on our roads.  

Competency based assessment is a more relaxed way of learning. Many don't understand how easy it is or how much you can learn. It covers all the basic manoeuvres; and includes; breakdown procedures, loads and lashings and pre-departure checks.

Laurie also includes information on the current fatigue management system, heavy vehicle logbooks, weighbridge procedures and do's and don'ts of long distance driving.

Laurie specialises in ambulance and fire service licence upgrades.

What do you need to do before you are trained by me?

1. Decide what licence level you need?
   
   a.  LR - truck or bus up to 8 tonne GVM
   
   b.  MR - truck or bus over 8 tonne GVM, 2 axles and tow trailer up to 9 tonne
   
   c.  HR - Truck or bus over 8 tonne GVM 3 axles. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM (normally roadranger gearbox)
   
   d.  HC - Semi trailer or HR with Any trailer with a GVM of more than 9 tonnes
    
2. Go to the RTA registry office fill out an "application for Licence form" and pass a heavy vehicle knowledge test.
    
3. Purchase the CBA log book and guide book.
    
4. Then call me!

Prices for Heavy Vehicle Training and Assessment

Prices listed are for the NSW Central Coast. For Sydney or Newcastle clients, prices may change slightly depending on distance from the home depot.

LR = $80/hr approx 6 hrs

MR = $90/hr approx 8 hrs

HR = $100/hr approx 10-12 hrs

HC = $110/hr approx 12-14 hrs

 

If the client supplies the vehicle,

training is $50 per hour. 

(Prices are subject to change without notice.)