Licensing & Assessment

Heavy Vehicle Training & Testing

Professional heavy vehicle training and testing services for Light Rigid, Medium Rigid, Heavy Rigid and Heavy Combination vehicles across the Northern Territory.

Professional heavy vehicle services

Structured, professional and NT-focused heavy vehicle licensing support

Drive Blue provides structured heavy vehicle training and testing services designed to build genuine capability, support safe on-road behaviour and help drivers achieve the licensing outcomes they need.

Our services are delivered by an experienced instructor and examiner with more than 15 years of practical heavy vehicle experience across the Northern Territory and broader Northern Australia.

Light Rigid (LR)

Gross Vehicle Mass up to 8,000 kg

The Light Rigid licence authorises the holder to drive a rigid vehicle with a GVM exceeding 4,500 kg but not exceeding 8,000 kg, and any vehicle that a car licence authorises.

  • Practical pre-test training
  • Test preparation and assessment support
  • On-road skills development
  • Licence upgrade pathway support

Medium Rigid (MR)

Gross Vehicle Mass over 8,000 kg — 2 axles

The Medium Rigid licence authorises the holder to drive a 2-axle rigid vehicle with a GVM exceeding 8,000 kg, including any vehicle that an LR licence authorises.

  • Structured pre-test instruction
  • Vehicle control and manoeuvring skills
  • Road awareness and safety behaviour
  • Assessment preparation and driver feedback

Heavy Rigid (HR)

Rigid vehicle with 3 or more axles

The Heavy Rigid licence authorises the holder to drive a rigid vehicle with 3 or more axles, or an articulated bus, and any vehicle that an MR licence authorises.

  • Advanced vehicle handling and control
  • Reversing, parking and low-speed manoeuvres
  • Pre-trip inspection and safety checks
  • Licence upgrade from MR to HR pathway

Heavy Combination (HC)

Semi-trailer and B-double combinations

The Heavy Combination licence authorises the holder to drive a semi-trailer, B-double or road train combination and any vehicle that an HR licence authorises.

  • Coupling, uncoupling and combination management
  • Heavy combination reversing and manoeuvring
  • Load management and load restraint awareness
  • Advanced road safety and fatigue management

Why Drive Blue for heavy vehicles

Experienced, structured and outcome-focused heavy vehicle instruction

Heavy vehicle training requires more than just knowing how to drive a truck. It requires an instructor who understands vehicle dynamics, NT road conditions, licensing requirements and how to build real on-road competence.

Joshua brings 15+ years of heavy vehicle instruction and assessment experience across the Northern Territory, combined with a background in adult learning and structured skills development that ensures each learner gets the right support for their individual needs.

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NT-based and NT-focused

All heavy vehicle training and testing is delivered across the Northern Territory, with knowledge of local roads, conditions and licensing requirements.

15+ years of instructor experience

More than 15 years as a heavy vehicle driving instructor and examiner, supporting drivers from LR through to HC licence class.

Individual and organisational services

Heavy vehicle training available for individual drivers as well as workplace and corporate programs for fleets and transport organisations.

Quote-based delivery

Heavy vehicle training and testing is priced based on licence class, session requirements, participant numbers and location. Contact Drive Blue for a tailored quote.

Ready to get your heavy vehicle licence?

Contact Drive Blue to discuss heavy vehicle training and testing across Light Rigid, Medium Rigid, Heavy Rigid and Heavy Combination licence classes.

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