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HR Licence cost: course providers compared

We compared 12 HR licence providers. Published prices run $990 to $1,895, taken from each provider's own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book.

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Western Australia (6)

  • True Blue Truck Training$990
    Duration
    1 day (6 hours)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Perth WA

    HR-B 1 day is $990 (6 hours plus truck hire for the test). 2-day HR-B is $1,320 (8 hours). Road Ranger 2 days $1,750, 3 days $2,150. Tests are at Department of Transport sites such as Joondalup, Rockingham, Mandurah, Kelmscott and Midland.

  • Blue Horse Truck Driver Training$1,125
    Duration
    4 to 5 hours
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Canning Vale WA

    HR-A (automatic) is $1,125 for 4 hours (3 on-road plus 1 for the practical driving assessment). HR-B is $1,290 for 5 hours. Road Ranger is $1,390. Extra hours $265 each. Re-assessment HR $575.

  • Operator Training and Assessments$1,190
    Duration
    1 to 2 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Midvale WA
    RTO
    52956

    HR-A from $1,190. HR-B and Open from $1,290. Practical driving assessment is held on site. 'From' price on the provider page.

  • Mega Truck Training$1,250
    Duration
    6 hours (1 theory, 4 on-road, 1 practical assessment)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Kelmscott WA
    RTO
    53025

    HR-A weekday $1,250. HR-B $1,270. Road Ranger $1,750. Provider states the price includes the training vehicle on test day, PPE and the Department of Transport assessment fee.

  • Perth Transport Training Academy$1,250
    Duration
    4 to 6 hours
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Perth WA
    RTO
    52969

    HR automatic course from $1,250 up to $1,450 (4 to 6 hours of training). Synchromesh from $1,400 to $1,700. Road Ranger (crash box) from $1,400 to $2,000. Price shown is the cheapest advertised weekday automatic option. Inclusions are not stated on the pricing page.

  • Central Regional TAFESee site
    Duration
    3 weeks plus 11 hours driving
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Kalgoorlie WA, Northam WA, Geraldton WA

    HR is part of the heavy vehicle driving operations skill set, with a stated 3 weeks plus 11 hours of driving. Tuition is $0.00 for eligible WA residents (fee-free). The student pays Department of Transport and WorkSafe fees listed on the page ($87.30 for HR, $92.00 WorkSafe, $63.50 processing). HC and MC are Geraldton only.

Queensland (3)

  • Purple Truck Driving School$1,040
    Duration
    Licence in a Day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Toowoomba QLD
    RTO
    91655

    Synchromesh Licence in a Day $1,040. Provider states it includes GST, QLD transport test costs, 5 hours of truck hire and 4 hours of professional training. Lesson fee $176 per hour. Via RAISE Training (RTO 91655).

  • The Driving School$1,230
    Duration
    About 12 hours for non-synchro
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Gold Coast QLD, Brisbane QLD
    RTO
    91655

    HR Licence in a Day $1,230 covers Condition A and B only and needs a prior assessment lesson. Condensed Training Course $2,830 (non-synchromesh). Lessons $200 per hour (GST exempt). Warm up drive and test $630. TMR test booking fee $80 and knowledge test $29.70 are listed separately. Delivered with RAISE Training (RTO 91655).

  • School of Transport$1,895
    Duration
    1 day (6 hours plus final competency assessment)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Tweed Heads NSW, Gold Coast QLD

    NSW price list. HR 1-day course is $1,895 (automatic or synchromesh only, $200 per hour). Road Ranger 2 to 3 days is $2,995 (12 hours plus assessment). For NSW CBA or QLD HVCBA licence holders.

New South Wales (2)

  • Pro Action Driver Training$1,150
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Penrith NSW, Minchinbury NSW

    HR auto or synchro $1,150. HR Roadranger $1,500. Same price on weekends. Includes HVCBA training, training vehicle and 1:1 coaching. Service NSW fees are not included. Page dated 23 June 2026.

  • School of Transport$1,895
    Duration
    1 day (6 hours plus final competency assessment)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Tweed Heads NSW, Gold Coast QLD

    NSW price list. HR 1-day course is $1,895 (automatic or synchromesh only, $200 per hour). Road Ranger 2 to 3 days is $2,995 (12 hours plus assessment). For NSW CBA or QLD HVCBA licence holders.

South Australia (1)

  • Adelaide Truck Training CentreSee site
    Duration
    1 to 2 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Regency Park SA
    RTO
    40315

    Cost is by quote only: the page says to contact the office. Auto or synchro HR is about 1 day, Road Ranger about 2 days. Vehicles supplied. A fuel surcharge may apply. CITB rebates are mentioned.

Northern Territory (1)

  • Charles Darwin UniversitySee site
    Duration
    See site
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Northern Territory

    Listed on the NT approved training providers page for HR, HC and MC. No price is published on that page and the CDU course page would not load, so no price is shown. Five other NT providers are on the same page: Logic Transport Training, Northern Territory Training Services, Advanced Industry Training, Batchelor Institute and Responsive Training.

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