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HR Licence QLD: Cost, Test Fees and Providers

In Queensland an HR licence needs a C class licence held for 2 years, or an LR or MR licence held for 1 year, within the last 5 years. You also need a medical fitness declaration and a practical test with TMR. TMR lists the practical test at $69.40 and the knowledge test at $29.70.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) or the provider before you book.

HR licence QLD at a glance

Unit code
TLIC3004
Regulator
Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR)
Price in QLD
$1,040 to $1,895 (3 published prices)
QLD providers compared
3
Last checked
10 October 2026

HR licence courses in Queensland

Published prices run $1,040 to $1,895 across 3 of the 3 QLD providers we compared, taken from each provider’s own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

  • 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.

Working in another state? Every HR licence provider we compared, by state.

HR licence rules in Queensland

  • Queensland: HR needs a C class licence held 2 years, or an LR or MR licence held 1 year. HR and HC need a practical test with Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

    Source: www.qld.gov.au

  • Queensland provider The Driving School lists a TMR practical test booking fee of $80 and a written knowledge test fee of $29.70. These are provider-stated, so check the current TMR fee schedule.

    Source: www.thedrivingschool.com.au

  • Queensland: the time held for an HR upgrade (C class 2 years, or LR or MR 1 year) must fall within the last 5 years. It can be in separate periods and excludes time suspended, surrendered, cancelled or expired. You also need a medical fitness declaration and a practical test booked on 13 23 80 or online. Rescheduling needs 2 business days' notice.

    Source: www.qld.gov.au

  • Queensland: an HR licence covers all MR vehicles plus a bus or truck over 8 tonnes GVM with more than 2 axles, and an articulated bus, with a trailer up to 9 tonnes GVM.

    Source: www.qld.gov.au

  • Queensland fee schedule (effective 1 July 2026): practical driving test $69.40 including GST for all licence classes, and the written heavy vehicle knowledge test $29.70.

    Source: qld.gov.au

HR licence QLD questions answered

What do you need for an HR licence in QLD?

A C class licence held for 2 years, or an LR or MR licence held for 1 year. The time must fall within the last 5 years, can be in separate periods and excludes time suspended, surrendered, cancelled or expired. You also need a medical fitness declaration and a practical test with Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR), booked on 13 23 80 or online.

What can you drive with an HR licence in QLD?

An HR licence covers all MR vehicles plus a bus or truck over 8 tonnes GVM with more than 2 axles, and an articulated bus, with a trailer up to 9 tonnes GVM.

How much do the QLD HR test fees cost?

The TMR fee schedule effective 1 July 2026 lists the practical driving test at $69.40 including GST for all licence classes, and the written heavy vehicle knowledge test at $29.70. The Driving School lists a TMR practical test booking fee of $80 and a knowledge test fee of $29.70. These are provider-stated, so check the current TMR fees.

How much does an HR course cost in QLD?

QLD providers publish their own prices, compared below from each provider's course page. The Driving School's HR Licence in a Day covers Condition A and B only and needs a prior assessment lesson, with the TMR test booking fee and knowledge test listed separately. Purple Truck Driving School's synchromesh Licence in a Day includes GST, QLD transport test costs, 5 hours of truck hire and 4 hours of training.

Can I reschedule my HR practical test in QLD?

Rescheduling needs 2 business days' notice.

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