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MR Licence cost: course providers compared

We compared 10 MR licence providers. Published prices run $850 to $1,595, 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 (2)

  • Mega Truck Training$850
    Duration
    4 hours plus truck use for the test
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Kelmscott WA
    RTO
    53025

    MR course, automatic or synchromesh, $850 for 4 hours of training plus use of the truck for the test. Extra hours are $140 each. The page's FAQ says most learners need 6 to 8 hours, so budget above the headline price. Page lists C class held 1 year, an MR learner's permit, a Department of Transport eye test and minimum age 18.

  • Win Win Truck Training$900
    Duration
    4 hours
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Bertram WA

    MR automatic and MR manual are each $900 for 4 hours. Includes a Department of Transport approved instructor, a test-ready MR truck for the practical driving assessment, pre-start checks, practice on likely Perth MR test routes, and manoeuvre and slow-speed practice. The page names a partner RTO but does not tie it to the MR course, so no RTO number is shown.

Queensland (5)

  • The Driving School$880
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Arundel QLD, Morayfield QLD
    RTO
    91655

    MR Licence in a Day for Condition A and B only. The page shows $915 in the main listing and $880 in the course popup, so the lower figure is used. Warm-up drive and test $435, lessons $160 an hour. Separate TMR booking fee ($80, or $75 in the popup) and knowledge test ($29.70, or $28.70 in the popup) are listed on the page. RTO 91655 (RAISE Training) delivers on the school's behalf.

  • Shift Training$895
    Duration
    4 hours training plus practical driving test
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Crestmead QLD

    MR Original Deal $895: 4 hours of training plus the practical test, automatic or manual, insurance included, can be split over days. Ultimate Deal $1,195 gives 6 hours. Hourly lessons $150 (minimum 2 hours). Resit lesson or test $495. Package deals do not include TMR or admin fees. No RTO number is shown on the page.

  • BHV Training$950
    Duration
    4 hours training plus 1 hour practical test
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Sandgate QLD

    Licence in a Day standard course $950: 4 hours of driver training plus the 1 hour Queensland practical driving test, with the test booking fee included. Ultimate Medium Rigid course $1,250 gives 6 hours of training. Lessons $160 an hour (minimum 2 hours). No RTO number is shown on the page.

  • Purple Truck Driving School$984.5
    Duration
    4 hours training plus test
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Toowoomba QLD

    MR synchromesh Licence in a Day $984.50 including GST. Includes the Queensland test costs, 5 hours of truck hire and 4 hours of training. Extra lessons $176 an hour. No RTO number is shown on the MR page.

  • School of Transport$1,595
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Arundel QLD

    MR $1,595, automatic only, 1 day. Extra driving time $160 an hour. The page is the NSW price list and the provider also lists an Arundel QLD office, so confirm which state's course the price covers. No RTO number is shown on the page.

New South Wales (3)

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

    MR $1,150 for 1 day, automatic or synchromesh. Includes HVCBA training and assessment, the vehicle and one-on-one coaching. Service NSW fees are extra. No RTO number is shown on the page.

  • GLR Training (Gwydir Learning Region)$1,450
    Duration
    See site
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Gwydir Shire NSW
    RTO
    40724

    MR $1,450. An additional final competency assessment is listed at $200. The page says the MR course is AgSkilled funded for eligible people. Course length and delivery venue are not stated on the page, so the location is the Gwydir Shire Council area only.

  • School of Transport$1,595
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Arundel QLD

    MR $1,595, automatic only, 1 day. Extra driving time $160 an hour. The page is the NSW price list and the provider also lists an Arundel QLD office, so confirm which state's course the price covers. No RTO number is shown on the page.

Victoria (1)

  • Wodonga TAFE$1,470
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Barnawartha North VIC, Shepparton VIC
    RTO
    3097

    MR $1,470 (2026 fee), 1 day on campus. Course code IA14MR.

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