truck driver training

What truck driver training does

Big Rig Training is a privately held, Perth-based Registered Training Organisation delivering heavy vehicle driver licence training and assessment. Founded in 2017 and headquartered at a single training facility in Wattleup, Western Australia, the company offers a five-product portfolio covering all major heavy vehicle licence classes: HR (Heavy Rigid) Automatic at A$1,180, HR Synchromesh and HR Road Ranger at A$1,490 each, HC (Heavy Combination) at A$2,500, and MC (Multi Combination) at undisclosed pricing. Each course combines theory assessment, on-road practical training of 5–10 hours per student, and DoT-approved assessment delivered on a pay-as-you-go, one-on-one basis by 15+ TAE-certified instructors.

The business operates under RTO 40599 via a partnership with nationally recognised RTO Deltawest Training, allowing it to issue AQF-compliant Statements of Attainment and qualifications. Course delivery is entirely in-person at the Wattleup facility, with supplementary ancillary revenue from re-assessment fees (A$540–A$590), extra hourly lessons (A$155–A$175/hr) and administration charges (A$25 for replacement certificates, A$100/hr for other admin). The company self-reports a 95% student pass rate and holds a '200+ reviews / EXCELLENT' Google rating, which functions as the principal brand asset in its direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion.

The go-to-market is purely direct-to-consumer: prospective students enquire via the company website (bigrigtrainingwa.com), phone (+61 452 288 222) or walk-ins, then book one-on-one training sessions. Primary customer segments are aspiring truck drivers, existing drivers upgrading licences (particularly to Road Ranger for mining/regional work), and career changers entering transport and logistics. There are no disclosed enterprise customers, no repeat-customer B2B contracts, no funding rounds, no acquisitions and no second site; distribution is constrained to the Perth metropolitan and broader Western Australia market.

Name

truck driver training

Legal name

Big Rig Training

Website

https://bigrigtrainingwa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Big Rig Training is a privately held, DoT-accredited Registered Training Organisation in Wattleup, Perth, delivering one-on-one heavy vehicle licence training (HR, HC, MC) to aspiring and upgrading truck drivers in Western Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Truck Driving Training

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

akta.pro primary industry

Powertrain, Drivetrain & Transmission Specialist Training (EDAOAEAJ)

Keywords

• Heavy vehicle licence training
• Truck driving school
• Commercial driver training
• HR licence training
• HC MC licence courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Wattleup

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Truck Licence Training Courses: One-time course fees for heavy vehicle licence training programs including HR Auto, HR Synchromesh, HR Road Ranger, HC (Heavy Combination), and MC (Multi Combination) licences. Pricing varies by course complexity and duration.
2. Additional Lessons: Extra driving lessons offered at hourly rates for students requiring additional practice before assessment.
3. Re-assessment Fees: Fees charged for re-assessment attempts when students do not pass on first attempt.
4. Administration Fees: Administration fees for replacement qualification certificates ($25) and other administrative services ($100 per hour).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Big Rig Training is a Perth-based truck driving school that delivers DoT-accredited heavy vehicle licence training and assessment across five course types: HR-Automatic, HR-Synchromesh, HR-Road Ranger, HC (Heavy Combination), and MC (Multi Combination). Training is delivered one-on-one by certified instructors at the company's Wattleup training facility, with theory, on-road practical hours, and PDA assessment components leading to nationally recognised statements of attainment issued under RTO 40599 via Deltawest Training.

Product overview

Big Rig Training is a Perth-based truck driving school offering a portfolio of five licence training programs for heavy vehicles. The core offerings include three HR (Heavy Rigid) licence levels: HR-Automatic for automatic-only operation, HR-Synchromesh covering both manual and automatic transmissions for approximately 80% of HR vehicles, and HR-Road Ranger as the most advanced unrestricted HR licence covering all heavy rigid vehicles including non-synchromesh manual transmissions. Above these, HC (Heavy Combination) licence training enables operation of prime movers with single semi-trailers or trailers over 9,000 kg GVM, while MC (Multi Combination) licence training qualifies drivers to operate vehicles towing two or more trailers. The school operates as a DoT-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40599) in partnership with Deltawest Training, providing one-on-one instruction with flexible scheduling including weekend and weekday options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HR - Automatic Truck License Training Training program for obtaining a Heavy Rigid (HR) automatic transmission truck licence, allowing drivers to operate automatic transmission heavy rigid vehicles with a GVM over 8 tonnes. Includes theory assessment, 4 hours on-road driver training, 1 hour PDA assessment, and statement of attainment. Priced at $1,180 GST inclusive.
• HR - Synchromesh Truck License Training Training program for HR licence covering synchromesh manual and automatic transmission trucks. The synchromesh gearbox is most similar to a car manual transmission and covers approximately 80% of all HR vehicles. Includes theory, 6 hours on-road, 1 hour PDA assessment, and statement of attainment. Marketed as 'Best Seller', priced at $1,490 GST inclusive.
• HR - Road Ranger License Training The most advanced HR licence training, enabling operation of all heavy rigid vehicles including those with Road Ranger (non-synchromesh manual) transmissions, resulting in a no-restrictions licence. Includes theory assessment, 6 hours on-road driver training, and statement of attainment. Priced at $1,490 GST inclusive.
• HC Truck License Training Heavy Combination (HC) licence training for driving prime movers with attached single semi-trailers or HR vehicles with attached trailers with GVM greater than 9,000 kg. Includes theory assessment, 7 hours on-road driver training, 3 hours PDA assessment, and statement of attainment. Total 10 hours course duration, priced at $2,500 GST inclusive.
• Multi Combination Truck Licence Training Multi Combination (MC) licence training for driving heavy combination vehicles towing two or more trailers, each over 9,000 kg GVM. Course includes theory assessment, 2 days practical training (7 hours on-road plus 3 hours PDA), and DoT on-road assessment. Pricing not publicly listed — contact for quote.
• Additional Driving Lessons Extra driving lessons offered at hourly rates for students requiring additional practice before assessment. Priced at $155/hr on weekdays and $175/hr on weekends/public holidays (GST inclusive).
• Re-assessment Services Re-assessment attempts for students who do not pass the DoT assessment on their first try. Priced at $540 on weekdays and $590 on weekends/public holidays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% student pass rate for licence assessments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Deltawest TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Deltawest Training (RTO: 40599). Big Rig Training delivers accredited courses through this partnership, ensuring students receive government-recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Deltawest Training issues qualifications under RTO 40599.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MyTruckLicence.com.au: Australian online-focused truck licence booking and training referral platform aggregating multiple RTO providers including HR/HC/MC courses. An adjacent competitor with a digital-first acquisition model that pressures traditional single-site schools on lead capture and pricing transparency.
• Trans-Diesel Heavy Vehicle Driver Training: A Western Australia-based heavy vehicle training provider operating in the same Perth metro market with RTO-accredited HR/HC/MC courses. Comparable product offering and competitive overlap in the WA trucking entrant segment.
• CMV Driver Training: CMV Truck & Bus, one of Australia's largest commercial vehicle dealerships, operates a heavy vehicle driver training arm offering HR/HC/MC licence courses with similar DoT accreditation. Directly comparable as a competing RTO-delivered training provider.

Emerging players

• Driver Training Australia (Independent RTOs): A loose set of smaller independent RTOs offering heavy vehicle licence training across Australian capital cities and regional mining hubs. Compete directly on HR/HC/MC courses, often on price, and represent the structural fragmentation that limits pricing power in the Australian market.

Broad incumbents

• Linfox Training & Licensing: Linfox, Australia's largest logistics company, runs internal and external driver training programs that produce heavy vehicle licence holders. Overlaps as a competitor in regulated driver training but competes from a fleet operator base rather than as a pure training provider.
• Toll Group Driver Training: Toll Group, a major Asia-Pacific logistics operator, has an internal driver training and upskilling capability that produces HR/HC/MC licensed drivers. Comparable in addressing the same licence training need but operating as an internal fleet-focused function rather than a consumer-facing school.

Regional players

• TAFE Western Australia (Transport & Heavy Vehicle): TAFE WA's vocational programs include heavy vehicle driver training through accredited RTOs across the state. Overlaps directly on curriculum and licensing outcomes but competes as a government-subsidised provider rather than a private school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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