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Assessment, HR Licence

Benefits of Gaining Your HR License

June 10, 20210

Have you been wondering whether you should get your HR license or not? If so, we are going to help you make that decision today. For professional truck drivers, gaining your HR (or Heavy rigid) license is almost always a given. There is no way that one will be legally fit to drive commercial trucks (or any type of heavy-duty vehicle) unless they have the certifications required to do so. However, the decision then becomes a little bit harder to make for those who have no intention of becoming professional truck drivers at any time in the future, but who are looking to join the transportation sector.

If you’re a regular Joe who’s planning on joining and following a career path that’s somewhere inside the transportation industry (but who has no intention of becoming a professional truck driver), you will most likely believe that getting an HR license is a waste of time. However, for most non-professional truck drivers who do get their licenses, they’ll attest to the fact that this is not the case. In this blog, we are going to help you determine whether it would be worth it to get your HR license by talking about some of the key benefits associated with having an HR license.

So let’s get started…

Upskilling Your CV

Aside from becoming a professional truck driver, there are many other career opportunities that circle the transportation sector. These include jobs as maintenance workers, automotive service technicians, mechanics and repair workers. Now an HR license may not initially seem very important for these tasks. However, when it comes to rising through the ranks and gaining promotions that will take you all the way up to the administrative levels, having a valid license will certainly be a CV boost. An active HR license will allow you to diversify and upskill your professional portfolio, which will make you a much more appealing candidate for jobs higher up in the food chain.

Increased Opportunity 

Sometimes, things may not always go as you’d wanted them to when it comes to your career. As such, in moments like these, it’s always good to have a safety net when it comes to potential job opportunities. Obtaining your HR license will provide you with that safety net. Whilst you may have planned to take another role in the transportation industry, having a fallback career that’s as freeing and lucrative as truck driving could never be a bad idea.

At Highway Truck Driving School, we’d love to transform you from a budding trainee to an expert truck driver. Reach out to our company if you’d like to train at the best truck driving school in Sydney.

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Tips, Beginner

Beginner Truck Driving Tips

April 9, 20200

3 BEGINNER TIPS THAT EVERY LEARNER TRUCK DRIVER SHOULD KNOW

Have you been thinking of becoming a truck driver? If so, you may be wondering what life will be like once you get your licence. Driving trucks is a lifelong learning experience and there will be a lot that you will keep learning. Even so, everyone starts at the beginning and we compiled a list of things that we believe will best serve you as a future truck driver.

Highway Truck Driving School is a great place where you can get your Heavy Vehicle Licence. We are reliable and reputable and we have the best prices on the market. We also have a wide variety of time options where you can take your qualification classes and all of our teachers are very competent and will ensure that you understand all the material that you will be tested on.

1. You will face challenging situations

In life, you will face challenges and there will be obstacles that you will need to overcome as a truck driver. What is important is how you face those challenges. Sometimes you will make mistakes and there may be consequences but, in those moments, you need to dig deep inside and remind yourself why you started. It is normal to be overwhelmed or to wonder if you made the right decision. Keep in mind that those that have flourished managed to do so despite their self-doubt.

2. You need to have reasonable expectations

Many rookie truck drivers will get into the job market with expectations. There is nothing wrong with having expectations as long as they are realistic. Your first assignments may not be to places that are exciting and you may struggle with the loneliness that comes with being on the road. If you expect a slow start, then it will be easier for you to stick with your choice and you will surely get better opportunities with time.

3. Stick to the basics

Here is a list of the basics that we believe will best serve you as a rookie driver.

  • Learn from your mistakes
  • Try to get as much information and advice from veteran drivers
  • Be willing to change your work habits
  • Know your limits and take time to rest and recover
  • Maintain a healthy work/life balance
  • Be realistic with your work advancement expectations
  • Be ready to make compromises as long as your ethics are not at stake
  • Always do your best on every assignment.

So, what are you waiting for? Give us a ring and we will help you start your journey to being a licenced truck driver.

Now that you know why you must choose Highway Truck Driving School, contact us today and we will be able to help you get your HR Licence in Sydney.

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Driving A Road Train

April 1, 20200

What Does It Take To Drive A Road Train?

Trucks that pull several trailers (3 or more) are referred to as road trains. Road trains are used to lug heavy loads in remote areas around Australia. They are only permitted on specific roads and these roads are usually found at a considerable distance out of towns and cities. To get heavy cargo transported to remote areas, road trains are the most cost-effective option. Remote places rely on these to get their weekly, fortnightly, or monthly consignments. Simply put, road trains are the kings of the road in the outback.

There are many types of road trains. There are doubles that carry two trailers, triples have three trailers, and AB quads which are when B double trucks carry two additional trailers. Trailers are connected by converter dollies. The extra number of trailers makes these trucks very long. They can be as long as 53.5m and can carry loads of up to 200 tonnes. The sheer size of them is enormous so states have their own rules that they use to regulate road and train traffic.

Road trains require special truck drivers. The workload is always taxing and there are many days when a driver has to spend extended periods of time alone. Becoming a driver for these trucks is challenging but well worth the investment. You need to have a normal driver’s licence for a year and to pass the TAFE course for you to obtain the MC licence. But that’s not all. Companies that employ road train drivers require extensive experience as a truck drivers for them to hire you. This means that you may need to spend a couple of years working as a truck driver for you to be eligible to apply for these jobs.

As a general rule of thumb, you can start by driving smaller trucks and progress to larger trucks as you gain more experience. Gaining this all-important experience will prove to employers that you can be entrusted to transport up to 200 tonnes of precious cargo without accidents. Having some knowledge of fixing trucks is a big plus as it means that you can deal with the basic issues that you may face on the road.

Now that you know what it takes for you to become a road train driver, you can start your journey at Highway Truck Driving School. We can help you get your MC licence in Sydney and we provide MC truck training for rookies and experienced truck drivers alike.

At Highway Truck Driving School, we are more than ready to get you started on your trucking journey, contact us today and we will be able to help you get your Licence in Sydney.