250 google 5 star reviews 2 years in a row mackay best driving school
Gaining your commercial heavy vehicle road ranger licence, opens the door to a rewarding new career path!
Learn to drive a Heavy Vehicle in a safe environment, with expert tuition and get your HR licence fast
Master the Road Ranger. Maximise Your Job Opportunities. Winner 2 years in a row for best driving school in Isaac region! with over 250 google 5 star reviews. We are Mackay and region's premier heavy vehicle trainers
The Road Ranger (crash box) is a non-synchromesh gearbox still widely used across the trucking industry. While automatics are growing in popularity, many employers still prefer drivers who can confidently operate a Road Ranger.
Gaining your licence in a Road Ranger (unrestricted) means you’re qualified to drive all gearbox types — Automatic (A), Synchromesh (B), and Non-Synchromesh. This significantly boosts your employability and future career options.
Once you pass your QLD driving test in a Road Ranger, you’ll never need to be retested for it again — even when progressing to Heavy Combination or Multi Combination licences.
Challenging? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely!
We make it easier.
Expert instruction in a comfortable, learner-friendly heavy vehicle
Structured training in a safe, controlled environment
Packages available including test booking, assessment, and debrief
Our trainers are former Department of Transport driving examiners,
with deep industry knowledge and insight into exactly what assessors look for.
High pass rates. Proven methods. Training that works.
Get road-ready. Get test-ready. Get hired!
We offer simple, proven HR licence packages designed to get you passed first go. With a 96% first-test pass rate, you’re training with people who know the job and know the test.
I can work around your roster or work schedule—no dramas—although this might affect booking time and how quickly we lock dates in.
All lessons and the test are completed in our HR truck. We specialise in crash box training, meaning you’ll earn a full unrestricted HR licence—no auto-only limitations.
Once payment is done, we take care of everything:
Lesson and test bookings
Use of the truck for training and test
Reminders sent the day before
Clear lesson roster sent to you
All you need to do is turn up and drive.
Our Packages
Premium Package
6 hours training (4 × 1.5 hr lessons)
Test booking fee included
Warm-up drive before test
Practical driving test
Training vehicle supplied
Platinum Package
9 hours training (6 × 1.5 hr lessons)
Test booking fee included
Warm-up drive before test
Practical driving test
Training vehicle supplied
Pass first go or your first re-test is FREE!!!
When you’re ready to get started, please send to phone (preferred) or email below:
Your email address
Preferred package
A copy of your roster (if applicable)
Best to send this info directly to 0401 81 82 83 so we can lock things in quickly.
Email: train@drivetraining.com.au
We’re based locally in Mackay.
Cheers from the Drive Training Team!
Testimonials
Ethan W.
Had an excellent experience with Tyson at Drive Training Mackay! The training he provided was absolutely fantastic. Tyson was professional, patient and extremely knowledgeable, and he explained everything clearly in a way that made it easy to understand and put into practice.
I genuinely enjoyed the entire training experience and came away feeling much more confident behind the wheel. You can tell Tyson takes pride in what he does and genuinely wants his students to succeed.
Couldn’t recommend Tyson and Drive Training Mackay highly enough. If you’re looking to get your truck licence or improve your driving skills, this is definitely the place to go. Thanks again Tyson! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lachlan W.
Great locally owned and run company affordable prices for the great quality of training and knowledge provided by trainer terry awesome bloke very professional atmosphere would definitely recommend these guys 👌🏼
Brett G.
Highly recommend Drive Training Mackay!
They understood my nervousnous and really helped me to manage it while I was driving which made me comfortable and learn to drive a manual truck quickly and easily.
After 5 lessons I was able to pass my test the first time, something I didn't think I was capable of. Thank you so much guys😊
Kevin H.
Highly recommend Drive Training Mackay if your after a HR licence. I had Terry as a trainer excellent communication and instruction makes you feel at ease from the moment you first get in the truck. Explains everything you need to know and gives you the confidence and knowledge to pass your test first time. 100% recommend
Drive Training Pty Ltd.
Your Local Road Ranger Training Specialist in Mackay
ABN: 43 637 116 879
A Veteran owned business
Call or Text:
0401 81 82 83