Light Rigid (LR) Truck Licence - Gold Coast, Brisbane & Ipswich
If you're looking to get your Light Rigid truck licence on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, or Ipswich, Empire Driving School offers one-on-one LR training with experienced instructor Channan. Whether you're upgrading your licence for work, starting a career in transport, or meeting a new employer requirement, we'll get you test-ready efficiently and on your schedule.
What Is a Light Rigid (LR) Licence?
A Light Rigid licence allows you to drive two-axle vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 8,000kg. This includes vehicles like small rigid trucks, larger buses, and heavy delivery vehicles. In Queensland, an LR licence is the next step up from a standard car licence (C class) and is required for a growing number of trade, delivery, and transport roles.
Common vehicles that require an LR licence include:
- Small rigid trucks and tippers
- Larger delivery vehicles and vans over 8T
- Mini buses and shuttle vehicles
- Refrigerated freight vehicles
All LR training at Empire Driving School is conducted one-on-one with Channan, an experienced heavy vehicle instructor servicing the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Ipswich regions. Training is tailored to your experience level, whether you've never driven a rigid truck before or just need a refresher before your practical test.
Channan works around your schedule and comes to you, making the process as straightforward as possible from first lesson through to licence.
Licence in One Day — $595
This is a 3 hour package to achieve your licence in one day.
Hourly Lessons — $120/hr or $200 for 2 hours
Book as many hours as you need until you feel confident and ready to sit your practical test. Ideal if you're new to rigid vehicles or haven't driven one recently.
To enquire about MR (Medium Rigid) training, visit our MR Licence page or call Channan directly.
The following fees are charged by Queensland TMR and are not included in the above pricing:
- Practical Driving Test booking fee (mid-week): $69.10
- Written Knowledge Test: $26.85
- Travel fee — Brisbane: $50
- Travel fee — Ipswich: $80
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Light Rigid truck licence in Queensland?
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A Light Rigid (LR) licence is a Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) licence class that authorises you to drive two-axle rigid vehicles with a GVM over 8,000kg. It sits above the standard car licence and below Medium Rigid (MR) in the Queensland licence hierarchy.
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How long does it take to get an LR licence?
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It depends on your starting experience. Some candidates are ready to sit the practical test after a single warm-up session. Others prefer two to four hours of lessons before testing. Channan will assess your ability in the first session and give you an honest timeline.
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What is the difference between an LR and MR licence?
| An LR licence covers rigid vehicles with a GVM over 4,500kg up to 8,000kg. An MR licence extends this to rigid vehicles over 8,000kg, allowing you to drive heavier trucks carrying larger loads. If your work requires you to operate heavier freight or larger rigid vehicles, an MR licence is the necessary upgrade. Channan offers MR training and in many cases the upgrade can be completed in a single day.
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Do I need a medical to get an LR licence in Queensland?
| In most cases, no medical is required unless you have a pre-existing condition that TMR requires assessment of. Channan can advise based on your individual circumstances.
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What suburbs and regions do you service?
| Empire Driving School services the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Ipswich for LR and MR truck licence training. Contact Channan to confirm your specific location.
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Call or text Channan directly to discuss your experience level, availability, and which package suits you.
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📍 Servicing Gold Coast, Brisbane & Ipswich