Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence — Gold Coast, Brisbane & Ipswich
If you need your Medium Rigid truck licence on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, or Ipswich, Empire Driving School offers focused one-on-one MR training with instructor Channan. The MR course is available as a one-day programme - meaning most candidates can go from booking to licence in a single session.
What Is a Medium Rigid (MR) Licence?
A Medium Rigid licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 8,000kg. It sits above the Light Rigid (LR) class in Queensland's licence hierarchy and unlocks a significantly wider range of heavy vehicles used across freight, logistics, construction, and passenger transport.
Common vehicles that require an MR licence include:
- Large rigid trucks and tippers
- Heavy freight and delivery vehicles over 8,000kg GVM
- Larger buses and coaches
An MR licence is required for anyone operating heavy rigid vehicles in a professional capacity. It's commonly needed by tradespeople, freight drivers, bus drivers, and construction workers operating larger equipment. If you already hold an LR licence and your work is moving into heavier vehicles, an MR upgrade is the logical next step - and with Channan, it can typically be done in one day.
All MR training is conducted one-on-one with Channan, who services the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Ipswich regions. Channan brings the training to you, works around your availability, and will give you an honest assessment of whether you're ready to test on the day. There's no pressure to sit before you're confident.
A three-hour package that includes your practical driving lesson and accompaniment to your Queensland TMR practical driving test. This is the most popular option - most candidates with prior heavy vehicle exposure complete their MR licence in a single day.
Hourly Lessons — $120/hr or $200 for 2 hours
If you'd prefer more time behind the wheel before sitting your test, hourly lessons are available until you feel fully confident. Book as many sessions as you need.
Also looking at LR training? Visit our Light Rigid licence page for full details.
The following fees are charged by Queensland TMR and are not included in the above pricing:
- Practical Driving Test booking fee (mid-week): $69.40
- Written Knowledge Test: $27.00
- Travel fee — Brisbane: $50
- Travel fee — Ipswich: $80
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Medium Rigid truck licence in Queensland?
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A Medium Rigid (MR) licence is issued by Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and authorises you to drive rigid vehicles with a GVM over 8,000kg. It is the licence class above Light Rigid (LR) and is required for many professional heavy vehicle roles across freight, construction, and passenger transport.
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Can I complete my MR licence in one day?
| Yes — Empire Driving School offers a one-day MR course for $750. The package includes three hours of training and your practical driving test. Most candidates with some prior heavy vehicle experience complete their MR licence within a single day.
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What is the difference between an LR and MR licence?
| Both LR and MR licences cover two-axle rigid vehicles, but the key difference is GVM. An LR licence covers vehicles with a GVM over 4,500kg up to 8,000kg. An MR licence covers rigid vehicles over 8,000kg, allowing you to operate heavier trucks carrying larger loads. If your work requires heavier freight vehicles, an MR upgrade is necessary.
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Do I need an LR licence before getting my MR?
| In Queensland, you must hold a car licence (C class) as a minimum to upgrade to MR. Holding an LR licence first is not a requirement, though many candidates choose to progress through LR before MR. Channan can advise the best path based on your situation.
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What regions do you service for MR training?
| Channan services the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Ipswich for MR truck licence training. A travel fee applies for Brisbane ($50) and Ipswich ($80). Contact Channan to confirm your location and availability.
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How much does an MR licence cost on the Gold Coast?
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Empire Driving School's one-day MR course is $750, which includes your practical lesson and test accompaniment. Additional TMR fees apply: $69.10 for the practical test booking and $26.85 for the written knowledge test if not already completed.
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Call or text Channan to confirm availability and lock in your training date.
📞 0477 776 689
🌐 empiretruckschool.com.au
📍 Servicing Gold Coast, Brisbane & Ipswich