Truck Drivers Courses

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Winter driving
Flooding, fog, snow, ice, wind, heavy rain, emergencies & more: the most comprehensive course available

Driving in Difficult Conditions

Winter & bad weather driving, route planning, vehicle control, incidents

$44 +GST

Dangerous good D endorsement course
Transport dangerous goods on the road. Unit standard 16718

D Endorsement (Dangerous Goods) course

Get your D endorsement (full or renewal)

$263 +GST

Fleet Driver Skills
Driver health and safety, the Road Code, advanced driving techniques, vehicle operation and setup, and more

Fleet Driver Skills

Defensive driving for experienced car and heavy vehicle drivers

$32 +GST

Truck loading and load security
The gold standard course in load security training, covering strops, chains, tarps and different types of trucks and trailers

Heavy Vehicle Load Security

Safe load restraint techniques for truck drivers and loaders

$70 +GST

Learn how to connect a semitrailer, b-train and full trailer
Learn how to quickly attach and disconnect a trailer from a tractor unit or rigid truck. Understand what can go wrong and the risks present

Heavy Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling

How to couple and uncouple semitrailers and full trailers safely

$45 +GST

Rollover crash training
How to drive a truck or truck and trailer of any class and reduce or eliminate the risk of a rollover crash

Rollover Prevention Training

How to reduce your chances of rolling your truck or trailer

$69 +GST

Online driver assessment
A cost-effective online evaluation for light and heavy vehicle drivers that produces a tailored action plan to eliminate risk

Driver Assessment

Assess the gaps in knowledge and skills in your team, then target your training for maximum effect

$39 +GST

Sideloader training course
Required training for sidelifter operation: loading containers on and off a truck using sideloader cranes

Sideloader Operator's Certificate

How to safely use a sideloader. Covers Swinglift, Hammar and Steelbro

$173 +GST

Truck mounted crane course online
For new or experienced truck loader crane drivers. Covers Hiabs theory and practical requirements

Truck Loader Crane Operator's Certificate

Learn how to use a hydraulic truck-mounted crane

$241 +GST

Speed awareness training course
Why do we have speed limits, how can we stick to them and what are the real consequences for breaking them?

Speed Awareness Training

Helping you manage your speed: reduce fines, improve fuel economy

$33 +GST

Tools for driving better, dealing with pressure and staying safe in the face of aggression.

Road Rage Awareness for Professional Drivers

Whether you're feeling it, causing it or on the receiving end, this course prepares you to deal with road rage.

$35 +GST

Fatigue management course
Understand the causes and risks of fatigue and sleepiness in your workplace, particularly in relation to drivers and machine operators

Fatigue Management for Drivers, Operators and Managers

Minimising fatigue and maximising productivity in your workplace

$60 +GST

Manual handling course
Learn safe physical work movement in the workplace to prevent injuries that cause downtime, ongoing pain and difficulties

Manual Handling and Back Injury Prevention

Prevent injuries in the workplace by understanding how to lift and move objects safely

$45 +GST

Towing and low-speed manoeuvring
Parallel parking, bay parking, reversing with a trailer & low-speed manoeuvres that cause costly minor accidents

Low-speed Manoeuvring and Towing (Cars, Rigid HVs)

Minimise the risk of dents and scrapes in any kind of driving

$39 +GST

Pre-start checklist
This pre-start safety inspection course teaches a comprehensive, effective way of ensuring your truck is fit for the road

Pre-trip Inspection (Heavy Vehicles)

Learn how to do a comprehensive vehicle check

$39 +GST

Roadranger gearbox online training course
Improve ride quality and fuel economy, reduce wear and tear and fatigue. Broaden your skills as a professional truck driver

Roadranger Gearbox Training

Mastering upshifts & downshifts as well as compound, split and progressive shifting

$45 +GST

Tail lift training course
Learn how to safely operate tail lifts and liftgates, as well as load goods on and off using racks, pallet jacks and more

Tail Lift Training

Learn how to safely use different types of tail lift / liftgate from Zepro, Dhollandia, Anteo and more

$49 +GST

Logbooks and work time course
Learn about work time, rest time, time extensions and unforeseen delays, exempt vehicles and situations and more

Logbooks & Work Time: Heavy Vehicle Drivers

Correctly fill out your logbook to avoid fines, demerits & suspensions

$42 +GST

Training for drivers in axle loading and VDAM
The RUC label, data plate and the RUC label don't always tell you how much your vehicle can legally weigh. How can you find out?

Axle Weight Limits, and Vehicle Dimensions and Mass

Avoid fines by understanding your vehicle's legal axle weight limits

$49 +GST

Semitrailer Reversing Course
Setup your semitrailer for the perfect manoeuvre every time

Semitrailer Reversing

Learn expert techniques for reversing a semitrailer

$39 +GST

Truck and trailer reversing training
For drivers of short- and long-drawbar truck combinations - stock trucks, tippers, curtainsiders and more

Truck and Trailer Reversing and Jackknifing

How to expertly reverse a truck and trailer in multiple scenarios

$39 +GST

Mezzanine deck training course for truck drivers
Mezz decks are heavy items that need careful handling with a forklift. This course teaches best practice mezzanine deck installation and removal

Mezzanine Deck Installation

Learn how to install and remove a mezz deck in a truck or trailer

$29 +GST

Truck driver diet course
Making the right diet choices for your job can be confusing. Dietitian Angela Berrill explains how drivers and machine operators can thrive. Plus, hear from 10 experienced truck drivers

Diet and Nutrition for Drivers and Operators

Understand optimal nutrition choices when you are on the road or operating machinery

$29 +GST

Heavy Vehicle Training for Commercial Fleet Drivers and Operators

Our truck driver training courses are built to support both drivers and commercial fleet operators managing heavy vehicles across New Zealand. From Class 2 through to Class 5 licensing and essential compliance training, these courses help ensure drivers operate safely, legally and consistently across your fleet.

Wherever you are in your truck driving career, there are courses to improve your skills and earning potential:

  • Class 2: How about training in tail lift operation, pre-trip inspections and dangerous goods?
  • Class 4: Expand your scope with training for truck loader cranes, Roadranger gearboxes, rollover prevention and heavy vehicle load security, plus refresh your logbook knowledge now you'll be using it all the time
  • Class 5: Level up with training for truck and trailer reversing, sideloader operation, trailer coupling, and axle weight limits.

And don't forget about your health on the job: we cover fatigue, diet and manual handling.

Reduce Risk and Improve On-Road Performance

Well-trained drivers are key to reducing incidents, downtime and operating costs. Our heavy vehicle courses focus on real-world fleet risks, including braking performance, load security, fatigue management, hazard awareness and defensive driving techniques specific to trucks and articulated vehicles.

Support Compliance and Driver Competency

Fleet operators have a duty to ensure drivers are competent and properly licensed. Our training supports NZTA and workplace safety expectations, helping demonstrate due diligence and providing confidence that drivers understand their responsibilities behind the wheel of heavy vehicles.

Scalable Training for Growing Fleets

Whether you’re onboarding new drivers or upskilling experienced operators, our truck driver courses offer a practical, scalable way to maintain standards across your fleet. Training supports safer roads, more professional drivers and stronger long-term outcomes for transport and logistics businesses.

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