Are you thinking of applying to get a heavy rigid licence? You may recognise some opportunities to earn some money by having such a licence, as you can get involved in the distribution trade that is particularly busy at the moment. Yet you will need to learn how to drive such a vehicle as the technique involved is very different to that of a typical car or ute. What do you need to know about the braking capability, as one example?
2023
- You may have noticed an increased call for heavy truck drivers across Australia. Much of this is due to a boost in demand for deliveries following the pandemic, but there is no sign of any slowdown in the near future. So, in this case, you may be thinking about getting a job driving one of these vehicles and taking advantage of good pay and conditions. However, it's not as easy as you think to jump behind the wheel, and you may need to adjust your driving habits accordingly.