Heavy Vehicle Licence Training in Perth

Makene's Driving School provides heavy vehicle licence training in Perth, WA, operating from two locations in Malaga and Gnangara. Call 0418 948 152 to get started. Established in 2000 by the Makene family, this Department of Transport authorised provider has more than two decades of experience helping Perth drivers earn their LR, MR, HR, HC, and MC licences, with a relaxed, family-run approach that puts students at ease from day one.

Heavy Vehicle Licence Classes Available in Perth

Makene's offers training across the full range of heavy vehicle classes, from Light Rigid (LR) through to Multi-Combination (MC). 

Classes available include:

▸Light Rigid (LR) for smaller rigid trucks and buses.

▸Medium Rigid (MR) for larger rigid vehicles with more than two axles.

▸Heavy Rigid (HR) for heavy trucks with three or more axles, available in automatic, synchromesh, and road ranger gearbox options.

▸Heavy Combination (HC) for semi-trailers and heavy combination vehicles.

▸Multi-Combination (MC), the highest heavy vehicle licence classification in Australia, covering B-doubles and road trains.

Courses run from 4 to 15 hours, depending on the class and prior experience. Additional hours and flexible individual lessons are also available.

What Can You Expect From the Training Process?

Makene's takes a practical, hands-on approach to driver training. 

Students can typically expect to:

  1. Confirm eligibility and obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number before the first session.
  2. Discuss experience level with the instructor so training can be tailored accordingly.
  3. Complete on-road practical lessons covering vehicle handling, safety, and road compliance.
  4. Undertake theory training as part of the course.
  5. Sit a competency-based assessment with an Approved Assessor on site.


All instructors are professionally qualified, with the team bringing close to 90 years of combined transport industry experience across both Perth locations.

Why Perth Drivers Choose Makene's

As a Department of Transport authorised provider, all training at Makene's meets Western Australian licensing standards. Nationally recognised competency units are covered, including HR TLIC3004, HC TLIC3005, and MC TLIC4006. Approved Assessors are on site daily for HR, HC, and MC licences, so students can often complete training and assessment in a single process without waiting for a separate booking. Sessions may be available on weekdays and weekends to suit work and other commitments. You can also view Makene's Driving School on Google to read reviews from past students.

Open Doors in Mining, Logistics, and Construction

A heavy vehicle licence can open significant career opportunities across Western Australia's mining, logistics, and construction sectors. A current HC or MC licence is often a prerequisite for higher-paying roles, and training with a recognised provider helps ensure you are job-ready and compliant with industry standards.

Book Your Course in Perth Today

Call Makene's Driving School to check eligibility and book your heavy vehicle licence training. Locations are at 283 Victoria Rd, Malaga, WA, and Unit 2, 50 Boom St, Gnangara, WA.

If you have any other questions about heavy vehicle driving, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our team has nearly 90 years of heavy vehicle driving experience between them, so it's highly unlikely that they won't have the answer.

For affordable heavy vehicle driving lessons in Gnangara or Malaga, contact us now.