Looking to become a driver in the Freight sector?
Working as a driver in the freight and logistics sector is a rewarding career providing opportunities to work in different industries, locations, and environments.
Before you can start working as a truck driver or a train driver, however, there are licensing and training requirements that you need to meet. This is to ensure people have the necessary skills and experience to operate large equipment such as a train or heavy vehicle safely.
Understanding these licensing and training requirements can be confusing. This page provides a general overview of these requirements for new entrants, links to the relevant licensing and training resources and helps provide them with a pathway into the sector.
Freight train driver requirements
Being a freight train driver requires specialised skills and training.
Heavy vehicle driver requirements
In order to become a heavy vehicle driver there are different training and licensing requirements you will need to meet.