Class 4 Licence Course
Class 4 Heavy Truck Licence
Take your driving career to the next level with our Class 4 truck licence course. This course builds on your Class 2 skills, preparing you to operate heavy rigid vehicles over 18,000kg. Whether you’re preparing for new job opportunities, pre-employment driving assessments, or simply want to progress your career, AllTrain provides practical heavy rigid vehicle training across Palmerston North, Whanganui, and the wider Lower North Island, with nationwide delivery available by request.
Course Details
Price: $950 + GST
Truck Hire: $230 + GST approx.
Duration: 2-3 Days Total
Location: Palmerston North (or off-site by arrangement)
Unit Standard: US24089 (Level 3, 5 credits), US17576 (Level 3, 7 credits)
Note: This course can be delivered nationwide. Travel & disbursements may apply.
Tutor Credentials:
At AllTrain, your training is delivered by experienced and qualified instructors. For courses that lead to NZQA credits, assessments are carried out by registered contract assessors on behalf of MITO. All assessments meet national standards and are reported to NZQA to ensure quality and compliance.
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About This Course
A Class 4 licence in NZ allows you to drive rigid vehicles with a gross laden weight of more than 18,000kg. With AllTrain, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on skills to handle large trucks safely and legally.
Day 1 – Logbook Training (US24089)
(1 day)
Fatigue causes, symptoms, and effects on driving performance
Work time and rest requirements under NZ law
Completing and presenting accurate logbook entries
Note: If you already hold a valid logbook certificate (within the last 12 months), this step may not be required.
Day 2–3 – Class 2 Licence Assessment (US17574)
(½ day theory + 2-hour drive)
Hazard identification and safe driving techniques for heavy rigid vehicles
Safe loading, stability, and penalties for unsafe practices
Pre-use walk-around inspections
Driving in urban, rural, and highway conditions
Reversing manoeuvres (straight line and 90° turn)
Parking, shut down, and securing a heavy truck
Practical drive and assessment
By the end of the course, you’ll be fully prepared to sit your Class 4 truck licence test and confident driving a heavy rigid vehicle on New Zealand roads.
What You Get
Guided support through Class 4 theory and practical training
NZQA-recognised credits reported on completion
NZTA-approved instructors with industry experience
Small group sizes for maximum hands-on time
Option to hire a Class 4 truck (additional fee applies)
Important to Know
You must already hold a Class 4 Learner Licence. To get this, you need to:
Hold a Class 2 licence for at least 6 months (or 3 months if you’re 25+)
Visit VTNZ or AA, pay the fee, and complete the medical requirements
A valid DL9 medical certificate may be required if not already on record with NZTA
Bring your logbook certificate (if completed within the last 12 months)
Class 4 Licence FAQs
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A Class 4 driver can operate a rigid truck over 18,000kg GLW, with or without a light trailer.
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Typically 2–3 days, depending on whether you already have a valid logbook certificate.
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Understand the rules and responsibilities for holding a Class 4 licence in New Zealand.
Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and logbooks (US24089).
Safely operate a heavy rigid truck across urban, rural, and highway conditions (US17576).
Carry out pre-drive inspections, hazard assessments, reversing, parking, and securing procedures.
Complete compliant logbook entries for real-world driving.
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US24089 (Logbook & Fatigue Management, 5 credits)
US17576 (Operate a heavy rigid vehicle for Class 4, 7 credits)
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New Zealand licences progress as Class 1 (car), Class 2 (medium rigid truck), Class 4 (heavy rigid truck), and Class 5 (articulated truck/tractor-trailer).
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Yes — truck hire is available for approximately $230 + GST.
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AllTrain’s accelerated course is $950 + GST per person
(Truck hire additional, approx. $230 + GST)
