Testimonials

Lynette G

I would thoroughly recommend Cairns Truck School as a training organisation to obtain a heavy vehicle licence. They were very accomadating to all of my needs and provided a professional and prompt service.
I would also like to extend a personal thankyou to Kirsten who was my instructor. Kirsten was patient, encouraging, provide clear instruction and firm when required. She also treated me as a competent and capable individual and acknowledged my prior skills. This helped lift my confidence and allowed me to successfully gain my MR licence. I personally recommend her as an instructor for anyone who is nervous, anxious or female and wants to succeed in the transport industry.

Omar C

I did my HR Unrestricted training with Cairns Truck School and honestly, I wasn’t sure if I’d leave with a licence or a stress-induced personality change… but thanks to Michelle, I left with the licence AND my sanity intact. Michelle is an absolute hoot. Super friendly, quick-witted, and somehow has the ability to spot exactly where you’re stuffing things up (in a nice way). She honed in on my gaps in competency like a heat-seeking missile, all while keeping me calm enough to actually function behind the wheel. If you’re nervous about doing your HR Unrestricted, Michelle is exactly who you want in the passenger seat. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and most importantly......you’ll pass. Highly recommend Michelle and Cairns Truck School!

Jack H

Amazing teacher told me exactly what to watch out for during the test

Jason T

Awesome bloke made it an enjoyable week doing my tickets. Staff are helpful and flexible with times, I'll more than likely be back to do more

Bradley G

John H was a great instructor. Great lesson and succesful test. HC achieved...

Sean G

Tony was professional and polite and pin pointed the areas I needed more coaching to gain the skills I needed to pass and helped me build my confidence so I wasn't so nervous.

Anthony J

It's was nice working with Raquel Moore and I'm happy I done this course and got my white card .

Sarah N

Very engaging and assists whenever you need

David B

Really happy with the team at Cairns Truck School. From booking my course through to getting my LR qualification, everything was seamless. These guys really do offer the whole package.

Kurt C

Awesome teacher, 10/10! Friendly, explains stuff calmly and with depth. Totally recommend. I also forgot to mention in my last review that the office lady Donica is amazing as well. Professional and super friendly

Alex T

Brett was a great instructor. Strict and completely calm.

Saepate S

Love how you explain things, even when English is not my first language, you help me a-lot. Thank you John Hardcastle

James W

The cairns truck school were awesome in supporting me pass my HR licence thank you

Tracey W

I completed my Excavator and Skidsteer Ticket with Richard. I had never in my life operated either of these two pieces of machinery. I attended both courses as we had recently acquired this machinery at work and I wanted to educate myself. I learnt more than I expected through the duration of both courses and have gained confidence in pre and post operation. I have taken these skills back to work and out them into action, which surprised the boys at work. A HUGE THANKYOU TO RICHARD who helped me through both courses. Thanks mate, I hope I didn't stress you out to much :) I highly recommend Cairns Truck School and have already referred people to complete these courses with you.

Dakoda S

easy to understand course

Ian P

Very knowledgeable and able to communicate in a direct but respectful manner. I don’t think I would have passed test without the guidance and focus of areas to improve without the honest communication skills that Joe has.

Jodie P

Hello Ross. Only positive feedback for Craig Murphy. Knows his job very well always helpful. Regards Jodie Priestley

Muhamad S

Awesome experience and good lecture

Kurt C

Richard is a top teacher and one of the best machine operators! He's taken the time and willingness to ask what the tickets will be used for and in my instance its for mining so he made sure to cover the stuff that i would require for my work field. 10/10 couldn't recommend cairns truck school high enough due to Richards teaching. Will be back :)

Bradley S

great instructor. made to feel welcome and at ease.

Ian M

Couldn't have been any more informative and helpful.

Jason Y

Thanks to everyone at cts, as always job well done and thanks to Ian mceachern for your help .

Prudence H

I have nothing but absolute gratitude to Chris for his attention to detail with training me, the positive reinforcement, affirmation of correct driving procedures and teaching practices to get the areas most that need to be polished to attain and pass the licence test. I am so very grateful Chris took me all over Cairns to train for every possible road condition (including the rain we experienced) which gave me the results I needed to pass. Exemplary Training. Thankyou

Joshua B

John Bouchier took me for my HR course, his knowledge was next level, his guidance was outstanding, and his understanding and explanations were on par to being able to understand even as a beginner. Just gotta use common sense but that's expected if your using machinery, thanks again john

Trent M

Michelle was extremely knowledgeable and gave all of the little helpful reminders needed to be successful. She created a relaxed, comfortable and professional environment that allowed me to seek clarity without judgement or hesitation. Thanks again Michelle!

Mark W

very good very helpfull its a 10 out of10 5 STAR RATING

Andrea M

I recently completed my Medium Rigid licence with Cairns Truck School, and I honestly couldn’t recommend them more. From the beginning, the whole process was smooth and well organised. Chris and Michelle were both fantastic throughout the training. They’re incredibly patient, professional, and great at explaining everything in a clear and practical way. Their experience really shows, and they make you feel confident behind the wheel very quickly. Michelle was my instructor before the test and she was amazing, calm, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She made the learning environment relaxed while still making sure I understood all the important skills needed to drive safely and pass the test.

John G

I was very happy with how the 3 days went went. Craig is an excellent trainer he was happy to help out. Highly recommend Cairns truck school.

Martin P

Very patient and great instructor 110% would recommend. Cheers again Tony.

Dion T

Really friendly and welcoming. Explained everything in a way that was easy for me to understand. 10/10 teacher

Caleb S

Very nice and helpful bloke

Denny C

Good training , gave all the information needed to pass

Dustin C

Thanks for the information you've provided greatly Appreciate your generous support and assistance in this field I'll be definitely telling mates how professional this business is.??

Steven D

Very helpful and extensive experience

Daniel B

I would definitely recommend Cairns truck school. Both trainers/instructors were amazing. They were very understanding with everything and thorough with their instructions and information.

Dustin P

Chris is a great teacher, patient and professional

Misty R

Really good knows his stuff made me feel calm and collected and comfortable a

James S

Excellent experience with doing my open HR with Michelle and John as trainers. Lessons were always informative and a very good environment, especially working around my 2/1 fifo roster. I was always giving positive encouragement and never made to feel awkward or bad during the learning process which is a massive help to morale and confidence! I have finished feeling a much better driver and competent to be on the roads not just competent to pass a test! Will be back to learn more in time about more aspects about the truck after passing my license! Thanks to everyone at Cairns truck school!!

Hootan H

Thank you for the excellent training. The instruction was clear, friendly, practical, and very helpful. Great job!

Lorraine M

Hello, I am an Indigenous Elder (72yrs) and I have to say I was treated with the utmost respect, and patience, by the Supervisor. Age did not matter, there was 4 other young people in with me on the day. I can only rate it as a 5star - and will be recommending the course through Cairns Truck School, to other organisations, and peers, elders, and young people in our community. Again many thanks for enroling me in the course, and giving me the opportunity to do this. Awesome!!! Cheers Lorraine Muckan

Richard L

Awesome teacher Highly recommend Michelle and Cairns Truck School.

Ben T

Thank you Chris you was an amazing instructor, very informative and helped me to pass my HR test 1st time with only 3.5hrs training. Would highly recommend Cairns Truck school.

David D

Did HR fork course today with John Found John to be very easy n non intimidating . Made me & my co-worker relaxed and talked thru the theory well and corrected / refined our answers plus couple of helpful phases for remembering plus more refined way of answering couple questions rather than our long worded answer Fork assessment - quite good and helpful in answering any query and clarified when asked for . Gave a few helpful hints / tips for future use Easy to work with 5 stars

Shane S

Great trainer

Tasheena P

Instructor Dean was very helpful, thorough with his explanations and easy to understand. Thank you Cairns truck school for helping me pass.

David D

Give the man a raise. Less work more money.

Steven D

Awesome staff all round, very satisfying content and assistance. Highly Recommend CTS.

Robert G

Great course very helpful and professional.

Eden M

Thanks for the pass on hc- mc !! Awesome work Michelle couldn’t have done it without you

William C

The White Card Certification was well set-up and easy to follow. The trainer Reoun Pung was very approachable and supportive in the delivery of this training course. Cairns Truck School is my first choice for vocational training.

Chia-Chun C

John Hardcastle is a great instructor very patient, professional, and easy to learn from. He explains everything clearly and makes the training enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Mark C

Craig presented the course very well, he made everyone feel relaxed. Helped out with any questions that were asked. Showed and explained everything. It was a excellent course.

Bijith R

Thank you Mr Joe and John , for being such a professional and encouraging instructor. Your clear instructions and confidence in me made all the difference. I truly appreciate your help in passing my test.

Kieran L

Great teacher. Wouldn't have passed without Joe's help.

Nicholas V

Best in the business!!!

Jeremy K

I like to thank everyone at Cairns Truck School for their patience an excellent service to everyone ?? ???? that did the forklift Operator ticket. I really appreciate there time and effort they are awesome ???? and to Ian McEachern thank you ?? I will recommend you lovely people to everyone i know thank you. From Jeremy Kirikau

Tzu-Yi C

very friendly and detailed instruction

Michael B

Was very happy with my second attempt. The words of instructor, ringing in my ears during the drive test was actually cool. The written test was again assisted by the Instructor, and was pleased to see I passed that on my first attempt.

Janette R

Was easy to navigate, absolutely great for beginners, I loved it .

Justin H

Great course, good mix of theoretical and practical training by friendly, helpful and competent instructors.

Lailah P

Lovely people, but Reoun was a great bloke professional with his job makes you feel more comfortable

Chantal W

I recently completed my HR licence with Tony from Cairns Truck School and had a fantastic experience. Tony was professional, friendly and very patient. He understood my nerves and explained everything clearly, which really helped build my confidence. He knew the best local areas to practise the required driving techniques and made sure I was fully prepared for the test. Thanks to his guidance, I passed first go! Highly recommend Tony & Cairns Truck School to anyone looking to get their truck licence in Cairns & surrounding areas.

Jesse P

Great trainer made it very obtainable. Thankyou.

Brendon C

Thanks Chris with the lesson for the HR driving test, 10 out of 10 with lesson and tips on driving safely cheers ??

Steven D

Excellent experience again with CTS and ALL their staff. Very easy to understand. Very assistive and personalised service and strong knowledge etc. Highly recommended.

Lisa-Jean C

Professional offering a wealth of knowledge, whilst being genuinely patient with questions and statements.

Jason C

I miss read an email and was 40 minutes late, Dean pushed through in a proffessional manner and was able to confidently have me prepared for my test. The whole team are so easy to deal with. I would recommend them to any one. Thank you.

Jeffrey A

Tony was very informative and a great teacher of the rule book, his attitude was fantastic. Have a blessed day Tony and thank you!

James A

Brett is a very knowledgeable trainer and made it easy to follow instructions, he made the course enjoyable.

David T

I felt well prepared for a successful test to upgrade my licence. Thanks Dean

Jett R

great training, had an awesome time

Zachary H

Craig was a great teacher and did an amazing job.

Heather D

Amazing trainer Very patient and forgiving. Made me feel comfortable from the omens I jumped into the truck. Highly recommend him and will be requesting him if I choose to better my licence.

Ian J

John was a brilliant instructor who created a relaxed and easy going environment to learn in. His knowledge and passion for teaching was evident from the get go. Highly recommend both John and Cairns Truck School.

Prosper S

Wal, the course is well run The theory part is well covered and is well linked to the practical When you do the practical you actually understand the theory more, and its exciting. You understand it more by doing I also liked Craig' s patience Looking forward to enrolling for more courses with you

Christopher J

Good balance of practical and theoretical learning. Clear expectations and assessment criteria. Thanks Chris

Shaylee S

Chris was very friendly, told you everything you need to know for an upcoming test and helped me prepare for the test extremely well, you can have a good laugh with Chris at the same time he does his job amazingly

Michael A

Really Enjoyable training. By the time i did the test Joe had me fully prepared and feeling comfortable. Cheers

Michael C

Really easy and very good

John M

Ian was a very patient and excellent guy who assessed us on a forklift course.. Also worth noting that Raq was an excellent teacher.. Couldn't be happier!!

Elzebie G

I had a great experience with HR Truck Driving School. Tony was very professional and provided clear, helpful advice throughout my driving lesson. His guidance made the learning process straightforward and boosted my confidence behind the wheel. I’d highly recommend Tony to anyone looking to obtain their HR licence.

Jonathan R

He is a great instructor, he dedicates himself to every detail so that no one fails the test. Att; Jonathan Rossetti

Caroline B

Very professional and patience. Thanks John

Braddon M

John was easy going and a great teacher. He taught me what I needed to know for operating the road ranger gearbox and truck. Got my HR Open Licence first go thanks to John and his team. Dealing with Cairns Truck School was a good experience and I would recommend them for HR training.

Peter S

The training was well organised & delivered in a clear & engaging way.Craig had a strong knowledge & explained everything in a practical ,easy to understand manner.Questions were encouraged,& support was excellent throughout.I found the training given by Craig extremely valuable & would highly recommend this company.

Peter S

Thank you for the help in passing my HR license. I have never drive a truck that size before and you showed me what I needed to do to pass. Regards Pete

Rebecca W

Fantastic driver instructor!! Highly recommend!!

Darryll E

Joe is a good instructor, points out clearly where you to need improve

Harpreet S

Tony Noble Thank you so much for teaching me very nicely That's y i got upgrade Thanks

Robert E

Chris Bellair was my instucter,he was a good guy to spend a couple of hours with in the cab. Gave clear instuction on what needed to be done right, Gave credit on what I was doing right and correct what I was doing wrong. Got a Pass on my first attempt.

Ian D

Chris was friendly and did a great job teaching how to drive and explained a lot about HR vehicles in general. Would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking to get a HR license.

Gurinder S

Very nice and helpful. Very good instructor. The way she explained everything during training was great and awesome.

Lui G

I was instructed by Joe Stewart for my HR license, after driving an MR truck for 40+ years. He did a 2-hour refresher course with me prior to my HR Practical Exam, with Queensland Transport. He bashed all the bad habits out of me very promptly, and reassured me, my practical exam would be fine. I didn't realize how much we forget, and the bad habits that encroach in. I thoroughly enjoyed his banter, and as much as he was tough, he made me feel very comfortable through the whole lesson. Highly recommend these guys! Thanks again.

Nathanial S

I have now done 2 courses with John as my instructor. He is a great instructor who gives easy to follow instructions and is easy to get along with for the day..

Myles P

Reoun was cool, com, collected and thorough all the while being easy-going. Thank you so much

Flynn P

Great sense of humor, good judgement of competence

Nicholas S

Had a great experience with cairns truck school ,starting with Charmaine at the front office who could not do a enough to help to Dean the instructor who was very thorough in his instructions which made the examination easier. Highly recommend Cairns truck school.

Guejin G

I had a great experience training with Dean. He explains things clearly and focuses on what actually matters for the test, without overcomplicating anything. His calm and practical approach really helped me build confidence, and I passed my truck test today. I really appreciate his patience and guidance and would definitely recommend him to anyone preparing for their truck licence.

James M

Dean was a great instructor to have, very cool & calm but also thorough. Dean can tell a good joke or two! Cairns truck school was a great place to do the training with, would recommend to anyone!

John M

John knows his shit. Excelent teacher, easy to relate to. Clear instructions. Very highly recomended. Cheers