
Western Roadtrain Driver Training

Information about Western Roadtrain Driver Training
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-16:30
- tuesday: 7h-16:30
- wednesday: 7h-16:30
- thursday: 7h-16:30
- friday: 7h-16:30
- saturday: (closed)
Western Roadtrain Driver Training, located in Perth, is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organization and a Department of Transport authorised provider for HR, HC, and MC vehicle licenses. This family-run business is committed to providing customers with the highest level of service and results in their truck driver training courses. Owners Mili and Darko Savic are an unstoppable duo. Mili has 25 years of experience in customer service, scheduling, and leadership roles. She is warm, personable, and never misses a beat. Darko has been involved in the trucking industry for over 30+ years. Having worked all over the world, Darko has developed training techniques that are second to none and ensures a stellar standard across the board
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Western Roadtrain Driver Training:
Western Roadtrain Driver Training is a highly regarded training institution in Australia, known for its dedication to helping students succeed in obtaining their truck licenses. The staff, including the instructors and administration team, are praised for their professionalism, patience, and supportive approach to teaching. Many students highlight their positive experiences, indicating that the instructors provide clear and effective guidance, which fosters a comfortable learning environment.
Key Highlights:
- Outstanding customer service and welcoming atmosphere.
- Knowledgeable and experienced instructors who adapt their teaching style to suit individual learning needs.
- Supportive and friendly staff who genuinely care about students' success.
- Flexible training schedules that accommodate students' availability.
- Hands-on training that boosts confidence behind the wheel.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some students have expressed concerns about experiences with specific trainers or inconsistencies in training quality. Despite these isolated incidents, the overall reputation of Western Roadtrain Driver Training remains strong, with many students successfully passing their assessments and praising the comprehensive training provided. Overall, this institution is highly recommended for anyone looking to start their career in truck driving.
Western Roadtrain Driver Training: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I Passed my HR today and I want to say a big thank you to Emilie and Mili for their great work. such nice lady’s and Emilie took care of everything and managing to squeeze me in such short notice. My experience was absolutely fantastic with these legends, the instructors are very nice and patient, Specially (Dan) very knowledgeable and he actually teaches you everything how to pass your test God bless all the instructors and receptionist and wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas :)
Thankyou for your feedback Mahdi. We are so happy for you, you worked really hard in your training to pass your assessment, it was a pleasure to have you with us. Wishing you all the best of luck for the future :)
Negative experience: Did the 3 day HR Synchro training last month which is 8 hours spread over 3 days. I felt the training my first 2 days ( 6 hours ) was pretty poor. My trainer was a nice guy but in my opinion wasn’t giving me much feedback as I was driving and not paying close attention, even watching live baseball on his phone at some points when it was my first time operating a heavy vehicle. At the time I thought the lack of feedback was a sign I was doing everything correctly until the third day I was given a different trainer who was great and pointed out a lot of little things I was doing wrong. I was told I wasn’t ready to take my test after failing my mock test pretty badly. I then paid for an additional 3 hours of training which I could only be fit in about 2 weeks later. The 3 hours of training was split between another two different trainers who were both great and taught me things I hadn’t been shown before previously. But I feel the poor training I received the first 6 hours of lessons held me back and resulted in me failing my driving test with Darko. I expressed I was unhappy with my first two days of training and I was offered free 2 hours of training and a test resit the next Monday which was very nice of them but I could not take work off for that day. Unfortunately my experience with them has left me $2450 out of pocket with no HR license
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent HR Synchro training experience. We truly appreciate hearing from our students, as it helps us identify areas for improvement in our courses. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your first two days of training did not meet your expectations. We were surprised to learn that you did not receive the feedback you were expecting and that there were distractions, such as the trainer being on his phone. This is certainly not acceptable, as we expect all our trainers to be fully engaged with students and provide consistent guidance throughout the training process. This trainer is usually praised by his students for being thorough and attentive. We’re glad to hear that the trainers you worked with on the third day and during your additional hours helped to improve your skills and provided valuable insights. From your feedback, it seems we made every effort to help you achieve your goal of obtaining your license. We offered free lessons and retests, and we confirmed this offer with you in writing. We regret that you were unable to take advantage of these opportunities. Once again, we apologize for the experience you’ve had, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Fantastic experience: 10/10 After a rather unpleasant experience at a different company months ago it took me a while to build up the confidence to reassess for my HR-b license. My buddy recommended WRDT so I thought I’d give them a go, and to say I was happy with the outcome is an understatement. Everyone I dealt with was amazing from Emilie in the office, to my instructor Steven, to my assessor Marco. Calm, reassuring with clear and simple instructions. From start to finish the whole experience was first class. I will be recommending this company to everyone from now on.
Thankyou so much Andrew, we are so glad to hear you had a great experience. You did a great job and we are so pleased for your outcome. Wishing you all the best of luck for the future :)
Fantastic experience: Best training I have ever experienced. Marco was able to see where I was at and adopted his training style to suit my learning style. His adaptive approach meant I was able to pass all four module of my MC open class licence first go. Thank you Marco and team.
Thankyou Josh, we are so pleased for you passing. You worked really hard. All the best to you for the future :)
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend enough great company and patient instructors.
Thank you Abbey, we are so happy for you!
Fantastic experience: Done both my open class HR and MC licenses with this crew, and it's been a great experience both times. The instructors really knew what they were doing had some solid training and made sure I was ready for the tests. The training was clear, practical, and to the point with some good laughs. If you're looking to get your license and want solid training, I'd definitely recommend this place.
Thankyou Isac :) We are so happy for you. You worked so hard and we wish you all the best
Fantastic experience: Many thanks to Emilie, Mili, Barry and Dan, for not only helping me to get my HR licence but also my confidence.
Thankyou Mei, we are so pleased for you. Best of luck for the future :)
Fantastic experience: I recently completed my training at Western Roadtrain Driver Training and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From start to finish, the staff was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. The instructors were not only highly experienced but also very professional, yet at the same time, they were friendly and humble. They genuinely invested in each student's success, creating a comfortable learning environment that made it easy to ask questions and build confidence behind the wheel. Overall, Western Roadtrain Driver Training exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this school to anyone serious about pursuing a career in truck driving. The skills and knowledge I gained here have set me on a path to a successful career.
Thankyou for your feedback Luca, it was a pleasure to have you here with us. You did an excellent job, we are so pleased for your pass. All the best :)
Fantastic experience: Absolutely excellent from start to finish. I was able to get booked in and accommodated on extremely short notice. Price point was very reasonable. Emilie in the office was very polite and calm throughout the process. Paul and Darko did my training and assessing, they were both extremely knowledgeable and patient. Because of their training I passed my assessment first go, despite the nerves. I would not hesitate to recommend these guys to anyone looking to get their licenses.
Thankyou for your kind feedback Andrew. You did a great job and should be proud of yourself. So pleased for you, best of luck :)
Fantastic experience: I’ve done my 2 days course here to get my HR and I definitely recommend to everyone this place!!! The team is so lovely, everyone is very friendly and the atmosphere is full of positive vibes. A big thank you to everyone and especially to Paul and Barry, they’ve helped me through my training and they’ve always been very nice to me making everything easier!
Thankyou Giulia, we wish you all the best for the future :)
Fantastic experience: Very good learning experience from 2 wonderful coach Paul and Marko, they did fantastic job, kind, encouraging, nice, I would highly recommenced.
Thank you Dong! :)
Fantastic experience: I went to get my HR license from Kalgoorlie, totally recommend very professional, they went extra mile to help me pass the test, and finally l did it. Thank guys , sorry for the late review.
Thankyou so much Roberto, it was a pleasure to have you here. All the best to you!
Fantastic experience: We’re very helpful in getting me licensed. Lovely staff and great instructors.
Thankyou Andy, we are wishing you all the best for the future :)
Fantastic experience: In April 2024, I completed the 3 day HR Road Ranger training with Western Roadtrain Driver Training and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. As a former car driving instructor and now currently within the DOT industry, I know what top-quality training looks like and Western Roadtrain Driver Training exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I enrolled, the team was incredibly professional and supportive. I thoroughly enjoyed the chats with Emilie on my break. The instructors Marco and Barry are highly knowledgeable and patient, providing clear and thorough explanations that made the learning process smooth and enjoyable. The practical training sessions were exceptional, with plenty of hands-on experience that really boosted my confidence behind the wheel. The vehicles were well-maintained and equipped with everything needed for effective training. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule, making it easy to balance training with my other commitments. Thanks to Western Roadtrain Driver Training, I now feel fully prepared and confident in my abilities driving a HR Road Ranger. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to advance their driving skills. Thank you to the entire team for an outstanding training experience! I have already recommended my work friends and I will most certainly be back for my MC soon!
Thankyou you so much Rebekah! It was an absolute pleasure to have you here, you worked really hard and did an amazing job! We are wishing you the best and look forward to having you back when you're ready to do your MC :)
Fantastic experience: I did my 1 day automatic HR license here a few weeks ago and I can’t recommend these guys enough. A big thank you to my trainer , Paul. He was very helpful and taught me everything I needed to know so I felt fully prepared for my test going into it with great confidence. All the staff are so friendly and helpful here and will be recommending western roadtrain to all my colleagues at work. - Joseph Bruckshaw
Thank you so much Joseph, you did an excellent job and we are wishing you all the best for the future :)
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Western enough, all of the staff were super friendly, the ladies in the office were great and Paul and Marko were fantastic teachers
Thanks Chris, it was a pleasure to have you here. Wishing you all the best for the future :)
Fantastic experience: The office staff are lovely, the instructors are knowledgeable, and the trucks are in good working order. Overall a very positive 3 days learning HR Road ranger
Thanks for your feedback Sam :) We are so pleased for you, wishing you all the best for the future!
Fantastic experience: Awesome friendly people. Great training.
Thanks Jarred :)
Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience at Western Roadtrain Driver Training. Paul, the instructor, was incredibly informative, which helped me pass my test with confidence. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to learn and succeed in driving.
Thank you so much Kevin. We appreciate you taking time to provide feedback. We wish you all the best for the future:)
Fantastic experience: Western Roadtrain driving training I recommend to everyone, such nice people, so professional. I felt like everyone at western Roadtrain was my friends the way they train the way they actually want their customers to pass is amazing. The only place that actually cares about their customers and wants their customers to learn the best way possible. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When I passed my test at 100% everyone rejoiced and congratulated me.❤️ Thank you Western Roadtrain driving training. Thank you Steve, professional trainer. Thank you Amy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much Azi. You did amazingly well and should be very proud of your self. It was an absolute please to have you here and we wish you all the best for your future endeavours :)
Fantastic experience: These guys are amazing,very helpful and understanding to the needs of their customers from first contact with Emilie in the office I knew I had found the place for me after a bad experience with another company,on my first day I had Barry as my trainer who was a star and made me feel relaxed and full of tips then second day I had Dan who once again made me feel comfortable which goes along way and on my final day I had Marco who sealed the great experience I had with this company as not only did he pass me but he made me feel good about myself and relaxed and to get a big congrats from Emilie and Millie in the office this company truly are legends,thankyou all so much for your encouragement
Thank you so much Jamie. You should be very proud of your self and hard work you put in to pass your test. We loved having you around here those few days and your trainers said it was an absolute pleasure to teach you. Congratulations and best of luck in the future :)
Fantastic experience: Had the pleasure of getting my HR licence with these guys. Shout out to Emilie in the office for getting everything organized and answering any questions before hand, and to Paul and Marco for their excellent training. Very professional business to deal with and highly recommend.
Thank you so much for taking time to write this review Dylan, we appreciate it so much :) Best of luck for the future :)
Fantastic experience: I had done all of 2 hours of manual driving prior to booking a 3 day training and assessment. Marko was excellent at assisting me to pass on my first attempt, which is a reflection on his ability to teach! Would highly recommend to anyone
Thanks Reuben :) You work hard and deserve to pass the test. You should be very proud of your self. Thanks and best of luck with everything :)
Positive experience: If you choose this place, make sure that your instructor will not be STEVE. He is very unprofessional. He will scream at you if you do something wrong, and also he will be playing on his phone all the time. On the other hand, the instructor BARRY is a very wise man, full of knowledge.
Fantastic experience: My work booked the HR with these guys a few weeks ago for 3 days, not sure on how much it was. Was very nervous when I got there but Emilie in the office greeted me with a big smile and helped me with my paperwork. Met Barry who made the drive so chilled I forgot I was even nervous. He had great people skills and if I did anything wrong, he didn’t tell me off but suggest I could do it another way. We had a good chat while I did blockies of the area.. (which was a good place to train, busy at times, an industrial area to be able to do reversing with less traffic, also school zone and even an 80 section with lots of round abouts, a bit of everything to practice with) Anyways by the end he told me how good I did, which was so nice to hear as most transport license people only like to tell you the bad stuff you did. Next day I had Marco and he showed me a few new things and was nice. And the 3rd day I met Dan, who was great not only cause he passed me but cause he made it feel like a drive around the block with a friend, even though he was professional, I didn’t feel nervous or any pressure which was a breath of fresh air. Thank you again to all who helped me get my HR and I’ve already recommend you guys.
Thank you so much Niluka :) It was an absolute pleasure to have you here for your course. We are so happy for you. Take care and best wishes :)
Fantastic experience: Fabulous people, kind friendly very patient from the office ladies through to the trainers. Thank you so much team
Thank you so much Deborah:) It was an absolute pleasure to deal with you. We wish you all the best for the future :)
Fantastic experience: Fantastic crew and instructors. They advised me of my skill level and when I should sit the test. Really professional outfit for the application. I would highly recommend supporting this local business. Thank you Western Roadtrain Driver Training.
Thank you Walley, wishing you all the best! :)
Fantastic experience: Thank you to the Western RoadTrain team. It is a serious undertaking and they were very professional and helpful in training us to prepare for our assessment. Thanks guys
Thank you so much, Naomi :)
Negative experience: These guys are a joke! DO NOT waste your time and money! They will not teach you what you need to know for the assessment and fail you for slightest thing that they never teach you. Definitely find another company that values your driving needs and wants to get you to pass your test first go and not try to talk you down and destroy your confidence. This company is money hungry as you can tell by the state of their flogged out trucks they use to train you in and they just want you to keep coming back to spend another $500 each time they fail you in the assessment! Biggest mess around of my life and WASTE OF MONEY doing my hr license with these knobs.
First of all, the company you work for booked you in and paid for your course. They have also booked at least another 50 people with us over the last few years. The company and everyone else who they booked in have always been extremely happy with our service. The feedback you provided is completely untrue, misleading and dishonest and it’s very sad to see that you would say all this , most likely because your colleague passed his assessment ,after receiving the same training and assessment, only one day earlier and you didn’t. As we explained to you, already, the mistake you made in the assessment is nothing to do with us not teaching you something, as if that was the case you would have been repeating the same mistake during your 45 minutes assessment but you didn’t . We offered you to watch the video of your assessment but instead you went on a public forum to be completely untruthful.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended to anyone going for a truck licence still in disbelief how quick they got me confident amazing trainers and amazing service!
Thank you Liam! :)
Fantastic experience: Great Place to go for your truck licence! Em in front office is lovely, and Dan was a terrific instructor! Would Highly recommend there services!
Thank you Brady! :)
Fantastic experience: I passed my HR-A truck license today, big thanks to Dan. Very nice guy who gives you details and information on how to pass. I also like to thank Emilie, Mili, and Barry, who are super helpful and friendly. I will come back for my MC training for sure.
Thank you so much for your feedback :)
Negative experience: Day 1 - The first trainer I got put through wasn’t very helpful nor was he clear about the information he was giving. Day 2 - The second trainer was very informative however neither trainer mentioned the gear box gets stuck in high range when coasting down a hill, therefore failing my test as it got stuck in high range and I having to reset it in the gear box. I was trying to get it sorted, then the instructor stood on the brake, stalling the truck. If I was made aware of the information about this truck the issues could have been avoided. Therefore I do not recommend. Will not be going back for my retest.
Bryden has grossly misrepresented the events of his assessment. He was briefly stuck in neutral not in high range, due to misuse of vehicle instruments. He himself selected the high range gear and subsequently has taken off in 6th gear which is why he did not meet the standard for the assessment. This has all been captured on video and we've offered him and his father to view the footage which they've declined. In this footage they'd also see him dangerously pulling in front of traffic which by itself would also deem him not meeting the standard. We wish Bryden luck for wherever he decides to sit his retest.
Fantastic experience: Western road train is a fantastic place to learn. They really care about your training. I did the 3 days HR synchro mesh training, and wasn't quite ready to take my assessment test after the 3 days, I had a few hiccups I needed to improve. I am a very nervous person. I have never driven a truck before in my life. They scheduled 2 more training sessions with me, and today I passed, I am so bloody happy, I am so wrapped, they def know if you are ready or not to take your test. All staff are fantastic, from reception to trainers to the assessment man. I highly recommend this place. Thanks again !! X
Thanks so much Fiona!
Negative experience: Here it's my July/23 MC training experience: If there's not truth, reply to Facebook. Barry was quite patient with the training ( cabin drill plus driving). Note: Please bear in mind, the key factor for training the (MC) students are: patience, passion & high mood ( particularly for the company's director: Dorco). As you could see it's multi-element practice which takes 2-3 hrs. As a previous army servant & student's private trainer; I'd highly recommend the above key factors for the institute's promotion. Because the student's success is hand in hand for the company's promotion. Secondly, the trainer could use whiteboard/paper ( even for 15 min) for the MC lessons such as: trailer positioning, turning axle (which no one demonstrated! 1st axle in last 3) for reversing: less of R-reflector means steering left and versus (not demonstrated!) Roundabout: Barry demonstrated well & effectively; however, Dorco added too much details on it (causes to distraction). After 2hrs complementary training Not test; Dorco replied: "Hes not safe enough; refund the test fee and leave the yard by reception". It doesn't seem as a respectful & courtesy manner toward +45 year built person!! ( broken deal after 12 hrs!). Though, the trailer L plated plus double brake. In my view, even the student is not skillful enough; the trainer should apply effective strategy and program to assist the student to overcome the challenge. Therefore, it's the poor attitude & poor training management. Like: prime mover + T1 pass to island 1, so, it's clear for T2 ( by check the turning to axle respectively) and so on. Finally, the attitude & communication are the key elements either for the trainer or trainee. (Both should be respectful toward personal & community values.) Unfortunately, Dorco is not patient enough with the training and the amount of money that students invest on this course.
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn. I recently completed my HR 3 day course and Den and Barry did a great job showing me everything pertaining to driving trucks. It was a lot to learn in 3 days since I'd never driven a truck before but they were patient with me, corrected and guided me all the way through and I'm forever grateful. When you go there to learn, please have a teachable spirit, relax and everything will flow. Emily was amazing too from the time you walk in. Highly recommend and will be going back to them for my MC license in the future.
Thank you Ben:)
Fantastic experience: I was a bit nervous but the instructor was very informative and made me feel quite confident, highly recommend this place my mate went to another one just down the road and it was more expensive and less informative
Thank you so much, We appreciate your feedback so much
Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a place to get your licenses…. Theses guys are definitely the best. 10/10 for services and training. So friendly and they make you feel at ease if you’re a bit nervous like I was.
Thank you so much :)
Fantastic experience: Such a great experience here. They went above and beyond to help me acquire my HR license. If you’re learning from scratch to drive a truck, don’t waste your time at the other joints! Highly recommended
Thank you so much Matt:)
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Western Road Train! Great staff and excellent equipment. Completed my MC with them well prepared to meet the standard required. Many thanks.
Thank you so much, Carl :)
Fantastic experience: I recently did my training / got my HR license through Western Roadtrain Driver Training via my employer. As a small female new to the industry it was all a bit intimidating but the professional, down-to-earth, and relatable manner of the admin team and driving instructors put me directly at ease. Everyone at the school went out of their way to make sure I was ready for the test before sitting it (so I passed first try), reassured me when I was lacking confidence, and made an effort to express things in a way my brain was best able to learn them. If you want to feel supported from start to finish while you learn as well as get your license feeling confident AND competent, I can highly recommend completing your training with the team at WRDT. Thanks again guys for helping me get licensed and keeping me in good spirits along the way
Thank you so much Kristi :)
Fantastic experience: These people want you to succeed. They are so patient and go above and beyond to help you. There's a really good vibe at Western Roadtrain Driver Training. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Honestly my experience so far has been outstanding. Highly recommend. I'm going for my MC Alan has been my trainer and he is a super star they all are
Thank you so much Jodi :)
Fantastic experience: I did my research before deciding on a business to learn my HR Road Ranger through. I chose Western Roadtrain Driver Training wisely and I had a wonderful experience with the team from start to finish. Milly was friendly and helpful, Marko was relaxed and talkative and helped guide me through the first couple of days and Dan was calm and informative. I followed their guidance, put in the effort and learned from my mistakes which resulted in me passing my test first time around. If you're planning on doing truck driver training I'd recommend you look no further than here. I'll be returning in future for any further training and recommending them to family and friends. Thank you, I appreciated your work ✌️
Thank you so much Rhys :)
Fantastic experience: Just passed my MC course today in one try from HR and i can say they do a fantastic job at teaching and making you feel comfortable on lessons and the assessment, anyone looking at doing their MC here i would advise in my personal experience the 4 day course because i thought i knew enough from prior exsperience to be able to get this down packed quickly but still book 4 days regardless but was really happy i did the amount of checks that need to completely in a certain order by DOT standered is crazy on the 3rd day i was pretty much almost there and the 4th lesson/assessment near perfect and perfect for assessment, so if you're looking to pass in 1 go at any exsperience level i would suggest the 4 day course, anything less would be winging it and hoping for a pass, around 157 markable items (roughly) Goodluck to anyone upgrading their licenses Thank you Alan and to everyone els awesome work you all do
Thank you so much Matt :)
Fantastic experience: I chose Western Roadtrain firstly for the stunning customer service with Mili, she made me feel like nothing wasn't too much of a bother and she was able to fit me in for a 2hr Refresher lesson on a 18spd road ranger (hadn't been in one since 2008). Secondly (and more importantly) it's kinda like Forrest Gump with his box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get...and that would be the instructor I would be allocated. The instructor I was allocated was Lee. Lee is an amazing person with an equally amazing personality who has a calm, chill'd manner that made me feel comfortable enough to actively listen and visually understand what was required of me. His learning techniques were instantly 'light bulb moments' (and believe me, it takes me a long while to put em up) and I felt more excited and 'in the zone' to do my lesson with far less amount of internal stress. ...Thank you Lee, absolute pleasure to have met you
Thank you so much Lillian, it was our pleasure. Best of luck with everything and stay safe :)
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn! Had an awesome experience getting my MC license done with josh who taught me a lot of very useful techniques. Good training and nice truck to drive. Would definitely recommend to anybody thinking about doing it. Thank you very much !!
Fantastic experience: I learnt a lot from them, the instructors there are very knowledgeable very patient and all staff there are very friendly.
Thank you very much :)
Fantastic experience: Excellent staff throughout enjoyed the lessons and training decided to have a few hour more, but paid off with a pass for HR .recommended this establishment..thanks guys,happy Xmas and new year
Thank you Mark, best wishes to you too :)
Fantastic experience: If you want to get your HR licence, this is the place to go! Honestly Darko, Mili and the whole team are amazing. From the beginning to the final assessment they support you the whole way. Their Trainer/Assessors are super knowledgeable and go above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience possible. Thank you so much guys
Thanks you so much Daniel, It was our pleasure and we wish you all the best in the future :)
Fantastic experience: A big thank you to Western Roadtrain Driver Training. By far one of the best training organisations i’ve dealt with in a very long time. I have been in the training space for over 20 years and it is real refreshing to come across a training group that has as much experience, enthusiasm and personality as these guys do. Millie, Darko & all the rest of the team are all so professional and willing to help to get you across the line. A big shout out to alan my trainer, your an amazing guy and i appreciate how much you taught me and did for me. If you’re thinking about doing your HR,HC or MC, don’t go anywhere else, these guys are the best in the buisness.
Thank you so much Kez :)
Fantastic experience: Just passed my HR synchro from the very first phone call I felt I had called the right place, Milli is lovely to deal with. Lee took me for my first two days and he just chats away with you making you feel really relax and comfortable in the truck even though it was my first time driving one, an absolute legend and then Dan took me on my final day I was real nervous and again Dan just helps calm you down. Can’t recommend these guys enough, what a group of great friendly people absolute legends thanks to Lee, Dan, Milli.
Thank you so much Rob :)
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. Passed my HR - Synchro test today thanks to the team at western road train. I did the 3 day course, I had very minimal truck experience and had never driven with a synchromesh gearbox but thanks to Dan I managed to get the hang of it after my first day. I didnt pass my first assessment however Mili managed to book me another assessment the next day dispite how busy they were. Darko walked me through my mistakes and helped me fine tune my driving before taking me for my second assessment which I managed to pass.
Thank you Joel. Best of luck in the future :)
Fantastic experience: Darko & Milli who are Western Roadtrain are passionate about teaching all specs of truck driving. If you’re serious about getting your truck license and learning properly look no further than these guys.
Thank you so much Syd. Best of luck with everything :)
Fantastic experience: Highly reccomend, easy place to learn and great people. Vlad and Dan were great
Thank you so much Russ, We appreciate your feedback. Best of luck in the future :)
Fantastic experience: I have just gone from a HR to a MC license with the help of Millie, Lee, Alan, and Darko. They helped me get to where I wanted to be. What WRT gives you is the extras/tools to help you be confident to be your best behind the wheel and get the license your chasing. Good luck health and wealth to all at Western Road train, thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! It has been an absolute pleasure teaching you and we all wish you all the very best.
Fantastic experience: Honestly can’t thank these guys enough for their effort and support and professionalism, best in the business. Keep up the great work team.
Thank you so much and best of luck in the future :)
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience getting my HR here. Great group of very helpful people. Thanks team you mad my test easy. Big thanks
Thank you so much Andrew, best of luck in the future :)
Fantastic experience: Western road train were great for me, my instructor Allen was so passionate about his job and helping me get my Mc. They are honest and will tell you if you’re not ready not because they want more money out of you, but because they don’t want you to waste your money on another test. The lady’s in the office were so welcoming from the get go and helpful. Thanks heaps guys
Thank you Elijah:)
Fantastic experience: I don’t normally write reviews but my experience with Western Road Train was so impressive I couldn’t not give this business the credit it so greatly deserves.If there was an option for 6 stars I would have awarded that. Also the reviews of their company is what convinced me to choose this school over many others. To give some context, after nearly 20 years in mining I wanted a change of career within the industry so I decided on a new adventure in transport. I have held an unrestricted HR for many years And have never driven a trailer bigger than my small 8x5 trailer. I was going for my MC License. My initial impression Was one of total professionalism and a real genuine care for the student. Booking my training and test was made so simple. I could tell the office staff were very well organised and extremely helpful. This was a great indicator for me that this was a school that knew how important being organised, professional and keeping things simple and effective was to their students success. Milli and Sam’s work in the office and their level of care for their students becomes so apparent with first contact with the school and it Carry’s on throughout the learner driver program. Thank you ladies. You are both absolute Gems and you should be proud of yourselves for how the business side of WTR is represented. I began my first two lessons with their Trainer Lee. Lee’s easy going but very thorough demeanour made me feel confident in the seat of the truck with what seemed to be a horizon of trailers behind it. He was cool, Calm and collected and that made me feel comfortable instantly. His many years of driving these Beasts of the highway is instantly apparent with how he explained the information to me and made It easy to understand. His patience with me when I made mistakes and explaining things to me again till I understood it and could demonstrate it makes the learning process so much more comfortable and builds your confidence. I spent the next two days with their other Trainer Alan. Like Lee, he too was an absolute gent. To see how much pride Alan took in his job, the cleanliness of the equipment and like the rest of the team his absolute genuine care for the students was instantly apparent. Alan also has had so much time driving in the transport industry what he doesn’t know about trucking is not worth knowing, All whilst being the most humble expert you’ll ever meet. Alan shared many tips and tricks with me that I’ll definitely apply once I’m out on the road. Thanks to the whole team and the way they seamlessly work together I achieved the outcome of attaining my MC Road Train Licence. To not seriously consider bringing yourself down to Western Road Train would be seriously doing a disservice to yourself. Do not underestimate how important having an experienced and professional driving school is to actually achieving this level of Licence. I cannot express my thanks and Gratitude to everyone from WTR that took a basic HR driver with no experience with trailers to a confident MC License holder. You are a shining light and most definitely a leader within the Heavy Vehicle Driver training industry and I wish you all the best for the future.
Thank you for such a heart-felt message, Drewy. We really appreciate you taking the time. You were a pleasure to have through our doors from start to finish. We wish you all the best with your career change and we are certain that you will be a fantastic MC driver! Well done - and be sure to send us a photo of your truck when you are out on the road. All the best from the entire team at Western Roadtrain.
Fantastic experience: Passed my MC test. Very logical and methodical training. Very friendly and professional people. Can't recommend them enough.
Thank you Pete
Fantastic experience: Brilliant place to go. Just upgraded to MC and everything was great from the start. Lee and Alan were excellent trainers and I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get their truck licence
Thank you Vincent :)
Fantastic experience: AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!!! Went in with no knowledge whatsoever amazed by the experience and training I have received. I booked in for the three day lessons which was more than enough for me to pass my test. Big thumbs up to the whole team there much appreciated couldnt have asked for a better experience! ✨️100% recommend this company, you won't regret it. ✨️
Thank you so much Greg, it was an absolute pleasure to have you do your course here :) Best of luck with everything:)
Fantastic experience: Western Roadtrain is the place to go.. helpful instructors. The administration side of things was smooth. Especially Mili is incredibly helpful and very patient and understanding Thank you for the awesome experience Mili. See you soon!! AA+++
Thank you so much Abudi, It was our pleasure :)
Fantastic experience: Nothing but good to say about this company. Took my MC and failed the first time! If you're ill prepared and think you can slide under the radar, think again! Our safety is at stake and they make sure you have the necessary skills to get on the road. Western Roadtrain genuinely want you to pass. Milli, Darko and Alan are so professional and friendly - would highly recommend.
Thank you so much John, It was our pleasure :)
Fantastic experience: At first I wasn't sure but during my experience they were very helpful and patient being a family run business very genuine people overall great experience and will be recommending them in the future
Thank you Chris, our pleasure :)
Fantastic experience: I just Had a HR license with no trailer experience ever, (even no experience with car trailers). My trainer Rob really helped me out by making me understand things in a calm manner. Then on the day of my test I had another trainer called Darco, he fine tuned me to the test and what is expected out of me. I unfortunately failed one of the segments but passed the others,(I jumped the gun and dint specify one important aspect for coupling up) I took 1 more lesson the next day and just focused on that and I passed it the next day. I also want to say that Milli is very knowledgeable and explains things very clearly. I highly recommend this training institute.
Thank you so much for the lovely review Jehan. It was our pleasure and we wish you all the best in the future :)
Fantastic experience: Top notch place to get your licence. Tutors are patient and know how to get you doing the right thing highly recommend to anyone looking to sit there HR licence.
Thank you very much :)
Fantastic experience: Western Roadtrain is a friendly and professional family owned business who provide quality training . Darko is extremely patient and has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to share. He successfully guided me through an MC licence providing constructive and honest feedback. A massive shout out to Darko and all the friendly team at Western Rodtrains!!
Thanks Shep We appreciate it Stay safe out there
Fantastic experience: This where you need to get your HR license. The staff are extremely welcoming, warm and smiling even as early as 6.50 am. I felt comfortable immediately. The two girls at the office are literally the most professional and caring people I have ever met in a driving school, ever! My driving instructor, Dan, was very patient with me and explained extremely well and in details everything that I had to know to pass my test. I felt comfortable driving this huge 18 speed semi truck and was well taught on how to use this machine. I was honestly impressed with the whole process. They do care about you from the moment you arrive to when you leave their yard. Amazing place and I will be back in a year for my MC license.
This is such a lovely review and it warmed our hearts. It was our pleasure having you at the school and we wish you all the best for your future and your trucking career. See you in 12 months. All our best, the Western Roadtrain team!
Fantastic experience: Amazing and very friendly service form the beginning to the end. Could not have asked for a better experience. Had a little issue with the days I was booked in for but it was delt with fast and exceeded expectations. And a special thanks to Darko, probably was tort by one of the best in the Industry. I would highly recommend WRDT to anyone wanting to get their truck licence.
Thank you so much Shane, it means a lot :)
Fantastic experience: Mili is a lovely lady who will explain the training and course in details before you committed to pay the fee. She will try her best to book an additional training for you. I can't thank her enough to make the whole process (from booking till finished the training course) so easy and stress free. Nigel and Darko definitely a great instructors. They are both patient and teach you everything they know. I highly recommended Western Roadtrain Driver Training. They definitely are here to help you to achieve to get the driver license.
Thank you so much Corina, it was our pleasure. Best of luck :)
Fantastic experience: Great instructors and great administration staff. Got my MC licence here a few weeks back. Josh was a brilliant trainer, coaching me on passing the test and also on plenty of other aspects of the industry that would be a benefit in day to day life truck driving. I would recommend anyone looking to get the MC licence to do the 3 day course here. Well worth it.
Thank you so much, we appreciate your feedback Best of luck in the future
Fantastic experience: A huge thank you to the entire team at Western Roadtrain. I am a brand new truck operator so needed patience, support and guidance which I got from everyone. This includes Sarah in the office, and Mili the owner who successfully juggles the appointment book like a well oiled little machine. The assessors I had, Darko (owner) and Andrew who finally awarded my pass. They both provided invaluable feedback and information to keep myself and other road users safe!. Plus all the other instructors not directly involved in my training, but whom gave encouraging and supporting comments as they knew when I was being assessed. My sincere thanks to Nigel my instructor. A very patient, friendly, direct and experienced operator which showed in his method of tutelage. Overall, I found this to be a well established, professional organisation with good, knowledgeable people who seem to be there for their students, not the pay packet. For these reasons it is my honour to recommend them without hesitation and much pleasure. Thank you Team Western Roadtrain Driver Training!
Wow, Moana! Thank you for this amazing review. It is much appreciated from the whole team. Thank you for choosing us and for being a pleasure to have here. We wish you all the best.
Fantastic experience: Big Thankyou to Nigel for teaching me to drive HR vehicle. He made it easy to relax and helped me a lot to pass my test first time! Your the best From Sarah
Thank you, Sarah! Your review is much appreciated :)
Fantastic experience: Nigel was an absolute legend of an instructor and got me driving with a deep understanding of how to control, gear change smoothly and things to look out for when driving HR vehicles. The knowledge is priceless and gives you a better understanding on trucks as well as improving your general car driving skills when approaching trucks on the road. Great course, great people, highly recommended.
Thank you so much Callum, your feedback is highly appreciated. It was our pleasure to have you here and congratulations on passing your test. Best of luck with everything
Fantastic experience: Not a bad thing to say about the whole team from the very knowledgeable and patient lady's in the office, to the trainer's laughing, having fun on the top level of professionalism. Darco was my trainer and assessor very clear and clean instructions which helps when learning. They have the ability to adapt to your needs and way of learning, definitely out of the box thinkers, eg they have their own videos of prestarts with I wouldn't not of passed because I have learning difficulties reading from paper im a hands on learner and the video got me to where I needed to be overnight . Great job guys, you have a wonderful workplace I just wanna come back for coffee n chat
Wow Jason, thank you so much for these kind words. They really do mean the world to us! We loved having you here and you are welcome for a coffee and a chat anytime! All the best, mate.
Fantastic experience: Excellent training and service! Was trained by Nigel for the 2 day HR synchromesh coarse and ended up being an absolute breeze! Very good at fine tuning specific skills. Would highly recommend!
Thank you, Adam! We really appreciate the great review. Well done and best of luck with everything!
Fantastic experience: Great crew entire staff were professional instructors were very knowledgeable and everyone was very friendly I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone
Thank you, Aaron! Was our pleasure teaching you and having you at the school. Best of luck with everything, stay safe out there!
Fantastic experience: A+ service. These guys are great, did a 3 day mc course with them. Josh was my trainer, what a legend, very patient and keeps you relaxed throughout the course. All round great team and very professional. Thanks guys.
Thank you, Paul! Great to have you here. Good luck with everything!
Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructors, I dealt with Nigel for my lessons. Everyone there is very nice and professional. Patient friendly and taught me well in two days. got me my HR license with ease. Highly recommend western roadtrains.
Thank you beautiful, Brittany! Congratulations and best of luck with the next chapter!
Fantastic experience: I got my MC with Western Roadtrain last week. Fabulous atmosphere, clean vehicles, very knowledgeable and patient trainers, Darko, Josh, Milli, Nina great warm hearted & genuine people, very supportive, professional and motivating, best truck training place to learn and polish skills and to be confident and safe on roads. Thank you guys and keep up the good work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ well deserved! Cheers Paul
Wow, Paul - thank you so much for the stellar review! This one's going straight up on the website! You were an absolute pleasure to have here from start to finish. Thanks for choosing us and best of luck with everything in the future! Love from the whole Western Roadtrain team!
Fantastic experience: Great experience, Joshua was a great communicator, and showed terrific patience. Honesty and trust is what I received. I needed more lessons, I got more lessons and acquired my MC license first test. Thank you guys, it was a wild ride, but we got there.
Thanks so much for this great review, Sean! Was a pleasure and all the best, mate!
Fantastic experience: I used Western Road train for my HR & MC Licences. They are a friendly, family run business with a genuine interest in seeing their students succeed. Josh is a very patient, honest instructor with a wealth of knowledge to pass on and guides you step by step to ensure you become a safe and competent driver.
Was a pleasure having you back in the yard, Phil. Thanks for choosing us and please stay in touch! All the best from the Western Roadtrain team!
Fantastic experience: Just did my MC here. There is a friendly collegiate atmosphere here and my trainer Josh is highly experienced and knowledgeable. With his guidance I was able to nail the B-double reverse first pop. Definitely no regrets choosing to train here.
What a great review, Henry! Thanks for your kind words and for being a stellar student.
Fantastic experience: Darko & Milli did an amazing job is supporting me to get my HR Synchro license .. they pulled out all stops to resolve any potential issues. In my experience with Western Roadtrain Driver Training, their primary motivation seems to be in training highly competent drivers not charging extra $$$ like other companies I've tried. Highly recommended! Well deserving of the 5-star reviews! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the great feedback, John. We're happy that you have walked away happy and with a licence! You've done a great job and we wish you all the best with your future!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Darco and his team. Very patient and knowledgeable, I highly recommend them if you ever need Truck License. Thank you and keep up the good work
Thank you for the great review Will! It was a pleasure teaching you and seeing you achieve this goal. Best of luck for the future :)
Fantastic experience: Fantastic team at Western Road train, trainers are great instructors, Josh was awesome and really taught me well. Got my HR unrestricted and would highly recommend these guys to anyone. Thank you guys
Thanks so much Damien! Was a pleasure having you around! Best of luck with your new career path
Fantastic experience: love it great place, good trainers, good equipment MC license done thanks western road trains + Josh
Thank you Jarrett! You did a great job! Congratulations on your licence. Just in time for bub ☺️
Fantastic experience: I went for my HR-A license the other day and Nigel is very good at explaining everything you need to know and all the other staff that i dealt with were excellent. I recommend to all
Thank you Adrian! A job well done! Nigel was impressed. Best of luck in the future
Fantastic experience: Could not be happier with my experience with Western Roadtrain. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. Darko, Josh and Andrew are fantastic instructors who genuinely care about the quality of driver education.
A thank you Fiona. Best of luck in the future
Fantastic experience: Nigel was a great trainer who gave me the skills and confidence needed to get my HR license with absolutely zero prior experience in truck driving. He was amazing and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is after a great trainer.I do appreciate you Nigel. I also need to appreciate Andrew as my assessor for allowing me to do the test under no stress. He is a real pro. Mili at reception was super helpful and friendly as well.
Thank you Sam
Fantastic experience: I just wanted to leave some feedback on this place as the feedback on google had helped make my decision to use them for my HR syncro lessons and testing. I had initially looked at wider perth driving schools and this straight away had alot of good feedback by comparison to the other centres which had some bad feedback about being rude and uncaring. I decided to do a call around anyway and see if I could get a lesson/test within a week. The lady in the office had good customer service skills, she was listening to where I was at and made suggestions, when I said I was hoping for within a week she said they were booked out for 2 weeks but there was a guy who she was waiting to call in as he said he might get stuck on his mine site and not able to fly back, but as he paid she couldn't fit me in however she would call me either way once he confirmed. The other 4 places I contacted where as confirmed on some of the feedback very abrupt and had no customer service skills, I am guessing this is probably what they class as acceptable in their industry. I received a call not long after I had done a ring around by the lady at western roadtrain saying she was able to contact him and he can't get back so if I still want to go ahead they'd be happy to book me. I was a little bit shocked she actually got onto it so fast..or at all. A week later I turned up at the yard the trainers were walking around getting everything ready, they were all happy towards each other and greeted me which made for a good atmosphere for students who come in on their first day a bit nervous and uncertain. I had steve as my instructor he was polite and I could see that he was adjusting his communication as we got started ensuring that i was understanding. As panicked and stressed as I was on the first day driving a big truck with what seemed like a billion gears and wider than the lane itself, steve stayed calm and nudged me in the right direction. I liked the area where the test was done and seen parts of that area on the first day that I had never seen before. I passed on first round, however I was prepared to fail not through bad driving but no matter how good you do all it takes is 1/2 a second to make a silly mistake on one of the instant fails and it's game over. No need to beat yourself up or start blaming things just the way the dice rolls sometimes. All round if you were like me at the start unsure which centre to choose. As someone who has now had a start to finish with this company. I rate good customer service from the first point of contact. The route was pretty good (reduced stress). Being able to do your lessons and testing in one place streamlined process (reduced stress and time). Instructor was friendly and helpful (get support). This place puts effort into their company. I recommend this place. pro tip: - Day 1 you use up all your adrenaline being on high alert for 4 hours, go to bed early that night (don't drink). - Day 2 get up early in the morning and do some stretches and relax for test day. If you got plenty of sleep you brain will have had chance to level up overnight and you will be a completely different driver on day 2. - Take photo of the boards in the training room with the procedures and look at them on your phone before you start day 2 and again before your test.
Thank you so much Russel. Congratulations on passing your test and best of luck in the future
Fantastic experience: I just got my MC licence from Western roadtrain driver training in wangara. A big thanks to Josh who was my trainer, very patient and calm when training and big thankyou to darko and mili, who guide me through the whole process.
Thanks Raj, best of luck in the future
Fantastic experience: A+ Excellent experience. Passed my test on the second attempt. They are fair and reasonable. Thanks for the great training and I will return for further training.
Thank you so much Carl It was our pleasure. Best of luck with everything.
Negative experience: They say two days training but it works out to be 6 hours of road time. That is by far nowhere near a full day. If you're not ready for the test they refuse to give you a refund which sucks. It's a money making scheme. One positive, Josh is a good trainer.
Western Roadtrain Driver Training can confirm that we have never had a customer with this name. If you were in fact one of our customers and posted this review under a different name, then you have read and signed our refund policy which clearly states that if you are not ready for your test we can postpone it. However, the test money is not refundable. It’s called a two day course because it’s performed across two days, not because it gives you or promises you two full days of training. Our courses consist of either 6 or 8 hours of practical training across two days, depending which course you are attending, as well as a couple hours of theory and the test. This is stated in our emails, if you make an online enquiry, and verbally for all on phone enquiries. In terms of your comments regarding us as a money making scheme, these are serious and untrue allegations. Everyone learns at a different pace and some people require additional training to be ready for the test, which is also stated in our emails and included in our phone conversations at the time of booking.
Fantastic experience: I chose this company based on the reviews on Google as I needed HR license. I am so glad I went to Western Road train Driver! The Instructors and the aministration are VERY COMPETENT, POLITE and RESPECTFUL. I strongly recommend this place that really exceed my expectations!
Thank you Fabrizio
Fantastic experience: Applied for HR Road Ranger, initially didn't pass but returned for additional 2hrs for $280. Didn't mind paying extra as I agreed with the instructor that additional driving hours were required, especially when it comes to road safety. Anybody who complains about paying extra, should look at their driving ability, as opposed to how this company charges for instruction. My advice is to put some extra money aside, just in case. Instructor: Daroslav Savic
Thank you so much Mat
Fantastic experience: Passed my MC test with the awesome help from my trainer darco Not only did he teach me about driving such vehicles but other small bits he didn't have to teach at all but did off his own back i couldn't say a bad word about this place thanks milli and darco!
Thanks Brandon
Fantastic experience: I just want to say a massive thank u to Darko, Mili, Josh, Steve and the team. These guys really care about you. They are just not there to earn a quick buck off you. They are patience, empathetic and most importantly calm when they teach you. I reckon they are definately in the forefront of truck training. Well done team. Much love Marc
Thank you so much Marc, best of luck in the future
Fantastic experience: it's one of the best place to do your lessons for hr, very friendly stuff full of confidence, I did my training with Mr Steve his a great teacher very confident pulse esperince I definitely recemand this place 6 star
Thank you so much, we appreciate you feedback Congratulation on passing your test and best of luck with everything
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