Purple Truck Driving School
Information about Purple Truck Driving School
4350, Toowoomba
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-17h
- tuesday: 7h-17h
- wednesday: 7h-17h
- thursday: 7h-17h
- friday: 7h-17h
- saturday: 7h-13h
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Purple Truck Driving School:
Purple Truck Driving School in Toowoomba is renowned for its exceptional training and friendly atmosphere. With a team of dedicated instructors, including Robert, Don, and John, students have reported a high level of satisfaction in mastering their driving skills.
Key highlights:
- Highly knowledgeable and friendly instructors who create a relaxed learning environment.
- Efficient and professional services that emphasize personalized attention for each student.
- Many students achieved their licenses on the first attempt, thanks to effective training methods.
- Excellent communication skills from instructors, ensuring that students understand all the requirements and techniques.
- Positive reviews emphasize the instructors’ ability to build confidence and alleviate nerves during training and testing.
However, they have faced isolated criticisms regarding instructor behavior, which have been addressed by the management with transparency. Overall, the vast majority of reviews commend Purple Truck Driving School for its professionalism, engaging instructors, and successful training programs for anyone looking to obtain or upgrade their truck licenses.
Purple Truck Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Purple Truck Driving School at Toowoomba, from Rob and the team booking me in to the wonderful Don instructing it was easy from the moment I called them.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend purple truck for anyone wanting to get their truck licence, I went with another driving school but they weren't comparable to Purple truck, I gave Robert a call I was greeted by friendly service, Robert organised a few lessons for me, I met John he explained everything really well, John is friendly and knowledgeable as an instructor, I went for my HR non synchronised today I passed first Go , 20/5/2024, 200% satisfied, many thanks to Robert John and the team at purple truck.
Fantastic experience: I called Robert in the morning to enquire about weighing the caravan, and by 3.15 it was all done. Don was awsome and gave me all the information I needed plus some. I wasn't expecting same day service. Very professional and efficient to deal with.
Fantastic experience: My husband couldn't speak any higher of Don who helped him get his HR license. Nothing but genuineness from him and an all round top bloke. He couldn't recommend PTDS, enough.
Fantastic experience: These guys are amazing!! I recently upgraded my licence to a MC. 2 day course and away I went. Highly recommend purple truck driving school for anyone wanting to obtain or upgrade there truck licence! Very professional and very easy to get along with the team!!
Fantastic experience: Big thanks to Don who helped me get my HR license. Good training and a very nice person.
Fantastic experience: Great people to deal with and very helpful.
Fantastic experience: Good service, good customer, great staff, professional & prompt service.
Fantastic experience: John is an amazingly calm and cool professional trainer like no other. He is the best in the business that I've come across, and i know many trainers in both Qld & Nsw as I've worked in the trucking industry for 15years, but i never wanted to sit under these other trainer when i heard how they treated their students first hand... It's this bad teaching thats held me back for 26 years.. I wished I had known John & Rob years ago! John has proven that He can teach old dogs new tricks! In the beginning of my training when i did everything wrong, when i was doubtful and lacked confidence, John said, I'd be blown away in the end as to how well i'll pick this up, He was right! I'm amazed now! Not only did John showed me so many little tricks to driving the 18 Speed Road Ranger correctly, unlike the You Tube clips out there.. But He explained in stages at the right time for me, a wealth of essential truckin & law knowledge.. It is so rare to come across a trainer like John who not only has the wealth of knowledge and skills, But also the calm & humble personality to train people under pressure... and a joke. Toowoomba is privileged to have John, and Rob.. Don't hold back if your thinking of getting Your 18speed Road Ranger HR HC MC licence!! Young or Old, No idea or Experience driver with bad habits, do yourself a huge favour a call them, book some lesson. You'll be amazed like me! Thank You John... Regards Michael Baxter.
Fantastic experience: Don Foster came to our house to weigh our caravan and land cruiser before going on a three week tour in a couple of weeks time. Don was informative and approachable very knowledgeable and advised us on things we knew nothing about one of which was the sticker stating do not overtake turning vehicle and the rules around this. Our thanks to Don for the weigh we now know what to do and how to do it, I fully recommend other caravanners take advantage of this essential service.
Fantastic experience: Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly. Made the experience straight forward and easy.
Fantastic experience: Spent the day with Les and found him absolutely brilliant. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Really appreciate the work of Don he really helped me a lot and made me getting my license special thanks to Ron as well really appreciate their dealing and work thanks guys
Fantastic experience: When undertaking training for my HR licence, Les was a great teacher and tour guide. He taught me how to handle the truck calmly in various situations and guided me through probable areas where I would be tested. He also directed me to travel around areas of Toowoomba I didn't know existed, which made me more relaxed and eager to explore more. Les is a very down-to-earth instructor who makes the lesson informative and relevant, but also enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Got my truck license first attempt. These guys create a relaxed learning environment. Definitely recomend
Fantastic experience: Thanks for the awesome training Don. I Recommend talking to Purple Truck driving school if you want to get your bus license
Fantastic experience: Great experience and Rob did a terrific job of explaining things and making sure you understood and got into truck driving rather than thinking like a car driver. Got it in one day thanks to your efforts Rob. Recommend them anytime. Cheers Don
Fantastic experience: AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING Hands down if you need a truck licence ring purple truck driving school.
Fantastic experience: I've been procrastinating for a few years about attaining my HR Licence. I shouldn't have. Don was all things you wish for in a Driving Instructor and his teaching works. Do yourself a favour 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'...you won't regret it.
Negative experience: Don the instructor was rude and abusive wouldn't answer any questions when asked questions became irritated and angry wouldn't give clear instructions truck mesh was out of alignment so hard to get into gear and he would get abusive over that aswell do not go through this company at all and they charge me for hr licence course when it should have been Mr licence course which is about half the cost of hr course
After watching the Dashcam video of Paul's time with Don. We found his abuse allegations to be incorect. For a start, The cost is only $50 difference between MR or HR. This is Qld Transports fault. Not ours. If that is a reflection of someone over stating a situation then here it is. We use Dash cam in all our trucks, so we can have safety on the road, safety in the cab as well. Abuse and bullying is a seriouse allegation. We take it very seriously, and ack on this quickly. Listening to the dashcam over the time Paul was in the cab. At no stage did Don raise his voice, At no stage did Don state in any abusive manner. As per many people we do need to repeat certain instructions continuosly. In this case, Paul would not listen or react to any instructions even after the seventh time repeated. Gear changing was in no way smooth or proper. Even the Assessor from Qld Transport reported his inadequasy of driving skill to be acceptable. Stalling the truck. Not using the indicators. To name a few. Therefore He did not pass the test. Due to this, he is taking his frustration out on the web. If I could show the report card issued from the Qld Transport Assessor, one could then easily see the issues and problems Paul has in his driving skill. This was from an independant Assessor. Thank you for the feed back. We are always open to better ourselves, this is a clear case, where we can improve. It is very easy to see here that some people can not change a bad car habbit. Listening to the video also shows this. Listening to the video also shows this. The repot card also shows this.
Fantastic experience: Thanks for the awesome training Don. It makes all the difference to get us ready to pass. I Recommend talking to Purple Truck driving school if you want to get your truck licence.
Fantastic experience: Did the HR in a day with Robert could not be happier with the outcome the professionalism and patience he displayed with me being nervous he made sure that I was properly trained and prepared for my test could not recommend enough definitely the best
Fantastic experience: Instructor was awesome, I was able to learn so much in such a short amount of time.
Thank you Luke for the kind words. We try.
Fantastic experience: I took a one day HR course with Rob. It was one of the best experiences I've had this year. At first, I was very nervous having not driven such a big truck in my life. But my trainer Rob helped me with the training in a very gentle and considerate way. He just kept helping me build up my confidence. By the end of the course, I ended up with a full of confidence in myself and I passed the test in my first attempt. Definitely recommend Purple Truck School. Thank you Rob!
Fantastic experience: Omg it was worth it to come from brissy Thank you
Fantastic experience: Big thanks to Les and Rob. Highly recommend Purple Truck driving school for all your truck licensing needs. See you again soon when the time comes for my daughter to get her truck licence
Fantastic experience: Went for MC licences Tuesday. Was a great experience, easy going instructors while learning heaps. Would recommend
Fantastic experience: The boys here were outstanding! They helped install confidence in myself and were awesome to get along with. Cant recommend them enough they were just fantastic throughout the whole process from booking me in, to all the way to getting my license
Fantastic experience: Was a pleasure learning from John at Purple Truck! Could not recommend these guys more. Enjoyable lessons and plenty of good stories never disappoints. Cheers fellas!
Fantastic experience: Robert and the guys in Toowoomba are awesome trainers. Felt like I was in safe hands and the knowledge and understanding was outstanding. Recommend them to anyone who is interested in getting a Truck license. Thank you Robert
Fantastic experience: Thanks so much to Dom for helping me get my MR license! I've never driven a truck before I was quite nervous but with such an amazing teacher I passed!!! Thank you again!! See you next year
Fantastic experience: Thank you very much to the team at Purple Truck, they are absolutely excellent at what they do, true pro's. If your nervouse, feel as though you just can't, this team will get you through it.
Fantastic experience: Humility and kindness have always been with them. Not to mention great knowledges and ardor to me. Absolutely, Recommend someone to be skilful.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, Purple Truck Driving School helped with training me for a HR licence. Rob was a fantastic instructor, explained things really well and gave me the confidence and skills I needed to pass the test. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Purple Trucks. I started the morning a little anxious, however Rob put me at ease and explained everything as we went. He adapted the lesson to suit my needs and learning. He was always reassuring and easy to understand. Teaches you the vital and correct way to drive that truck. Thanks Rob, HR in a day…. Couldn’t be happier.
Fantastic experience: Can't thanks them enough I did my Hr with them a year ago no worries and now have my HC. John is patient and lobe to have a laugh which makes the learning process alot easier. Thanks again.
Thanks for the kind words. See you in twelve months for the MC.
Fantastic experience: Had an absolutely amazing time getting my HR license recently. Could not recommend Purple Truck Driving School enough.
Fantastic experience: Thank you Rob for fitting me in at such short notice to get my open hc licence,and thank you John for the training. Calm and collected you were John with plenty of laughs as well in my training of a crash box, something I will always remember,of all the trainers I have worked with over the last 20yrs to get tickets you sit on a level that I think can't be matched. Legendary trainer. Regards Aaron
Thank you for your kind words It's what we do that makes the difference. We start with the right knowledge, thn keep care in the mix.
Fantastic experience: As a novice, and wanting to achieve my desire to master the big trucks of the highway, I can highly recommend my instructor John. He was always calm and patient, even when I was a bundle of nerves. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Thank you Robert and John for training and teaching me how to drive an 18 speed. I loved every moment even tho my left leg is sore now haha. You are great teachers and I would recommend purple trucks to everyone that is looking to get their truck licence. Thanks again.
Fantastic experience: I did my day course to get my HR license. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the Purple Truck team. It was definitely money well spent and if you're looking at upgrading your license, these guys are the way to go. Couldn't recommend them any higher
Fantastic experience: Great instructors, wouldn't have obtained my HR license without their guidance.
Fantastic experience: Very informative & entertaining instructors. Purple Trucks provide a stress-free learning environment. Definitely see these guys to begin or upskill your truck driving career!
Fantastic experience: Was a really good experience, had Don as my instructor and was very helpful and supportive. Would highly recommend Purple Trucks if you want your truck licence. Cheers fellas
Fantastic experience: Excellent experience getting my HC road ranger license with Rob, He’s a great guy who will help you every step of the way to getting your license. Thank you :)
Fantastic experience: He is a very helpful, knowledgeable and very patience instructor you could easily pass the driving test because he'll you give piece by piece of a clear instruction not only as driver but as a good and responsible driver
Fantastic experience: I just wanted to pass along my gratitude for such a wonderful day, Don was absolutely awesome very patience and encouraging the entire time. Without his guidance and your push to get it done I wouldn’t be the proud owner of a HR Conditions B license. He is a credit to you and your business and also a massive thanks to you for allowing me the opportunity to get my HR license and getting me in so quick. Love driving the truck very comfy and safe. Thanks again Purple Trucks.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend purple truck to anyone Robert is very positive and will help support and encourage you all the way through your training very easy to get on with and will teach you the correct way for driving trucks he is so good at his job he makes it easy to drive them highly recommended purple truck absolutely great guy to work with
Fantastic experience: Awesome business and very easy to get along with. Finally licensed to drive a road ranger thank you Robert. I would highly recommend purple truck to anyone wanting to get there truck license.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend these guys
Fantastic experience: Having spent over a decade in the oil and gas industry I've had my fair share of training. I found Rob provides a very comfortable training environment. His methods are tailored to the individual and is more interested in teaching you the right way opposed to pressuring you into taking more lessons than are required. I will be back to get my HC licence in a year with him. I highly recommend Purple Truck Driving School.
Fantastic experience: Well done training at a good price, felt confident going into the test and got on well with the trainer. Highly reccomended.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic services, very professional. They can teach you all the tricks and tips to drive a HR through the city tight spots and driving on the highway.
Fantastic experience: Don is an absolute legend. Puts you at ease and has a laugh . Great instructor. Highly recommend them the
Fantastic experience: Rob got me over the line with great training and use of his experience. No complaints and can only praise the awesome of the experience.
Fantastic experience: Great teacher, definitely going to get my MC license with Rob. I highly recommend Purple Truck Driving School.
Fantastic experience: Great experience with Robert and Don. Very patient, professional and full of knowledge. Made getting my truck license a pleasure.
Fantastic experience: I just passed my HR truck licence test with the help of purple truck driving school there driving instructors are awesome to deal with very friendly great sense of humour and best of all calm your nerves before the test to make it very easy to pass highly recommended just wish I could give more than a 5 star rating I will be doing my MC licence through them in the future
Fantastic experience: I just want to thank don and robert for helping me get my hc license highly recommend purple trucks
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. Very helpful instructor. No hassles or worries
Fantastic experience: Anybody that's looking at upgrading their license, I highly recommend Rob at purple truck. Rob has the ability to coach and deliver the best driving experience for you to be successful all in a day. Cheers and cheers.
Fantastic experience: Couldn't be more happier thanks to rob and he's awsome training skills. I went straight from Mr to hc and passed with only 5 lessons i would definitely recommend to friends and family
Fantastic experience: "Highly recommend Purple Truck for your truck license. I did my HR truck license and passed thanks to the help and training"
Fantastic experience: I'm a high stress person, i had a license in a day, but they split it into two days, perfect for me, can't speak highly enough about the whole process
Thank you Andy for your kind words. We always try to Taylor our lessons for each person. See you on the road.
Fantastic experience: After only 5 lessons, I passed my HR road ranger license. I believe this was due to Rob's quality training and expertise. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Don Forster was friendly, affirming and encouraging. Even though I ran late for the start of the lesson I still passed first go under his commonsense approach to training. I would highly recommend Purple Truck to anyone who needs to obtain an HR license.
Fantastic experience: Thankyou Robert for your patience & humour during my recent training to gain an Open HR licence. You're a class act! Anybody looking to successfully learn to drive a truck, attain a truck licence or brush up on some skills do yourself a favour & call Robert at Purple Truck Driving.
Fantastic experience: Did the 'licence in a day' with Purple today (MR upgrade to HC) great result only because of the excellent tuition and practical instruction I received from Don. Even got very good praise from the Driving Assessor along with a 'Good Driving' comment on my assessment paper. A word of advice to anyone going ahead with updgrading - LISTEN TO WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR TELLS YOU!!!! Yes you might have been driving heavy vehicles for years but he will train you to be TEST READY as well as a good safe competent driver. Follow that advice and you too will be the proud owner of a licence upgrade.
Fantastic experience: My husband used Robert to get his truck license in a day and he couldn’t speak highly enough of his experience. He said he’s a great teacher with a friendly and relaxed approach, it obviously works because he passed first try.
Fantastic experience: Great service great training and a great experience Did my Mc license with rob definitely would recommend doing training with him and his staff
Fantastic experience: Hai Rob and Don Forster, Thank you very much for the HR training. I got my HR license on today (21/03/2018) I have passed first attempt. I had a fabulous experience with Rob and Don, they teach the truck driving (HR) lessons correctly and they guided to me the correct way to learn. I highly recommend Purple Truck Driving to get your HR license. Rob and Don have an amazing teaching skill. I feel very comfortable while they have trained me. So, I would recommend 100% Purple Truck Driving School for new and experienced drivers. Thanks for the license Robert and Don Forster. Regards, Bijoy Adattukudiyil Joseph
Fantastic experience: Fantastic explicit instruction and a wonderfully patient teacher. Purple trucks is definitely a great option for learning the operation of heavy vehicles.
Fantastic experience: Rob, terrific experience totally enjoyed it.
Fantastic experience: Thank you Robert Cheek and Purple Truck Driving School for excellent training and instruction, which enabled me to attain HR license in a very short period of time. Simply outstanding service!!!
Well done to you as well. You did the hard work. Have a great new year with this new skill.
Fantastic experience: Great instructor. Very helpful
Fantastic experience: Couldn't ask for a better person then Robert teaching you how to drive a truck would recommend to anyone thinking of going for there truck license to give him a call.
Fantastic experience: Professional and Fun. Rob You're a Quality Instructor, highly Recommend
Fantastic experience: If you don't go through Purple Truck Driving School, you are wasting your time & money, 6 hours start to finish & I got my HR licence, awesome. Rob is an excellent instructor & makes you feel very confident. To Rob & the team, thank you very much.
Fantastic experience: Conducted my 1 day HR course today and passed. Robert is an excellent instructor with great knowledge, patience and an ability to make anyone understand the skills to safely operate a truck in a stress free environment. Well done Robert and thanks again.
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Rob for helping me get my hr in 2 days. Great time.
Fantastic experience: I actually had fun whilst training! Such a great day, picked up heaps of new skills and knowledge. Thanks Robert for helping me upgrade to a HR licence and renew my skills.
It was a great day. Thank you for your comments.
Fantastic experience: Happy to highly recommend this service. Roberts training made attaining my HR license a breeze. Thanks mate :)
Fantastic experience: Just got my HR truck licence through purple truck today, Robert and Sally were awesome and made it really easy to feel confident when taking the exam. Very informative and highly recommend this course before attempting a truck licence. Picked up heaps of tips and tricks which I will continue to build on in the future. Also I've driven a few trucks before and compared to them this truck was a dream to drive, thanks guys!
Fantastic experience: Massive thanks to Rob for his time teaching me this morning. This was my first time driving a HR truck on the road and passed my practical test on the same day. Take in what he has to say and you will do fine!
Fantastic experience: Robert explained things very well and I got my license first go all thanks to the way he taught me. Couldn't be happier with my experience at Purple Trucks.
Fantastic experience: Rob knows his stuff, HR Licence in a day -with no crosses! Bring your sense of humour!
Fantastic experience: Had a great day with Robert so knowledgeable and awesome 5☆ so affordable. Loved it.
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience getting my HR licence with Rob! Felt very confident going into the test and passed with flying colours. Highly recommend this Driving School
Fantastic experience: Robert is a great instructor and isn't afraid to tell it how it is. Fantastic and positive learning environment even for the most anxious of people in a new environment. Thank you Robert. :)
Fantastic experience: Robert is the best instructor I have ever had. I was able to get my HR licence in a day and passed first go. I enjoyed the whole experience. Thank-you Robert.
Fantastic experience: wow HC lic in a day and just as advertised i walked away today with my HC lic. i am thankful for this as i really needed it and made my boss very happy. time for pay raise i think : ) deano
Fantastic experience: Robs teaching technique was great. He took the time to observe and was right on point with helping me improve. He also helped with the nerves and ultimately helped me to obtain my licence in a day. Thanks Rob and I wish you all the best in the future.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Rob at Purple Truck Driving School. He was very easy to understand and communicate with. Thank you very much for your time and knowledge!
Fantastic experience: Rob is brilliant at what he does - makes the whole process and experience really easy. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Rob @ Purple Truck Driving School, there isn't enough stars to click! Marvellous job!!! Rob had the knowledge and understanding, as well as quality training skills! Rob has enthusiasm, is thorough & is up to date with relevant information regarding anything TRUCK! His desire to teach and ability to break down complex issues into understandable components by understanding my method of learning is excellent. Rob worked with me & made sure I succeeded & I learnt so much! I feel confident behind the wheel all thanks to Rob @ Purple Truck Driving School. I would highly recommend Purple Truck Driving School !!!!
Fantastic experience: If your looking for a truck license make sure you talk to Robert. He made the whole process of getting a truck license easy.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Robert from Purple Truck to get a truck licence.Very professional trainer and makes lessons and test fun to ease nerves.He helped me today get my HR licence.Thank-you Robert
Fantastic experience: Rob was a fantastic teacher and very easy to get along with. Very good at what he does, would recommend to anyone who wanted to upgrade there licence.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. Robert was awesome and delivered exactly what he said he would A+
Fantastic experience: Great bloke easy to learn off. Will be referring friends and family.
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