Heavy Driving School
Information about Heavy Driving School
2164, Sydney
Opening hours
- sunday: 6h-19h
- monday: 6h-19h
- tuesday: 6h-19h
- wednesday: 6h-19h
- thursday: 6h-19h
- friday: 6h-19h
- saturday: 6h-19h
LEARN WITH EXPERIENCE !
Heavy Driving School is based in Wetherill Park Sydney. We train and assess in all heavy vehicle licence classes LR, MR, HR, HC and MC. We have a range of vehicles available in automatic, synchromesh manual and road ranger (constant mesh) gearboxes.
Our trainers have over 25 years of real transport industry experience. Heavy Driving School students receive quality one-on-one quality driver training time in the heavy vehicle suited to their licence and learn many new skills not just in truck driving but other relevant skills such as economical gear changing and defensive driving skills, a must-have skill for any prospective employer. We are accredited by Transport NSW for HVCBA courses. LEARN RIGHT ! DRIVE RIGHT !
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Heavy Driving School:
Heavy Driving School in Australia is highly regarded for its excellent training and professional instructors. Many students have praised their experience with Con, highlighting his friendly demeanor, extensive knowledge, and ability to make learners feel at ease. Here are some key points that reflect the strengths of this driving school:
- Professional Instructors: Con and the team are described as very professional, patient, and knowledgeable. They work hard to ensure students feel confident and prepared for their driving tests.
- Positive Learning Environment: The training at Heavy Driving School is noted for being thorough, enjoyable, and stress-free. Many students have appreciated the supportive atmosphere that helps mitigate nerves.
- Highly Recommended: Numerous reviews recommend this school for anyone looking to obtain or upgrade their heavy vehicle licenses due to the high-quality instruction and successful outcomes.
- Excellent Customer Service: The staff's responsiveness and willingness to assist are often highlighted, contributing to a welcoming experience for all students.
While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there has been a mention of a specific negative experience regarding customer service. However, the management’s commitment to maintain professionalism and address customer concerns is evident.
Overall, Heavy Driving School is seen as an outstanding choice for anyone looking to enhance their driving skills and achieve their licensing goals. With a team like Con leading the training, students can expect to receive top-notch education and support throughout their journey.
Heavy Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Tyron was great very professional. Would highly recommend this core driving school.
Fantastic experience: Con is a great instructor, made me feel at ease with the whole process, very professional, enjoyable day.
Hi James, Thank you for your review and comments.
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school. Con is a great teacher who is more than happy to pass on all of his valuable experience to make you a better driver. Highly recommended.
Hi Jay, thank you for your review and feedback.
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t be happier with Con and the staff from heavy driving school. Everything was explained perfectly and professionally, I never felt nervous and was more then ready to do my HR driving test. Would highly recommend heavy driving school to anyone .
Thanks Reneh for your review.
Fantastic experience: Undertook the HR course with Con who is very knowledgeable instructor. I highly recommend the Heavy Driving School for your truck licensing training.
Thank you Mark for your review.
Fantastic experience: Exceeded my expectations!! Con made the whole experience super positive and rewarding!!
Hi Jessica, thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to train you. Congratulations also on your new job as a HR driver.
Fantastic experience: Detailed learning session. I learned from a very experienced teacher. Thoroughly enjoyable also, I advise anyone to do this truck licence course.
Hi Obaida, thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to train you.
Fantastic experience: Excellent customer service. Professional, courteous and very knowledgeable teacher. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get their truck licence.
Hi Ayman, Thank you for your review. All the best with your driving career.
Fantastic experience: Straight up talkers that know the industry. Excellent training and coaching to get me through my MC licence. Stress free process. Highly recommended.
Hi Simon, Thanks for your review.
Fantastic experience: I wish I came here first. After a bad experience with ABC driving school, I went to Heavy Driving School to complete my MR licence and my instructor/assessor Con was above helpful and knowledgable. He has industry experience which is great and made it stress free and an enjoyable experience overall. I highly recommend Heavy driving School.
Hi Aleyah, Thank you for you review. It was an absolute pleasure to complete your MR course. Good luck with your future endeavours.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this driving school. My trainer, Con, was very personable, patient, helpful and had a great sense of humour. I had zero prior experience (I didn’t even know how to use the ratchet straps) and I was taught everything on the day and passed my assessment first time. I also found the truck well maintained and easy to use. The price was very competitive and it felt like they really wanted you to pass instead of hoping you’d fail so that they could charge an additional fee. If you’re tossing up options, look no further, these are your guys. Good luck!!
Thank you for your review and feedback, it was an absolute pleasure to train you.
Fantastic experience: I Highly recommend anyone who what's to learn any class of truck driving to go to HEAVY DRIVING SCHOOL. Con my instructor is a fabulous guy who will guide you step by step and teach you everything you need to know. Again Thank You con and the driving team for a wonderful day and experience. I had lots of fun, good conversation and learning experience.
Thank you for your review.
Fantastic experience: Con Papas is the Trainer if you want to gain confidence in driving any heavy vehicle, safely and pass the test successfully. He is friendly but firm & fair. Of course he will be critical with your mistakes but that is to make you a better driver. Can highly recommend Con for this job. Also a shout out to Carlo Lauricella of United Transport Solutions who ensured that we pass the Certificate 3 in Driving Operations successfully. A good team - UTS & HDS :)
Hi Randy, It was a pleasure to train you and get you the result you wanted. Thank you for your review.
Fantastic experience: I’m really happy to announce that I past my skill exam for HR from first time ✅ Big thanks to amazing coach CON, man that likes what he do, that’s why he happy when we makes better Studying ezy and interesting Results great
Hi Andrii, Thanks for your review. It was a pleasure to do your HR assessment.
Fantastic experience: Really great teaching environment. Very efficient and clear instructions. Would definitely recommend this Con and Heavy Driving School for anyone looking to do any truck related courses
Hi Remy, thank you for your feedback and review. Good luck where you're going and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Professional, informative and enjoyable experience. Great truck and Con was fantastic. Made sitting the exam pleasurable.
Hi Paul, Thanks for you review and rating. It was a pleasure to train you. Thank you for choosing us to upgrade your licence.
Fantastic experience: I received clear and thorough training If you want to learn how to drive a truck properly from an experienced truck driver look no further
Hi Russell, Thanks for your feedback and choosing Heavy Driving School to upgrade your licence.
Fantastic experience: Not much more to say except Heavy Driving School you are the best...thanks Con appreciate your patience and persistence Tristan thanks
Hi Leanne, it was a pleasure to train you. Good luck with your new career.
Negative experience: I just phoned enquiring on MC licence price only to be spoken to like i was a child. Owner is very rude and i booked with a different company due to his poor customer service. I wish i would give - 0 stars for customer service.
Hi Morgan from Sureway Employment and Training in Young NSW. We take all our calls for enquiries seriously from our customers and always treat them with courtesy and professionalism. You made an enquiry today regarding a HR to MC licence upgrade for your client and all the relevant costings that you requested were disclosed to you. We also voluntarily added that the HR to MC course can be quite difficult to achieve for trainees with no trailer experience. We make this very clear so you and your client understand the process and there is no miscommunication. We also advised you that it might be an option that your client first obtain the HC licence and get some experience with trailers before attempting the MC course. Nobody spoke to you like a child as your are claiming. In fact you ended the conversation with a "thank you and I'll advise my client of this and get back to you shortly". We even tried to call you back after seeing your review to discuss your dissatisfaction, but you refused to take the call. I'm not sure wether you have made an error in leaving your negative comment above and have mistaken us for another training centre that you called for a costing, or you are just having a bad day working in your current customer service job. (If so, and you are having a bad day that is, dealing with the unemployed, I suggest you change jobs or go outside and take a breather for a moment). We ask that you contact us on 0418 856 071 to discuss and not hide behind your keyboard like a child, or remove your negative comments. We wish you all the best and look forward to meeting you. Thank you
Fantastic experience: I recently spent two day's with Con getting my RR HR license. Con was fantastic - pushing me to continually improve and refine my skills. Having had limited exposure (farm driving) previously I saw notable improvements towards the end of the first day. The second day (after a good sleep), Con got to work, further improving my technique (and addressing some obvious issues). If you are looking to become a better driver and/or to get your upgrade / licenses - I highly recommend Con and Heavy Driving School. Will be back in 12months for my HC.
Hi Richard, thank you for the feedback.
Fantastic experience: Con is extremely professional and perfectly suited to be a trainer, he has the patience of a saint and makes you feel confident and comfortable. I highly recommend him for any truck license upgrades you may require.
Hi David, thank you for your review and feedback it was a pleasure to train you.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. Con has a wealth of knowledge and experience which he enjoys passing onto his students. Thanks to him I was able to learn a lot and confidently pass my HC license.
Thank you for your review, Diego.
Fantastic experience: Great bloke. Great teacher. Excellent!
Hi Matt, thanks for your review.
Fantastic experience: From beginning to completion of the light rigid course, Con was fantastic. Super helpful and responds to phone call or messages quickly, was organised and professional with requirements for the course. The driving day and test was well organised, Con gave great lessons and safety tips. I am a better driver in general, thanks to the course.
Hi Jamie, Thanks for your review.
Fantastic experience: I got my HR license through heavy driving school. Con is patient and has great communication. Con has loads of experience and knowledge. I would highly recommend him.
Thank you Christine for your review. Best of luck with your new career.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended Heavy Driving School. Con was fantastic through the whole process of upgrading to HR, very informative and he was great at calming my nerves on the day. Will be back for my HC upgrade in the future!
Thanks Nicole for your review. Best of luck with your new career.
Fantastic experience: Con is very patient and understanding through the whole process, giving a Demonstration on how the driving test will go. Giving you that time to adjust to his truck, definitely recommended!
Thank you for your review, good luck and stay safe in your new job.
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend.
Thank you for your review
Fantastic experience: Con was very professional and I highly recommend Heavy Driving School to anyone looking to apply for the heavy vehicle licence. Thanks a million Con.
Thank you for your review, Mario.
Fantastic experience: Great lesson. The instructor is very clear and open about what is required of you. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Con.
Hi Darko, Thanks for your review, stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Thanks Con, My experience was nothing short of brilliant, your knowledge of the industry was evident right from the first point of contact, the whole process of upgrading to MC was a pleasure and I will recommend Con to everyone I deal with. Regards Andrew
Hi Andrew, thank you for your fantastic feedback, it was an absolute pleasure to train you. Stay safe on the farm.
Fantastic experience: Used HTDS to complete HR driving course for NSW Ambulance. Con is dedicated and professional in ensuring all skills are learnt effectively. Demonstrates patience and provides great feedback during the whole day. Overall a great experience at a reasonable price. Would strongly recommend using HTDS to anyone wanting to obtain LR, MR, HR, HC, or MC. Johnny
Hi Johnny, Thank you for your kind words and review. Enjoy your chosen career at the NSW Ambulance Service.
Fantastic experience: Great school - taught efficiently and without stress which relaxed my nerves. Gave lots of practice to feel comfortable and successfully got my HR Licence. Would recommend.
Hi Magda, thank you for your review.
Positive experience: I went for my H C driving test with Con an Mitch. Con did my pre driving test and I found him direct and to the point which is what you want when handling such a heavy weight on the road. Even to the point of how your handling yourself in the cab, so I found all of Con's helpful criticism spot on. Mitch, although not much was said at first plenty was said after test which has and will put into practice whenever I'm driving a H C set up. Overall I thank them both for their expertise and patience. Cheers Will .
Hi William, thank you for your feedback.
Fantastic experience: Con instructed and taught well, having slim experience with driving trucks he helped get through and showed a lot of technics
Thank you for your review and feedback.
Fantastic experience: Con Is a very Professional Trainer with many years of Industry experience. Jumping From a Hr to Mc licence is a very daunting experience. The Training I recieved from Con was amazing. Con is a very Calm Trainer that explains everything clearly and professionally while guiding in the correct way to approach daily driving in such a large vehicle and multi combination in various traffic scenarios and conditions. Definately would highly Recommend anyone wanting to upgrade their Licence to Contact Heavy Truck Driving School. I Would also recommend anyone upgrading from a Hr with no trailer experience, to Just upgrade to Hc Semi first and gain some experience in just the Semi aspect and then do the Mc licence upgrade in the future after gaining Some Semi experience. Thanks again
Hi Michael, Thank you for your review and words of advise for other potential drivers. Good luck with it all.
Fantastic experience: Great guy, great way of teaching... I definetly recommend everyone
Hi Dipesh, Thank you for your review.
Fantastic experience: Great place for your truck license, very knowledgeable
Thank you for the review.
Fantastic experience: Con is a great instructor and I would highly recommend.
Thanks for your review.
Fantastic experience: Had a great day upgrading to my HC licence. Con is fare and professional instructor and im very happy with his training. Highly recommend this school.
Hi Nathan, thank you for your feedback. Best of luck
Fantastic experience: After calling around to various schools to enquire about my license upgrade. I chose heavy truck driving school. It was a great experience to upgrade my license. Con is a very professional and experienced trainer. I learnt things that I never thought about, and he was a very down-to-earth easy-going person to deal with. I would highly recommend this school to anyone wishing to upgrade their license.
Hi Mitch, thanks for your feedback.
Fantastic experience: Con made the whole experience enjoyable and straightforward. Highly recommended.
Hi Trent, thank you for your feedback.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly yet professional. It helped me to not get too nervous.
Hi Jeffrey, thank you for your feedback.
Fantastic experience: Good experience both with HR and HC licence. Will definitely be going back for any further licenses. Con makes you feel comfortable and takes away the pressure of the assessment ahead. Trucks are very well maintained and always clean! Thanks for all your help Con!
Hi Achilles, thank you for your feedback, it's always been a pleasure to train you. See you on the next upgrade.
Fantastic experience: Done my MC licence with Con and i can honestly say that he is the best of the best. Very easy to get along with, down to earth and he really knows his stuff. It was a great experience and i can truly say that i couldn't recommend him enough. Thank you Con you are a true gentleman.
Hi Miro, thank you for your feedback.
Fantastic experience: 18 months ago I got my HR licence through Heavy Driving School Con was my instructor then and also today when I upgraded to a HC licence. Con as always a great teacher. Makes you feel comfortable and confident in the drivers seat. Thanks for today Con see you in a couple of years for my MC licence.
Thanks Daniela for your review it was a pleasure to train you.
Fantastic experience: Con was very professional and diligent from the start. He was able to squeeze me in short notice and did a great job and as instructor. Highly recommended.
Thank you Kaan for your feedback. It was a pleasure to train you. Good luck!
Fantastic experience: Best service best Truck driving school in Sydney, professional instructor Con, I got my MC here, he will help you every step and show you all the rules and teach you about what to expect in the test, Thank you Con
Thank you Isaac. It was a pleasure to train you.
Fantastic experience: 10 out of 10 service. Con puts you on a such good vibe so you don't get nervous getting your hr licence. The truck it self that you do the test on is top condition and perfect for you to do your test. I have already told all my mates to go to con . Just book with con and you won't regret it .
Hi Sal, thank you for your kind words. Good luck with your driving.
Fantastic experience: I trained with Con at the Heavy Driving School, Wetherill Park, Sydney. Apart from driving mini buses and light trucks as a school teacher on a LR licence, I have had no HR experience (a novice). Con was highly professional, organised and sequential in his training. He built my confidence really well and gave me a lot of really practical tips during the day. He reinforced key concepts all day. A real bonus was his expert coaching in the process of applying for jobs (things to think about; what to watch out for; practical tips; approaches; questions to ask - when applying for different HR driving jobs). Got my licence on the Monday and accepted a full time job with a great haulage company by the Friday. Thanks Con! 10/10.
Thanks Scott for selecting Heavy Driving School to complete your Heavy Rigid Licence upgrade. Good luck with your new job.
Fantastic experience: Top service & best instructor, made me feel comfortable straight away and calmly helped me to get the right technics in minutes! He is super professional and the truck is in mint conditions, a pleasure to drive!
Hi Alberto, thank you for your review, good luck with your unimog.
Fantastic experience: Just obtained my HR drivers licence thanks to Con and Tristan at Heavy Driving School. Thanks for the great quality education, the good chats and friendly, professional services. I'll be recommending your school to any other colleagues who need a licence upgrade. Cheers!
Hi Genevieve, thank you for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure to train you.
Fantastic experience: Its almost been a year since I came to Tony to obtain my HR licence. I have been that busy working that I never thought to write a review. Both him and Con were fantastic great teachers and patient. I was very nervous at the start but both men made me feel comfortable and positive that I would nail this. Thanks for believing in me I'm coming back guys to upgrade, see you soon.
Hi Cindy, Thank you for your kind words, I guess better late than never. See you soon for your next upgrade.
Fantastic experience: Con is a great teacher, very knowledgeable, patient and all round good bloke.
Hi Norman, thank you for your kind words........
Fantastic experience: Hands down amazing team! Very thorough, I have learnt so much today, would definitely recommend to my friends
Thanks Robo
Fantastic experience: Fair and responsible. Thank you for the day of training.
Your welcome Matthew
Fantastic experience: GREAT EXPERIENCE on the day. Con is a very experienced instructor with great knowledge on trucks. He was very patient with me and communicated very well. I found it very easy to achieve my HC licence with him. He also assisted me in finding a job through his contacts. I would highly recommend Heavy Driving School to anyone. You get what you pay for. Thanks again Con.
Thanks Tom
Fantastic experience: Very professional driving school. Would highly recommend Con and Tony fantastic teachers very knowledgeable 10/10
Thanks Joao
Fantastic experience: Thanks con and Tony!, recently passed my HR to MC test, couldn't asked for a better set of blokes to teach me the skills and knowledge of driving a b-double, very acknowledgeable and would highly recommend these guys to anyone. Thanks again con and tony for taking the time to teach me these skills!....
Thanks Joshua
Negative experience: The instructor, Con, had very bad behavious, not friendly, always yelling not nicely. The technique he used very bad, just did one time and asked you to remember. When you made mistake he yelled and seemed that you are very stuppid. He kit me out of the truck after 2 hours even I paid for 1 day course. Who know what he did after that teaching another one, go to the pub go to movie with girl friend using my money. You have to consider before paying the money. Not Recommended. I have the driver licence since 1981. I have had very good records in obey road rules and safety in 35 years of driving. I have driven many places in Australia. The only difference that I mentioned in Sydney vs Perth is the bus lane. The money was paid to Con is the funded money by govenment to upskill my licence. This is one day course. I believe that i have done the best to learn how to drive the truck. But Con kept picking up answer the phone to his customer. He did not pay his attention, yelling at very late happen. I came to him for learning how to drive a truck not came for a test drive so if I had mistakes, he took the truck back. The government funding money is also my money and tax paying money. It may be paid less to Con for my driving lessons but not meaning i am not the same at other private trainers.
This is a response to the negative review posted by Trieu Anh Tran. I'm not sure who he is but I'm guessing his google account is being used by Ba Phuc Tran from Busby NSW, who was a trainee at Heavy Driving School. Ba Phu Tran must be using Trieu Anh Tran's google account to post his comments. All of the negative comments posted are not true no money was ever paid by Ba Phuc Tran. Below is a report on Ba Phuc Tran's training day with us at Heavy Driving School. Termination of Training for Ba Phuc Tran Heavy Rigid Licence. 23rd, September 2016 - Commenced at 0630am and was terminated at 0930am. Total 63kms travelled during training. Ba Tran training was terminated due to the following: - Excessive speed - exceeding the speed limit on 3 occasions. - Approaching intersections and roundabouts at high speed and braking heavily. - Accelerating heavily through corners risk of overturning and losing traction Lane Position. - Unable to maintain lane position through curves and bends and straight line driving. - Multi lane turns not finishing in corresponding lane causing other vehicle to stop to avoid collision - Driving on incorrect side of road when no lane markings are visible. - Dangerous lane change inside roundabout. - Not maintaining lane position when exiting roundabout Bus lane - Drive in Bus ONLY lane on 3 occasions whilst executing left hand turn and failing to check left side mirror. - Observation - Fails to check mirrors prior to commencing lane change - Fails to monitor mirrors and scan continuously whilst driving - Failed to check mirror whilst performing manoeuvre and pulled out in front of Bus that was approaching from behind. Bus had to sound horn and take evasive action to avoid collision. I spent 3 hours with Ba Phuc Tran in the vehicle whilst he was driving. The above errors being made by Ba Phuc Tran were constantly relayed to him on more than 60 occasions (lost count after that) about the errors being made. Ba Phuc Tran could not listen to instruction or follow the road rules. He was becoming very unsafe to continue with training. Based on this I had to take reasonable steps to ensure my safety the safety of other road users and his own safety and had to terminate his training. After Ba Phuc Tran was terminated he made the following comments: - “ You are a racist and discriminating against me” - “ I will make a complaint against you” - “ You only want the big typical truck driver” (not sure what was meant by this) - “ You are drunk and on drugs and need to be tested” - “ I have just come from Western Australia and recently changed my licence over the road rules are different in Western Australia that’s why I don’t understand the Road rules here”. At Heavy Driving School we DO NOT put incompetent dangerous drivers on our roads to operate heavy vehicles.
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