Weigh The Risks
You are about to go on an adventure up and down the coast, into the bush, or the red heart, it doesn’t matter where. It will be you...
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Aug 14
Tow The Line
If you are going on a trip, what do you bring? This is the big question. Some people are chronic over-packers, while some are happy to...
Nov 16, 2021
Purple Truck Getting Behind Disadvantaged Drivers
"A Darling Downs truck driving school is making it their mission to get disadvantaged people from rural areas behind the wheel. Purple...
Nov 16, 2021
Female Farmers From Chinchilla Upskill to a Truck Licence
Purple Truck has a strong customer base of people who are looking to expand their horizons, whether that be for a new job, a change of...
Sep 13, 2021
Winners of the 2021 Business Disability Awards - Education & Training Award!
Purple Truck Driving School are proud to announce that we are winners of the 2021 Business Disability Awards - Education & Training...
Feb 17, 2021
So You Want to Get a Truck Licence...
A truck licence is a handy thing to have, especially with the changes happening all around us. Getting a heavy vehicle licence provides...
Jun 15, 2018
Why all Truck Drivers should have a Dash Cam!
The Importance of Dash Cam's Dashboard camera's are gaining popularity with truck drivers for a multitude of reasons. The camera is...
Feb 28, 2018
Introducing Don Forster
Introducing Don Forster, Our Latest Trainer Don is new to Purple Truck Driving School and has been driving trucks for many years. He has...
Sep 8, 2017
Truckies Advised on Terrorism Prevention
'AUSTRALIAN truck drivers have now been equipped with a how-to guide on avoiding terror attacks, thanks to the Department of National...
May 2, 2017
Aquaplaning and What You Need to Know When Driving a Rig...
In Australia, Summer means storm season and with it, the dangers of driving on wet roads. If you are considering going for your truck...
Mar 1, 2017
Emergency Braking Without ABS
Knowing about emergency braking procedures is a lot like knowing some basic first aid. Staying up to date with your first aid training...
Nov 28, 2016
What's the difference between non synchro, synchromesh and auto gearboxes in trucks?
Once you decide you are going to go for your truck licence, you will need to decide what type of licence you require. There are three...
Aug 17, 2016
15 Heroes Awarded for Charleville Bridge Explosion Efforts
TWO truck drivers first on the scene at a massive Charleville bridge explosion have been given Star of Courage awards for rescuing the...
May 1, 2016
Going Straight Ahead
A car in the left lane approaches a roundabout and goes straight ahead, exiting the roundabout in the same left lane. Another car in the...
Mar 1, 2016
Red Light Hot Spots
The State’s peak motoring body has put drivers on notice after revealing the locations Queenslanders were most often running red lights....
May 6, 2015
CAR KARMA: You Get What You Give
Did you know that bad-mannered drivers are more likely to make other drivers behave in the same way? If you’ve ever cursed the driver in...
Apr 6, 2015
Did You Know??
Did you know that hooting your horn without cause can result in a $66.00 fine? So only wave goodbye to your friends when leaving at 2am!...
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