What kind of Driver’s Licence do I need to drive a Class 1 Tipper Truck?
To drive a Class 1 Tipper Truck you must hold a current Class 1 or standard driver’s licence/full car licence. If you are using a Tipper Truck to transport material or goods you may also need to hold a Transport Service Licence. (Link to Transport Service Lincene Blog in Related Articles section below).
What are the weight restrictions when you operate a Class 1 Tipper truck on a standard driver’s licence?
If you operate a Class 1 Tipper Truck on a standard driver’s licence you must stay within the weight restrictions. The weight restrictions are that the maximum GVM (gross vehicle mass) and GCM (gross combined mass) must not exceed 6000kg.
What is a Class 1 Tipper Truck?
A Class 1 Tipper Truck is a commercial truck that has a GVM of 6000kg or less, and can be operated using a standard driving licence. A Tipper Truck is designed to carry and dump loose materials such as gravel, soil and construction debris etc.
What is the payload of the Isuzu NL Tipper Truck?
The payload of the Isuzu NL Tipper Truck is 2855kg.