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Heavy vehicle driver training in Bathurst & Central West NSW — Roadranger & Auto truck licences
30+ Years of Heavy Vehicle Training Excellence
Truck Xperience Driver Training (formerly Central West Driver Training, Bathurst) has been training heavy vehicle drivers in the Central West for over 30 years. We have extensive experience in both the truck & bus industries. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with life long, job ready skills.
Truck Licences
Heavy Rigid
We offer Heavy Rigid Roadranger & Auto truck licences. Truck licence training in Bathurst.
Heavy Combination
We offer Heavy Combination Roadranger & Auto truck licences. Truck licence training in Bathurst.
Are you looking at upgrading your current licence, or looking for a career change? We can help you with both automatic (AMT) or road ranger gearboxes. We don't just train you to pass the test, we will train you to be job ready.
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Extensive Bus & Truck Industry Experience
Over 30 years in both the truck & bus industries — training you to be job ready, not just licence ready.
Hi, I'm Steve Shiels.
"I have been a licenced heavy vehicle and car instructor since 1992. I have owned and operated one of the largest heavy vehicle training schools in NSW for over 30 years. Driving and road safety has been a passion of mine for a long time. I have been around trucks for my entire life, and I am also a qualified heavy vehicle mechanic."
Are you a 'L' or a 'P' plate driver?
Or does driving around trucks make you nervous? If so, our on road Truck Xperience Driver Training is for you.
- Identifying blind spots around trucks
- Awareness of a truck's crash avoidance space
- Defining "Do not overtake turning vehicle" rules
- Demonstrating "Trucks must use low gear" hill rules
- What to do when being overtaken by a truck, or overtaking a truck
Defensive Driving
Does your business require drivers to be on the road as part of their job? We offer corporate 'Truck Awareness' defensive driving. We can offer both theory and practical training.
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"Done 1.5 days of HC driving with Steve and I can honestly say it was the best training experience I have had. Steve is very knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend."
Porkey Riley - 04/09/2026
"Steve was a fantastic instructor and it was an absolute pleasure to learn from him. Very professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend Truck Xperience to anyone."
Emily Jane - 24/08/2026
"Thanks for helping to achieve an upgrade to HC licence. Steve is a great instructor — patient, knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend."
Country Press NSW - 13/08/2026
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Ready to start your heavy vehicle license journey? Get in touch with Steve or Liz today.