Class 5 Truck
Licence Training

Questions

Class 5 FAQs

• What vehicles does a Class 5 licence cover?+

  A Class 5 licence covers heavy combination vehicles — truck and trailer units including semi-trailers, B-trains, milk tankers, livestock carriers, refrigerated long-haul rigs, and log trucks with trailers. If it's a combination vehicle on NZ roads, it needs Class 5.

• Do I need to provide my own truck and trailer?+

  No — Revs provides the combination vehicle for all training and assessment. The course fee covers vehicle use, instructor time, and NZTA assessment fees.

• What licence do I need before starting Class 5 training?+

  You must hold a Class 4 truck licence before you can train for Class 5. Class 4 requires Class 2 first, so the full pathway is: Class 1 → Class 2 → Class 4 → Class 5. Revs can help you at any stage of this progression.

• Is a DL9 medical certificate required for Class 5?+

  Yes. A DL9 medical certificate is required for all heavy vehicle licences in New Zealand. Have your GP complete it before the course begins. If you already have a valid DL9 from a previous heavy licence, check with Revs whether it is still current.

• What industries hire Class 5 truck drivers?+

  Class 5 drivers are in high demand across long-haul freight, agriculture (livestock and grain), forestry (log trucks), fuel and liquid tankers, refrigerated distribution, and heavy haulage. Class 5 is the highest commercial licence and typically earns the highest wages.