5 Reasons Every Tradie Should Have Their Truck License

If you’re hauling heavy loads of cargo, drag or lift heavy objects or tow trailers then a light duty truck might be just what you need.  By the time you’ve filled a ute tray with lock-up tool boxes, a power tool for every task, compressors, ladders, scaffolding and more, the humble utility might not be big enough or heavy enough to cope.  For oddly-shaped loads a flatbed truck allows you to stack vertically and once enclosed provides ample wall storage for a glazier or electrician.

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Ute covers and canopies can protect your gear from the elements.  If you need to ensure that your tools and materials are kept watertight, then you’ve probably invested in a van.  Today’s utility vehicles are built on large car chassis which mean their steel structures aren’t as strong as a light truck. So, when you outgrow your Mistubishi Express or decide it’s time to upgrade from a ute, a truck license expands your possibilities. 

If you need to handle heavy loads then you’re going to need as much power as possible.  A utility vehicle is smaller, lighter and won’t be able to offer the same kind of ground clearance available in a light truck.  Trucks are purpose-built to haul tons of awkward cargo over challenging terrain and will get the job done more efficiently than a ute.

Avoid renting a warehouse or workshop space and get mobile.  Trucks are often delivered as cab-chassis allowing the buyer to choose and fit an appropriate body.  Choosing an enclosed body style give you the option to modify it into a mobile workstation perfect for mechanical technicians, locksmiths, knife sharpeners and other precision tradespeople.  You can mount small equipment on a wall or organise with shelves and still have plenty of room for passengers and other cargo.

Regardless of what vehicle suits you day-to-day on a job site, having a truck licence in your back pocket allows you to easily grow your operation, diversify or transfer your skills to a new industry.  Obtain a light rigid (LR) license to upscale your business or a heavy rigid (HR) license to transition to a career in mining or road transport.  In today’s career landscape, a small investment in a truck licence today can provide invaluable opportunities tomorrow.