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Supply Chain & Logistics
Brisbane
Hire Truck Drivers in Brisbane
Whether you hold an MR, HR or MC licence and you're looking for driving work in Brisbane, or you need reliable licensed drivers for your fleet or logistics operation, this page covers what the work involves, what it pays and how Youngbrook sources drivers who show up and deliver.
Brisbane & Surrounds
Temporary, Contract & Permanent
MR / HR / MC Licence Required
High Demand Role
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Truck drivers are a critical part of Brisbane’s transport and logistics network, moving goods across the city, into regional Queensland and interstate.
Demand for reliable, licensed drivers across MR, HR and MC classes remains consistently strong, driven by growth in e-commerce, construction supply chains and food and beverage distribution.
Finding drivers who are licensed, experienced and genuinely reliable is one of the most common staffing challenges Brisbane transport and logistics businesses face.
Key responsibilities
- Safely operating MR, HR or MC vehicles on local, regional and interstate routes
- Loading, unloading and securing freight to transport standards
- Completing pre-start vehicle checks and maintaining logbooks
- Adhering to chain of responsibility obligations and fatigue management requirements
- Communicating delivery updates and managing proof of delivery documentation
- Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and reporting mechanical issues promptly
What we screen for
- Current and valid MR, HR or MC licence (verified)
- Clean driving history and acceptable demerit point record
- Working knowledge of chain of responsibility legislation
- Familiarity with fatigue management and heavy vehicle compliance
- Dangerous goods licence (where required by the client)
- Reliability and punctuality track record across previous driving roles
Licenses and Tickets
- MR — Medium Rigid licence
- HR — Heavy Rigid licence
- MC — Multi Combination licence
- Dangerous goods licence (DG — where required)
- Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) compliance awareness
- White card (some client sites require it)
Pay Rates for Truck Drivers in Brisbane
Truck driver pay rates in Brisbane vary significantly depending on licence class, route type and shift pattern. MR drivers typically sit toward the lower end of the range, while HR and MC drivers with strong compliance records and interstate experience command higher rates.
Night shift, early morning and weekend work attracts penalty rates above the base hourly rate. Casual and labour hire engagements include a casual loading component reflected in the rates above.
Permanent roles are typically salaried, with packages varying based on licence class, kilometres travelled and industry sector.
Core Industry
Supply Chain and Logistics Brisbane
Truck drivers are the link between Brisbane's warehouses, distribution centres and end customers. See how we support the full range of transport and logistics hiring across the supply chain, from warehouse operators and dispatch officers through to distribution coordinators and transport managers.
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Relevant Recruitment Services
We place truck drivers across temporary, contract and permanent engagements depending on your fleet and operational requirements.
Service One
Labour Hire
Ideal for transport businesses that need consistent driver coverage without managing direct employment. We supply MR, HR and MC licensed drivers on an ongoing basis to keep your fleet moving across shifts and seasonal demand.
Service Two
Temporary Staffing
When a driver calls in sick or a short-term contract requires additional capacity, we deploy work-ready licensed drivers fast. All candidates are verified and ready to operate compliantly from day one.
Service Three
Permanent Recruitment
For businesses building a reliable long-term driving team, we run a structured recruitment process focused on licence verification, driving history and cultural fit — not just availability.
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