Bulk drivers licence

If you intend to drive a vehicle carrying dangerous goods above the prescribed quantities (‘bulk’ quantities) by road in Tasmania, then you must have a dangerous goods bulk driver’s licence in addition to your normal car or truck driver’s licence.

 Information sheet on dangerous goods bulk drivers licence (IS006)

Licence Details:

• This licence is only required by drivers of vehicles conveying bulk dangerous goods by road.
• Licenses are issued for Class 1 (explosives) as defined in the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail (AE Code), and Classes 2-9 as defined in the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code).
• Bulk is defined in the AE and ADG Codes.
• Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must comply with the requirements of the AE and ADG Codes.
• Duration of licence is up to 3 years

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be 21 years of age
• Have a current Australian drivers licence
• Satisfy medical criteria
• Successfully complete a recognised driver training course
• Have evidence of a good driving record

 Dangerous goods bulk drivers licence application (Form 1) (GF130)

 Dangerous goods bulk drivers licence application (Form 2) (GF131)

You should also be aware of the amendment to the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 1998 regarding the medical fitness of drivers conveying or intending to convey 'bulk' dangerous goods.

Assessing fitness to drive (Austroads website)