Use the Freight Metrics Long Distance Driver Wages Calculator to estimate driver wage costs for long-distance transport operations. Enter your own the calculation method and the vehicle grade to look up the minimum driver wage payment for agreed distances on Australian Routes (Award 2020 ammended 1 July 2022).
Long distance operation means any interstate operation, or any return journey where the distance travelled exceeds 500 kilometres and the operation involves a vehicle moving livestock or materials whether in a raw or manufactured state from a principal point of commencement to a principal point of destination. An area within a radius of 32 kilometres from the GPO of a capital city will be deemed to be the capital city.
Refer to the Road Transport (Long Distance) Award for further details at www.fairwork.gov.au