Road Transport Award
Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020
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Who does this award cover?
The Road Transport Award covers employees working in road transport, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Transport Driver Grade 1 | $24.10 | $30.13 | $915.80 |
| Road Transport Driver Grade 2 | $25.10 | $31.38 | $953.80 |
| Road Transport Driver Grade 3 | $25.97 | $32.46 | $986.86 |
| Road Transport Driver Grade 4 | $26.83 | $33.54 | $1019.54 |
| Road Transport Driver Grade 5 | $27.72 | $34.65 | $1053.36 |
| Road Transport Driver Grade 6 | $28.85 | $36.06 | $1096.30 |
Rates shown are hourly permanent (base) and casual (base + 25% loading). Always verify with the official FWC document — rates change annually on 1 July following the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review.
Penalty rates
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–8 hours | 30 min | 15 min | Yes |
| 8–11 hours | 30 min | 15 min | Yes |
| 11+ hours | 60 min | 30 min | Yes |
Want the full MA000039 document?
This page covers the headline rates, penalties, and break rules. The full award has dozens more clauses: allowances, overtime formulas, rostering rules, dispute procedures, and classification descriptors. FairWork Mate AI answers plain-English questions grounded on every clause. The Business API returns structured data for payroll and HR systems.