Transport Payslip Generator Australia

Use this transport payslip generator Australia to produce compliant payslips for truck drivers, courier drivers, logistics staff, and fleet workers under the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020. Handles overtime tiers, meal allowances, fatigue loading, and superannuation automatically. Fill in the details below, preview instantly, and download a compliant PDF for $4.99. No account required.

Last Updated: May 2026 ·  NMW: $24.83/hr  ·  Super: 11.5%  ·  Overtime: 150% / 200%

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How To Generate A Transport Payslip In Australia

Under the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020, transport employers must issue a payslip no later than one working day after payment (Fair Work Act 2009, s.536). This tool handles the Award's overtime structure, allowances, and superannuation in four steps:

  1. Select the driver classification (Grade 1–4, courier, or warehouse transport).
  2. Enter ordinary hours, overtime hours, and any overnight or away-from-home days.
  3. The tool calculates PAYG, overtime tiers (150%/200%), allowances, casual loading where applicable, and super (11.5% OTE).
  4. Preview and download a compliant PDF for $4.99.

For tradespeople and on-site workers with similar award structures, see our Tradie Payslip Generator or the general Australian Payslip Generator.

Transport Award 2026 Pay Rates

The table below shows indicative rates under the Road Transport Award 2020 for 2026. All rates are subject to annual Fair Work Australia pay review. The national minimum wage floor is $24.83/hr — no classification may fall below this. Verify at Fair Work Ombudsman →

ClassificationWeekly (AUD)Hourly (AUD)
Grade 1 — Light Vehicle Driver (up to 4.5t)$985$25.92
Grade 2 — Medium Rigid Vehicle (4.5–8t)$1,020$26.84
Grade 3 — Heavy Rigid Vehicle (8–22.4t)$1,060$27.89
Grade 4 — Multi-combination / B-double$1,115$29.34
Courier Driver (casual)—$32.40
Forklift / Warehouse Transport Worker$975$25.66

* Courier Driver hourly rate includes 25% casual loading. Rates are indicative — enterprise agreements may vary.

Overtime Rules For Truck Drivers In Australia

Transport overtime is tiered under the Road Transport Award 2020. Every tier must appear as a separate payslip line — combining them into one "overtime" amount is a compliance breach.

Weekday OT — first 2 hrs

150%

of ordinary rate

Weekday OT — after 2 hrs

200%

of ordinary rate

Sunday / Public Holiday

200%

of ordinary rate

Saturday overtime attracts 150% for all hours. Night-shift penalties and public holidays may attract additional loadings — confirm against the applicable enterprise agreement or Award schedule.

Transport Allowances On Australian Payslips

Transport is one of the most allowance-heavy awards in the Fair Work system. Each allowance below is a distinct payslip line — do not fold them into base pay.

$

Meal Allowance

$18.01 per meal when away from base for more than 10 hours.

$

Overnight / Away-from-Home Allowance

$39.79 per night when required to stay away from home base.

$

Fatigue Allowance

Applies where rostered rest is less than 10 consecutive hours between shifts.

$

Dangerous Goods Allowance

5% loading on base rate when carrying dangerous goods (ADG Code classes 1–9).

$

Kilometre / Fuel Allowance

ATO cents-per-km rate ($0.88/km for 2025-26) where drivers use own vehicle.

$

Loading / Unloading Allowance

Additional time-based rate applies where manual loading is required beyond usual duties.

Superannuation is not payable on most expense-type allowances (meal, overnight, km). It is payable on base pay, casual loading, and regular skill-related allowances (e.g. dangerous goods loading).

What Must Be Included On A Driver Payslip

Fair Work Regulations 2009, reg. 3.46 sets out mandatory payslip content. Missing any of these is a civil-penalty risk.

✓Employer name, ABN, and address
✓Employee name, award classification, and employment type
✓Pay period start and end dates
✓Ordinary hours worked (and vehicle/load class)
✓Overtime hours and applicable rate tier
✓Each allowance itemised separately (meal, overnight, dangerous goods)
✓Casual loading (25%) as a separate line — casual employees only
✓Gross earnings
✓PAYG withholding amount
✓Superannuation contribution (11.5% of OTE)
✓Net pay
✓YTD gross and YTD tax withheld

Example Truck Driver Payslip Breakdown

Below is a sample weekly payslip for a Grade 3 Heavy Rigid Vehicle driver who worked 38 ordinary hours plus 4 hours weekday overtime, with one overnight stay, carrying dangerous goods.

Statewide Freight Pty Ltd

ABN: 55 987 654 321

Pay Period

05 May – 11 May 2026

Employee: Mark Nguyen|Classification: Grade 3 — Heavy Rigid Vehicle (Full-Time)

Earnings

Ordinary Hours (38 hrs @ $27.89/hr)$1,059.82
Overtime — first 2 hrs (150% × $27.89)$83.67
Overtime — next 2 hrs (200% × $27.89)$111.56
Dangerous Goods Loading (5%)$52.99
Meal Allowance (1 × $18.01)$18.01
Overnight Allowance (1 × $39.79)$39.79
Gross Pay$1,365.84

Deductions

PAYG Withholding-$264.00
Medicare Levy-$27.32
Total Deductions-$291.32
Net Pay$1,074.52
Employer Super (11.5% OTE — excl. meal/overnight/km allowances)$129.60
YTD Gross: $18,340.20YTD Tax: $3,540.00YTD Super: $1,740.80

* Example only. Meal and overnight allowances are excluded from the super base. PAYG based on ATO 2025-26 weekly tax tables, tax-free threshold applied. Generate your own compliant payslip using the tool above.

Common Transport Payroll Mistakes — And How To Fix Them

✗ Overtime calculated at flat rate instead of penalty tiers

Fix: Under the Road Transport Award, overtime is 150% for the first 2 weekday hours and 200% after that. Saturday = 150% all day. Sunday = 200% all day.

✗ Allowances lumped into base pay

Fix: Every allowance (meal, overnight, dangerous goods) must appear as a distinct line item. Folding them into a "combined rate" hides compliance obligations.

✗ Super calculated on overtime instead of OTE only

Fix: Superannuation is payable on Ordinary Time Earnings. Overtime and most expense allowances are excluded from the super base.

✗ Casual drivers not receiving 25% loading

Fix: 25% casual loading is mandatory and must show as a separate payslip line. It cannot be absorbed into the hourly rate without explicit Award provision.

✗ Minimum hourly rate below $24.83

Fix: The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2025 is $24.83/hr. Any Grade 1 rate below this floor breaches the Fair Work Act.

Frequently Asked Questions — Transport Payslip Generator Australia

What award covers Australian truck and transport drivers?▾
Most road transport workers in the private sector are covered by the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020, administered by Fair Work Australia. Owner-drivers under principal contracts may also be covered by the Road Transport (Long Distance Operations) Award 2020. Always confirm which award applies before generating a payslip.
How is overtime calculated for truck drivers under the Transport Award 2026?▾
Under the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020, overtime on weekdays is paid at 150% of the ordinary rate for the first two hours and 200% thereafter. Saturday work attracts 150% for all hours, and Sunday attracts 200%. These must each appear as separate line items on the payslip.
What allowances must appear on a transport payslip in Australia?▾
The Road Transport Award provides for meal allowances, overnight/away-from-home allowances, dangerous goods loading, and fatigue allowances. Each must be itemised separately. Folding allowances into a flat rate without disclosure breaches Fair Work Regulations 2009 reg. 3.46.
Do courier and delivery drivers need a payslip if they are contractors?▾
Genuine contractors (ABN holders operating independently) issue tax invoices, not payslips. However, if the engagement is really employment — same hours, set pay, no ability to subcontract — Fair Work and the ATO may reclassify the relationship. Sham contracting is a serious breach. If in doubt, generate an employee payslip and consult an employment lawyer.
How much superannuation must be paid to transport workers?▾
The Superannuation Guarantee rate is 11.5% of Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) from 1 July 2025. OTE includes base pay, casual loading, and regular allowances — but not overtime. Super must be paid and shown on each payslip. It rises to 12% from 1 July 2026.

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Official Sources & References

Methodology & Accuracy Note

Pay rates on this page are derived from the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020 published by Fair Work Australia, the ATO 2025-26 weekly tax tables, and Fair Work Regulations 2009 (reg. 3.46). The national minimum wage floor of $24.83/hr reflects the National Minimum Wage Order effective 1 July 2025. Superannuation is calculated at 11.5% of Ordinary Time Earnings under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. Overtime tiers and allowance rates are drawn directly from the Award schedules and reviewed each financial year. This content is for guidance only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.

Last Updated: May 2026. Content maintained by the OfficeDraft payroll compliance team.